Top 10 PRINCESS Cruise Tips for 2025 – What You NEED to Know!
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The creator provides a comprehensive guide for travelers planning a Princess Cruise in 2025, covering everything from booking strategies to onboard amenities. The video emphasizes booking early, ideally 16 to 20 months in advance, to secure better prices and cabin selection. The creator suggests monitoring Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the annual Wave sales for promotions like free third and fourth guests or reduced deposits. When selecting a ship, the creator notes that newer vessels like the Discovery Princess offer more elaborate production shows and dining options compared to older ships like the Sapphire Princess. Advice on cabin selection includes choosing midship locations for stability and seeking cabins surrounded by other cabins on five sides for quietness. The video also details the differences between the Princess Plus and Princess Premiere packages, specifically highlighting the inclusion of unlimited specialty dining in the Premiere tier. Additional guidance is provided for multi-generational groups regarding connecting cabins and for travelers with mobility issues regarding accessible staterooms. Finally, the creator identifies several hidden gems, such as the Retreat, the Sanctuary, and the Skywalkers Lounge, which offer peaceful views and adult-only environments.
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the best time to book to get the best price is when they first launch an itinerary which could be 16 to 20 months before your cruise
the biggest change the biggest difference between princess plus and Princess Premiere is that unlimited specialty dining
the Medallion works as a key card meaning that it's how they identify you as you're getting on and off the ship
one of the great parts of The Medallion app is your ability to locate people while you're cruising
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