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Sky Princess Embarkation Day + First Look at the Medallion Tech!

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👁️ 7K views📅 9 months ago⏱️ 23:55
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbeanFrom Fort LauderdaleOccasional Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

It's our first time using Medallion Class system and let's just say opinions were mixed.

Game changer.

Wasn't thrilled by all.

That's such an easy drop off.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the Princess app to place drink orders from anywhere on the ship.
Allow a few days to get used to navigating the ship's layout.
Take advantage of the premier package for specialty dining and drinks.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Understanding the Medallion Class systemIt's easy to use for embarkation and cabin access, but app-based drink delivery may not be reliable yet.
Navigating the ship layoutAllow a few days to get bearings; signage is helpful with touchscreens.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation experience like on Sky Princess?
QHow does the Medallion Class technology work?
QWhat are the dining options and packages on Princess Cruises?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Fort Lauderdale2½ Happy Bacon
Port Everglades3 Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

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YouTube Video Description

🚢 Embarkation Day on Sky Princess + Our First Look at the Medallion Tech! Welcome aboard Sky Princess! In this brand-new cruise vlog series, we’re taking you along for our first full sailing with Princess Cruises in quite some time—starting with embarkation day at Port Everglades. 🎥 In this episode: – We arrive at the port after a smooth Brightline Train ride – Step onboard Sky Princess and share our first impressions – Join a sail away party on the pool deck with music and dancing – Try out Princess’s MedallionClass tech for the very first time… and let’s just say, we have very different opinions 😅 – We put the Medallion App to the test and tried ordering drinks—with mixed results – With a Princess Premiere drink package, we sampled a lot of cocktails and beverages – Enjoyed an incredible dinner at Sabatini’s, the Italian specialty restaurant—Kris says it might even rival his mom’s cooking – Took a tour of the Enclave Thermal Spa and loved it so much, we booked passes for the entire week – And finally, we ended our long day with a peaceful stroll on the upper decks under the stars 🛳 Whether you're a Princess regular or just cruise-curious, we’re bringing you an honest, fun, and detailed look at what it’s like to board Sky Princess and kick off a brand-new cruise. 👀 Coming up next: A full beach day at Princess Cays, the first signs of crowding (hello, long lines!), a delicious dinner at Crown Grill, and one of the best perks from Princess Premiere—reserved show seating. 💬 Comment below: Have you tried Princess’s MedallionClass yet? Love it or loathe it? 📅 New cruise episodes every week—be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a moment! #SkyPrincess #PrincessCruises #MedallionClass #EmbarkationDay #CruiseVlog #CruiseTech #DocksideTravel Chapters: 🛑 Please Note: While we share our opinions and personal experiences in this video, it is for your entertainment. You should contact your travel agent or the cruise line directly for detailed advice and information specific to your booking. 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Check In 02:52 First Impressions 05:40 Cabin 07:37 Sail Away 14:58 Sabatini's 21:53 Enclave