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To all that replied. I was so confused since every time I've filed for and credited SOBC, gratuities have always been deducted. I should learn to read the fine print. I "knew" (aka Sheldon Cooper) that it was "not" to be used in the casino (please do not reply....rhetorical statement). Glad I "used" all of my last SOBC for a visit to the Medical Center. Hopefully, I will have it reimbursed through insurance without interest for the few months I have to wait.

Since when is it not good for gratuities? And what does “charges” mean? Isn’t everything charged to your folio? Guess I missed post #484 Thanks

or not (by request).

If they are no longer combinable for one person, but can have individual OBC.... Does that mean that 2 unrelated passengers EACH receive OBC for shareholder? It is allowed for both to have military.

Yes, it is an overnight port in Quebec. Yes, you can board at that time. (I read/Can't remember where) Manned Embarkation hours are available up to 9 PM or 10 PM. After that... FOUND IT...under itinerary port information: Thu, 10/19/23 Quebec City, Canada View general port information Overnight Check In 1:00pm-9:00pm Need more information? Email: croisieres@portquebec.ca https://www.portquebec.ca/en/cruises/information-for-cruise-ship-passengers/customer-service The terminal will be open all night. You will be responsible for your own luggage. In August, gangway was on deck 6/starboard. Same level as Customer Service Desk. There are elevators and escalators in the terminal. Will you have your Medallion in hand? In the afternoon, the gangway was a downward slant to the ship. In the morning, it was pretty even. It's a good size terminal. There will be security 24 hours to guide you to the right place. I saw passengers leave at all hours of the night/morning ... dragging their luggage without any assistance. The airport is not as close to the port as I had anticipated. VERY small airport. I purchased a ship to airport Princess Transfer. Best $29 I ever spent. Have you joined our Roll Call yet?

After the fires in Lahaina and the hurricane/earthquakes in California, I am so happy that you put your fur baby first. Princess will always have a cruise for you to plan. Your priorities are in the right place. Please keep us updated on FCC. Many of us have similar situations and look forward to your time line.

This will never happen to me since I won't be on a Royal Class ship anytime soon. But...Is it still complimentary? So happy for you. Congratulations.

@Steelers36 I count on members like you to keep me informed. I may have read it (but forgotten). Or used my Evelyn Woods Reading techniques to speed read through the dozens of posts...and quickly put it out of my mind "I read it!". Or was too lazy to read the pages and pages that just confuse me more. AND I do have one of those wooden nickels too. Thank you all for making sure that I am supported in my posts and assured that all the time I spend on Cruise Critic is productive. AND yes, I did catch the posts 51 and 16.

Please help me out here. I have recently booked 3 cruises for 2025. All were booked before the new "enhancements" were announced. Each bought at $60 per person per day. Each do not include the new enhancements. $60 Plus current old package: Everything from before plus juice bar, desserts, and gym classes. Missing are the 3 new enhancements (Casual Dining/Ocean Now/Room Service). Both packages are $60 per person per day. So how do I go about getting the old replaced by the new? The old package is listed in my personalizer. I've asked my travel agent. She didn't know, and it was not important enough for me to pursue this...yet. I will inquire on my next cruise (without any packages). I suspect she would need to cancel old package and add new package for no additional charge. I am letting the dust settle since no one seems to have a definitive answer to how this all works.

Your bid does not guarantee a specific cabin. You will be at the mercy of whatever is available when they accept your bid. IF...IF...there are other Reserve Mini's available, you can call your TA or Princess and see if they will move you to another stateroom. Princess recently changed their policy. IF...IF...they accept your bid, it is automatically charged to your credit card and is irreversible.

So glad your family left Las Vegas early. At 11 am, the 15 was shut down near Barstow when lightning downed a power pole. Hope it opens by Monday for those leaving the Emerald Princess and heading East.

Which ships are you comparing the Ruby to? Same itinerary? Island or Coral (always more expensive). Full transit?

You wrote a very informative summary. It looks like you have the Princess Plus 50. It was the older package that you purchased at $50 / pp/pd. I believe the PP$60 started sometime near February 2022. The new package was just announced, after your final payment was made. If you did purchase the older package at $60/pp/pd, then I don’t know what you have to do to upgrade. I’m in the same boat…booked 3 cruises under the Plus 60 but the older one. Currently, there are three very confusing Plus packages. 1. $50 a day that doesn’t include the desserts and gym classes. 2. $60 a day that doesn’t include the enhancements (casual dining/delivery/room service) 3. $60 a day is the latest pricing (new within the month)

Welcome to Princess. The corporation is going through some major growing pains. There are still a few good things that are happening on Princess. 1. Dress code has smart casual and formal nights. There are threads and threads with opinions. Bottom line, it is up to the Assistant Dining Room Manager to decide if he/she will allow you in without a coat and tie. Many have said that the dress code has been more relaxed. I don't dress up anymore. A basic black dress is all I take. 2. How badly do you want a particular time and date for Specialty Dining? It can be difficult to get an early dining reservation. It is also possible to get your money refunded if you change your mind. Some days are more booked than other. Be sure to take a screen shot and print out your reservation receipt. 3. You do not book shows for any of the entertainment venues. If you purchased the Premier Beverage Package, there will be rows of seats held for you up to 15 to 5 minutes before production shows. I was recently on the Caribbean. The 7:30 show was full by 7 PM. A little easier (not by much) to attend the 9:30 show. 4. I found boarding in FLL to be a zoo. Will you have your Medallion in hand? Queue for security before you are divided up into have and have nots. Boarding is by. priority/loyalty standings. Others have said that you can pretty much walk on by 12/12:30. Doors open around 10:30. Boarding commences around 11. The Main Dining Room is open for a nice leisurely lunch. As long as you get to the MDR by 1:30, you will seated. 5. I can not speak of differences since I have not been on RCCL at all. As much as I complain about the changes, I still enjoy the quiet/relaxed atmosphere on a Princess ship. What made you decide to try Princess?

Actually saw it as a menu choice on the CB. I wonder how many think this is acceptable????

I hope you made it home without too many obstacles. Steady rain has picked up (I live between you and the port). 2:43 PM Earthquake...so cal. Wow

Thanks. This is a current photo of my backyard when I was growing up. Wish I had that house now. We spent a lot of time over the summers and weekends there as my dad developed the West end of Oahu.

Southern California airports are cancelling some flights. Passengers should be prepared for delays and/or modifications to their flight plans. If you can fly out of Long Beach, you will avoid the traffic at LAX. Wishing you all safe travels today and tomorrow.

How do you change out your minibar without calling room service? I know the steward can do that, but should he have to?

Thank you for writing to corporate and sharing your response. Still does not address $5 room service charge for EliteSuite passengers. Supply and demand = Raising prices. We should all love Princess to death. Oh….blame it on the success of the Medallion/Medallion Class App.

Emerald Princess is approaching the mouth of the San Pedro Channel. Hurricane Hillary has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm (just below minimum hurricane) and about to reach Ensenada. News briefs say the bulk of the heavy rain is expected by this afternoon. All areas of Southern California are experiencing some rain. My patio is wet with light rain.

Last leg of a very interesting trip to Hawaii. Definitely one for the memory books. Safe travels and calm seas.

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Navigator of the seas left LA yesterday. You are probably correct, she will shelter in Ensenada for the night before heading back to LA. I'm not sure I would like to be on that cruise. How's the weather? Looked really calm when Tiki Dave did a live as you were entering Ensenada. Carnival Radiance is returning to LA. Looks like you will be sailing overnight to San Pedro. Waiting to hear a report on that transit. A friend of mine thinks the storm is fizzling out. Hope that is the case, but I am all prepped. Date / Time Port 18 Aug 16:00 Departing from Los Angeles, Long Beach-San Pedro, California hotels 20 Aug 08:00 - 18:00 Ensenada, Baja California Mexico 21 Aug 07:00 Arriving in Los Angeles, Long Beach-San Pedro, California