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how do you know if your bid is still pending? I bid a few months ago for an upgrade on cruise departing Feb 25.

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Also something I really appreciate is the EZCheck Luggage Service when disembarking at Fort Lauderdale. I've used it several times and feel it's well worth the money. Princess will provide instructions document on the 3rd or 4th day before cruise end. You fill out a document showing your airline, flight number, times, etc. Princess EZ Check Luggage Forward Service is Fast, Efficient and Stress-Free Debarkation In partnership with Bags Inc Shipboard Airline Check-In Service, Onboard Airline Check-In adds convenience and peace of mind to the life of a cruise traveler. After checking in for a flight while onboard the ship, the passenger’s checked luggage will be transported directly from the pier to the departing airport. Along with allowing passengers to disembark earlier, Onboard Airline Check-In allows passengers to travel without the burden of luggage. You can have your Luggage Expedited from the departure in San Diego SAN, Port Everglades FLL, Port Everglades MIA, Honolulu HNL. following your cruise and you no longer need to check your bags at the airport. See more detailed info below. For a nominal fee of $25 pp (plus any baggage fees as imposed by your airline of departure), your boarding passes will be issued onboard during the last evening of the cruise and your luggage will be transported directly to the aircraft. Requirements to participate in this service: Participating disembarkation ports are. San Diego SAN, Port Everglades FLL, Port Everglades MIA, Honolulu HNL. Southwest Airlines (WN) currently only participates in Ft. Lauderdale (FLL). Participating Airlines: Air Canada, Air Tran, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines. *The list of airlines varies from port to port and is frequently subject to change throughout the season. Flights must be with a participating Airline. The connection flight can be operated with a different airline as long as the reservation is on the same record locator number. All flights must depart as follows: For San diego: 11:30 AM-11:59 PM. Port everglades FLL: 11:30 AM-11:59 PM. Port Everglades MIA: 2:00 PM-11:59 PM. Honolulu: 11:30 AM-11:59 PM. Service fee listed below. And additional airline baggage fees (as determined by the Airlines), will also be charge to your shipboard account. ** Guests are advised to check the latest offerings when you get on board as we cannot guarantee an airline will operate due to airline operational reasons and local government conditions. EZ Check Fee is $25 pp. Participating Airlines: American Airlines; Delta Airlines – Domestic Flights, Jet Blue United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, other major airlines. Benefits of this service: Your luggage will be checked in direct to your flight You will not need to check in at the airport as you will already have been issued your airline boarding passes and airline luggage tags on the ship, proceed directly to security. If your flight departs late and you wish to explore Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), SanDiego, and Honolulu , you can do so without the worry of carrying your bags. If you meet all of the above requirements: You will need to Complete the registration form onboard at the information desk.Please be aware that this service is provided by the airline listed above and on occasions, they may experience difficulties in processing some passenger’s airline records preventing the ability to print boarding passes and luggage tags on board. In these cases, it will be necessary for passengers to check-in person at the airport. Should this situation arise you will be notified as soon as possible. You should also be aware that upon arrival in our disembarkation port, Customs may choose to examine your luggage, which will be done in your presence.

Depending on which ship they are on, most ships have a sit-down restaurant called Alfredos. It wasn't until my third cruise that I realized there is no charge. Menus vary but primarily Italian pizzeria type menu. Pizza, calzones. etc. Here is a list of other possible restaurants venues that are on many Princess ships. I'm sure I missed other places on board. Below is a pdf file which explains all or most of the dining options on all princess ships . The first column lists which ships have which restaurants. https://www.princess.com/downloads/pdf/food-and-dining/dining-options.pdf I enjoy the International cafe where you can get specialty coffee and tea along with deli type food. If you ask nicely, they will usually have fresh baked cookies in the back. I also like Swirls Ice Cream on the Lido deck. I hope they enjoy their cruise as much as I have enjoyed mine..

I would try and bid on a bigger cabin. Possibly a sky suite?

We are sailing in Europe on the former Ocean Prince. Now called Sirena. Really looking forward to the smaller ship. We sail the entire month of February on the Sky which is almost 6 times as large as Sirena. First time on Oceania and testing the waters.

Take a cab from ship to Panera (only about a 1/2 mile from port.) Have it wait and get it to go. Buy your coffee after you get through security.

4 weeks beginning Feb 4th on Sky Princess 2 weeks in September on Serina Oceania from Monte Carlo to Venice (first time on an Oceania cruise line)

Are you given an actual coupon book or is this something you need to download?

2022 - Three weeks - Regal - Caribbean Cruises. We had a wonderful time and have four weeks booked on the Sky in February in the Caribbean. Have to get out of this cold Minnesota weather. 12 inches of snow in past two weeks. My motto is "There is no bad cruise." I've been checking out cruise prices for 2024 - prices have really increased.

As far as room and board go - my last room steward said that they have four crew members in one cabin. I didn't see it so I can only go with his statement.

Usually, you must pay for two people even if flying solo. Sometimes Princess will allow you to pay for one person. You may want to contact your travel agent to see if they can locate cruises without the solo supplement. There is also a website - CruisePlum Solo Deals - which you can review to see cruises from Princess and other lines without the supplement. I've went solo once and enjoyed it. I have another scheduled for February. Princess travelers are generally very friendly and inclusive. Have fun cruising.

Bah Humbug!

It costs $12 to get a meal at McDonalds. Eating at a halfway decent sit-down restaurant is at least $25 a person here in Minneapolis and a whole lot more in places like New York City, LA or Miami. $40 for ribeye is a bargain and since we normally only eat in a specialty restaurant once a week this doesn't really affect our vacation dollars. We have so much OBC to use that we actually never out of pocket. To each thir own.

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There should be two additional outlets behind your bed.

I tried making a booking but screen freezes up. Very frustrating.

I was able to add my kids to account who were in a different cabin using my credit card. I went to front desk to do this.

I do not bring formal attire on a Caribbean cruise. I do have black pants and two dressy tops for formal nights and do not plan on missing the main dining room just because someone else might be offended by my chosen outfit. In what century is this? I have cruised Princess more than 20 different times and my observation is that less than 20% actually dress in formal attire.

If you're going to the bathroom there is no need for a mask. The fumes kill all viruses.

I have seen people get the Princess Plus the first day of the cruise. It was at the bar on Lido deck.

My luck has been both bad and good. I am elite (whoopy) and my upcoming cruises did not reflect this in the travel summary. I sent an e-mail to my PVP and within two days she had corrected the summary to reflect my correct status (want that mini bar!). Now the bad and sort of good. Last February I was charged with $115 for Chef's dinner. This showed up on my portfolio on the morning we departed. I have sent several emails, used the chat line, and been on hold for over two hours. The first e-mail was in March. Finally, today I received a call from Princess and the person called apologized all over the place for not responding to my e-mails. She offered either a refund or to apply to my next cruise. I chose the latter. She also gave me additional OBC. I truly feel awful for these customer service people. Seems like everything as to get elevated to someone else in the food chain to get any kind of money problems resolved. Just call me the Happy Cruiser."

I'd probably do it. Works out to 500 more each week or 2000 for entire cruise. I don't think I'd make it if I didn't have a balcony for a full month.

ooooooooooooooh no! Here it comes. Wait for all the responses. Everyone has a different view on this. On formal nights I generally wear a dressy blouse and black plants and my DH wears a suit. Many other men wear a nice shirt and pants. Very few wear jeans and generally no shorts. Some dress up in tux and formal dresses. On less formal nights I wear either black pants or capris with a nice blouse. DH wears a nice shirt and docker type pants. Usually last night of cruise is very informal and practically anything goes. I've even seen some in flannel shirts but that is rare. Generally, cruises in Europe are more formal.

My phone number for casino has changed. Does anyone have the current number?