voljeep

25 minutes ago, Snaxmuppet said:

Techspeak follows... please feel free to ignore  🙂 

 

LOL! My background is as a database specialist, both as a programmer and DBA... I agree... stupid simple... and it probably wouldn't even require an additional DB query as the package would likely already have been read as part of building the customer object.

 

Just lazy programming IMO.

took less than 5 minutes for me to create the punch cards needed for this ...🦄

33 minutes ago, PacnGoNow said:

Most of our inaugural sailings, the cruise lines have taken their MOST experienced crew members throughout different departments.  So, you should have great service.  
 

Because they are new ships, there will be a learning curve due to the huge differences in the ship layout, etc.

 

Some ships sail pre inaugural with corporate employees, press, etc and practice on them first.  IDk if this will happen with the Sun.

they can bring over the 'rock stars' ... but until P decides to 'crew up' in the bars and prep areas - drink service is going to be slow in some areas - 

1-2 bartenders in Vines and service is amazing

1-2 bartenders in Crooners - "Service is so terrible, I'm never sailing P again!!"

3 minutes ago, EconDoc said:

1 hour ago, Esprit said:

 

Thanks. I do think it's useful to let people know they are still welcome to wear tuxes.

Interesting ... I'm not sure I've even seen a single post where someone stated tuxes / formal wear were not welcome on Princess ships ...

now about those shorts ...

16 minutes ago, Lady Arwen said:

You certainly cannot rate a cruiseline by a one and done.

you mean like the OP is doing to Princess?

33 minutes ago, kruisin_kt said:

It’s gonna be a late one for us on the road, but luckily I am a) a natural night owl b) still on pacific time and c) just turned 25

how long is the drive? hours? miles?

the shower/tub combo in a 'mini' is a deal breaker for us ... even before ...

comparing Princess to Disney??

43 minutes ago, pynnkar said:

Yikes, I had the same injury a few years back and cannot imagine being on a ship 5 days later!  Just maneuvering the splint would be near impossible!  

We obviously cancelled ... Good news, I go to the surgeon on Thurs for my 8 week follow-up. Currently on 'as tolerated' weight bearing, with the boot, and a walker. Hope x-rays show I can have full weight bearing, and wean off the boot gradually.

Dunes is rum based ... my wife is a rum girl - Dunes is definitely a go-to for her - mainly at night and mainly at Crooners.

Book early and make sure you have a refundable deposit.

31 minutes ago, tonit964 said:

Not to mention you can hardly hear them because of all the household loud conversations going on or kids running around screaming. Unbelievable and so frustrating. 

oh, like the service I got when trying to contact my surgeon to see about weight-bearing? very good English, got the job done - but clearly working where kids were heard in the background.  Home?, prolly

we booked SUN P the day it came open for bookings - $100 total deposit - not per person

j/s

1 hour ago, klfrodo said:

Thanks for the clarification Steve. I now have a better understanding. To voljeep, I misspoke and I hope I didn't lead you down the wrong path.

thanks to all - kinda thought I had a covered medical reason for sure...

What all can I expect AON to pay when I file my claim? - Fell on 10/25 - cruise on 10/31.

Cruise fare - Reimbursement or future cruise credit?

Emergency Department copay?

Hospital room co-pay?

RX co-pays?

other?

a link to previously discussed also appreciated

16 hours ago, cr8tiv1 said:

I discovered that a medical incident that happen when I was out of the United States was 100% covered by my medical insurance company. I still purchase PVP.  8% is worth the peace of mind.

same with me when I fell on REGAL - AON also picked up the deductibles from my aftercare from the Emergency Department and my Cardiologist.

Waiting to see when I file a current claim with AON as to what they will cover besides my cruise fare when I fell and broke a couple of bones near my ankle 5 days before a Halloween cruise a couple of months ago - wondering about Emergency Department copay,hospital stay co-pay, RX co-pay, surgeon co-pay, etc , medical equipment advised for home health care, etc ... all paid out of pocket so far.

2 minutes ago, upsmanclt said:

Maybe you ask your TA to try again now that you have proof that the card is good.

is a card all or nothing to apply?

1 hour ago, david63 said:

Surely they have to have your permission to do that and if you don't give permission then you should get a refund.

 

It baffles me why they cannot just process the refund back onto your credit card (assuming that you registered one)

follow the money - merchant fees for the cc refund

@Host CJSKIDS hope you are feeling better and safe travels across the "alley".

my little 5 day on Sun P is UP $86 from booking

On 12/12/2023 at 9:10 AM, c-boy said:

I'm not too keen on cruising' the Caribbean but, the sphere class is a draw to us and we will acquiesce to the sun princess's beckoning call.

Fly across the pond (first class, of course) ... stay a few days in a 5 star boutique dwelling, then a cruise on the Sun P (Sky suite?) around the Med ... then take the ship back across the Pond 🤑

yes - and even different people can use it, IF, you give them the login info - one device at a time, as you stated

WELCOME to CRUISE CRITIC

Pic #2 'just happens' to be at the photo stop shooting Prom pictures ...

could to see the SKY P coming to Port Canaveral to compete.  Looks like the CB is just a one-off season, thank goodness

15 hours ago, CanadianBurger said:

I stand corrected. He did karaoke tonight…

Thanks - nothing wrong with karaoke - just not the right venue in Crooners, sorry.

On our cruise with him - he had a 'lady/groupie' that set right up front with him, and she had her

own songbook!' - we walked out one time, and didn't go in a couple of other times when that was going on.  One night between sets, we went in for a minute, and when another entertainer showed up, she grabbed her songbook, asked where was Cory, and left.

2 hours ago, CanadianBurger said:

Crooners listening to Kory Simon,

is that the one that does a lot of karaoke in his 'entertaining'?