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What You Need to Know BEFORE Sailing with Princess Cruise Lines

Traveling Flamingo
Traveling Flamingo
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πŸ‘οΈ 153K viewsπŸ“… 7 years ago⏱️ 10:09

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Editorial Summary

Aaron and Linda from Traveling Flamingos share fifteen practical tips based on their experience with three Princess cruises. The creators cover various aspects of the cruise experience, including dress codes, onboard technology, and dining options. They explain that jeans are permitted in main dining rooms as long as they are not ripped, and they suggest requesting bathrobes through the Princess app for evening hot tub visits. The creators highlight the utility of the Princess at Sea app for viewing activities and messaging passengers. Regarding logistics, they discuss laundry options, the benefits of bringing a reusable water bottle, and the availability of free beverages like coffee and tea. The summary also addresses gratuities, noting that while most services are included, extra tips may be needed for casino dealers, youth staff, and excursion guides. For dining, they compare traditional and anytime dining and note that while specialty dining is an option, the main dining room offers high quality. Finally, they recommend attending educational sessions led by experts and suggest bringing a USB hub to manage limited power outlets in staterooms.

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How This Review Compares

This review's score for Princess Cruises
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Princess Cruises
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we just got back from another princess cruise this will be our third princess cruise in total

princess generally focuses on quality in general it has a lot of different luxuries

we highly recommend booking with princess

the menus are the exact same and many times the dining room is an exact clone of each other

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Bring a water bottle to refill and save money
βœ“Use Princess at Sea app to see activities and message other passengers
βœ“Call for reservations with anytime dining to avoid lineups
βœ“Bring a multi-port USB hub for charging devices
βœ“Review your ship's guide for dress codes

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Dress code on formal nights β€” Review your ship's guide for dress codes; jeans are permitted if not frayed or ripped
Gratuities not included for casino dealers and youth staff β€” Tip separately if using casino or youth staff; you can adjust tips at the main concierge desk

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are some tips and tricks for sailing with Princess Cruise Lines?
QWhat should you know before booking a Princess cruise?

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