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Symptoms like coughing don’t necessarily meaning sickness...that’s where it gets tricky.  The blood pressure meds I am on have coughing as a side effect.  On my transatlantic last fall many people had pneumonia.  Several times people would “move” in the bar, dining room, theater, etc while making a comment under their breath about needing to stay in my cabin.....just saying.....also, my resting body temperature runs about 99 degrees....and this has never been documented by my doctor so getting a medical waiver is going to be difficult...who knew cruising was so stressful😷?

If you wear your heavy coat and rain poncho you will be just fine!

Our TA has gifted us a bottle of wine with a value of $32.   There isn’t anything in the Princess Cellars for even close to that price.  Is this just a $32 credit toward a bottle of wine or can we exchange it for something else?

We were on the Crown in September and found her a little worn.  Is the Ruby in similar condition?

Princess keeps track of you and your flights, as well as knowing who still needs transport to the ship.  They sent a private car to get us from the airport in Sydney because we were the only ones arriving that late in the day...just look for someone holding a Princess logo sign as you exit the secure area after baggage claim

I just redeemed my points for a $450 statement credit with Princess Visa-had absolutely no problems. We’ve had our card for several years and so far it has worked seamlessly.  Different cards work for different people for a variety of reasons.  

Does anyone know if the Ruby has a golf simulator or golf cage on any of the sport decks?

yes-i just used mine to buy princess excursions on-line 😁

We are thinking of booking a cruise on the Ruby and would appreciate any first hand information as to her current condition etc....thanks so much!

browsers need to be updated

We’ve only sailed Princess so want to know about Celebrity’s tipping policy.  Is it automatic?  Are you allowed to remove the automatic tips and give cash to individuals?  Are drink tips automatically applied?  Any info would be helpful!

 I cannot stress enough to pack light!!!!!   If you are still even thinking about blow dryers, curling irons, straighteners, etc., or more than one pair of extra shoes other than what you’re wearing,  you’re not getting the picture yet...pack the essentials, cut that in half, in half again, then repeat🤣

first hotel is lima...flight to cusco depends——sometimes yes to checking luggage (part of our group was able to check, but some were not and stored theirs in the overhead bins which were smaller than usual..it is usually total chaos at the airport—-lines are only a suggestion 😂.....you will need to ask your excursion director at your hotel meeting in lima...if you take a carry-on sized suitcase you will be fine either way

Your large cruise suitcase will stay at the first hotel ....then the land portion breaks down into 2 segments..one you can have a carry-on suitcase that they will weigh and strictly adhere to the size dimensions-you will always be responsible for carrying it yourself.   You will leave that second smaller suitcase at the second hotel and can then take a SMALLER one (collapsible duffel) with minimal things to the third hotel...be sure you are able to carry everything yourself—-it’s about the experience of the sacred valley and the amazing culture so think minimalist...those who didn’t on our trip spent so much time on their material things that they ruined it for their spouses and close friends who had to pick up their slack

yes-take a medium sized duffle...didnt think i could do it, but just think camping mindset

you will leave your suitcases at the hotel...we each took a carry-on type duffle with the bare minimum of a couple of basic clothes changes and important daily meds.  absolutely nothing fancy...you will need basic rain poncho and sturdy shoes-think camping mode for the entire trip...the hotels are nice, people great and scenery is gorgeous...it’s a bucket-lister...take the least you can as you will be moving it yourself...there isn't much room on the train——my bag was on the floor under my feet.... you will reunite with your suitcase right where you left it at the hotel

Does anyone know when the schedule for the Regal will be released in regards to repositioning in the spring and fall for 2021?

We walked off early with our own bags- no problems there...

we also have TSA pre check and there was also absolutely no wait...

we’ve traveled enough to know that you plan for the best scenario and be ready to adjust.  Enjoy your trip!

We did the transatlantic on the Crown arriving back on Oct 8...there was a Coast Guard inspection going on, it was raining, the lines backed up inside before customs (even with global entry), and outside trying to get transportation to the airport-then there was construction on the freeway to the airport...long frustrating mess with several couples in our group missing their 11:30 flight.  Having been through that scenario in Ft Lauderdale once before, I booked the 2 pm flight and we were back home in PHX in time to see our gorgeous sunset!  Good luck if you choose to take an early flight!

Does anyone know when the complete schedule of summer and fall 2021 will be released?

Will fall 2021 Asia cruises be released anytime soon?  

just got off crown transatlantic—had a 2:30 flight out of miami....between the immigration lines, bags being unloaded in the wrong area,  one hour wait on other passengers with a transfer, tsa lines, and traffic tied up because of rain and road construction, we barely made it. (we disembarked a few minutes after 8 am)....several others in our group missed their flights....decide what is best for you but don't complain like most of our group did when things didn't work out!

Boticelli -aft deck 6 is the traditional dining room

just got off the crown...anytime is in DaVinci and/or Michaelangelo...your choice of dining rooms...club class is a section of DaVinci on deck 6 midship

did princess offer any day tours from your hotel in tokyo?