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I added mine after I booked it and still got the discounted casino rate but it would definitely need to be done before boarding.

Completely agree. I was just being nostalgic.

I will always call it the Patter!

Another thing to think about is if you are on a Casino rate. I have a discounted rate and yesterday I changed my booking from Plus to Premier for a 7 day cruise. It should have been $140 more but because I am booking the Premier fare and not just an add on, the casino discount applies and I only paid $110 more.

I agree! I never want to cruise on the Island again.

There are also many positive posts about the Ruby. Please focus on those. I've been on the Ruby 4 times, 2 of which were this year. I love her and wouldn't hesitate to sail on her again any time! Enjoy your trip!

I did this cruise last year. The itinerary was slightly different but I really enjoyed it! Have a great time!

I've sent mine out with no issues.

I'm on the Regal in the Caribbean right after this one (leaving the 24th). The app is already showing the champagne waterfall for the first formal night. It is on the second sea day.

Symphony because it is close to Vines. I like to grab a glass of wine to take in with me so there is less chance I'll spill any walking to dinner.

I have not been happy with the locations of my bid upgrades. Seems I always get stuck under a public area and it is loud! Lots of chairs moving at all hours. I have decided to no longer bid and just apply that money towards bumping up to Premier from Plus.

I'm pleased with the changes because now I don't have to pay for venues I used to pay for, such as Ocean Terrace! It's really made it a more inclusive experience for me!

Being from Texas, you probably already know we have some weird liquor laws. Something to note going out of Galveston, if you do have a drink package, it can not be used for adult beverages until after leaving TX waters. Princess does give a $25 credit to those with a drink package to balance it out. Also, TX only allows Princess limited alcohol options while in port.

Thank you for the information. I've been wondering if they would open the Salty Dog for lunch as that is the only time I want to try it and now that it is included with Premier, even better! That said, it isn't even an option on my upcoming cruises anyway but I am super excited to now have Ocean Terrace included! The latest changes are actually saving me money!!

you can still grab items from International Cafe and bring them over. Just a few steps away and I think better than the tapas were.

I disagree with people saying this is nickel and diming. Of all the dining locations now categorized as Casual Dining, Alfredo's/Gigi's is the only one that was complementary before. All the others had a charge. Now if you have a fare package, all those locations are included, either twice with the Plus or unlimited with Premier. To me, this is making all these options more inclusive and I like it!

We all have different priorities. Some of the Grand class ships do have Casual Dining options. Grand and Sapphire have a reduced Alfredo's menu, Crown, Emerald, and Ruby have Salty Dog, Vines is on the Caribbean, Crown, Emerald, Grand, Ruby, and Sapphire, Diamond has Kai Sushi, and Planks and Steamers are offered on Caribbean and Emerald.

Yeah, it has been hit or miss the last few cruises I've been on. But each cruise has evolved a little more. I'm hopeful that some of my favorites will return to a more consistent level!

And they were teeny tiny and I usually only enjoyed half of the plate. You can always walk a few steps over to the international Cafe and get something that pleases you for free! I always have. The beet salad is a huge favorite, as well as the chicken salad. I've also been able to get a personal cheese plate. So many free options!

I was purchasing premier before all of this anyway so im just focused on the positives. Makes life more enjoyable!

Based on kiwimum's photo above, I think it is a huge improvement from before and I'm certain I'll enjoy it!

Looks delicious!!

I'd like to see Salty Dog open for lunch too.

What do you mean by no choice at all? I see plenty of choices! With Ocean Terrace, I see 8 Nigiri options and 7 Maki options. On a week long cruise, I could eat there every day and have something different each day!

I've been upgrading to Premier on the last several cruises. It was initially for the better wine options but the most recent changes have made it a complete no brainer. I feel like I'm getting even more unexpected benefits out of it!