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Good info, thanks!

45 minutes ago, QuilterGirl said:

On the Majestic Princess just now.  We attended a "Behind the Seas" presentation in the theater this morning.  Apparently this is a newish series under this title, to acquaint passengers with the work done in various departments on a ship, emceed by a person in charge of that area.  (We've seen similar presentations by the navigator and the cruise director in the past, but not under this title.)  In this case, the presentation was about the Entertainment department and was lead by the Entertainment Director.

 

It opened with a short video and a demonstration of the theater's lights, "smoke," electronic backdrops etc.  Next, the five panelists each said their piece, and some general topics were discussed.  Then the floor was opened to questions from the audience.  Of particular note was a question about whether backstage tours would ever return.  The ED took that question, and said that the reason they were stopped was because they were not ADA compliant per a Department of Justice ruling.  However, he continued, Princess is taking steps to return those popular tours, but it takes time (and money).  The ED on this ship thought that perhaps in six months or so, at least one of those tours could begin again.  He said they were taking video footage of a (crew)person in a wheelchair following the proposed tour route, in order to prove to themselves that the tour paths would be deemed ADA compliant

 

I thought CC folks would be interested to learn that there is hope of these well-liked tours returning!

Good info, thanks! Any mention of cost or scope of the tour(s)?

Do a mock booking request from Uber/Lyft. It will tell you your options and their prices.

There may be a "surge" fee involved.

And for your power chair, use the "Grey Line" for assistance.

You want the "Grey Line" in the terminal, It is for passengers who need assistance.

Green Line, Blue Line and Grey Line. There are banners for each.

3 minutes ago, Arizona Wildcat said:

You can also gave them give you cash on the last night of the cruise. 

Up to $25 USD.

Iirc, it is a "normal" height tub. There are grab bars for assist.

22 minutes ago, Astro Flyer said:

If, and when, the Friend books a Princess cruise with the referred CVP through such email (a “Valid Referral”), the Advocate and Friend will be eligible for a Reward (as defined below).

I want to refer my 12 year old grand daughter. I refuse to book with a CVP over my private TA.

So much for my participation in this program.

There is 1 theater and the "reserved" seat are only available for the production shows and only until about 10 minutes prior to showtime. No reserved lounge show seats.

I have a cruise departing January 4th, 2025. This will be tight.

Yes.

AFAIK, no. The MDR must be closed at 1:30 to let the galley transition from lunch to dinner.

1 hour ago, BamaVol said:

people won’t cross the highway for a five cent lower price on gas

Jeez, my town is so small that crossing to the other side of the street is a trip across town!

31 minutes ago, asctony said:

Does Princess charge for the popcorn?

Nope, at least not yet!

It is a "cooler", not a refrigerator as I was informed by the tech that came by to look at mine as I didn't think that it was chilling the hot items for my mini-bar fast enough over 4 hours.

Normally, it your location when ordering.

If you want to increase your chances of a successful delivery, stay put!

2 hours ago, septrack said:

 Noticed it said partially obstructed view. We are in 9102. Do you have any idea what the obstruction is.

Instead of blue tinted plexiglass under the hand rail, it is sheet steel.

Very opaque.

Lessons are offered(don't know the frequency), check your Patter.

Fridge magnet.

5 for 4 beer deal was available only at outdoor bars on the Crown last Oct.

I had this location on the Crown for 10 days. The only problem with that cabin is the traffic from the elevators and the white area across the hallway. Facing your door is the door to the steward's pantry and several crew elevators. Busy area.

With the 3rd and 4th berths are deployed, accessing your balcony will be a bit of an obstacle course but can be done if you are nimble enough.

Your sliding door will not be locked.

IIRC, NO charge.

5 hours ago, Ideb said:

What is FCD?

About future cruise deposit

I agree, final payment 7 days prior to final payment date to avoid/resolve any issues.

2 minutes ago, memoak said:

We do however have USB’s on the bedside tables which is great

I saw that, nice! I'll be on the Grand again in Jan. in a S7 and on the CB S7 in Jan '26.

We shall see what the CB has then.