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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Re: Princess to ensure that your food portion size will be an "appropriate" quantity
« Last post by obendus on April 22, 2024, 12:10:22 PM »
Must be some executives idea of a cost cutter. I concur, that serving too much of any item is going to generate waste, especially since one can take a little, and go to the buffet again if desired. Although there is one thing... I witnessed a guy with a 'dewdrop' on the end of his beak which he wiped with his hand, and then proceeded to grab a communal set of tongs. Got me thinking I'll be carrying a tiny bottle of sanitizer from now on.
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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Re: Princess to ensure that your food portion size will be an "appropriate" quantity
« Last post by RichC on April 22, 2024, 12:01:05 PM »
The only thing different that I see is that in the buffet area the food is served rather than self service. It might result in smaller sized portions.
I still prefer to serve myself so I can take only a small amount of interesting things and if I like it go back for a regular size amount.
If I'm serviced a large amount of something I don't care for, it goes in the garbage.
We'll have to see in Nov.
First time for us also.
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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Re: Princess to ensure that your food portion size will be an "appropriate" quantity
« Last post by obendus on April 22, 2024, 11:39:30 AM »
What is different on the Sun? We're booked in the fall for a 19 day hop, first time on the Sun for us.
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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Re: Princess to ensure that your food portion size will be an "appropriate" quantity
« Last post by RichC on April 22, 2024, 06:21:26 AM »
I'm wondering if the new way of serving food on the Sun Princess buffet will mean smaller portions or just force people to go through the line more times.
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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Princess to ensure that your food portion size will be an "appropriate" quantity
« Last post by Host Mike on April 21, 2024, 03:27:51 PM »
"Specifically, Kohen said, “Careful menu planning to ensure that ingredients are used efficiently and portion sizes are appropriate.” Additionally, the team is constantly “Reviewing data to understand how guests are ordering their food and when, to help us produce appropriate quantities.”

https://foodsided.com/posts/princess-cruises-implements-practical-and-innovative-ways-to-minimize-food-waste-01hw08jxkvt4

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Sapphire Princess Chatter / All you can eat for four and the cruise is essentially free
« Last post by Host Mike on April 20, 2024, 11:08:23 AM »
"A five-day cruise to Vancouver from Los Angeles is a steal thanks to a new offer from Princess Cruises.

The current promotion takes 35 per cent off the regular cost of the cruise. Plus, third and fourth guests sail free.

The cruise sails out of Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 7 and spends three days at sea before disembarking in Vancouver on Saturday, May 11."

https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/travel/princess-cruise-vancouver-los-angeles-april-2024-8625499
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Star Princess Chatter / 9 canceled cruises
« Last post by Host Mike on April 20, 2024, 10:56:28 AM »
"Nine cruises during the Star Princess' inaugural season have been canceled due to a decision by Princess Cruises and shipbuilder Fincantieri to delay the ship's delivery."

https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Star-Princess-delivery-delay



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Star Princess Chatter / Re: Star Princess Launch Postponed
« Last post by RichC on April 20, 2024, 10:50:03 AM »
Once again, I think we'll be skipping it until everyone on board learns the ropes & all venues are operational.
I've never understood the appeal of being the first to sail on a new ship.  ???
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Star Princess Chatter / 16-night transatlantic sailing cancelled. 14-night transatlantic added.
« Last post by Host Mike on April 20, 2024, 10:32:50 AM »
"The line has also canceled a 16-night transatlantic sailing from Southampton, England, to Fort Lauderdale scheduled from Oct. 20, 2025, to Nov. 5, 2025."

"The new inaugural sailing will be followed by two more new voyages: A seven-night Mediterranean trip scheduled for Oct. 15, 2025, and a 14-night transatlantic trip scheduled for Oct. 22, 2025."

https://thepointsguy.com/news/star-princess-cruise-ship-delay/

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Sky Princess Chatter / Re: Sky Princess Overview
« Last post by RichC on April 20, 2024, 07:54:37 AM »
All their writeups sound similar.
I'm still undecided if we'll like this new design or not.
Time will tell.
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