KruzeKrazy!

We have stayed in PS on the Caribbean Princess next to the "dreaded vent" and it was no issue at all. Sometimes a faint white noise sound but the wake sound was louder - and better.

We have also stayed in a VS on the Grand (same deck and c adjacent to the PS we stayed in on the CB) and the "dreaded beam" was also not an issue. Yes, we noticed it and sometimes had to walk around it but there are so many positives we didn't care about the one so-called negative. And, after all, while you get the beam you do so for a lower price than a PS so we considered the beam paid for our excursions.

Bottom line: if you have the budget a PS is better but if you want to save the difference or spend it elsewhere a VS is still a great choice.

We've decided to pack a case of Power Bars and thus avoid all dining hassles altogether...

Just kidding, of course! [emoji4]

Keep reading, you'll see them.

Longer than every before. :(

This will only drive more & more people back to traditional dining.

That is precisely what it did to us. We have done ATD twice and liked it but in an "ounce of prevention..." move on our upcoming Ruby cruise where there is CC we reverted to TD.

We (1) put our Princess luggage tags on before leaving home and have them wrapped in packing tape so they are both moisture proof and securely attached, (2) also have my business card as our normal baggage ID - no personal home info, and (3) include a copy of our itinerary inside each bag.

I just hope they don't go now and rebrand MUTS to be the Schwarzenegger Under the Stars, where they only play Arnold's mediocre films.

If they did that they may be a number of Princess cruisers who "won't be baaaack." [emoji4]

At the beginning of our cruise history I used to have a bag for months ahead filling it with new toiletries, etc. Clothes sorted out weeks before and hanging on a temporary clothes line.

I've read from some frequent cruisers they have a drawer dedicated to cruise apparel, irems, etc. so when it's packing time they just pull the stuff out of the drawer and it goes right into the suitcase. Then add some other items to it and they're ready to go. Very clever!

I don't care how many cruises you have sailed on, if you are not excited you probably need to rethink your vacation options.

The big "agree!" to that!

Word seems to be it is generally the second season day. I believe, however, that is typically at the Captain's discretion.

Meant "the second sea day..." Darn autospell... [emoji15]

Dear NEW 2 CRUISIN ... would appreciate your letting us know ... when you return from your cruise next weekend ... whether the 1st formal night is held on the First or Second sea day after embarkcation, that is, on Sunday or Monday. We will be on the Ruby in March. Thank you. Have a great cruise!

Word seems to be it is generally the second season day. I believe, however, that is typically at the Captain's discretion.

And I hate, hate, hate that last day of the cruise when all I can seem to think about is that it's just about over... [emoji26]

Yes! Yes! Yes! In fact, I get excited just thinking about booking before even booking and the excitement grows daily.

I agree it's more exciting now than the first one as I didn't know what to expect and look so forward to.

I also check our personalizer multiple times a week, print boarding passes and luggage tags the first day available (makes it seem so real...), etc.

And, yes, I research, research, and research and talk about it with DW constantly and she rolls eyes and eventually forbids me yakking about it . . . so then I just think about it constantly instead! [emoji4]

Jealous!!! [emoji6]

For us it was in the Pacific Lounge.

THANKS SO MUCH FOR POSTING THESE!!!

 

We are on the RUBY for the first time next week and it's really GREAT to see the schedule in advance!!!

 

:)

We're not on her until December and as it will be a new season so some of the Patters info may likely be out of date but we LOVE seeing them nonetheless! Thanks!

First and last for me. It didn't even interest me to return to see next weeks program.

Such a waste of time.

I was flipping channels one evening and watched about 1 minute of the show - which was all I could stomach.

But it did remind me that when we cruise we are both cruising to and from things...

And keep in mind the current asset (space) can be re-purposed to something else with some window dressing and signage change. So Share's life may be determined by Princess wishes, contract termination terms, and avoiding/spinning perception of a "failure" as much as anything else.

Enforcement varies. It has a lot to do with the temperament of the matre'd. If you follow the rules, you will encounter no issues, but shirt, tie and slacks should, I repeat should, not be a problem. I've dressed as such on formal nights and not been given any hassle. The only missing item was a jacket, and I take that off to eat anyway.

I agree. And I also often times take my jacket off upon sitting down.

Once upon a time 1991 on the old Crown Princess they had a swim up pool bar. There would be adults pounding drinks all day and I never saw anyone leave to use the bathroom. After that I have avoided pools with swim up bars.

Ewwww! Darn those closed-looped systems! [emoji26]

Think we'll never visit a swim-up bar pool again (although we generally avoid public pools anyway).

I agree about the Danish and croissants. They are not as good as I remember from my last cruise in 2015. The bread and rolls are also drier and not as tasty.

A little beer helps any dry bread go down... [emoji6]

Doing our first Mexican Riviera cruise/visit. What are the best excursions/things to do for beautiful scenery and quiet relaxation in PV, Mazatlan, and Cabo?

Sorry I was being sexist!!! :o

 

I should have also said that you both could wear skirts or culottes if you wished!! :D

Even poodle skirts and go as Laverne and Shirley... [emoji4]

I'm sure she could wear a long sleeved shirt with tie too. :)

 

Provided you are both wearing some form of trousers!!! :D

I second the trousers part... [emoji4]

FWIW, for those commenting on the center staircase issue with Royal/Regal - it's been remedied on Royal, and will be remedied on Regal at her drydock this coming year.... Royal now has a center passenger staircase. Regal will get hers soon..

Always cracks me up though, when in compared to Celebrity especially, as Celebrity only has two banks on stairs all the way up and down all the decks, and only two banks of elevators also - as compared to Princess with three elevator banks and stairs at all three (except Regal and Grand)....

We certainly appreciate the convenience factor and the benefit/need for those who are mobility restricted but for us our cruise experience is not defined by staircases (or lack thereof).

Found it - thank you! It is remarkable and I'm only on page 6 of 86 !

It's a great read (all of his threads are) and includes lots of helpful comments from other knowledgeable and interested posters. Enjoy!

EXACTLY... I have mentioned to workers before about kids in adult pool. They didn't do a thing..

That's because they won't be getting in the pool... [emoji15]