Ombud

24 minutes ago, latebuyer said:

Thanks for suggestion though. So after i submit payment does it go to the shopping cart?

Yes. Your TA, CVP,  or 1800Princess can also do it for you if you want it all on 1 ticket. In the past I've bought as little as $10 obc when that's all I thought I'd need (had a lot of promotion obc) thru my CVP

Select Payments:

And balance and crew appreciation:

Optionally you could go to Onboard Services and buy $25 of Refundable OBC as you seem to be close to the target amount ($1200)

3 hours ago, JF - retired RRT said:

When you order Elite Tea, does it count as a room service order? Or is it "free"?

Free and changing mini bar is also free

On 1/15/2024 at 11:59 AM, cr8tiv1 said:

Amendment:  I want to thank the poster that recommended using a pre-paid card.  I have been searching my home for such a card.  Finally found a digital one for $5.  Applied it to my shoreside account. 

 

Accepted and still 7 out of 7.  

 

Brilliant.  

If that's the case one could ostensibly get a prepaid Walgreens Visa card for $10 ($3.95 to activate & $6.05 balance), enter that for shoreside, & the 'real' Visa for onboard?

$15 each day for non-Elite passengers. 

On 7/9/2023 at 5:21 PM, cr8tiv1 said:

Kogashima - shuttle was $28.  Our first stop.  I didn't know any better.  Shuttle was waiting for us and someone with a clip board took my name and cabin number.  Convenient, but not necessarily the most inexpensive way to get from the ship to town.  

Do you remember where the shuttle dropped you off?? My primary sites will be: Shiroyama Park,  Tenmonkan Square,  and Terukuni Shrine.  How did they identify you when you got back on?? $28 isn't that bad for a solo. Better than the taxi fares I saw online

Push harder. My CVP just did a lift & shift on everything including Shareholder OBC. I cannot imagine how CVPs can do it but TAs cannot

Sun Princess makes only 4 stops & 1 stop is here. I can't find anything to do. Suggestions?

6 minutes ago, BlueCO102 said:

The new app does have the QR code. It is in the "Boarding Pass" tab toward the top of the home page.

OK. I'm too far out. 

8 minutes ago, SargassoPirate said:

Followup.  The table is still unoccupied at 12:00 noon and other passengers have started piling old magazines, paperbacks, used coffee cups, etc on it.  I wish I could see the Table Hog's reaction when they return.

 

Too funny.

Even better:

2 hours ago, Host CJSKIDS said:

... the stuff needs to go to the lost and found!!

1 hour ago, Host CJSKIDS said:

Maybe the stuff needs to go to the lost and found!!

I like the way you think!! 

26 minutes ago, Mud_Shark said:

On a recent cruise, on the library table, there was a half completed jigsaw puzzle with a hand written sign on it that read "Do Not Touch".  It was there for at least 3 days before someone crossed out the word "Not".

 

I love jigsaw puzzles!! I would've totally completed it for them or at least significantly changed it and invited others to do so as well

If they don't want it touched, take it to their room

The new app doesn't have the QR code. Just green or blue. I've not been asked recently whether I was green or blue, just if I had my medallion 

Yeah. No. Not. Ever. I don't give anyone access to my account. But that said, I redacted that stmt page, sent it in on app, had obc 3 days later.

I can't make dining reservations on Sun Princess (9/23/24 - 10/9/24). So frustrating. 

I also changed from Cove Balcony to Deck 10 forward. And marked no upgrade, of course. Deck 6 looks perfect if I've got kids with me, otherwise not so great. 

I'm not a magician fan so I'm wondering about the "new direction."  I always skip the magic shows

Really hope there's a LIVE FROM next month

My CVP is still in Seattle. I'm positive about that as a friend actually met up with her before a recent cruise. 

I've given up on chat. Great idea, lousy implementation.  

28 minutes ago, Triger said:

No change this month.  On our last 2 cruises we had to wait with everyone else to get our medallion.  FYI!  At this time only USA residents can receive their medallion in advance.  The issue is, as stated above - only 2 lines, no line for Elite to collect their medallion ....... In addition if you arrive for your assigned time once processed you get on. 

Sorry. Thought you were in Canada 🇨🇦 so able to have it mailed to you. Agree that it is unfair for Europeans, Aussies, and Kiwis to have the with medallion / without medallion check in system

1 minute ago, Happy2cruise said:

On the Emerald in November and was told the only Elite perk was sending the laundry not free tokens. After much discussion of other ships giving free tokens rep relented and gave us some .

Odd. I got them on the Emerald 5/27-6/1-6/17 but then the Captain retired 6/17/23. Glad to hear that they relented on your voyage

16 minutes ago, TRLD said:

There is still priority boarding for those of us that arrive early. The only change is the check in line now more a matter if you get your Medallion in advance (green line) or choose to get it at the port (blue line). Once you check in there is still early boarding for Elite/Platinum if you arrive before boarding starts. If boarding has started you get to go straight on even if they are calling boarding groups.

So still priority boarding.  Thought maybe @Triger had discovered a change enacted this month ... (haven't cruised since Nov / Dec 2023 and things change all the time)

12 hours ago, Triger said:

No more separate priority boarding, no more WiFi, no more subbing mini bar for coffee card (in a non drinker).  They no longer have coffee cards or soda cards, you have to buy the whole package or a la carte.  We still like Princess but more like RC, after your $$$.

That's so disappointing! Must be a new 2024 change as I had priority boarding in November as well as priority disembarkation lounge in December.  Will definitely miss that perk in April. (All greens checked in together but then to different lounges based on status until ship ready for embarkation  .... so fast)

OTOH I prefer the new modified laundry perk: they still do mine BUT I can also do it myself on their free tokens. Only takes an hour total while I enjoy breakfast on my balcony (cold wash, cooler dry, no damage from rollers moving it along)

1 hour ago, tricks79 said:

Thank you @Ombud. Conflicting responses. Contacted another 3rd party travel agent and they told me that I would not be able to use OBC to purchase the Princess Plus, only individual packages. If I will not be able to use OBC for purchasing Princess Plus while boarding, I would rather buy it now and guarantee the $60pp. If I can buy with OBC, think I will take chances and wait until I board. Cruise ships on 03/09/24. Thats why i'm bothering everyone here. 🙂

FIRST & FOREMOST I AM NOT UPSET BY YOUR QUESTIONING BUT: It is in the TAs best interest for you to buy it now. But the onboard accountant will (as recently as 12-8-23) lump all refundable obc together and nonrefundable obc together. Purchasing Plus onboard is just a charge against that. They will charge against your nonrefundable OBC first. Once that is exhausted they will charge against the refundable.  

As I stated this is how it was last month. New month / new year / but my best guess is the TAs are wrong. Might I suggest that you go to ANY current sailing and inquire if there's been a dramatic change as of yesterday.

Here's one:

6 minutes ago, john watson said:

 

I too am on Sun Princess in September in a Cove Balcony.  As far as I can work out they are inset as in an alcove with a hole cut out of the side of the ship.  Similar to sheltered balcony on Queen Mary2 or original Sun Princess 1995 i.e. no glass front..

 

Regards John

OMG we are finally on the same ship!! You've helped me out so much on past cruises embarking from Southampton.  In fact I found my favorite dive due to you (Dancing Man Brewery). Anyway I'm pretty sure it was you!

As long as I can get fresh air, I'm good

Yeah @cujosmom. Sometimes PCL is unaware of what Ocean Medallion Fulfillment Center is up to. Breaking it down:

1. You will not be billed the $10 until the medallion ships

2. You will remain in the Blue Lane until you approve Shoreside transactions BUT you do not need to use the medallion to shop on land. I've read that they ask if you have medallion in hand not if you're Green or Blue when embarking. So if you have your medallion go to the Green Line

3. There isn't anyone to call

Adding: no one asked me for my QR Code just to see my medallion but I haven't embarked under the new app. Last cruise Nov - Dec 2023

@tricks79 welcome to Cruise Critic and yeah, often the 1800Princess ppl are a little clueless. I can state with 100% certainty that the entire bar staff will try to get you to use your OBC to add Plus to your profile as soon as you step onboard. Also there is no distinction between TA (Priceline) and Princess OBC. Only between refundable and nonrefundable, with nonrefundable used first. As to whether PCL is planning another increase in Plus cost, your guess is as good as mine 😕