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Mine used to, not on my last cruise. Because mine didn't come the next day, I had to request it a couple days after disembarkation. Then, I had to wait around two weeks. When I received it, it looked nothing like the "simple" folio one is accustomed to receive while on ship, or those you received the next day in your inbox, w/o asking for it. What I got the "all you can eat, baby!" version of the folio. Anything and everything that may have been a charge if I didn't have the package was listed there. In the least user-customer friendly but the most accounting-friendly format possible (two or more entries for each transaction, debited, then credited etc.) I was also charged for complimentary items that I had noticed on my folio while on the ship and had asked about, however believed Princess when I was told "don't worry, they will dissappear from your folio and you will never get charged for them anyway". Should have known better, this one is on me. Over a month ago, I asked for those charges to be credited back, has not heard anything back yet.

Porters may not be so engaging, so you'd better ask them if you are OK to drop off your luggage. I managed to drop off ours around 8:30 before. There are lots of stores, coffee shops, restaurants etc. starting from 15m walk from the cruise port. Einstein bagel, total wine for your wine shopping etc. We we haven't been luck on the actually boarding time though. They open the waiting area doors around 10 alright, but then you start waiting in the waiting area. You are giving numbers (or was it letters) and being let in in groups etc. etc. In my experience, never before 11:30 & as late as 1:30 is realistic time to be on the ship.

My experience was also on a cruise disembarked in Port Everglades. Were you asked to fill out a form (not W-2G, but a custom form created by the cruiseline)? This may either be a new thing or something Port Everglades CBP specifically asked the cruise companies to do. Because I wasn't asked to fill out anything last year in LA, where I had also won some money in table games.

$1,200 threshold is for slot machines only, does not apply to table games. That is why I was surprised to be asked to fill out a form.

After some table game winnings, the Princess casino cashier made me fill out a form once, which included my SSN, address etc. and took a copy of my DL. She made it clear that it was not for tax purposes, but for their internal filing. I didn't end up getting stopped at the customers though.

Unfortunately not pending, it is on my cc, it is realized.

I got back from a prestige and I have a charge of $89 for photo package on my cc I have to deal with now. It was supposed to be free w/prestige! I haven't even received my folio yet but fortunately I paid it off on my last day on the ship. That is how I know it can't be anything but the photo package charge that we were told on our visit to the booth that "you will see a charge on your folio but your credit card never be charged for it because your name is on the Prestige list and it is complimentary" Well, should have taken that fella's name and his written statement on the spot:)

The cruise is sold in both ways. As two separate cruises and also as one two-leg cruise. So, I will clear entry in SF with bunch of other passengers. No problem there. Aside from the luggage, it seems like the only problem would be causing the good people of the cruise line some headache they really don't need. Thank you very much for the thorough response Chief.

1-Lets correct the route: SF-Vancouver-SF-Ensenada-SF 2-Permanently disembarking in SF after Vancouver, WITHOUT informing anyone. (Say the captain is a family friend and I don't want him to know that I am disembarking early. Because I suspect he would give my wife a call, who is not with me on the trip, and let her know that I left, when my wife thinks that I'd still be on the ship another 3-4 days. But actually, I preferred to get off and go golfing at Sedgefield Country Club with my buddies for those days.) Q1: Would I be violating any US laws by permanently disembarking in SF? Q2: I see that you are highly knowledgeable on these matters, and generously sharing your knowledge any I appreciate it. While I don't expect anyone to know much about a cruise line's own bylaws (procedures, guidelines, passenger contracts etc.), in your opinion, would I be violating any of the cruiseline's bylaws by permanently disembarking in SF? Would they get mad at me once they found out I was gone and do mean things to me?

How about the same port. Can I disembark at the end of the 1st leg of a two-leg cruise, say San Fran-Vancouver-San Fran-LA-San Fran and I get off in San Fran after Vancouver. Would this be a problem?

I am in a similar situation and want to explore my options. I may have to cancel an upcoming cruise. I called 1-888-772-6697 and I was told that $200/person non-refundable would be gone. I'd only be credited the port fees + taxes. So, cancelling entire cruise $200 X 2 = $400 gone. Cancelling guest #2, $200 is gone. Replacing guest #2 is free of charge. I am planning to book another casino offer too. Is 1-888-772-6697 the number you called that helped you to save you your non-refundables? Did you do that the same time you were booking the second cruise? On one phone call, cancel the October Meditt cruise and book the CA Coastal cruise? This customer service line is a really pain.Any other tips you may have is appreciated.

Casual players (or players playing the way I don't approve :))))) are everywhere. I play cuz it is fun. Sharing my inner thoughts regarding how a hand I played resulted in this forum does in no way mean that such inner thoughts were shared at the table after such hand is played. I'd never want to negatively affect anyone's cruise experience (the vacation they have been longing for), by expressing my disappointment verbally or by eyerolling etc. I am hardly serious about anything but that does not mean I can't think seriously 🙂

Hey Rich, if you played BJ at $25 table at Sky, we may have played together. I was the guy at 3rd base, usually tipsy on scotch. I agree with your logic if one's bet amount is steady. If you bet the way I bet, sometimes table minimum, other times 20X of that, then that 20X hand I'd much prefer everyone played by the book. Someone taking my 10 on my double where they should have stayed may even itself out by taking a 5 and leaving me the 10 next hand, but it will be hard for me not to think about that 20X hand double for a while:) If everyone plays it right, and I lose, of course I am not happy but I don't mind as much. When it get more irritating is that everyone does not play right, then I lose as a result of that. A loser would never miss the opportunity to blame someone else for his loses, so don't be so generous to give me that opportunity🙂

Casino was busier than usual in the eveninings. Lots of action on craps table. No extra crowd for blackjack though. At least this was my Prestige cruise experience.

Back from a 7-night with Sky. Interior with $250 FP for CBS. Average one hour/night, average $200/hand on BJ. not booking, the offers are getting kinda stupid. Why even bother offering em? BTW, sky is such a disappointment from almost every aspect but the food quality (not variety).

prestigeplayers@princesscruises.com contacted me three weeks before the cruise and I picked airport pickup. Then I was contacted by the local passenger pickup company, very smooth transaction. Forgot my cellphone in the car, had it back in my hands 15mn later. I'd imagine that you'd be reimbursed for your parking expenses by the casino hosts should you choose the parking option. Keep your receipt / quote.

Just as I was looking for things to do in Cozumel, I found this instead. Source - Yahoo "Four warring Mexican drug cartels indiscriminately kill to assert dominance..." "In the process, Americans — and visitors from around the world — have become collateral damage, seen gruesome violence or "just disappear, wiped off the face of earth," Armes said. Over the last two weeks, cartel members dismembered rival gang members with machetes in tourist hot spot Cancun; a California woman was killed in the crossfire near a popular Tulum beach; and an abducted New York man was left in a secluded jungle with his eyes taped shut."

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msmzrose may be able to help you.

I've never requested being tracked for points but since I am offers, I am sure my plau is somewhat tracked. Some dealers say "checks play" loudly on some hands, getting the pit boss' attention for bigger hands. But I didn't notice a consistency between the dealers about what constitutes a big hand. At the $50 minimum table, my experience is that it is mostly over $400/hand, but again your dealer may vary.

Looks like the minimum qualifiying offer is Interior with $250 FP, which is what I got as Come back & Play offer. 4 nights cruise, average 30-45mn/night, average $150/hand on BJ. I am not gonna book that offer, not really worth it. I think Princess wants me to gamble a couple hours every night to give me free balcony.

Thank you for the lovely TR and the pictures. Have you been around the retreat pool at deck 17? Do you know whether it is heated or not, or any of the pools for that matter?

One thing to note about retreat pool (and the whole area around it) is that it is always windier than the rest of the open areas on the ship. I think this is because how it is situated, completely (and immediately) surrounded by the next deck. So that makes it shape like a bowl and I think this may be the reason for the extra wind in there. I personally don't mind it at all. It really is around 3-4 feet in depth. So when it gets windy, I'd just sit on the bottom of the pool, all body sunk in:) Does anyone here know whether it is heated or not?

Mine is on March 2nd, so a month and half ahead. They give me a week to reply. No phone number to ask questions, such as, are the packages below for one person or for everyone in my party, i.e. 2 ppl? "Select your package by completing the survey. Details about each package can be found below: BASK: Go all in on relaxation with a spa treatment valued at up to $150, five chances to scratch and win, plus dinner with your Executive Casino Host. TREK: Bet on excitement with an onshore jaunt valued at up to $150, a chance to make a Deal… or No Deal, and a photo package to remember it all."

This is what my email said. "On embarkation day, visit your Executive Host in the casino for more information about your suit selection." But my offer (and my booking) is balcony. Does that mean I will be upgraded to a suit once onboard? Is that what happenned to you?