sj_cavy

Our tour was cancelled and the money refunded immediately to our onboard accounts. An alternative was offered if we wanted to book. We decided we would use the extra day and go to the aquarium (so did a lot of other people). There was about a 10 minute wait to get in, it didn’t feel long as the line kept moving. There was lots to see and learn. 2 of us booked to do the turtle hospital tour for an extra $18. It was absolutely wonderful, the staff’s passion shone bright and it was amazing to be so close to such a beautiful creature. 

3 minutes ago, OzKiwiJJ said:

Was the eggplant parmegiana on the menu? That is one of my favourite Princess dishes.

It’s on the online menu, so I hope so because I want to try it.

1 hour ago, Aus Traveller said:

You can check your account on your Cruise Personalizer. If you click on 'payments' at the top of the page for the particular cruise, the credits on your account shown be shown and itemized.

It has shown up for one cruise but not the other one. That’s a next months job. 

After my call last week and calling again 48 hours later gave no results. I called our TA on Monday this week and they have been following up on the OBC. Today I received an email from our TA saying that the OBC has been applied to my name in the booking. Yay. 

4 hours ago, OzKiwiJJ said:

We'll get all we want in Sabatinis, but thanks. 😁😁😁

Speak for yourself. Some of us in those interior cabins would appreciate some smuggled real maple syrup. 🤣🤣🤣

2 hours ago, Cbtours said:

If 26th is full capacity like someone said then it will be a good test

49 minutes ago, Porky55 said:

🙁 awww I wanted to get on quickly 🥹

20 minutes ago, CDaze71 said:

Me tooooooooo 🤣

Me three!

16 minutes ago, dsch76 said:

So as promised I am back to review the watch medallion holder mentioned above. It worked as advertised, the medallion fitted nicely without being loose, at no time was I worried it would slip out and at no point did it look like it would break. It is a little bit of a struggle if you have a thick metal watch strap but I attached it eventually. Happy I bought it.

 

Good to know. The tags I ordered last month haven’t arrived yet, they were due last week. If they arrive this week, great, if not the would won’t end over it. 

1 hour ago, bazzaw said:

Plainly obvious where all of our missing QLD electricity is going to!!! 🙂

Must have a very long extension cord 🤣🤣🤣

We waved as Coral Princess and Cbtours as they went past Kings Beach tonight.
 

Photo credit to hubby. 

I spent 50 minutes on hold. The person who answered the call has sent a request off to the Solutions team and to call back in 48 hours to check on it. I don’t think they understood what shareholder benefits there are. They made a couple of comments about sharing the OBC over the bookings. 

14 minutes ago, Porky55 said:

To be honest with you, I always get the best results from phone calls to Princess if I ring in the morning. Perhaps you can try again tomorrow? Good luck 😆

I would love to, I’m just not able to. I start work about 8am and they don’t open until 9. Oh well. I got through after 50 minutes. My query has been sent to the Solutions people and I have been told to call back in 48 hrs to follow up.  

28 minutes ago, Porky55 said:

Hi, Cbtours and I want to know if you are still on hold, or if you got an answer? 🤔😲

I’m still on hold, I’m calling about OBC rather than the app.

1 hour ago, Aus Traveller said:

I am still puzzled at the "upload proof more than 24 hours of embarkation" and take the test "within 24 hours of embarkation". Maybe I will phone and see what a different customer service rep says. We could have the old case of asking three different people and get three different answers. Years ago we had a running joke on this forum of "Kylie from P&O". Someone got a silly answer from Kylie, so for years, when someone got a strange answer from a phone rep at P&O, the explanation was that it had to be Kylie.😁

Don’t say that, I’m currently on hold on the phone, I have hold music with occasional button beeps happening. 

1 hour ago, CDaze71 said:

Yes. This is my 50th birthday cruise. I had one booked on my actual birthday but Covid-19 cancelled. 

You are born the same year as hubby. 
 

My name is my initials and we own 2 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel’s. On Facey my name is my first name separated over first and last name, it wouldn’t allow me to have my middle initial & surname letters as my last name. It thought I was trying to make a DJ business account. 

9 hours ago, arxcards said:

P is for Princess

 

A mapping skills test?

8 hours ago, CDaze71 said:

OMG - look how many questions I have asked. Apologies. Thanks heaps for this. 

You asked all the questions we all want to know the answers to.

9 minutes ago, Jean C said:

Me too, thanks all. By the way, what is the onenote site?

OneNote is a Microsoft notebook. It can be used by one person or shared between a number of people. It’s a digital notebook that you can have lots of tabs for different categories or information. I use OneNote for info shared with my kids for our NZ cruise info and ideas. Also use it for school for Curriculum/Unit Planning information.

Thanks for the info on coffee. I will buy hubby some sachets next grocery shop and order hot water for tea with room service.

2 minutes ago, Porky55 said:

Morning - another one to add to your Q&A if you will - please;

Cabin power points - are they US/EU, or did they manage to add an AUS outlet? You may have to talk to the “commoners” 😉 in balcony and oceanview etc to double check - though if your suite doesn’t have AU outlet, pretty sure no other cabins will 🙄 

Even a photo for the “non believers” (sure they have been changed to AU) will help the cause 🤞

 

Thanks in advance 🤗

(if this is on your ‘to check’ list already, please ignore 😎)

 

Cheers, Rose.

 

 

That will definitely be useful information.

21 minutes ago, Porky55 said:

sj_cavy:   If you are referring to Club Class over not Club Class (CC) - this option is available when you book a mini suite only. We have CC on the 26th June cruise because DH (Dear Husband) wanted to try it out.

Nope, no Club Class for us, maybe one day.

2 hours ago, Cbtours said:

We're Club class and that is in in the Bordeaux dining room so maybe that will be used for lunches too. So I am not sure if you are asking me to check which is the best one?

My question is for when you get on board, do you find any difference other than decor? Do you prefer one of the other? The app gives the option of both rooms.

Thanks to all the comments. It’s great for learning more. On our first cruise we didn’t go to the MDR very often as there were issues with communication and expectations within the group we were with. I want to make the most of this cruise and I’m not sure if I should start booking for the MDR and what times to book for the different days. I want to push myself outside my comfort zone and meet more people. 

Sorry no photos from Kings Beach. The digital camera had user error issues that couldn't be sorted out. My phone showed a white blur on a black screen. 

33 minutes ago, arxcards said:

Can you ring the pilot station. I am in Newcastle ATM, but I might be able to make it if he can hold the ship for an hour. 😂

You give them a call and let me know what they say. 😆

15 minutes ago, arxcards said:

Sorry, they are a wee bit late - it is now saying 4am at the pilot station, 7:45am berthed at the terminal

That could be better. I’m not sure I could stay awake or get up for a 2am sail past and then go back to bed. An early wake up could work better.

3 minutes ago, arxcards said:

Which translates to no votes aboard.

 

Is anyone around the Mooloolaba to Caloundra stretch heading out for some ship spotting around 2am? 😁

I was just looking to see if I could work out about what time she could be passing by.