Princess Chatter

I fully agree with the article.
They've gotten out of hand with the "packages" and we now consider then as luxuries we can do without. Even the specialty restaurants are now something we only indulge in maybe once a year, if that.
We're just ordinary folks on a fixed income and are lucky to take the basic cruise itself without having to add in an additional thousand for all the extras.

I doubt if we'll ever eat in that restaurant. Not much sounds appealing.

I realize that they're only getting geared up at this point BUT there are lots of things mentioned that concern me. I'm thinking that this style of ship might not be for me.
I'll have to hold back until I cruise to see the reality of this class ship.
At this point there seem to be many negatives, although I'm sure a lot of them will be changed (hoping) by Nov.

Are the activities in the Park 19 area included or at extra cost?

It's to be expected on the very first sailings.

"Legal ceremonies are performed by the ship's captain in international waters, with prices ranging from $4800 to $10,600, making dream weddings accessible to couples seeking to celebrate their love amidst the vast beauty of the sea."

Wow, just wow.

It doesn't affect me either way since I don't live there or have a shop in the area.
I see this spreading to other locations as well.

Not surprising at all.
Last time we stopped there we got off & walked around the pier for a while & got back on the ship. There's nothing of interest downtown to want to make us spend a dime.