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(*Note: The below are the two finalists for best cruise package.)
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B
A and I rarely drink liquor. But water and other non alcohol drinks start to get expensive!
B
A please
A - Drinks
I'm amazed at the online backlash Princess received for not operating the three attractions on the Sun. I am a well seasoned amusement ride inspector with over 20 years in the industry. I also sit on the ASTM F24 Committee for Amusement Rides and Devises. We volunteer our time to collaboratively draft and publish consensus standards for things like design, construction, maintenance, operation, and inspection of amusement rides. All of this is to ensure the safety of the people who ride them. If something isn't 100% you should be thankful Princess is withholding operation and keeping the rides closed. Obviously there is an issue.
We'll see you out there on the water, surrounded by the blue! Stay safe.
I absolutely agree with you. If they’re aren’t being operated you bet there is a good reason why.
While I agree, they hyped the attractions as a selling point. To subsequently pull the attractions leaves them with egg on their faces.
Nothing wrong with the rides at all, the problem is the insurance company did not sign off on them or the premiums were too high. Nowadays, the insurance companies run everything in the business they either like you or if they don’t like your operation, they declined insurance.
Except...it's their job to keep the ride safe!
@@jstanovic That's why they are keeping them closed.
My sister and her husband were on a world cruise for 180 days on Oceania Insignia. Another sister and I joined them for a 3 week segment from Dubai to Singapore. Best cruise experience of my life! And I have done over 100 cruises on 6 cruise lines- big and small ships. Life happens no matter where you are.
we started cruising in 1995 and then many more cruises prior to covid. Cruises used to be calm, relaxed, restful, with a good quality of passengers on the ship. Its not what it used to be is it. What a shame.
If you want to enjoy lounging in a hammock, I would suggest Virgin Voyages, they provide them on their balconies.
B all day long. Memories are more important than getting blitzed and not remembering.
True but not all drink pigs are alcohol only ..
@michellevincent8338 I think you meant package. The bubbles package is cheap in comparison and so I feel I'd buy that and get excursions free.
Why do people think life stops when you get on a long cruise? The lady was simply talking about life that happens everyday. If you think going on a cruise that lasts months is going to be one happy perfect experience after another stay home life doesn’t stop.
Because everything is the “Me” show these days and other humans stop mattering when they don’t get what they want.
I would prefer a free drinks package, an excursion is a one off, a drinks package lasts for the whole cruise.
My understanding is excursions plural. I figure one per port at least.
I agree. The drink package also works off ship. For Mr sanchos you can still get drinks and cococay
No world cruise for me!
B- I don't drink alcohol and I barely drink other drinks besides water, so that wouldn't be beneficial for me , but I do love going on excursions at every port.
Our favorite cruise line is Oceania! Everything is first class: service, food, personnel, excursions, shows!
Great! We are taking our first Oceania cruise in a couple months. We are cruisers, but our first with that brand.
@@MeCatie You will enjoy it! Have a great trip!
You are the best at getting the news out - fast- neat and tidy - and also appreciate when there is a death or injury, etc. on the ship you ask for prayers. A 💛for you! As far as a world cruise too long to be pampered I would return a lazy fat blob of humanity. 😱
Hi Cindi! Thank you so much for the kind words! Appreciate you!
It isn’t drama. It’s life! Just because you’re on a ship doesn’t mean people are going to change! It takes all kinds and they aren’t changing just because
A. Drinks which include coffees, milk shakes cokes etc
Yes yes yes
Hi Friend! Yeah, our three oldest kids are all college age and they love their specialty coffees, etc. Always good hearing from you! Have a blessed day!
As for the world cruise experience, life happens. People don't think through the reality of being on a ship. We have cruise on a 14 day cruise. I wouldn't do a world cruise. My husband and I have traveled in a 28ft rv for up 2.5 months so far. We live in a 2400sq ft house. If you never travel in a small room or a small rv for longer that then a week, reality comes in quick. The true nature of people living together comes out. My hubby and I personally would not want to be gone from home that long.
Signed up for 3 world cruises. The first was cut short because of Covid. Have completed 2 other world cruises. One 196 days and the other 180 days. Loved the cruises and signed up for another in 2026. Loved being on a smaller ship and most of the people I was in contact with.
In ref. to the Ultimate World Cruise, my wife and I did the same leg as mentioned. We met the nicest people, loved every second of it. No more drama than in your typical neighborhood. We would have loved to stay but unfortunately we have to work for a living. Nothing but love to Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas and to the crew and passengers. Can’t wait to sail with you again.
We'll be on the Serenade to Alaska next year. It'll be the smallest ship we've ever sailed on.
It’s not drama , it’s normal life. People divorce, die, get sick etc.
A. Free drink package. You do a great job getting straight to the news.😊
I agree. Great videos
Hi Bob! Thank you so much my Friend! Appreciate you!
A: Drink Package - We have had our shore excursions cancelled (not weather or ship itinerary related). Love your channel, and how you keep Cruisers updated.
We've done 3 world cruises, all on HAL. Love them. They are different from other cruises. Most passengers on those were on it for the duration.
B shore excursions can be so much fun but some are very expensive. We don’t drink enough to use a drink package with alcohol but we do purchase the package that includes soda & coffee.
B. I will always vote for free shore excursions.
World cruise -no way! One of us would be in custody or a straight jacket about a month in !!
Hi Kathryn! Your post made me smile! Love it! Yeah, that length of time on the same ship and in a small stateroom would certainly "build character".
I've been on two world cruises and a couple of 'Grand Voyages' and loved them all.
One of the benefits of a cruise is there is so much to do and different taste that you don't have to be together 24 hours a day. I would rather take the cruise then retire together and stay home, other wise it would be just as you said.
B please. Excursion prices really add up, over $1;000 per cruise. Higher than gratuities for drinks for sure.
A- Drinks please. I sometimes just like to explore in ports, walk around. An excursion is not always on the agenda but a good cocktail on the ship is. 🤗
B-Shore excursion. World cruise comment: Life Happens. To think that life events will cease happening on a cruise is not a realistic outlook. Prayers to anyone going through a tough time on land or at sea. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
I was on an msc cruise and we waited for an excursion van because it blew a tire, but they said over the intercom that their excursions were “ worry free” first time I had ever seen a boat wait for People during departure time but I guess that’s an MSC thing. Another reason why they’re my favorite.
I wouldn't mind going on a world cruise of about 3 months. Nine months is a tad long for me.
Hi Jacquelyn! Yeah, nine months would be a long time on one ship. Also, we like going to onboard entertainment in the evenings. I would imagine that the entertainment teams would have a hard time providing interesting options over an extended period of time. Thanks for sharing your input!
A lot of those types of cruises are actually a bunch of smaller cruises put together into one long one. So, you'll have some crew refreshes and changes to menus, entertainment, etc. ymmv between different lines though.
I was on the NCL sailing where the passengers got left behind in Ketchikan. The captain was asked the following day during a Q&A if any passengers have been left behind on this particular sailing and he didn’t answer.
Yes I would love to do a world cruise but don't think I'll ever afford it.
I am glad you clarified that a cruise will leave you if they botch the excursion.
A-Drinks, on my last cruise, my shore excursions costed less than my drink package
You couldn't have gone on very many then.
I cant imagine the insurance companies wanted to cover Princess for those interesting ideas
Do you have a separate channel for your trips without cruising? I’m interested in your Progresso trip for best and safe places to go.
A for sure. The price of drink packages keeps me from sailing on some cruise lines.
Provided that I get to choose from any excursions offered (because excursions can range from anything from a hop on hop of bus to a helicopter ride up to the top of a glacier to go dog sledding) I'm gonna go with B. Unlimited Shore Excursions.
Would like soda from the cabin fridge to be Free.
No, on the world cruise.
Thanks for the updates.
B I enjoy exploring and experiencing new places and my favorite thing to drink is water
My preference would be the shore excursions.
Drinks for us- excursions are so varied!
Funny to hear about Princess not opening those onboard activities. The ships are becoming amusement parks at sea, and it’s getting completely out of hand. Hard to believe they came to this decision AFTER installing all that equipment. 🤦♂️
They're big, ugly, monstrosities! People have been dumbed down big-time if all they want to do is go on amusement rides aboard cruise ships. Gross!
Why is that a bad thing? It's a vacation and people are paying for these amenities
@@marivega3294 I didn't say it was a bad thing. It's just not for ME.
@michaelvitale4029 ok 👍. you said it was completely out of hand insinuating that it was a bad thing, I thought lol
I don't drink. B I love exploring
How tf do you stay hydrated?
exploring what exactly? a shopping mall selling made in China tourist tat?
seeing if the local macdonalds are cheaper, standing in a 30 min queue to get a view good enough for your snapchat
Hi Cathy! Yeah, we love the excursions and exploring ports also. Thanks for chiming in! Hope you have a great day!
B, shore excursions are ridiculously expensive! No to 9-month cruise, too long. Most would do is 14 days.
Absolutely NOT! I 0:20 returned from a 7 day cruise on Princess Emerald. Couldn’t wait to get off. 5th cruise on Princess. Cruising has changed.
The cost of the shore excursions in Alaska and Europe are very expensive most definitely I will take shore excursions.
B. Shore excursions for sure!
B. I prefer unlimited shore excursions
I can so understand how someone would have injuries with deck chairs!!! 😢
I understand not having your hammock on the balconies, but I was wondering if you could ask John (I don't do any social media) if they could install posts on a section of their ships where passengers can put their hammocks like a lot of parks throughout the US is doing. This would also free up chairs on the decks and allow passengers to relax.
B - Shore excursions for sure!
Free drinks and I would would love to do a world cruise, if I could do it solo.
A Drinks - Your free shore excursion would likely be a walking tour of the town or a bus tour driving by local sights. Woo Hoo!
Thanks Jason! Shore excursions.
Jason- wow, as always so informative and not just fluff, as other channels have! Thanks
Hi Randi! Thank you for your kind words!
A- Whether it’s soda or juice ps or alcohol, that’s more expensive than most shore excursions. No contest.
A- drink package. Weather does not always agree with a shore excursion (ALASKA)
I live on the SE coast in Alaska. Just retired after 17 years as a tour guide. When the weather is foul on a "Big" ship day, I raise my glass and say a prayer for the poor souls out on tour.
She did a great job at reporting. Well done.
Thanks for sharing the girl's video. I'd never knew if it wasn't for your kindness. Best cruise channel ever!!! And, unlimited shore cruises, definitely.
I thought if you booked a excursion through the cruise line they are guaranteed to wait for you if you are late due to them.
Hi Kyle! That is supposed to be the case. In this particular situation, when the family did not return with the final excursion bus and it was time for the ship to depart, the ship thought they had wondered off on their own or something. But that was not the case. What turned out to be the final bus was full and the bus driver told the family there was another bus coming for them. It never came... (It was an excursion transportation error.) After some time elapsed, the family called the port and another bus was sent, but they did not make it back in time and were left. Big mix-up and misunderstanding... The cruise line has already reimbursed the $9K for the fees. They vowed to reimburse all expenses as the family submits receipts. Have a great day!
B, but I believe they would have to limit the numbers of guests per excursion.
Free shore excursions
Shore excursions
Hi Loriann! Thanks for chiming in!
Drink package. We don’t always go onshore
A. We would love to see a "refreshment package" offered at a lower price.
I would be very interested to know how a blood transfusion, especially a directed blood transfusion as mentioned here would work on a cruise ship. The testing that going into that donated blood and the recipient is quite extensive.
Going on a world 4 month cruise on Island Princess starting Jan. 20th from L.A
Very excited!!! ❤😂🎉
I'm honestly not sorry to see that Princess is not opening the thrill rides. I like cruising on Princess because I prefer a more traditional style. I'm not interested in wild rides; I am interested in relaxation, socialization, visiting new places and learning new things. If I wanted to ride a roller coaster, I could go to an amusement park!
Thanks Jay, keeping us in the loop always
FREE EXCURSIONS thank you
B - Shore excursions. I always compare what I've spent on a cruise for drinks to what the package I would have bought costs. I do not limit my drinking at all & purchase whatever I want, whenever I want it. It always ends up costing me 100's of dollars less than the package - double that when you incude my wife who drinks a bit less.
Did a 5 week cruise last Feb, long enough for us. It was like a nursing home. I 5hink we had about 4 deaths and ambulances waiting at every port.
This one is difficult. It depends on the type of cruise. If it is port-intensive, I would enjoy the excursions. But if going to the same old places, the drink package wins out. So for this survey, I will go with A - Drinks
Drinks or excursions, that is a tough one. I am going to go with A, Drink Package. I feel like I would use this much more than excursions. There are so many excursions that just don't appeal to me.
We at Shore Excursions Group have added close to 900 tours this year so far :)
What happened on MSC Cruise it was delayed Sunday coming back
Absolutely looooove to do a world cruise-but not at the current pricing- especially as a solo traveller.
Now that’s a tough one‼️ “A”
I will do the excursions on my own
I would prefer a free shore excursion package rather than free drinks. I don’t drink a lot of alcohol. I would actually prefer free WiFi but I know that is not an option. I have been on over 65 cruises and many excursions so there are not many excursions that I would like to try again.
I would say A. We don't usually do shore excursions.
A - We do Caribbean cruises and like having a drink package for bottled water, some soda and specialty coffee.
A. Drink’s package for sure. it encompasses so much more than alcoholic drinks,. Such as sodas, fresh orange juice, milk, coffee, milk shakes. All that.
Yes - I would love to do a world cruise but only with a significant other.
Humm wonder if princess will refund $ if families booked before the announcement..ie closing ..
B! love doing new things and seeing new things...can drink anytime! LOL!
Yes, I would definitely love to do a world cruise!😊
I will choose B based on the fact we are tiered high enough loyalty wise to get enough free drinks a day Having said that. It would depend on the itinerary. If it was port intensive then I would go with B…sea days intensive ie; TA Or TP then I’d choose A..
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Yes I would love to do a World Cruise!
B without a doubt, experiences above drinks. Core memories above a cup of soda or alcohol.
About your poll, I spend WAY more money on excursions than I do on drinks. I probably spend less than $15 per day on drinks (including soft drinks). So, given a choice, I would take "free" excursions over drinks.
Agreed ,only been on one cruise ever.l,but had a great time ! ahi and will always tend to complain, but not necessarily to the right people who can fix the issue…
Only had one negative incident on our cruise ..wish it hadn’t happened …but it was due to another passenger and not the cruise line, staff etc….in the end we enjoyed our cruise very much !
A - Drinks, I don't drink alcohol, but I love cranberry juice and I haven't been on a shore excursion in years.
A. If offered the drink package is the one we would choose
No. I take longer cruises (+14 days).
Do we really need all these activities on board? It's like they're trying to outdo each other 😮
I would be onboard. Have done a 31 day cruise and lived it
Nobody complains like RC cruisers lol!
B - Shore Excursions. I am not a heavy drinker. Maybe only get 1-3 whole cruise.
A, we are doing the world cruise we booked with you?
Love world cruises. I have done three and am booked for a world cruise in Jan. 2025