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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / How passengers react to OceanMedallion technology
« on: February 01, 2024, 02:19:20 PM »
"Princess Cruises has made the OceanMedallion the cornerstone of its cruising experience."
https://www.travelweekly.com/On-The-Record/Princess-Cruises-John-Padgett
https://www.travelweekly.com/On-The-Record/Princess-Cruises-John-Padgett
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Cruising Tips Chatter / 10 things you should never buy on a cruise ship (or in port)
« on: February 01, 2024, 02:14:24 PM »214
Cruising Tips Chatter / Princess Cruises’ OceanMedallion and other wearables
« on: February 01, 2024, 02:12:50 PM »215
Cruising Tips Chatter / 16 mistakes cruise ship passengers make on disembarkation day
« on: February 01, 2024, 02:08:54 PM »216
Cruising Tips Chatter / Here are the 5 best and 5 worst rooms to book
« on: February 01, 2024, 02:07:00 PM »217
Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Princess crew appreciation charge
« on: February 01, 2024, 01:53:30 PM »
As of Feb 1, 2024
Automatic gratuity charge: $16 to $18 per person, per day.
Details: Passengers in most cabins pay $16 for what the line now calls a "crew appreciation" charge. Passengers in mini-suites pay $17, while those in bigger suites pay $18. Additionally, an 18% gratuity is added to bar bills, dining room wine purchases and Lotus Spa services.
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/cruise-ship-tipping/
Automatic gratuity charge: $16 to $18 per person, per day.
Details: Passengers in most cabins pay $16 for what the line now calls a "crew appreciation" charge. Passengers in mini-suites pay $17, while those in bigger suites pay $18. Additionally, an 18% gratuity is added to bar bills, dining room wine purchases and Lotus Spa services.
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/cruise-ship-tipping/
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Island Princess Chatter / York County Officials Confirm Cancellation of Princess Cruises Pilot Program
« on: February 01, 2024, 01:47:25 PM »
"YORK COUNTY — York County has confirmed a pilot program for Princess Cruises to visit Yorktown that was scheduled to begin in June has been canceled."
"There are no scheduled visits to Yorktown for Princess cruise ships in 2024 or beyond, according to York County Public Affairs."
https://wydaily.com/latest-news/2024/01/31/york-county-officials-confirm-cancellation-of-princess-cruises-pilot-program/
"There are no scheduled visits to Yorktown for Princess cruise ships in 2024 or beyond, according to York County Public Affairs."
https://wydaily.com/latest-news/2024/01/31/york-county-officials-confirm-cancellation-of-princess-cruises-pilot-program/
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Island Princess Chatter / Virginia House panel scuttles plan for cruise ship casinos in state waters
« on: February 01, 2024, 01:41:57 PM »
After hearing from angry Yorktown residents who said they don’t want to encourage more cruise ships in coastal Virginia, a House of Delegates panel voted 5-3 Tuesday to reject a proposal to allow large cruise ships to activate their casinos within Virginia waters.
https://www.virginiamercury.com/2024/01/30/virginia-house-panel-scuttles-plan-for-cruise-ship-casinos-in-state-waters/
https://www.virginiamercury.com/2024/01/30/virginia-house-panel-scuttles-plan-for-cruise-ship-casinos-in-state-waters/
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Sun Princess Chatter / Sun Princess will offer a new cabin category for single travelers
« on: January 28, 2024, 07:50:47 PM »
"Princess debuts its next-generation Sphere-class ships in February, starting with the Sun Princess, which, among its many firsts for the line, will offer a new cabin category for single travelers."
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/lifestyles/cruise-lines-embracing-solo-travelers-with-more-single-occupancy-cabins/article_2f18b0e0-ea74-5d57-9473-80cf808b8e61.html
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/lifestyles/cruise-lines-embracing-solo-travelers-with-more-single-occupancy-cabins/article_2f18b0e0-ea74-5d57-9473-80cf808b8e61.html
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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Unofficial Daily Schedule update
« on: January 26, 2024, 03:51:37 PM »
Here's the link to the unofficial daily schedule as of Jan. 26, 2024. It's not guaranteed to be perfect. Handy for doing B2B planning.
https://princessonly.com/schedule/PSked4a.xlsx
https://princessonly.com/schedule/PSked4a.xlsx
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Sun Princess Chatter / Princess Cruises Cancels Sun Princess' Inaugural Voyage
« on: January 25, 2024, 08:08:54 PM »
"Princess Cruises and Italy's Fincantieri shipbuilding company have announced a mutual agreement to delay the delivery of the highly anticipated Sun Princess, resulting in the cancellation of the vessel's inaugural 10-day voyage that had been set to depart from Barcelona, Spain on February 8."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/princess-cruises-cancels-sun-princess-inaugural-voyage-following-delivery-postponement/ar-BB1hcV6Y
https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/princess-cruises-cancels-sun-princess-inaugural-voyage-following-delivery-postponement/ar-BB1hcV6Y
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Sky Princess Chatter / Sky Princess affected by port conjestion
« on: January 23, 2024, 05:08:53 PM »
"Princess Cruises has been forced to inform guests of another itinerary change for guests booked on a cruise calling to Isla Roatan, Honduras. Guests booked on the February 17, 2024, cruise onboard Sky Princess sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will be getting a different itinerary than they had originally counted on.
Sky Princess, originally scheduled to visit Roatan on February 20, 2024, will now be calling at the port a day earlier, on February 19. This change has been necessitated by the significant congestion at Roatan, with multiple cruise ships scheduled to dock on the same day.
The new itinerary sees Sky Princess visiting Belize City on February 20 and Cozumel on February 21, a reshuffling of the original schedule."
https://www.cruisehive.com/another-princess-cruise-ship-affected-by-port-congestion/121636
Sky Princess, originally scheduled to visit Roatan on February 20, 2024, will now be calling at the port a day earlier, on February 19. This change has been necessitated by the significant congestion at Roatan, with multiple cruise ships scheduled to dock on the same day.
The new itinerary sees Sky Princess visiting Belize City on February 20 and Cozumel on February 21, a reshuffling of the original schedule."
https://www.cruisehive.com/another-princess-cruise-ship-affected-by-port-congestion/121636
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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Princess drink packages
« on: January 23, 2024, 11:21:24 AM »
"Princess Cruises has four beverage bundles for passengers onboard to choose from. The “Plus Beverage Package” which includes beers, cocktails, wine by the glass, coffees, fountain sodas, bottled water, fresh juices and smoothies, new juice bar, mocktails of up to $15 per serving as well as crafted cocktails by Mixologist Rob Floyd is priced at $64.99 per guest per day. In addition, the bundle also offers a 25% off on wines by the bottle and one-liter bottles of water.
On the other hand, the “Premier Beverage Package” includes everything listed in the Plus bundle with a price limit of $18. The Premier bundle also includes a 25% discount on wines by the bottle, canned sodas, and one-liter bottles of water. A one-liter bottle of sparkling water is also included in the package when dining at specialty restaurants." The Premier Beverage Package is US $84.99 per day plus 18% service charge (totaling $100.30 per day) for all itineraries except Australia.
"Princess Cruises also offers a two-tiered “No-Alcohol Drink Packages”. The Classic Soda Package” which includes all sodas, mocktails, smoothies, and fruit juices is priced at $14.99 per guest per day. Furthermore, the “Zero-Alcohol Package” which includes premium coffees, teas, sodas, fresh juices, smoothies, hot chocolates, “zero-proof” mocktails and bottled water is priced at $29.99 per guest per day. "
https://cruisepassenger.com.au/tips-advice/ultimate-guide-to-cruise-drinks-packages-2024/
https://www.princess.com/en-us/ships-and-experience/onboard-experience/food-and-dining/beverages
On the other hand, the “Premier Beverage Package” includes everything listed in the Plus bundle with a price limit of $18. The Premier bundle also includes a 25% discount on wines by the bottle, canned sodas, and one-liter bottles of water. A one-liter bottle of sparkling water is also included in the package when dining at specialty restaurants." The Premier Beverage Package is US $84.99 per day plus 18% service charge (totaling $100.30 per day) for all itineraries except Australia.
"Princess Cruises also offers a two-tiered “No-Alcohol Drink Packages”. The Classic Soda Package” which includes all sodas, mocktails, smoothies, and fruit juices is priced at $14.99 per guest per day. Furthermore, the “Zero-Alcohol Package” which includes premium coffees, teas, sodas, fresh juices, smoothies, hot chocolates, “zero-proof” mocktails and bottled water is priced at $29.99 per guest per day. "
https://cruisepassenger.com.au/tips-advice/ultimate-guide-to-cruise-drinks-packages-2024/
https://www.princess.com/en-us/ships-and-experience/onboard-experience/food-and-dining/beverages
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