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We Spent More Than 100 Days on Princess! Here's Our First Timer Tips!

The Port Lowdown
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👁️ 3K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 11:41
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Veteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

first tip Medallion is everything now it does everything that a cruise cart usually do goes in and out you know when you get out of the ship and come back from the port

check your folio every night before you go to sleep a folio is a financial statement updated almost to the minute tracking your current charges on board

princess is one of the few cruise line that still offer laundry mat on their ships now having said that it is a competitive sport because there's usually very limited amount of the laundry machines

Creator's Tips & Advice

Order your Medallion accessories before boarding for comfort
Turn on airplane mode and Wi-Fi to ensure the Princess app works properly
Make dining reservations early, especially for specialty restaurants
Check your folio nightly to fix any mistakes before disembarkation
Use the Princess pattern delivered to your room for daily events and information

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Understanding the Medallion functionalityLearn how to use the Medallion for payments, door unlocking, and navigation
Managing onboard spendingCheck your folio nightly and fix any mistakes before disembarkation
Finding laundry facilitiesLocate the laundry mat on your deck and use it during off-peak hours

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are essential tips for first-time Princess cruisers?
QHow does the Medallion work and what are its benefits?
QHow can I manage my onboard spending and avoid billing issues?
QWhat should I know about laundry services on Princess ships?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy BaconWifi Connectivity3 Happy BaconBooking Process4 Happy BaconPool Deck3 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Description: Going on your first cruise with Princess? Whether you're new to cruising or just curious about what Princess has to offer, we’ll guide you through essential tips for first-timers. We have cruised with Princess more than 20 times, understanding what to expect and how to prepare can make a big difference in your experience. Let us share a few tips from our Princess adventures that made us come back again and again. Finding value and getting some tips from our videos?  Support us: Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLdrgdmwIf5Z1qhRf5HIq-g?sub_confirmation=1 and share with your shipmates.  ***************** 0:00 – Intro 0:13 – Medallion 2:09 – Learn The App 2:32 – No Free Internet 3:15 – Make Dining Reservations Early 4:43 – Check the Folio Daily 5:50 – Daily Credit Card Pre-Authorization 6:57 – 24 Hour Guest Services 7:05 – Laundry 8:37 – Read The Patter 9:03 – Internal Phones 9:32 – Water 9:58 – Use a Princess Cruise Planner 10:35 – The Survey is Important Disclaimer: This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping us bring more port information and independent excursion to you.  ***************** ⚓Helpful links  Our fabulous Princess Cruise Planner Sarah https://share.princess.com/cljz5 Rainbow Loom bracelet https://amzn.to/40AGdxa Takeya Premium Quality Ice Tea Jug https://amzn.to/40ETlBh Laundry Sheet https://amzn.to/40ETlBh ***************** 🎹Theme music by Rafael Deo  🫶Connect with us  Web: www.portlowdown.com  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557696962794 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/the_port_lowdown/ #cruiseport #theportlowdown  #cruiseportguide