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Not your first or second choices.  We like the land trip that goes to Dawson City.  We have done it twice and are considering it again.

5 minutes ago, sunviking90 said:

While it would be nice to have the extra room (and a tub) with a child, I would not pay $4000 for it. I don’t consider that a sensible price, but I don’t know how long your cruise is. Remember that you’ll have a very, very large balcony with your aft deluxe stateroom which you may loose in your upsell. 
I personally also have issue with Princess “counterbidding”. I would not play that game. I also think you’ve answered your own question when you say you’re not sure it’s “worth it”.

33 night cruise.  Sydney to Seattle.  We are on the same cruise.  We are already in a mini-suite.  Like the couch and tub.  Do not care about the TV or curtains.  We have bid on a Reserve Class mini-suite.  Have heard nothing from Princess.  So, I would like to say don't take it and maybe they will offer it to us.  But. with a 5 year old, I would take the mini-suite.

Extra space with a child.  I vote to take it.

56 minutes ago, Misty Morning said:

They removed them from the BBQ because there was too much waste.  So now they usually have it one night in Amphora (usually the last night).  Makes more sense

We do not like buffets.  The BBQ is a buffet.  So, we just fill a plate with lobster tails and that is all we eat.  Never wasted one.  Have even had waiters bring us another plate full when the first was empty.  Hopefully they come back before we sail again.  

Where are the lobster tails?  That was always the only thing we ate at the deck BBQ.  Hope they have not stopped serving them.  

On our last two cruises (October and January) the embarkation dining room lunch was in the same dining room as Reserve class.  Reserve entered from one door and others used the other door.

I have never seen a heated pool on any cruise ship on any line.  Heated hot tubs,

45 minutes ago, mittenscat23 said:

Thank you.  Haven't been on Princess in a really long time and things have changed. Many options for dining are available now and the medallion use

will be a learning curve..

Reservations for Planks and Steamers but you cannot make them until you board.

27 minutes ago, 20165 said:

Wow, glad i read though this thread because we would have definitely had an issue on our princess cruise in April. We werent aware there was a 15 drink limit on princess and when we order drinks, we usually only give the bartender 1 card, i guess medallion in this case, so we would definitely go over, especially sea days.  So it sounds like my wife and i need to order our own drinks which probably isnt that big of a deal, except for at dinner because they typically ask me for 1 card so we will need to make sure they take both of our medallions. 

Also, that 15 drink max per person its easy to find on the princess website. If you read through the plus/premium descriptions it doenst mention it. It is in the FAQ section though.

Also, you do not give them the medallion or even show it to them.  They might ask for your cabin number.  Their "machine" can read your medallion.  It will show your picture so they will verify they are charging it to the correct person.

5 minutes ago, mamafun said:

It's just looking like we would actually be able to enjoy four casual meals if we each get two credits, and each credit (at least at Salty Dog) would give us two plates.

 

I have only looked at the menu at Salty Dog, never actually eaten there.  But, I think the two plates is one of a soup, salad, or appetizer.  The second plate would be your entree.

1 hour ago, voljeep said:

Specialty ($29+) or casual ($15) ?

Casual 

5 minutes ago, Cinerama said:

I was on the Caribbean Princess ship last April and the Planks and Steamers were not open. If they are now, what hours are they open?.

They were both open in October an alternating nights.  No idea as to times.  Evening, not lunch.

17 minutes ago, mel8kri said:

Where is the juice bar on Enchanted? Is it open all day?

In our limited experience, the juice bar closed at 2 pm,

1 hour ago, Lady Arwen said:

Wake View Bar, deck 16 on Discovery.

We were on Discovery last month and the juice bar was in the middle of the buffet.  It was a room with coffee and pastries.  Very inconvenient for us as we do not eat in the buffet.  On the Caribbean Princess it was at one of the pool bars which was more convenient.

1 hour ago, MissP22 said:

Why even bother to ask when you know the DR is open at lunch?

So instead of walking from dining room to dining room, you will go to the correct one first.  I can find no rhyme or reason as to which one is open on which ship.  They have all varied on our cruises.

7 minutes ago, artvlay said:

We haven't been on Princess for a few years. Is the embarkation lunch available for all passengers? Is there a long wait to be seated?

Yes.  The crew will push you to the buffet.  Just ask which MDR is open.  If you share a table, the line usually moves fast.

22 hours ago, MargotH24 said:

The Wind Star and Spirit have a camper-style table and seating and the Wind Surf instead has a roomy desk and chair.  A folding table would not fit in either cabin configuration, but interesting that you bring yours.

Have to disagree.  We have used our table on both the Star and Surf.  It does fit.  Maybe you are thinking a card table.  Our table is something like 12 x 12 inches.  It is a little table.  Works great as a side table.  Perfect between two loungers on a beach.

We sailed on the Caribbean Princess in October and had no complaints.  Something like the 40th ship we have been on.  We have sailed on much worse ships.  Our worst - Celebrity Constellation and Azamara Quest.  Would never sail on them again.

We have travelled all over the world with a wine bottle opener in our bathroom bag with no problem ever.

Actually no idea what you are referring to, but, we bought a foldable table 30 years ago in St. Martin.  It fits in our suitcase.  We always travel with it.  Use it in the cabin.  Take it to the beach.  

We have always reserved specialty dining in advance.  We use the Web Version, not the App.  To my knowledge, casual dining can not be reserved in advance.  Planks and Steamers take reservations once on the ship.  I do not know about other casual dining.  

We got cans on Discovery.

1 hour ago, lorri111 said:

Can you use your Princess Plus package to get wine by glass in MDR rather than buy a discounted bottle?

Yes

45 minutes ago, Torfamm said:

I don’t think you are weird, just in the minority. Most passengers probably prefer to have their key card or medallion with them.  I may be in the minority as we don’t spend all our time together, even in port, especially since only one of us is interested in scuba diving.
 

Unless you intend to carry a laptop and try to use the web-based version of the app, no you have no way to use the app onboard.

 

Apps are designed for use with mobile devices. I’m not certain that the web-based version would even be useful onboard.

Thank you!   You assured me I have no need for the app.  I will stick with weird.  I am on my laptop during the Super Bowl.  I do stop to watch the commercials.  My husband has personally been to 20 Super Bowls.  Now it is cheaper to cruise.  Opposites do attract.  He took heads on the toss and won.

1 hour ago, Torfamm said:

I find a medallion much more convenient than a key card since I can wear it on a wristband during the day. I don’t have to worry about it being lost like I do when I cruise other lines. I hate having to hope a keycard stays safe while I swim or exercise, especially in port. That benefit has nothing to do with the app.
 

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So, I know I am weird.  My husband carries my key card in a folder from some cruise line.  Each card is in its own sleeve so both can be scanned without removing them.  And, I am weird.  My driver's license is also in his wallet.  I seldom have a purse with me.  We did buy the watches for our Princess medallions and use them.  But, half the time mine ends up in his pocket.  

So, can I do anything with this app if I do not have a cell phone?