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    Possible Cancellation

    in Princess Cruises

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    Due to some unexpected medical issues we may need to cancel our December 12th 2023 cruise. We have the Platinum up graded travel insurance. Would like to know what the best way to cancel, I know that we could cancel with FOR ANY REASON, but this medical condition could very well end our cruising day's. Would really like any advice from anyone who has canceled under these conditions. TYI

    Puerto Vallarta Dolphin Swim

    in Princess Cruises

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    Thank you for your responses. I've been doing research but I was really hoping that I would get ideas from other Cruisers who have experiences the excursion in Nevro Vallarta through Princess Cruises, in person and could share their experiences in a positive or negative narrative. That would include any of your concerns how the animals are treated and of how safe they felt during the time with the dolphins. Also, how accessible the excursion is for someone who will be using a mobility scooter. Don't mean to offend anyone who doesn't believe in this type of excursion. TIA

    Puerto Vallarta Dolphin Swim

    in Princess Cruises

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    We will be on the Dec 12th 2023 out of SF on the Crown Princess, our first time on this ship. Would like any pros or cons on the Dolphin Swim in Nevro Vallarta. There will be four adults and one 8 yr old boy. Interested in the accessible of this excursion due to one of the adults uses a scooter. Does Princess use a bus or water taxi to the excursion? TIA 😊 

    Sip n Sail

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    I know this had been discussed before, tried to do a search but no luck. Princess is saying with the new SNS package, it can't be exchanged for OBC? We are both non-alcohol drinkers, therefore the package wouldn't work for us. Would really appreciate and feedback on this issue. TIA

     

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    Princess Criibs

    in Family Cruises

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    We will be traveling with our 2 year old grandson on a 10 day Mexico Cruise out of SF. We have a mini-suite with the fold out bed, but have reserved a portable crib if he doesn't like the fold out. Would anyone that has been on the Grand know the size of these cribs? Would really appreciate and comment's of past cruisers. Thanks in advance.

     

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    Cleaning baby bottles

    in Ask a Cruise Question

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    We will be taking our 18 month grandson on our 10 day eastern Caribbean Cruise in January. Has anyone used the Steri-bottle that is only used once? Don't like the idea of washing bottles in the bathroom sink. Thanks for any suggestions except for any that suggest we leave our grandson home. Lol

     

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    RCL's first quarter numbers

    in Celebrity Cruises

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    I have to agree with the observation that X isn't giving anything away for free, with these promos! And, while I'm sure that some folks are finding an occasional great deal -- those have always been out there.

     

    What DH and I have experienced in the last two years, is a geometric rise in cabin rates. While we used to "splurge" on a sky suite occasionally, we now find ourselves totally priced-out of that market (and its perks). We're lucky to find an affordable Concierge Class cabin -- and on some cruises, even a reasonably-priced 2C veranda! :eek:

     

    What I'm starting to see (from the customer's point of view -- not the stock investor's) is the law of diminishing returns. How much more are people willing to pay, to get these perks? When I analyze our spending habits versus the "free" promo perks, this is what I come up with:

     

    -- DRINK PACKAGE: We've enjoyed this perk several times, and have even upgraded to premium. But, on face value, is it worth it? In over a decade of cruising, we've never had a bar bill anywhere near the cost of even the classic package. So, could we live without it? Yes.

    -- PRE-PAID GRATUITIES: We were going to pay those anyway. Having recently switched to Select Dining, it's nice to have that cost taken care of early. Is it great to have someone else (X or a TA) pick up that tab? Of course. But, for most of us, tips are just an expense built-in to the cost of cruising.

    -- OBC: We've had this applied to our current cruise (booking onboard), as well as the more traditional method of applying it to the future cruise. And yes, it's nice to have a few $$ to splurge on something like a specialty restaurant dinner. But, here again, we don't traditionally spend that much $$ onboard. It has been a long time since we walked off the ship with a large bill for onboard purchases.

     

    I'm glad that X and its parent company are doing well. But, maybe this recent hiccup in the stock earnings should be a wake-up call for them. It doesn't matter how many "goodies" you are giving away with a cabin (or class of cabins). If folks simply can't afford your prices, they'll look elsewhere. Just my $.02. ;)

     

    Well said and couldn't agree more.

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