Go-Bucks!

Anyone sailed on Caribbean Princess recently who can tell me:

1) What type of liquor is included in the Elite minibar? My daughter is wanting vodka and I don't know cuz I don't drink alcohol and usually swap it all out for water.

2) About swapping...does the swap have to be for all the same thing (like all pop or all water)? Or can we have a few liquors, a few pops and a few waters?

Thx...we sailed in 2 days!

We're boarding the Caribbean Princess the day after tomorrow. I haven't been on her since 2017 so wondering if those of you who've recently sailed on her can tell me if there's an ATM onboard. TIA.

I've bought passes to the Thermal Suites and the Enclave many times and the staff always says they "limit" passes to avoid overcrowding but I seriously doubt that they do...or the amout of passes that are allowed as their "limit" must be pretty high. Often those places are pretty crowded and there are way fewer hot stone beds than needed, as well as passengers stay on them for a very long time. 

I make a copy of the information pages of my passport (I think it's pages 2 and 3?) then fold it up and carry it in my money belt if shopping or touring, or in a waterproof neck pouch for the beach. My actual passport stays in my room safe unless the cruise officials need to keep it for awhile to show immigration officials in countries we visit.

14 hours ago, azbirdmom said:

 

 

 

 

Thank you all!  I've been on the ship before so knowing what time they actually open the port terminal and a picture of the disembarkation instructions would be beneficial.  My friend's husband is taking me to the airport, just don't know if we will have time to drop off her luggage first plus I've been eyeing a slightly earlier flight (they are right in Cape Canaveral so they aren't far at all).  Any other info you can share in advance would be a bonus.

 

The official port schedule is now updated for your cruise and it indeed shows a 3:30 departure.  I've attached a (long) screenshot below and also a link to the schedule which I have saved because we frequently watch the ships sail from their balcony (or from Fishlips 🙂 ).  Have a wonderful cruise and thanks again!

 

Direct link to cruise schedule: https://3867087.extforms.netsuite.com/app/site/hosting/scriptlet.nl?script=1183&deploy=1&compid=3867087&ns-at=AAEJ7tMQo3zDG9o8drR5sYhZx-SzIrCmA26Jo-BI8lM707JC8Hc

 

Port cruise webpage (still missing Princess and Celebrity icons but I launched to the actual schedule by clicking "Ship Schedule"):  https://www.portcanaveral.com/Cruise/Cruise-Lines-Schedules

 

 

ETA:  I see where the confusion about a 5 PM departure is coming from.  My cruise on the 9th indeed shows as leaving at 5 PM.  The first stop is Freeport so not far.  It's also arriving at Port Canaveral a little later.

 

I showed him that the boarding pass say 3:30pm. He can do whatever he wants, but I hate to see  others follow his incorrect advice.

18 hours ago, Coral said:

I use one of the top Princess agents. She was surprised when she encountered this with Princess probably 2 years ago. She raised it amongst the top people at Princess as the client probably has 700 days with Princess, all as a solo.

 

It isn't common but she mentioned it to me and the client I know is a good friend of mine.

Glad I haven't had any issues...been sailing solo on Princess for 17 years. 

2 hours ago, azbirdmom said:

Hope you share your experiences here.  We board on December 9th so it sounds like you will be disembarking the day we embark.  Most interested in what time they open the terminal and start boarding the ship and your experience with disembarkation.

I'm on this (and the next) sailing too. Unfortunately some guy on the FB roll call is telling others that sailaway is at 5pm when Princess says it's 3:30pm! I posted the correct time but he still insists its 5pm. Sure hope others don't listen to him.

I've booked for years as a solo in oceanview, balcony, mini and full suites...2 yrs ahead, 1 yr ahead and many within 1-3 months ahead. Never had any issues or questions. My TA would have told me if there had ever been a limit to booking solo.

On 11/27/2024 at 7:23 PM, JLMcruise said:

They do not ship to PO Boxes - so hopefully that is not in your address. I didn't learn that until I called so I had it shipped to my daughters.

 

 

They arrived 2 days ago!

On 11/25/2024 at 4:53 PM, eroller said:

We received our Medallions today for Sun Princess sailing in 12 days.  

About a week ago we got confirmed for an upgrade to Sanctuary Class.

The Medallions were already mailed by that point. 

I assumed the Medallions we ordered would work regardless of the cabin change.  

Yesterday I looked at the Princess app and it stated I need to order my Medallions.

When I click to order it states it's too late and to go to the Blue Lane at embarkation to pick ours up.  

Looking at the Princess website it states we are cleared for the Green Lane for embarkation under the "check-in" tab.

 

I'm boarding in 12 days and an email says my medallion shipped 10 days ago. The app is now telling me the same as yours...my roll call on FB has posts from others who got this message. Turns out it's a glitch in the app per Princess. 

I got an email that says my medallion shipped on November 16...still not here on November 26. I'm not worried but I paid the $10 shipping (have Standard plan) so if it doesn't arrive by the time I fly to the port then they better reimburse me since I ordered it 3 months in advance. 

16 hours ago, memoak said:

There are standalone non alcohol packages but they do not include Wi-Fi or crew appreciation 

Yes, I know that but non drinkers might want everything that's included in the current packages but  instead of alcohol it could have non alcoholic options or other options. Would hopefully be cheaper too.

15 hours ago, paddingtonbear said:

Two coffees a day, a mocktail and a couple of bottles of water take you into value territory.  If you don’t have a package you pay 18% gratuity automatically applied for drinks. And, you have a worry free cruise. With food and drinks delivered to you for free. 
 

I drink 1 latte in the morning, have gratuities and get half price wifi so that equals about $33/day. Definitely not worth it for me, but other non drinkers might want the fitness classes, ice cream, specialty restaurants, etc in a package similar to the Plus or Premier but cheaper since it would exclude alcohol.

4 hours ago, memoak said:

We never show up before noon to avoid the long lines

The point of my answer was to let the poster know that different ports may have different embarkation procedures...not what arrival time is the most ideal. But thanks for sharing. 

On 11/21/2024 at 3:05 PM, susancruzs said:

It all depends on the port, too!  I was alone in the blue lane in Oct. sailing from Quebec, a very long green line.  Picked up my medallion was on board before 11:30, worked great having port pickup.  Earliest I've ever boarded, never understand urgency factor, green lane obsession.

Agree! Last year in FLL, we were all standing outside in one big, long line. 2 workers began walking down the line asking all of us if we already had our medallion...then they placed us in one of 2 lines (green or blue). When the doors opened, the disabled went in to security first then the green line folks. After the green line had all gone in, the blue line entered last. After security, there were queues marked green or blue to get in for actual check in. So, the actual embarkation procedure can be different at each port.

It's a shame they won't provide a package with non-alcoholic options for those of us who don't drink alcohol. One option could include specialty coffees or other non alcoholic drinks or lots of fancy desserts or just lots of specialty restaurants...all at more reasonable costs. As a non drinker, the current packages are ridiculously expensive for what we'd be able to use.

10 hours ago, JGmf said:

 

Entry point 1 - security - everyone (except handicapped) gets in same line and goes through airport-like metal detector and conveyor belt x-ray possession screening.  Your lane color or cabin assignment doesn't come into play.

 

Entry point 2 - check-in - green and blue lanes - once past security, queue into your proper lane.  The difference in processing time between the two is, like, 7 minutes at the most.

 

Last December, in FLL, while everyone was standing outside, staff walked down the line and divided everyone into 2 lines, green and blue. When the doors opened to begin security, the disabled went in first, followed by the green line people then last to go through security was the blue line. After security, we filed into the queues marked green, blue and priority. Maybe embarkation works differently at each port.

14 hours ago, Travelpaul said:

Sure hope your not affected by paint chemicals because Caribean Princess is non stop paint smells everywhere ...almost impossible to escape 

If so, it will be the first time that completely losing my sense of smell (and taste) in 2021 from covid will be considered a blessing! 😆  I'll be on the Caribbean in 18 days.

On 11/19/2024 at 9:37 PM, startedwithamouse said:

You can bet Princess will stop the bleeding on this soon. Thanks for reminding them. 

This "secret" has been discussed on these boards for years...doubt that Princess is clueless. 🤭

On 11/19/2024 at 6:53 AM, Dunchues said:

I've not been on this boat before, but it does not feel old or worn out to me, quite the opposite. There's a lot of new carpet 

I've always enjoyed the Caribbean Princess...this will be my 3rd time on her.

7 hours ago, ihate2cruise said:

I've exhausted all of the search options I can think of looking for information on this cabin class. Any information would be appreciated. We are already in a Mini Suite on this ship, just trying to decide if upgrading is worth the extra $$.

I'll be on the Caribbean Princess in a couple weeks doing a B2B. I have an aft  Caribe deck balcony cabin (which I love) but I received several upgrade offers for an RC mini and a regular mini. Some were ridiculously expensive but one was reasonable. I bidded on the RC mini because I knew it would be midship...didn't want to risk being put forward. 

If I don't get it, no big deal cuz I already have a great cabin. But the club class dining is nice...I've done it when I was in full suites. 

4 hours ago, Dunchues said:

Accessible balcony on Caribe deck.

I'll be in an aft Caribe balcony in 3 weeks...keeping my fingers crossed that it got spruced up! 🤞

11 hours ago, dockman said:

found this but if i remember remote did not have a settings button?  also not sure if samsung but i would think all smart tvs must have bluetooth settings?

 

To connect AirPods to a Samsung Smart TV, put your AirPods into pairing mode by pressing and holding the button on the back of the case, then on your TV go to Settings > Sound > Sound Output, select Bluetooth Speaker List, and choose your AirPods from the list of available devices to pair them with your TV; make sure your TV's Bluetooth is enabled

Can you stay "paired" to 2 devices (but just listening to 1 at a time, of course)? Mine are actually Samsung pods and are only paired to my Samsung phone. Will the phone pairing stay if I then pair them to a TV? Or do you have to keep re-pairing them each time you go from one device to the other? (Sorry, I'm a nurse, not a tech person) 🤭

2 hours ago, dockman said:

Is there anyway you can use bluetooth air pods to listen to your in room tv....i am deaf in one ear and do not want to bother my neighbors with tv noise...i always use air pod for music and works great as unlike some guests i do not assume that others want to listen to my music...

How did you link them up to the tv? I tried last year but couldn't figure out how. 

On 11/15/2024 at 5:40 PM, PescadoAmarillo said:

Should be. We actually had it at least twice on our 21-night cruise. I love the chicken curry.  You have excellent taste in food, but we need to talk about your misguided choice of football teams. 😉

😆😂😜

Guess we'll just have to agree to disagree about football! I'm a second generation alumni who grew up near the Horseshoe and have gone to nearly every home game since I was 10 years old! We have wonderful traditions and legacy. O - H......!  🏈