canucktrio Posted August 13, 2023 #176 Share Posted August 13, 2023 On 8/7/2023 at 11:57 AM, helovestrains said: We have cruises booked for this month, February and May 2024 each with the plus package although the plus packages were different prices. I believe I was able, at one time, to look at my booking and see what was included. I can't find this now. Does anyone know where I can find this information? Thanks. When you view your travel summary (I always print it when I book to ensure it doesn’t change it in error). On about thr 3rd page look for “special services” followed by “onboard credits for this booking “. After that should be the charges and what you have paid and what you owe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helovestrains Posted August 13, 2023 #177 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Thanks. From what I see on the travel summary, we will need to pay if we want to go to Alfredo's. (The app has Alfredo's included.) I don't think we will pay for the newer Princess Plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted August 13, 2023 #178 Share Posted August 13, 2023 what was the per drink price limit when we booked 10/3/22? - Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted August 13, 2023 #179 Share Posted August 13, 2023 On 8/1/2023 at 4:36 PM, memoak said: Basically those on standard fare now will have to pay to eat at Alfredo’s/Gigi’s. Also if you want to order food from the app there will now be an activation fee and if you call for room service from your phone the will be a $5 delivery charge per delivery This is the most straight forward post, to explain the changes. Yes I know there is more to it, but that's the basics of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted August 13, 2023 #180 Share Posted August 13, 2023 6 hours ago, LouCoop said: I am aware that most people were able to have drinks to $15 on the old Plus package. That was our understanding also. When I became aware of this charge ($2+18%) on our account for a $14 dollar glass of wine I went to GS and asked about it. I don't know if this crew member was new or what but he told us that was because we are on the old Plus and were allowed to a maximum of $12. We have 2 other cruises with this package, after having read all of your experiences, if this happens again to us we will certainly ask to speak to a manager at GS. @Steelers36 This is the Plus package we have, we were not foolish enough to buy the standalone drink package!!!!! Thanks for additional details. Being informed is being prepared. Hope you have a better experience next time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted August 15, 2023 #181 Share Posted August 15, 2023 On 8/11/2023 at 12:43 PM, villauk said: Yes. The point I’m trying to make is pax would have an opportunity, in advance, to consider their options and would have more respect for the company making them and are less likely to cancel. We all understand that prices are rising, but it’s the way you handle and approach your customers to those changes. At the moment, as Princess have only officially informed TAs about these changes, promoting how much commission they can make, and not the actual paying customers, does not sit very well with many guests. And then they say ‘Trust us’ 🙄. It sounds like the real beef is about how the introduction of the changes was communicated. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted August 16, 2023 #182 Share Posted August 16, 2023 On 8/11/2023 at 12:09 PM, villauk said: And yet Princess were very quick to offer me the upgrade as they could tell straight away that I had the ‘old’ package when I used the chat facility 🤔. You forgot to mention the Medallion that they promoted in order to obtain my business now becomes an extra cost, and I didn’t really mind not being able to receive mine prior to boarding, even though now it appears it cost $10 to have it shipped if not on a package - which obviously I can’t as they don’t provide shipping to everyone. Standard guests can’t have it shipped now, even if you pay $10. If you’re on Standard, you can now ONLY pick it up at the port “blue lane.” That changed just recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villauk Posted August 16, 2023 #183 Share Posted August 16, 2023 10 minutes ago, PacnGoNow said: Standard guests can’t have it shipped now, even if you pay $10. If you’re on Standard, you can now ONLY pick it up at the port “blue lane.” That changed just recently. No, I’m on a package but still can’t have it delivered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villauk Posted August 16, 2023 #184 Share Posted August 16, 2023 On 8/15/2023 at 6:45 AM, ldubs said: changes was communicated. Or not communicated in our case 🤔. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted August 16, 2023 #185 Share Posted August 16, 2023 7 minutes ago, villauk said: No, I’m on a package but still can’t have it delivered. Got it. See your in the UK. That’s why I stated Standard guests in my reply. So, as not to confuse. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucktrio Posted August 16, 2023 #186 Share Posted August 16, 2023 On 8/13/2023 at 12:04 PM, voljeep said: what was the per drink price limit when we booked 10/3/22? - Thanks (Not discussing premium wines) The price of a glass of wine was about $7-9 before covid. Then the plus package was introduced with a drink limit of $12/drink. At the same time the price of wine went up to $9-12 with some wines discontinued limiting choices for plus. Some wines then were increased to $13-18 that were at the start just $12. Then the new plus was introduced to offer drinks to $15. Behold the wine choices narrowed further. Basic choice for plus and some ok wines at $16-22. Now we have the revised plus and premier drink packages so I am assuming the house wines will be $15 and the choice wines should rise to $18-25/glass. Up charges are still the name of the game on cruises. By the way. The bar alcohol has seen the same game played. Basic brands for plus. Better brands available to premier 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted August 16, 2023 #187 Share Posted August 16, 2023 2 hours ago, canucktrio said: (Not discussing premium wines) The price of a glass of wine was about $7-9 before covid. Then the plus package was introduced with a drink limit of $12/drink. At the same time the price of wine went up to $9-12 with some wines discontinued limiting choices for plus. Some wines then were increased to $13-18 that were at the start just $12. Then the new plus was introduced to offer drinks to $15. Behold the wine choices narrowed further. Basic choice for plus and some ok wines at $16-22. Now we have the revised plus and premier drink packages so I am assuming the house wines will be $15 and the choice wines should rise to $18-25/glass. Up charges are still the name of the game on cruises. By the way. The bar alcohol has seen the same game played. Basic brands for plus. Better brands available to premier I have been very satisfied with the bourbons available under the plus package I get Woodford reserve or Buffalo Trace for my Manhattans is just file and my wife is happy with Grey Goose vodka. We do not consider them basic brands and the all fall within the plus package 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted August 17, 2023 #188 Share Posted August 17, 2023 On 8/15/2023 at 1:45 AM, ldubs said: It sounds like the real beef is about how the introduction of the changes was communicated. Or not communicated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted August 17, 2023 #189 Share Posted August 17, 2023 12 hours ago, PacnGoNow said: Standard guests can’t have it shipped now, even if you pay $10. If you’re on Standard, you can now ONLY pick it up at the port “blue lane.” That changed just recently. I believe this messaging should be held off until we see if it is for real. I am not aware of anyone getting official word from Princess on this. At least one of our active TA's on here would have heard about it ( @AtlantaCruiser72, @ceilidh1). Okay, so it's not working right now, but there is nothing we know to indicate this is permanent and yet you seem to be convinced this is so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceilidh1 Posted August 17, 2023 #190 Share Posted August 17, 2023 11 minutes ago, Steelers36 said: I believe this messaging should be held off until we see if it is for real. I am not aware of anyone getting official word from Princess on this. At least one of our active TA's on here would have heard about it ( @AtlantaCruiser72, @ceilidh1). Okay, so it's not working right now, but there is nothing we know to indicate this is permanent and yet you seem to be convinced this is so. I would actually be shocked if they discontinued the ability to pay for shipping... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruizinSusan70 Posted August 17, 2023 #191 Share Posted August 17, 2023 12 hours ago, canucktrio said: (Not discussing premium wines) The price of a glass of wine was about $7-9 before covid. Then the plus package was introduced with a drink limit of $12/drink. At the same time the price of wine went up to $9-12 with some wines discontinued limiting choices for plus. Some wines then were increased to $13-18 that were at the start just $12. Then the new plus was introduced to offer drinks to $15. Behold the wine choices narrowed further. Basic choice for plus and some ok wines at $16-22. Now we have the revised plus and premier drink packages so I am assuming the house wines will be $15 and the choice wines should rise to $18-25/glass. Up charges are still the name of the game on cruises. By the way. The bar alcohol has seen the same game played. Basic brands for plus. Better brands available to premier All drinks on the evening special menu at Good Spirits at Sea are covered by the Plus package. That's all we care about. And most of these drinks are not made with basic brands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jwattle Posted August 17, 2023 #192 Share Posted August 17, 2023 14 hours ago, canucktrio said: (Not discussing premium wines) The price of a glass of wine was about $7-9 before covid. Then the plus package was introduced with a drink limit of $12/drink. At the same time the price of wine went up to $9-12 with some wines discontinued limiting choices for plus. Some wines then were increased to $13-18 that were at the start just $12. Then the new plus was introduced to offer drinks to $15. Behold the wine choices narrowed further. Basic choice for plus and some ok wines at $16-22. Now we have the revised plus and premier drink packages so I am assuming the house wines will be $15 and the choice wines should rise to $18-25/glass. Up charges are still the name of the game on cruises. By the way. The bar alcohol has seen the same game played. Basic brands for plus. Better brands available to premier And the price of goods at the grocery has gone up a good bit too in the last few years... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted August 17, 2023 #193 Share Posted August 17, 2023 10 hours ago, ceilidh1 said: I would actually be shocked if they discontinued the ability to pay for shipping... Well, it is disabled right now. I have several cruises that I do not have that option. I am standard. We will see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucktrio Posted August 17, 2023 #194 Share Posted August 17, 2023 20 hours ago, memoak said: I have been very satisfied with the bourbons available under the plus package I get Woodford reserve or Buffalo Trace for my Manhattans is just file and my wife is happy with Grey Goose vodka. We do not consider them basic brands and the all fall within the plus package Perhaps my over generalization. Some brands did rise above the $15 mark and I assume due to inflation more than anything else. we just booked another cruise on the Sun princess for summer 2024. Even with the plus package princess is still a good vacation value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyRose Posted August 17, 2023 #195 Share Posted August 17, 2023 I currently have two Princess cruises booked, one with Plus50 and one with Standard fare. When looking at packages available for purchase, both of them offer me the New Plus for $64.99 plus 18% service charge for a total of $76.69 per person per day. The New Premier Package is offered to me for $84.99 plus 18% service charge for a total of $100.29 per person per day. This is the first I have heard or seen of this yet another increase in price! I don't think there will be many packages for me in the future; in fact, I don't think there will be many Princess cruises for me in the future. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t&atravel Posted August 17, 2023 #196 Share Posted August 17, 2023 13 minutes ago, DaisyRose said: I currently have two Princess cruises booked, one with Plus50 and one with Standard fare. When looking at packages available for purchase, both of them offer me the New Plus for $64.99 plus 18% service charge for a total of $76.69 per person per day. The New Premier Package is offered to me for $84.99 plus 18% service charge for a total of $100.29 per person per day. This is the first I have heard or seen of this yet another increase in price! I don't think there will be many packages for me in the future; in fact, I don't think there will be many Princess cruises for me in the future. Those are the prices for the stand alone beverage packages (no grats or wifi included). They are never a good value. You might want to check the Plus and Premier Cruise packages. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted August 17, 2023 #197 Share Posted August 17, 2023 @DaisyRose. Hope you have read post 196 as that is bang on to your issue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VirginiaTraveler Posted August 17, 2023 #198 Share Posted August 17, 2023 On 8/6/2023 at 5:56 PM, Cruise till you drop said: Princess pulling the ole bait and switch. Pretty ballsy. Seems kind of illegal to sell you something and then pull it back and still expect same cruise fare. We’re Platinum but pretty much done with Princess. We’re fed up that we book about 2 years in advance and select a specific cabin only to have it changed once we board. I can’t do business with a company that I can’t trust We also are Platinum, and this may be our last cruise on Princess. In the past, Platinum got free wi-fi but now we get to pay...but with a 50% discount if we didn't elect Plus or Premium. The only nice thing for us is that Princess offers OBC for my husband who is a veteran. I certinly hope our pre-selected cabin won't have changed when we board next week. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaCruiser72 Posted August 17, 2023 #199 Share Posted August 17, 2023 21 hours ago, Steelers36 said: I believe this messaging should be held off until we see if it is for real. I am not aware of anyone getting official word from Princess on this. At least one of our active TA's on here would have heard about it ( @AtlantaCruiser72, @ceilidh1). Okay, so it's not working right now, but there is nothing we know to indicate this is permanent and yet you seem to be convinced this is so. I have not seen/heard anything about Medallion shipping no longer available for Standard guests (for a fee) but I do have a cruise booked for myself in November and my travelling companion has been unable to order his medallion for about 4-5 days now, and we are on Plus package. Seems a larger system issue. I know there is a travel agent webinar on 8/24 with "exciting" news for Canadian guests. My guess is launch of Medallion shipping for them. Perhaps the entire Medallion ordering system is disabled while they work on rolling out that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that Posted August 18, 2023 #200 Share Posted August 18, 2023 @AtlantaCruiser72 ”…companion has been unable to order his medallion for about 4-5 days now, and we are on Plus package. Seems a larger system issue” The CVPs are sending out messages on Facebook about Medallion ordering issues in North America. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now