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11 minutes ago, memoak said:

You prefer that to the app. ?  On the app you you do it from bed why make a trip to the lobby ?

I prefer paper in case I need proof.

4 minutes ago, Astro Flyer said:

Has anyone tried the option to have their folio printed & delivered to their stateroom?

 

I noticed that app option: Service; Stateroom Amenities and

 

Sounds great!  Now we just need someone to confirm that it works!

We boarded the Sapphire in San Pedro on Friday.  Fire doors ere closed but you could access the hallway through the “emergency” bypass.  Didn’t matter though because our medallions would not open our cabin door for us to drop off our carry ons.  Cabins were not ready until about 1:45. 

3 hours ago, beg3yrs said:

Yep, they did. Our regular waiter insisted the puffs were real butter and I insisted they were tasteless (crap - but I didn't say that). The assistant restaurant manager for our area brought some real butter pats.

Lucky you! 🤣

10 hours ago, travellingnana said:

@beg3yrs also on the Discovery now. Just ask the waiters to bring you pats of butter instead, and they will do it. 

We are currently on the Sapphire.  They have the yellow blocks of butter in the buffet but we have asked 3 different times in the dining room for real butter to replace the “puffs” and been told that is all they have.  My husband is trying to devise a plan to bring his own from the buffet.  Just kidding!!

I try to give myself small dietary goals while cruising and avoid the rolls at dinner. Made it 28 days last cruise and hoping I can hang in there for this current 32-day!

I agree this is a first world problem and just another Princess consistent inconsistency!

14 minutes ago, greenbeanie said:

Former swimmer, now avid shallow water exerciser.  Shallow, as opposed to deep, meaning about shoulder height water, so standing in about 4 to 4.5 feet of water.

 

Sailing on Discovery Princess - what I've learned from helpful posts here, is that there are no pools that contain that depth - not even if they're slope-bottomed.

 

But, in water over 4.5 feet, I can use a noodle threaded between my legs, and that way exercise in deep water.

 

Has anyone brought - or seen someone bring - a noodle to port and successfully get it on board?   I've done this on Oceania, but am not sure about Princess. 

 

 

We are taking some inflatable pool noodles for the first time after suggestions on this board.  While we won’t use them in the pool but for snorkeling, I can’t see a problem in the pool.  The inflatable ones are easier to pack! 

Queen!  Growing up as a child with 7 siblings, I’ve never had my own bed.

Being married over 52 years, hope I never do!

6 hours ago, startedwithamouse said:

 

 

Beauty and the Beast

 

That was my first thought!

8 hours ago, CanadianBurger said:

Gloriously cool in the cabin when we returned from Pompeii. 

 

New thermostats (at least since the previous-newest ship I was on was the Majestic). It’s a touchpad, so don’t press hard. Left side is manual or auto fan speed, with the + and - controlling the manual speed. Temp on the right, along with off/on. 

You are such a wealth of information!  My husband just ordered this because, of course, he needs it! 

Screenshots for our Sun cruises in March & September 2025.  

4 hours ago, CanadianBurger said:

Wow! 800 posts! Biggest Live I’ve ever done. My maiden 7-day on the Majestic only had 323. Wonder if we can hit a thousand…

We can do it!!  This Live is awesome!  We have 3 Sun cruises next year and your report has been so helpful.  Even though there are things that make me go, hmmmmm, we will get onboard very informed!

Thanks for spending your vacation keeping us along with you!

4 hours ago, CanadianBurger said:

Saw your post just in time as we were disembarking… this is Deck 4 midship. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

Yay!  Coke Zero!

7 hours ago, CanadianBurger said:

Today’s Patter

 

 

Looks like the Eatery buffet is closed between 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.?

2 hours ago, RoperDK said:

The mini suites on Sun will always have the sofa by the balcony. The alternating part of the configuration will be bed by the bath then closet and desk section or closet and desk section then bed.  We prefer the closet and desk section by the bath as it opens up the room and you don't run into the bed immediately. The Sun cabins are quite narrow.   

Cabin 12623 is a regular mini suite described on deck plans as “sofa by entrance”

Seems they alternate 

17 minutes ago, Ken the cruiser said:

We just walked up to the buffet and here’s what was next to the water glasses. I’m guessing this is what you are referring to.

 

Thanks for checking!  Looks like my packing will include a decent mug 🥴

We are immensely enjoying your trip!  Thanks for taking us along!

Quick question - I usually bring along a large ceramic mug because I just can’t drink my hot tea from a plastic mug.  On the Sky last year, the buffet had switched to ceramic mugs and on the Island last year, I was able to snag one from the coffee bar in the buffet.

Are ceramic mugs available in the buffet?

Thanks so much!

Smooth sailing!

Just now, tjcletzgo said:

No powered sugar and strawberry jam?????

Looks like a basic grilled cheese and ham 😟

53 minutes ago, victory2020 said:

OMG! Really? A monte cristo? Almost worth dumping my favorite chicken korma. And I do like their cobb salad

Don’t get too excited about the “Monte Cristo”

Photo credit to @Bimmer09 - this is his Monte Cristo on the Ruby earlier this year.

Doesn’t look quite right! 

21 minutes ago, rocklinmom said:

Yes that's why I asked our PVP and he said we would lose our OBC if we re-fare. Sounds like as usual there is no consistency with Princess. 

The only consistency with Princess is the inconsistency 🥴

2 hours ago, Ken the cruiser said:

I just checked the App and it doesn’t appear they offer Coke Zero on this cruise. Maybe they will by the time you board in April.
 

Thanks!  It’s the beverage of choice for my diabetic hubby.

@Ken the cruiser - what a fabulous trip report!!  This is on our bucket list!

We will be onboard the Sapphire Princess in April/May for a 32-day cruise and cannot wait!!

If it’s not too much trouble, can you check to see if Coke Zero is available?

Thanks so much!

We have always traveled with Meclizine just in case but rarely use it.

On our last cruises - Baltics and Iceland, I also took a Relief Band and was so glad I did!

Some rough waters in the North Sea made me glad I had it!

Where are you cruising?  We’ve always had smooth sailing in the Caribbean if that’s where you are headed.

Enjoy your cruise! 🛳️🛟⚓️🚢

Holds are gone online.  When talking to my PVP, apparently they are allowed to place a hold but only until end of business day. Sounds like that option might be going away for them too.

@Bimmer09 That is the worst looking Monte Cristo sandwich I have ever seen! 

Typically, your Medallion will be used on both legs of a B2B.

Since your status will change for the second cruise, I suggest touching base with the Loyalty/Events officer during the first cruise to be sure you get your perks!  The Passenger Services Desk should be able to change your Medallions.  Some say it’s a matter of putting an Elite sticker over the Platinum one.