cruiserj12

It seems like the issues that have been reported earlier have been resolved. We arrived on 1/28 around 10:15 am and waited about 5 minutes outside before being let into the terminal. They started allowing people through the security checkpoints at 10:30 am. We were on board by 11:00 am.

Thanks, everyone!

Can you book chairs in the sanctuary everyday or only on sea days?

Ditto!

I'm hopeful someone will be able to answer my question regarding onboard credits since after calling Princess, I don't have a clear answer. When we booked we paid the deposit with our AMEX which is supposed to give us $100 OBC and we also referred our friends on the cruise so we are supposed to get a $50 OBC. Our cruise embarks on 1/28. I don't see this on the cruise documentation anywhere nor do I see it in the app. I called to ask and Princess said it would reflect after the cruise. That makes no sense to me. The rep also said to call back 3 days before embarkation and it "might" be there. Does anyone know how this should work and what we should expect? Thanks!

Thank you both for your help.

Hi All, I hope either the hive mind or Crookshanks can answer this casino question for us. On Princess, can you use your medallion to play at the tables and if so, is there a transaction fee? Ultimately, is it better to just bring cash? Thanks in advance for any knowledge anyone can share on this topic. Best, Cruiserj12

Thanks, everyone for the information. This is what I was sensing from other posts about the port.

We are sailing in a couple of weeks on Regal Princess out of Galveston and we are in a full suite. It says you get priority embarkation. What does this mean in Galveston? From what I've seen others post, there are only two line options Green and Blue. Is there a separate line? We've cruise suite class on Celebrity and it is a completely separate line, but this was out of Ft. Lauderdale. Any info would be helpful and thanks in advance!

Thank you for this well written and thoughtful review. I agree, no line is perfect and since COVID, most have struggled to return to their former glory. I think and hope in time, they will.

Thanks, much appreciated!

Thanks, Beth! I appreciate it. Please keep us posted and I hope you enjoy your NYE Cruise!

Hi TxTeach79, I too am in education and in Houston and will be sailing at the end of January! Can't wait. You mention this isn't a secret, but I can't find anything in writing on the Princess website or in my booking that explains exactly what to expect. I've seen online some say you pay until you are in international waters and then the full bar and your package is applied, others say you pay, get the $25 credit and your package is active at 6 am, and still others have reported you pay, get the $25 and drinks are free after 6 pm (once in international waters. The latter seems implausible. Can you share what you experieinced. I don't want to be someone giving them a hard time, just trying to understand what the policy is and what to expect. Thank you for your help and hang in there for the next two weeks!!!

We are on the second leg of your sailing. We join on Feb.1st. Can't wait. Now just to get through the next two weeks.