SnorkelBoy

does anyone know the approximate size of the bag?

On 2/10/2024 at 8:18 AM, SDWCruise said:

Thanks. We’re not planning on playing during the cruise, but having a golfing holiday afterwards - hence storing them because, yes, there is very limited space in the cabins! I’ll try and contact Celebrity and see what they say 😐 Plenty of time to plan - not sailing till next January but I like to be prepared! 😁 

perhaps see if there is any storage place in your port city.

Ive seen it will be in January 2024.

On 6/11/2023 at 8:38 PM, mahdnc said:

 

oh.  Never mind.

way to go Emily Litella 😁

We were in the aqua class on the summit when it first started and really enjoyed it.  It is much pricier now and I'm looking at a greece cruise in Aqua.  When I price it out it seems the drinks are included but looking at a sample Blu menu from the Infinity it shows prices.  Did you have drinks included as a part of the Aqua experience.

Thanks

Dave

I think the moral to this story is buy a pitcher of beer on board, pour it into a rum runner and sneak it onto the island to avoid the VAT.

12 hours ago, CineGraphic said:

I found the info on the Ocean Ready App by clicking, "Open & Save Ocean Ready Pass"

thanks I guess because I have anytime dining there is no information on dining room.  I'll check once on board.

so normally this info is on your card but with the medallion  where can muster station, assigned dining be found.  I now know I go to Club Fusion for muster but where will dining info show up in the apps?

Thanks

Dave

the cruise number is totally different than booking number.  my cruise number is B919 for May.  it shows on my summary. its under booking details as voyage number.

On 4/2/2019 at 6:04 PM, cruzsnooze said:

Snorkelboy

 You posted the old good site. The new site has rows of pictures that state the destination, no drop down boxes anymore.

Thanks I'm new to Princess so didn't know.  But isn't bizzarre that some get the old site and some the new site.

Dave

4 hours ago, cruzsnooze said:

It is horrible isn't it.  You can't see all the dates with prices, you need to click on each individual date and with some cruises like Mexico that is 15-20 dates to open individually. Sometimes change for the sake of change isn't for the better.

Do you see this on your browser?  Click the view all dates and pricing

I had to click an extra button to see all.  Its blue and says show all dates and prices.

2 hours ago, sciteach11 said:

I had the same problem. Somehow the cruise isn't associated with your email address. You can add your email under the Personalizer once you sign in through the Booked Guest link, and it should show up on your account next time you log in once they've processed the email addition.

I just checked and my email is the same on my booking and my captains circle acct.

when I sign into my account and go to upcoming cruises, I get the message there is no cruise associated with this acct.  I can only access through the booked guests link.  It has been this way since the day I booked and paid in full through a travel agent.

its a little annoying cause logging onto my acct the login and password self populates and through the booked guest I have to enter all info every time.

Magens as well as they have a decent grill and bar with no rocks in the water that I remember.  THe beach is wider and has chairs though I think Sapphire does as well.

I was able to prepay grats thru the site but was not able to purchase the coffee card and water,  had to go thru my TA.

Dave

16 hours ago, AF-1 said:

Hi Dave,  I just returned from Caribbean Princess three weeks ago.  I can give you a few tips.

1. The Ocean Medallion Program is working pretty well; so download the app and fill it out and they will mail you the medallion

2. Medallion Net the new wifi is blazing fast

3. There are gluten free items in buffet; suggest you speak with your waiters on first night in your dining room.  They will try and accomadate you

4. Deck 7 is wrap around; you will walk up a flight of stairs in the front of ship on both sides; here is a pic of deck 7

4. We were in aft cabin on Caribe deck. This is from our balcony

If you have any questions just ask.  The ship is in great shape; you will be on it after the drydock; Our ports of call were

Cayman Islands, Roatan, Belize, and Cozumel

Thanks for pics.  I didn't know I needed to pre order medallion but ahve done so now. 

45 minutes ago, lx200gps said:

 

Hi Dave..

 

Re your questions about Princess Cays. Judging from your "call sign", I'll assume you're an experienced snorkeler. (I'm a life long snorkeler and got my first SCUBA certs back in the mid-70s. I've dove St Thomas and snorkeled both St T and St John). As snorkeling destinations go, PC ain't Coz or the Caymans, and is a bit less than the USVIs. Water clarity is iffy by "purist" standards, but you'll probably see the basic wildlife (fish anyway: never seen any inverts to speak of) and not much really good reef. As others have said, when you get off the tender, turn left and keep walking past the BBQ/Cafeteria and head towards the last beach promontory/lifeguard station, the one with the red roof. I've found the "best" water and snorkelling at PC to be under that building and to the north of that area, which was the closest thing to a "reef" I've ever found at PC.

 

PC is at the extreme southern end of Eleuthera. Head to Google Maps and check out the satellite imagery, and you'll easily see the red roof hut I'm referring to near the northern extremity of the site.

 

Have a GREAT cruise (and dive ;o)

Thanks, great information.  I'll probably haul my gear and check it out.  I see on goggle earth where you are refering to.

Dave

1 hour ago, BarbinMich said:

Definitely!  On the CB the promenade deck is a true wraparound--as you've noticed you do have to go up near the front and then back down if you're doing the whole circuit.

yea!!!

40 minutes ago, NavyVeteran said:

You will see some gluten free foods in the buffet. However, you may have a better selection in the main dining room. Go ahead and list gluten free in the same dietary section on the Cruise Personalizer that you are using to request the distilled water for the CPAP. However the more important thing is to speak to the head waiter in the main dining room on the first night. Always speak to the head waiter - not the waiter - about dietary restrictions.

 

The head waiter will take your order each evening for the next evening - and for lunch the next day if it's a sea day. He will know which items are gluten free and which items are not. By taking the order one day ahead, he will also be able to modify some items that are normally not gluten free to make them so, possibly by changing a sauce or changing an ingredient.

 

If you have fixed traditional dining, then your waiter will know that you have ordered from the head waiter the day before. If you have anytime dining, then I recommend you always use the same dining room - so that you can speak with the same head waiter. It will not matter that you change waiters; just tell the waiter each evening that you had preordered the meal from the head waiter.

Thanks Navy Vet.  This is similar to other lines where the head waiter takes our order.  We are doing anytime dining as the 5pm early is just too early. On other lines with anytime dining we have always been assigned to a dining room. We would plan on using the same one for the reasons you've listed.  If we are not assigned to a dining room is there a recommended one?

Dave

2 minutes ago, BarbinMich said:

I'm an avid user of the Thermal Spa, but it does cost some money (can't remember how much).  It has warm tiled "beds" and various kinds of steam rooms.  There are also different kinds of showers (different shower heads).  I believe one can buy a day pass or a pass for the whole cruise which is what I usually get.  Can be very relaxing after a day onshore or even on a sea day.

We had the thermal spa included on the MSC seaside and went everyday, we'll give it a look on boarding day.

I have one more question about the promenade deck.  I know you go up one level at the front; the aft looks very narrow is the aft accessible?

Dave

1 minute ago, BarbinMich said:

I'm an avid user of the Thermal Spa, but it does cost some money (can't remember how much).  It has warm tiled "beds" and various kinds of steam rooms.  There are also different kinds of showers (different shower heads).  I believe one can buy a day pass or a pass for the whole cruise which is what I usually get.  Can be very relaxing after a day onshore or even on a sea day.

We had the thermal spa included on the MSC seaside and went everyday, we'll give it a look on boarding day.

11 minutes ago, mph045 said:

they also have 24 hour Int'l Café Deck 5 with free food plus coffee/tea bar for a fee.  Try Crown Grill for a special night out $29/pp

Be sure wear water shoes into water-lots rocks on Princess cays

Club Fusion and Wheelhouse have nightly music along with explorers club at times.  They also have dance lessons during the week-rumba-cha cha-etc

Thanks for the advice on the shoes, will put them on the list. 

38 minutes ago, reedprincess said:

Club Fusion is not the late night dance club - that would be Skywalkers. Club Fusion is usually done and empty by 11 or so. Every once in a while there's a late night comedian show, but that's not loud or punding music.  Personally, wouldn't hesitate to book a cabin over CF.

 

Princess Cays has some snorkeling, head to either the for right or left to get away from the more crowds of people.

 

Live music generally in the atrium, Wheelhouse Bar, Club Fusion, Crooners (piano).  Sometimes in Explorer's. Skywalkers is the disco/later night dance club 

 

Enjoy.

59 minutes ago, Essiesmom said:

We were in E730 on Caribbean and only one night did we have thumping bass, but it stopped by 11pm.  EM

 That's not too bad.  I am going to try to change cabins.  One night in St. Augustine we stay at a motel where the bar in back went til 2am and the sound came in through the ac vent, it sounded like the band was in the room.

Dave

23 minutes ago, Qcruise said:

Thermal suite has eucoliptus sauna,  regular sauna,  warm tile beds, soft lighting, showers is coed price for a seven night might be around $200 bucks for two.....it's dark down there no windows.  The locker room amenities are free.  Carbe balconies are larger than the other decks,  we like that deck for this reason.  

Thats not too bad for the thermal.  We'll try the locker first and see if it fits the bill.

Dave