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Princess Cruises Made 5 MASSIVE Changes. I Test Them Out

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πŸ‘οΈ 269K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 15:03

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Editorial Summary

The creator evaluates five significant changes implemented by Princess Cruises to determine if they improve the passenger experience. He begins by discussing the fleet transition toward larger ships, noting that while smaller vessels were retired, the larger ships maintain familiar layouts and popular facilities. He then examines the Medallion Class technology, which includes the medallion device, a dedicated app, interactive television, onboard screens, and MedallionNet Wi-Fi. While he notes some navigation difficulties with the app's daily program, he finds the touchless cabin access and location-based services convenient. The review moves to the Princess Plus fare, an optional all-inclusive package covering drinks, Wi-Fi, and gratuities, which the creator views as a way to reduce stress and cost. He also covers the Dine My Way program, which replaces traditional fixed dining sittings with a customizable system for selecting times and companions. Finally, he highlights the modernized muster process, which utilizes digital safety videos and station check-ins to avoid ship-wide delays. He concludes that these changes empower passengers by providing more control, efficiency, and streamlined processes throughout the cruise.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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Solid Strip
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A Nibble

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Creator's Key Takeaways

i decided to put the five things that they've changed to the test by booking myself on a series of princess cruises

the big change that princess have made is their entire fleet all of their ships are now what's known as medallion class ships

it's an absolute genius change love it

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Opt in to the Princess Plus fare for a more all-inclusive experience
βœ“Use the app or interactive TV to plan dining times ahead of your cruise
βœ“Watch the safety video on your device to complete muster drill efficiently

Questions This Creator Answers

QAre the changes Princess Cruises made all for the good?
QWill the changes satisfy people who liked the old way of doing things?
QHave the changes made things better or worse?

Topics Covered

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