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Sapphire Princess Chatter / Re: Propulsion issues
« on: May 17, 2024, 09:13:08 AM »
LyndaMR on CC says "They will be stopping the ship this evening between 8 & 9 pm to reengage the starboard screw (propeller) and run tests. As long as all goes well we should be able to get our scenic cruising in College Fjord tomorrow. So as long as this solves the issue all should be fixed tonight and cruising will resume as per the itinerary."

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Regal Princess Chatter / Cruise firm's decision to avoid landing during protest cost £400,000
« on: May 17, 2024, 08:45:31 AM »
"The Regal Princess, which was carrying over 3000 passengers, didn't stop at Portland, Dorset because of a demonstration taking place against the barge.

Princess Cruises, the owners of the vessel, cited passenger and crew safety as the reason the ship stayed at sea rather than docking."

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/cruise-firm-s-decision-to-avoid-landing-during-protest-cost-400-000-say-port-bosses/ar-AA1dMi8d


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Sun Princess Chatter / World class shopping mall experience on the Sun Princess
« on: May 17, 2024, 08:26:10 AM »
"Guests sailing on Sun Princess to the Mediterranean and the Caribbean will find new, elevated, world-class shopping experiences on Princess Cruises’ first Sphere Class ship.

Within more than 5,800 square feet of retail space spanning two decks, guests sailing the recently delivered vessel can explore a wide selection of more than 200 premium brands from fine jewelry and premium timepieces to fashion and leisure wear, beauty and wellness."

https://tinyurl.com/bdhemard


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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / How is Princess doing on health inspection reports compared to others?
« on: May 16, 2024, 07:22:21 PM »
Disney Cruise Lines (Average Score: 99.33)
Norwegian Cruise Lines (Average Score: 98.5)
Holland America Line (Average Score: 98.33)
Celebrity Cruises (Average Score: 97.29)
Royal Caribbean International (Average Score: 95.94)
Princess Cruises (Average Score: 92.2)
Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. (Average Score: 92.08)


Princess Cruises (Average Score: 92.2)

    Caribbean Princess (3/20/2024): 86
    Crown Princess (2/4/2024): 96
    Emerald Princess (2/21/2024): 94
    Enchanted Princess (3/7/2024): 96
    Ruby Princess (1/9/2024): 95
    Sky Princess (1/27/2024): 95

https://cruisefever.net/2024-cruise-ship-health-inspection-averages/

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Cruising Tips Chatter / Airline insolvencies and other surprising things not covered by travel insurance
« on: May 16, 2024, 07:12:07 PM »
https://travel.nine.com.au/latest/travel-insurance-what-isnt-covered/7683972f-5f92-423c-9738-85fbb11a4868

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Caribbean Princess Chatter / Re: Caribbean Princess seeks shelter while visiting Falmouth
« on: May 16, 2024, 04:07:09 PM »
The server on Princess Chatter is only showing part of the picture so the distortion in the original on the story link may be a poor rendering.

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Crown Princess Chatter / Immerse in a once-in-a-lifetime Sydney Swans experience
« on: May 16, 2024, 12:44:30 PM »
"This four-night voyage to Tasmania departs January 25, 2025 and provides for guests to immerse themselves in a once-in-a-lifetime Sydney Swans experience featuring special events and activities dedicated to fans."

https://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/1555381/princess-cruises-sydney-swans-unveil-unique-fan-experience


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Sun Princess Chatter / Sun Princess isn't a floating retirement village by any means
« on: May 16, 2024, 12:39:25 PM »
"This cruise ship isn’t a floating retirement village by any means with over 30 different restaurant and bar locations, a multi-storey spa and more entertainment options than you can visit in the time available."

https://menshealth.com.au/is-cruising-the-best-way-to-travel/


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Caribbean Princess Chatter / Caribbean Princess seeks shelter while visiting Falmouth
« on: May 16, 2024, 12:34:41 PM »
"Visitors to a tiny beach in Cornwall were greeted with the surreal sight of a giant 113,000 tonnes cruise ship today (Thursday, May 16). Too big to dock in the harbour, the 952ft Caribbean Princess dropped its anchor off a small cove on the Roseland peninsula, using St Anthony Head to shelter from strong south-easterly winds whilst it tendered its passengers to Falmouth."

"With the headland offering some shelter from the south-easterly winds, the cruise ship was guided into position and dropped anchor."

 https://www.cornwalllive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/gallery/dramatic-pictures-huge-cruise-ship-9288627


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Enchanted Princess Chatter / Even more changes Rhode Island and Maine port calls
« on: May 16, 2024, 12:25:04 PM »
In a notification sent to passengers, a spokesperson said: “Please be advised that due to recent restrictions on cruise ships in Rockland, Maine, Enchanted Princess will no longer call to Rockland on Tuesday, September 3 and will instead call to Eastport, Maine.

“Additionally, we will no longer call at Newport, Rhode Island on Sunday, September 1 and will instead spend the day at sea.”

https://www.express.co.uk/travel/cruise/1899815/princess-cruises-usa-cancelled-rockland


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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Princess will start advertising the FULL fare price upfront
« on: May 16, 2024, 12:21:19 PM »
:Starting July 1, operators including Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, and Celebrity Cruise line will start advertising prices that include those port fees, taxes and any other fees you would be obligated to pay."

https://www.khou.com/article/news/news-explainers/the-why/cruise-pricing-hidden-fees-why/285-c2fb39ac-3074-4e6f-ba61-7b2915afc154

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Sapphire Princess Chatter / Re: Propulsion issues
« on: May 16, 2024, 08:14:25 AM »
MarineTraffic.com reports that Sapphire Princess is currently sailing at 13 knots.  Ship bridge camera description says Sapphire Princess is now bound for Whittier.  Previous schedule said that they will dock on Saturday.  It appears that Glacier Bay and College Fjord could be now off the schedule. We've heard that passengers will receive a big part of their fare refunded along with a large FCC.

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Enchanted Princess Chatter / Enchanted Princess will no longer call to Bar Harbor
« on: May 14, 2024, 07:29:40 PM »
“Please be advised that due to restrictions affecting cruise ships in Bar Harbor, Maine, Enchanted Princess will no longer call to Bar Harbor,” the email notification read. “Instead, we will now call to Portland, Maine.”

https://www.cruisehive.com/princess-cruises-changing-multiple-itineraries-due-to-port-limits/133765


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Majestic Princess Chatter / Re: Man falls overboard on Majestic Princess cruise ship into East River
« on: May 14, 2024, 11:27:47 AM »
Main causes appear to be in no particular order:  drunks, fights, suicides and casino debts.  Only occasionally it was the result of an accident.

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Sapphire Princess Chatter / Catie Kovelman's review of what has been going on
« on: May 14, 2024, 10:34:52 AM »
https://www.cruisehive.com/princess-cruises-alaska-sailing-impacted-by-propulsion-problems/133731



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