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    It's even worse than we thought

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    18 minutes ago, deadzone1003 said:

    Sometimes, I wonder what is the supporting evidence for many of the early resumption of cruising.  Every cruise port will have to decide if the benefits of cruising is enough to offset the expected cost of fighting this disease.  Right now, there may be some cruise ports willing to open up to cruise ships because it really benefits them, but I having difficulty of coming up with even one example.  I could see Panama allowing canal transiting, but no ship may stop at any Panama cities.  We may have to wait until there is a vaccine for this disease before cruising will even begin to get back to normal.

    I'm thinking that the cruise lines will have to put up some kind of bond that the cruise ports could go against to insure that the cruise lines themselves bare this cost, not the cruise ports

     

    How much of a bond ??? - I'd guess it would state in the $50 million minimum - or is that too low  ?

    What things do you see changing??

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    independent shoreside cleaners for turnaround day … a crew of a couple hundred could come on at 8 or so for a 5 hour shift

     

    200 x 5 = 1000 hours of cleaning in conjunction with what the crew is doing in the passenger cabins

     

    off ship by 1 or so as to not delay passenger boarding … too much - better than losing a whole day - have to figure out that little security issue ...

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    What is included in the drinks package?

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    OP - smart decision to book under Princess Plus - it's a great deal

     

    direct from the Princess website

     

    The Premier Beverage Package

    Terms & Conditions 2019

    What is Included

    • The package includes all beer, spirits, wine by the glass and cocktails $12.00 USD and under as listed on our menu(s), or $16.00 AUD and under for voyages departing from and returning to Australia and New Zealand.
    • The package includes all bottled water (500ml only), fountain sodas, fresh juices (if available), specialty coffees and teas, Gong Cha items, Frappés at Coffee & Cones, milk shakes (if available) and Red Bull energy drinks.
    • The package provides a 25% discount on the following excluded items: all bottles of wine, one liter bottles of water, canned soda and bottled juices.
    • The package may be used on our private islands, all food and beverage venues, and other areas such as the theater or public spaces that offer beverage service. Selections and service are limited to each venue’s menu offerings and operating hours.
    • If dining at a specialty dining venue, a large bottle of water (one liter) of still or sparkling is covered by the package.

    Package Details and Qualifications

    • Age restrictions apply for purchases of the Premier Beverage Package.
    • The Premier Beverage Package is US $59.99 per day plus 18% service charge (totaling $70.79 per day) for all itineraries except Australia. For all Australian-based vessels, the package is AUD $86.99 per day which includes a service charge. You will be charged the full amount for the complete voyage at the time of purchase. The package is not available for pre-purchase for voyages departing from and returning to Australia and New Zealand.
    • The Premier Beverage Package must be purchased for every day a passenger is sailing. Partial / pro-rated packages or purchase for segments of a guest’s voyage are NOT accepted.
    • The package may be pre-purchased up to four days prior to boarding the vessel.
    • The package is offered onboard on embarkation day, and is NOT sold after embarkation day.
    • The package is NOT available for pre-purchase within three days of sailing.
    • The package is NOT available for voyages under seven nights for Australian-based itineraries, or voyages two nights or under for all other itineraries.
    • The package is NOT refundable or transferable once purchased onboard, and for advance purchased packages, NOT refundable or transferable within three days of sailing.

    Exclusions and Limitations

    • Does NOT apply to bottled spirits or bottled wine or any items offered in retail venues or shops onboard.
    • Can NOT be used for Room Service or Mini-Bar items. Additionally, the package cannot offset the cost of, or be a substitution for, special or private events such as cocktail parties, wedding receptions or similar. Please contact Group Onboard Services for additional details or clarification.
    • Souvenir Glassware is excluded but is available for the additional charge of the glass only.
    • Excludes beverages offered via self-service or vending machines.
    • Excludes and is not combinable with other Programs, Promotions, Onboard Specials, or Events such as Wine Tastings, Chef’s Table, Buckets of Beer, Buy One Get One type Offers, Specialty Dining cover charges, or food items for sale such as ice cream, etc.
    • Not all exclusions or limitations can be foreseen or published here and may exist or be implemented without notice.
    • Pricing is subject to change without notice and for vessels designated in a foreign currency, packages purchased in advance may vary from onboard pricing due to timing and currency fluctuations. Guests will NOT incur additional charges, nor be issued any credits or refunds for such currency variances.

    Terms and Conditions

    • Alcoholic drinks are limited to 15 beverages per 24-hour period (6 a.m. to 6 a.m.). Alcoholic drinks requested above the daily limits are at the discretion of the shipboard management and crew and charged at regular menu prices.
    • Non-alcoholic drinks do NOT have this limitation nor do they count toward this maximum.
    • Only one beverage is allowed per passenger per order (alcoholic or non-alcoholic).
    • Items selected that exceed the $12.00 USD or $16 .00 AUD price are charged at full menu price.
    • Packages may NOT be shared, are NON-transferable and NON-refundable.
    • Shipboard management reserves the right to add additional restrictions and revoke or cancel the Premier Beverage Package at any point during a guest’s voyage for any reason with or without a prorated refund. Additional actions may be taken if guests:
      • Become intoxicated
      • Provide beverages to other guests or do NOT comply with the terms, conditions and limitations of the package
      • Exhibit behavior that is inappropriate, a safety risk to themselves or others, or become offensive or disruptive to other cruise guests or staff
      • Exceed, or attempt to circumvent, the daily limits and service limitations outlined
      Princess Cruises may modify, amend or update the terms and conditions of our beverage packages at any time with or without notice to guests. The terms and conditions as published on princess.com on the date of sailing will apply.
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    Jan Swartz televised announcement to all ships

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    8 minutes ago, casavaha said:

    Jan Swartz just gave a televised announcement to all ships where she informed Princess employees that there would be a hiring freeze, and

    an elimination of contract jobs.  They are also having a problem securing chartered flights to get employees to their home.  So they are

    exploring the idea of using their ships to get employees home.  It was a very good talk piped into all the cabin tvs on the ship, Royal Princess.

     

    Obviously they have to stem the outflow of money at a time when they are seeing no income (my words)

     

    Greg

    you are on the Royal Princess now ??

    • Like 1

    WHAT CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT THE DRINK PACKAGE?

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    3 minutes ago, Tedferg said:

    It seems to be a standard option on all cruises now and quick arithmetic shows it to be $40 pp pd extra. Not to quibble, but when you say 'we've got it' you mean 'we paid extra for it' right ?

    correct - we paid the cruise fare for that - $ 15 pp pd for a drink package is a bargain even if you don't drink ANY alcohol

    Refund Status for canceled cruises: Retitled after merges

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    26 minutes ago, ceilidh1 said:

    I can only speak for myself but I would certainly appreciate knowing that a chargeback might be coming my way. No GOOD TA would try to talk a customer out of doing what a customer feels is the best thing for them. If they did, I would say get a better TA!

    what advantage, if any, is for a cruiser to use a TA that they pay directly instead of using a TA, but paying Princess directly ??

    Carnival Stock

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    1 minute ago, bluesea321 said:

     

    I hope that is not for real.  I can't imagine sailing in May in the middle of a pandemic.

    agreed, but I do like the idea of somewhat limiting the capacity at first … which may become moot, if passengers aren't willing to cruise in the same numbers as pre-Corona

     

    book low and hope for a comped upgrade ?

     

     

    • Like 2

    Princess - baby food?

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    2 minutes ago, brisalta said:

     

    Ask the steward for bio hazard disposal bags. Put used disposable diaper in that and tie a knot in the neck of it.

    These red bags will be handled correctly and disposed of correctly by the team handling it.

     

    1 hour ago, JF - retired RRT said:

    The steward will provide red plastic bags. Just ask.

     

    • Like 1

    Refund Status for canceled cruises: Retitled after merges

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    not to be off-topic … much … but, the IRS / US Treasury can process a return e-filed, with direct deposit , and you will have your 

    refund in your account in 2-3 weeks ...

     

    now, they are set up for that - Princess clearly isn't / wasn't … before all this - how many refunds for cancellations did Princess

    need to process a day / week / month - prolly not that many

     

    now, again, consider the current environment - a single cruise can generate … what … 2-3 "thousand" refunds , everything from cruise fare, excursions, prepaid dining, interwebs and now add on to that EZ Air, cancelled hotel reservations ...

     

    just wine afternoon musings ...

    • Like 1

    Viability of late season Alaska cruises

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    a half-full view would be that April, and May are the critical months , of course … maybe, and that's a huge maybe … cruise lines could possibly begin crew only operations in June,  getting ships in place, and any kind of re-certification necessary

     

    limited, closed loop cruises beginning July 1 or so, and full cruise schedules beginning 8/1 - and that's highly optimistic ...

    • Like 1

    How do Princess calculate the FCC being offered?

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    4 hours ago, rebeccac said:

     

    The port fees and taxes are not considered part of the "cruise fare".  Look at your original booking details to find out the amount of the actual cruise itself and not any of the other add ons and that should work out with the amount of FCC you did get.  

    exactly the same as when we took our move over offer - free cruise plus 100% of "cruise fare" as refundable OBC

     

    not port taxes

    not Princess insurance

     

    cruise fare only

     

    side note - Princess did pick up the additional port fee, insurance cost, and grats when we moved from a 5 day to a 7 day...

    but I had to pay the additional 2 days of the PBP

    Princess - baby food?

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    not about what goes in, butt about what comes out also needs to be addressed, as in proper disposal of diapers

     

    some previous posts how some people left soiled diapers on the balcony and just put them outside their cabin door

    Currently on Coral Princess ....

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    10 hours ago, Wichard said:

    pb_uk, I just wanted to let you know we made it home ok.  I just opened a bottle of extra stout Guinness in celebration.  Be safe. 

    when you were  confined to your cabin, could you still order room service adult beverages, and did they charge you for them ?

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