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Ditto here, we have never seen teak furniture in a mini-suite. Hi there @suekel!

If I remember correctly, we were on the Crown Princess for that voyage???

Since the re-start, we have logged in over 125 sea days with Princess. As mentioned above by @voljeep, the crew has been great and the service exceptional. If anything is amiss, it has been the inability of the cruise lines to properly staff their ships. Many pre-pandemic crew members have opted not to return to the sea. Hopefully, this situation will correct itself over time.

So sorry, we know how dissapointing this can be. A few years back, we had all of our Iceland/Greenland ports canceled due to weather. A big bummer!

Some Mini-suites also have an upper berth (pull down from the ceiling) to sleep 4.

If I'm not mistaken all of the sofa's in Mini-suites are sleeper sofas. At least that has been our experience having been in many Mini-suites on most of the Princess ships.

Did you experience the strong chlorine smell from the pool? Every time we have been to the Conservatory, the chlorine smell chases us right out.

No bidets. We have sailed on the Majestic several times and will be onboard next April for 33 days, Sydney to Seattle. My biggest complaint about the Majestic is the fact that the ship does not have a Sanctuary. There are many that like the Hollywood Conservatory that is in its place. We are not fans.

The moment we board the ship, my DW stashes her cellphone in the safe and does not remove it until the day of disembarkation. I get to be her "Personal Assistant" while onboard as we share an email account.

When onboard, I usually check our stateroom account daily. Since the start-up we have not had any erroneous charges.

Yes.

Mini-suites are located on various decks. Check the deck plans for whatever ship you are considering.

@Cinerama We just had our TA check all of our future bookings (6 of them) with the above promotion code. This promotion did not improve what we already had booked. Thanks for the info, it never hurts to check! 🙂

There are lots of cruises available after June so a sale is not likely. Most probable would be an extended dry dock or a charter.

I don't think they will do this as I have NEVER seen this before...

May 17, 2023 9:30 AM EDT Princess Cruises Debuts First-Ever Summer Colonial Heritage Voyages Featuring Yorktown, Va., Plus New Departures from Boston as Part of Expanded 2024 Canada & New England Season Guests Can Sail from Boston, New York, Québec or Ft. Lauderdale for Historical Summer Vacations or Experience the Yearly Symphony of Fall Foliage Colors SANTA CLARITA, Calif., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time ever Princess Cruises will offer a series of Colonial Heritage itineraries featuring Yorktown, Va., part of Virginia's Historic Triangle, along with stops at charming and history-rich Charleston, S.C., Boston and Halifax aboard Island Princess sailing round-trip from New York next summer. In addition, The Love Boat is expanding its popular Canada & New England cruise and cruisetour program offering guests a chance to witness regal trees boasting rich shades of red, purple, orange and yellow, plus colonial history, stunning lighthouses, fresh seafood enjoyed in quaint seaside villages aboard Emerald and Enchanted Princess in 2024. Select cruises also feature stops in three Greenland ports, home to stunning landscapes including magnificent fjords and unique and varied wildlife. Debuting in 2024, Princess' new summer Colonial Heritage itineraries from New York City are highlighted by the cruise industry's first-ever stops in Yorktown, a historically significant and picturesque town that serves as the gateway to Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in the Americas. The voyages are a perfect lead up to Sestercentennial celebrations marking the 250th birthday of the United States making this can't-miss sailing for history buffs. Charleston, Boston and Halifax are also included in Island Princess' 10- and 11-day itineraries which take place in June 2024. These voyages go on sale on May 25, 2023. Princess is also offering a number of "firsts" on its 2024 Canada & New England sailings, including a unique 17-day itinerary aboard Emerald Princess that combines the best of the East Coast with three day-long visits to ports in incredible Greenland, with opportunities to view massive glaciers and experience interesting cultural and sightseeing opportunities. These sailings complement the line's leading fall foliage departures that attract "leaf peepers" the world over with roundtrip seven- to 17-day cruises sailing from Boston, on sale now. "The upcoming 2024 Canada & New England cruise and cruisetour program is highlighted by the debut of new summer Colonial Heritage voyages with visits to Yorktown and cruises sailing in and out Boston," said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. "We know history buffs and seafood enthusiasts are going to love this collection of enticing voyages that tell the story of our American and Canadian history." The 2024 Canada & New England cruise and cruisetour season includes 27 total departures from Boston, New York, Québec and Ft. Lauderdale, visiting 25 destinations with 11 itineraries, sailing on three cruise ships – Emerald Princess, Enchanted Princess and Island Princess. Voyages include: Seven-Day Cruises NEW!: Canada & New England – Emerald Princess – Seven Days: Roundtrip from Boston, visiting Halifax, Sydney (Cape Breton Island), Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island) and Portland. Cruises depart July 14, 21, 28; August 4, 2024. Canada & New England – Enchanted Princess: Roundtrip from New York, visiting Newport, Boston, Bar Harbor (for Acadia National Park), Halifax and Saint John (for the Bay of Fundy – only on select cruises). Cruises depart August 24, 31; September 7, 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024. 10-17-Day Cruises NEW! Colonial Heritage – Island Princess – 10/11 days: Roundtrip from New York visiting Charleston, Boston, Halifax, Newport (on select cruises) and Yorktown. Cruises depart June 4; June 14; June 25, 2024. NEW! Classic Canada & New England – Emerald Princess – 10 days: From Boston to Québec (More Ashore overnight) with stops in Portland or Rockland, Saint John (for the Bay of Fundy), Halifax, Sydney (Cape Breton Island), Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island) and Saguenay. Cruises depart August 28; September 17; October 7, 2024. NEW! Classic Canada & New England – Emerald Princess – 10 Days: From Québec (More Ashore overnight) to Boston, visiting Saguenay, Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island), Sydney (Cape Breton Island), Halifax, Saint John (for the Bay of Fundy) and Portland. Cruises depart September 7, 27, 2024. NEW! Classic Canada & New England – Emerald Princess – 11 Days: From Québec (More Ashore overnight) to Boston, visiting Saguenay, Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island), Sydney (Cape Breton Island), Halifax, Saint John (for the Bay of Fundy) and Portland. Cruise departs July 3, 2024. NEW! Canada & Colonial America – Emerald Princess – 14 Days: From Ft. Lauderdale to Québec (More Ashore overnight) visiting Charleston, Yorktown, New York City, Newport, Boston, Sydney (Cape Breton Island) and Saguenay. Cruise departs June 19, 2024. NEW! Canada & Colonial America – Emerald Princess – 14 Days: From Québec (More Ashore overnight) to Ft. Lauderdale, visiting Halifax, Portland, Boston, New York City, Yorktown and Charleston. Cruise departs October 17, 2024. NEW! Greenland & Canada – Emerald Princess – 17 days: Roundtrip from Boston visiting three ports in Greenland - Nuuk, Qaqortoq and Nanortalik - plus Sydney (Cape Breton Island), Corner Brook, St. Anthony (Newfoundland) and St. John's (Newfoundland). Cruise departs August 11, 2024. Options for guests wishing to spend more time exploring historic cities and monuments include two in-depth cruisetours, combining a scheduled 2024 cruise with multiple days on land, including: Historic America Cruisetour – with seven nights on land guests visit U.S. Capital Washington D.C., Thomas Jefferson's Monticello estate, Colonial Williamsburg, Independence Hall in Philadelphia and the Gettysburg Battlefield. The Maple Explorer Cruisetour - brings guests to beautiful Niagara Falls; exciting cities like the capital of Canada, Ottawa, and French-flavored Montréal with guided tours of the Canadian Museum of Civilization, dazzling cathedrals and the historic 19th century Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The easiest solution to this issue is just to pickup your Medallions at check-in. There is absolutely no need to have the Medallions prior to boarding. We have picked up our Medallions at boarding numerous times now (because of pre-cruise trips) with absolutely no issues. It has only taken a few extra minutes for the check-in agent to retrieve our Medallions. Maybe if the majority of passengers select to pickup the Medallions at check-in, Princess will find it more efficient to mail them all out for free?

You can definetely use it while on your cruise.

@Cruise till you drop So for those that re-fare / re-book if fairs drop 1) are you booked directly with Princess or with a TA ? With a TA 2) when you book, are you doing anything special on your booking that allows re-fare / re-booking ? No 3) are you re-faring / re-booking online or directly with an agent With our TA 4) are you able to keep your room or are you at the mercy of what’s left On a re-fare you keep your same booking and cabin. On a re-booking you can usually re-book the same cabin, but not always. On a re-booking, you are actually cancelling your existing booking and booking a totally new cruise. 5) how close to sailing can you do this ? Until final payment has been made. If after final payment, you can sometimes get some OBC's if there is a significant price drop. But do not count on this.

Great wine choices! Nero d'Avola is one of our favorite Italian varietals, along with Aglianico from Campania.

We have been on 8 westbound TA's and have our 9th planned for this coming November. For the crossing our favorite thing to do is to be in the Sanctuary. The weather was only an issue on one of our crossings.

We also have the Majestic booked for April of 2024 (33 days) and the Sky for November of 2024 (43 days). It has really paid off for us to book far in advance and we always get the cabin that we desire.

Yes, you should. If your change of status is not acknowledged prior to the end of your first leg, go talk to the Loyalty/Events person to ensure that they recognize the change. Btw, it sounds like the Future Cruise Office is taking over (or has taken over) the Captain Circle duties onboard the ships.

Exactly what we do. We just booked a cruise for April of 2025. That is far out on the calendar, but I will monitor prices and re-fare/re-book if the prices drop.

Below is a link to a thread from last week on the same topic...