Over the last few years, one of the most popular promotions for many cruise lines are those with extra perks. Princess Cruises prides itself on offering passengers delicious food throughout their sailings, morning through night. Princess Cruises has announced a new program designed to help passengers pre-plan their dining experiences, called Dine My Way. One of which was booked yesterday by the TA. Dine My Way means you can make and adjust reservations for anyone in your party just like you can already do for other events and shore excursions. This is only our second Princess cruise so we certainly are not Platinum or Elite status. Fit in a formal dinner before a show, or order food and drinks to your poolside perch with OceanNow. mcc, October 22, 2018 in Princess Cruises. Yes it is, but it's still a choice you make when booking. The normal cost is $59.00 per person, per day, plus an 18% service charge. This all perfectly matches the inconsistencies that Princess seems to be known for. With an overwhelming world of choices, we understand you may need some personal assistance to plan your perfect vacation. We've got a couple of Select fare cruises on the books, both booked at launch, and our choice of Club dining also states to be confirmed on board. Food delivery to wherever you are? I really don't know anybody who "wants" to eat dinner at 4:15 or even 4:45. Just had a thought. If you have a smart phone try that. Greater convenience and more ways to tempt your palate are just two of the benefits you can look forward to when you book a Full Suite or Reserve Collection Mini-Suite with Princess. And despite what sounds like a solid training program, cruise experience is not a requirement to work at Costco Travel's call center (though Zegers says all agents receive travel agent accreditation through IATA, the International Air Transportation Association, following four to six weeks of training, and are encouraged to take each cruise line's proprietary trainings when available). Cruises are the same. 4 minutes ago, jeanlyon said: Yes, that's what it says on my booking confirmation, but if you log in to your cruise on the website, under Dining Preference, it says freedom dining (Registered preference) and next to it is a little "i" which says this will be confirmed on board. Platinum and Elite Guests Get Early Access, Read our Frequently Asked Questions (PDF), Dining Venues Details & Hours by Ship (PDF). Believe the app works on newer Andriodsand iPhones. [CDATA[ (It's flexible!). The company does not sell some of the more upscale or boutique lines, such as Oceania, Silversea and Windstar, but Costco is definitely looking to expand its selection of cruise lines, according to Zegers. It offers access to an exclusive area within the main dining room with expedited seating, expanded menu options, unique styled dcor and dedicated wait staff. Well on my ship the 3 dining times are 5, 6:30, and 8:15. Certainly not everyone is getting early access to DMW, You are some sort of exception situation and I cannot explain it. 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. My PCC did the booking for me and I went to review the forms and make thepayment. Will they miss out on the additional gratuities at the end of the cruise? Nobody on this board knows the answer as the answer will not be known until passengers embark on October 26. As time went by, all sizes might not be shown there. No more early or late seatings. 10. Select dining times for main dining rooms and specialty restaurants. Don't get up! We picked out a time that was available and said "yes" to reserving the same time each day for our journey. This is one of the major flaws in DMW: NO, you cannot select a table size. Customize your reservations and other dining options. Therefore the actual cost, if you were to purchase the drink package on its own, is $70.79 USD. If you're new to cruising or unsure of what you want, Costco might not be the best travel agency for you. How about now? Find your favorite spot to enjoy with your favorite people. They often have a loose theme, such as "food, family and fun.". Here are five things you don't know about booking a Costco cruise -- and why Costco Travel is my first -- and usually last -- stop when shopping for a cruise. Princess Plus isnt a limited time promotion or sale, but rather a new more inclusive fare type. Knowing their IT, that is probably what it says on the Saver fares and it probably says that on Select just cos their IT is crap. Princess Plus includes the gratuities for those that serve you during your cruise. One person has posted that when trying to book dinner reservations the earliest available time slot on some evenings was 8:40 PM. CC Help Jenn Thanks for the advice. No pre set times or allocated tables/dining companions. Created by Michelin-starred Chef Emmanuel Renaut, this specialty restaurant has a $29 cover charge. Take your pick of a variety of eateries and dining options, including regional cuisine. Because the cruise industry aims to enforce pricing parity across all booking channels, discounts don't usually appear in the upfront cruise fare. What do other cruisers think? All passengers in the cabin can get the Premier Beverage Package, including third and fourth passengers. Common types of booking incentives include free beverage packages, specialty dining and shipboard credits -- a rebate that shows up as a credit to your onboard bill at the start of your cruise and can be used for drinks, specialty dining, spa treatments or shore excursions. Our late fixed dining was at 7:45PM.Or ask people that are just coming off a cruise about their ship. I don't think so. With the price of wifi at $9.99 a aday, the value is definitely there. Powered by Invision Community. Here are five things you don't know about booking a Costco cruise -- and why Costco Travel is my first -- and usually last -- stop when shopping for a cruise. However, Costco does have pre- and post-travel support departments, as well as an after-hours phone number for travel emergencies, to assist travelers once they've booked their cruise. These were off-menu requests before Dine My Way. I'm not trying to say they are right - I'm just attempting to understand their assertion that this is "what passengers seem to be asking for". The Vivaldi Dining Room on the Sapphire Princess is one of 5 main dining rooms and is open for traditional dining at 5.30pm or anytime dining between 8pm and 10pm. 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. You may also want to check out our cruise vlogs, cruise news and cruise tips on our YouTube channel. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. 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I found the long lines to be very frustrating. If I have different wait staff for each meal I won't tip at the end of the cruise. By Your email address will not be published. The main dining room serves a 4 course meal each evening between about 5 and 9 pm. @Ready2go11will not be able to make any dining reservations until they have made Final Payment on the cruise. No booking fees. OceanNow will include many expanded personalization options as well, so that passengers can order their favorite coffee drink, choose their favorite steak sauces, or pick the condiments they want with their sandwiches or pizza. The total value is $23.59 USD. Princess Cruises Dining - What's Included Main Dining Room - Fine Dining On Princess ships, you'll have a choice of both traditional seating (early or late) or Anytime Dining, a flexible open dining option. In recent years though, some lines have changed this up and chose individuals representing more noble causes. However, crew will still be receiving the gratuities from Princess Cruises. There's no hard sell (phone reps are not on commission), cruise cancellations are handled efficiently and without hassle, and the invoicing is clear and easy to read. Early seating does not allow for a trip to Skywalkers for a P/E/Suite cocktail anymore. Once that's sorted you get another dining info card delivered to your cabin. 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. And I'm not the only one finding great pricing. Willall dining rooms now be any time dining? Have dinner at the same time each night or change it based on what works for you. I was relieved. This is the default descriptor/placeholder that the Princess GDS reservation system has since traditional dining was discontinued. Booked direct through the cruise line, a the lowest-priced balcony cabin came to $1,894 per person, including a $100 onboard credit offer. Mocktails are included. #princesscruises #skyprincess #shipreviewPrincess Cruises Sky Princess Cruise Ship Dining Guide, Sky Princess Food! Just had a thought. Since the cruise is so far away, we havent downloaded the app yet. You select yourdining time in the app, either same time each day or day by day. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Request the same time each night and even the same waitstaff. However, I have to agree with those that have been moved to a 4:30 or 4:45 time. Even if this is default wording, what is it supposed to mean? What about the people who arent on top of their bookings, or not on cruise critic ? "There are cruise partners we are not in business with, and we are talking with them," she added. At $40 USD per person, per day, Princess Plus would be $280 USD per person for the seven days. I think that the app works fine for most people. More information about all the Princess Drink Packages Packages can be found here. This still does not say what "dining migrated to Ocean" means. Late Seating TD is now 1915 hours. Want your favorite fruity drink while relaxing in the Piazza? "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. . How can we possibly make reservations ahead of time when we have no idea of show times, tours and other things that we might not know until 30 mins. Dine When, How and Where You Like With this new offering, you can customize every aspect of mealtime. I will be in club class dining (not trying to be snarky). Due to its popularity and good value, Princess Cruises replaced the time-limited Best Sale Ever promotion with the Princess Plus package, which is now available all the time. That's been my experience when booking my own cruises, as well as sailings for family and friends. In case readers are not aware, as I was not when first I started making reservations, the only time that ever came up for me was 7:00pm. Look down at the first section "Access Dine My Way". CC Help Jenn The call center now has a staff of 250 selling cruises, though many bookings are completed online at CostcoTravel.com. This is not a one off as I found the same scenario on my bookings for February, 2020. The land of the $1.50 hot dog-and-soda meal is also a key source of cruise value for many Cruise Critic members. Whether youre relaxing in a lounge, enjoying Princess famous Movies Under the Stars, or almost anywhere onboard, OceanNow lets you order food and drinks and have them delivered. LauraS However, if you prefer a more carefree vacation where you dont need to think about the cost of drinks or using internet, Princess Plus will likely be your best option. READ NEXT:The Big Change Coming to Carnival Cruise Lines Entire Fleet. Ready2go11, July 14, 2022 in Princess Cruises. On 10/25/2018 at 2:47 PM, tlovesdis said: 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. October 26, 2018 Canada and Colonial America sailings. Guests may order selections delivered to their stateroom or any other preferred location such as to a table outdoors on the sundeck. New personalization let you choose, for instance, what sauce you want on your steak. Change reservations as needed. I tried to download the app on my tablet. Traditional fixed early and late seating as previously known is gone. I couldn't book any dining reservation on the app until after final payment. Unfortunately, we are sailing on Pacific Princess so we don't have the option of Anytime 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. These are more than just restaurants and bars. The remaining balance would be $178.50 per person, or $25.50 a day. You will have the ability to see the daily schedules in the app maybe a month in advance. Continental breakfast is served on request in your stateroom between 06:30am and 10:00am. If you download the medallian app on your phone, you will be able to make reservations for the time and dining room that you wish. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. That just seems way too early for dinner!! Dining on board a Princess cruise ship is a joyful celebration, crafted to exceed even the most discerning appetites. We believe guest experience Is paramount. ", "They charge the going rate on the Princess website, including past guest discounts, but then 'give' you refundable onboard credit that is a percent of the fare paid. These types of added-amenity offers are not exclusive to Costco; other large travel agencies can and do offer their own packages, which might come out lower than Costco's pricing for a specific cruise. Unlike a typical travel agent, Costco Travel also offers rebates issued as Costco Cash Cards. If you speak with the maitre'd, he may even be able to set you up at the same table every night with the same waiters if you wish to eat that late but still want the consistency of traditional dining (same table, same waiters). I do think the biggest question for this approach was for Arrival Groups and would Princess open those up earlier for Elites, then Platinums, etc? Follow our social media and blog for the latest cruise and travel news, including our best vacation deals. We are looking at a 14 day on the Caribbean Princess and that would meanwith early dining we are in the dining room for 6 of the sail always. Dine My Way is all about personalizing your cruise dining experience. 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