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Sun Princess Chatter / Old timers can stream Netflix on the Sun Princess
« on: May 02, 2024, 03:10:08 PM »
"Thankfully, the Sun Princess is equipped with Elon Musk’s magical internet and this enabled us to join video meetings but also upload to social media, stream Netflix and more; this was a pleasant surprise. While the younger generation gets a lot of stick for being glued to their phones, a quick look around the ship showed that even the older generation loved the enhanced connectivity with phones and tablets in hand everywhere. Whether for solitaire or scrolling, it’s a welcomed addition." 

https://www.dmarge.com/cruises-arent-just-for-old-people


An old timer papped enjoying the speedy internet (bottom right). Image: DMARGE

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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Juneau to limit the number of cruise ship visits starting in 2026
« on: May 02, 2024, 02:57:10 PM »
"Alaska is about to begin a bumper cruise season. However, future seasons aren’t looking quite as promising. From 2026, the major Alaskan port of Juneau will begin to place caps on capacity."

https://cruisepassenger.com.au/news/caps-to-be-set-on-alaska-cruise-capacity/

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Crown Princess Chatter / Crown Princess will also no longer visit Asia or the Middle East on World Cruise
« on: May 02, 2024, 02:50:28 PM »
"Like Island Princess’ revised 2025 world cruise to avoid the Red Sea, Crown Princess will also no longer visit Asia or the Middle East on her 113-day 2025 world cruise departing Sydney June 4."

https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/ship-operations/revised-crown-princess-2025-world-cruise-remains-destination-rich


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Ruby Princess Chatter / Trevello Advisors Celebrate TA Day During Conference Aboard Ruby Princess
« on: May 02, 2024, 02:45:58 PM »
"What better way to celebrate Travel Advisor Day than aboard the Ruby Princess for the Trevello Travel Trailblazing Conference at sea on 01May! Trevello marks its 30th anniversary, and Open Jaw is thrilled to be among the 250 advisors and 30+ travel suppliers, gathering this week to explore the organization's innovative and successful strategies."

https://openjaw.com/newsroom/on-location/2024/05/02/trevello-advisors-celebrate-ta-day-during-conference-aboard-ruby-princess/


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Coral Princess Chatter / Around the World in 114 Days with Princess Cruises!
« on: May 02, 2024, 02:41:34 PM »
"SANTA CLARITA, Calif., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises today announced its 2026 World Cruise - a 114-day voyage aboard Coral Princess - will visit 52 ports in 28 countries, across six continents, the most destinations ever reached on a Princess World Cruise. With itineraries now on sale, global-seeking cruisers can take advantage of early booking perks and secure their spot now aboard the 114-day adventure that will sail over 35,000 nautical miles."

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/around-the-world-in-114-days-with-princess-cruises-302134177.html


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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / North to Alaska on Princess to see the Northern Lights inside Princess Theater.
« on: May 01, 2024, 03:11:25 PM »
"This new immersive Voyage to the Stars experience is part of the cruise line's award-winning North to Alaska with Princess program set to debut for the upcoming 2024 cruise and cruisetour season that strengthens the overall guest connection in the Great Land. This year Princess guests will step inside a planetarium in the Princess Theater for a front row seat to the "Northern Lights" presentation showcasing the beauty and wonder of this phenomenon featuring live imagery, designed to engage adults and kids alike."

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/see-the-northern-lights-on-every-princess-cruise-to-alaska-in-2024-302133073.html


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Sun Princess Chatter / Sun Princess Sanctuary Class Indicator Mini-suite price - $555 pp per day
« on: April 29, 2024, 08:43:48 AM »
7-Day Mediterranean with Greece & Italy
Athens (Piraeus), Greece to Barcelona, Spain departing Sat, Oct 4, 2025 - Sun Princess
Stateroom Number
15439
Type
Sanctuary Mini-suite
Category
M1

Total (USD)  $7,772.00 for 2  ($3886pp / 7 = $555 pp per day) not including EZair and Princess insurance

source:  princess.com web site 4/29/2024

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Sun Princess Chatter / Sun Princess casino smoke fumes spread to sushi bar and multiple atrium levels
« on: April 29, 2024, 08:08:13 AM »
"If there’s one significant shortcoming to mention, it’s Princess Casino. While its gambling options are fun and its high ceilings are a nice touch, the (permitted) smoking and resulting secondhand fumes (with no enclosed cigar lounge elsewhere) often linger into adjacent venues, including the sushi bar and multiple levels of the atrium."

https://www.travelagewest.com/Travel/Cruise/sun-princess-review



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Sun Princess Chatter / Two hour line up to get in to see the Dome lounge show
« on: April 29, 2024, 07:50:11 AM »
"You'll spot the aptly named The Dome perched near the front of the ship, the first in the fleet to use a more eco-friendly fuel than normal.

It's a glass-enclosed, climate-controlled lounge where we saw a jaw-dropping acrobatic show by Cirque Éloize.

(Beware, though there's no ticket system even with premium packages, and we saw passengers lining up for up to two hours to get in to see it).

https://travel.nine.com.au/cruising/sun-princess-new-cruise-ship-review/cc68f8df-0ba2-4e5c-bc45-b2740d875c64


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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Good Sam RV Club and Princess Cruises become partners
« on: April 27, 2024, 10:37:16 AM »
"The new Good Sam Club, is broadening its partnerships far beyond those for RVers only. Among its newest partners is Princess Cruises.

Colling continued: “We are looking forward to being able to provide individuals — especially individuals outside of the RV lifestyle — their first experience on an RV road trip. So, being able to attract that interest and get individuals to see the RV lifestyle as an opportunity, or an alternate mode of travel or vacation, is really big for us.”

https://www.rvtravel.com/good-sam-club-fading-1154b/


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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Princess Visa Card Reviewed by Motley Fool
« on: April 26, 2024, 09:37:41 PM »
"Other than the big ship on the front of the card, there's very little to distinguish the Princess Cruises® Rewards Visa® Card from any other basic, ho-hum rewards card."

https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/credit-cards/princess-cruises-rewards-visa-card-review/




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Cruising Tips Chatter / Will I get seasick on a cruise?
« on: April 26, 2024, 09:21:08 PM »
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2024/04/25/how-do-i-stop-being-seasick-on-a-cruise/73368776007/



Your editor buys over the counter Meclizine, same as Bonine.  Rugby brand runs about $7 or less for a 100 count bottle at most local pharmacies. Also available at Amazon.  Was recommended by my ENT Doc.  Not recommended for children due to lack of testing.

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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Favourite Irish Designer Sponsored by Princess Cruises
« on: April 26, 2024, 09:08:51 PM »
"Now the part we’re sure you’re dying to know, who won the Favourite Irish Designer Sponsored by Princess Cruises at the Platinum VIP Style Awards 2024.

Lennon Courtney has picked up the gong."

https://vipmagazine.ie/platinum-vip-style-awards-the-winner-of-favourite-irish-designer-sponsored-by-princess-cruises-is/


Sonya Lennon and Brendan Courtney Pic: Brian McEvoy

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Sun Princess Chatter / Tillberg Design of Sweden Celebrates the Completion of Sun Princess Project
« on: April 26, 2024, 09:01:10 PM »
"Tilberg Design was involved in the Sun Princess project since 2017, as coordinating architects and designers of several onboard venues, including a three-story dining room, a modern two-deck lounge and a panoramic terrace with an infinity pool, according to a press release.

The vision for the design draws inspiration from a coastal lifestyle and the endless variation in nature, the company said in a statement."

https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2024/04/tillberg-design-of-sweden-celebrates-the-completion-of-sun-princess-project/


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Sapphire Princess Chatter / CDC reports illness outbreak on the Sapphire South Pacific cruise
« on: April 26, 2024, 08:57:46 PM »
"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 94 of the 2,532 guests on Sapphire Princess reported being ill during its April 5 cruise, along with 20 crew members. The round-trip cruise, which left from Los Angeles with stops in Hawaii and the South Pacific, will end on May 7, according to CruiseMapper."

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2024/04/26/princess-cruises-royal-caribbean-norovirus/73470913007/

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