syymisc Posted January 20 #126 Share Posted January 20 On 1/18/2024 at 3:58 PM, dweeb said: I just read on another site that the daily internet prices are going up to $24.99 per person per day. 4 device will be $44.99 per day. princess plus and Premier will not change in price. I guess they are wanting us to get the packages! MEDALLIONNET PRICE INCREASE — NO CHANGE FOR FARE BUNDLES! Now It Pays to Plus® more than ever as the price of purchasing super-fast MedallionNet® separately is going up. The a la carte cost is increasing to $24.99 per person, per day, per voyage, for single-device Wi-Fi, and to $44.99 for four-device Wi-Fi, effective with pre-cruise purchases starting Jan 22. Additionally, the price will increase for onboard Wi-Fi purchase on voyages sailing Jan 31 and beyond. There is no impact to guests who have purchased MedallionNet at the current price ($14.99/$39.99) prior to these dates. It is also important to note that there is no change to the price of Princess Plus and Princess Premier Could anyone please post a link where you found this information from? Did anybody receive any email notification from Princess? I called Princess Customer Service but they said they were not aware of this price increase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadn13 Posted January 20 #127 Share Posted January 20 3 minutes ago, syymisc said: Could anyone please post a link where you found this information from? Did anybody receive any email notification from Princess? I called Princess Customer Service but they said they were not aware of this price increase. There is a photo above from the email that travel agents received 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therese S. Posted January 20 #128 Share Posted January 20 5 minutes ago, syymisc said: Could anyone please post a link where you found this information from? Did anybody receive any email notification from Princess? I called Princess Customer Service but they said they were not aware of this price increase. Yes see post #91 and why would Princess let us know? For those booking standard fare they can catch us unaware and get more $$$. This is why I love Cruise Critic! I learn more here than from my own TA who is currently escorting a Hawaiian cruise. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syymisc Posted January 20 #129 Share Posted January 20 14 minutes ago, Jadn13 said: There is a photo above from the email that travel agents received Thank you very much, Jadn13! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dickinson Posted January 20 #130 Share Posted January 20 4 hours ago, dlh015 said: Sure. However, I bring a laptop to use as my hotspot...I've had 4 devices attached to that hotspot with no issues...my phone, a firestick, a fire tablet and my paperwhite reader... How do you use a laptop as a hotspot? I have a Mac. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dickinson Posted January 20 #131 Share Posted January 20 4 hours ago, dlh015 said: Sure. However, I bring a laptop to use as my hotspot...I've had 4 devices attached to that hotspot with no issues...my phone, a firestick, a fire tablet and my paperwhite reader... How do you use a laptop as a hotspot? I have a Mac. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsSoCalCruiser Posted January 20 #132 Share Posted January 20 (edited) 3 hours ago, mtnesterz said: If you are looking to get to San Diego on Amtrak, you might enjoy reading the thread I started over on the HAL board. Likely for the same reason you are looking. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2981876-hal-sail-times-out-of-san-diego-and-amtrak/#comment-66667826 Also, just today, saw Allison from Let's Go, Travel Tips. No more pre-purchased water bottles on Princess. Starts about 7:00. https://youtu.be/rnSgJ4ExyQI?feature=shared Allison is giving out incorrect information. I just took a screenshot for you. Edited January 20 by MsSoCalCruiser 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dlh015 Posted January 20 #133 Share Posted January 20 32 minutes ago, dickinson said: How do you use a laptop as a hotspot? I have a Mac. Thanks. I'm sorry but I'm using Windows on my laptop. But I did find these links for the Mac... https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/share-internet-connection-mac-network-users-mchlp1540/mac#:~:text=On your Mac%2C choose Apple,may need to scroll down.)&text=Turn on Internet Sharing%2C then click Turn On to confirm. https://setapp.com/how-to/share-wifi-from-mac Hope these are of use to you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dickinson Posted January 20 #134 Share Posted January 20 7 minutes ago, dlh015 said: I'm sorry but I'm using Windows on my laptop. But I did find these links for the Mac... https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/share-internet-connection-mac-network-users-mchlp1540/mac#:~:text=On your Mac%2C choose Apple,may need to scroll down.)&text=Turn on Internet Sharing%2C then click Turn On to confirm. https://setapp.com/how-to/share-wifi-from-mac Hope these are of use to you... Thank you. I checked it out but apparently the laptop needs to be connected to the internet via ethernet and not wifi. Oh well. Not really a problem for us. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacMadame Posted January 20 #135 Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, MsSoCalCruiser said: Allison is giving out incorrect information. I just took a screenshot for you. She has a new video with an update. The Bottled Water package did disappear from the website, but then it came back. Also, when it disappeared, the remaining packages had gone up in price. Is this a case of IT releasing a planned change too early or of someone inputting bad data? Only time will tell... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted January 20 #136 Share Posted January 20 On 1/18/2024 at 7:11 PM, candy4040 said: This is only the beginning of price increases across the board. Holland America just increased their daily gratuities, With the ships sailing full they can do pretty much anything. I still think cruising gives me a good value for my vacation dollars. Just wish they would work on the quality of their food in MDR and in buffet. For guests occupying suites, the daily gratuity charge will see an increase to US$19, marking a 9% rise from the previous rate of US$17.50. Non-suite accommodations will experience a 6% adjustment, with daily rates moving from US$16 to US$17 effective February 1st on Holland America. These are suggested, you can decrease the amount at guest services which I do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted January 20 #137 Share Posted January 20 4 hours ago, MsSoCalCruiser said: Allison is giving out incorrect information. I just took a screenshot for you. Not the first time she has done this (incorrect information). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemnibabe02 Posted January 20 #138 Share Posted January 20 6 hours ago, cr8tiv1 said: Not the first time she has done this (incorrect information). I just purchased 2 packages of bottled water yesterday and received the receipt. It was still $7.08 per package. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonewolf Cruiser Posted January 20 #139 Share Posted January 20 I went to the Cruise Personalizer for two bookings on Sky Princess for June 2024. I could not find how to pre-pay for the internet package (1 device). Can anyone point me in the right direction? I was hoping to beat the price I Increase. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d9704011 Posted January 20 #140 Share Posted January 20 5 minutes ago, Stonewolf Cruiser said: I went to the Cruise Personalizer for two bookings on Sky Princess for June 2024. I could not find how to pre-pay for the internet package (1 device). Can anyone point me in the right direction? I was hoping to beat the price I Increase. Thanks in advance. You need to do it through the Princess app. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richstowe Posted January 20 #141 Share Posted January 20 37 minutes ago, d9704011 said: You need to do it through the Princess app. Specifically go to the Profile tab then MedallionNet Wi-Fi and choose either the single or multi device options. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paradiselivin1 Posted January 20 #142 Share Posted January 20 We had to call Princess. We are Elite but they didn't show the discount on the new app. They answered in less than 5 minutes. We don't have to pay until final payment is due in March. Thx OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted January 20 #143 Share Posted January 20 2 hours ago, Stonewolf Cruiser said: I went to the Cruise Personalizer for two bookings on Sky Princess for June 2024. I could not find how to pre-pay for the internet package (1 device). Can anyone point me in the right direction? I was hoping to beat the price I Increase. Thanks in advance. On the new app..move down on the home page to “View wifi plans.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted January 20 #144 Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, paradiselivin1 said: We had to call Princess. We are Elite but they didn't show the discount on the new app. They answered in less than 5 minutes. We don't have to pay until final payment is due in March. Thx OP. That doesn’t sound right to me. If they charge you in March, probably go through at the rate at the time? I’d want them to charge me now at the current price. You want to see MedNet on your travel summary and the price you paid. If you look now, and see it on there as paid, then you’re okay. JMO 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlK Posted January 20 #145 Share Posted January 20 Make it a true vacation and escape, maybe the trick is to leave all electronics at home LOL. I don't have a phone and don't haul my laptop on a cruise, but can understand seriously why many want or need to be connected. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted January 20 #146 Share Posted January 20 After reading about the increase I called yesterday and added the one device and PAID for it at the current rate of $7.50 PP. The payment shows up in the new tab labeled extras in my personalizer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare EllieinNJ Posted January 20 #147 Share Posted January 20 We had to call too. They charged us $7.50 a day but we are only ruby and will turn platinum after our cruise in November 2024. Is this right? Would hate for it to be a mistake and then have to pay the increased price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d9704011 Posted January 20 #148 Share Posted January 20 (edited) 10 minutes ago, EllieinNJ said: We had to call too. They charged us $7.50 a day but we are only ruby and will turn platinum after our cruise in November 2024. Is this right? Would hate for it to be a mistake and then have to pay the increased price. If you're Ruby, you ought not have been given the 50% discount. Whether you will turn Platinum in November doesn't really figure in this. Status points/levels are adjusted after the completion of a cruise. In any event, maybe you got a deal and nothing will be 'adjusted'. Edited January 20 by d9704011 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted January 20 #149 Share Posted January 20 On 1/19/2024 at 2:04 PM, XuGator said: Can you just buy 1 device and use the hotspot feature on your phone to feed any other devices you want to use? 23 hours ago, helenb said: On our recent cruise, 3 of us shared a single 'one device wifi' package. I purchased on my device. When my husband or son tried to load an internet page on their laptops, they were shunted to a page that asked for their credentials. IIRC, they only needed our stateroom number and my birthday to login and use my wifi package. Of course, logging in would kick off anyone who was already using it, and there was no popup warning. But we would verbally discuss who was using it when with each other, and all 3 of us were able to share. Sure, but just remember that you have to be in proximity of the person who creates the hotspot in order to use it. That could be inconvenient for some (many?) folks. Also, as I understand it, some phones do not support hotspotting wireless access points versus cellular service, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted January 20 #150 Share Posted January 20 (edited) 18 hours ago, MsSoCalCruiser said: Allison is giving out incorrect information............ What else is new? Edited January 20 by Steelers36 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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