DuaneO

Well, we on the 32 day cruise on the Saphire right now, we booked 5 full days of the Sanctuary, we did that within an hour on board. The problem you cannot prebook on line - like a spa time. So once we go up there we managed to get a decent location locked in. surprising ti us there were many before who locked in places for the 32 days. And it was told to use the Back 2 backs are generally the first to lock in. but don’t fear, folks change their minds and as today only 20 were booked off and on today. Off and on is AM/PM and there’s entire day. PM had the vast majority. btw I just asked the steward if there is a rate for booking the space for the entire length of the cruise .. the answer is no.

I understand, that a Medallion is required. The reason for this item, is for security needs of boarding and location of an individual. They are free and can be picked up at the port. The Medallion, is used for everything from identity, to restaurant bookings (mDR or specialities restaurants), the on board shops, bars etc. and it’s used as a tracking device on board the ship. keycards I understand we’re discontinued. You must go thru the Medallion app or the online web version to complete the required process. it’s rather painless and it’s rather useful. I’ve on my 14 cruise using the device.

That is correct, tubs are only in mini suites and suites cabins. heres your cabin detail… note shower only

I’m on a 32day cruise, our upgrade is 115 before cruise start we’re in 10 days, and no offers yet. So their chart they use…. is flawed. I guess they may send an offer when they feel they have reached a specific % of bookings.

maybe this will speed up things… it did for me. There is a web site called ID.me…. It’s generally used for military, vets and Governmental agencies including state county and cities… and teachers. it’s a clearing house used by the Feds and corporate businesses who cater to the services of the agencies above. Princess utilize ID.mefor access to the military discounts. I processed the entire transaction with princess and was cleared in minutes. I use ID.me for various needs. I’m both a vet and an ex Fed. the reason I preferred this process, no paperwork was passed on to anyone, Including the ID.me. They have links to the DoD registry, including me past employer in the Feds. might look into this to help clear quickly the Military/Vet discount/OBC… to my knowledge this is used accross the cruise industry.

Well most of us are not TA. we just use the app and are at the mercy of PCL if it works. So we don’t always get the big picture like you did. I was on the app yesterday, went to arrive time, that kept telling me it’s too early for assignment. Today at 8am I went to see if I can assign my arrival time and there was nothing. I looked at the app (Apple) and they updated the app last night. Called my PCL rep, she told me they did remove that option, but it wasn’t notified to the general guest. sorry, Plus and I’m a Platinum member, going to elite on my next cruise… they allowed us for at lease 10 cruises thru that line that’s marked suites and Elite.

Two things happen today, the status went blue… a few minutes later went green… Sooo I paid for the shipping when I order the medallions the day of booking. So each time you reload the app.. you will go blue… then a few moments back to green. I guess they are checking for issues. But they are not open to tell you the cause, if you go blue… You have to search it yourself. secondly today they discontinued the arrival group question. Now they are assigning your arrival times. Only folks who are not bothered, Elite, Platinum and the Premiere Plus subscribers. You just show up when you like. lots of changes…

I went into the web editor and found the date of this post content="Thu Feb 02 09:50:03 PST 2023"> so it’s recent.

I’m on the Crown Princess currently. Hawaii 15 days cruise. The only places you can get brewed coffee is the Main Dining Rooms free at meal times only. The international Cafe sells brewed coffee to non coffee card carrying guests. The bev packages I understand folks are included. there is a second coffee on the grand class ships on the Lido deck. It’s by the cones counter. Tonight I asked if they have brewed coffee, the answer is the International Cafe has that on hand. They can make a expresso version… see coffee card for free. the lido deck buffets are the syrup style coffe only. That’s on hand all day and night. also, hot chocolate is not free anymore again International Cafe… but I understand you can get it for breakfast in the MDR. I hope this helps… oh btw it’s $35 dollars for the card. My wife loves hot tea, without it it would be a charge too. I tea is free in the lido area and in the mdr meal times.

The answer is northland cruise terminal. It’s directly in the town area. So ease to get around. we were told the night before our trip started (May 10, 2022 cruise) of the change. The reason given was mammal navigation issues of speed with the in flux of whales in the area. the strange part, the local paper for the Prince Rupert town announced it May 4, stating this specific cruise will be the first to arrive. Hence no Victoria stop…. with the fun ArrivCAN requirement we have to cancel the stop to Victoria and re enter the new location. But when we got in the ship they told us the CBP Canada will accept the canceled port… I just wonder if they will? any ways yes, there are excursions for the location. And being a new port, I expect it will have even more in the future. should be interesting, the town is bigger than Skagway so there could be more to do.

Thank for correcting the app name my apple iPad kept fixing it to arriveCAM….

Unknown, guessing you may have to enter entry dates, then the QR code I.would best guess it would cover that... but I haven’t had that situation given to me yet… I’m going to Whitehorse via train from the cruise ship. I guess I will find out rapidly. The problem is there is little published about this app.

Your required “stated on the Canadian Border Service site” you must obtain a accessCAN QR code to enter the cruise ship, aircraft or vehicle entry into Canada. the Ruby Princess was the first ship to travel to Alaska 23Apr from SFO. They required every passenger to have loaded the app on site and complete the accessCAN process before you could enter the terminal. you can also do the app using the web and print a receipt with the QR on it at home to save steps. Another words Princess cannot let you on the ship without this process completed. I checked with princess customer service they are aware but have very little details. you will need the QR code on your smart phone or on a printed receipt… this when the ship docks in Canada or if you plan to drive or take the train to Whitehorse. The Princess medication app doesn’t cover this subject. And their is practically nothing about this subject, except a brief paragraph in the health checkin also, be advised, the service is free. There are folks selling this service for $65 each person, it’s fraud be careful. I have posted what the card shows once you are checked prior to entry into the terminal.