Thinking of a Princess Cruise? Watch first! Package & Room Comparisons, Tips, Food

[@juneyaren]

just came back from the cruise!! love love love Princess Cruises!!

[@carolinaa.4407]

I'm glad you mentioned the sea sickness, I wondered about that

[@richiegill6098]

I usually book my guests into midship, mid-aft or mid-forward of the ship and in any of the middle decks (Baja deck 11 is great!) If they usually suffer with sea sickness, as this is where the least movement is felt! Even if not, most guests do tell me that they didn't really feel the seasickness... It may be affected by the waters you travel

[@TheWideFrontier]

We discovered your channel while researching Alaskan cruises and have been working our way through it. Love your style. Just watched the interview on the Creative Catalyst Podcast channel. So much of what you said resonated with us. We made just a handful of short films of boat life on the canals, but that got put on the back burner when we decided to sell and move back to land. Many hours yet to edit (hundreds of clips, as I often film for just 3 to 9 seconds at a time) - one day! I lived in London for over 30 years and need a regular fix; your insights are always welcome as so much has changed since I left. I visited Japan in 1982, so particularly enjoyed your video on that - notably Kamakura!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Hey there. Thanks for letting me hear your journey with the channel. Glad it resonates with you! Thanks for sticking with us!

[@ordelmere]

A very good accurate and concise report. Very nice video.

[@nagij57]

I just love your videos, always beautiful, informative, interesting, so perfectly filmed and edited, and funny 😊 I would love to watch a Vancouver video too. Thank you for sharing.

[@therealunclep]

Unless you drink, Princess Plus or Princess Premier is a waste of money for most travelers. You have to do the math for your own specific situation. I just finished a 14 Alaska cruise. After I paid for my internet and gratuity, I still saved over $500 by NOT doing an upgrade. There are pleanty of food options and even if you wanted to add something like a trip to Alfredo's you still save a lot of money. BTW, I said on the Royal Princess out of Vancouver and it was wonderful. The ship was beautiful, the crew was amazing and the food was great! I'm looking forward to my next Princess cruise. Just one man's opinions.

[@brian_wanderlust]

Great videos. I've never been on a Cruise before. I'm very keen to try one out. None of my friends want to join so it will be a solo experience. I do battle motion sickness on buses and flights now and then, but I found these arm bands that seem to help. I'm based in Portugal at the moment, always wanted to see Alaska, but I wonder if I should do my first cruise here in Europe for a 2-night cruise before I do an Alaska cruise. Alaska looks amazing though.

[@Nopi9]

I’d love to see your experience of different cruise lines or itineraries. I feel we don’t get enough reviews of those from people who travel in other ways like you do

[@MustangErin]

Good video. I am a Princess cruiser. Been on 9 cruises with them and love them. Glad you enjoyed the cruise and also Vancouver. I am from near Vancouver and would like to see your video of the city. I like to see others perspectives of our lovely city.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Ah great to hear from a regular cruiser!

[@richiegill6098]

Thank you for choosing Princess!

[@amandareiche9083]

Alfredos/Gigi's is no longer included @ standard--now 14.95 pp unless covered somehow in a package. See David and Ben's recent video regarding these and other changes now applying to all cruises regardless of booking/paid dates.

[@Daniellep8169]

I worked on the diamond princess

[@liuyen9862]

love this episode❤😊👍

[@ronroelevink7097]

Informative and amusing, as always! And yes, Vancouver please..😊

[@yvonnekneeshaw2784]

Yes…love to see Vancouver. Excellent info🇨🇦

[@willgaukler8979]

have gone on three Princess ship now the ship's lay out is similar ship to ship ... food is wonderful ... go Ala-carte on bar tho unless you really like to drink ... theres usually a daily drink special . watch out for the sun tho ... it can burn you fast if your not aware ...

[@mament_86]

Wooow amazing ❤

[@autumnames7261]

A Vancouver video would be awesome! Thank you Paul😊

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

You’re welcome

[@oaga71625e]

Great video.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thanks Jesus. Glad you’re a fan

[@bshadgett3893]

Does Princess offer in app texting from guest to guest or do you have to get the WiFi package for just that too?

[@richiegill6098]

Great video!!! 🎉

[@mylientran2455]

I love your video.

[@healheals783]

Hey, you guys do awesome videos. Since you are from London I was wondering if you could please make a video for London in December. Things to do for a family , weather , Christmas markets etc. thanks so much !

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Hey thanks. I have. Check out our second channel Carry On Monkey where’s there’s a London Christmas video there.

[@bmc7423]

Yes good 👍

[@vishalsingh-p1v]

How much for 2 persons from usa to Alaska ?

[@JoleneWILLIAMSON-c2p]

Does a Princess cruise have "friend of Bill W?" Btw loved your video.

[@harvey_holt3854]

Are you able to pre book speciality restaurants prior to sailing? I have tried but it says you need to pay the cruise off in full first.

[@earlvincenttorres453]

What camera did you use for this video? Thanks

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Everything is iPhone on this channel. This was 14 Pro I believe

[@melh2333]

Any idea what time of year would be good for this cruise? Would like to go in mid-September, but I’m not sure about the weather then?

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

I’m not 100% sure but as that’s closer to summer I’d imagine it’d be good. Have a google. The cruises to Alaska don’t happen over winter I believe so they’re only available when they make sense so…

[@melh2333]

@@SuitcaseMonkey Thanks, will check it out online. Looks like a great cruise!

[@richiegill6098]

@melh2333 mid-May to mid-Sept is great!! Let me know if you need any more help... enjoy - it's truly amazing! And noone does Alaska better than Princess - fact!

[@katherineburgum6636]

Hi! Are there printed versions of the itinerary available each day instead of the app?

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Hi. If you mean all the things going on around the ship each day, yes, they would put it in your room the day before

[@katherineburgum6636]

@@SuitcaseMonkey amazing thank you!

Are meals included or just drinks? Thanks.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Yes all the food in the places mentioned that are included are included. Drinks in the marketplace are.

[@richiegill6098]

In the Princess Premier package, drinks are included as well as unlimited casual dining meals (and of course, the buffet is included in Standard). Let me know if you'd like to know anything else 🙏🏽💙

[@CodeNfX]

Are all the foods unlimited we can eat as much as we want?

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Not all the restaurants but the buffet and the pizza and cafe yes

[@richiegill6098]

In Standard package, it's just the buffet. Princess Premier package includes unlimited casual dining meals and TWO fine dining meals per cruise!

[@rampar77]

We just came back from St Thomas on Sky Princes. Cons: 1. Medallion - it was absolutely ridiculous to expect senior citizen to install stupid Apps and try to rd small text in a phone. It was a long wait for customer service to help me. I had no use for the medallion. Just give me a room card. I would have cancelled the whole trip except I paid in full. 2. Safety Video - Most of the TV were not working to watch the video tat was require for all passengers. Most passengers were scrambling from cabin to he theater trying to find what was going on. In genera, almost all communication were poor. 3. There was no dress code. People wore whatever TF they wanted 24/7 liked they all came from the pool. .- T-shirt, shorts, flip flop. Formal nights meant nothing for over 50% of passengers. 4. Market Fresh buffet 24/7, our go to places for breakfast, lunch, dinner. It was not always crowded. However, the foods were not the best. They had lots of boring Indian, Middle East, European foods which were not suited for most Americans. No one wanted over cooked, dry, tough roast beef. I was shocked to see they served roast chicken pieces. They did had a variety of seafoods; fish, shrimp, scallop, oysters, calamari. I added the worst bacon in Sky Princess. They o American style bar-b-q. I missed meat loaf, fried chicken. They served almost no Chinese foods (fried rice, chow mein, dim sum, bar=b-q spare ribs). 5. 3 Main restaurants - I had reservation at 5:30 so never had to wait. However, the foods were not special and portions were small. I didn't want to ask the server bring more foods. We went there only on 2 formal nights so we can dressed nice and had romantic dinners..Grade B. 6. We never went to any shows, nothing special. 7. I am on Keto diet and alcoholic free, so premium plus or drink charge would be waste of money.

[@mariemacinnes7627]

Yes, Vancouver video, please😊

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Noted!

[@barbiec4312]

We are booking a cruise through Princess because of your two videos. Have been wanting to forever but just felt unsure. Thank you!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

That’s great! You’ll have a lovely time!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

If you book using the link in the videos description it helps support the channel.

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Great tips for cruising. We have a trip booked for the fall. Perfect timing. All the best 👍👍👍 from Jim, Harriet and Yuki

[@chami5609]

Thank you, once again. On the list for 2025, therefore very useful. Yes please, Vancouver.

[@ziyanliu461]

You should come to NY Edge then for the amazing city view!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

I bet!

[@nguyenhuyclblinedancebuilu7725]

Like92 cảnh đẹp quá bạn ơi 👍👍❤️

[@streetfoodnetworkpk]

Very Nice Video Super WoW great

[@mistromiks8604]

Yes!! I would like the vancouver video

[@randyv8232]

If you can just choose one vacation as they have similarities, what would you choose? the Alaskan Cruise or the Canadian Banff you just did??? =)

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Well Banff was my number 1 or 2 destinations ever so Canada. But it’s always nice having variety as I rarely go back to the same place 😀

[@judiirwin1818]

I’d like to see about Vancouver!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Vancouver video is out on my second KZbin channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j17GoKameKerfaMsi=F56VS0Ro9i9BSnsG

[@SPANaGIOU]

Dear monkeys, thank you for this and all of your content! I find your videos informative, enjoyable, humorous and perfectly edited! After having watched the previous one on this cruise, I entered their site in order to check available cruises and prices. I got the impression I can only book a trip through travel agencies and not directly through their site. Is that so? Thanks again!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Hey no worries. I’ve just checked with Princess and in some countries, you are correct, you would book through the agents. Let me know if there’s anything else.

[@richiegill6098]

I book Princess Cruises for my guests in North America and I'm not a travel agent? You should be able to call Princess direct and ask for a CVP (Cruise Vacation Planner). If you still struggle to find someone to help, you can ask for me, no problem.

[@SPANaGIOU]

​@@richiegill6098Thank you so much! Based in Europe, I found it hard to go through an agency, so I let it go. Maybe now I give it another try😊