Live on Caribbean Princess 12/12 12/19

[Bgwest]

3 hours ago, Luckiestmanonearth said:

Related to showing proof of vaccination, do you have to bring the actual card or can you use a digital version of your vax records ?

No one on this sailing can offer anything. definitive. We skipped St. Kitts.  

[PacnGoNow]

35 minutes ago, Luckiestmanonearth said:

Related to showing proof of vaccination, do you have to bring the actual card or can you use a digital version of your vax records ?

Don’t take a chance.  Take your ORIGINAL card.

Princess website vaccination requirements under Q& A:

The following formats are acceptable proofs of full vaccination: COVID-19 vaccination card (original card only; no photocopies accepted), digital COVID-19 certificate (QR code acceptable); or record of COVID-19 vaccination from a healthcare provider including original digital email notification, personal electronic health record, or government Immunization information system (IIS) record.

The following identifiers for the proof of full vaccination should include your first and last name, a patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record ID, or government ID, type of vaccine (manufacturer), date of doses administered, lot number, if available, and healthcare professional or clinic site name. The proof of full vaccination must show that your final dose of vaccine was received at least two weeks (14 days) prior to the beginning of the cruise. Alternative proof may be required if there are questions and concerns about the proof of vaccination you produce. During check-in at the terminal, you will be required to show full proof of vaccination. If you are unable to produce the described proof of vaccination, you will be denied boarding without refund, credit or compensation of any kind.
 

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It does say the type of digital, that are acceptable.  However, why risk it, if you don’t have the one they want to see?  I think digital is a great backup, but nothing better than the card.  Some ports may require to see you’re vaccinated also.  In that case, we will carry a COPY

of our card.  Not taking my original off the ship.

I also don’t want to take my phone out and show a digital to anyone.  Hope this helps.

[PacnGoNow]

22 minutes ago, Bgwest said:

No one on this sailing can offer anything. definitive. We skipped St. Kitts.  

I read where other ships have also skipped St Kitts recently. ??

[Luckiestmanonearth]

Thanks for the replies on the proof of vax cards

 

Another question - we are on the Jan 23rd sailing on CB and

a) wondering if we should book specialty restaurants now prior to sailing or just wait and do it when we board ?

b) does this ship offer Captains Table?

 

I’m not even sure my app will let me book specialty restaurants this early anyway

Edited December 18, 2021 by Luckiestmanonearth

[Buckeye10640]

On 12/15/2021 at 8:08 PM, rick160158 said:

In the gym, are you required to wear your mask, "if you are jogging on the treadmill "? I can understand wearing a mask when doing weights, but cardio, that's difficult to breath with a mask on.

it was not required recently on Enchanted if on cardio. 

[PacnGoNow]

13 minutes ago, Luckiestmanonearth said:

Thanks for the replies on the proof of vax cards

 

Another question - we are on the Jan 23rd sailing on CB and wondering if we should book specialty restaurants now prior to sailing or just wait and do it when we board ?

 

I’m not even sure my app will let me book specialty restaurants this early anyway

We always wait until OB, unless their is a really special day you want to make sure you have a reservation.  I’m not sure how crowded it is going to be?  We may have a very light load?

 
 

[Buckeye10640]

47 minutes ago, PacnGoNow said:

Don’t take a chance.  Take your ORIGINAL card.

Princess website vaccination requirements under Q& A:

The following formats are acceptable proofs of full vaccination: COVID-19 vaccination card (original card only; no photocopies accepted), digital COVID-19 certificate (QR code acceptable); or record of COVID-19 vaccination from a healthcare provider including original digital email notification, personal electronic health record, or government Immunization information system (IIS) record.

The following identifiers for the proof of full vaccination should include your first and last name, a patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record ID, or government ID, type of vaccine (manufacturer), date of doses administered, lot number, if available, and healthcare professional or clinic site name. The proof of full vaccination must show that your final dose of vaccine was received at least two weeks (14 days) prior to the beginning of the cruise. Alternative proof may be required if there are questions and concerns about the proof of vaccination you produce. During check-in at the terminal, you will be required to show full proof of vaccination. If you are unable to produce the described proof of vaccination, you will be denied boarding without refund, credit or compensation of any kind.
 

unquote

 

It does say the type of digital, that are acceptable.  However, why risk it, if you don’t have the one they want to see?  I think digital is a great backup, but nothing better than the card.  Some ports may require to see you’re vaccinated also.  In that case, we will carry a COPY

of our card.  Not taking my original off the ship.

I also don’t want to take my phone out and show a digital to anyone.  Hope this helps.

Certainly bring the original card if you have it. My husband lost his. A copy of his medical records got him on the ship. Not sure if it would have been sufficient had he been questioned in a port, it didnt come up in our ports. 

[chamima]

Does anyone know if there’s a giant chessboard on the CB??

I remember it being on the deck above Lido outside the aft doors on the port side.  

[Bgwest]

7 hours ago, chamima said:

Does anyone know if there’s a giant chessboard on the CB??

I remember it being on the deck above Lido outside the aft doors on the port side.  

I definitely remember seeing it on past sailings. Just went up to look. No luck. 

 

Maybe it was replaced by the kiddie water feature on the port side or the lounging area on the starboard side. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[chamima]

1 hour ago, Bgwest said:

I definitely remember seeing it on past sailings. Just went up to look. No luck. 

 

Maybe it was replaced by the kiddie water feature on the port side or the lounging area on the starboard side. 🤷🏼‍♂️

You really went out of your way to check!

THANK YOU!!!

[PacnGoNow]

Updated today on PCL website health protocols:

Did they implement this OB yet on the CB?

 

Q & A  section updated Dec 18, 21

Health protocols in the Casino.

NO smoking now in the casino!!!

 

Our Casino will resume with enhanced and frequent sanitation of all high-touch surfaces, including table game positions, slot machines, and cashier areas. Smoking will not be permitted in the Casino.

Casino dealers will wear Personal Protective Equipment including face shields.

[negn]

This must be new.  Smoking was allowed on CP on our 11/28 sailing.   They did have 1 nonsmoking day in casino

[PacnGoNow]

11 minutes ago, negn said:

This must be new.  Smoking was allowed on CP on our 11/28 sailing.   They did have 1 nonsmoking day in casino

Yes it is!  They just updated it today.  Just wondering if it’s effective yet on this sailing 12/12?

[c-boy]

2 hours ago, Bgwest said:

I definitely remember seeing it on past sailings. Just went up to look. No luck. 

 

Maybe it was replaced by the kiddie water feature on the port side or the lounging area on the starboard side. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Ah HA ! you have a camera. I'll put you to task.

[Bgwest]

5 hours ago, c-boy said:

Ah HA ! you have a camera. I'll put you to task.

Whip it on me, amigo. 

[tlcm]

Has anyone seen the big "clamshell" loungers on the Caribbean Princess?  I like to play games on vacation and spreading out on one of those would be ideal.

 

Thanks!

[tlcm]

Also, does anyone know if one can order a la carte from the Crown Grill or Sabbatini's for room (non-suite) delivery?   

 

It's been done lately on the Ruby from my understanding.  

 

Thanks!

Edited December 19, 2021 by tlcm

[Luckiestmanonearth]

Just curious what was the typically accepted dress code for men and women on formal nights ?

 

We really want to pack light and not bring a bunch of formal wear

[NSWP]

21 minutes ago, Luckiestmanonearth said:

Just curious what was the typically accepted dress code for men and women on formal nights ?

 

We really want to pack light and not bring a bunch of formal wear

Formal wear suggested but not enforced any more, for men, shirt and slacks.

[Bgwest]

4 hours ago, Luckiestmanonearth said:

Just curious what was the typically accepted dress code for men and women on formal nights ?

 

We really want to pack light and not bring a bunch of formal wear

Instead of rehashing the entire thing; here👇🏼

 

[rick160158]

On 12/16/2021 at 5:38 AM, MJC said:

 

I've been trying to answer this for you since yesterday but having trouble with CC.

 

The fitness center is not on the Princess list of places where masks are required as stated on their website (again, trouble posting the link here).  DH reported that when he was there on the recumbent bike, of the handful of people in there, no masks. I did Zumba as well at Club Fusion and no masks. I think it is excluded as a high exertion activity.   Everyone I saw wore masks into the event and when they left. There was social distancing. Then again, we were at 45% capacity so it was easy to do.

 

 

 

 

Ok, thanks for the info.

[MissP22]

10 hours ago, Luckiestmanonearth said:

Just curious what was the typically accepted dress code for men and women on formal nights ?

 

We really want to pack light and not bring a bunch of formal wear

Once again people post the "official" Princess dress code which isn't what they really adhere to on any of the ships. 

I wouldn't count on wearing shorts in the DR on any evening (although some ships do allow it) but the guys they can just wear a pair of dress pants & dress shirt while the women can wear just about anything such as a pair of slacks any a dressy top. A formal gown or dress isn't required.

Some guys like my husband wear dress slacks & guayabera shirt without any problems. He hasn't worn a jacket & tie in over 15 years.

If you do show up dressed in jeans & a T shirt they'll probably direct you to the buffet.

[Bgwest]

7 hours ago, MissP22 said:

Once again people post the "official" Princess dress code which isn't what they really adhere to on any of the ships. 

I wouldn't count on wearing shorts in the DR on any evening (although some ships do allow it) but the guys they can just wear a pair of dress pants & dress shirt while the women can wear just about anything such as a pair of slacks any a dressy top. A formal gown or dress isn't required.

Some guys like my husband wear dress slacks & guayabera shirt without any problems. He hasn't worn a jacket & tie in over 15 years.

If you do show up dressed in jeans & a T shirt they'll probably direct you to the buffet.

In all the cruising we done over the years, I’ve never, ever worn anything but black jeans and typically a Hawaiian shirt into CC for dinner. Zero issues. 

[KLM3164]

16 hours ago, Luckiestmanonearth said:

Just curious what was the typically accepted dress code for men and women on formal nights ?

 

We really want to pack light and not bring a bunch of formal wear

We sailed on the Sky Princess in November/December. A guy in front of us was in shorts on a formal night and was turned away at the MDR. Men can wear slacks and a nice shirt (long or short sleeve) and woman can wear pretty much anything (but again I wouldn’t recommend shorts). We packed very light for our cruise and I just brought 2 dressy tops and DH wore slacks, long sleeve shirt and tie on formal nights. 

[KLM3164]

54 minutes ago, Bgwest said:

In all the cruising we done over the years, I’ve never, ever worn anything but black jeans and typically a Hawaiian shirt into CC for dinner. Zero issues. 

On our cruise on the Sky Princess this would get you into the MDR on a formal night. Saw several men in nice, dark jeans and Hawaiian shirts on our recent Caribbean cruise. Also saw a few in tuxedos so people wear what they are comfortable in and pretty much anything goes……except shorts.