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I'm seriously thinking of not buying internet but I'm wondering if there's free wifi in port terminals. Or do I need to search out a Sbux? I've got free worldwide wifi in those

So @Steelers36here's the laughable part. On my last half dz cruises port authority didn't care. I was group B on last cruise (June 26th) it was just get in line when you get there but got on while still boarding Group A. The only thing they were picky about was whether or not I could go through final priority line. I told her I was on my 39th cruise but 'she' was only clued into my gray medallion. No issue with the person actually checking me in And I'm finally completing my collection of different colored medallions

DON'T PAY FOR HIM!!!! It should show onboard. I'm just saying its sort of a non-issue. If it shows up as a charge then PSD can remove it. Relax.

Well I had a table in deluxe & premium balconies as well as mini-suite. I don't remember a room table in the standard balcony. But there was one on the balcony itself

So ~~~~~ here's my take. Your booking is reserved & paid for so you have a table, right?? Why don't you just add him to your table onboard?? Many don't even book until onboard to use OBC hoping for a table. You're ahead of the game as you are on a 2top already!! Adding: if you've paid for 2 on each booking, print that out & take with you. Specialty Dining or PSD can make sure you don't dbl pay for him.

I've had a table on all 5 balcony (+ 1 mini-suite) rooms since August 2021 (Discovery, Emerald, Royal, Ruby, Majestic). Expect one in 2 weeks on Enchanted Princess

Yeah I don't use DMW as it never worked for me. I show up the 1st day, pre-order dinner & then I'm asked what time I plan on eating. Finally if I prefer to eat solo or share. (2 top) Always get the same Head Waiter & table (or next one over). He needs to know where to bring the next day menus. Here's hoping it continues that way Everyone that I've spoken to onboard who did not request an arrival time was assigned one by deck and notified in that final email we get a week or two before boarding. It is not Princess-speak. It seems to be a default. Also if you use Princess shuttle, it's whatever time the shuttle gets there (never use shuttle in SeaTac. It sucks)

Exactly. And I've got 2 EU stops: Ringaskiddy, IR (for Cobh) & Azores. Last Southampton cruise only had Ireland

FWIW there will be unvaccinated onboard. Chat misunderstood and requested our waiver for this voyage. I was inquiring about next summer

That's an EU requirement not a Princess requirement. I think that's where some get hung up, expecting all countries to have adopted 1 universal rule and they haven't.

What does it mean? Read it yourself: self administered / just attest

In my case, I received an email today (14 days before boarding) that spelled it out in clear concise wording. Printed off the email and stick it in my carryon

In less than 2 weeks I'll be having lunch in Capri, ordering my dinner, and placing a request for vegetarian tea in my cabin on Saturday

You're right .... so what is #24?? Corrected: 1. Costa Atlantica -> CSSC 2. Costa Mediterranea -> CSSC 3. Costa neoRomantica -> Celestyal Cruises Experience 4. HAL Amsterdam -> Fred Olsen Bolette 5. HAL Rotterdam -> Fred Olsen Borealis 6. HAL Maasdam -> Seajets Aegan Myths 7. HAL Veendam -> Seajets Aegean Majesty 8. P&O Oceana -> Seajets Queen of the Oceans 9. POAU Pacific Aria -> Seajets 10. POAU Pacific Dawn -> Ambassador Ambience 11. Sea Princess > Foresee Cruises Charming 12. Sun Princess > Peace Boat Pacific World 13. Pacific Princess > Azamara Onward 14. AIDAcara -> Astoria Grande 15. AIDAmira -> Ambassador Ambition 16. AIDAvita-> left June 2022. Scrapped: 17. Costa Victoria 17. Carnival Fantasy 19. Carnival Inspiration 20. Carnival Fascination 21. Carnival Imagination 22. Carnival Sensation 1993 23. Carnival Ecstasy 1991 leaving October 2022

I board shortly after you (Sept 2nd) so my guess is I should get one maybe by Monday

Yes, clear as mud and don't bother asking Princess: Website -> not needed, attest only Chat -> added ArriveCAN. I don't go anywhere near Canada CVP -> medically assisted test needed as it's a TA HOWEVER, on the other thread ppl post that they've received emailed confirmation that it attest only as well as not being asked at port. Seems to be received about a week before boarding. Awaiting an email as I fly out Aug 30 to board Sept 2. I can test Aug 30th & still be within 3 calendar days. So yeah, confused. Awaiting emailed confirmation

Yes, sounds a lot like when I request an upsell and state the price I'm willing to pay. OTOH I book the room i want on the royal class ships then have it marked 'no upgrade.' Thinking there's less chance of being moved despite that notation

1. Costa Atlantica -> CSSC 2. Costa Mediterranea -> CSSC 3. Costa neoRomantica -> Celestyal Cruises Experience 4. HAL Amsterdam -> Fred Olsen Bolette 5. HAL Rotterdam -> Fred Olsen Borealis 6. HAL Maasdam -> Seajets Aegan Myths 7. HAL Veendam -> Seajets Aegean Majesty 8. P&O Oceana -> Seajets Queen of the Oceans 9. POAU Pacific Aria -> Seajets 10. POAU Pacific Dawn -> Ambassador Ambience 11. Sea Princess > Foresee Cruises Charming 12. Sun Princess > Peace Boat Pacific World 13. Pacific Princess > Azamara Onward 14. AIDAcara -> Astoria Grande 15. AIDAmira -> Ambassador Ambition 16. AIDAvita-> left June 2022. Scrapped: 17. Costa Victoria 17. Carnival Fantasy 19. Carnival Inspiration 20. Carnival Fascination 21. Carnival Imagination 22. Carnival Ecstasy 1991 23. Carnival Sensation 1993 24. Carnival Ecstasy 1991 (exiting fleet in October)

Currently National Express Coach suggests arriving 3.5 hrs before your flight, so not enough time to tour. (2 hr drive + 3.5 hrs before flight ..... )

Well in that you're booking the Plus fare reducing the gratuities has absolutely no effect on your fare. So why bother to stand in line when there's no benefit? It's not like you're going to get that (£353-150) £203. Looking at it another way; 40 Princess Plus -10 wifi -5 latte* -24* (for just 2 glasses cheapest wine) 1 gratuity *But you can have up to 15 drinks

Fixed.

When did you get the email?

@ocean soundsif cabins are side by side or in close proximity & linked then they'd need to upgrade all so that they stay in close proximity (or so my top notched retired CVP told me when I linked 4 bc of minors kids & adult kids)

Request: if boarding in SOUTHAMPTON between now & August 30th, can you please let me know if the port authorities (or check in personnel if done by Princess) requested a copy of your covid test results?? Princess is all over the board: Website -> not needed, attest only Chat -> added ArriveCAN. I don't go anywhere near Alaska CVP -> medically assisted test needed