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I took a Yoga class last Spring on the Enchanted Princess. There was one other person in the class. The instructor had to quit after the second class, because he hurt his back. I got a prorated refund.

Since Elites will get the opportunity to book the new 2024 cruises on December 13, does that mean they have the opportunity to book at the current rates?

I imagine the most forward balcony might be. We usually try for the most aft. We recently had the most aft on the Crown and a few years ago the second most forward. Liked them both.

We like to book aft mini suites on Emerald Deck. They are covered with large balconies. We have an 11 day cruise booked next Spring

Perhaps people are voting with their wallets and Princess is catering to them.

With all the temptations it must be difficult for a person with diabetes to go on a cruise in the first place.

Each passenger receives a detailed survey following a cruise. Usually takes 1/2 hour for me to fill it out.

I apologize. I was rude.

Then why do you keep buying it?

I use it to keep up with Cruise Critic.

Good grief!

We sailed on the November 2-9 cruise. Jon Persson was also on our July cruise on the Enchanted and we liked him. I think he had told us he had been doing cruise ships for 40 years. David Moore was also funny and had long sessions. He also has been doing Princess for a long time. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2016508-where-is-david-moore/

We are booked on the NCL Joy for a 15 day Panama Canal cruise in January. We have the Free at Sea package, which includes 300 minutes of free Wi-Fi per stateroom. We can upgrade to Unlimited Wi-Fi, which includes general browsing, emails, and messaging, but does not support streaming for $229.85/PP. We can upgrade to Unlimited Premium Wi-Fi and watch movies, listen to our favorite podcasts and more with Premium Wi-Fi (streaming included) and unlimited minutes for $379.85/PP. Looking at the NCL boards, internet quality sounds about the same as Princess. We also have a 14 day cruise booked on the Holland america Oosterdam. Their Premium Internet plan is $175.99. Whether emailing friends or streaming a movie, enjoy truly premium, unlimited access throughout your voyage—at a savings of at least 50% compared to the daily rate—with our Premium Internet Plan. All onboard Internet usage is subject to Holland America Line standard policies, which may limit browsing of some sites due to network security and bandwidth usage. Applications that use high bandwidth may be blocked and offerings are subject to change with or without notice. The plan can be activated on any device but only one device can be actively connected at a time, the rate calculation is based on prorating the voyage package by length.

If you have a medallion and fall or jump off the ship they will know where and when it happened.

Are you homeless?

You might be able to get them in, but they shouldn’t be allowed. Depends on who is monitoring the door. We are Elite and soon traveling with friends who are Gold. We wouldn’t think of asking them to join us. We will meet up at dinner.

Thanks. I thought it was available, but just wanted to make sure after reading the website. This is a Panama Canal cruise, so hopefully internet should be fairly good.

I have an upcoming cruise on the NCL Joy. According to the NCL website, the Joy is not on the list of NCL ships with in stateroom internet access. https://www.ncl.com/about/staying-connected-sea-internet-access In Stateroom Access - currently available on: Norwegian Bliss, Breakaway, Dawn, Epic, Gem, Getaway, Jade, Jewel, Pearl, Sky, Spirit, Star, Sun and Pride of America. According to NCL Chat, in stateroom internet access is available on all NCL ships. Would someone on this forum confirm in stateroom internet access is available on the NCL Joy?

If people are so loyal to Princess why don’t they shut up about losing their benefits and show some real loyalty by booking more cruises, instead of yapping about going to other cruise lines.

We have done 5 great cruises since September 2021. The one benefit that has not changed is the service we have received from the staff we have come in direct contact with including stewards, dining room, and bar staff. That has been amazing. That people continue to whine about losing their piddling little benefits is beyond me considering the challenges the cruise lines have dealt with to provide a great cruis experience.

How many cabins are filled with people that have cruising histories similar to yours?

Not very many. Look at midship. https://www.princess.com/deckPlans.do?shipCode=XP

I didn't say I booked through my CVP. I booked the cruise before I had a CVP. I asked her, because she has proved to be a knowledgeable resource. I also asked on Live Chat and was told to contact customerrelations@princesscruises.com. I have tried that twice with no response. Also Travel Assistance Customer Solutions Dept (800) 545-0008, Option #1 with its long hold times. BTW, I do have a claim with AON for the part of travel after isolation. Last week it went from Assigned to In Progress. Do you have a suggestion?

Last August my wife tested positive on the last night of our cruise on the Enchanted Princess. The next morning we were transported to a hotel near Heathrow Airport to spend 5 days in isolation at Princess expense. Instructions said we would have a meal allowance of $100 per person/day and to submit a refund request (no receipts required) directly to Princess at Princess.com/refund-request, which we did. I got a confirmation number, but haven't heard anything since. I asked my CVP who I could contact and she said "As far as Covid refund requests, the new requirement is that everything needs to go through PVP first. If you have not had a response from your refund requests submitted in August you might have to re-submit through aontravelclaim.com." To me, this means I have to submit to insurance who will deny and the submit another refund request to Princess. Who knows how long this will take. Anyone else experience something similar?

We have the drink package. We usually have a glass of wine and an appetizer in the Vista Lounge if open at 4:30 before going down for dinner. Doubt we would do that if we had to go all the way up to Skywalkers.