Mackenzie1

Hi. Following along, and thanks for posting. We just got off of the Island Princess on Monday, November 12, after a 28-day Mediterranean and Transatlantic crossing. I was in a Caribe cabin, mid-forward, too, so if Cyrus is your cabin steward, you’re in luck. He’s fabulous. Getting my bearings on the ship took time since the Horizon Court is forward when we’re used to it being aft. If you have a chance, ask for Anthony in the Provence Dining Room. He’s fantastic!

Thank you for your reply. I’m looking forward to our cruise, but since it will be 28-days, it seems that precautions are still warranted.

Covid was what I thought, too. OMG, a show trying sell its audience on cruising, and a cast member likely gets Covid right off the bat? Ugh. I like to watch “Married at First Sight”, but that show highlights the developments of the relationships more fully. This show is like showing sparkling bobbles on a superficial level who are to decide which bobbles sparkle the most. Not a fan, but I remain a Princess fan.

Thanks for taking us along with you on your cruise. I especially like the picture of the atrium area. By the way, did your cruise have any covid issues? We’ll be on the Island in November for a 28-day cruise from Rome to Ft. Lauderdale, and several previous Island Princess threads have mentioned that their cruises had covid issues. Would you be so kind to give us your observations? We may want to mask up until the coast is clear. Thanks!

Hi, lx200gps. Thanks for the information!

I loved the gold metallic Princess medallion holder until it demagnetized my watch, which made it run slower. Putting it on the other wrist worked, though.

Thanks for your replies. I signed up for the premium beverage package on an upcoming Island Princess cruise because I like to drink champagne, and only Prosecco is offered on the plus package. If they say they are out of champagne, it would definitely be a rip off.

Thanks. My choice of wines brought me to upgrade to premier. In the future, I might have to think about that, then again, maybe not. Princess needs to tighten up financially, so it’s a good thing.

That I do not know. Sorry!

Thank you for your review. We’re on the Island Princess for the November Mediterranean/Transatlantic cruise, and I’m glad to know that everyone is masking up. We took a cruise on the Sky Princess last October when masks were required, and we had no problems. It’s in Princess’ best interest to keep the masking protocol in place to help prevent any covid outbreaks that can spread throughout the ship.

Hi. I just upgraded from Princess Plus to Princess Premium, and was only charged the difference as reflected on the website. The final price was slightly higher, but not 30% higher. I assume the extra cost was added because I have Princess Platinum coverage. Princess also suggested that I could upgrade once on board, but I’m not sure how that would work. You might try calling back and seeing if it goes better for you this time.

Thank you. This information is very helpful.