10 tips you should know BEFORE planning a Princess cruise

Name: 10 tips you should know BEFORE planning a Princess cruise
Uploaded: 2024-05-13T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 13 min 42 s
Channel: The Chill Cruiser

The Chill Cruiser

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👁️ 11K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 13:42

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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've been cruising for over a decade and I still learned several valuable planning lessons the hard way on my seven recent Princess Cruises

one mistake can cost you hundreds if not thousands of dollars

the map was inaccurate and didn't match the itinerary which actually does not include a port stop in Skagway

I was scheduled to arrive 6 hours before and I still missed the ship by 45 minutes

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Double check the itinerary in detail before booking to make sure it matches the map

✓Disregard the flight guidance on the princess website

✓Change the number of guests to three and four on the deck plans when researching cabins

✓Don't assume cabin photos or diagrams are accurate; double check through other sources

✓If purchasing Princess insurance, wait until embarkation day to add Plus or Premier package to save money

✓Make sure to purchase packages well before the cruise if cruising with multiple people in the cabin

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Itinerary may not match map on website — Double check itinerary in detail before booking

Missing the ship due to flight timing — Disregard Princess flight guidance; fly in at least one day before

Getting a cabin with unwanted bunk beds — Change number of guests to three and four on deck plans to check for extra beds

Cabin photos not matching reality — Double check amenities through cabin tour videos before booking

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the key planning tips for a Princess cruise?

QHow can I avoid common mistakes when booking a Princess cruise?

QWhat should I know about Princess website inaccuracies?

QHow can I save money on Princess cruise packages and insurance?

Topics Covered

Booking Process3 Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Sad BaconValue Pricing1½ Sad BaconEmbarkation2½ Sad BaconCabin Interior3 Sad BaconDining Main2 Sad BaconService Crew1 Sad BaconDisembarkation1½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Fort Lauderdale2½ Sad Bacon

Skagway4 Sad Bacon

Vancouver

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YouTube Video Description↓

Planning a Princess cruise can be a very stressful experience. Between choosing the itinerary, cabin, dining, flights, insurance and shore excursions, you have to make hundreds of decisions before your vacation even begins. One mistake can cost you hundreds if not thousands of dollars. In this video, I share the 10 watch outs you need to know while planning a Princess cruise that can save you a lot of time, money and grief. #princesscruises #cruisetips 🗺️ CRUISE PLANNING AND INSURANCE LESSONS LEARNED Flight planning lessons: https://youtu.be/lzXxLxM_iNo Travel insurance lessons: https://youtu.be/oQMd5LjVnqA 🛳️ PRINCESS SHIP REVIEWS Enchanted Princess: https://youtu.be/V6lFyiTH5uc Majestic Princess: https://youtu.be/M8JeJJ_5Qgc Caribbean Princess: https://youtu.be/sBpW0T4k6V8 and https://youtu.be/3FCpBJ3lclA Sky Princess: https://youtu.be/uBdny6Wbkqc 📘 CHAPTERS 00:00 Start 01:46 Itinerary 03:17 Flights 04:17 Cabin capacity/beds 05:38 Cabin amenities 06:41 Princess Vacation Protection 08:02 Adding Plus/Premier package onboard 09:11 Logging into app 09:36 Main dining room reservations 11:16 Check-in 12:21 Parking at Port Everglades