ronjoh

23 minutes ago, PacnGoNow said:

I would not worry about blue vs green.  I watched the last 2 years how little difference it made in the lanes. Maybe 2-5 min difference.  

We’ve used many different ports for embarkation.  Still do your checkin online or on the App and forget about the color.  

 

We elites still have priority boarding.  So, once you checkin you’ll still go to the elite lounge and have priority boarding.  
 

What port do you usually use, that you say is a slow boarding process, if I may ask?

 

 

 

We are using Vancouver. In the past there were no green vs blue. You were allowed to pick an arrival time. We pick the first group (11:30 to 12:30) and when we arrived the line was about 80 yards long and after 20 minutes (before we moved up) the line had snaked out the doors. There was no priority line for Elite until customs and security had been cleared and then we were sent to the priority area. This took about 45 minutes to one hour from the time we arrived (probably due to customs clearance). This was in Vancouver.

On this (Vancouver) cruise we completed all the required information and were assigned a green priority. When we were able to chose an arrival time (about 60 days pre cruise), we choose 11:30 - 12:30 and the app showed Group A. This information remained on our app until yesterday when I received the Princess email advising me of the changes. My green was changes to blue with no information about groups or times. My understanding now is that green goes first (two lines) (regardless of status). 

We have cruised out of LA numerous times and yes, there were no long lines. 

My beef is a little different from the majority here.

We are booked on a cruise next month. Our status with Princess is Elite and we have booked a suite to celebrate an anniversary. We thought loyalty was highly important to Princess as there are a few perks associated with this level.

As both my wife and myself don't drink, the beverage packages was not worth the value to us. We don't care about the extra charges for Alfredo's, room service or medallion delivery, etc., although we do find it annoying.  What I don't understand is that our boarding priority has been changed from green to blue. At our age, the slow boarding process is the most unpleasant part of the holiday. 

What has Princess gained by removing this perk from its most dedicated customers? 

These changes were made after the last day for cancellation. Also after flight and hotel bookings were finalized. When we booked the cruise we had certain expectations of service and costs and possibly would have cancelled if we had been made aware of these changes. After 30+ cruises, we know there are many other options and changes should not be made once cancellation charges kick in.

First a little background. As Elite member (in the past) we were allowed some free internet each day. It was good enough for us to receive and send a few emails each day.

The last Princess cruise, earlier this year, we were on a new ship and wanted to experience all the new technology so we purchased the full package (medalion, free  internet and gratuities. This was great, although me wife doesn't drink and the price seemed good (lower than what is offered today) however we didn't need the full internet package, and my wife did enjoy some of the specialty coffees. I tried my best to get some value out of the beverage package. Because we're elite members we also had a free bar set up each.

My question is that we really didn't need the package we purchased, we don't understand our options (for the next cruise we are looking at). Following are my questions.

1. Do you still get medalion if you don't purchase the full internet package?

2. We understand the elite free internet perk is gone. Can we purchase internet by the minute (hour) to satisfy our needs on sending and receiving emails?

3, Do Elite passengers get a discount on internet? 

4. What are the current internet packages and their prices?

5. Is medallion internet or blue tooth based. Do I need it?

Thank you and I appreciate all the help and clarifications that I seem unable to get from the Princess website.

Does anyone know what the dining perks are for Club Class Mini-suite. Is it just dinner that has a separate dining area, Any other perks?

Thanks

Hi Cruisers,

As Canadians, we have done a few cruises to Mexico out of Los Angeles. We have the travel procedures down pat and have found  comfort zone. This time (Jan 7) we will be departing from SFO. We booked a flight that arrives SFO the same day as the cruise ( we get in around 10:00 AM). Normally from LAX we will take Super Shuttle. The last time out of LAX we had a few problems. Super Shuttle  did send us a voucher for our problems.

My problem is I'm having a hard time booking the transportation with Super Shuttle. Is Super Shuttle a reliable transportation company from SFO to the cruise port?

I would really appreciate some feedback regarding this firm out of SFO airport and any other suggestions you might have.

Thanks and my time is running out.

Appreciate the comment from the folks on this forum

8 minutes ago, Colo Cruiser said:

Enjoy!!!   

I will

I apologize. My question is redundant. Thought this was a one time perk.  

2 minutes ago, ronjoh said:

It is only a one time set up when you turn Elite

Maybe I'm wrong. It reads that this perk is one time only when you reach elite? Can anyone clarify if this is an ongoing perk?

6 minutes ago, geoherb said:

It's once per cruise segment every time after you've turned Elite. The way you worded your question makes it sound like you think the minibar setup was just good for the first cruise after you turn Elite.

It is only a one time set up when you turn Elite

I know we (together ) will receive one bar set up.

What if I'm traveling with my son and I turn elite. I assume I will get the bar set up.

A month later my wife travels with our son and she turns elite, will she receive the bar set up? 

So on my next cruise I (we) get a bar set up. On the following cruise my wife becomes
Elite and she (we) get a bar set up? Right?

If you both become Elite on the same cruise you only get one bar set up?

We Canucks like to understand the rules before the cruise, rather than trying to figure it out afterwards :-)

Thanks

I understand when you achieve Elite there is one time benefits such as "complimentary Mini bar set up". This is one time only per stateroom. That's great but what happens when only one of the people in the stateroom turns Elite. Also, what happens on the next cruise when one person is an Elite member and the other is just turning Elite?

Does anyone know if they have BOGO (happy hour) in the Explorers Lounge on the Island.

I'm not sure if all Princess ships have this.

Thanks

I have never seen the Cambria Suites discussed in this forum. Has anyone had any experience with this property? Is there shopping or resraurants nearby? Thanks

We will be staying at the Delta Airport Hotel for a couple of days pre-cruise.

Could anyone advise if there is nearby public transit to downtown areas. We are leaving very soon and would appreciate any advice.

Thanks