Sprocket

Ordered them all the time on the Discovery and the Crown, IIRC was only ever charged for one shot.  Most mornings I had a vanilla bean latte and added the shooter, great way to start the day.

Upon boarding the first stop is always Good Spirits for a Bud and Clamato, plus a little little snack from the IC to tide us over until dinner.  Always enjoy catching up with those bartenders  I know from previous cruises.

From there we go straight to our Muster station scan in and then head to our cabin to watch the video, unpack and enjoy sail away from our balcony.  We also get to meet and have a quick chat with our Steward and apologize in advance because we usually sleep in while cruising.

Too late lol!  Booked the 10 nighter on the Sapphire in June.  My husband was a logger and worked up and down the B.C. coast and inlets for decades, He’s happy not having to stay in a bunkhouse and eat in the cook shack.  We’ll be fine.

Cruised on the Crown 7 times since 2022, anywhere from 7-30 days. Only once had an issue and requested a mattress topper and problem solved.  
It was a lot of work though for my steward and he had to request permission from housekeeping so please only request if necessary and not just in case.

We just booked the 10 night Denali cruise tour on the Sapphire, our first time on this ship but done many on the Crown and love Skywalkers and Vines so was an easy choice for us.

Our first cruise tour so will be following for hints, tips etc.

1 hour ago, SmooshSmash said:

Unfortunately not pending, it is on my cc, it is realized.

Send Princess a message through Instagram, someone should get back to you in a few days.  Seems to work for most issues, good luck.

5 hours ago, SmooshSmash said:

 

I got back from a prestige and I have a charge of $89 for photo package on my cc I have to deal with now. It was supposed to be free w/prestige! I haven't even received my folio yet but fortunately I paid it off on my last day on the ship. That is how I know it can't be anything but the photo package charge that we were told on our visit to the booth that "you will see a charge on your folio but your credit card never be charged for it because your name is on the Prestige list and it is complimentary" Well, should have taken that fella's name and his written statement on the spot:)

Its a pending charge right?  It will probably drop off in a week or so, happens all the time.

Its for accounting purposes, I am Elite but the charge for laundry shows up on my folio, drops off the next day.

2 hours ago, CalLuvsCrusingToo said:

 

I like your enthusiasm. You should be on the Host team. lol

I know about the Trips out of Ft Laud offered and the exec dinner, yada.

We turned it down as too close to another trip we just did out of Ft Laud,

and to be honest I don't like flying there.  Told my supposed host that IF

they offer same on the West coast?  We will be there.

 

Otherwise, our cruise only a 2 1/2 weeks away and still No word.

Prestige my eye.....🙄

Also just got a mystery charge for 2 Transfers posted to this prestige cruise!

Check your Travel Summary. 

We live close so are NOT flying in and do Not need transfers! 

No idea where this came from?

Plus IF this is Prestige we shouldn't be charged in the first place....So I'm trying to get that corrected.....one thing after another.

 

Thanks for your take.  Glad you had a good experience with yours Sprocket.

 

I’ve done Prestige cruises to Alaska and Hawaii so they have offered them from the West Coast.

Never been charged for anything before the cruises that I didn’t purchase.  How did you book yours?  Through a TA or directly through your host?

Literally it will take minutes to collect your information and the hosts work incredibly hard coordinating everything both before and during your cruise. Did you call Princess and ask about transportation? May have been a miscommunication?

I had a similar job for 22 years,  and no matter how hard you try you just can’t please everyone.  

Not really understanding what your expectations are but your crack about your “supposed host” is uncalled for.

2 hours ago, CalLuvsCrusingToo said:

 

13 minutes ago, CalLuvsCrusingToo said:

 

Yes thats the parking garage we always use.  Be ready to be charged $352 for our cruise

parking.  Thats why I wanted some Verification before we Paid that.

(I was going to have a family member drop us off & pickup. I'd rather give them $352)

 

It sounds easy enough to get reimbursed onboard, but Who does it?

And does it Really happen?  We have NOT felt like Prestige so far!

 

Reason I'm hesitant paying, is because last cruise I had to go to Cust service 5 different times

to TRY to get my FCC that was supposedly applied to this cruise, but I never got it!

Finally talked to Finance Mgr (in Cust Serv dept) and he gave me lip service as well.

It was never corrected.  $200 FCC down the drain.

So I'm not feeling warm & fuzzy believing what they say.....

 

 

The instructions in the email are pretty clear.  Take your receipt to the casino cashier and they will reimburse you.

Aren’t you still nearly 3 weeks from your cruise?  They are just coming off  huge B2B Prestige cruises with a Diamond Event in the middle.  The information they require before your cruise is minimal all the casino events take place on the ship.

There will be an Executive Casino host on board, go to the meet and greet on the ship ours are normally held in the Vista lounge and they will provide lots of information.

Don’t stress over this trust me they are very busy right now and they haven’t forgotten about you.

44 minutes ago, gerig said:

The last prestige cruise I was on in September 2023 my husband had $150 spa credit and I had $150 spa credit.  Have they changed it so that it is $150 spa credit to be shared if you bring a guest?

No

Just now, gerig said:

Please clarify the $150 spa perk is that for you and your guest of just for you.  

We’ve each gotten one and put it towards a hot stone massage.  Solo cruises I usually opt for a mani/pedi.

6 minutes ago, Palo4911 said:

Yes!!! This helps immensely :0)

This is exactly what I was hoping to find out...I will make my parking reservation now.  I hope you know how much relief your post has given me!  Thank you so much...

You’re very welcome.  Prestige cruises are awesome  I’ve met some really nice people and if you chose dinner with the host it’s always a fun experience with excellent wines and service.

This is the email I received from my Executive host. 

 

• Parking

If you are driving to the port yourself, we will reimburse you for parking at the port for the full cruise length. Please bring your receipt with you to the casino on embarkation day to receive your cash.

• Flying in and out

We will provide you complimentary transportation for up to 2 guests in an executive sedan, you will be picked up on the date when the cruise will depart from the hotel or airport and on the date the ship will return to the home port from the ship to the airport or hotel.

If you select this option, we will reach out to the phone number provided with more details.

2. Select your package by completing the survey. Details about each package can be found below:

• BASK: Go all in on relaxation with a spa treatment valued at up to $150, five chances to scratch and win, plus dinner with your Executive Casino Host.

   

• TREK: Bet on excitement with an onshore jaunt valued at up to $150, a chance to make a Deal… or No Deal, and a photo package to remember it all.

   

On embarkation day, visit your Executive Host in the casino for more information about your suit selection.

Absolutely make a parking reservation and prepay that way you will have your paid receipt to take to the casino.

34 minutes ago, Palo4911 said:

Thanks for your input…As I mentioned in my last post, calling Princess did give me the same info about getting reimbursed, so they actually were helpful!
As far as being patient, waiting on a phone call to verify that you will have a spot to park on the day you embark, I feel, is pushing it a bit…do we reserve a spot in advance, only to finally receive a call saying that we have a paid spot waiting for us? This is where the anxiety starts 😊

Maybe this will help.FYI they will not prepay your parking.

• Parking

If you are driving to the port yourself, we will reimburse you for parking at the port for the full cruise length. Please bring your receipt with you to the casino on embarkation day to receive your cash.

20 minutes ago, Sprocket said:

The hosts are just disembarking today from the second Diamond Prestige cruise.  I was on the first week and they were incredibly busy and all the Executive hosts were onboard the Sky then the Caribbean Princess.

 

The Executive hosts are the only ones who deal with the arrangements for the Prestige cruises calling Princess or your PVP will not speed up their process.  if you’re self parking just bring your receipt on board with you for reimbursement.

 

They will contact you in plenty of time to ask which perk you want and for Moveo to set up your transportation if using the car service.  Takes 2 minutes to give them your flight info.

 

Please be patient they haven’t forgotten you.

 

Sorry the Caribbean Princess is back in FLL March 17th so I’m sure you will be contacted soon.

 

The hosts are just disembarking today from the second Diamond Prestige cruise.  I was on the first week and they were incredibly busy and all the Executive hosts were onboard the Sky then the Caribbean Princess.

The Executive hosts are the only ones who deal with the arrangements for the Prestige cruises calling Princess or your PVP will not speed up their process.  if you’re self parking just bring your receipt on board with you for reimbursement.

They will contact you in plenty of time to ask which perk you want and for Moveo to set up your transportation if using the car service.  Takes 2 minutes to give them your flight info.

Please be patient they haven’t forgotten you.

1 minute ago, Globaler said:

By playing less does that seem to hurt your offers? 

I guess I should qualify that, I spend less time in a session but will go back more than once.

1 hour ago, Globaler said:

Curious on the Prestige cruises, do you gamble more then you normally do on a regular cruise?

Usually less, the casino is incredibly busy and can be difficult to get on a machine.  The smoke in there can be pretty bad and it seems all the machines I like to play are in the smoking section,  I can only stay in that area so long then I am gone.

Been on 5 cruises all with Princess Plus since they started shipping them to Canada and never been charged for them.  If you go all the way to the end it will show $0

Just got off the Sky Princess on March 9th.  Think this was my 3rd Prestige cruise in a year.  Your Executive casino host will email you and everything is done through her, from the car service/parking to which package you prefer last time she even sent a separate survey which was kinda weird but ok.  And on the cruises my husband was with me he was also included in the dinner with the host.

I received emails from Moveo  to give them flight details and pick up time for the return trip.  Although it states they will meet you at baggage claim that has not been my experience likely due to  airport regulations regarding unattended vehicles.  They asked me to pick up my bags and call them with the number above the door where I exited from.

The driver did call me almost as soon as the wheels touched down but with all the plane chatter I basically told him I'd call as soon as I was off the plane.  They are very prompt and professional.

Had a great cruise and am busy planning my next one, have fun!!

8 minutes ago, Lady Arwen said:

 My niece was onboard HAL Eurodam 5 years ago and met a young man who was one of the entertainment staff.  She was 27 and he 28.  They hit it off and became friends during the cruise.  They corresponded by email until his contract was completed.  My niece met him at his home in Amsterdam and they had a brief affair.  
Both are married to other people now but they remain friends.  She remembers her time onboard as one of the most exciting things she has ever experienced.  It would be a shame if fraternization  between consenting adults was not permitted.

My former sister-in-law (they were already divorced) went on a Princess cruise with her parents and ended up marrying her cabin steward.  No idea if they're still married but it probably happens more than we know.

3 hours ago, Thrak said:

 

Be sure to wear the seat belt...

Nah I like to live dangerously, booked the exit row lol.  But it’s on the aisle so hoping it’s all good.

Alaska Air resumed grounded flights end of January.  I am booked on a Max9 tomorrow in fact.

We were on the Discovery Hawaii cruise in December and had no problem getting gelato or the desserts that are included in the Plus package.  Weird that they said no.

I always order the rib eye in the CG and have learned to ask for it blackened and medium well, comes out perfect!

Would placing a towel over that area and securing it with the clips that people use to save loungers work I wonder?

I'll be on the Sky in a few weeks, I'll try and remember to see if that will work.

Thanks for the heads up!