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My upgrade bid suite experience on Princess Cruises - Was it worth it?

Tim at Sea - Videos
Tim at Sea - Videos
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👁️ 34K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 19:33
What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloAlaska · Summer · 7 nightsFrom SeattleVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I was able to score a penthouse suite upgrade on this cruise and save nearly $2,000 compared to the normal published rate

the 360 dining experience was amazing it was definitely a highlight of the trip

for me personally I just didn't think it was worth the extra money on princess specifically

I would never hesitate to suggest sailing on princess I love princess and I think you will too

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the Princess Upgrade program to potentially save money on cabin upgrades
Have your Medallion shipped to you instead of picking it up at the terminal
Take advantage of the 360 dining experience if you're on Discovery or Enchanted Princess

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing how to use the Princess Upgrade programCheck out the upgrade program and see if you can put in a bid to save money
Worried about extra space and storage needsSuite extra space is beneficial for larger groups, but solo cruisers may not need it

Questions This Creator Answers

QWas the suite upgrade worth the extra money?
QWhat perks do you get with a suite on Princess Cruises?
QHow does the Princess Upgrade program work?

Topics Covered

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Seattle
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YouTube Video Description

Welcome to Tim at Sea! I’ve recently returned from my Alaskan cruise on the Discovery Princess. Thanks to a successful bid using the Princess Upgrade program, I stayed in a penthouse suite on this cruise. In this follow up to my two prior videos about using the Princess Upgrade program to obtain discounted cruise cabin upgrades, I will talk about my suite experience on this cruise and let you know if I thought it was worth the extra money I spent. Have you received a bid upgrade on a Princess cruise or other cruise line? Have you sailed in a suite on Princess? Let us know your experience in the comments! Please remember to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more exciting cruise content. Hit that notification bell to stay updated with our latest videos. Bon voyage! ---------------------- Video Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:59 - Check in process 3:19 - Cabin 5:24 - Concierge 6:24 - Dining 10:19 - Other perks 11:35 - Was it worth it? 17:23 - Wrapping up ---------------------- Tim at Sea is a channel devoted to all things cruising. You’ll find ship and cabin tours, tips and tricks, cruise line comparisons, reviews of restaurants and excursions, and much more! I’m an introverted person who typically cruises solo, so my opinions and content will be geared a little more towards this audience, though anyone can benefit from the content of my videos. I have several more cruises planned on multiple different cruise lines over the next few months and I look forward to sharing information and my unbiased opinions on them. I’d be honored if you would subscribe to my channel. Thank you! ---------------------- Connect with me! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CruiseWithTim Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruisewithtim/ Shipmate: timatsea Email: hello@timatsea.com ---------------------- I would really appreciate it if you would like my video and subscribe!