Daisysgrandma

Pauline, it's not because you booked a while ago, its because you are sailing in June. As noted above, the new change starts for cruises this fall-- Sep/Oct/Nov--depending on ship and itinerary.

Sorry. Noted you were sailing later but didn't realise changes started now. We did the Panama in 2014 and loved it. Picked up a taxi in Columbia with friends we made on the cruise and it was excellent. Did trip in Costa Rica with Princess and it was superb. Enjoy.

When did we have to start pre-paying for shore excursions? Starting with the November Panama Canal cruise we have booked, shore excursions need to be paid for in advance. We don't even have all our OBC showing yet (Shareholder, for instance) so they want me to put it on a credit card or PayPal.

 

What is the benefit to this policy?

Hi, I've just been onto the Princess Website and after logging in it says

Pay Before You Sail, Or Pay Later Onboard

You have the option to pay for shore excursions in advance of your cruise. If you wait, we will add the charges to your onboard account which is settled at the end of the cruise.'

I've booked excursions and it says you can cancel up to 24 hours prior to the date. Not sure if this is because we booked sometime ago. Pauline

Thanks for comprehensive reply. We aren't Elite but Platinum and on the last cruise there was a lounge where we could have hor doeuvres and buy drinks - cocktails at a reduced price and NO 15% charge. I think this is the way to go.

Thought you couldn't. It was the way they said you didn't need to buy for both people in the cabin. Never mind. We will just buy what we want and enjoy it - as we usually do. Have bought the wine package but this not advertised. Available in the dining room and different to the ones that can be pre-purchased. Thanks everybody

Going on Majestic Princess 16 June 2017 to Asia. Both Cruise Critic and Princess say you only need to purchase one package not for both people in cabin. For 3 weeks it is a hefty bill - even for one. Can two people share the drinks? Is there a daily limit? We drink different things generally. Hope someone can help.