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I had the Leaning Tower ice cream sundaes on the Enchanted in April.  It wasn't as big as I thought it would be. Husband and I shared one just to try it. It was fine, nothing special.  We never ordered another one or the cake.

We preferred to use our calories with the MDR desserts. All the desserts we ordered in the MDR were excellent. 

14 hours ago, MTNest93 said:

Ohh, I forgot walk in steps with handrails!!! That’s a good one! 

YES! walkin steps to the pool. At least one pool, please. 

We just got off the Enchanted on Saturday, as you got on. We had a great cruise and beautiful weather. We had great service, food in the MDR was wonderful. 

Hope you enjoy the Enchanted! Have fun. 

37 minutes ago, Astro Flyer said:

They generally arrive about 10-12 days in advance & believe they still send an email with shipping info to track the package.

 

Great. thanks for your reply.

thanks for this question. We have "plus" package, and we sail in 17 days. We have not received our medallions yet. I can't remember seeing anything about a cost to ship them. 

When should we expect the medallions? If they don't arrive before we leave, I am sure we can get them at the port, but I like having them in hand before. 

thanks Kaye

Do they still have free headphones that they give you in the sanctuary? A few years ago, we got Bose Headphones in the Sanctuary with free music.  There was a nice variety of music to pick from.  Hope they still have this available. 

Thanks Kaye

1 hour ago, crewsweeper said:

The Parish of St Martin of Tours is on Front Street, a long walk or water taxi from cruise port.  Likewise the Methodist Church of St Martin. They're both on FB.

 

Great thank you!  Is the Methodist Church walkable from the cruise port? 

23 hours ago, Senga said:

A bit off topic but sticking with the theme of the gym for "mature" users.  I use a stationery bike at the gym 3 days a week to keep my knee replacement happy.  I have been on Grand, Regal, Sky and Enchanted Princess and have not found one stationery bike I can use.  They are all "racing" bikes.  😢

I just had knee replacement surgery in January, and we are cruising the end of March. I was hoping to use a stationary bike to help with my recovery. I am so disappointed to hear Princess doesn't have stationary bikes.  I need to start looking for an alternative plan. 😞 

13 hours ago, lennythenose said:

Our cruise on Ruby last year ended on Easter Sunday so I’m not sure about worship service or special menu but I get they did something. There were decorations during the week before Easter. 

Thanks for the pictures. I love the decorations with the eggs. But the life size bunnies look a little crazy. 🙂 

What churches are there by the cruise port that we can go to for Easter?  Walking distance or take a taxi? 

Thanks, Kaye

29 minutes ago, karatemom2 said:

We have spent three Easter’s onboard and there is some low key activity. Not like Christmas but there are usually some decorations, the kids club organizes an egg hunt, Easter bunny has shown up, there is usually some ham and/or lamb options on the menu and in the buffet. If there is a crew member so inclined we have seen a non denominational worship gathering - but that was just one time. 

thanks for the reply. I was hoping for a service of some sort. I will have to wait and see. 

This will be our first time on a cruise during Easter. Does Princess decorate for Easter or do anything special?  Are there any church services on Easter? 

Thanks, Kaye

Thanks everyone. I think I will just ask at the dining venue we go to. If we have to, we will just pay the extra price for his meal.

I was thinking of going to the pub venue (can't remember the name of the restaurant) for the fish and chips on the Enchanted for something different. 

Thank you for replies. Our son is an adult, but he is autistic and has cerebral palsy. He needs to be with us. 

We just wanted to try a casual dining but didn't know how to go about it. 

 We have three of us in our cabin.  My husband and myself have the plus package but our son does not. Son is an adult. 

How do we handle going to a casual dining? 

Silly question but can we bring in food for son from another dining venue? (pizza, french fries) 

Thanks, Kaye

16 hours ago, Wishing on a star said:

Not covered...  but what I call 'enclosed', and not open to the sea view..  as there are cabins on both sides of it.  The open area is the deck overlooking down into where the pool is.

 

Thanks for the clarification!  Kaye

On 2/9/2024 at 10:33 AM, Wishing on a star said:

If you are not big on shows, and 'partying',  but like to be where the 'vibe' is, and enjoy being at sea,  then you should be very happy!  The Piazza that Princess has is the perfect offering.

Depending on who the band and entertainers are onboard, the Piazza could be LOUD on some nights, and more laid back. (but not a snooze-fest) on other nights.    We have seen everything from 'Rock' band shows to 'middle of the road' bands who do numbers like "Isn't she wonderful" (Stevie Wonder)  and "Hello" (Lionel Ritchie)

The piano entertainer at Crooners will alternate with the band/entertainer on the main level of the Piazza throughout the evening.

Things to note, and enjoy -

 The international Cafe. breakfasts sandwiches snacks all day...  This is where you will get your nice specialty coffees.

Gigi's/Alfredos  -  Def. use your Plus Package to get the BEST pizza.  (this. used to be free/included)

Enchanted has The Catch by Rudi, right?   This would be one of the specialty (uncharge) restaurants that you might want to try.

The adult pool area...  The main pool area will be louder, busy, with the huge MUTS screen playing concerts/videos/movies.   (unfortunately, they enclosed the adult retreat pool with cabins, so most seating is on the deck overlooking.)

Princess will have a lot of the same things as CCL - the casino, game shows, etc...

 

ENJOY!!!

On 2/9/2024 at 10:33 AM, Wishing on a star said:

When did they enclose the adult retreat pool? We were on the Enchanted last February and it wasn't enclosed.

Thanks Kaye

 

Aloft Fort Lauderdale is a brand new hotel but the reviews are not that high. Has anyone stayed there before? 

Looking for a clean newer hotel for our pre cruise stay. 

Thanks Kaye

We were on the Enchanted last February and had a great time. A beautiful ship and much newer than the Caribbean. The buffet is much bigger and more options for food. We are going on her again in March of this year.

But, The Caribbean has a walking promenade deck that we really enjoy. And the Caribbean has a walk-in step into the pool. We were very disappointed that there weren't any walk-in steps on the Enchanted. 

Kaye

On 12/19/2023 at 3:07 PM, 57eric said:

Apologies if this has already been addresses, but for the 2023-2024 season, Princess has the following calls on Guadeloupe:  Island Princess 12/25, Caribbean Princess 1/3, Emerald Princess 2/25 and Ruby Princess 3/13.  For the 2024-2025 season, there are none.  Is there a reason? 

 

I don't know why Princess is no longer going to Guadeloupe. Our experience last February was that we could not get an excursion with Princess on Guadeloupe. The excursions were very limited and the ones they had filled up very fast.

I asked a crew member at the shore excursion desk about going in port on our own and walking around the city.  My question was is it safe to walk around Guadeloupe on our own, with a person in a wheelchair. He said it isn't the safest port and with a wheelchair our party might be more vulnerable. 

We decided to stay on the ship didn't want to take the chance. 

Kaye

5 hours ago, alyssamma said:

 

I'm guessing where they are depends on the ship? I was on Sapphire and they were at the bottom of the display that had the other desserts (e.g., pound cake).

 

Regardless, here is a link from another CC thread...

 

 

Those look better than the ice cream sundae.  I love red velvet cake, maybe my husband and I can share a piece. Thanks for the photo!

On 12/8/2023 at 5:21 PM, alyssamma said:

So, interesting thing about the sundaes...you can customize them. Still huge, but you can ask to not get certain things or have other things added.

 

Also, the "huge" cakes at the international cafe that they charge for are "free" with the plus package (counts as one of your 2 free desserts).

 

I don't think I have ever seen the cakes at international cafe that are the free with the plus package. Do you happen to have pictures of them? I have been looking at something besides the huge ice cream sundaes.

thanks

Thank you for sharing this, it's comforting to know. We always wondered if the Platinum insurance is really worth it. 

Kaye

2 hours ago, Shippy said:

Is the salty dog gastro pub considered   a premium restaurant or one that you get free with the plus package ?

thanks

Thanks for asking this question. I am also confused with the whole casual dining thing with the plus package.

Thank you everyone for all the replies.  I think we will go ahead with the cruise. We have insurance.

I'm starting to do the pre surgery exercises and some walking. Walking is hard because of the pain in the knee but I know I have to also get my muscles ready.  

Thanks again, your suggestions are helpful.

Kaye