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If they are provided, I've got to hand it to Princess for being in tune with the local market! I was on the Enchanted out of Fort Lauderdale in January and there was nothing in the cabins. But bear in mind you can use Dine My Way via the TV remote control or the Medallion App and a steward will magically appear with tea or specialty coffee! On average, that took 15-30 minutes for us - but our cruise was only about 50% full.

The midship angled balconies have a LOT more space - about double. I had E410 in January. That is an obstructed deluxe balcony on Emerald Deck 8. The "obstruction" on both port and starboard for cabins E409 - 412 is only that below you on Deck 7 there are outdoor dining patios both sides. Both are covered with white canopies. You have an unobstructed view to the horizon. On our cruise, the obstructed deluxe was about $500 cheaper so to get the extended balcony thrown in was a bargain. I strongly recommend looking at these four cabins - added bonus of a nice stable, convenient midship location only one deck above the Promenade deck. Obstructed view cabins forward from this location will be obstructed by lifeboats and/or machinery. You can't see the lifeboats from the cabins I mentioned because they are on the outer edge of the "crescent" portion of the ship, so you are angled towards the opposing edge of the crescent. Of course, if you want to be higher up such as on Deck 9 (D409 - 412), the balconies will be exactly the same.

It does not (and did not) include soda by the can. Ginger ale is a standard mixer in the soda gun at most if not all bars I believe so you should be able to order via the Medallion app.

Same thing happened to me. I deleted MY credit card then magically it offered me the authorized user option when I entered the original credit card info again. Such a buggy app......

..and looking at my upcoming Island 16 night cruise, if I did a new booking today it would only be $10/day pp more for Premier (for either a balcony or mini suite)! That's a good deal.