Live from the Caribbean Princess: Panama Canal - Apr 26 to May 14 - SF to FTL

[Ken the cruiser]

53 minutes ago, Ken the cruiser said:

 

One interesting note, though. Our son back home also has an iPhone and even though my iPhone now only works on the ship’s intranet, we can still text each other using my iPhone.

Nope. My iPhone cellular data was still turned on. That’s why the text went through. Once we set sail and I turned it off, we weren’t able to text anymore.

 

[t&atravel]

17 minutes ago, Ken the cruiser said:

Nope. My iPhone cellular data was still turned on. That’s why the text went through. Once we set sail and I turned it off, we weren’t able to text anymore.

Two things.

 

1.  Apple iMsg works on wifi only.  No cell service needed.  As long as you are texting to another iPhone. Make sure airplane mode is ON and wifi is ON.  Keep this set up on both of your devices.  It only the internet access that needs to switch between them not the Intranet.

 

2.  The easy way to switch between devices is to type login.com in the url on the new device and it will bring up the screen that tells you you are logged on to another device and asks if you wish to connect to the current device.
 

I was on the ruby last week and texted with my daughter and sister at home throughout the cruise.

Edited April 27, 2022 by t&atravel

[srice]

On 4/25/2022 at 5:08 PM, rabin1 said:

If any of you have a problem with your cabins and you can't get help or help from the front desk post to me. I have become good friends with one of the floor supervisors since I was on for 2 weeks in December. I What's App him all the time & he to me and we talk on the phone. He is very very nice. I can do it for you or even call him. But only a real problem please

Kathy

Thanks for the offer, Kathy.  I am on the 28 May 2022 sailing and hope I do not have to contact you but it is good to know of your access a floor supervisor.

[Ken the cruiser]

16 hours ago, runner2013 said:

Hi Ken, 

If you could take a few pics in Skywalker's it would be much appreciated. We're getting married May 30th in there and we're so excited to see how she looks. 

thanks

As requested here are some pictures from various spots in Skywalkers.
 

 

 

 

 

[Ken the cruiser]

6 hours ago, AtlantaCruiser72 said:

 

Areas not given a "refresh" with new furnishings/fabrics during the last major drydock in 2019 are of most interest - Princess Theater, Crown Grill, Explorers Lounge, Wheelhouse Bar, Club Fusion and Skywalkers Nightclub and the Lotus Spa/Gym all still retain their original furnishings/fabrics and decor, so most interested to see if anything was done in those venues.

 

Thanks in advance and enjoy your cruise!

Here are some pictures of the various areas you requested pictures of. From what the crew said whom I talked with in these areas, there have been no recent renovations to their knowledge. 
 

Princess Theater

 

 

Crown Grill

 

 

Explorers Lounge

 

 

Wheelhouse Bar

 

 

Club Fusion

 

 

Skywalkers Nightclub 

 

(See the previous post)

 

[Ken the cruiser]

On our picture taking adventure this evening, we also stopped by Guest Services and the official passenger count is 1,650 for this cruise, and with the double occupancy capacity of around 3,142, that’s roughly 52% full.

[Ken the cruiser]

Here is the Tuesday, Apr 26, Princess Patter

 

 

[Ken the cruiser]

Here is the Wednesday, Apr 27, Princess Patter

 

 

 

[Ken the cruiser]

Here are the internet download speeds while in port and later on the high seas. Just want to note the internet has been good enough to upload these pictures in seconds rather than minutes. 

 

While docked at Pier 27

 

Later on after on the high seas after leaving port 

 

Edited April 27, 2022 by Ken the cruiser

[Ken the cruiser]

On 4/25/2022 at 2:26 PM, cruzrbachoua said:

Cant wait to follow along...if you can would love the MDR menus...

Here is today’s dinner menu. The little card on the first page is the extra menu item offered in CC dining this evening. 

 

 

[Ken the cruiser]

3 hours ago, t&atravel said:

Two things.

 

1.  Apple iMsg works on wifi only.  No cell service needed.  As long as you are texting to another iPhone. Make sure airplane mode is ON and wifi is ON.  Keep this set up on both of your devices.  It only the internet access that needs to switch between them not the Intranet.

 

2.  The easy way to switch between devices is to type login.com in the url on the new device and it will bring up the screen that tells you you are logged on to another device and asks if you wish to connect to the current device.
 

I was on the ruby last week and texted with my daughter and sister at home throughout the cruise.

 

login.com worked like a champ!!! Thank you!!! 😁

 

[AtlantaCruiser72]

@Ken the cruiser Thank you so much for the photos. The ship looks in excellent shape, and the crew is correct that the decor remains relatively unchanged. I think the chairs in the Crown Grill and Wheelhouse bar have new fabrics since I last sailed her, but that made have been done in the 2019 refit. 
 

I will be looking forward to sailing along with you on the rest of your trip!

[Ken the cruiser]

Steve Moris was the comedian for the one show tonight in the theater. Tomorrow it looks like they’ll start having two shows, one at 7:30 and the other at 9:30. 

 

 

[runner2013]

7 hours ago, Ken the cruiser said:

As requested here are some pictures from various spots in Skywalkers.
 

 

 

 

 

Thank you very much. 

We can't wait to go May 28th!!

Patty

[dickinson]

@Ken the cruiserWe cruised in February on the Regal.  I didn't turn off cellular data but just turned on airplane mode and had wifi on.  I discovered I could text to other iPhone users but also do FaceTime.  I have read on here that one can also turn on wifi calling to talk to someone on the phone but don't know if your carrier has to allow it.

[AF-1]

Thanks for this great thread.  I enjoy reading about your adventures and your pictures are wonderful. Cheers and hope you are having a great time

[GonzoWCS]

10 minutes ago, AF-1 said:

Thanks for this great thread.  I enjoy reading about your adventures and your pictures are wonderful. Cheers and hope you are having a great time

Here Here.  Fantastic so far and only day 1!!  Have a great time.

 

Cheers

[sp2]

8 hours ago, Ken the cruiser said:

On our picture taking adventure this evening, we also stopped by Guest Services and the official passenger count is 1,650 for this cruise, and with the double occupancy capacity of around 3,142, that’s roughly 52% full.

Hi Ken,

How do you find out the passenger count? Do they post it or do you need to ask them at Guest Services? Do they give any upgrades since the ship is only half full?

Sharon

[Kopy]

Thank for posting, I would love it if you could post some of the patters so i could see which bands are playing and which venues are being used if possible and not too  much trouble

[sp2]

Ken, I also wondered if they are requiring masking indoors and specifically in the theatre. Thanks!

[Kopy]

Thank you for posting the patters, if i can make one more request could you post who is the cruise director and entertainment director. Thanks

[GonzoWCS]

Ken,

  May we please have a picture of the "Officers Board" or list of names?

 

Thanks

[cruzrbachoua]

9 hours ago, Ken the cruiser said:

Here is today’s dinner menu. The little card on the first page is the extra menu item offered in CC dining this evening. 

 

 

 

 

Ken thank you soo much...if you have a moment would love to see the room service main items...is that on the tv now...not sure if Caribbean princess is all done up like the new royal class ships...as all menus and stuff were on the tv on the Majestic.....and again only if you have time please and thank you. 

[runner2013]

Hi Ken, 

Thanks so much for all the great info. If you have a moment could you see if they left one of those little blue tote bags in the room?  We had one on our trip in Jan on Regal hanging up in the closet  and were hoping there was one this time around also. 

 

[StrawberryHill]

9 hours ago, Ken the cruiser said:

Here is today’s dinner menu. The little card on the first page is the extra menu item offered in CC dining this evening. 

 

 

Love Pina Colada Soup  We make that at home