AFF Cruise #2. Rerun. Crown Princess 4 nights 25-29 January 2025

[JessicaTam]

It looks like I am Platinum and Mrs JT is Gold. Mini suite in the process of being booked.

 

[RooFlyer]

Was the pricing the same as the website?

Sorta. TA pointed out that the prices on the web site are US$. A bit sneaky, as they state extras charges as

But the cabin is stated as



with the * saying prices in USD. Very sneaky!!

BTW, according to my TA, the sale starts this Friday



This was an e-mail from her, now closed so I can't follow it up. Check for yourselves.

 

[RooFlyer]

Princess cruisers - what package would you suggest? What's the price for a glass of decent wine - more than US$15/glass?

 

[zig]

Sorta. TA pointed out that the prices on the web site are US$. A bit sneaky, as they state extras charges as
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But the cabin is stated as

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with the * saying prices in USD. Very sneaky!!

BTW, according to my TA, the sale starts this Friday

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This was an e-mail from her, now closed so I can't follow it up. Check for yourselves.

The website I am looking at is definitely in AUD (specified in the small print).
However I’m finding the booking process to be very off putting. I have done several mock booking and the prices vary each time. Prices were different to those that @straitman was seeing. The first time I looked the plus package was included now it isn’t. If you want to select the location of your mini suite it costs more.
I’m going to leave it for a while now.

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Princess cruisers - what package would you suggest? What's the price for a glass of decent wine - more than US$15/glass?

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I believe @straitman recommended plus.

 

[RooFlyer]

Oh, and thank you @straitman for research/organising

 

[Pushka]

The website I am looking at is definitely in AUD (specified in the small print).
However I’m finding the booking process to be very off putting. I have done several mock booking and the prices vary each time. Prices were different to those that @straitman was seeing. The first time I looked the plus package was included now it isn’t. If you want to select the location of your mini suite it costs more.
I’m going to leave it for a while now.

Yes that's the way all cruises work. Deck and location make a price difference for the same cabin style. They've just changed their booking website to how we saw it for a different cruise a couple of weeks ago.

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Princess cruisers - what package would you suggest? What's the price for a glass of decent wine - more than US$15/glass?

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I think it's the top end spirits that tip you into expensive territory.

 

[RooFlyer]

However I’m finding the booking process to be very off putting.

Me too.

After selecting 1 pax up-front, it gives me



Note the * Prices shown in USD. AND it says prices are per-person based on "double occupancy" .

Thats why I use a TA

 

[Pushka]

Me too.

After selecting 1 pax up-front, it gives me

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Note the * Prices shown in USD. AND it says prices are per-person based on "double occupancy" .

Thats why I use a TA

Im logged into my princess account and I see AUD. This is for 2 people. Compared with USD the prices are very good for us. But this is weird. Using Safari the Plus is included in the prices below. Using Safari they aren't.

 

[straitman]

Not sure how/why you are getting US $ as we always get it up in AU $. Princess only ever operates with one of two currencies. For trips in and from Australia they use AU $. For the rest of the world they us US $.

Also the Plus package can be added later at the same rate as for the initial booking.

 

[RooFlyer]

Not sure how/why you are getting US $ as we always get it up in AU $.

Its odd. I don't have my VPN on, or any reason for it to choose USD.

I've just tried to create an account, and it only gives me USA states to choose from. I'll leave it to the TA.

 

[n7of9]

I booked a Mini Suite (it was only $150 more) on Luxury Escapes to earn VFF 1/$, and $75 OBC. Cruisepilot offers 3/$ but it wouldn't let me choose 1 guest.

I'll have breakfast on the ship the last morning, and walk across the road to work!

 

[Pushka]

I booked a Mini Suite (it was only $150 more) on Luxury Escapes to earn VFF 1/$, and $75 OBC. Cruisepilot offers 3/$ but it wouldn't let me choose 1 guest.

I'll have breakfast on the ship the last morning, and walk across the road to work!

They are much cheaper on LE and reduced deposit as well.

 

[straitman]

Can people please confirm when they have booked and whether it's for 1 or 2 and I will add it to post #1

 

[n7of9]

Can people please confirm when they have booked and whether it's for 1 or 2 and I will add it to post #1

Booked for 1

Edit...no status on Princess, I've only ever cruised Royal Caribbean

 

[RooFlyer]

Booked for 1.

TA has asked me if I want the 'auto upgrade' option. Does anyone have experience with this? I suspect they'll upgrade to the worst-end of the next category - partial obstructions, near elevators. Reckon that's the case?

 

[Pushka]

Booked for 1.

TA has asked me if I want the 'auto upgrade' option. Does anyone have experience with this? I suspect they'll upgrade to the worst-end of the next category - partial obstructions, near elevators. Reckon that's the case?

It's quite possible that might happen. If you are happy with your cabin and location then don't upgrade. I have certainly seen complaints on CC where it's happened. Your idea of nice cabin and Princess idea are not likely compatible.

 

[Ade]

Cruisepilot offers 3/$ but it wouldn't let me choose 1 guest

Called CruisePilot just now to select 1 pax. They were able to, but we still had to pay for 2 pax. I selected the Mini-Suite (which the website says $1200pp), but if only 1 pax, then it's $23xx ... yea, nah! not going to book thru CruisePilot.

LE doesn't open at work - will try at home and update.

 

[straitman]

Called CruisePilot just now to select 1 pax. They were able to, but we still had to pay for 2 pax. I selected the Mini-Suite (which the website says $1200pp), but if only 1 pax, then it's $23xx ... yea, nah! not going to book thru CruisePilot.

LE doesn't open at work - will try at home and update.

Silly as it sounds. Always look at booking directly via the web site as a comparison. It gives a good central point as a comparison.
Another option is book via Flybuys where you at least pick up some points.

 

[n7of9]

but if only 1 pax, then it's $23xx ... yea, nah! not going to book thru CruisePilot.

Travelling solo on a cruise always requires payment for 2 (less taxes for the nonexistent 2nd person). Some ships have solo cabins but you have to book them quickly. I found the solo cabin on Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas too small, I won't book one again

My mini suite from LE was $2106 (with $75 OBC). That doesn't include wifi or drinks, but i think I'll add a package for $65 per day. A wifi add-on was nearly half that, and though I don't drink, a G&T while vegging is always nice.

 

[straitman]

Travelling solo on a cruise always requires payment for 2 (less taxes for the nonexistent 2nd person). Some ships have solo cabins but you have to book them quickly. I found the solo cabin on Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas too small, I won't book one again

My mini suite from LE was $2106 (with $75 OBC). That doesn't include wifi or drinks, but i think I'll add a package for $65 per day. A wifi add-on was nearly half that, and though I don't drink, a G&T while vegging is always nice.

The plus package is roughly equivalent to internet and 2-3 G&Ts.
Just book without the package as it can be added later at the same cost.
Also, out of personal interest what class of mini suite is it?