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CRUISE NEWS! Star Princess Onboard Update -- What Has Changed?

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👁️ 9K views📅 7 months ago⏱️ 18:41
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Mediterranean · FallVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We are really happy here on the Star Princess.

The soda situation is a mess.

Just plan that you're going to be charged for your can of soda when you cruise on Princess Cruises.

The International Cafe is just open from 6:00 in the morning until midnight.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Plan to be charged for canned soda even with a drink package; ask for fountain soda to avoid charges.
Use room service or the app for coffee before 6:00 a.m. since the International Café closes at midnight.
Bring a jacket for Mediterranean cruises, even in October, due to cooler temperatures.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat has changed regarding soda charges on Princess Cruises?
QWhat are the new hours for the International Café on Star Princess?
QHow has the buffet and dining experience changed on Star Princess?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Marseilles1½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

We’ve got several updates for you from onboard the Star Princess today — some of them might surprise you! 🚢 Here’s what’s new (and changing) on Princess Cruises: 🥤 Soda Situation (“Sodagate”) – Guests are being charged for canned sodas, even with drink packages. What you need to ask for to avoid surprise charges. ☕ International Café Update – Now closes at midnight (no longer open 24/7). Find out where to get your early-morning coffee instead. 🍽️ Buffet & Diner Changes – The Eatery is now fully self-serve, and the Americana Diner is part of the buffet during breakfast & lunch. 🚐 Marseille Shuttle Service – $16 round trip, now bookable through the app or shore excursion desk. 🌊 Weather & Itinerary – Strong winds delayed sailaway by 12 hours, but we’re back on track to arrive in Rome. 🥂 Formal Night Tonight – Plus details on the new Celestial Champagne Soirée replacing the traditional waterfall. 🍷 Room Service Shrinking – Fewer items available via the Medallion app; mocktails removed entirely. 💬 Let me know what you think — are these the right moves for Princess, or too many cutbacks? Our email address: letsgotraveltips@gmail.com 🛳️ Join us on our Upcoming Group Cruises: https://letsgotraveltips.com/upcoming-group-cruises/ 📟 Our Website: https://letsgotraveltips.com/ Thank you for watching Let's Go! Travel Tips and joining us as we talk about cruising to such destinations as Alaska and the Caribbean, but also to more distant and exotic locations in Europe, including the Mediterranean, the Baltic, British Isles, Norway and beyond. We share the latest Cruise News Today and Cruise Travel Tips. Please be sure to tell us in the comments your own experiences so we can all learn how to best enjoy our cruise vacation. Thank you and God Bless you! 🏪 Our new Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/letsgotraveltips 🏪 Our Merchandising Website: https://lets-go-travel-tips.creator-spring.com/ 👚 Our YouTube Merchandise Store: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPjiUpsyS8nnLlSSAWH5oHA/store 🚶‍♂️ Walkabout Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@majestimundo 📃 Cruise Packing Lists: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HazelnutPrintCo/?section_id=38505690 📷 If you would like to send us pictures from your trips, please share to our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsgotraveltips Comment below and let us know your thoughts. ===CONTACT INFO=== ✉ Address for USPS mail: PO Box 50474, Provo, UT 84605 🏪 Merchandise: https://lets-go-travel-tips.creator-spring.com/ ✉ YouTube Channel Email: letsgotraveltips@gmail.com 📟 https://letsgotraveltips.com/ 👍 Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsgotraveltips 👍 Facebook Public Page: https://www.facebook.com/letsgotraveltips 👩‍🏫 Follow us on InstaGram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgotraveltips #cruisenews #letsgotraveltips #princesscruises #ILoveThisBoat #loveboatcruise #letsgo! #cruiseupdates #cruisecritic #cruiseship #ILoveThis