"New" Captain's Circle Benefits

[Host Mike]

"NEW GOLD-LEVEL BENEFITS
   
 Launch Savings†
Beginning with Summer 2009 sailings, Princess Captain's Circle® Members can receive up to $600 per couple discounts on fares, based on itinerary and date booked. These discounts combine with Escape Fares, group fares, regionals and other past passenger promotions. Once booked, if a lower fare for which you qualify becomes available, the Launch Savings will combine with the lower fare.
 
NEW PLATINUM and ELITE-LEVEL BENEFITS
   
 Wireless Internet now included in Member Internet Packages
Check your email, visit your favorite Web sites and more for FREE on your own laptop with complimentary wireless Internet - now included in our current Member Internet Packages. This expansion of our current Internet benefit is currently on most ships, with scheduled debuts on Coral Princess, Golden Princess, and Royal Princess before Winter of 2008!
     
 Preferred Phone Line
Have your call quickly routed and discuss your cruise history, membership status and more, thanks to this special shoreside number. Your exclusive phone number is 800-788-1699.
   
 Upgrade to Princess® Platinum Vacation Protection†
Platinum & Elite Members have already enjoyed upgrades to Princess Travel Care Gold when purchasing the standard package, compliments of the Princess Captain's Circle. With the introduction of a new Princess Vacation Protection Program for Summer 2009 voyages and beyond, we're pleased to offer Platinum and Elite upgrades to Princess Platinum Vacation Protection. This new program means full protection of 100% of nonrefundable cancellation fees in the event of an emergency, in the form of a refund or credit and also increases benefits under the medical expense, emergency evacuation and lost baggage sections of the plan."
 
 Source: Princess Cruises August 7, 2008

[kohaladonah]

We experienced the wireless inclusion in our package on our recent (June) cruise on Sea Princess.  This is a result of the contracting out of the internet services, according to the (assigned!) IT guy - evidently there was no particular technical reason not to do this before - it was an accounting thing for Princess.  The contractor couldn't see any reason not to include wireless service, so as soon as they take over the operation, it is folded into your packages.