Book now for May 2020 or wait a little longer? (Alaska)

[nini]

On 2/11/2020 at 5:27 PM, Prolificc said:

Thanks, I guess I didn't think about the meal service tipping, etc. The sale is now more break-even with our drinking expectations,

 

In our opinion, we find the automatic gratuity and amount to be very much worthwhile

and convenient. We never remove it from our final bill. However, when a staff person really

impresses us, at the end of the cruise we like to  hand them an envelope

with cash to thank them for their fine service and efforts. 

 

Typically, this will include our cabin steward, dining room teams, bartenders, International

Café staff (have to have that espresso), and wine staff (usually at Vines). Or we will often

tip extra as we purchase some coffee and wine. 

 

You will find many resources on the Princess forum and other forums (especially for Alaska)

for many other concerns; like shore excursions, transfers, pre-cruise lodging, etc.

 

Alaska is fantastic! We have cruised there 4 times and would love to try some other itineraries.

 

[Negril60]

We booked this same cruise last July because we wanted an Aft cabin. Check out some You Tube Videos. She looks beautiful. We sailed on the Diamond in 2006 on the opposite route.

[geoherb]

I always advise to book whenever the price is acceptable. If you want a particular cruise, sometimes you'll end up paying more than the people who wait later. I waited last year and got great rates for solo travel on the Island Princess, but things could have just as easily worked out to where I did not go.