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CRUISE NEWS! Princess “Refundable” Deposit Catches People Off Guard | Hawaii Tax & Sapphire Update

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👁️ 3K views📅 3 months ago⏱️ 10:20
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Creator's Key Takeaways

some of their refundable deposits are not refundable until the final payment date

I can't believe they're doing this because I think a lot of people are going to miss that on their booking confirmations

a lot can happen on a cruise ship that we don't always think about when we set sail

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check your Princess booking confirmation for the exact date when refundable deposits become non-refundable
Pack necessary medications, especially cold medicine, when traveling in winter
Be aware that sickness can occur during travel and prepare accordingly

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the issue with Princess Cruises' refundable deposits?
QWhat is the status of the Hawaii cruise tax?
QWhat are the updates on the Sapphire Princess and Antarctica cruises?

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YouTube Video Description

It’s our first Cruise News of 2026, and we’ve got a lot to cover. Today I’m clarifying a very important Princess Cruises deposit issue that many people are missing — some “refundable” deposits are not refundable all the way to final payment. This is something you really need to check on your booking confirmation. We also have an update on the Hawaii cruise tax and the latest from the Sapphire Princess as she finishes her Antarctica sailings — including rumors, health realities of winter cruising, and what to pack to be prepared. As always, I’ll walk you through what matters, what’s rumor, and what you actually need to know. 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