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I'd like to know of recent experiences purchasing internet with the elite half off discount once you have boarded the ship. Is it half of $14.99/$15.00 or is it still half off a higher price. At one time there were 2 different prices. Currently It can not be purchased with half off using the App. I prefer not to give Princess the extra money only to be refunded the difference in OBC. It's another and very sneaky way Princess gets our money.

Does anyone know when DuVaul Gamble will be leaving the Discovery Princess. I am hoping he will be the CD for my cruise Oct 21st

DE is a cabin category. Deluxe Balcony Stateroom DE

It is not clear. Do you mean transferable to another person or transferable to another cruise? AFIK a cruise booking can not be transferred to another booking on a different cruise. Particularly if it is after final payment, penalty schedule applies. Prior to final payment it will likely be a cancel and create a new booking scenario at the prices at that moment. As far as transfering to another person/name change, that will be up to Princess and may incur a fee. If this is not correct, I am sure later posts will correct

Island Princess World Cruise had Pub Lunch in Bayou Cafe many times.

On the World Cruise this year on the Island we had the typical Pub Lunch many times. It was held in the Bayou Cafe.

Yes, it will be interesting. Princess has become all about sales and money grabbing with little very regard to their loyal guests. IMO YMMV

It is my understanding that the tasks of the on board Princess captains circle loyalty person is being outsourced to a company called ONE, the sales force hired for on board future cruise sales and I believe also those awful phone calls.

It is my understanding that the tasks of the on board Princess captains circle loyalty person is being outsourced to ONE, the sales force hired for on board cruise sales and I believe also those awful phone calls.

@We_like_to_cruise Thank you so much for this thread from one of your fellow passengers. I am still on board, getting off in LA.

Pretty sucky and continues to be not good on the Panama Canal segment.

The Sanctuary is a quiet place with nice loungers. there are attendants to be of service and afternoon tea is always served. Yes, there is a fee. Unless it has changed full day $40.00, half day $20.00. I believe a discount for the whole cruise. Copied from Princess website The Sanctuary Relax in a Tranquil Retreat Just for Adults Take a break and indulge in a private getaway at The Sanctuary, our exclusive adults-only retreat offering a relaxing alternative to the myriad outdoor activities and entertainment available elsewhere on the ship. With signature beverages, light meals, and al fresco massages, Serenity Stewards attend to your every need, whether it’s to be on hand to provide chilled face towels or Evian water atomizers.

I am currently on the Island Princess World Cruise. We have had the Pub Lunch as we knew it pre-pandemic in the Bayou Cafe several times. Same menus. I have no way of knowing if this is unique to the world cruise or not. I have also heard but not seen myelf that there has been fish and chips in the buffet as well.

Yes, Minibar is stocked at each segment.

I am currently on the Island World Cruise 2023. Last formal night I saw a gent wearing a suit coat, dress shirt and a bow tie if I recall and black shorts. The shorts were NOT sports type shorts, but trouser material. I thought it looked very odd and I am guessing he did it just to make a point. To each their own I suppose.

quote does not work any more for me, sorry AFIK they are providing paper straws on the Island. I came prepare with my own plastic straws.

My current experience ... I had a "free" specialty dining perk as part of my booking. Well, it was not free after all. I had to pay up front using a live person. I found my credit card had been charged even though I was told no charge, they saw my "free" perk. I called Princess before the cruise and was told I had to see Passenger Services to request a refund. I did and was told they have no way to refund my credit card, all they do is give you OBC. So I ended up paying for my "free" specialty dining. Very sneaky Princess, having us pay for "free" perks this way. IMO it really does not have to be done that way. Why not allow a reservation when they can see we have a "free" perk. Just another money grab. Had I waited until I was on board I would likely not have been able to find a reservation available.

I don't want to derail the thread, but..... There is also an issue that those of us who have specialty dining as a booking perk, not intending to use OBC are also charged on our credit card. What has happened to me is if I choose not to pay and I wait until boarding there is scant to no availability to book specialty dining.

WOW! Many different looking versions. Hmmmmm, what's up with that? I am so sad about the demise of one of my favorites, love boat dream 😞 This replacement does not even look like something I would want to try. The official Norman Love pistachio dome was one of my favorites. So sad what they have done now.

I believe you put out your luggage, claim your luggage like normal, do arrival formalities, exit building and proceed to Princess bus. I would expect to receive specific instructions in your cabin a day or so ahead. My experience with this transfer was not a good one. The bus parked in an underground parking structure in 1 terminal only ( 2 or maybe 3) and we had to make our way to our ticket/check in counter dragging our luggage. No carts in an underground parking structure. I do not think they would stop at a hotel that is not their destination Personally, I would now opt for a private company for a Heathrow transfer, Unfortunately it appears Smith's for airports has ceased operations. They were highly regarded

My recommendation to Alaska first timers is to do a cruise/tour. Princess offers many. There is so much missed if you do not get into the interior. It will be 11 or 12 days. Try to find one with 2 nights in Denali NP. I agree with making sure you get to see Glacier Bay on the cruise portion.

Pub Lunch was in Savoy on Sapphire Nov 2nd cruise. So nice to have it back.

No, you pay a minimal charge or buy a coffee package. Sorry 😞

I just received this one. I think it should be good.

This sounds like my Discovery experience this summer too and that cruise was probably at just about normal capacity. Similar on Enchanted in October, Really bad on Sapphire this month. It was so bad, it messed with my laptop to where it was giving me that dreaded blue screen WINDOWS HAS A PROBLEM and would shut down and would generally freeze up just trying to access a website or move to next page on a website. The company that Princess has outsourced to has found ways to block drop box, my email (from sending or replying) and they give Facebook the lowest priority, it was ridiculous. Nothing close to the internet we know at home. The worst thing IMO is Princess does not seem to care or be concerned about it. This was my experience and my opinion, YMMV