Rare tetleytea Posted August 3, 2015 #351 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I wish Princess would price the "plus taxes and port fees" into the price, just like the airlines do. Actually, I wish Princess marketing in general would just adopt a 100% no-nonsense approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted August 3, 2015 #352 Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) I wish Princess would price the "plus taxes and port fees" into the price, just like the airlines do. Actually, I wish Princess marketing in general would just adopt a 100% no-nonsense approach. They actually tried that approach but it didn't last long. Either people were complaining or booking dropped due to the fact that when comparing similar itineraries on other lines, at a glance Princess appeared to be higher in price, since the other lines didn't include taxes and charges. There was some strange pricing like $673.87 for example. You didn't see round numbers once they added in port charges and taxes. You had take an extra step to look at the breakdown to see the actual price of the cruise if you were comparing two cruise lines. The last time I booked a flight I din't see the extra charges until I checked out. Edited August 3, 2015 by Iamcruzin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted August 3, 2015 #353 Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) Absolutely. In fact if Princess goes to Bermuda at all it's news to me. Jim Once upon a time they did during a reposition cruise to New York and on the 9day Caribbean itinerary from New York. I did the Repo cruise twice. Now I'm booked on Celebrity for the 3day Bermuda cruise. So count me in for another person who wishes Princess would return to NY for a Caribbean cruise. I have no interest in Canada/New England in the fall. Edited August 3, 2015 by Iamcruzin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan_Sea Posted August 3, 2015 #354 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Don't mean to be rude, but at first I thought this was a joke. Doesn't Florida have more departure ports than any other state? It has more than any single country I can think of other than the U.S. I would guess two-thirds of the cruises in the U.S. start or end in Florida. Don't you want to leave a few scraps for the rest of us?:D OK, sorry. Rant over. Jim Jim, Yes, there are many ports in Florida but Princess only uses Ft Lauderdale and that is my point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted August 3, 2015 #355 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I would like more variety in the round trip cruises from Florida as well. agree!!! Which other ports would you like to see on a seven or ten day cruise instead of the existing ones? Be sure to take into consideration how long it may take to get to the other ports you would like to go to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted August 3, 2015 #356 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I wish they would have more 'true' 14 day cruises instead of returning to the home port after 7 days. Also, some new Caribbean itineraries would be great. Princess Cays is nice but let's shake it up a bit!:) Agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan_Sea Posted August 3, 2015 #357 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Which other ports would you like to see on a seven or ten day cruise instead of the existing ones? Be sure to take into consideration how long it may take to get to the other ports you would like to go to. Canaveral would cut about 100 miles off of our drive And Tampa is less than an hour away. Tampa is a problem because of the bridge. Other cruise lines have no problem cruising the Caribbean from those ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2BeOnaBoat Posted August 3, 2015 #358 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Canaveral would cut about 100 miles off of our drive And Tampa is less than an hour away. Tampa is a problem because of the bridge. Other cruise lines have no problem cruising the Caribbean from those ports. What's the issue with the bridge, I'm not familiar with it but would like Tampa as well. I'd like to see Norfolk or Baltimore but Norfolk doesn't have good airport capabilities and most of the locals who cruise do the 6 month variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melody hounddog Posted August 3, 2015 #359 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Longer cruises with more sea days out of LA. The ability to pre book specialty dining online, just like shore excursions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melody hounddog Posted August 3, 2015 #360 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Also more indoor pools. Yes! I loved the indoor pool on our Asia trip in '08. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan_Sea Posted August 3, 2015 #361 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Big ships can't get under the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan_Sea Posted August 3, 2015 #362 Share Posted August 3, 2015 What's the issue with the bridge, I'm not familiar with it but would like Tampa as well. I'd like to see Norfolk or Baltimore but Norfolk doesn't have good airport capabilities and most of the locals who cruise do the 6 month variety. The bridge is too low for the larger ships to pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish1 Posted August 3, 2015 #363 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Provide tea and coffee making facilities in the cabin.Provide cruises out of the UK, especially to the Canaries during the winter months. It would be nice not to have to travel to the Caribbean for some sunshine. I agree. Cruises to the Canaries during the winter months would be great, especially as air fares are rising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruzeKrazy! Posted August 3, 2015 #364 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I live in Las Vegas - why can't Princess sail from there to cut down on MY drive or eliminate my need to fly... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Kinkacruiser Posted August 3, 2015 #365 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Good post, however most of these areas of concern would incur greater costs. Are you prepared to pay more for your cruises? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare tetleytea Posted August 3, 2015 #366 Share Posted August 3, 2015 This one's going to be more of a stretch: I wish Princess would offer similar to a Hop On/Hop Off itinerary. Such as: Houston, to New Orleans, to Key West, to Ft. Lauderdale, to the Eastern Caribbean. Or Boston, to NY, to Charleston, to the Bahamas. There are a few itineraries that are sort of like this. This gives you lots of options to B2B. And the ports are legit tourist spots in and of themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted August 3, 2015 #367 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Which other ports would you like to see on a seven or ten day cruise instead of the existing ones? Be sure to take into consideration how long it may take to get to the other ports you would like to go to. Norfolk, Va Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted August 3, 2015 #368 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Good post, however most of these areas of concern would incur greater costs.Are you prepared to pay more for your cruises? From Norfolk YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted August 3, 2015 #369 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I live in Las Vegas - why can't Princess sail from there to cut down on MY drive or eliminate my need to fly... :D Wait a few years and your ocean front property may let you do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruzeKrazy! Posted August 3, 2015 #370 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Good one, Potstech! :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fofalola Posted August 3, 2015 #371 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Please could we get rid of the tacky shower curtains and replace with glass doors - Eeeuuwwww!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted August 3, 2015 #372 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Good one, Potstech! :thumbup: Thank you. Get One Eyed Harry to start building a terminal on his property before he rerires or is kicked out of office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted August 3, 2015 #373 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Please get rid of that goop Princess calls "shampoo/conditioner" and bring back the Lotus Spa products. While you're at it, lose the shower gel and give me SOAP! Grey A Greyt suggestion!!! Mike:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoCruisers Posted August 3, 2015 #374 Share Posted August 3, 2015 How about having real Mexican food on the MDR menu on Mexican cruises. Sent from my D2-927G using Forums mobile app Like dried Grasshoppers!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasbo49 Posted August 3, 2015 #375 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Jim, Yes, there are many ports in Florida but Princess only uses Ft Lauderdale and that is my point. Well, now that you mention it, that makes a ton of sense and I just forgot to think -- seems to be happening more and more as I grow more geezerish. Please forgive me. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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