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Princess News & Princess Chatter / Princess Cruises Launches New Bidding for Upgrade Program
« Last post by Host Mike 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
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Princess News & Princess Chatter / Re: Sami Kohen Named Vice President of Food & Beverage
« Last post by RichC on August 19, 2022, 03:39:47 AM »
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Princess News & Princess Chatter / Re: Diamond Princess ship cancels 11 sailings due to staffing challenges
« Last post by RichC on August 19, 2022, 03:29:43 AM »
With the current protocols just being relaxed, I'm thinking there might be some cancelations of various trips since they can't seem to get sufficient crew to handle the situation right now.
No less the increase in business from people who were waiting to book.
Good luck.
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Princess News & Princess Chatter / Re: Diamond Princess ship cancels 11 sailings due to staffing challenges
« Last post by Host Mike on August 18, 2022, 05:11:26 PM »
I'm closely watching for possible Diamond Princess November thru February cancellations. The current location of the Diamond Princess is a mystery to me.
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Princess News & Princess Chatter / Sami Kohen Named Vice President of Food & Beverage
« Last post by Host Mike 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
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Princess News & Princess Chatter / Re: Diamond Princess ship cancels 11 sailings due to staffing challenges
« Last post by RichC on August 17, 2022, 06:43:59 AM »
I'm afraid the staff shortages will be with us for a long time.
The believe the original crew members have found other work during the shutdown and just prefer to stay home.
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Princess News & Princess Chatter / Re: Princess Cruises loosens some COVID rules
« Last post by RichC on August 17, 2022, 06:40:47 AM »
What about the people sailing a B2B cruise (2 ten day trips booked as a 20 day cruise)? It appears as they need a test while others that booked 2 10 day trips, do not.
Very confusing.  ???
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Cruising Chatter / Cruise ships returning to Ensenada after fears of violence ease
« Last post by Host Mike 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/
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Princess News & Princess Chatter / Star and Golden Princess are still around with new names.
« Last post by Host Mike 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
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Princess News & Princess Chatter / Princess drops 10 planned calls to Skagway.
« Last post by Host Mike 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
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