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Looks like a basic grilled cheese and ham 😟

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!

The only consistency with Princess is the inconsistency 🥴

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.

You got your @memoak back!! 👏👏👏

You can definitely order “off menu” - my husband is a big fan of the James Beard French Toast and Eggs Benedict are also available any time. You can also order an omelette with any ingredients similar to the buffet.

Thanks for the info! We sail round trip LA-Hawaii-South Pacific and our cabin is on Deck 10. Good to know there are more machines on Deck 9.

Bob - hope you and Holli are home safe and feeling better! Thanks again for the Live!

We prefer to eat larger meals earlier in the day. Then, we eat lighter at dinner time. It’s great we all have options!

Thanks for the response! Guess we will be BYO!

I don’t remember the entire menu because I always have: Avocado Bay Shrimp starter Salmon entree Soufflé for dessert My husband enjoys the Beef Medallions I’m sure many more will chime in! MDR embarkation lunch is my “We are cruising again!” moment!

@Woobstr112G - we have so enjoyed your Live from the Sapphire! We will be boarding in April for a 32-day RT LA to Hawaii and the South Pacific. Our first time for the Sapphire and we can’t wait! If it’s not a bother, can you check to see if Coke Zero is available? Some cruisers are reporting mixed results depending on the ship. We usually bring some for DH when we board and replenish at ports. Since our 32 days include 22 Sea Days, finding Coke Zero in port might be a challenge 😁 Enjoy the rest of your cruise and all the best to you and Holli! ⚓️🛳️🛟🚢🪝

My tradition as well!

Gotta love the consistent inconsistency of Princess 😠 Why, oh why can’t passengers expect the same experience fleetwide? We had to push to get the free tokens on the same ship on a single cruise!!

Yay!! I mentioned this on our survey! I agree with @Ombud - great news for DIY excursions!!

I have heard that’s why they nicknamed it “Costa Maybe” 😂

I, too, wondered if this rumor was true. On our recent B2B on Island Princess, I went to Passenger Services during our first cruise and got tokens with no problem. On the second cruise I returned to Passenger Services and requested the tokens. I mentioned that they were free but was told, “We don’t do that.” I pressed that it was done on our first cruise and the lady relented and gave me tokens but couldn’t resist reminding me it was against policy. As usual, counting on consistency with Princess is not possible.

And, as we all aware, any experience on a specific ship will not mean the same experience on another ship. To me, that is one of Princess’s problems. If only they could give every passenger on every ship the same level of service and policy! But, they seem content to be consistently inconsistent!

I have used the lanyard, the silicone band from Princess, the silver bracelet from Princess (can’t wear it as it seemed to fit fine but is small and difficult to snap closed) and for our most recent cruise found these thanks to a recommendation here on CC. It attached easily to my Apple Watch band and I loved it! My husband, not so much. He stuck with the silicone one. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3TH31JT?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

We are excited! The full promenade was a definite selling point!