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@4daloveofcruising 2 сағат бұрын
Hitting the sun princess in 110 days...cant wait
@cruisingwithkristie 2 сағат бұрын
That is AWESOME! SUN Princess is on my bucket list for sure. Have fun!
@jodijosey6117 20 сағат бұрын
Thank you for this Ship Tour! We will be sailing on her June 2025 to Alaska.
@cruisingwithkristie 8 сағат бұрын
❤You will have a great time! It is a beautiful ship and Alaska is AMAZING! Be sure to explore the ship and scope out where you want to be for glacier viewing. 😊Thanks for watching. You might enjoy this video next Don't Be an ALASKAN CRUISER Who Gets These Things Wrong! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqHUqnRtorKcr6s
@yvettemacarthur1590 Күн бұрын
You need to fix your microphone or something, because i have to have my volume up all the way to hear you.
@cruisingwithkristie Күн бұрын
I’m not sure what happened and it is weird, depending upon the devise I am on it sounds fine. Thank you for watching. I hope that you were able to get the information you need.
@anastasiabosakowski8651 Күн бұрын
How is 3rd and 4th oassenger sails free a good deal? Theres no eay in hell i'd sail with 4 oeople in 1 cabin. I dont have kids, am i supposed to find 2 other adults who want to sleep on the fofa and a pull down bed???
@cruisingwithkristie Күн бұрын
You are right. 3/4 passenger is really only for people sailing with their children that they don’t mind having in the same cabin with them or maybe college kids that want a fun get away and don’t mind sharing. But that isn’t everyone.
@claudiayoung8571 Күн бұрын
Have you been to Alaska in May? You didn’t mention any thermals to wear under your jeans. What about gloves? Special sunglasses? Thanks!
@cruisingwithkristie Күн бұрын
Hi Claudia, I sailed in July both times, but I am sailing this May and plan to pack much differently. I always bring gloves and sunglasses, but I am adding to my packing list a waterproof poncho, waterproof pants, fleece lined pants, thermals, and alpaca socks. Plus those cool hand warmers. Can you think of anything else that I missed? It sounds like your are an old hand at colder weather. ❄️🛳️. Thanks for watching and commening!
@claudiayoung8571 22 сағат бұрын
lol, no, I’m from California (less than an hour from the fires)and have just been to the snow when skiing, although we did ski in Canada once and it was below 0!! Totally insane for sure. I hadn’t thought of hand warmers but that would be a good thing to bring! I’ve already purchased my water resistant pants and flannel lined jeans!! What cruise ship are you traveling on? We’re doing a 12-day trip, the first 5 are on land and the last 7 will be on HAL. I always travel with sunglasses but I keep hearing that you should get polarized sunglasses.
@cruisingwithkristie 22 сағат бұрын
I am also from Southern California, so cold weather is not our day to day. I’d say unless you plan on going on a glacier, any sunglasses will do. If you haven’t booked your Ketchikan excursion yet, I recommend the Bering Sea Crab Fisherman. It was great. alaskacrabtour.com. And, we are on a 7 day round trip this year on Celebrity. Your 12 day sounds ideal with 5 days on land. Last year we did 3 with Princess and it was too fast.
@waynechason5855 Күн бұрын
Do they offer infused milkshakes like Carnival?
@cruisingwithkristie Күн бұрын
I haven’t seen milk shakes, but the premium desserts look AMAZING!
@waynechason5855 Күн бұрын
How much extra money do you leave for a mini suite if you pay your gratuities up front?
@cruisingwithkristie Күн бұрын
Additionally tips are personal, but I generally leave $50 for a 7 day inside cabin cruise.
@waynechason5855 Күн бұрын
I think we'll do Princess plus since we are first time cruisers.
@cruisingwithkristie Күн бұрын
Princess Plus is great! You get Wi Fi, Alfredo’s Pizza, and alcoholic beverages in addition to all the other perks.
@waynechason5855 Күн бұрын
Great tips! Thanks! We are going on our first Princess Cruise in January of 2026.
@cruisingwithkristie Күн бұрын
You'll have a fantastic time! What ship?
@RENEEHOFFMAN-y8n 2 күн бұрын
Thanks for the mobility information. I never knew that. But then again I never needed it. ❤
@cruisingwithkristie 2 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@DH-qz2so 2 күн бұрын
How do people travel/cruise nowadays without a smartphone?!... comes in handy when you lock yourself out on your cabin's balcony...and need to use the Crew Chat channel, to be rescued! (ask me how I know!)
@cruisingwithkristie 2 күн бұрын
Oh my! Yes, please tell us all how you know!
@cruisecrazy7066 2 күн бұрын
Princess is my favorite cruise line. I have over 120 Princess cruises.
@cruisingwithkristie 2 күн бұрын
Oh my! That is AWESOME! What is your best tip?
@cruisecrazy7066 2 күн бұрын
@@cruisingwithkristie $5.00 at dinner.
@FangFan-q9r 2 күн бұрын
Great tips on cabin location and who has to have drink package together. Thanks!
@cruisingwithkristie 2 күн бұрын
Glad you found it helpful! 😊
@bstanz5266 2 күн бұрын
The sound is very low. Can just about hear you
@cruisingwithkristie 2 күн бұрын
I’m not sure what happened with upload. Unfortunately I can’t do anything now to adjust. Thank you for trying.
@juliekadams 2 күн бұрын
Can you explain the mini bar part again? Are you saying to ask the staff to empty the mini bar the first day of arrival otherwise you are charged an additional mini bar gratuity, or to have them empty it so you aren't tempted to consume anything which would THEN incur a gratuity charge? (Or some other interpretation?)
@cruisingwithkristie 2 күн бұрын
Yes. You ask to have them empty the mini bar to avoid temptation, the price of the item, AND the gratuity on the item.
@magedojo 2 күн бұрын
I drink a lot. I love and appreciate great food. I am a heavy wifi user. Seems like a pretty easy decision. The only thing that sucks is that the Plus package only gives you 2 casual dining slots, regardless of cruise length. I am planning a repositioning cruise so that isn’t great, as the itinerary will be ~25-30 days.
@cruisingwithkristie 2 күн бұрын
The Princess Plus package includes two casual dining meals per guest for voyages up to 10 days, with an additional two meals added for each additional 10 days of sailing. For a 30-day cruise, you would receive: • 6 casual dining meals per guest (2 meals for the first 10 days + 2 meals for the second 10 days + 2 meals for the final 10 days). These meals can be used at specialty casual dining venues like Alfredo’s Pizzeria, The Salty Dog Grill, or O’Malleyd. Be sure to confirm with Princess Cruises to see which venues qualify on your specific itinerary!
@magedojo 2 күн бұрын
@cruisingwithkristie Oh wow, thanks. Either that changed or I misunderstood. Thanks for the info either way!
@cruisingwithkristie 2 күн бұрын
I will double check, but that is my current understanding.
@cruisingwithkristie 2 күн бұрын
I looked further into it and you are unfortunately correct. Only 2 casual dining no matter the length of the cruise which stinks if you ask me.
@cruisingwithkristie 2 күн бұрын
Leave a comment below with your favorite Princess Tips and Tricks. Looking for more information about Princess Plus and Princess Premier check out this video next. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6uoYX6nlLKDaposi=aclVoNohvGSuNetd. Monitor the price after booking by using fare trackers like cruisewatch.com and cruiseline.com
@mimi.o.is. 3 күн бұрын
Someone asked below and you replied you're not sure which one you'll choose next Princess cruise you take. To point out as you mentioned, you and your husband have to choose (1) same level Plus or Premier but it must be the same (1) level.That's a toss up for you. Either way. If you both get Plus, then you'll fall "short" of the best level for your needs. Otherwise, if you both choose Premier, then he will waste his actual package needs/use. That's a bummer they don't let you each choose a package that best suits your needs; since you are both paying for a package.
@cruisingwithkristie 2 күн бұрын
My current understanding is that one person can choose princess plus and the other princess premier if you are in the same cabin. The only problem is that if you both want to eat in a specialty restaurant then you will have to pay for the princess plus passenger.
@DH-qz2so 5 күн бұрын
Arrive in your Port city the day PRIOR to the cruise embarkation...just do it... the one piece of advice that you absolutely should do. Back in Feb 2024, we arrived at the Port in L.A. the weekend of the atmospheric river event...the day prior, so we were fine with wiggle room for flight delays... Our first port of call, days later...the ship had to let on, 3 couples, who missed getting onboard the day the ship left because their flight got cancelled that morning... due to weather, and missed embarkation all together!
@cruisingwithkristie 5 күн бұрын
A great cautionary tale.
@tiaramarie3702 6 күн бұрын
Love that you mention being mindful of the locals on the public transport
@clydemusselwhite8519 7 күн бұрын
Special coffees ,cokes and water do not go towards the 15 drinks in the package
@cruisingwithkristie 6 күн бұрын
That is correct. Thanks for clarifying.
@billjones4986 9 күн бұрын
Kinda worried I booked princess cruise I find the prices high,only bought a standard fare,hopefully I won’t get charged for every little thing, guess I will find out,I just thought a 7 day calif cruise for 2,100 for a inside room is high.
@cruisingwithkristie 9 күн бұрын
Don’t worry. I don’t get the packages. I can live without wi Fi and I don’t drink that much. You will have an amazing time. $150 a night for food, transportation and entertainment sounds like a deal to me.
@donnagrancio5235 9 күн бұрын
room service no need to tip correct?
@cruisingwithkristie 9 күн бұрын
You are correct. No need to tip room service.
@sandiperkey7665 10 күн бұрын
I think service by people working on the ship should be mandatory on ALL cruises
@franceswallace2531 10 күн бұрын
We cruise on Princess to Alaska 2 years ago after waiting 3 years due to Covid. We left from San Francisco, love it. We are getting ready to leave from San Francisco to Hawaii for a 16 days cruise on Princess. We have booked our cruises through AAA which I highly recommend because we have gotten extra cash to use on our excursions ( veterans get extra cash) . We do get the insurance because we heard of to many people having some medical issues. We booked this trip last year so it gave us to pay payments on it.
@cruisingwithkristie 10 күн бұрын
That sounds like a great trip! Be sure to make your main dining room reservations as soon as possible to get the time you want. 😊.
@franceswallace2531 10 күн бұрын
@ , we got our 2 specially dinners done and all our other dinners done . We don’t like doing buffet that much.
@cruisingwithkristie 10 күн бұрын
@@franceswallace2531perfect! I’m filming a Princess Tips and Tricks video to come out on Jan 10 and after my last sailing in November, I think you are wise to get your reservations taken care of.
@chrisseo98 17 күн бұрын
Adopt me😂❤
@cruisingwithkristie 6 күн бұрын
😁😊🤣
@aynrandfan7454 17 күн бұрын
I am going on this in April/may for the Panama Canal sailing...I can stand an older ship if there's an interesting itinerary. Last year I did Cape Town to Barcelona up the west coast of Africa on the Norwegian Dawn which is similar in age as this ship haha
@cruisingwithkristie 17 күн бұрын
You’ll have a great time. The ship might be on the older side, but it is well maintained and everything we all love about cruising is top notch.
@GSdoesBrawl 18 күн бұрын
Always the best advice! Great video!
@cruisingwithkristie 18 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! 😊
@jaredhelton8268 20 күн бұрын
Thank you for this!
@cruisingwithkristie 20 күн бұрын
I am so glad you found it helpful!
@Kent-qd1yu 21 күн бұрын
I prefer the smaller portion sizes Princess serves in the dining rooms. There is plenty of food between the appetizer and the main. That leaves room for the little dessert, and you don’t have to feel like you’re over stuffed when leaving the table.
@cruisingwithkristie 21 күн бұрын
I totally agree! 😊
@billjones4986 21 күн бұрын
If we paid for the standard fare do we have to ask all cruise if things are included it’s going to get old fast.
@cruisingwithkristie 21 күн бұрын
If you let me know what ship you are sailing on, I can let you know what dining is included. As far as drinks go. Tea, regular coffee, juice and milk in the morning are included.
@cruisingwithkristie 23 күн бұрын
Yes. This is the ship we took to the Mexican Riviera. It winters out of Los Angeles and summers in Alaska. But, in the winter of 2025 it is headed to Australia. 😊 🎰
@RENEEHOFFMAN-y8n 23 күн бұрын
No cookies? Is that the cruise you took to Mexico? They had Alaskan names. Thanks for the casino tour.
@FangFan-q9r 23 күн бұрын
Very comprehensive deck by deck tour of a beautiful ship. Thanks Kristie!
@cruisingwithkristie 23 күн бұрын
Glad that we could give you a preview of what Discovery Princess has to offer!
@joanwilliams6389 26 күн бұрын
Premier says unlimited specialty
@cruisingwithkristie 26 күн бұрын
Yes. That change occurred after this video aired. Here is a tip. Be SURE to reserve your specialty dining as soon as possible. I spoke with the host at Crown Grill on our recent cruise on Discovery Princess and he said since the change they are booked up every night.
@joanwilliams6389 26 күн бұрын
Premier is unlimited casual?
@cruisingwithkristie 24 күн бұрын
Yes. AND unlimited specialty as on fall of 2024.
@mollyhaun1447 28 күн бұрын
That aquarium is huge!
@cruisingwithkristie 28 күн бұрын
It is very impressive. 😊
@mollyhaun1447 28 күн бұрын
The botanical garden is beautiful. We will definitely have to check it out. Thanks for sharing!
@cruisingwithkristie 28 күн бұрын
You will love it. Bring a water bottle and bug spray. You are in the jungle.
@stevemcgarvey6239 28 күн бұрын
Hi Kristie. Great video! We’re taking my in-laws to Alaska from Vancouver in June 2025. One of the things you mentioned in the video was to have our documents in our carry on bag. You mentioned Passports and then, almost as an aside, you said, “not passport cards.” I was going to recommend passport cards for my in-laws since the likelihood of them traveling again would be minimal. Should I not do that and just get them books??? My wife and I are really enjoying your videos. Thanks for the content! Steve
@cruisingwithkristie 28 күн бұрын
Hi Steve. Passport cards DO NOT work for international flights. I am not a fan of passport cards for this limitation. Let’s hope your cruise might entice them to cruise more and they will need it. 😊
@oberstleutnant787 28 күн бұрын
More interest in the vibe on how not spending any money onboard the cruise ship.. Never buy a drink or wifi package, Anything on board that needs extra payment, such as specialty restaurant, should be avoided.
@cruisingwithkristie 28 күн бұрын
I agree. I’m not a big fan of spending more 💰than the fare is possible. 😊
@conspiracybeliever1749 29 күн бұрын
Voice is super annoying, thumbs down!
@daniicali Ай бұрын
very amazing video! very informative!! I thought about going on a cruise to Alaska I had no idea it would be that expensive
@cruisingwithkristie 29 күн бұрын
Thank you. Depending upon when you book and when you sail, you can get a better price. We booked a year ahead for May and with an inside cabin, it was a pretty good deal. Now excursions will add up, but I just pick one or two for the entire trip that run between $100-200 and DIY the rest. Before May I will be making videos on more options. So consider subscribing if you haven’t done so already. 😊
@FangFan-q9r Ай бұрын
Thanks for showing the botanical garden. What a great place for lunch!
@cruisingwithkristie Ай бұрын
It was lovely! 😊
@michaelepley6277 Ай бұрын
Love the Monopoly money!
@cruisingwithkristie Ай бұрын
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it! 😊
@Karry-d5f Ай бұрын
The marker you use to tick boxes on this video is very horrible sound .
@cruisingwithkristie Ай бұрын
Yes. I have worked on that. I hope you liked the information. 😊
@RENEEHOFFMAN-y8n Ай бұрын
Amazing. I saw so many things that would inspire a painting.
@cruisingwithkristie Ай бұрын
It is a lively, lovely, and colorful place!
@franceswallace2531 Ай бұрын
We book through our AAA travel agent who is so great about finding a hotel for us for night before and airfare
@cruisingwithkristie Ай бұрын
That’s great! Travel agents are super helpful. 😊. Have a great trip!
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