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I always mail my request for Shareholder OBC. It always shows on my account within a week. I would check with Princess if I were you.

We just got off the Coral last week and in a suite. I was very disappointed in Club Class Dining. After 15 nights the staff still doen't know who we are and that we were in Club Class. Service was poor. Some nights the headwaiter would make something, but it was not any different then what was on the menu. 5 nights it was Caesar Salad. Some nights he made nothing. The only difference between MDR and Club Class was the color of the table cloths and the napkins had CC on them. I would not recommend Club Class.

I was on the Coral Princess last week and had Club Class Dining. I was very disappointed in it. The only difference from MDR was the color of the table cloth and the napkins had CC on them. The service was poor. There was not anything actually different than what is on the menu. A couple of nights the headwaiter made a menu item, several other nights a Caesar salad , others nothing special. I had Club Class earlier on the Grand Princess and it was nice. The service was excellent and the headwaiter made something very special every night. After this experience I won't book Club Class again.

I have 188 days until my Alaska cruise. Last cruise was 15 day Panama Canal cruise that ended last week. I have FCD's so my next cruise may be sooner than 188 days.

Club Class has priority boarding.

The Royal, Regal and Majestic have the power card slot. When there is not a card in the slot all power in the room is off to include AC. I use an old hotel card and keep it in there all the time. Keeps room cool.

The ship usually uses port time when in port. Less confusing for passengers, no excuse for missing ship.

I have a Samsonite bag that a zipper was broken on two separate occasions. The zippers were ok when dropping off at the cruise terminal, but broken when arriving at room. Manufacture has 10 year guarantee and repaired them at no cost. Repairs took less than 1 week.

The breakfast menu in CC dining room is the same as MDR and the same crew works all three meals. the On the Grand last February the head waiter would make omelets to order plus. My wife would order an omelet full of vegetables, head waiter called it minestrone omelet. Coffee is the same as MDR. One day the hostess, using our coffee card, went down to the IC and got us specialty coffee. I think the service is better than in the specialty dining rooms. It was open for breakfast on disembarkation day

I can understand your disappointment. I have been to both Princess Cays and Grand Turk. I enjoy Princess Cays more than Grand Turk.

Both of you can use the same credit card. This is arranged when you check in. Each of you have your own account on board. OBC will be addedto each account and in the end since using same card accounts will be combined.

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Cruised on a B2B during hurricane Sandy. The first segment was to be 4 days NY to Bermuda and back to NY. We sailed out of NY to Boston. In Boston had 70 mile an hour winds. Three tug boats were pushing the ship against the dock during the storm. The rain was horizontal and the ship was still. Stayed in Boston 4 days waiting for NY port to open. Our 10 day NY, Caribbean, to Ft. Lauderdale was cut by 2 days. Missed 2 ports. Princess gave us future cruise credit for 1/2 cruse fare paid. I was an experience.

The reason for price increases is inflation. Costs are going up for Princess and they pass it along to their passengers.

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We sailed on the Pacific Princess last fall. I really enjoyed the smaller ship. Entertainment is in the front and food is in the rear. I would love to sail on her again.

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My favorite Islands are St. Thomas, (US Virgin Islands), Antigua, St. Lucia, Grand Cayman, and of course ABC Islands (Aruba, Bonaire, & Curacao) The Princess Cays is always enjoyable.

We were informed by an Alaska Resident that May and early June is the best weather. We went to Alaska late may early June and the weather was wonderful. Little rain, but warm. Had a great view of Denali. Take a land tour along with the cruise.

I like balcony, we always book a stateroom with a balcony. Except several times a window suite. I will take a window suite over a balcony anytime. Much larger room, fantastic bathroom, and perks.

I hope the Doctor gives you the OK to go. I know how it fells. Last year I had open heart surgery and remember lying in bed in the hospital on the day we were to sail thinking about where I should be.

Yes they hare. The wrap around promenade deck is an important feature. It has numerous uses and enjoyed by many. I miss it and talked to others that believe that not having it is a mistake.

Why are you going on a cruise if you DH does not enjoy cruising?

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I had surgery 1 week before the cruise. Submitted a insurance claim to Princess Insurance. Paid in full without any hassle in a reasonable time. Do not cancel until you are sure the operation will occur. Talk it over with your Doctor. He may say you can go.

Captain's Bounty I recommend it!

I need to cancel a cruise I have booked for next April. Today I faxed my TA the cancellation form and they emailed me back that $200 of the deposit was non-refundable. I booked the cruise back in May 2016 and it was NOT a non-refundable deposit.

 

After almost an hour on the phone with them (mostly on hold) they told me that when my reservation was re-priced in May 2017 for a price drop (which I initiated by calling them), it was turned into a non-refundable deposit at that point. They got that information by calling Princess today while I was on hold.

 

But I was never told that during the call to process the price drop and there was no mention of it in the updated invoice they sent me that day. At the end of today's call they referred it to a supervisor who would investigate it by "pulling the call" and get back to me in a day or two. I guess they are trying to see if I was told this information or not.

 

But I really think I would have remembered that if they told me and more importantly, doesn't that need to be in writing to me? Do you think I have any recourse since the updated reservation invoice they sent me makes no mention of $200 being non-refundable?

When you found the price drop, was there any mention of non-refundable in the write-up? When you re- booked you also agreed to all the conditions of the new booking. Since you initiated the re-booking it was assumed you read all the fine print. Your TA should of caught it and informed you. Sometimes a deal isn't as great as it first appears.

I bring several plastic garbage bags. They are light and take little room. Put dirty clothes in them. At the end of the cruise pack the bag with clothes in them. They can be used for other purposes.

Pictures making me hungry. Convinced me to try the on October 27th.