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In my opinion you have a case,similar to my friend who was on Princess,but incident happened in theater. Similar -dim light before show started,etc. they definitely took an incident report, they definitely looked at her shoes, etc. etc. and she contacted a Maritime lawyer and was compensated ,so don’t discount a case. She was hospitalized for several days to a week or so.(I don’t remember the specifics) once they got to port after a long sea day . She was on pain meds & in ship’s medical center until getting to hospital in CA. Port. Good luck on the apology and on board credit, assuming you are still on board -it sounds. So I hope you receive both of those. That is good that you have pictures and videos.

@cruisepest depends on what you want to do ,but there are maritime lawyers that will help you start a case ,if that’s what you would like to do. If you think Princess was negligent, you’ve probably got a case. A friend lived in Arizona and they were on a Princess cruise that was cruising California coast and she had a claim with a California Martime lawyer, so…

I think the author/ op is in a Reserve mini and that would be M1 category? Dolphin deck. So definitely not on back of ship on dolphin deck. perhaps all questions answered for op on cabin? I know when cruisers don’t give us all the information for whatever reason people start going off on tangents. I know we’re just all trying to be helpful. But sometimes you don’t want to give personal information like cabin number.

@Mousear1 Alfredo’s and Vines on deck 5 would be your casual dining options if you have the plus cruise package.

The Rose drink at $20. Is in a very lovely glass. I hope whoever ordered this -that the drink was good as well. Love the presentation.. I know you don’t get the glass to keep but if they offered them for sale, I am sure that they would probably go like “hotcakes”.

@IUSteve here’s a Time on The Sun currently in The Patter. @CanadianBurger has a great Live thread,perhaps you could look there for the patter in the ports you desire for your DIY excursion. I know you say you only want experienced answers, but right now the Sun Princess is only on their second voyage.

Nice information for Horizons D.R., a classic/ traditional way to dine. so for those looking to dine the “ old” way -try The Sun Princess. At least for now there is a 5pm seating & a 7:30 pm.

I would think you could arrive at Port Everglades around 9:30 AM /10 AM & start the process for dropping luggage off, going through security , getting medallions, etc. Might be on board by 11 /1130am, maybe sooner?? depending on when they clear out the ship from the previous passengers. And then maybe you could go and reserve your sanctuary spot?

@CanadianBurger great photos and descriptions, thanks. Following along . I am enjoying your Live from.

@CPs4591 2. Upgrade bid may or may not be a desirable location on ship, if it doesn’t matter to you on location, you may bid. For example, it depends on what category mini suite you have. There are many categories, and they consider each one an upgrade. 3. Medallions ship/ receive about 2-3 weeks prior to embarkation 5. yes you can make speciality dining reservations on app 6.The Sanctuary - just for adults A luxurious spa-inspired top deck retreat, reserved just for adults. The Sanctuary features plush lounge furniture, attentive Serenity Steward service, soothing music, refreshing beverages and spa fare, and even an open-air massage in your own private cabana! Nominal fee applies. Venues vary by ship and are subject to change. 7. usually 1 dining room is open midship for breakfast & lunch. No reservation,just show up during the time listed in app or the printed version- The Patter International cafe has breakfast ,lunch, dinner items,but not many seats and you order at counter. Open 24/7 Usually. princess.com has information too. FAQ’s and deck plans,dining,entertainment,etc.

@Debra Dincan. Welcome to cruise critic & your first post. There are so so many dress code topics/ threads. Just use the search feature top right of page( magnifying glass- symbol.) go to Princess.com to search dress code. so many opinions on how to dress in the dining rooms in the evening.

Price on Discovery Princess recently.

The sea & shore entree includes a lobster tail for the price of dining,no up charge.

yes, but op says specifically leaving 1 bag out the night before by the cabin and doing/thinking of walk off with their 2 carry ons. Oh well, I do think author is onboard a ship right now & …… so probably too late for advice and should inquire at guest services.

Technically, I have put out some bags in front of the cabin the night before too and carried my carry-on off.But I don’t think that’s what the OP was asking.? Yes, I’m sure it can be done ,but most of the time walk off is around 7 AM give or take .How would you ,let’s say -orange colored luggage tag be ready in the luggage room at 7 AM ? When let’s say, for example, your orange colored luggage tag says approximately 9 AM on the disembarkation sheet of paper. Thanks. I’ve walked off with my carry-on bags off the ship only ,not a big large suitcase .unless I’m doing walk off ,which I’ve only done once in that case, I had one carry-on bag, and one large suitcase that I carried off myself and my husband did the same. But that was quite a while ago ,so perhaps things have changed. They specifically said walk off with all your luggage and nothing in front of the cabin. yep,suite guests have different instructions,but since op didn’t say suite guest,I would assume not.

@shanna135 I think if you do walk off, you cannot put any bags out the night before?? Walk off means you walk off with all your bags and I think the reason why is because your luggage that you put out the night before is not ready at that time in the building .that’s why they give everybody a color coded luggage tag and call you off, when let’s say all the orange tags are in the building luggage wise . My experience is no matter what port that you’re in ,when you go find your luggage in the luggage room ,it’s all by the color of your luggage tag. Usually whatever color tag is the last to disembark is not in the luggage room at the same time as the earlier time to disembark. With all that being said -all disembarkation is usually totally done by 10 AM. ( give or take) Usually they ask you to be out of your state room by 8 AM and if I’m understanding your flight is not until 7:45 PM and you’re going to an hotel until almost your flight time. So I think ( my opinion) you have plenty of time to do the normal getting off by luggage tag color code? Unless there’s some special transportation that you have to meet the hotel bus at a certain time.? If you need more information, let us know what port & ship and others may have posted their disembarkation instructions. Sounds like you could be on a ship right now and this may not apply to you as it may be too late??

LIVE from Discovery: Feb 24-Mar 2 by @New2cruise2022 has a link to quite a selection of bar menus. Check out their link. Or look up Supervalue bros. I don’t know how to attach a file or share that live from.

@mpdog42 Lots of menus posted under many Live froms…… I have seen them

@Ed in OKC hope your travels to Dallas with those in your party that needed passports went well and you were able to secure the same day passports.Bon voyage.

Op/ author says they have to drive three hours from I’m assuming Oklahoma City to Dallas. And that’s three hours one way.

@Ed in OKC please report back after check in what really happens at the port. many others have asked very similar questions, and we never hear back … Just the panic that ensues prior to boarding or trying to board. It might be very helpful for somebody going forward. welcome to cruise critic & your 1st post.

Yes. I’m answering for @Steelers36. Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald,etc. are “Jewel “ Princess ships

Yep, I definitely can check the port schedule, but I have no cruises scheduled to St. Thomas at the moment.. I was just trying to decipher and give a little bit of information to the author/ op that it’s very subjective ,so who knows which way the ships dock. definitely great information for those that want to check the port schedule.

Also, in St. Thomas aren’t there two docks that Princess uses? I seem to remember being at both of them over the years and yes, I’m sure bow in or out is very subjective and changeable.

Thanks. Yep post #44 was way back, I didn’t remember…….