TravelGoddess Posted July 25, 2006 #1 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I was on the July 2nd sailing of the Crown Princess. I loved the ship and was sorry to see what happened. I hope everyone is recovering well :) I got an e-mail from Princess with killer deals on the Sept 12th sailing. It's costing me $749 (825 with tax) for a Balcony. Is anyone else taking them up on this deal of a lifetime? As for safety I fully trust Captain Andy.......... does anyone agree he's the best Captain ever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandsix Posted July 25, 2006 #2 Share Posted July 25, 2006 How can you justify Capt. Andy is the best when it appears human error caused the list. He may be a great guy but, was he there at the time of the list and if he authorized his assistants to take over the ship, he has to take full blame. What good is saying we are sorry when guests and crew have been injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynda90 Posted July 25, 2006 #3 Share Posted July 25, 2006 If I wasn't already booked on another cruise, I'd take advantage of it in a New York minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynda90 Posted July 25, 2006 #4 Share Posted July 25, 2006 How can you justify Capt. Andy is the best when it appears human error caused the list. He may be a great guy but, was he there at the time of the list and if he authorized his assistants to take over the ship, he has to take full blame. What good is saying we are sorry when guests and crew have been injured. Princess has cleared Capt. Andy of any wrong- doing and they have made appropriate personnel changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNYTRPS2GO2 Posted July 25, 2006 #5 Share Posted July 25, 2006 That is a great price. I am already booked on that sailing. I was going to wait until after final payment was due but when an aft corner balcony became available I grabbed it. I did get a good rate but not as good as yours... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelGoddess Posted July 25, 2006 Author #6 Share Posted July 25, 2006 How can you justify Capt. Andy is the best when it appears human error caused the list. He may be a great guy but, was he there at the time of the list and if he authorized his assistants to take over the ship, he has to take full blame. What good is saying we are sorry when guests and crew have been injured. He wasn't there at the time of the list....... read some other boards!:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cottagequilter Posted July 25, 2006 #7 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Although we are from Connecticut, when I received that email last night I just couldn't resist. So we booked Caribe 247. I expect that there will be many who will take advantage of this price. Look forward to meeting you all.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelGoddess Posted July 25, 2006 Author #8 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I can't believe I payed $1500 a person on July the 2nd and now can sail for half price............. I can't wait to eat some C.C. Cookies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mla925 Posted July 25, 2006 #9 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I wish the "upgrade fairy" would give some consideration to those of us booked before the "listing issue" at higher rates! Called my TA before the incident to see about upgrading to a balcony based on the great comments on the Crown on these boards -- she gave me a great rate and I asked her to book it, but then she called back and told me the rate was only for "new bookings", and that the cabin I wanted (Aloha 747 ... totally aft) wasn't available. For more money than I thought was worth while she offered a cabin across from a laundry room on Baja. So I decided to just stay where we were. But now I see the cabin is still available .. and I still wish we were in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted July 25, 2006 #10 Share Posted July 25, 2006 That is a great deal! I wish I could travel in September but I work at a school and that is not a good time to travel. Capt Andy is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npmadsen Posted July 26, 2006 #11 Share Posted July 26, 2006 How do you get the information on this deal, I could not find it on their website If any one can point me in the right direction I would be thankful you can email me npmadsen@optonline.net Thanks Eileen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbiet70611 Posted July 26, 2006 #12 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Cottage Quilter - I am in room C255 for the same sailing. See you then.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loungelizard Posted July 26, 2006 #13 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Let me guess....hmmmmmm.....15% off list price? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMESCC Posted July 26, 2006 #14 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Well first of all this was my first cruise and throghtout I came to admire Captain Andy Proctor. I think he is a first class person as well as captain. Second I would say NOBODY feels worse about this than Andy Proctor. I'm sure he had to suggest changes in his crew that he thought he would never have to do. I'm sure he was quite mad at the person at fault and then sad to have to release that person. I really liked Andy and I'm sure in the eyes of Princess he is there best captain on thier best and newest ship. They must have a lot of confidence in him. Plus is like 40 years at sea with lots of experience. I would feel comfortable with him at the helm of my ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisemama624 Posted July 26, 2006 #15 Share Posted July 26, 2006 That was real cute, loungelizard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GloriaF Posted July 26, 2006 #16 Share Posted July 26, 2006 The OP states that the offer was thru an email from Princess. Princess, for whatever reason, sometimes makes offers to specific regions of the country, or that fit a particular pax criteria, etc., so it may not be available to everyone. One reason for the lower fare is that September is prime hurricane season in the Atlantic and Caribbean, that being the month with the most storms historically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarlenna Posted July 26, 2006 #17 Share Posted July 26, 2006 If I wasn't already booked on another cruise, I'd take advantage of it in a New York minute. Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelGoddess Posted July 26, 2006 Author #18 Share Posted July 26, 2006 The prices have already went up...... thank god I booked when I did......... Hurricane Season only makes things more interesting. Two years ago my cruise was switched from a Bermuda Cruise to a New England/ Canada cruise...... I loved that cruise...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sillyjilly Posted July 26, 2006 #19 Share Posted July 26, 2006 How do you get the information on this deal, I could not find it on their websiteIf any one can point me in the right direction I would be thankful you can email me npmadsen@optonline.net Thanks Eileen Sign in on their web site and the price will change. I believe you have to be a past princess cruiser. Jill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynda90 Posted July 26, 2006 #20 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I just checked a very popular online agency (also has 800#) and they have a category BB cabin with balcony on the coveted Caribe deck. Their advertised price, including all charges is $817.60pp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelGoddess Posted July 27, 2006 Author #21 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I just checked a very popular online agency (also has 800#) and they have a category BB cabin with balcony on the coveted Caribe deck. Their advertised price, including all charges is $817.60pp. Wow! That's the same price I payed...... I booked with Princess.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozland Posted July 27, 2006 #22 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I can't believe I payed $1500 a person on July the 2nd and now can sail for half price............. I can't wait to eat some C.C. Cookies![/quote ... and I paid $1500/person for the 7/11 cruise . . . :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia’s Journey’s Posted July 27, 2006 #23 Share Posted July 27, 2006 If I wasn't already booked on another cruise, I'd take advantage of it in a New York minute. I agree with you - if we weren't cruising together in Alaska for would be in New York getting on that ship like we discussed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john kaz Posted July 27, 2006 #24 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Cruise Critic fairy found me and my family for the Sept. 30 sailing,,,,$1099 for mini suite, $290 3rd and 4th, including port and taxes...4 of us going in a mini suite for under $2900 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynda90 Posted July 27, 2006 #25 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I agree with you - if we weren't cruising together in Alaska for would be in New York getting on that ship like we discussed. Well, there's always 2008!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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