Thumper69 Posted February 8, 2009 #1 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Has anyone used the standby program? Did it work well? Was it a good deal? What categories were offered? Thanks Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 8, 2009 #2 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Has anyone used the standby program? Did it work well? Was it a good deal? What categories were offered? Thanks Anthony I signed up for this about 3-4 years ago through Princess asking to be notified anytime up to sailing and I have never received a notice from them on any sailing. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted February 8, 2009 #3 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Has anyone used the standby program? Did it work well? Was it a good deal? What categories were offered? I've never heard of a standby program. Not sure how that would work since by Homeland Security law, the ship's manifest must be submitted 48 hours before sailing. If there are any changes, the ship cannot sail until 48 hours after the revised manifest has been submitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 8, 2009 #4 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I've never heard of a standby program. Not sure how that would work since by Homeland Security law, the ship's manifest must be submitted 48 hours before sailing. If there are any changes, the ship cannot sail until 48 hours after the revised manifest has been submitted. Not true Pam, after being waitlisted on the Emerald last Oct we were added to the cruise on Friday and sailed on Sat. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted February 8, 2009 #5 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Not true Pam, after being waitlisted on the Emerald last Oct we were added to the cruise on Friday and sailed on Sat. :)Interesting. I thought the new Homeland Security law prohibited that. Obviously, I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 8, 2009 #6 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Interesting. I thought the new Homeland Security law prohibited that. Obviously, I'm wrong. After reading this on CC I thought so too, but they added us the day prior. Luckily we had planned on flying down to FLL anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 8, 2009 #7 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I just looked again on the Princess website and the program I was referring too is being notified of available cruises an a last minute basis. Not really a standby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper69 Posted February 8, 2009 Author #8 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I've never heard of a standby program. Not sure how that would work since by Homeland Security law, the ship's manifest must be submitted 48 hours before sailing. If there are any changes, the ship cannot sail until 48 hours after the revised manifest has been submitted. Pam, maybe it is a new program. If you look in your Captain's Circle the standtby tab is in the list on the upper right side just under your name. I'll just keep an eye out and see what comes in, never know your luck!:D Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Hag Posted February 8, 2009 #9 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I signed up for that a long time ago, and best as I can remember I never got a last minute offer for anything. Maybe has to do with the parameters I set, but it seems to me like I should have gotten some anyway. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 8, 2009 #10 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I signed up for that a long time ago, and best as I can remember I never got a last minute offer for anything. Maybe has to do with the parameters I set, but it seems to me like I should have gotten some anyway. :confused: Me too!! I set some pretty wide parameters. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomica Posted February 8, 2009 #11 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I signed up for this awhile ago - we'll see if anything comes of it this summer (only selected Vancouver & Seattle as departure ports)...maybe I can sneak in a quickie Alaska cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONT-CA Posted February 8, 2009 #12 Share Posted February 8, 2009 One would imagine that this would be a great system for those living at or with driving distance of the port of embarkation for wouldn't having to fly without prior reservations nullify any savings offered as a last minute passenger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted February 8, 2009 #13 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Pam, maybe it is a new program. If you look in your Captain's Circle the standtby tab is in the list on the upper right side just under your name. I'll just keep an eye out and see what comes in, never know your luck!:D Anthony Anthony, that 'stand by' has been there for many years. I signed up probably 5+ years ago, and to date, have never received any offers for it. What it is is last minute offers to fill the ship. But then, Princess hasn't had any problems doing that in many many years, so that is probably why. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper69 Posted February 8, 2009 Author #14 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I just looked again on the Princess website and the program I was referring too is being notified of available cruises an a last minute basis. Not really a standby. Correct , I also understood it to be getting rid of last minute unsold or late cancellations of cabins. I agree not truely a "standby". But if it gets me a good deal and another cruise I don't care.:D I don't want to wait 417 days for my next cruise.;) Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper69 Posted February 8, 2009 Author #15 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I won't be holding my breath.........:D:D:D Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted February 8, 2009 #16 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Correct , I also understood it to be getting rid of last minute unsold or late cancellations of cabins. I agree not truely a "standby". But if it gets me a good deal and another cruise I don't care.:D I don't want to wait 417 days for my next cruise.;) Anthony Anthony, since the stand by doesn't seem to have very many offers, I might make a suggestion. Find a good travel agent that monitors the flash promotions Princess offers after final payment. Many times you can find fantastic deals, especially if you aren't particular where your stateroom is located onboard, or what category you end up in. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cacy6893076 Posted February 8, 2009 #17 Share Posted February 8, 2009 After reading this on CC I thought so too, but they added us the day prior. Luckily we had planned on flying down to FLL anyway. Colo, think this misunderstanding is that usually they try to to notify you at 48 hours in order to give you time to submit the imm info which has to be submitted to the ship 24 hours prior, The ship is locked down to new passengers if it leaves at 4pm on saturday at 4 pm on friday. At least thats how i last understood it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 8, 2009 #18 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Colo, think this misunderstanding is that usually they try to to notify you at 48 hours in order to give you time to submit the imm info which has to be submitted to the ship 24 hours prior, The ship is locked down to new passengers if it leaves at 4pm on saturday at 4 pm on friday. At least thats how i last understood it. I think thats it, we were notified in the afternoon on Friday. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis Posted February 8, 2009 #19 Share Posted February 8, 2009 As a matter of interest, on more than one occasion while on board, about 2 or 3 days prior to the end of the cruise, we have gone to the Purser's Desk and indicated that we would like to stay aboard for the next cruise. Each time we have been told that the next sailing is full up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 8, 2009 #20 Share Posted February 8, 2009 As a matter of interest, on more than one occasion while on board, about 2 or 3 days prior to the end of the cruise, we have gone to the Purser's Desk and indicated that we would like to stay aboard for the next cruise. Each time we have been told that the next sailing is full up. Would they do it if it was not filled up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis Posted February 8, 2009 #21 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Would they do it if it was not filled up? I would presume so....sometimes we have had to wait while they called head office to find out if there were open cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 9, 2009 #22 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I would presume so....sometimes we have had to wait while they called head office to find out if there were open cabins. I have always wondered that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancldaca Posted February 9, 2009 #23 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Been signed up for a while and have never received anything... I wish they would at least send out one email yearly saying "Hey! We know you are signed up but nothing has been available" just to know that the feature actually works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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