Musky Ike

1 hour ago, villauk said:

 

Well, it certainly reads that way. Who knows what anybody is getting once onboard anymore 🤦‍♀️!

You got that right. Unfortunately it would not surprise me if they started including specialty non-alcohol drinks in the 15 limit. They have been trying to push the packages to include customers that do not consume alcohol. Sad, but  adding something that was included seems to be the way they are going.

Just now, johnrobert57 said:

If I purchase an inrternet package and then sign off......can my wife sign on using my log in credentials for a short time to get her email, etc? Thanks

Yes

2 hours ago, pompeii said:

Thanks for the answers. Yeah, I’ve done that too. I just figured there might be a place showing your actual bids without having to enter your info again. 

I got an email that shows the bid amount.

We use clip-on name badge holders with a retractable cord. I like them better than a lanyard and already had some in the desk drawer from previous a employer, but they can be purchased pretty inexpensively. 

2 minutes ago, Steelers36 said:

Supposed to reset at 6:00am ship time.

Thanks for the correction. I thought I had read "in a 24hr period" somewhere. We will never come close so I didn't pay much attention. It makes perfect sense not to reset at midnight for the late-night venues. 

37 minutes ago, suekel said:

My app ahows premier..I have plus.  

Congrats on the Free upgrade 😄 I wouldn't count on it yet. Ours shows plus 60 when we purchased plus 50. I take everything from Princess with a truckload of salt right now.

5 minutes ago, Knickearth said:

I keep reading how we are all confused and rightfully so.  But I have to let you know that the personnel seems equally confused.  Although the four of us are ordering drinks daily - both specialty coffees and alcohol - they don’t seem to be keeping count.  I should have had 4 drinks deducted from my 15 yesterday and had only 1.  
 

today, it is very early in the morning and I have gotten zero coffees yet my account reads 1.  Princess has a lot of work to do on this.

Keep in mind that the count is as far as I know for a 24hr rolling window, not by calendar day, so early am last nights drink could still be there.  

3 hours ago, villauk said:

That’s what will count. I have no intention of paying an additional $140pp

Same here, but but our cruise is 2 months out yet so we will see what Princess does. The way things are going there could be more changes and confusion before then.

50 minutes ago, Steelers36 said:

I don't think the post necessarily indicates that the new changes have begun.

Sorry, I thought  the confusing language about what is counted in the 15 limit and ocean ready $15 cost were some of the questionable changes to the package being implemented starting with the Sapphire on the 2nd. 

20 minutes ago, Knickearth said:

I agree with you, but now I learned others here are not being given the newer level of princess plus.  So as usual 1.  Depends on who you ask.  2.  Hopefully deal with bars that think like the answer you got.

 

we realized yesterday that the 15 drink limit per day - which I was lead to believe was an alcohol drinking limit only daily also includes specialty coffees.  This too is most confusing as if you get that specialty coffee at the intl. cafe they take one of the 15 drinks.  If you get it at the coffee and cones on lido deck no deduction from the 15.  This is on the Ruby right now.

 

the only new item I personally think is DUMB is called Ocean Ready.  This is where you can order and pay for food to be delivered anywhere.  Sorry, but between Lido buffet, pizza, burgers and the MDR and specialty restaurants why pay for a delivery service?..

Thanks for the update. The Ruby wasn't scheduled to start the new changes until the 15th.

5 hours ago, suzyed said:

I think you may have to pay the extra $10/pp/day to maintain the Plus Package.  You may also just be able to withdraw altogether from the Plus if you choose to.

Originally my thought, except the app shows the new 60 package for my next cruise even though I paid for the 50, so I presume that is what will be connected to the medallion and used onboard. Would like more confirmation from those onboard as this rolls out. If it is as Knickearth has stated onboard, had some already pay the difference, then what? It certainly would be easier for the crew and service desk as well if there was only one plus package used onboard. We will see. 

47 minutes ago, Knickearth said:

You are right except in my case we are on the ship and yes they are treating it as the newest.

This is what I have been hoping to hear from those actually onboard. I trust that more than any Princess phone rep script.  

19 minutes ago, ssawjo said:

Agree.  Good way to try a particular cocktail that you heard about.  If you don't like it, leave it and get something you like.  

Or mocktail/soft drink or juice bar item or premium dessert. I just was raised not to waste.  So I will usually finish it and then try something else to wash the taste away.

1 hour ago, MissP22 said:

We're in the same situation right now & we have the plus package at the old $50 per day price

We have plus 50 on our next cruise and then plus 60 after that. On the app for our next cruise when I click on the packages tab it shows as the plus 60. The travel summary in the personalizer shows the plus 50. More Princess contradicting information. 

4 minutes ago, kywildcatfanone said:

That is their goal

That was my point. I am the type to try and get my monies worth but not big on alcohol. I see a lot of juice bar stops and mocktails in my future. So long as I don't have to scan my medallion and incur a fee to use the restrooms I should be fine.😀

Following along as we will sail on the Sapphire in October for the first time on that ship. The wake view bar looks interesting.

14 minutes ago, azbirdmom said:

We have the newer Plus package and under packages in the Medallion app the latest benefits now appear.  The last two benefits aren’t on the Travel Summary. 

 

 

Mine also but I have the plus-50 so I didn't think I got the desserts and fitness classes, not that I wanted them.

3 hours ago, PacnGoNow said:

Mine was charged and went through $10 on my credit card, right after placing the order.  My sail date was months out.  Consistency…

Yup who knows with Princess. By the time you sail it could be more or less $, back to included, nobody gets shipping, everybody everywhere gets shipping...

2 hours ago, SargassoPirate said:

Look around in restaurants and other venues and notice how many couples and groups are all on their devices instead of conversing and enjoying each other's company.

The Eagles didn't know how prophetic they were with Hotel California. 🙄

Mirrors on the ceiling
The pink champagne on ice
And she said, 'We are all just prisoners here
Of our own device"

56 minutes ago, gah_cruise said:

agree with your thoughts.....but will service time improve?

Remains to be seen. People were not happy with wrong ,delayed or not delivered orders when they were included. You can bet they will be fuming at the purser's desk if what they pay extra for gets messed up. I feel for the onboard staff. 

The AARP email language has been updated yet. Still says you saved $50, but the charge came through with the new rate. Still a good deal.

5 minutes ago, SwimCarrie said:

Anyone change to Blue today since you didn't pay shipping for the medallion? I was supposed to turn blue, but didn't? 🤷‍♀️

Changed from green to blue and back again today before ordering medallion shipping. Then they still want CC info and show the $10. Went on chat and April said that if charged, we will get it back as OBC. We will see. Printed a copy of the chat just in case. To quote Kermit the frog "it's not that easy being green".

3 minutes ago, ROXIETHEHORSE said:

I signed up for a free account and the link does not access the gift card. It takes me to a generic rewards page with no gift card info anywhere…what am I doing wrong?

Scroll until you see "more rewards" click and keep it up until you see the right ones shown. 

14 minutes ago, Thrak said:

 

Had to go check. Dang! 8% is better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick but 10% was definitely better. Thanks for the heads up.

That is a bummer. Maybe these posts made it too popular. I better get some before it is reduced again.

OK Princess, you win, I give up. Just contacted our TA to add the plus package to our booked cruises for KISS even if we don't come out ahead. You got what you wanted.