27 minutes ago, d9704011 said:

Sounds like things went well.  Is that  all pax or just all Princess Air pax?

All passengers flying out same day as departure.

Testing in Vancouver

We just completed a cruise on the Discovery Princess from Los Angeles to Vancouver and flew home to Los Angeles directly after the cruise.  We had booked our air on Princess Air, and used the Princess transfer.  No COVID tests required to disembark in Canada, but flights to US required Negative test result.

Princess tested all passengers flying to international destinations on departure day, on-board on the day before departure.  They assigned passengers time slot to visit a ship dining room where they did the COVID test in groups, we waited 15 min for results in the dining room, and were handed the written results before leaving the dining room.  Took about 30 min including wait time.  No cost for the on-board Princess test.

Best part was Princess had transmitted Negative test result to the airline, so we only had to verify the info already transmitted at check in.

Also Princess required all passenger to complete the ArriveCAN app and Canada customs forms before our 1st Canada stop in Victoria, and we all walked off with no stopping for Canada immigration at either Victoria and Vancouver.  Very easy disembarkation in Canada.

Testing in Vancouver

We just completed a cruise on the Discovery Princess from Los Angeles to Vancouver and flew home to Los Angeles directly after the cruise.  We had booked our air on Princess Air, and used the Princess transfer.  No COVID tests required to disembark in Canada, but flights to US required Negative test result.

Princess tested all passengers flying to international destinations on departure day, on-board on the day before departure.  They assigned passengers time slot to visit a ship dining room where they did the COVID test in groups, we waited 15 min for results in the dining room, and were handed the written results before leaving the dining room.  Took about 30 min including wait time.

Best part was Princess had transmitted Negative test result to the airline, so we only had to verify the info already transmitted at check in.

Also Princess required all passenger to complete the ArriveCAN app and Canada customs forms before our 1st Canada stop in Victoria, and we all walked off with no stopping for Canada immigration at either Victoria and Vancouver.  Very easy disembarkation in Canada.  

7 minutes ago, AstoriaPreppy said:

 

Uh... LA is definitely part of the United States. I can fly from JFK-LAX without a passport, or covid test (and have done so recently).

Not sure I'm following? 

 

 

I intended to say, Flying back to Los Angeles, California from Vancouver, Canada requires a COVID test per airline requirements.

4 minutes ago, AstoriaPreppy said:

I know we Americans are notoriously bad at geography, but I'm sure most of BC and Canada would be annoyed if I didn't point out that Vancouver is very definitely still a foreign port, is not considered a sailing from the United States, and these regulations from Princess don't apply 🤣

If Vancouver is still a foreign port ( as you indicate),  why isn't sailing from Los Angeles considered "sailing from the United States"?

Flying back to Los Angeles, California requires a COVID test per airline requirements.

On 2/7/2022 at 1:34 PM, AstoriaPreppy said:

We're sailing on the Royal Princess in May from Vancouver. My question isn't about testing to get *on* the ship, but testing to get off. 

 

Currently, I believe Princess is doing complimentary disembarkation testing at US ports for foreigners who need a test to get back to their home country. But I can't seem to find anything for departures from foreign ports for US citizens. I'm just trying to figure out what we might need to do/book/plan, and I can't seem to find anything. Will Canada require on-board testing to disembark? Will Princess provide these onboard? Or in the terminal? Or are we on our own?

 

If anyone has any details, I'd appreciate it. 

Princess website updated Feb 7, 2022 states:

CruiseHealth™ FAQ: Sailings from the United StatesUpdated February 7, 2022

Post-Cruise

1 hour ago, Steelers36 said:

I do not have literal confirmation, but I think the discount would apply to an individual day purchase.  

 

It would be nice if someone on board is dropping into the Internet Cafe, they could ask the Mgr if one is buying a single day internet, does the 50% discount apply if eligible?  

We just got off the Grand from the Oct 9 Cabo cruise and the Elite 50% Internet discount does apply to the Daily rate.  It shows up on the Medallion app when selecting the Internet section as $10 per day as the discounted rate.

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On 3/15/2021 at 1:04 AM, Ecuador said:

Looking at cabins E428 or E429.Both are below seawalk and was wondering how affected they are by blue light from above at night. Also are there any noise/smoking issues as the promenade deck is directly below.?

Cabins 420 to 427 are have the largest balconies of any Balcony cabins and are barely visible from the Seawalk. Our favorite cabins. Here are some photos.

On 1/30/2021 at 5:47 PM, tere247 said:

Can you submit one request for more than one cruise, or one request for each cruise?

Last night we Fax'd a request for S/H OBC for 3 future cruises, Oct 21, and two in Mar 22, and this morning received confirmations of all three from Princess. AWESOME!

On 12/26/2020 at 11:43 AM, MsPoppadom said:

Many thanks! We booked one but now we have another friend who wants to join us, and we have to move cabins as our quirky balcony won't sleep 4.

 

Would you happen to know how badly the upper pulman blocks balcony access in these cabins (or in MiniSuites) as that's what we'd prefer rather than standard balcony (twins with bunks over).

 

Thanks,

Sanna

Sana,

Check out these photos of minisuite M522

https://www.cruisecritic.com/photos/ships/regal-princess-679/member-3/148516

https://www.cruisecritic.com/photos/ships/regal-princess-679/member-3/148517

I am not aware of any quad balcony cabins on the Princess ships.

13 hours ago, MsPoppadom said:

 These photos are amazing! We've just booked E408 on Sky Princess (for 2022, though) but these pics are making me super excited for the size of the balcony and location. Much prefer having promenade below than a lifeboat to my knees - we had that on Royal. 

 

LuvKruzn, would you mind if I used some of your Google pics on a blog post to highlight the perks of this obstructed cabin of ours? Same to you, Canadian burger. The shot from the promenade looking up, displaying the shape of the balcony is great and I'd like to share that too. I would've contacted you two directly but CC no longer seems to allow direct messages between members.

 

Hope we all get cruising soon! 

MsPoppadom/Vegancruiser

 You are certainly welcome to use the photos.  We are certain you will LOVE this cabin. Location and View is Perfect for this class of ships. Our favorite cabin. We have booked it on the Majestic Princess for B2B cruises on Oct 2021.  Sure hope its safe by then. Enjoy your cruising! 

On 6/10/2019 at 4:39 AM, mdsgu said:

 

The next day, Saturday, was Santorini!  We all met for breakfast, and then my father-in-law and I headed up to Lido about 15 minutes before they were to start handing out tender tickets (if you have an NCL excursion, you don't need a tender ticket, but we had a private tour arranged).  The ticket station was in one corner of Lido, and before the line started moving, it had snaked all the way around the perimeter of the deck and back into the ship.  lights.

What deck number is the Lido deck?

Where on Lido was the ticket station located?

16 hours ago, mdsgu said:

 

The next day, Saturday, was Santorini!  We all met for breakfast, and then my father-in-law and I headed up to Lido about 15 minutes before they were to start handing out tender tickets (if you have an NCL excursion, you don't need a tender ticket, but we had a private tour arranged).  The ticket station was in one corner of Lido, and before the line started moving, it had snaked all the way around the perimeter of the deck and back into the ship.  We were only about 1/2 way back.  Once it started, it moved fairly quickly, and we got Tender #7.  Arrival was as scheduled, and there appeared to be only one other ship in port.  Surprisingly, the tenders were VERY quick and efficient -- if your only experience with tenders is in the Caribbean, this is nothing like that. 

😎OUTSTANDING REVIEW😎

We will be doing same cruise on Jun 20 with family group and your review is very helpful.

Santorini Tender Ticket Question:  

We have a group of 15 in 5 cabins that desire an early departure together. 

Do we all have to get in line for tickets, or just one from each cabin, or can one member get tickets for all 5 cabins?

Look forward to more tips.  Thanks so very much.

On 6/1/2019 at 7:31 AM, Dar & Bob said:

Hoping someone is just off of the Jade on the Greece/Italy itinerary.  I would love to hear your experiences good and bad about the ship, the ports etc.  We are going in September with a group and hoping to gain some in site. 

Here is a excellent review currently being updated daily.

Jade from Rome, 5/23/19

On 2/5/2019 at 8:23 AM, erby2283 said:

Question tho those who have used Italy Tours - did you pay for your tour when confirmed or did you pay a less amount up front and then pay the balance closer to the cruise?

We just reserved the Amalfi Coast tour for a private group of 12 and desire to pay by credit card. We were given the choice to pay any amount of deposit with the reservation and balance 10 days before we leave for our trip.

Cleve Bodden is ABSOLUTELY THE BEST TOUR GUIDE in Roatan.  He tailors his tour to fit your requests and you will have a BLAST!

99% of 710 reviews on TripAdviser rate him EXCELLENT.

Here is link to his website.

Enjoy.

Any tips for best lobster in Rockland, ME or Corner Brook, NS?

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First sea day and Glacier Bay evenings on Star.

First-time cruiser question...thanks all!

 

On Princess, any insight as to what the second evening at sea holds en route from Vancouver to Ketchikan? Any traditional events like formal night or...? Trying to figure out when to reserve at the Crown Grill on the Star. Sounds amazing!

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Available on Amazon at.

https://www.amazon.com/Alaska-Starbucks-Here-Collectors-Ounce/dp/B00BW6IB2A.

I collect the SB You Are Here mugs and would love to get one or two in Alaska.

 

I see there are two in Juneau, one at a Safeway and one at Fred Meyer. In Ketchikan there is one at Carr's. Has anyone actually been to any of these? Can I take an Uber or a cab to get there from the ship? And do they even have the mugs?

 

Any info would be appreciated!!!

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Were dress shirt without tie and jacket acceptable for men on the formal nights in dining rooms?

I just got off the Star Princess yesterday. I brought clothes for formal

night but never made it to one :'). We had an early traditional seating, and it was hard to get there for some reason. However, I will say they have several photo stations around if you are interested or if that makes a difference in your choice on what to wear.

 

We saw everything from what I would call business casual/church clothes to pretty dressy. (I personally did not see any tuxedos).

 

Based on some pre-cruise literature I had read, I was under the impression jeans could not be worn to the dining room. I brought slacks and never wore them. Jeans were fine and accepted with no problems.

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:cool: Check out Cubavera Guayaberas web page and get it before your cruise.

You'll LOVE Cuba!

Enjoy!

As indicated Credit cards are not accepted in Cuba. However a very easy exchange booth is located in the Havana cruise terminal. Just bring your US dollars and they exchange very quickly. Some tour companies accept USD as do some merchants and vendors.

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We are booked into E737 on Coral in November. Thanks, everyone, for the vibration comments. If we experience this at least we'll know what it is:) Ray and Marcie - can you tell me if the stateroom balcony is at all open to the public aft area or is it private?

The cabin can only be seen by someone bending over around the end of the back balcony and looking in. Very little of it is not covered. It can not be seen from anyone above.

Here are some additional photos of the balcony (Click on the Link)

Coral Princess Cabin E737 Photos

We have booked the same cabin on other side of ship on the Island Princess for our upcoming Panama Canal RT from LA. Enjoy!

Sunrise in San Pedro, Los Angeles Cruise Port

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Cool,

I like those types of images where there is something on the foreground to midground with the sunset. Adds interest.

Here's a sunrise photo from our safari in Kruger National Park, South Africa

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