juicyjuju

I wanted to look at some EZ air prices today for my upcoming booking. If I click on manage my booking, or EZ air it says "we are having technical difficulties" This happens often when I access my booking. I've never seen a company that has technical difficulties so often with it's web site. 

We stayed at the Intercontinental in Barcelona last year and loved it - large rooms and great buffet breakfast

On 4/12/2024 at 5:36 PM, Whipsnade said:

We just returned from 68 days in Symphony with admittedly low bookings and we had no trouble getting into any specialty restaurant. Our butler checked with us around 5 pm and made reservation. We were in Sapphire. 

Curious, did they charge you if you did any "extra" nights in the specialty restaurants beyond the included one night in each per segment?

I second taking the ferry to Mull and then Iona. Mull is pretty too. Get some food at the Oban seafood hut on the pier (green shack). The crab or prawn sandwich is delicious.

I used to work at TSB (trustee savings bank) in Greenock. I took the ferry there every day and back from Dunoon. 

I have booked a flight from Dublin to U.S.A in July using EzAir. I get off the ship in June in Rome and my flight is about two weeks after disembarkation, so there is lots of flexibility for flights 

Where are we with ability to book dining reservations? Still not for any sailings in June?

Hi I keep checking most days to see if reservations have opened up for my cruise (paid in full) but not yet. If anyone can update as they open up reservations that would be great! I"m scheduled on the June 22nd 2024 cruise from Barcelona to Rome. 

 Travel is 3x points on Chase Saphire reserve. Airlines are 5x points on Amex platinum. Since I'd be buying three tickets, I was looking to maximize points 🙂

I found a decent price with United flights on EZ air. For those who have used this option, does the charge on your credit card show as billed directly to the airline or does it code as a charge to Princess?

47 minutes ago, startedwithamouse said:

What cabin is this?  Photo from another site, they didn't cite source or cabin type/number.

The ferry from Calais to Dover?

35 minutes ago, susieq76 said:

Restaurant reservations have opened for our sailing (I have been checking frequently and today is the first day).  If I have a party of 2, I can get into all the restaurants.  My party of six- the only thing I can get into is 9pm at the main dining room- not a single time slot in the specialties.  I really hope this is a glitch.

when is your sailing?

18 minutes ago, fishmom said:

I received an email with a bid upgrade offer for our 4/27 sailing.  I was surprised to see this since it is showing as sold out.  I haven't cruised since the upgrade bidding was introduced, so I am not sure if that means there is some capacity or not.  The upgrades were for reserve cabana suite and above, which would be the next level up from what we have booked. I realize there is a whole thread about the bid upgrade process, but thought in interesting in context of the new ship.  The Reserve Collection benefits are so fuzzy when I look at their website, which is why we didn't book in the first place. But now I am curious! I went ahead and placed a bid on a couple of the categories, since we were already waiting for room assignment.  (Sky Suite was still more than I was willing to pay, LOL)  So wherever I land I will be OK with.   

Are you booked in a mini suite? What was the minimum bid for next level up? Hope you get it!

That sounds great. Can't wait!

On 1/12/2024 at 8:44 AM, Keith1010 said:

Rob this  was my observation too.

 

The promotion has been very positive on bookings just based on what we saw while on the Holiday sailing.

 

Keith

We booked for the New Year's cruise this year. Was the holiday cruise full? What did they do for New years evening/New years day. I've only been on Cunard for New Years (Amsterdam) and it was very fun because they celebrated British NY and European NY an hour apart 🙂

We will be three in a cabin with our sixteen year old daughter. When I look at adding the Plus package it's only for two people. Can someone explain how this works as far as having a child in the cabin and adding a soft drinks and gratuities and internet option for her

Thanks for the tip Keith. You were right. I spoke to Crystal and this cruise is included in the Suite upgrade program 🙂

4 minutes ago, Keith1010 said:

Julia, it could be that the website is wrong just as it was for the missing 7 day NYC sailings.

 

If you have a TA I would have them call Crystal and, if not, you could call to ask.

 

Keith

Never thought of that. Will do

11 hours ago, wearesiamese said:

I would doubt any holiday cruise would be discounted at all.

The previous cruise, the Christmas cruise, is included.

On 12/14/2023 at 11:31 AM, Stickman1990 said:

Crystal has just released a nice offer for those considering a 2024 cruise - very tempting…

 

SUITE DREAMS UPGRADE OFFER

 

We are delighted to announce our latest offer. For a limited time only, based on availability, you’ll receive an exclusive complimentary suite upgrade on new reservations for 2024 Crystal voyages booked before January 31, 2024. Additionally, guests who take advantage of this offer will benefit from included garment care and dry-cleaning services in all categories.*

By confirming a new reservation, you will be upgraded, free of charge, up to three suite categories. Guests booking an Aquamarine Veranda Suite will be upgraded to a Sapphire Veranda Suite, while those booking a Double Guest Room with Veranda will receive a complimentary upgrade to an Aquamarine Veranda Suite. Book your voyage by January 31, 2024, to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity.

 

Terms and Conditions: Suite Upgrade Offer is valid for new bookings made between December 14, 2023, and January 31, 2024, on select 2024 departures; excludes World Cruise, Grand Journeys, and combination sailings. Upgrades are subject to availability at the time of booking. Guests booked will receive up to a 3-suite category upgrade. Complimentary laundry includes second-day dry cleaning for five pieces plus one bag of free laundry every ten (10) cruise days and free pressing (5pcs/day). All offers are capacity-controlled and may be modified or withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Cancel rebooks are not permitted. Other restrictions may apply. Crystal reserves the right to correct errors.

 

https://crystalcruises.com/offer/us-offer-upgrade-2023-12-31

I was looking at the December 29th 2024 cruise on the Serenity (9 nights). I don't see that the suite upgrade promotion is available for this cruise. Was it never included? From the language above it seems like it would be included

2 hours ago, BWIVince said:

 

Serenity has two paddle tennis courts, and Symphony is the one with one court.

 

Vince

My favorite ship is the Symphony but the up side of the Serenity is the two tennis courts. 

Can someone remind me which ship has one tennis court and which has two?

How does the sushi restaurant on Discovery work? Do you need a reservation? Is it a la carte pricing?

I submitted a photo of my Charles Schwab letter and two days later got confirmation of acceptance. I then put in my booking number, I got an automatic response that usually you have to apply four weeks before a cruise but they will try and I should hear back in five days. My cruise is in 11 days

When you board the Discovery, where do you go to make specialty dining reservations? Or do you call from your cabin?

Slightly off topic but related - how easy is it to get reservations at popular specialty reservations once on the ship if there are no more available on the app?