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This is crazy! 😬 As long as the title states "Departing, Arriving, or Visiting" we are stuck with testing. I hope this gets clarified before we board the Regal on Oct 26th.

Your cruise no test. Voyages Departing from the United States, United Kingdom & Europe* Updated: September 6, 2022 Vaccination Status Definition by Country's Health Authority Pre-Travel Test Type & When to Take Test Before Boarding Age: 5 Years and Up Fully Vaccinated Received primary series of COVID-19 vaccines with final dose at least 14 days before embarkation. Testing not required Not Vaccinated Not fully vaccinated are welcome to cruise. If cruise includes a Canadian port, an additional medical exemption is needed. Self-administered Antigen OR medically assisted Antigen or PCR within 3 days

Thank you for the info. Hopefully, we will receive the same notification for our Oct 26th cruise on the Regal. We board in Civitavecchia and our 1st Greek port is 5 days later. I can't understand how a test 2 day's prior to boarding is relevant to a port visit 7 day's later? We are onboard for 32 days and have a Greek port later in the cruise. I can't imagine Princess testing everyone onboard for a port stop in Corfu. I would rather just bypass the port

Same here. We board the Regal on Oct 26th for 3 b2b's, the last segment being a TA. Nada!

We have the same feeling for the future and are keeping our eye on Oceania and Viking Ocean.

From NASA: The Sun is a star. There are lots of stars in the universe, but the Sun is the closest one to Earth, and it's the only one in our solar system. It is the center of our solar system.

I think that ship has sailed. I do not see Princess building any smaller ships going forward.

I am very curious to see the pricing for the Sun. I know it's going to be sticker shock!

The Grand class ships are on the way out just based on the age and condition of the ships.

September 15, 2022 6:30 PM EDT Princess Cruises Unveils Bespoke Next Generation Ship - Sun Princess® Epic Sphere Atrium, First Ever Geodesic Dome, Innovative Entertainment Venues and Premium Suites Headline the Largest Princess Ship Ever Built FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises today revealed a stunning new and bespoke ship platform that is the brand's largest ship ever that will accommodate over 4,000 guests. The new Sun Princess boasts stunning views, expansive venues, innovative entertainment venues, multi-story dining rooms and next level stateroom accommodations while remaining true to the smooth clean lines and design aesthetics inspired by the Seawitch icon and popularized in the original "Love Boat" TV series and returning the venerable "Sun Princess" name back into operation. Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard and scheduled to debut in early 2024, the 175,500-ton vessel is the largest Princess ship ever constructed and embraces Italian heritage by featuring a next-level, brand-iconic Piazza and The Dome, a cutting-edge entertainment space inspired by the terraces of Santorini. Sun Princess will also feature the exclusive Princess Medallion that will extend Princess's leadership position in delivering exceptional personalized experiences at unmatched scale. Princess is unique in the ability to deliver incredible cruise ship amenities typical of the largest ships in the world while delivering personalized service found on the industry's smallest ships. "Sun Princess is a new and bespoke ship platform, designed to simultaneously embrace Princess heritage while boldly pressing into the future with iconic, elegant and pure lines unique to our brand," said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president. "A show-stopping, first-of-its-kind Dome on the top deck and suspended glass Piazza in the center of Sun Princess offer innovative designs showcasing expansive ocean views for incredible opportunities to connect with the sea." A first-glimpse video featuring renderings of Sun Princess can be found here, and images can be found here. The cruise line also announced that Sun Princess will sail an inaugural spring/summer season of Mediterranean cruises followed by Western and Eastern Caribbean voyages out of Port Everglades, Florida in the fall of 2024. Innovative Guest Experience Infused with light, the ship connects guests with dynamic views of the world and innovative experiences, from service to food to entertainment. The line's Piazza spans three stories, forming an iconic architectural feature offering guests an outward looking suspended space with comfortable seating and areas to enjoy the ocean views in every direction. An impressive LED screen is also showcased in the center of the Piazza that can be moved and configured to deliver live entertainment programming. Adjacent to the Piazza Atrium will be a new coffee shop, Coffee Currents, Bellini's Cocktail Bar, along with Princess favorites like Crooners Bar and Alfredo's Pizzeria. The other stand-out structure onboard Sun Princess is The Dome. Inspired by the terraces of Santorini, it is a multi-level covered deck and first-of-its-kind true glass-enclosed dome ever constructed on a cruise ship. During the day, the Dome features an indoor/outdoor pool, and unique water feature, in a comfortable and relaxed space. At night, the pool becomes a stage, and the Dome completely transforms into an entertainment venue with a South Beach vibe, state-of-the-art lighting effects and the ability to deliver stunning aerial performances. The ship's overall interior design embraces the outside and celebrates the romance of the sea, offering outward views from morning until night. With brighter and lighter décor and finishes, Sun Princess delivers more memorable vantage points to take in the stunning destinations and ocean vistas guests want to experience on Princess cruise vacations. Newly Appointed Suites and Staterooms With 2,157 total staterooms, including 50 suites and 100 connecting rooms, the 21-deck Sun Princess features more outdoor balcony space and all balcony accommodations feature an in-room sofa. Also launching exclusively on Sun Princess will be a new level of suite accommodations, the Signature Collection. In addition to premium stateroom amenities, Signature Collection suites include access to the Signature Restaurant, Signature Lounge, and Signature Sun Deck, a private area of the Sanctuary. With Sun Princess, Club Class accommodations onboard this ship, and all Princess ships will now be called Reserve Collection, which are the best-located mini suite staterooms. Within the Reserve Collection will be Reserve Collection Cabana rooms, resort-style staterooms that offer a balcony and private cabana, an extra-large outdoor lounge space. These premium accommodations also include access to the Reserve Collection Restaurant. In addition to the ship's stunning design are the sustainable elements being engineered in the vessel. Sun Princess is part of Carnival Corporation's green cruising focus and is one of 11 new ships in the corporate fleet powered by LNG fuel technology. The inaugural season for Sun Princess begins in early 2024 with Mediterranean itineraries. The ship's first three voyages will go on sale at 3pm eastern on Friday, September 16. This is the third ship to be honored with the Sun Princess name, adding to the legacy of the first ship sailing from 1974 to 1988 and the second ship sailing from 1995 to 2020. At that time, she had the largest number of balcony cabins, and the cruise line's first 24-hour cafe. More details about Sun Princess, including additional dining details, entertainment and onboard features, will be unveiled over the coming months. Ship information can be found at www.princess.com. A second, next-generation Sphere class ship is also on order, slated to be delivered by Fincantieri in spring 2025.

Should we start a pool on the new name?

We had also received an email from Princess about a week ago re: our upcoming TA on the Regal and that it required testing. But, with this new update it appears that trans-ocean, full Panama canal transits, and cruises over 16 days are no longer considered an Enhanced Guidelines voyage unless it is on their list.

The below is the only thing I could find that might be related to your situation, but it's not very clear. It was in the FAQ's for EU cruises section. Guests who test positive for COVID-19 within 7 days prior to boarding will not be allowed to sail and should not travel to the ship. Guests who recently contracted COVID-19 with symptoms may be permitted to sail if it’s been at least 7 full days since their last positive test and their symptoms are improving. These guests must also provide negative laboratory confirmed COVID-19 viral test before boarding the ship. Close contacts of confirmed cases can sail if they have no symptoms and agree to testing at embarkation and on board.

The below requirements are still in place for Alaska and Canada. Yesterday's updates were specific to their "Enhanced Guidelines" voyages. Voyages Departing, Arriving or Visiting Alaska & Canada Updated: September 8, 2022 Vaccination Status Definition by Country's Health Authority Pre-Travel Test Type & When to Take Test Before Boarding Age: 5 Years and Up Fully Vaccinated Received primary series of COVID-19 vaccines with final dose at least 14 days before embarkation. Antigen within 2 days OR PCR within 72 hours Not Vaccinated* Guests 12 years of age and above are not able to enter Canada without medical exemption. Please submit medical exemption to Princess for approval before a booking can be guaranteed. PCR within 72 hours PLUS Antigen at terminal *Kids age 5 to 11 who haven’t been vaccinated are welcome to cruise and will need a PCR within 3 days PLUS Antigen at terminal. Kids under 5 years of age have no vaccination or test requirements. Minimum age to sail is 6 months or 12 months based on cruise itinerary, review Passage Contract for details. All Alaska voyages include Canada and must follow Canadian vaccination and testing guidelines.

We were looking at those cruises also, we board the Sapphire on March 5th in Buenos Aires for 32 days back to LA.

Hopefully, Princess will update the Greece requirements!

We board the Regal on Oct 26th and stay on until Ft Lauderdale. Now if they would only remove the Greece testing!

Anyone read the change to the Enhanced Guidelines Voyages From yesterday? Looks like they eliminated a lot of voyages from the list. Below is the only list I could find. Voyages with Enhanced Guidelines Sail Date Voyage ID Ship Itinerary 20-Sep-22 8238A Majestic Princess® Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing 20-Sep-22 8238B Majestic Princess® Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing 24-Sep-22 8239 Majestic Princess® Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing 24-Sep-22 8239A Majestic Princess® Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing 26-Sep-22 A231A Grand Princess® Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing 26-Sep-22 A231B Grand Princess® Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing 03-Oct-22 A232 Grand Princess® Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing 03-Oct-22 A232A Grand Princess® Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing 09-Nov-22 3236 Crown Princess® Hawaii, Tahiti & Samoa 02-Dec-22 H240 Sapphire Princess® Andes & South America 02-Dec-22 H240A Sapphire Princess® Andes & South America 19-Dec-22 H301 Sapphire Princess® Antarctica & Cape Horn

Below is the only list of Enhanced voyages that I could find? Voyages with Enhanced Guidelines Sail Date Voyage ID Ship Itinerary 20-Sep-22 8238A Majestic Princess® Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing 20-Sep-22 8238B Majestic Princess® Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing 24-Sep-22 8239 Majestic Princess® Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing 24-Sep-22 8239A Majestic Princess® Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing 26-Sep-22 A231A Grand Princess® Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing 26-Sep-22 A231B Grand Princess® Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing 03-Oct-22 A232 Grand Princess® Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing 03-Oct-22 A232A Grand Princess® Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing 09-Nov-22 3236 Crown Princess® Hawaii, Tahiti & Samoa 02-Dec-22 H240 Sapphire Princess® Andes & South America 02-Dec-22 H240A Sapphire Princess® Andes & South America 19-Dec-22 H301 Sapphire Princess® Antarctica & Cape Horn

Am I reading this correctly? Looks like they changed the rules for Enhanced Guidelines Voyages. No more testing for trans-Atlantic crossings or full Panama Canal cruises? Enhanced Guidelines Voyages Select voyages departing from Los Angeles, Vancouver and Santiago(San Antonio), Chile Updated: September 14, 2022 Vaccination Status Definition by Country's Health Authority Pre-Travel Test Type & When to Take Test Before Boarding Age: 5 Years and Up Enhanced Guidelines Voyages From Los Angeles and Santiago (San Antonio) Enhanced Guidelines Voyages From Vancouver Up to Date (Fully Vaccinated with at least one booster) Guests ages 18 or older must have received primary series of COVID-19 vaccines including one booster dose if eligible, received any time before embarkation. If cruise departs, arrives or visits Canada or Australia guests 12 to 17 years old must be fully vaccinated (no booster). Medically assisted Antigen or PCR within 3 days Antigen within 2 days OR PCR within 72 hours Not Vaccinated* Vaccination and capacity restrictions apply. Guests aged 18 years or older who are not up to date require a vaccination exemption to sail. Guests 12 and older not fully vaccinated on cruises departing, arriving or visiting Canada or Australia require a medical exemption. Guests can request a vaccination exemption to sail by contacting Princess. Medically assisted Antigen or PCR within 3 days PCR within 72 hours PLUS Antigen at terminal

Call the dine line once you board.

This Greece rule is so ridiculous! We board in Rome and do not stop in Greece until day five of the cruise, how is the test two days before boarding even relevant to when we arrive in Greece? 😬

I take it to mean that there will be a cost for their classes. This is something they have done in the past. All the fitness center equipment should still be free to use, if not they would have a serious revolt!

September 12, 2022 9:00 AM EDT Princess Cruises and Xponential Fitness, Inc. Announce Exclusive License Agreement Princess will add Xponential's leading boutique fitness branded content across its full fleet of premium cruise ships OneSpaWorld, Princess Cruises' exclusive provider of health, wellness, and fitness at sea, will incorporate Xponential content into its programming SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises, the world's most iconic premium cruise brand and a brand of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE: CCL) (LSE: CCL) (NYSE: CUK), today announced an exclusive five-year licensing agreement with Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF), the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands. With this unique partnership, Princess will leverage Xponential Fitness's extensive content in concert with OneSpaWorld's unparalleled expertise in the health, wellness and fitness at sea sector to become the first major cruise line offering multiple, curated fitness brands to create uniquely customizable guest fitness experiences at sea. Over the term of the agreement, a minimum of eight Xponential brands will be made available onboard each of Princess' 15-ship fleet, resulting in a minimum total of 120 licensed studio experiences across the Princess fleet, featuring Xponential's market-leading Club Pilates, Pure Barre, Yoga Six, CycleBar, Row House, AKT Dance, and StretchLab brands and fitness modalities to start, with more exciting Xponential Fitness offerings to come. Xponential Fitness will work with OneSpaWorld (Nasdaq: OSW), Princess Cruises' exclusive partner for health, wellness and fitness services, to incorporate Xponential's outstanding experiences into the fitness offerings provided to Princess guests, managed by OneSpaWorld's fitness professionals and onboard staff in onboard fitness and spa facilities. "Our goal is simply to provide the best vacation experiences in the world at the best value. Blending Xponential's unmatched boutique fitness brand portfolio with OneSpaWorld's beautifully-curated fitness program, developed over the course of our 25-year exclusive collaboration, allows us to align the most iconic brand in cruising with the best and most comprehensive offerings in the fitness industry," said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. "Whether at your home, your local studio, your stateroom, the ship fitness center, sports court or lido deck, our guests can engage with Pure Barre, Club Pilates, YogaSix, StretchLab, Stride or any of their favorite fitness experiences." "This partnership will broaden the fitness experience available to the millions of guests who sail on Princess," said Danyal Ali, President of XPASS at Xponential Fitness. "Our wide variety of fitness offerings, ranging from stretching to cycling, will provide everyone, including avid Xponential members and first-timers, the opportunity to experience our brands in addition to the existing extensive suite of OneSpaWorld services offered on board. We look forward to working closely with OneSpaWorld to create extraordinary value for Princess and its guests. Clearly, the strong synergies among Princess Cruises, Xponential Fitness, and OneSpaWorld will create value for all involved in the partnership." "We are thrilled to partner with Princess and Xponential to expand our delivery of personalized, custom Princess guest experiences at sea by incorporating the premier Xponential Fitness studio fitness brand content and its market-leading multi-modality programming into our offering," said Leonard Fluxman, CEO, President and Executive Chairman of OneSpaWorld. "Together with the Xponential Fitness team, we will design remarkable Princess-inspired fitness experiences for each Princess guest, continuing our 25-year commitment to innovate and deliver marvelous new guest experiences and memories." In addition to the onboard Xponential brand studio classes, Princess will make Xponential Fitness' XPLUS virtual on-demand studio class subscription service available in more than 23,000 staterooms on Princess' proprietary digital content platform, OceanView. Princess guests need not be Xponential Fitness members to experience in-studio live classes and in-stateroom on-demand classes, and can continue their onboard experience post-cruise through XPASS at exclusive Princess discounted prices. Further, Princess will integrate customized equipment packages from Xponential Fitness partners to complement its onboard boutique studios, and will also make Xponential Fitness merchandise available in onboard retail stores and on Princess' industry leading on-demand location-based services platform OceanNow. Along with these exclusive onboard and post-cruise Xponential Fitness offerings, delivered by OneSpaWorld at sea, Princess Cruises also becomes the first Xponential Fitness corporate wellness partner through its XPASS multi-brand live studio class program and its XPLUS virtual on-demand subscription fitness programming made available at exclusive discounts to Princess Cruises' more than 30,000 employees. With this agreement, Xponential Fitness and its brands become the Official Fitness Content Partner of Princess Cruises, while Princess Cruises becomes the Official Vacation Partner of all Xponential Fitness brands.

We are pescatarians and they have provided special dishes for us at both, Chef's Table and Winemaker's dinner. In April, while on the Majestic, we did have a vegetarian at a Winemaker's dinner. They did provide her with vegetarian options. Discuss this with the DRO (Director of Restaurant Operations) when making your reservations.