camper49

What is the difference on Regal Princess? 

Are there any mini suite locations that you would avoid on Regal Princess?

1 hour ago, salty dingo said:

I have been on a NCL ship on Super Sunday and the game was shown. They may not show NFL games normally but they may just make an exception. Probably will be in a specific venue like a bar. I would not expect to see it in your cabin.

Was on Epic for Super Bowl. Waited to long to find “a spot” . Ended up watching it in our cabin! 

I as well have never used ship’s WiFi & certainly not computer savvy...I need to be in airplane mode when using my iPad or iPhone???? 

We will have medallion..

Will they deliver drinks to your cabin? 

1 hour ago, kwahl1 said:

Just off the Regal in the Baltic, YES WE HAD PICKLEBALL. The equipment isn't the best, but neither are 90% of the players. The set up a second net, makeshift-type at best, so they could have two games going on at a time, and maybe 8-10 waiting to get on. If you think you need you own paddle bring it, but I wouldn't demand it. They have paddles and balls.

 

How about shuffle board?

On 8/31/2019 at 8:26 AM, elliair said:

I like the eggplant Parmesan, and the French Onion Soup, and the rolls are sooooo good smothered with butter.  It's all evil!!!! 😍

Would there be French Onion soup on the buffet?

If you are already booked with a non-refundable deposit, will you lose the deposit if you switch to this promotion?

13 hours ago, t&atravel said:

Apple iMessage only needs “wifi” in able to work not an internet connection.  Being logged onto the ships “intranet” is sufficient.  It will only work apple to apple, not apple to android or other.  

Can u tell me what settings my iPad & phone should be on? Not very good with them....

Opinions? Which ship & why.

Has anyone cruised on both of these ships and how did they compare?  We cruised on the Epic in February. 

17 hours ago, pms4104 said:

The Princess cards are a new offer in the AARP Rewards for Good program.  The price for the gift cards is at a 10% discount ... but the actual price is a combination of dollars and AARP Rewards for Good points that one earns by taking quizzes on that site.  For instance, 5000 earned points plus $450 yields a $500 Princess giftcard.

 

A couple of years ago, I took enough quizzes to buy enough Carnival cards, at a 10% discount, to entirely pay for a 14-night Carnival cruise for 2 people in a full suite.

 

So, with Princess cards now offered, this thread reminded me to check how many points I still had available to spend.   I was pleasantly shocked to see that I had over 30,000 points ... enough to get $3000 in Princess gift cards for $2700!

 

The deal is legit ... as long as you are willing to spend time on quizzes to spend less money for the cards.

 

Thank you, OP, for this thread. 

 

Just checked my points,hoping to do a few quizzes and add to the points I have and then order Princess Gift cards. As of July 15 one can no longer earn more points,however you can still redeem points until September. At that time they will have a new program. So if you want to use your points now is the time!

12 hours ago, pms4104 said:

The Princess cards are a new offer in the AARP Rewards for Good program.  The price for the gift cards is at a 10% discount ... but the actual price is a combination of dollars and AARP Rewards for Good points that one earns by taking quizzes on that site.  For instance, 5000 earned points plus $450 yields a $500 Princess giftcard.

 

A couple of years ago, I took enough quizzes to buy enough Carnival cards, at a 10% discount, to entirely pay for a 14-night Carnival cruise for 2 people in a full suite.

 

So, with Princess cards now offered, this thread reminded me to check how many points I still had available to spend.   I was pleasantly shocked to see that I had over 30,000 points ... enough to get $3000 in Princess gift cards for $2700!

 

The deal is legit ... as long as you are willing to spend time on quizzes to spend less money for the cards.

 

Thank you, OP, for this thread. 

 

What would happen if you used gc’s to pay for your cruise & had to cancel your cruise? I would assume before final payment it would be refunded with a GC ? If after final payment & u had to file an insurance claim I assume they would send a check?

Do only the alcohol drinks count towards the 15 drink limit?

12 hours ago, TriumphGuy said:

No more barrel chairs in standard balcony cabins and below, fleet-wide. Deal-breaker for us. We're trying HAL for our TA next April.

We upgraded to a balcony deluxe because of the chair. More $$ of course. 

6 hours ago, camper49 said:

We booked a cruise in October using the 3 for free promo using our FTC deposit of $200. Last week we switched to the sip & sail promo. Just received our new info and it's not showing $200!  Does this seem right??? 

I am waiting for our TA to call....

All is good! TA error! 

13 minutes ago, AF-1 said:

Did you use your $200 deposit for the sip & sail promo or the 3 for free promo?

Used It on our original booking...the 3 for free....

13 minutes ago, AF-1 said:

Did you use your $200 deposit for the sip & sail promo or the 3 for free promo?

13 minutes ago, AF-1 said:

Did you use your $200 deposit for the sip & sail promo or the 3 for free promo?

13 minutes ago, AF-1 said:

Did you use your $200 deposit for the sip & sail promo or the 3 for free promo?

We booked a cruise in October using the 3 for free promo using our FTC deposit of $200. Last week we switched to the sip & sail promo. Just received our new info and it's not showing $200!  Does this seem right??? 

I am waiting for our TA to call....

Are either of these available on Regal??

7 hours ago, Robinsoncruiseso said:

We have cruised in those cabins and there is a warning that windy conditions may exist while underway, but your doors remain unlocked.  It does get very windy out there, but the solid front of the ship diverts the wind upwards, so you can actually have a nice nap on the lounger.  You may also have to keep your curtain closed at night and no lights on the balcony.   These are my second favorite cabins, after the aft cabins.

About the aft cabins...r they covered at all ? Soot?

28 minutes ago, travlngar said:

On our upcoming cruise on the Regal we will be aft Premium Deluxe Balcony on the Riviera deck and it is a large balcony and looking forward to it. We have been previously on the bump out section on the Regal Deluxe Balcony on the Dolphin Deck . My opinion would be to try to select a Mini in the bump outs but I don't think I would want to be located on the Marina Deck under the SeaView or SeaWalk platforms.

Is there any cover on the aft premium deluxe balconys? 

14 minutes ago, FloaterBoat said:

Mini suites have tub and showers.  It's all one.

 

Mini suites are awesome.  And you can get larger balconies on the Royal Class, you just have to pick the ones that are larger based on the ship design.  There are a few on each side that extend out.  Not necessarily huge, but larger and more comfortable than the typical Royal class balcony.

 

That 2nd tv and living room adds to the overall feel of the room as well. Plus on the royal class, the tv's are on the wall, and the 2nd is by the window, so you can watch from the balcony while you get some sun.

 

Just seems like, imo, the benefits outweigh the cons.

 

Especially if you're Club Class, so you're mid ship, prime real estate, to avoid noise and vibrations.

Which minis have a larger balcony?

4 hours ago, camper49 said:

We are currently booked in a category BB balcony. Thinking of upgrading. Any opinions from anyone that has had a mini suite and/or an aft premium deluxe balcony???

What is the difference between deluxe balcony & premium deluxe balcony?

We are currently booked in a category BB balcony. Thinking of upgrading. Any opinions from anyone that has had a mini suite and/or an aft premium deluxe balcony???

13 hours ago, SempreMare said:

 

by "better" do you mean "better odds the policy will transfer if you do it that way ... i.e., transfer the same cruise deposit vs cancel and rebook? 

 

@camper49, could you follow-up with what you learn ? 

I will. TA is looking into it...