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On 12/2/2023 at 9:52 PM, mrgabriel said:

How much are you planning to pack? We pack for 5-7 days and would do laundry once, maybe twice in 12 days. But plenty of people pack enough that they have no need to do laundry. 

What is the charge per bag?  How do you pre order the bag?  Is this option offered throughout the cruise?

On 5/22/2023 at 4:27 PM, Miwintersun said:

Wondering if this is now also happening in Greece?  Looking for recent / current cruisers to confirm please.  
 

Yes it is true.  I was on a cruise last month and we had the drink package, so we were OK, but our friends did not and they could not buy alcohol.

On 4/19/2023 at 11:12 AM, BirdTravels said:

We upgraded from an Ocean View to Balcony with a minimum bid in December. 

I bid for an upgrade as soon as I was sent an email.  We sail in three weeks and still have not gotten a response.  How long before they upgrade?  I am thinking of just having my travel agent upgrade for me.

Has anyone taken an early flight from Barcelona at the end of their cruise?  My travel agent has me on a direct flight home leaving at 10:40 am.  I don't see anyway that a person can get off the ship, locate their luggage, board a bus to the airport and make it on time.  The flight is listed on the Princess website and I assume they would not list a flight that is impossible to make.  Any ideas?

COVID-19 Testing Requirements

Sailings from the United States²: We will also require ALL fully vaccinated guests to produce a negative, medically-observed COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) taken within two days of their embarkation on all Princess sailings. You'll be required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival in the terminal to board.

My April 11th cruise from SF still shows 2 days.  Maybe they will change it in April.  One can hope.

9 minutes ago, tonit964 said:

It's two days if you are "fully vaccinated" and three days if you're "up to date" which means boosted.

 

If you go to your summary page, there should be a red box at the very top that says Update Health & Travel Advisory. Click on that and it will tell you what's required for your sailing.

On 3/9/2022 at 12:35 PM, tonit964 said:

I'm glad that testing is now 3 days for "up to date" vaccines. Makes it a little less stressful.

I am sailing April 11th and my cruise still states a negative test two days prior to leaving.

16 hours ago, dhanakorn said:

My bet on testing requirement:

 

Best scenario: No negative result required for vaccinated guests.

 

Good scenario: Extend the test time period from 2 days to 4 days before cruise (same as NCL).  

I totally agree.  I have a cruise April 11th and hope my vaccination card will be sufficient.  I hate to stress about getting a negative test to board and hoping the results come before the ship leaves.

21 hours ago, dockman said:

ok after 1 1/2 hours got someone on phone...all about not filling out app...told them i have an i phone 6 which won't load app...they suggested i buy a new phone...i am perfectly happy with current phone and not about to buy new phone just to go on a cruise...after round and round they took all my info over the phone...same info i used to just enter on my laptop but no longer able to do that as it is all about the app...ultimately sorted out though i still have to sign some forms pier side...

 

sorry princess execs but you really really need to get your act together for those of us that don't want and don't need more gadgets in our lives just to board a ship....you are overloading your staff to fill out info that could very easily be filled out online on a computer like it has been for past 20 years...

I agree.  My 91 year old Dad does not even have a cell phone, so hope it won't be too difficult when getting to the port.  Wish we had the alternative to enter the information online.

On 12/19/2021 at 5:27 AM, PaperSniper4 said:

 I booked a Princess cruise about a year ago. I paid the deposit at that time, and made the final payment a few weeks ago. In between time I bought Princess' Vacation Protection insurance; bought it early to start the "60 day pre-existing" clause.  One major reason I bought Princess' insurance for this trip was the CFAR reason provision, which I snipped and included here.

 

My question is has anyone used that provision to cancel "on their own", such as they just changed their mind after paying the final payment? And how long is that Princess future cruise credit valid? I thought I read somewhere it was only until April 2022 to book something. I like to be prepared.😳

 

Doug

PS - Also posted in Insurance forum..................

I just canceled a cruise we were supposed to be on January 31st.  I was fearful that my 91 year old Dad may catch the virus, otherwise my husband and I would have gone.  We got a credit which has to be used by the end of the year.

17 hours ago, Lucky TGO said:

Good luck to you my friend. I hope you have a safe and great cruise.  I’m still not going to take the chance of getting the Covid Virus and being locked in my cabin for the rest of the the cruise.

Tony

 

 

 

I agree.  I just canceled my cruise on the Ruby for January 31st.  I don't want to be locked in a room by myself in the covid wing if I test positive.  Not after paying all that money for a cruise.  I will rebook during the summer and hope things have calmed down by then.

On 12/19/2021 at 5:27 AM, PaperSniper4 said:

 I booked a Princess cruise about a year ago. I paid the deposit at that time, and made the final payment a few weeks ago. In between time I bought Princess' Vacation Protection insurance; bought it early to start the "60 day pre-existing" clause.  One major reason I bought Princess' insurance for this trip was the CFAR reason provision, which I snipped and included here.

 

My question is has anyone used that provision to cancel "on their own", such as they just changed their mind after paying the final payment? And how long is that Princess future cruise credit valid? I thought I read somewhere it was only until April 2022 to book something. I like to be prepared.😳

 

Doug

PS - Also posted in Insurance forum..................

I am thinking of canceling our cruise sailing January 31st.  My travel agent said the money paid would be refunded as a credit for a future cruise but must be used by the end of this year.

On 1/1/2022 at 10:29 AM, jondfk said:

Added to the 1-800-Princess intro message today is information about allowing penalty free rebooking for cruises inside the 30 day cancellation deadline.  Call in and listen for yourself if you are uncomfortable with your upcoming sailing.

 

I just called my travel agent regarding our cruise sailing January 31st.  We can cancel and all money returned as a credit towards another cruise which expires the end of this year.

On 11/5/2021 at 2:42 PM, wesport said:

Just got an email from my travel agency. They are no longer able to give obc due to princess policies. They will only give rebates after the cruise. Any thoughts. Does this sound correct?

My cruise in January of next year shows I have a $50 shipboard credit from my travel agent.  Will have to wait and see if that is removed?

I am fully vaccinated as well, but would not leave the ship for Ensenada.  I think other countries are not as vaccinated as we are in the US.  I have not heard if everyone who boards has to have been vaccinated.  I would feel more comfortable if that was the case.

On 5/28/2021 at 4:26 PM, Sea Hag said:

We have a 10/31/21 sailing booked for a south-bound coastal on the Ruby. Right now, I'm about 80% confident that it will sail. My thinking is that California is opening back up and Ensenada will probably be open as well. Maybe wishful thinking, but 80% confident.

I just booked this same cruise.  Between NCL and Princess, I have had four cruises canceled because of covid.  I am still a bit hesitant about cruising this year, but glad knowing I can cancel before final payment is due and not lose any money.  I sure hope things will be safe by the end of October.

On 5/19/2021 at 9:40 AM, Alegeeter said:

Final payment is now 60 days, not 90.

Final payment for my 2022 cruise is 120 days.  I booked the cruise with free air for second person.

4 hours ago, tjosh7 said:

Just checked NCL website, searched for cruise, no specific type.....first month showing availability: September....

I just checked my cruise the end of August and it is still showing that I booked it, but not allowing others to do so until September.  I guess I will hear something from my travel agent next week.  This will be my second canceled cruised this year.

On 3/24/2021 at 6:16 AM, zerooveride said:

This is inaccurate. I am on the NCL Website right now and I selected the earliest listed month (August) and it appears I can book a Cabin on the Breakaway to Canada/NE for the August 29th-September 5th cruise.

 

So not ALL Canada and not ALL New York cruises are cancelled until late October.

 

 

I am on this cruise and I check daily and it has not been canceled.  I even tried to book a shore excursion and it allowed me to do so.  Not sure why it is not canceled since we are sailing to Canada, but it is still on the website and allows bookings.  

22 minutes ago, CaptainHazelwood said:

I'm guessing that NCL is in no hurry to cancel and may be cancelling as they perceive opportunities to get the ships sailing sooner elsewhere.  It will be interesting to see what happens with the three Alaska ships that just got cancelled.

I assume they will let us know before final payment is due!

16 minutes ago, CaptainHazelwood said:

Does that stop in Canada?

Yes, it has two stops in Canada so I was surprised it has not been canceled yet.  I thought maybe they were hoping things would change by the end of August with the vaccine, but I doubt it.  My March cruise was canceled this year and I have another the end of January 2022.  Hopefully that one will not be canceled.

My cruise  from NY to New England on August 29th is still showing on the website and open for booking?

My cruise the end of March was canceled and not sure about the one I booked the end of August.  Glad NCL changed final due date to 60 days prior to departure.  Hopefully they will make a decision by then.

5 hours ago, Beer Belly said:

😞....I hope they just met the capacity restrictions and are still setting sail....I know, not likely. I wonder if they are offering anything extra for the cancelled cruises ?

NCL canceled my March cruise and offered 10% towards future cruise

On 11/12/2020 at 6:51 AM, wdsted said:

Unfortunately, this is exactly the problem with resuming cruises.  Until a vaccine is available and required of all passengers, cruising ain’t gonna happen.

I agree.  I have a cruise the end of March, but unless there is a vaccine by then, I will cancel. it just shows that even if everyone tests negative, the virus can still be present and spread.