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Princess News & Princess Chatter / Princessonly.com & Princess Chatter are not signing off at the end of Sept.
« on: September 20, 2022, 12:59:21 PM »
After emails and a certified letter to the Princess president things are now good. Princessonly.com & Princess Chatter are not signing off at the end of Sept.
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Princess News & Princess Chatter / New Princess Covid testing requirements
« on: August 19, 2022, 07:30:39 PM »
"Below are the key points for Princess' updated CruiseHealth guidelines for embarkation:
No pre-cruise testing for vaccinated guests on voyages of up to 15 nights (guests 5 and older) with the exception of full Panama Canal transits, trans-ocean and other special itineraries; unvaccinated guests must provide a negative self-test result taken within three days of embarkation (unvaccinated children under 5 years do not require pre-cruise testing)
Guests sailing on voyages 16 nights or longer, or sailing on full Panama Canal transits, trans-ocean and other specific itineraries, need to take a supervised test within three days of embarkation (guests 5 and older). Guests on these types of voyages will be contacted directly by an Ocean Navigator to assist."
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/princess-cruises-removes-vaccine-requirement-for-most-voyages-elminates-pre-cruise-testing-for-vaccinated-guests-301605197.html
Ed: The problem I have is a booked B2B. 7 days immediately followed by 25 day repo. No Ocean Navigator (Customer Service Rep.) has contacted me
No pre-cruise testing for vaccinated guests on voyages of up to 15 nights (guests 5 and older) with the exception of full Panama Canal transits, trans-ocean and other special itineraries; unvaccinated guests must provide a negative self-test result taken within three days of embarkation (unvaccinated children under 5 years do not require pre-cruise testing)
Guests sailing on voyages 16 nights or longer, or sailing on full Panama Canal transits, trans-ocean and other specific itineraries, need to take a supervised test within three days of embarkation (guests 5 and older). Guests on these types of voyages will be contacted directly by an Ocean Navigator to assist."
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/princess-cruises-removes-vaccine-requirement-for-most-voyages-elminates-pre-cruise-testing-for-vaccinated-guests-301605197.html
Ed: The problem I have is a booked B2B. 7 days immediately followed by 25 day repo. No Ocean Navigator (Customer Service Rep.) has contacted me
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Princess News & Princess Chatter / Princess Cruises Launches New Bidding for Upgrade Program
« on: August 19, 2022, 07:15:22 PM »
"The Princess Upgrade process is simple—once the sailing is within the Final Payment period and full payment has been received, guests will receive an invitation to take part in the program and submit a bid – they can bid on any stateroom category that is above the one they are currently booked in. Guests can change or cancel their bid any time before it is accepted."
https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/28081-princess-cruises-launches-new-upgrade-program.html
https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/28081-princess-cruises-launches-new-upgrade-program.html
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Princess News & Princess Chatter / Sami Kohen Named Vice President of Food & Beverage
« on: August 18, 2022, 05:07:51 PM »
"Princess Cruises today announced that Sami Kohen has been named vice president of food & beverage overseeing the line’s culinary operations. Kohen will join Princess Aug. 29 and will report directly to President John Padgett, according to a press release."
https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/28080-sami-kohen-named-vice-president-of-food-beverage-at-princess-cruises.html
https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/28080-sami-kohen-named-vice-president-of-food-beverage-at-princess-cruises.html
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Cruising Chatter / Cruise ships returning to Ensenada after fears of violence ease
« on: August 16, 2022, 07:14:14 PM »
"The cruise line canceled ports of call after a weekend of vandalism, looting and threats of mass violence in Northern Baja California.
Last Friday, a cartel sent a warning promising mayhem on the streets throughout the weekend unless some of its members were released from prison.
According to the Ensenada mayor’s office, Carnival and other cruise lines threatened to cease operations in Ensenada unless security measures for passengers were enhanced.
“I’m very happy they confirmed the rest of their scheduled arrivals and they trust in the actions we’ve implemented,” Ayala Robles said."
https://www.borderreport.com/regions/mexico/cruise-ships-returning-to-ensenada-after-fears-of-violence-ease/
Last Friday, a cartel sent a warning promising mayhem on the streets throughout the weekend unless some of its members were released from prison.
According to the Ensenada mayor’s office, Carnival and other cruise lines threatened to cease operations in Ensenada unless security measures for passengers were enhanced.
“I’m very happy they confirmed the rest of their scheduled arrivals and they trust in the actions we’ve implemented,” Ayala Robles said."
https://www.borderreport.com/regions/mexico/cruise-ships-returning-to-ensenada-after-fears-of-violence-ease/
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Princess News & Princess Chatter / Star and Golden Princess are still around with new names.
« on: August 16, 2022, 07:01:25 PM »
"Built in 2001, as the 109,000 gross ton Star Princess, the vessel has been renovated for the Australian market as the Pacific Encounter. She starts her first cruise from Brisbane on August 20. At the end of October, she will be joined by a sister ship, the former Golden Princess which is relaunching in Australia as the Pacific Adventure. "
https://maritime-executive.com/article/first-cruise-ship-arrives-in-auckland-as-regional-cruising-rebounds
https://maritime-executive.com/article/first-cruise-ship-arrives-in-auckland-as-regional-cruising-rebounds
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Princess News & Princess Chatter / Princess drops 10 planned calls to Skagway.
« on: August 16, 2022, 06:48:04 PM »
However, because the forward dock that has been closed for the season is the primary location where Princess Royal Class ships dock, and because there are no other viable alternatives, Princess is making adjustments to 10 itineraries, including:
the August 23 and September 6 sail dates for Majestic Princess and August 25 and September 1 sailings for Discovery Princess will now feature Icy Strait Point
the August 16 and August 30 sail dates for Royal Princess will feature Haines
the August 11, September 8, and September 22 sail dates for Discovery Princess and September 13 sail date for Royal Princess will feature Sitka
https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/28029-princess-cruises-makes-more-changes-to-skagway-calls.html
the August 23 and September 6 sail dates for Majestic Princess and August 25 and September 1 sailings for Discovery Princess will now feature Icy Strait Point
the August 16 and August 30 sail dates for Royal Princess will feature Haines
the August 11, September 8, and September 22 sail dates for Discovery Princess and September 13 sail date for Royal Princess will feature Sitka
https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/28029-princess-cruises-makes-more-changes-to-skagway-calls.html
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Princess News & Princess Chatter / Princess Cruises loosens some COVID rules
« on: August 16, 2022, 06:40:57 PM »
"The Santa Clarita-based company also announced that starting Sept. 6, vaccinated guests sailing on voyages of less than 16 days will no longer have to test before boarding. Unvaccinated guests, or those who do not provide proof of vaccination, will self-test within three days of sailing and upload proof of a negative test before boarding.
The new guidelines, announced Friday, apply to itineraries from all departure ports except where government regulations and protocols may vary, such as Canada, Greece and Australia.
Guests sailing on voyages 16 nights or longer, or sailing on full Panama Canal transits, trans-ocean and other specific itineraries, need to take a supervised test within three days of embarkation (for guests 5 and older)."
https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/coronavirus/2022/08/14/princess-cruises-loosens-some-covid-rules
The new guidelines, announced Friday, apply to itineraries from all departure ports except where government regulations and protocols may vary, such as Canada, Greece and Australia.
Guests sailing on voyages 16 nights or longer, or sailing on full Panama Canal transits, trans-ocean and other specific itineraries, need to take a supervised test within three days of embarkation (for guests 5 and older)."
https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/coronavirus/2022/08/14/princess-cruises-loosens-some-covid-rules
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Princess News & Princess Chatter / Diamond Princess ship cancels 11 sailings due to staffing challenges
« on: August 16, 2022, 06:11:10 PM »
"Princess Cruises canceled eleven sailings Monday afternoon on its Diamond Princess ship due to staffing challenges, the cruise line said, marking a delay in the ship's return to service in the wake of the pandemic."
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2022/08/09/princess-cruise-diamond-sailings-canceled/10276562002/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2022/08/09/princess-cruise-diamond-sailings-canceled/10276562002/
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Princess News & Princess Chatter / Here Are the Princess Cruise Ships Yet to Return
« on: August 16, 2022, 06:08:24 PM »
Ship: Sapphire Princess
Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Capacity (at 100% Occupancy): 2,600
Built: 2004
Homeport: Los Angeles (United States)
Itineraries: Mexico and Hawaii
First Cruise: September 24, 2022
Ship: Diamond Princess
Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Capacity (at 100% Occupancy): 2,600
Built: 2004
Homeport: San Diego (California)
Itineraries: California Coast, Baja Peninsula and Sea of Cortez
First Cruise: November 20, 2022
Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Capacity (at 100% Occupancy): 2,600
Built: 2004
Homeport: Los Angeles (United States)
Itineraries: Mexico and Hawaii
First Cruise: September 24, 2022
Ship: Diamond Princess
Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Capacity (at 100% Occupancy): 2,600
Built: 2004
Homeport: San Diego (California)
Itineraries: California Coast, Baja Peninsula and Sea of Cortez
First Cruise: November 20, 2022
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Cruising Chatter / Carnival cruise from Long Beach cancels Ensenada port call
« on: August 16, 2022, 06:03:44 PM »
"Passengers aboard the Carnival Radiance departed Long Beach last week for an excursion to Ensenada for some fun in the sun on board and in the popular Mexican tourist destination. Unrest throughout Baja California, however, kept travelers relegated to the ship."
https://lbbusinessjournal.com/news/carnival-radiance-ensenada-turmoil
https://lbbusinessjournal.com/news/carnival-radiance-ensenada-turmoil
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Cruising Tips Chatter / Can you sunbathe topless on a cruise? Only on these 3 lines
« on: July 28, 2022, 11:46:45 AM »15
Princess News & Princess Chatter / Princess Cruises Announces 2023-2024 Americas Cruise Season
« on: July 28, 2022, 11:41:10 AM »
"Princess Cruises today announced what it called its most expansive Americas schedule ever with 47 itineraries across 214 departures from seven convenient North American homeports, highlighted by new voyages to the South Pacific and Hawaii.
New for the 2023-24 season are the Sapphire Princess' two South Pacific Islands & Hawaii cruises roundtrip from Los Angeles featuring "More Ashore" late-night stays in Honolulu and Tahiti, and for the first time ever visiting Fiji, along with a pair of Hawaii cruises with overnight stays in Honolulu on Discovery Princess.
Princess will also sail again from Galveston with a series of voyages on the Regal Princess providing consumers Western Caribbean itineraries."
https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/27943-princess-cruises-announces-2023-2024-americas-cruise-season.html
[Ed] It's now time for your editor to get with it on updating the unofficial schedule.
New for the 2023-24 season are the Sapphire Princess' two South Pacific Islands & Hawaii cruises roundtrip from Los Angeles featuring "More Ashore" late-night stays in Honolulu and Tahiti, and for the first time ever visiting Fiji, along with a pair of Hawaii cruises with overnight stays in Honolulu on Discovery Princess.
Princess will also sail again from Galveston with a series of voyages on the Regal Princess providing consumers Western Caribbean itineraries."
https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/27943-princess-cruises-announces-2023-2024-americas-cruise-season.html
[Ed] It's now time for your editor to get with it on updating the unofficial schedule.