Are you going on a Princess Cruise and wondering how to have the perfect embarkation day? In this video I share the most important things to do on the first day of your cruise. In 2022, Princess Cruises has updated the Ocean Medallion and boarding process. If you’re cruising with Princess for the first time, or a cruise veteran, this video is a must watch!
You’ll find helpful Princess cruise tips for your MedallionClass cruise vacation.
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Princess Cruise #25 is booked for October. We wanted to check out the Discovery Princess and booked a cruise for that reason. The itinerary didn’t matter to us, we have been everywhere. Most likely we will just hang out on the ship or our balcony when in port. As far as gratuities, I always pre-pay or get a package that includes gratuities, but if our cabin steward has some time off while in port, I usually slip him or her a twenty dollar bill to help defray phone calls or cover a few incidentals. I have no expectations because if that. I also give a little more at the end of the cruise.
You mentioned that you can bring 1 bottle of wine, what about Dr. Pepper, can you bring a case? I don't like Coca Cola.
Is the retreat pool free on Regal and do you need to reserve?
Expectacular. Super.
Sorry if this sound silly but I did my stuff on my Cell phone; All new to me, and I guess I got it all as it says I'm Green lined….but where do I find the area where I can print out our Boarding Pass!
If you read a kindle book, upload extra books into your Kindle prior to boarding.
How much do you tip the attendant?
Thank you for the great videos! I'm excited to put all this great information to good use soon when we go on our cruise. Alaska has been on my "bucket list" for a long time and you are really helping me get prepared!
Very much enjoy your videos Elana ❤
Hi Ilana. Quick question. Could you share what an appropriate amount or range would be for the cabin attendant tip at the start of the cruise?
Vaccination? Um WHAT
I wish I had found this video a week or two ago, lol! We leave on Sunday and the early embarkation times were already taken. Our tradition is to make a bee line for the pool bar as soon as we get on board, we have done it every cruise.
We are platinum members on princess we are doing the enchanted December 8th 10-day Eastern Caribbean Tell me the truth is the food still good
How much do you tip? We usually give an extra tip to the stateroom attendant and the wait staff that serves us in the evening since it is always the same people. What do you think is a good amount to give them? I always wonder if we are giving enough.
Hi Alana, great video! What is a good rule of thumb for tipping your steward/stewardess? I have heard 10% of the cost of your cruise. Is this too much or not enough in your opinion? I'm not sure why, but no one will ever give a number!
I don’t drink. Will I pay extra for soft drinks?
The app crashed my phone. l went on a cruise to get away from my phone. I needed some water and was refused without my phone. You cannot have fun with the damn stupid phone pestering me all day. Phones were floating in the pool all over the place.
What HAS made me cancel cruising? Mandates. Vaccine, or mask.
I could not understand what you said about where to eat on embarkation day, I heard main dining but was there somewhere else you recommended?
Going to Norway's Fjords and Edinburgh, Scotland sailing from Southampton, England July 12!
Two questions
1. How much is a good pre trip tip you gave your attended?
2. If you have a drink package, is it working or available the moment we board the ship?
Thanks, love your info and tips
OK, is there a way to do the cruise completely analog without the app? We actually still have flip phones.
Can you bring a steamer in your checked bag? Do you have to have the princess app downloaded on all of your devices? Thanks for your help! Your videos are very informative and our party of 5 will be cruising for the 1st time in July on the Majestic Princess! Yay!
If you want to use the sanctuary pool, do you have to reserve???
Are the tips mandatory? Or just choose who u want to give?
We're looking into doing ours first ever Princess Cruise on the grand Princess in October ❤