Confirmation for a select2023 cruisefrom TA shows Dining time: Second but under Already Booked? ahead of time? [CDATA[ The screen said it wasn't compatible. Come join my Facebook Cruise Community Thanks for reading and Happy Cruising!! Thanks for the friendly chat on this topic. The menu for all five main dining rooms serve the same four course dinner options with set choices with the exception of one speciality dish specific to each room. https://cruiseradio.net/princess-cruise-line-makes-unexpected-dining-changes/. This is not a one off as I found the same scenario on my bookings for February, 2020. Request the same time each night if you prefer the same waitstaff. The medallion actually lets the crew know who you are, as well as where you are. Anytime diningas previously known is also gone with the exception of Club Class dining for Club Class minis and full suites. Enjoy up to $200 onboard spending money per stateroom during Princess Cruises Indulge at Sea sale Combinable with Princess Plus: drinks, wi-fi and crew incentive for all! CC Help Jenn Princess OceanNow on-demand menu has also been expanded to include entrees and beverage options from restaurants throughout the ship with requests being delivered directly to the passengers location. One of which was booked yesterday by the TA. We used to be able to request a preferred table size when booking and it was stored in POLAR and we would see it in Cruise Personalizer. Powered by Invision Community. We've never had to make reservations for lunch and dinner, and I can't see why they'd change that. The dining was 4:45 and 5 pm for early. Costco does not assign a specific agent to your booking, so you're unlikely to talk to the same call center representative twice. If you drink 2 drinks or more per day and/or will purchase a wifi package, Princess Plus is most definitely worth it. What do other cruisers think? I was relieved. Our plan is to booka fixed time for the entire cruise. (Choosing's the only hard part!). And this is not the only situation where documentation for Captain's Circle Member benefits is vague and not spelled out. They often have a loose theme, such as "food, family and fun.". So you could try to make plans that way. Others have to wait until they make final payment. It's gets funnier. Like most people I believe 4:45 pm istoo early and 5:30 /6:00 is perfect. Have dinner at the same time each night or change it based on what works for you. The true approach to DMW is indicated on the Princess.com Dining page. Willall dining rooms now be any time dining? It also includes many non-alcoholic drinks including bottled water, fountain soda, freshly squeezed juice, specialty coffees and teas, frappes and milkshakes and energy drinks. This excludes certain brands of tablets as well as smart devices with older operating systems and certain smart phone models. The value of the Princess Plus package is a total of $95.28 USD per per person, per day. It's the cut-backs - you either get a bed or food. Powered by Invision Community. While the question, is Princess Plus worth it? is a subjective one, based on all thats included with the Princess Plus package, it will be for most. For those of us who still maintain (at least some of) our faculties that is simply not a time frame in which we want to have our evening meal. Meanwhile, discounts on more expensive cruises or multiple cabins can amount to hundreds of dollars. Once the app is on your device you log in and your cruise(s) appear. The second thing is you are lucky - I think. and if you answer yes. Dine My Way is all about personalizing your cruise dining experience. This is the default descriptor/placeholder that the Princess GDS reservation system has since traditional dining was discontinued. Phone: 1.800.377.9383 International: 001.240.487.0155 Fax: 1.240.487.0154. Started June 21, 2021, By Let me amend that. Princess Plus isnt a limited time promotion or sale, but rather a new more inclusive fare type. It's worth digging a little deeper on the Costco Travel website for even better deals. That is exactly like pre pandemic anytime dining. On 10/25/2018 at 2:47 PM, tlovesdis said: 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. October 26, 2018 Canada and Colonial America sailings. With the Medallion app, Ocean is the part of it where you book your dining. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By You must be in favour, jeanlyon! Excellent ( 239) $$$$. Just got off the Royal Princess. No pre set times or allocated tables/dining companions. Please share on Facebook, Twitter or PIN to your favorite Pinterest board (share buttons at the top). Unfortunately, we are sailing on Pacific Princess so we don't have the option of Anytime Dining. Keep your distance, keep your seat, and still enjoy great service. It depends on our activities. Willall dining rooms now be any time dining? Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. All passengers in the cabin can get the Premier Beverage Package, including third and fourth passengers. I have a new Select booking made yesterday for Azura in June2023, and on my booking confirmation next to Sitting Confirmed is Freedom Dining. What about other regulations that cruise lines have had to follow? You will have the ability to see the daily schedules in the app maybe a month in advance. The 3,560 passenger Royal Princess was launched in 2013, and Princess Cruises kept many of the great dining options seen on other Princess ships. Anytime started at 4:30 so you could just stay afternoon tea for early dining! Bottom line is you got lucky and we have no idea how many others are in the same situation. Easily make and edit reservations that include members from this group. I googled it and it looks like it has something to do with the medallion app but I am not making the connection in terminology. Ive included details of the 4 drink packages, as well as photos of drinks and Princess bar menus. Princess cruise ships are equipped with Ocean Medallion technology, which includes MedallionNet, fast and reasonably priced wifi/internet. Planning a cruise? Select dining times for main dining rooms and specialty restaurants. Gratuities for anyone in an inside, ocean view, or balcony cabin are $14.50 USD per person. CC Help Jenn We'll make an effort to keep this current, but if you learn something we don't yet have posted please leave a comment below and let us know so we can keep things current. So apparently there's a need for afternoon dinner --- I'm glad I'm on cruise critic so I can correct before I board, It's quite possible that the Princess response to this question is "somewhat" accurate. Current Princess Promotion Check prices & details. (Think jeans, mattresses and wine, which can be purchased individually.) We have booked Arvia for 2023, it is only freedom dining with no set sitting times, as is Iona and I also thought that Britannia was going the same way but I could be wrong on that. It's always beneficial to do your research and compare prices. A little late but much better than after 8. In recent news, Princess has said that it will be updating the entire fleet to Medallion Class, which will even have some new Ocean Medallion features. Currently, the cost of Princess Plus is an additional $40 USD per person, per day. Thanks for the advice. You won't need to book multiple cabins or cruises in bulk to score these deals. Again, 24/7 room service is included. If you're new to cruising or unsure of what you want, Costco might not be the best travel agency for you. One of the biggest is Reserve Dining. I"m not "on their side". (I am assuming you are not in a Suite - and you wouldn't even need DMW if you were since you would be dining in Club Class and need no reservations other than Specialty Dining). Dining preference is now done on the medallian class app. CC Help Jenn Bistro Sur La Mer is the upscale French-style bistro on Discovery Princess, a newer addition to the Princess Cruises' fleet. Get expert advice, insider tips and more. Princess Main Dining Room Dinner Menu Night 1 Princess Main Dining Room Dinner Menu Night 2 Princess Main Dining Room Dinner Menu Night 3 Are you hungry yet? They also noted that all ships in the fleet would have the technology for MedallionClass. While cruising has been paused, Princess Cruises certainly hasnt stopped moving forward. With the new APP to choose your dining preference, does that mean traditional dining in the old sense is gone? You should know: While there are several active nightclubs, it isn't a party ship, and its longer cruises generally attract a 50-plus demographic. And I'm not the only one finding great pricing. Like the warehouses, to access Costco's cruise discounts, you'll need to pony up for membership -- $60 per household at the basic level. For instance, sailings marked "Buyer's Choice" or "Kirkland Signature" come with extra perks and amenities, exclusive to Costco members. This post contains affiliate links which means if you click and buy that I may make a commission, at no cost to you. "Instead of restricting dining choices during the pandemic, we've been able to expand the options for our guests and thanks to the unique, innovative capabilities of the OceanMedallion, reduce wait times and eliminate the need to stand in line.". More time for you. While most cruise lines have worked hard to increase connectivity and give guests access to apps and mobile sites for certain parts of their experience, Princess Cruises OceanMedallion program seems to really focus on giving guests more options, and not just enhancing already available experiences. The ship has 14 different places that offer food. And this is many months before the cruise. This is a question many past passengers ask. Then show or don't show depending on how we feel that day. I guess that "Don't YOU Know Who I Am???" Dine My Way will allow passengers to make reservations in onboard dining rooms and specialty restaurants in a more streamlined way, and also help restaurants manage wait times and optimize capacity. Beyond dining you have to enter all your boarding and health information in the app program. You get your pick of venues and times in appreciation for your loyalty! this seems to be a new changes, lots of topics about this issue when you search the forums. This does not bode well for walk up anytime diners unless they are not allowing the dining rooms time slots to be fully booked in advance. On all sailings, a late night room fee of $4.95 will be added to all orders received between 11pm and 6am. Princess customers with loyalty status of Platinum or Elite can select dining when booked. You select your dining reservation time in the Dine My Way section of the medallion app. It's their IT. TOTAL VALUE of PRINCESS PLUS = $95.28 USD per person, per day (minimum). "We get around 8 percent back in onboard credits, which are refundable, so if we don't use them we get a credit back on our credit card. ATD is looking good! Princess Cruises Premier Beverage Package includes beer, spirits, wine by the glass and cocktails up to $12 each. The no extras rate is now called Princess Savers. Not ideal, but that appears to be the way these days. You may also want to check out our cruise vlogs, cruise news and cruise tips on our YouTube channel. 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