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I love using the Medallion on the ship.  I think they are making a huge mistake making us set up dining, etc. on the Medallion.  I never had a problem back when we did it online.  I wish they would go back to that.

7 minutes ago, WAvoyager said:

Yes, the Caller ID info showed “Santa Clarita” both times we’ve gotten the call. The call was from 661-753-2050, which is one of the Princess Corporate HQ numbers.

Thanks so much. 

So happy for you. Do you remember if it said Santa Clarita on the screen?  I can just see me not taking the call!

I forgot to say that it doesn't show anything under packages on Princess online.  Just in the app.

I have 4 cruises booked.  On three of them we've purchased the Princess Plus and it shows that under packages on the app. On one, we are planning on purchasing the package when we get onboard.  Under that cruise on the app under packages it shows Princess Plus 60.  We haven't paid for that.  Why would it show that?

Shoot.  Guac is the only thing we ordered in a bar with our drinks.  

Princess has my husband's name with a Jr. at the end.  It usually doesn't show up when booking the airline.  I've called different airlines and am always told that it doesn't matter.  They said it might only be a problem if his father the Sr. or son, the II was traveling with him.  That will never happen so we are no longer stressed about it.  And he's never had a problem getting on the plane without Jr. after his name.

You can connect to WiFi with your Kindle but I haven't been able to download anything.  I play slot games on Wifi.

Does anyone know if it includes the $12 juices or if you have to pay the difference?

Management really needs to rethink the 2 casual dining per voyage!

18 hours ago, Tedferg said:

I am amazed that Princess would have programs, such as 2 casual dining visits regardless of cruise length. Not saying it is good or bad, just cannot fathom how Marketing would not allow for that. 

Of course it's bad!  And unfair.  I have also voiced my opinion to Princess.  

8 hours ago, Wanderers2 said:

We have a similar sort of question. We would normally order 1 salad & 1 Pizza & share it. 
Could we now just order 1 x 3 course meal & share that 🤔🤔🤔

I was speaking with a rep from Princess who is in a higher up position.  I asked if we could order one pizza to share and she confirmed that it would be $12 total. Not sure about your question.

11 hours ago, Insomniacs said:

We are booked on the Majestic Princess for September.  We have the Plus package.  If we go into Alfredo's for a snack and order just one pizza to share will that count against one person's casual dining limit or will it count for both of us since we are both in the dining area sharing a pizza?  Or will they just not let the other person sit at the table?

I ask for a vacation override.

10 hours ago, Thrak said:

Now... Has anybody seen the new Casual Dining added onto their Travel Summary? I'm not seeing any mention of it on the cruises I have booked with Plus 60.

Not yet and I just checked this morning.  My next cruise isn't until January.  I did however see that my "free" medallion shipping is worth $14 for a 2025 cruise!!!

Sorry, someone posted the Alfredos menu on FB this morning.  Try googling? I think appetizers were $5.  I didn't see what deserts were.  I think apps, pizza and desert is what you get for $14.99.

Just getting the pizza at Alfredos is a $12 charge.

10 hours ago, JohninDC said:

Welcome to the boards! 😎

 

What time do you arrive into FLL?  The later in the day the fewer shuttle options you will have.  SAS is the popular option for about $15 per person.  Two van taxis at about $75+ per cab will also do it.  We love Larry's Limos.

What's SAS?

I get really motion sick and didn't have a problem on Riviera.  It was in the middle though.

We'd be traveling on a Saturday.  Can you purchase tickets ahead of time?

On 7/16/2023 at 8:09 AM, LHT28 said:

On 7/16/2023 at 8:02 AM, sptrout said:

Cannot comment on walking distances, but I do have concerns about the Hyatt Place Hotel. The last time we stayed there (about 1 1/2 years ago) we had a very small room (1st floor). Very limited open floor space for luggage, and more seriously the area around the main sink was so limited that only my DW had room for her stuff. I had to use the bar/utility sink for my stuff. Overall, a very poor experience. Maybe just a 1st floor room situation because we did stay there previously and do not remember any problems. Just be careful, or pack lightly.

 

We stay there every year.  There is a living room and separate bedroom.  Are you sure you have the right hotel?

23 minutes ago, Redwing55 said:

Ahh, I see.  I would have thought it would be refunded just like purchasing OBC, or tips, or excursions.  I thought that only the fare is "non-refundable" and would be covered by insurance. I guess that makes sense though.

It makes no sense to me! They aren’t out anything! I think it’s a scam. But that’s the way it is.

16 hours ago, Redwing55 said:

I likely will go that path, but I wonder if one adds it after final payment if that also would escape the insurance price increase?  I don't have an OBC issue, and I plan on using some gifts cards.  So, if I add it, I'd prefer to get it out of the way before we board.  And what if they announce a price increase after final payment but before we board.  Of course, I'd add it early for sure then.

if you purchase Princess insurance, they will add the package into your insurance amount. But if you purchase insurance on your own, you should also add it into your insurance. Because if you end up not being able to sail, Princess will not give you the money back for that package. If you buy it before boarding, Princess will consider it part of the cruise cost. 

7 hours ago, chamima said:

Any chance you're on the Sapphire Oct. 30 to Hawaii and Tahiti?  (Wish, wish!!!!)

6 hours ago, chamima said:

 

We can't - we're past final payment.

Ours is also 32 days and also goes to those ports.

How do we keep just missing each other??? 😪

 

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😞 Hopefully one day. 

54 minutes ago, chamima said:

Any chance you're on the Sapphire Oct. 30 to Hawaii and Tahiti?  (Wish, wish!!!!)

 
No 😞. Are you?  We are on the 32 day Sapphire in April, 2024. It goes to Hawaii, Tahiti, the Samoa’s, and a couple Fiji. You can switch 🙂 

Ours went up $200!