lladage Posted July 25, 2018 #51 Share Posted July 25, 2018 The fact that Princess allows TAs to discount their cruise fares. 😀 Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EightFurryPaws Posted July 25, 2018 #52 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I just love seeing Cruise Directors, Cruise Directors Staff and sometimes even crew members that we have seen on our past cruises. I makes me know that Princess is my floating home. Matt, who recently was promoted to a CD, even remembered our names and that I wrote a complementary note to his Cruise Director for the origami he conducted on a previous trip we were on with him. We had Conrad, a great cabin steward twice in the same year on two different cruises. The odds have to be huge for that to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Id rather be diving Posted July 25, 2018 #53 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I just love seeing Cruise Directors, Cruise Directors Staff and sometimes even crew members that we have seen on our past cruises. I makes me know that Princess is my floating home. Matt, who recently was promoted to a CD, even remembered our names and that I wrote a complementary note to his Cruise Director for the origami he conducted on a previous trip we were on with him. We had Conrad, a great cabin steward twice in the same year on two different cruises. The odds have to be huge for that to happen. I agree with this. I feel the staff really gets to know you. We were on the Emerald in 2007. When we walked up to the dining room the first night on the Ruby in 2009, the matri d knew us by name without looking at our cruise cards. “Hello, Mr and Mrs Elizalde. Welcome back, we haven’t seen you for awhile.” I almost fell over. We are not needy or flashy or sail in a suite, just your average cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewcrew Posted July 25, 2018 #54 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Vines 😀 We are doing our first Princess cruise in January. I’m excited about Vines. And afternoon tea. And the International Cafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlovesdis Posted July 25, 2018 #55 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I thought it might be fun to see what everyone’s favorite thing is about Princess Cruises. For me it’s the MUTS (movies under the stars) with fresh baked cookies, popcorn and blankets. Sent from my iPhone using Forums We were looking forward to popcorn when we watched the movies on our recent cruise and there was none to be found :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlovesdis Posted July 25, 2018 #56 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I have only been on one Princess cruise, so far, but here were my favorite things (in no particular order)... Our waiters in the MDR & our cocktail server in the Explorer's Lounge (we spent a lot of time in there) all the trivia and game shows the pizza by the pool afternoon tea Sabatini's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EightFurryPaws Posted July 26, 2018 #57 Share Posted July 26, 2018 We were looking forward to popcorn when we watched the movies on our recent cruise and there was none to be found :( Years back crew members would come around with popcorn, cookies and milk. Sometimes they still come with popcorn. If they don't popcorn is available at Swirls (the ice cream location) during the movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishfulone Posted July 26, 2018 #58 Share Posted July 26, 2018 The freshly baked Challah that we receive each night for dinner along with the lox, cream cheese, sliced onions and tomatoes. Dinner Table Runner up are the many shrimp cocktail one can order as an appetizer Shrimp for our table And the third runner up is the Volcano on the children's menu Volcano Desert Howard Are you sure you're cruising on the same ships as me? Nothing special at our table. We're lucky to get butter for our bread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirmanCrazy Posted July 26, 2018 #59 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Popcorn with a movie under the stars. King crab on the buffet at night when they used to serve them... a loooonnnggg time ago Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishfulone Posted July 26, 2018 #60 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Popcorn with a movie under the stars. King crab on the buffet at night when they used to serve them... a loooonnnggg time ago Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app Is it just me or are so many of the things we love about Princess already gone? And the rest slowly disappearing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calabazar Posted July 26, 2018 #61 Share Posted July 26, 2018 In no particular order: Alfredo’s Vines Crown Grill Ham and cheese croissant from the International Cafe Goats cheese soufflé The crew The beds :hearteyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patch nine Posted July 26, 2018 #62 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Norman Love chocolate journey desserts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm9912 Posted July 26, 2018 #63 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Are you sure you're cruising on the same ships as me? Nothing special at our table. We're lucky to get butter for our bread. Did you ask your waiter? We have been on nine Princess cruises and have learned a lot from sitting at a table with others. If you've never seen the children's menu you have to ask for it. Occasionally I'll ask for a spaghetti and meatball appetizer which happens to be very good. Some only sit at a table for two and miss out on some good tips from others. Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirmanCrazy Posted July 26, 2018 #64 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Is it just me or are so many of the things we love about Princess already gone? And the rest slowly disappearing?That's why I stopped sailing on Princess. I loved Royal Caribbean but I tried Princess and I thought them a step above so we started sailing on Princess but they quickly cut out a lot of the things that drew us to them so we are back with RCL. The same has happened to RCL in some instances but I prefer the ships of RCL over Princess. The flow of the ship as well as what is offered (entertainment and features)is much better on Royal in my opinion. It's sad to see the changes to the cruise industry over the past 25 yrs. Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMan Posted July 26, 2018 #65 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Specialty Dining Options Real craps when available Any bar overlooking the atrium Pub lunch Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted July 26, 2018 #66 Share Posted July 26, 2018 One thing that influences us to sail more on Princess rather than Holland America is the variety of activities throughout the day and in the evenings. HAL has cut way back on its staff. The second one is the perks we get for being Elite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_23 Posted July 26, 2018 #67 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Lots of things.... but I must say the perks for suite people... and the crew... have only really come across one grumpy crew member in our cruises.... only 107 days till the next cruise Cheers Don 107 days for me as well, what cruise are you taking? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted July 27, 2018 #68 Share Posted July 27, 2018 To name a few: 1. It feels like home. 2. The Elite perks. 3. Service throughout the ship. 4. Best cabin stewards at sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Steelers0854 Posted July 27, 2018 #69 Share Posted July 27, 2018 We cruised solely on Princess til we hit Platinum because we enjoyed it so much. Since then we have tried other lines to see what else is out there, we finish our tour next year with Celebrity. I can honestly say that each time we try a different line and I come back to Princess I truly feel like I am home. I have enjoyed trying different lines, some we have liked, others not so much. But at the end of the day home will always be home, and I’m not referring to our house on land. Now that being said, here are some of my favorite parts: -Classic elegance in decor and service -a number of great people watching spots like the piazza, explorers etc -reasonable food service hours (don’t realize how much you miss picking up a late night snack at the buffet til you find it’s closed at 9pm, yea I’m looking at you Carnival [emoji6]) -solid MDR food so I don’t feel like I have to go to a specialty restaurant (yup RCL, that ones for you) -a good balance of onboard activities that appeal to us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggo11 Posted July 27, 2018 #70 Share Posted July 27, 2018 We are now cheating on Princess with Cunard and Oceania as we consider best line for a world cruise but with 17 Princess cruises under our belts, we have grown to love: **breakfast in Sabatini’s (a major suite perk!) **The Sanctuary (whether it is 90 or 40 degrees) **afternoon tea (especially in Sanctuary, see #2) **Chef’s Table (never miss it) **the special cheesy rolls (available usually on formal nights) **Sea Day brunch bloody marys **Vines **Magic to Do (best show on any ship, ever) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie4Paws Posted August 24, 2018 #71 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Favorite thing #1 is watching the ship’s wake. #2-7: different flavored sorbet offered nightly on the dessert menu. Limoncello sorbet is my favorite. #3: the cabin stewards (I love not having to make my bed for a week). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suekel Posted August 24, 2018 #72 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Favorite thing #1 is watching the ship’s wake. #2-7: different flavored sorbet offered nightly on the dessert menu. Limoncello sorbet is my favorite. #3: the cabin stewards (I love not having to make my bed for a week). Agree with all! I have a vista suite in January and plan to spend A LOT of time watching the wake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted August 24, 2018 #73 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Alfredos on Royal class ships.....:):):) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbdo Posted August 24, 2018 #74 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Favorite thing #1 is watching the ship’s wake.. Can't wait to experience the wake from our balcony in 2 weeks. I plan to spend every morning out there watching the sun rise. Another bucket list item that I can mark off my list. :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58Piano Posted August 26, 2018 #75 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Sanctuary except the one on the Royal International Cafe Afternoon Tea Broadway Shows with the dancers Balcony dinner at sunset in Port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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