JF - retired RRT

Someone recently posted that there is a form to complete. Have your friend contact a TA (if using one) or get in touch with a CVP. The CVP that I use got my business by doing me a favor that the call center couldn't/wouldn't fix. He helps me with issues that have nothing to do with the cruises that I have booked, i.e. the app showing that I'm a newbie or uses DH's middle name for me. He fixed, no prob.

You can also get it refunded as OBC, once you're on the ship.

You can also use: hello@stockperks.com For now.

Use email: hello@stockperks.com

Used to be able to trade for a coffee card (package). That went away. When you don't drink alcohol or soda (at least the ones on offer) and consider tap water acceptable... We have a shelf that has too much bottled water and another shelf with tiny bottles of booze. Don't need any more.

I'm more disappointed by what is (apparently) no longer part of the suite benefits: daily water? fresh flowers? fruit basket? Among others. The list on Princess is pared down to very basic extras. If you're Elite, you already get several of them. A bigger cabin and Sabatini's breakfast is nice, tho'.

See above.

We usually book Aloha deck aft and never really noticed movement.

Mini-suite HC bathroom on the Grand.

I asked my CVP and he said "no". I'm guessing it would be the same for TAs.

HOLD is gone.

I haven't been on a cruise since just after the restart. At the time, there basically no supplies (nail files, lotion, swabs, etc). Is this still the case? No more "goodies" (like the chocolates on the pillow)?

Yes. It's gone bye-bye.

It's worth noting that Mini Suites don't get any of the special perks that the Suites get. Your wording above makes it sound like you're expecting some. Also, Princess really doesn't have any way to pay for special perks. Want early boarding? Book a cabin category that has that as a benefit (altho' as @skynight pointed out) it's kind of moot with the medallion.

Good reviews for this coffee on Amazon, but costs way more than 30 dollars. Maybe, the bag was surrounding a different coffee bean? Rip off products are common when the seller knows you won't likely be around to complain.

We were in the same cabin on Discovery. As pointed out by @dides the slope is in the bedroom. It really isn't an issue. There are cabinets under the window that keeps you from getting so close to the window that you could bump into it. Note that the balcony is really, really skinny. Long, but skinny.

We're in the same situation right now. We cruise at the end of this month and have already booked a cruise for 2026 without a FCD. We use a CVP on occasion. I asked him if we could apply newly purchased FCDs to the 2026 cruise. He stated that he would "protect" the cabin that we chose and apply the FCD. The only problem would be if the price has gone up. We'll have to pay the increased price. Not real worried about that, since the cruise is so far out.

31 sea days.

Is that a thing on cruise ships? I would guess that all the cutting was done before you ever sit down at your table.

Yeah...I'm excited NOT. We have a 54-day cruise booked in '26. Same menu every day on 7, 10, 15 day cruise...OK. But, 54 days? ☹️

From @mrell345 Panama Canal full transit

The absolutely best way to start a cruise.

Apparently, not cameras as @EDVM96 and @Ken the cruiser stated, however there are cameras that can see the balconies. Not each specific balcony, but enough of a view to see hanky panky or someone climbing on the railing.

The buffets usually have a wide selection of food that changes daily. Some of the dishes will also be on the menu in the MDR. The buffets are any easy way to overindulge OR carefully restrict what you eat (depending on you). I like the buffets, but the hot food is never hot...lukewarm at best. It's still a nice way to be able to sample a variety of different foods all during one meal.

I haven't seen that menu before. I like the additions (Chicken Curry, Caesar's salad, Mac N' Cheese, soup). Nice!