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We’re booked on the same cruise in April 2025…if you booked a standard fare what was your auto tip experience when booking in USD & receiving OBC in AUD? I’ve read conflicting experiences even on the AU/NZ board….some state the auto tip is included because the cruise is only to AU ports; others say when booked in USD the auto tip is added. If so, what was the daily per person amount in the AUD currency used onboard?

Like many others I cannot book The Catch by Rudi for our Discovery cruise in April. The app shows all dates & times are available but when attempting to make the reservation I get the same message as others that it cannot be made. Tried their online version but that didn’t work either on my iPhone, iPad nor PC. My TA contacted Princess & they were unable to book The Catch but did offer to book the Crown Grill or Sabatini’s which we’ll book during the cruise. Using the Cruise Personalizer I easily made an Ultimate Balcony Dinner reservation which had to be paid in advance. As I recall the Medallion app began about 5 years ago & it’s still unreliable & frustrating. The new “Princess” app was originally scheduled for release on 12/1 & then sometime in December but nothing yet. To me that’s an indication that the new app is not ready for release. Not looking forward to being their app’s tester again and we’ve been trying other cruise lines (Celebrity & Oceania) in the past 12 months & their apps were trouble free. While they had fewer functions than Princess, preparation for their cruises was easy & it also worked well during our cruises…no frustration necessary.

My early 2025 around Australia cruise (roundtrip Brisbane) does not offer the 12-packs of water but from Auckland to LA it is available.

I got qualified as soon as their veterans program was announced in August 2011 & it always had the 12/31/99 date. Guess I’ve just been lucky to still have the 12/31/99 expiration date & not the new 2031 date. Obviously my expiration date will come long before my MOBC’s expiration date. ☺️

My Military Benefits still show in my Captain’s Circle account added on 8/30/11 and is valid until 12/31/99. I have several 2024/2025 cruises booked with MOBC which were booked months ago.

Buon Viaggio! 🎉🥳🍾

Months ago we booked an AS n/s LAX/OGG/LAX using their miles in the spring but noticed on their app flights were changed & to call them. Before calling checked flight options…only ones were via SEA and only 1 n/s from LAX to HNL which was not an option to get to OGG. I have not received an email informing me about the change…bad customer service. I’ve booked a backup on HA using their miles & will wait awhile to see if AS contacts me or they will restore their LAX/OGG n/s flights. If this is what will become of their service hopefully acquiring HA fails.

Hopefully not with HA which we enjoy flying several times per year between the Mainland & Maui. Unlike VX the HA brand has been around since 1929 so hopefully AS will keep the HA brand. 🤞

Based on emails I received from HA & AK both brands will continue… Preserving the Hawaiian Airlines brand: The beloved Hawaiian Airlines brand will remain, reflected on airplanes, at airports and elsewhere. It will exist alongside the Alaska Airlines brand, supported by a single operating platform and industry-leading loyalty program. https://localcareglobalreach.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Alaska-Airlines-and-Hawaiian-Airlines-to-Combine.pdf

It’ll be interesting to hear about your comparisons of PE to BC which costs twice as much…have a great flight & nap. 🥱😴💤

Hopefully this time they’ll promote the wine package better than previously when it wasn’t often promoted. I was disappointed when the wine packages ended & would consider them again as an alternative to carrying on wine particularly from more remote locations like your ports. Thanks for the info & hopefully that will be an option on Discovery’s April TSE cruise. Although with the uncertainty of it’s availability and driving to the port will likely bring my own wine on that cruise.

That’s what I read which was after we disembarked in LA before Regatta sailed up the West Coast before heading East. Our a/c was good on that late September & early October cruise & didn’t notice any troubling issues and greatly enjoyed our first O cruise.

Great! 😃 In 2009 we flew ANZ to Sydney via Auckland in economy using EZair & that was our best ever economy experience (cruised back from Sydney). Checking airfares available as far out as currently possible through EZair it’s considerably cheaper & offers flexibility…win, win! 👍 Thanks for taking the time to allow us to vicariously cruise with you & to experience all of the great joy both of you had during your journey. 😊

Congratulations & that’s a wonderful way to end your journey…enjoy your upgrade! 😃 We plan to fly ANZ PE in Spring 2025 to Brisbane but only one way because we’ll sail Royal Princess from Auckland to LA…did you book through EZair?

Last Apple MedallionClass update:

Are you flying ANZ home in PE again?

Your situation is awful but sadly it’s not surprising to me as Princess’ promises to improve customer relations have resulted in even worse service due to the inexperienced & untrained offshore call center reps. Hopefully you’ll soon get an acceptable solution…I’d also be more than fuming! 😠

Thanks! 🙂

We had a UBD moved into our balcony cabin due to inclement weather. Although there might not be sufficient room in an oceanview cabin. It doesn’t hurt to ask onboard & if they have few UBDs booked they might provide the dinner…a great experience! 😊

The P&O Pacific Adventure is the former Golden Princess which I sailed on several times.

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A decade ago used Carmel from JFK to a Red Hook hotel for a pre cruise stay & was satisfied with their service. As I recall there was another similar service that was recommended but don’t recall the name…could anyone provide another recommendation? I’ve never used Uber/Lyft and would prefer a car service such as Carmel…thanks.

Do not get a refund of the insurance cost.

You might remember that over 5 years ago I had to cancel for a covered medical reason days before flying to LHR for your Norway cruise. When canceling immediately received EZair and taxes/fees to my chargecard and filed my AON claim with a doctor’s diagnosis. Having the Platinum PVP insurance even if my reason was denied would have still received a 100% FCC. In less than a month had a check for all of the non-refundable costs.

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