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Crown Princess Chatter / Crown Princess moving to Australia on a year-round basis
« on: February 12, 2024, 02:50:10 PM »
"Crown Princess is set to be deployed in Australia this year on a year-round basis starting this October."
"For the 2025 Princess World Cruise, Crown Princess will visit 49 destinations in 28 countries across six continents. "
https://cruisepassenger.com.au/tips-advice/cruise-passenger-ultimate-guide-crown-princess/
"For the 2025 Princess World Cruise, Crown Princess will visit 49 destinations in 28 countries across six continents. "
https://cruisepassenger.com.au/tips-advice/cruise-passenger-ultimate-guide-crown-princess/
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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / The new Princess romance ambassador
« on: February 11, 2024, 03:52:43 PM »
"Today Randy Fenoli is all about weddings and romance, especially with his new gig as Princess Cruises’ romance ambassador. But back in the day, he ruled the drag stage as Brandy Alexander.."
https://dallasvoice.com/the-romance-ambassador/
https://dallasvoice.com/the-romance-ambassador/
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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Princess Cruises passengers fume due to major route switch
« on: February 11, 2024, 03:47:22 PM »
"Princess Cruises passengers have expressed their frustration over changes to forthcoming cruises due to ongoing global conflicts.
Two world cruises set to go ahead later this year have been rerouted, with customers given non-refundable future cruise and on board credits as compensation.
The Island Princess’ World Cruise, which departed from Los Angeles on January 18, is no longer visiting the Middle East or Asia while the Coral Princess, scheduled to depart Sydney on April 30, will no longer visit Asia, the Middle East or the Mediterranean."
https://7news.com.au/news/princess-cruises-passengers-fume-as-route-switch-cuts-out-the-middle-east-asia-and-the-mediterranean-c-13529581
Two world cruises set to go ahead later this year have been rerouted, with customers given non-refundable future cruise and on board credits as compensation.
The Island Princess’ World Cruise, which departed from Los Angeles on January 18, is no longer visiting the Middle East or Asia while the Coral Princess, scheduled to depart Sydney on April 30, will no longer visit Asia, the Middle East or the Mediterranean."
https://7news.com.au/news/princess-cruises-passengers-fume-as-route-switch-cuts-out-the-middle-east-asia-and-the-mediterranean-c-13529581
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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / The Bahamas to Impose VAT Tax on Princess Cays goods and services
« on: February 08, 2024, 11:53:12 AM »
"Reports indicate that the Bahamas intends to impose a 10% charge on goods and services offered by cruise lines on their private islands."
"As per The Tribune, the Bahamian government intends to implement a new charge on March 1, ending a nine-year exemption for private islands from the Bahamas' value-added tax (VAT)."
https://www.travelwires.com/the-bahamas-to-impose-tax-on-private-islands-utilized-by-cruise-lines
"As per The Tribune, the Bahamian government intends to implement a new charge on March 1, ending a nine-year exemption for private islands from the Bahamas' value-added tax (VAT)."
https://www.travelwires.com/the-bahamas-to-impose-tax-on-private-islands-utilized-by-cruise-lines
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Ruby Princess Chatter / Ruby Princess passengers face huge legal bill after rejecting $15m?
« on: February 08, 2024, 11:19:10 AM »
"Before the beginning of the trial in October 2022, Carnival offered to settle the case for $15 million. But the offer was rejected by the passengers who returned with a counter offer of $69 million."
"Karpik argued it was reasonable to reject Carnival’s settlement offer due to Shine’s legal costs equating to around $5.85 million and $6.75 million. She argued it would have left passengers with only a “relatively modest amount”.
"Justice Stewart though, said it was currently impossible to determine how much Carnival would have to pay.
There was no way to assess how many passengers were eligible for compensation, and the size of their claims."
https://cruisepassenger.com.au/news/ruby-princess-passengers-knock-back-15-million-settlement/
"Karpik argued it was reasonable to reject Carnival’s settlement offer due to Shine’s legal costs equating to around $5.85 million and $6.75 million. She argued it would have left passengers with only a “relatively modest amount”.
"Justice Stewart though, said it was currently impossible to determine how much Carnival would have to pay.
There was no way to assess how many passengers were eligible for compensation, and the size of their claims."
https://cruisepassenger.com.au/news/ruby-princess-passengers-knock-back-15-million-settlement/
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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Princess cruisers are being forced to buy TWO of the same alcohol package deals
« on: February 08, 2024, 11:07:13 AM »
"Princess Plus fare includes the cruise fare packaged with the Plus Beverage Package and Wi-Fi. Princess also recently been ramped up its Wi-Fi prices. The Plus Beverage Package applies to the first two stateroom guests aged 18 or over (21 on some international voyages)"
https://cruisepassenger.com.au/news/non-drinkers-forced-to-pay-for-alcohol-package-deals/
https://cruisepassenger.com.au/news/non-drinkers-forced-to-pay-for-alcohol-package-deals/
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Cruising Tips Chatter / Tips for Finding Peace and Quiet on Crowded Cruise Ships
« on: February 08, 2024, 10:59:18 AM »
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Ruby Princess Chatter / Ruby Princess passengers reject $15 million settlement
« on: February 08, 2024, 10:57:21 AM »
"Ruby Princess passengers have rejected a $15 million settlement from the cruise line over its handling of the COVID-19 outbreak that started on the ship in March 2020."
https://shorturl.at/zAQX6
https://shorturl.at/zAQX6
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Enchanted Princess Chatter / When is the 2024 Love Boat cruise?
« on: February 07, 2024, 05:55:06 PM »
"The week-long cruise will sail round-trip from New York on Aug. 31. The voyage will take place on the line’s 3,660-passenger Enchanted Princess ship, which launched in 2021 (the line has retired the vessels actually used in the show)."
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2024/02/07/princess-love-boat-theme-cruise-2024/72511129007/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2024/02/07/princess-love-boat-theme-cruise-2024/72511129007/
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Cruising Tips Chatter / I've stayed in 3 types of rooms on cruises, and the cheapest was never worth it
« on: February 05, 2024, 07:05:22 PM »
"My top pick is balcony staterooms, which offer privacy and plenty of space."
https://shorturl.at/qKS14
https://shorturl.at/qKS14
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Cruising Tips Chatter / Here are 16 big mistakes passengers make.
« on: February 05, 2024, 06:59:02 PM »208
Cruising Tips Chatter / 13 Things You Should Never Leave Port Without
« on: February 05, 2024, 05:57:33 PM »
"A former crew member reveals the most important packing essentials."
https://www.travelandleisure.com/cruise-packing-list-former-crew-member-picks-8421295
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https://www.travelandleisure.com/cruise-packing-list-former-crew-member-picks-8421295
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Royal Princess Chatter / Love Boat star in Sydney promoting Princess' weddings at sea
« on: February 05, 2024, 05:51:26 PM »
"Jill Whelan, who played Vicki Stubing in 'The Love Boat,' was on board Royal Princess in Sydney Monday for a ‘love at sea’ event, ahead of Valentine’s Day. "
https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/people-opinions/love-boat-star-sydney-promoting-princess-weddings-sea
https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/people-opinions/love-boat-star-sydney-promoting-princess-weddings-sea
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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Which cruise lines does Carnival own?
« on: February 02, 2024, 01:24:36 PM »
"Nine cruise lines fall under the Carnival umbrella, making it the largest parent company in the cruise industry."
Aida Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line
Costa Cruises
Cunard Line
Holland America Line
P&O Australia
P&O Cruises
Princess Cruises
Seabourn Cruise Line
"Princess was rolled under the Carnival umbrella in 2003 when Carnival Corp. combined with P&O Princess Cruises.
Princess' ships walk the line between courting older passengers with their connection to popular 1980s television show "The Love Boat" and staying current with technological advancements that include the industry's first fleetwide wearable, the OceanMedallion. As a result, the line appeals to a variety of passengers of all ages, including couples hoping to share a romantic vacation."
https://shorturl.at/rHMP0
Aida Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line
Costa Cruises
Cunard Line
Holland America Line
P&O Australia
P&O Cruises
Princess Cruises
Seabourn Cruise Line
"Princess was rolled under the Carnival umbrella in 2003 when Carnival Corp. combined with P&O Princess Cruises.
Princess' ships walk the line between courting older passengers with their connection to popular 1980s television show "The Love Boat" and staying current with technological advancements that include the industry's first fleetwide wearable, the OceanMedallion. As a result, the line appeals to a variety of passengers of all ages, including couples hoping to share a romantic vacation."
https://shorturl.at/rHMP0