What will I notice that’s different & all questions consolidated?

[MissP22]

12 hours ago, skynight said:

I have never heard of trading any OBC for cash. Gifted OBC would be non refundable OBC that is provided as part of the booking promo. Are you sure you were able to trade it for cash? Does not sound correct, since a trade for cash would in effect make it refundable. In any case OBC has nothing to do with plus fares and the reason Princess offers them.

We just cash in our OBC in the casino at the beginning of each cruise & let them bill everything else on our credit card as necessary.

[JF - retired RRT]

14 hours ago, skynight said:

No fee

Charge $100 to your on board account for play, receive $100 credit on the slots, or $100 in chips at the tables. 

Cash out has no fees. $100 of slot credit or in chips gets you $100 cash

 

Just don't take the cash & run...you have to play at least a little or they'll lock your account for future play.

[MissP22]

1 hour ago, JF - retired RRT said:

Just don't take the cash & run...you have to play at least a little or they'll lock your account for future play.

I didn't realize that. Once we cleaned out our account we never returned until the next trip & repeated the same process.

[JF - retired RRT]

3 hours ago, MissP22 said:

I didn't realize that. Once we cleaned out our account we never returned until the next trip & repeated the same process.

Several reports of a "lock out" have been mentioned...usually in the Live Froms. Just need to play a little. We usually play the slots until we start losing some OBC. If we're up - keep playing.😆

[travelin.sisters]

• iggest change for us (1/4 Hawai'i & 1/29 Mexican Riviera) was how empty the ships were...no waiting for elevators, no crowds
• steward only services the room once a day
• masks & covid protocols, of course
• areas closed off to quarantine crew & guests
• depending on the ship fewer activities 
• one MDR closed to use for crew dining
• the Medallion & Medallion internet
• less of the buffet open
• mostly everyone (passengers & crew) happy to be back at sea!

[Shelly97060]

• Fewer passengers on board ( really a great time to cruise)
• no chocolate on pillows 
• covid protocols ( masks, hand washing stations)
• no self serve in buffet ( except grab and go small dishes) 
• no self serve beverage stations 
• no karaoke 
• beverage package now works on room service orders 
• room service can be ordered via app, stateroom TV or phone.  Menu has been expanded. Most items are no charge but some items have a small fee ( pizza, humus, items from specialty restaurants)
• Dining Reservations are made through the App, TV or Dine Line  

On Emerald stateroom service has been exactly as it was pre-Covid (twice a day), on Majestic it was once a day unless you requested turn down service. 

[mjmalino]

45 minutes ago, Shelly97060 said:

• Fewer passengers on board ( really a great time to cruise)
• no chocolate on pillows 
• covid protocols ( masks, hand washing stations)
• no self serve in buffet ( except grab and go small dishes) 
• no self serve beverage stations 
• no karaoke 
• beverage package now works on room service orders 
• room service can be ordered via app, stateroom TV or phone.  Menu has been expanded. Most items are no charge but some items have a small fee ( pizza, humus, items from specialty restaurants)
• Dining Reservations are made through the App, TV or Dine Line  

On Emerald stateroom service has been exactly as it was pre-Covid (twice a day), on Majestic it was once a day unless you requested turn down service. 

On the Sky over NYE we had karaoke several nights and, like on the Emerald we had twice daily stateroom service.

[Marelaine]

There is a charge for late night room service. Not sure how much because we never used it.

The best change is that you can order cocktails and food through the Mediallion app and they will be delivered to wherever you are, including your cabin. We ordered cheeseburgers, street tacos fries, mojitos for late lunch a few times. Everything was delivered promptly at the proper serving temps. There was no charge for the service, but we did tip.

We sailed at half guest capacity so there was plenty of available seating around the pool, and the Piazza. Beverage service around the pool was exceptional.  

The disappointment for us was the limited buffet, the same stuff every day. The good side was that buffet attendants served the food to passengers. The first three days in the MDR were so disappointing that we didn't bother returning. But we were only the second cruise out after the pandemic shutdown. Perhaps Princess was not able to source their regular supplies.

Sabattini's was outstanding and the food and service on the Lido was very good.

Our cabin steward advised us on day 1 that he would service the cabin once a day, in the morning. But he returned every evening to take away used towels and leave a fresh supply. I didn't miss turn down.

 

 

 

 

Edited February 7, 2022 by Marelaine
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[MsSoCalCruiser]

15 minutes ago, Marelaine said:

There is a charge for late night room service. Not sure how much because we never used it.

The best change is that you can order cocktails and food through the Mediallion app and they will be delivered to wherever you are, including your cabin. We ordered cheeseburgers, street tacos fries, mojitos for late lunch a few times. Everything was delivered promptly at the proper serving temps. There was no charge for the service, but we did tip.

We sailed at half guest capacity so there was plenty of available seating around the pool, and the Piazza. Beverage service around the pool was exceptional.  

The disappointment for us was the limited buffet, the same stuff every day. The good side was that buffet attendants served the food to passengers. The first three days in the MDR were so disappointing that we didn't bother returning. But we were only the second cruise out after the pandemic shutdown. Perhaps Princess was not able to source their regular supplies.

Sabattini's was outstanding and the food and service on the Lido was very good.

Our cabin steward advised us on day 1 that he would service the cabin once a day, in the morning. But he returned every evening to take away used towels and leave a fresh supply. I didn't miss turn down.

 

 

 

 

We weren’t charged for late night Room Service.  Some items do have a charge at all times but only a few.  What time at night are you referring to?

[AF-1]

Love the light loads; you don't wait for anything.  I thought the buffet was not that crowded during breakfast and lunch.  We had 715 passengers on Grand and it was beautiful.  Shore excursions were the same. Of course, everyone must have proof of vaccinations and negative covid tests.  Not a big deal.  Have fun

[MsSoCalCruiser]

There is now no smoking in the casino. I’m not sure how long that will last but I’m happy. I don’t mind the smell of smoke but I do mind Covid being blown at me.

[Coral]

17 minutes ago, MsSoCalCruiser said:

We weren’t charged for late night Room Service.  Some items do have a charge at all times but only a few.  What time at night are you referring to?

I ordered at 1 am and was not charged.

[Shelly97060]

37 minutes ago, MsSoCalCruiser said:

We weren’t charged for late night Room Service.  Some items do have a charge at all times but only a few.  What time at night are you referring to?

This is correct!  No charge for room service based on specific time of day.  The only charge is for a few limited items regardless of time of day ordered. 

Edited February 7, 2022 by Shelly97060

[Bogof1]

If you order on the app it tells you if free or a cost. I don’t think there is an actual room service menu as there used to be, there wasn’t on regal out of uk in sept last year. All done on the app.

[envy4u]

No medallions so have to pick them up at port and check in. Will it be slow got the blue check in warning. 

Edited February 8, 2022 by envy4u
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[envy4u]

Been over a week and still don’t see it on cruise personalizer. We sail on Saturday. Booked last week. How long does it usually take?

[VibeGuy]

Anywhere from two hours to three weeks - they work in order of sailing date.  

[cruzsnooze]

last month it took me under 5 minutes to check in without having used the APP. Bring your passport and covid shot record and your negative test taken within 48 hours and you're all set. 

[Jersey42]

I booked a cruise leaving this Saturday only four days ago.  I summitted the request on Friday via email.  To be sure it would get in on time, this morning I called the number on the Carnival Shareholder benefits PDF.  The woman told me they had more than 1700 requests in the queue, and they were running about 10-14 day turnaround.  She was also able to find my email with the brokerage statement, and apply the credit on the phone.  It immediately showed on my personalizer.

 

If you are getting close you could try calling.  Otherwise I would give it two weeks.

[cruzsnooze]

Absolutely nothing is free but many things are included. Room service is still an included amenity. There are a few items with a charge that will clearly stated like Pizza.

[Rick&Jeannie]

I've been trying to get confirmation for almost a month now for a cruise in the middle of March...crickets! Absolutely no response.

 

Today, we went a bit crazy and booked a short cruise in 2 weeks.  Emailed my request.  Within about 15 minutes had an automatic reply:

 

Thank you for submitting your request for Carnival Corporation Shareholder Benefits.  Due to current high volumes, please allow up to 21 days for processing.  You will receive a confirmation once the benefit has been applied to your booking.  

[Rick&Jeannie]

Yep...The past 3 cruises for us has been 10 minutes or less...but we don't try to get early arrival groups.

[envy4u]

 

l will call tomorrow. If it does not show can anything be done while we are onboard. Boarding this Saturday. 

[VibeGuy]

Yes.  Future Cruise can reach out to the right party to get it applied. 

[Shelly97060]

There was no line for Blue Line check in when we sailed out of Fort Lauderdale in January and there were several staff members waiting to help people get checked in.