Thank you for the video! It makes me want to try a Princess cruise next! We just started our travel, being recently retired and our FIRST cruise is next week! Your videos and travel needs list have been so helpful!! I have used your ebags link for the hanging bag and also suitcases, along with the amazon list for our must haves. Thank you so much!! I wouldn't have known where to start without you!
Congratulations on retirement JoAnn! You will LOVE Princess. The service and food are wonderful, and there's SO much relaxation to take advantage of! HUGS and thanks for the kind comment today!
OMG!!! The Piazza was stunning! My husband and I were on that same cruise. We absolutely LOVE the Royal Princess! And you’re absolutely right, there were more children on this cruise because of Thanksgiving holiday and all the children were very well behaved. We had anytime dining and we really enjoyed the flexibility of it. We were on the Aloha deck with a balcony on port side. Looking forward to the rest of your videos, also keeping an eye out in the background to see if my hubby in I are captured in any of your clips. 😁🛳
Excellent! I appreciate you taking the time to do this video in such a thorough, easy to watch way. Going to watch the one about packing etc that will be vital knowledge lol. Thank you so much 👏🏻🙏🏻🇬🇧
Such an amazing embarkation day you guys had! I really liked how beautiful the ship and the weather were for you. I was also really impressed with the editing Mr. CruiseTipsTV. Thank you so much for sharing! I can't wait for the next video.
We were on this same cruise at the beginning of November -- really enjoyed revisiting our first day with you! You have so much energy -- I can't wait to tune in to the rest of your cruise! Looks like you had a lot of fun at Sail Away -- so much fun to see familiar faces like Matt O (the Cruise Director) and Fortuna Luck (the super bubbly Bingo hostess with the mostess!)!
I went on 13 day cruise on Royal Princess to England, Ireland, Scotland and France. Loved every minute of it. I thought the International Cafe was wonderful. And the Piazza is incredible. Thanks for bringing back some wonderful memories!
I never realized how little you are until this video! Really enjoyed this video. We're going on our first princess Cruise this year. Everything looks like such a step up over the carnival experience we're used to. **excited!!!**
We are going on Royal Princess in February to Cabo. We went on Grand Princess last August out of San Francisco to Alaska for 10 days. embarkation process was very fast , on board in less than 10 min, no medallion then. We are looking forward to going on Royal Princess. We loved going to Alfredos pizza on Grand Princess, ate there several times and enjoyed the Cafe International as well. Their iced lattes are amazing , we took advantage of the coffee cards then. Thanks for sharing video.
Amazing vlog... your family is delightful lol using your own word while describing the staff on Princess cruise line. Have an amazing trip! Can’t wait to sail in July in Celebrity Cruise!
What a fun video. Great job by the whole team (loved Mr CTTV's editing on this one too) with the way you all brought the excitement of embarkation day to life.
I have been waiting with anticipation for this video. I love all of your videos but was extra excited to see this one as my husband and I are going on the Regal Princess in October, our first princess cruise.
We got on this ship the week after thanksgiving and had a fantastic time. The medallion worked great. This ship had very fun and talented entertainment. Alfredos was awesome. We went for lunch on embarkation day and went two more times while on the cruise. I want to go back!
You are the 1st one to tell us about muster. This will be our first time to cruise. I am so excited. 93 days! How long does muster take? Your family is darling! We will be celebrating our 40th Anniversary. You speak to us like your our family. Thank you 😊
As I'm watching this video on a Tuesday night, I'm sipping bourbon and raise my glass to you guys as well. Thank you for sharing your love of cruising with all of us. Cheers to you, Sheri and CTTV family!
We cruised the same week! Such a lovely ship with lovely crew! Loved the medallion which made things simpler- not the least of which was using it as the room key! The weather was totally gorgeous that week as well. We splurged at Effy 💍which did not disappoint! Your vlog helped us re-live this cruise. Thank you!
We just got off Royal’s Oasis of the Seas (which we loved, previously only have done Disney cruise line) and we saw a Princess ship docked next to us in St.Maarten. It pulled away first playing the love boat song, heard it for the first time! I said to my husband we should try Princess, I have a feeling we will really enjoy. Just unsure about our son who will be 11 and he was very much into the super active stuff on Royal Caribbean like zip lining, ultimate Abyss and water slides. Will he love Princess too? He loved Adventure Ocean kids program as well, I have to look into all this stuff on Princess. Amazing vlog thank you.
Absolutely our pleasure! Were you able to locate the videos about getting Ocean Ready? We popped them into the description of the video. Have a WONDERFUL time!
Absolutely our pleasure! Were you able to locate the videos about getting Ocean Ready? We popped them into the description of the video. Have a WONDERFUL time!
HI Cheri! I love, loved your video. I can't wait to be in my Sky Princess cruise and experience all that Princess has to offer. It will be our first time on this cruise line and the first time on an inside cabin. I bet junior editor enjoyed the kids club. He will be loving those clubs as he grows and gets more independent.
Well I just booked the Discovery Princess to the Mexican Riviera. Booked the Club Class mini suite. Be my first time cruising out of LA. It's a ways off, but your vlogs will ease the pain. Lol. Thanks again.
I just came back from this exact same Royal Princess Cruise! We embarked (out of Long Beach)in December for the Xmas holidays! THANK YOU for all your invaluable insight because I don’t think I would have been able to take full advantage of what this cruise had to offer if it weren’t for you guys! The most important tip for me was to get familiar with The Medallion and Ocean Compass App! Keep up the great work!
@@CruiseTipsTV The apps played an integral part of our holiday experience on the Royal Princess Cruise. First, the Medallion Class app is a must in regards to taking advantage of all of the activities. While the staff provides daily newsletters of activities, there were a few times where scheduled events in the newsletter did not align with the last minute changes. The Medallion Class app keeps more accurate schedule changes, which came in handy, especially during those spontaneous moments. Also, the Medallion Class app gives you a full view of the schedule of the day, and so you can identify if any of the activities will overlap. The app makes it very easy to plan out the day or gives you information on what's happening throughout the ship at any given time. Second, the Ocean Compass app was such a relief because it eliminated having to coordinate meeting times or leave messages on our door for other members of the party. I loved how we were able to quickly locate members of our party and communicate with them via the chat feature! While I can point out many more features, these would be my top two that made our experience awesome!
Awesome embarkation vlog! Can’t wait to go along with you on the rest of the cruise. This sure is the perfect way to beat the “in between cruise blues”!
Embarkation day videos are my absolute favorite. We are 60 days out from this exact cruise on Royal. Cannot wait! Thank you for continuing to grow this amazing community. I have learned so much and am excited to follow y'alls adventures! How is it a TV station hasn't given you your own show yet?
We loved the adult retreat pool on Regal Princess (Royal's sister ship) and it was no cost as it is just outside the sanctuary. We would head there early before breakfast and catch some rays! Sometimes grab an Americano from International Cafe along with a yogurt parfait!
Great video again Sheri :) Thank you for all your informative and refreshing vlogs. You made me spend on Amazon with your must have lists haha! I'm going to be well prepared for my fifth cruise along with my sons happening in 53 days! Happy New Year to you and your family!
Thanks to all you do for us too! We weren't super impressed with Effy on our cruise. We bought from Diamonds International in port. I got some awesome Tanzanite pieces. We felt the main Effy guy was a bit used sales car like. We have to try a Princess Cruise!
Excellent information. We are going on our first cruise to Alaska on the same ship and your video really aided our first day planning. Question. How did you order the water in advanced?
Thank you for the video. Because of you:) we are going to Panama Canal on Princess Caribbean from Port L. And definitely we,ll try that special hamburger.
HI I am not sure where to ask a question but here we go. (second option will be trying to catch your love stream again) . I am loving you podcast and all the new additions to videos! I feel like I have so much to catch up on! It has been a crazy year: son graduation H.S, the next week my daughter got married, the following we suddenly found out we had to move! So we just bought a house. We took the boys on their first cruise to Bermuda which was amazing. Priceless memories! My husband and I are very excited to be booked and starting to plan our next cruise! We are booked on NCL Gem Jan 3-14 2021....11 night to Southern Carribean. So very excited to see new places together. My question is... I just noticed that we will be in port at San Juan on Jan 6th, which is Three Kings Day. We are only there from 3pm - 9pm I am hearing lots of different things- from everything closes early to "you must check it out". I am not good with large crowds like NYC but I was wondering if there will be much to do for cruisers or if it would be a good day to stay on the ship. Maybe just go walk around port? Originally we were thinking of getting a bite to eat for dinner off ship after maybe the forts tours? anyone have any experience with Three Kings Day in San Juan??? How safe is it at night? Thanks for any help you can be
One of my husband and daughters favorite things to do is play in an arcade on board. Does Royal Princess have an arcade other than kids clubs. Our very first Princess cruise is in March 2021. So excited. Only have sailed NCL.
I've been waiting for this series to start and it's finally here! We have had a couple of mini suites on Regal and our balconies have never been that big! That is a fabulous room!
I just booked a mini on the new Discovery Princess. The ones dead center of the ship, which cost more, have the angled balconies which are larger than standard mini suites. 😊
In some ways, yes! You can make purchases with it, open your stateroom door, and with the app, order drinks around the ship. You also use it for check in and debarkation. It's handy for sure!
O. M. G. I love watching your presentations! So excited for you all! Head off with my family in 6 days times! Getting excited!😊 MickieG Adelaide Sth Australia
I’m so glad you are pointing out the dining that is open on embarkation day. There is no reason anyone should slop the hogs in the buffet on embarkation.
CruiseTipsTV I found myself smiling through the entire video. I mean, so well done, covers the embarkation day dining issue so well. I guess I’m excited to see the embarkation day lunch focus because on various boards out there it is a recurring question about where to eat, and how to avoid the buffet.
Did you get to try the veal parmesan in Alfredos? My absolute favourite! Can't wait until we sail on Royal in May ! We got upgraded to mini suite so that's a first for us in 8 Princess cruises.
I love a Princess mini suite! Just got off my first Norwegian and I have to say I was disappointed with their beds, cabins. My sister's mini suite was ,well, really mini. I was ok with the inside cabin since I was by myself but the mattress was awful. Princess beds are divine!
I thought I might want to board early, but wouldn't be any elite status, although I will be slightly disabled, with a walker and a folding scooter. Could I get onboard relatively early, if I showed up early? Also, I thought your cabin steward seemed really nice and trustworthy. If we need something heated in a microwave, can they do this? I'd need a microwavable compress heated, about once a day, and tip, of course. One more health-related question: do any of the pools have water as deep as 6 feet or more, for deep water exercise?
Great Room!! Moms are awesome! Is that a nice thick drape for privacy in the middle of the cabin?! Sorry if I missed it...what is the name of this ship?
I am going on this ship in May 2022 to Alaska. Have a question….did you buy and bring on board with you a couple of 12 paks of soda for your room? I noticed them by the vanity. I know you said you pre ordered the bottled water via the ship….is that what you did with the soda?
I watch your videos all the time and I love them! Your unpacking skills are to freaking die for! You go girl!! I have one question; why do you refer to your husband as "Mr. CruiseTipsTV" instead of addressing him by name? Just curious.
He's a private person and doesn't want to be online much. I know it's hard for some people to understand. Thanks for the kind words David. Have a great weekend.
Hi wonderful vlog as usual! Will be sailing with Princess for the first time in march. Is it cheaper to pre-order the beverage package ? I am tempted to use my onboard crédit and sait for embarcation.
Hi Helene! I don't believe Princess normally discounts the package. You may find you don't need the package on Princess, as the beverage prices are reasonable. That's been our experience anyway. Here is more information; www.princess.com/ships-and-experience/food-and-dining/beverages/
Hey Penny! It was a great Amazon find- here you go! amzn.to/2D5jrRS *Contains affiliate link. They have other colors too, and I have several! They run SHORT, which is hard to tell because I am 5, ft zero inches.
Yes, it's a wonderful, affordable option for those of us who live so close to the port. Much like those who live in Florida cruising the Caribbean, this is our "hometown" option. In the past two years, we've visited Europe, Japan and the Caribbean, so we've missed our Mexico trips!
I like the Mexican Riviera cruise because it's got more sea days and it's close enough to drive (6 hrs) We cruise for the experience of just cruising..love sea days.
Is anyone seeing the same thing I'm seeing in cruise prices? I thought Wave Season was supposed to be a time for great deals on cruises, or is it just a marketing gimmick from the industry? The prices I'm seeing are substantially higher than they were this past fall.
Hey Karina! No, it’s for everyone who is sailing on a medallion class ship, which Royal now is. You simply launch the app, select “ocean now” and drinks can be sent to you at many spots on the ship (not all). It’s super cool.
I love your video. First time asking a question. I will be on that cruise ship on Feb 14. Would you want to share your room number? If I could I want to upgrade to that room.
I don't see what all the fuse is about this vlog it's not any more impressive than triple A, say what you want, but cruise tips is first rate that God would give it two thumbs up
Thank you for the video! It makes me want to try a Princess cruise next! We just started our travel, being recently retired and our FIRST cruise is next week! Your videos and travel needs list have been so helpful!! I have used your ebags link for the hanging bag and also suitcases, along with the amazon list for our must haves. Thank you so much!! I wouldn't have known where to start without you!
Congratulations on retirement JoAnn! You will LOVE Princess.
The service and food are wonderful, and there's SO much relaxation to take advantage of!
HUGS and thanks for the kind comment today!
OMG!!! The Piazza was stunning! My husband and I were on that same cruise. We absolutely LOVE the Royal Princess! And you’re absolutely right, there were more children on this cruise because of Thanksgiving holiday and all the children were very well behaved. We had anytime dining and we really enjoyed the flexibility of it. We were on the Aloha deck with a balcony on port side. Looking forward to the rest of your videos, also keeping an eye out in the background to see if my hubby in I are captured in any of your clips. 😁🛳
Right? So gorgeous! Agree about the kids! Good kidlets on this cruise!
Excellent! I appreciate you taking the time to do this video in such a thorough, easy to watch way. Going to watch the one about packing etc that will be vital knowledge lol. Thank you so much 👏🏻🙏🏻🇬🇧
You’re very welcome!!
Such an amazing embarkation day you guys had! I really liked how beautiful the ship and the weather were for you. I was also really impressed with the editing Mr. CruiseTipsTV. Thank you so much for sharing! I can't wait for the next video.
Our pleasure, thanks for following! We think you’ll love this series Jennifer!
We were on this same cruise at the beginning of November -- really enjoyed revisiting our first day with you! You have so much energy -- I can't wait to tune in to the rest of your cruise! Looks like you had a lot of fun at Sail Away -- so much fun to see familiar faces like Matt O (the Cruise Director) and Fortuna Luck (the super bubbly Bingo hostess with the mostess!)!
If you sailed on Nov. 2 I was on that cruise as well! What did you think of the ship?
I went on 13 day cruise on Royal Princess to England, Ireland, Scotland and France. Loved every minute of it. I thought the International Cafe was wonderful. And the Piazza is incredible. Thanks for bringing back some wonderful memories!
How wonderful! We’d love to visit those destinations!
Thank you for an Awesome video tour! I’ve never sailed on Princess, but we just decided to give it a try! Thanks again...Be blessed!
Our pleasure, thanks for following and happy cruise planning! Princess is wonderful.
I never realized how little you are until this video! Really enjoyed this video. We're going on our first princess Cruise this year. Everything looks like such a step up over the carnival experience we're used to. **excited!!!**
Haha, YES! I try to tell people I am SHORT but this video does offer some perspective of my 5 ft zero inch stature. Have a blast on your cruise!
Great Vlog! We visited the Royal Princess and loved her so good to have a look around the ship again!
Thanks so much Paul and Carole! She's in fine shape! Hope you are both well!
We are going on Royal Princess in February to Cabo. We went on Grand Princess last August out of San Francisco to Alaska for 10 days. embarkation process was very fast , on board in less than 10 min, no medallion then. We are looking forward to going on Royal Princess. We loved going to Alfredos pizza on Grand Princess, ate there several times and enjoyed the Cafe International as well. Their iced lattes are amazing , we took advantage of the coffee cards then. Thanks for sharing video.
Amazing vlog... your family is delightful lol using your own word while describing the staff on Princess cruise line. Have an amazing trip! Can’t wait to sail in July in Celebrity Cruise!
What a fun video. Great job by the whole team (loved Mr CTTV's editing on this one too) with the way you all brought the excitement of embarkation day to life.
Thanks, as always J & T! ❤️❤️
I loved the unpacking video in the state room. Great job
Oh cool! It was different for us so we weren’t sure! So happy you liked it!
I have been waiting with anticipation for this video. I love all of your videos but was extra excited to see this one as my husband and I are going on the Regal Princess in October, our first princess cruise.
How wonderful! Regal is quite similar except for the addition of an aft pool that royal doesn’t have. Enjoy!!!
We got on this ship the week after thanksgiving and had a fantastic time. The medallion worked great. This ship had very fun and talented entertainment. Alfredos was awesome. We went for lunch on embarkation day and went two more times while on the cruise. I want to go back!
Agree! So glad you had a fantastic time!
Loved the video! Brings back some great memories of our time on Royal Princess! Can't wait to sail again.
Ah, thank you! So glad!
Love Princess embarkation. So orderly, quick and easy eith Medallion!
That pink Princess hat looked so good on you - such a bright cheery face with your beautiful smile!
Ah, thank you so much Cathy! I should have bought that HAT!!!
@@CruiseTipsTV- hopefully they still have it next time - don't see why not an I am sure the CTTV fam will be back on Royal in future!
You are the 1st one to tell us about muster. This will be our first time to cruise. I am so excited. 93 days! How long does muster take? Your family is darling! We will be celebrating our 40th Anniversary. You speak to us like your our family. Thank you 😊
As I'm watching this video on a Tuesday night, I'm sipping bourbon and raise my glass to you guys as well. Thank you for sharing your love of cruising with all of us. Cheers to you, Sheri and CTTV family!
And you, sir are definitely one of the OG toast recipients 🍾
Hugs to you both!
@@CruiseTipsTV Thank you! Hugs to you guys as well! :)
We cruised the same week! Such a lovely ship with lovely crew! Loved the medallion which made things simpler- not the least of which was using it as the room key! The weather was totally gorgeous that week as well. We splurged at Effy 💍which did not disappoint! Your vlog helped us re-live this cruise. Thank you!
Aaah thank you! Can’t wait to get back out there!
We just got off Royal’s Oasis of the Seas (which we loved, previously only have done Disney cruise line) and we saw a Princess ship docked next to us in St.Maarten. It pulled away first playing the love boat song, heard it for the first time! I said to my husband we should try Princess, I have a feeling we will really enjoy. Just unsure about our son who will be 11 and he was very much into the super active stuff on Royal Caribbean like zip lining, ultimate Abyss and water slides. Will he love Princess too? He loved Adventure Ocean kids program as well, I have to look into all this stuff on Princess. Amazing vlog thank you.
Great video! The view of the port made me homesick - I grew up around that area. Loved the Royal Princess. Looks like I need a Medallion cruise!
Ah, that's sweet Marian! You should visit for a Medallion "hometown" cruise soon for sure!
Royal is my favorite Princess ship. We cruised her to British Isles. Love Alfredos too!
We just came off the Sky Princess 😍, we were realy in awhhh and owhhh. It was our first cruise ever and learned a lot from your video’s.
Beautiful ship!!! Lovely room and nice speed unpacking 😂. Enjoyed the video. Love to the CTTV family. Those deck shots - on point
Thanks so much! We tried something different ❤️
I’ve heard very good things about Alfredos . So glad JR had fun at sail away. We are gonna have to sail Princess some day.
Thanks so much!
Alfredo’s is very good. Perfect for dinner if you don’t want to do the second formal night.
Thank you very much for all the fun cruise knowledge you bring to us❤ Fabulous Fun Family❤❤❤❤❤
Thank YOU for your incredibly kind comment ❤️❤️❤️
This was super helpful. I have a cruise coming up next month on the Royal and didn't know that I needed to pre order my medallion and accessories.
Absolutely our pleasure! Were you able to locate the videos about getting Ocean Ready? We popped them into the description of the video. Have a WONDERFUL time!
Absolutely our pleasure! Were you able to locate the videos about getting Ocean Ready? We popped them into the description of the video. Have a WONDERFUL time!
@@CruiseTipsTV We were able to get Ocean Ready, but wouldn't have even known to without you.Thanks again.
HI Cheri! I love, loved your video. I can't wait to be in my Sky Princess cruise and experience all that Princess has to offer. It will be our first time on this cruise line and the first time on an inside cabin. I bet junior editor enjoyed the kids club. He will be loving those clubs as he grows and gets more independent.
Well I just booked the Discovery Princess to the Mexican Riviera. Booked the Club Class mini suite. Be my first time cruising out of LA. It's a ways off, but your vlogs will ease the pain. Lol. Thanks again.
Awesome! We are so excited for discovery Princess too!!
I just came back from this exact same Royal Princess Cruise! We embarked (out of Long Beach)in December for the Xmas holidays! THANK YOU for all your invaluable insight because I don’t think I would have been able to take full advantage of what this cruise had to offer if it weren’t for you guys! The most important tip for me was to get familiar with The Medallion and Ocean Compass App! Keep up the great work!
So happy to hear that! How did you enjoy the holiday cruise experience? What was your favorite part of the Ocean Medallion experience?
@@CruiseTipsTV The apps played an integral part of our holiday experience on the Royal Princess Cruise.
First, the Medallion Class app is a must in regards to taking advantage of all of the activities. While the staff provides daily newsletters of activities, there were a few times where scheduled events in the newsletter did not align with the last minute changes. The Medallion Class app keeps more accurate schedule changes, which came in handy, especially during those spontaneous moments. Also, the Medallion Class app gives you a full view of the schedule of the day, and so you can identify if any of the activities will overlap. The app makes it very easy to plan out the day or gives you information on what's happening throughout the ship at any given time.
Second, the Ocean Compass app was such a relief because it eliminated having to coordinate meeting times or leave messages on our door for other members of the party. I loved how we were able to quickly locate members of our party and communicate with them via the chat feature!
While I can point out many more features, these would be my top two that made our experience awesome!
Awesome embarkation vlog! Can’t wait to go along with you on the rest of the cruise. This sure is the perfect way to beat the “in between cruise blues”!
Embarkation day videos are my absolute favorite. We are 60 days out from this exact cruise on Royal. Cannot wait! Thank you for continuing to grow this amazing community. I have learned so much and am excited to follow y'alls adventures! How is it a TV station hasn't given you your own show yet?
Me too Vicki! Such a thrill isn’t it!? Appreciate your kind words and vote of confidence today ❤️
Great video! I want to go on a Royal Princess medallion cruise now. The ship looks amazing! Very nice cabin too.
Thanks so much! It will spoil you for SURE!
We loved the adult retreat pool on Regal Princess (Royal's sister ship) and it was no cost as it is just outside the sanctuary. We would head there early before breakfast and catch some rays! Sometimes grab an Americano from International Cafe along with a yogurt parfait!
Yes, so peaceful!
The unpacking speed video was so gratifying 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 awesome as always
Haha! So glad you liked it Ella! It was fun and kind of "video gamey"!
Great video again Sheri :) Thank you for all your informative and refreshing vlogs. You made me spend on Amazon with your must have lists haha! I'm going to be well prepared for my fifth cruise along with my sons happening in 53 days! Happy New Year to you and your family!
Our pleasure, thanks for following! LOL on the shopping!
Thanks to all you do for us too! We weren't super impressed with Effy on our cruise. We bought from Diamonds International in port. I got some awesome Tanzanite pieces. We felt the main Effy guy was a bit used sales car like. We have to try a Princess Cruise!
Thank you for sharing all your journeys with us.
Our pleasure, thanks for following!
Great 📹... As always💛 Love Love LOVE your 💇.... Looks really nice! Glad you all enjoyed!
Thanks so much Nicole!
okkkk these vlogs are soooooo well done. the video, the content. mr.cruisetipstv, you are amazing with a camera sir!
Excellent information. We are going on our first cruise to Alaska on the same ship and your video really aided our first day planning. Question. How did you order the water in advanced?
Thanks for sharing, love all your vlogs
Thank you for the video. Because of you:) we are going to Panama Canal on Princess Caribbean from Port L. And definitely we,ll try that special hamburger.
HI I am not sure where to ask a question but here we go. (second option will be trying to catch your love stream again) . I am loving you podcast and all the new additions to videos! I feel like I have so much to catch up on! It has been a crazy year: son graduation H.S, the next week my daughter got married, the following we suddenly found out we had to move! So we just bought a house. We took the boys on their first cruise to Bermuda which was amazing. Priceless memories! My husband and I are very excited to be booked and starting to plan our next cruise! We are booked on NCL Gem Jan 3-14 2021....11 night to Southern Carribean. So very excited to see new places together. My question is... I just noticed that we will be in port at San Juan on Jan 6th, which is Three Kings Day. We are only there from 3pm - 9pm I am hearing lots of different things- from everything closes early to "you must check it out". I am not good with large crowds like NYC but I was wondering if there will be much to do for cruisers or if it would be a good day to stay on the ship. Maybe just go walk around port? Originally we were thinking of getting a bite to eat for dinner off ship after maybe the forts tours? anyone have any experience with Three Kings Day in San Juan??? How safe is it at night? Thanks for any help you can be
I've never been to San Juan, but I hear a walk up to the fort is a MUST. That may be a less crowded option for you!
One of my husband and daughters favorite things to do is play in an arcade on board. Does Royal Princess have an arcade other than kids clubs. Our very first Princess cruise is in March 2021. So excited. Only have sailed NCL.
ok did anyone else notice how flawlessly she poured that glass of champagne???? like without hesitation
This is wonderful - and thank you for the unpacking segment!!
fabulous vlog guys , oh how i need a princess cruise lol
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Love this video. Looks like you guys are having the time of your lives.
I've been waiting for this series to start and it's finally here! We have had a couple of mini suites on Regal and our balconies have never been that big! That is a fabulous room!
Agreed! So glad you enjoyed!
I just booked a mini on the new Discovery Princess. The ones dead center of the ship, which cost more, have the angled balconies which are larger than standard mini suites. 😊
Ohhhh - it is like a Disney band. Got it!
In some ways, yes! You can make purchases with it, open your stateroom door, and with the app, order drinks around the ship. You also use it for check in and debarkation. It's handy for sure!
You seem like such a nice family. I am doing my first Princess Cruise in March (10 days).
🥂cheers to you CCTV, for all the wonderful cruise content!
Thanks Isabel!
O. M. G. I love watching your presentations! So excited for you all! Head off with my family in 6 days times! Getting excited!😊 MickieG Adelaide Sth Australia
Thanks so much MickieG! So excited for YOU! Bon voyage!
I love these videos that you do💛. I really want to try Princess cruises 🚢.
Thanks so much Brooke! Yes, give Princess a try, absolutely!
really enjoyed your video. never been on princess before looks very beautiful
Thank you, Pam!
Watching closely we are on her june 13th 2020 for our Alaska cruise...
Awhhh this makes me miss my Island Princess cruise just in october 19’ I deff wanna cruise with Princess again this year!
Aww thanks cruiseshipTV for all the cruise videos love them
Our pleasure, thanks for following! Happy 2020!
@@CruiseTipsTV i from singapore hope you guys can come cruise out of singapore someday :)
We did this same cruise the first week of November ( 2019 ). Loved the ship, she’s a nice big girl and roomy public areas.
Agree! SUCH a lovely, classy ship.
I’m so glad you are pointing out the dining that is open on embarkation day. There is no reason anyone should slop the hogs in the buffet on embarkation.
Yes, lots of options. The buffet is GORGEOUS on this ship and well laid out, but there are others spots too.
CruiseTipsTV I found myself smiling through the entire video. I mean, so well done, covers the embarkation day dining issue so well. I guess I’m excited to see the embarkation day lunch focus because on various boards out there it is a recurring question about where to eat, and how to avoid the buffet.
We had our cruise booked on Royal Princess for May 2021 and the cancelled it!! So disappoined!!
Did you get to try the veal parmesan in Alfredos? My absolute favourite! Can't wait until we sail on Royal in May ! We got upgraded to mini suite so that's a first for us in 8 Princess cruises.
Oh shoot, no! Next time!
What a great video Shari! I have still yet to experience the medallion on Princess...someday😊,ride camel's in the desert! Cool!
Thanks so much Kelly! The camel ride was amazing. Cannot wait to share it with you!
Wow, we were on the Royal Princess back in May and didn't even try Alfredo's. Clearly we should have.
Love all your videos!
Thanks so very much!
Ok, thank you so much
You mentioned your mom was with you, does she have her on room, such as solo cruising?
My Mom cruises with us on Caribbean princess to the Panama Canal and yes, she had her own room ❤️
I am looking at the Crown Plaza trying to figure out how to get to it from the Airport.
I love a Princess mini suite! Just got off my first Norwegian and I have to say I was disappointed with their beds, cabins. My sister's mini suite was ,well, really mini. I was ok with the inside cabin since I was by myself but the mattress was awful.
Princess beds are divine!
Agree! Princess mini suites are one of our favorite cabin categories across all the lines! They are huge and plush! And often, affordable.
I thought I might want to board early, but wouldn't be any elite status, although I will be slightly disabled, with a walker and a folding scooter. Could I get onboard relatively early, if I showed up early?
Also, I thought your cabin steward seemed really nice and trustworthy. If we need something heated in a microwave, can they do this? I'd need a microwavable compress heated, about once a day, and tip, of course.
One more health-related question: do any of the pools have water as deep as 6 feet or more, for deep water exercise?
Hey Linda! Check with your travel agent and the cruise line to confirm ❤️
Do you know anything about Royal Caribbean? Do they have something like the medallion? Thank you, Patti
They have wow bands to get you into your room and make purchases but they don’t do as much as the medallion
What exactly is included when you buy the pass for the enclave? I’m going on an Alaskan cruise on the Regal next year. Very interested in that.
Great to see CD Matt`O in your video
Great Room!! Moms are awesome! Is that a nice thick drape for privacy in the middle of the cabin?! Sorry if I missed it...what is the name of this ship?
It is a privacy curtain, yes! So nice!
I am going on this ship in May 2022 to Alaska. Have a question….did you buy and bring on board with you a couple of 12 paks of soda for your room? I noticed them by the vanity. I know you said you pre ordered the bottled water via the ship….is that what you did with the soda?
On Princess, we ordered water, and brought our own soda and champagne! Hope that helps!
I watch your videos all the time and I love them! Your unpacking skills are to freaking die for! You go girl!! I have one question; why do you refer to your husband as "Mr. CruiseTipsTV" instead of addressing him by name? Just curious.
He's a private person and doesn't want to be online much. I know it's hard for some people to understand. Thanks for the kind words David. Have a great weekend.
Hi wonderful vlog as usual! Will be sailing with Princess for the first time in march. Is it cheaper to pre-order the beverage package ? I am tempted to use my onboard crédit and sait for embarcation.
Hi Helene! I don't believe Princess normally discounts the package. You may find you don't need the package on Princess, as the beverage prices are reasonable. That's been our experience anyway. Here is more information; www.princess.com/ships-and-experience/food-and-dining/beverages/
I love your dress! The blue one you are wearing in the beginning of video,where did you get it?!
Hey Penny! It was a great Amazon find- here you go! amzn.to/2D5jrRS
*Contains affiliate link. They have other colors too, and I have several! They run SHORT, which is hard to tell because I am 5, ft zero inches.
I’m going with Don’s group on Royal to Alaska, so excited, can’t wait for June. Hope y’all are able to join!
How wonderful!
How much is a retreat pass?
It seems like you really love the Mexican Riveria, you've been there how many times?
Yes, it's a wonderful, affordable option for those of us who live so close to the port. Much like those who live in Florida cruising the Caribbean, this is our "hometown" option. In the past two years, we've visited Europe, Japan and the Caribbean, so we've missed our Mexico trips!
I like the Mexican Riviera cruise because it's got more sea days and it's close enough to drive (6 hrs) We cruise for the experience of just cruising..love sea days.
Odd question, but here goes. How much was the bottle of champagne?
Is anyone seeing the same thing I'm seeing in cruise prices? I thought Wave Season was supposed to be a time for great deals on cruises, or is it just a marketing gimmick from the industry? The prices I'm seeing are substantially higher than they were this past fall.
How do you get a free drink with the medallion is it a higher status thing?
Hey Karina! No, it’s for everyone who is sailing on a medallion class ship, which Royal now is. You simply launch the app, select “ocean now” and drinks can be sent to you at many spots on the ship (not all). It’s super cool.
Love the goodie bag for Jr. Is that free?
Yes! It was!
What category of stateroom is this?
It’s a mini suite ❤️
@@CruiseTipsTV thanks-- we're sailing on this in March and have a balcony room, so I was hoping this was "it", but it seemed too spacious lol
Jr is getting big
did anyone tell you look like Leigh-Allyn Bakerb from good luck charlie
Yes, and I will take that as a compliment!
I got so tickled at the lady in orange that jumped in beside you at the sail away party.
I love your video. First time asking a question. I will be on that cruise ship on Feb 14. Would you want to share your room number? If I could I want to upgrade to that room.
I believe our room number was R(Riviera) 416. Mini suites are great, so you can't go wrong with one!
🎊🥂🍾🎊- Cheers!!
I don't see what all the fuse is about this vlog it's not any more impressive than triple A, say what you want, but cruise tips is first rate that God would give it two thumbs up
Thanks for your comment. Have a great weekend. We sure appreciate your support.
@@CruiseTipsTV Titanic reference from the movie
😀😀😀 ~joan
Ummmm, where’s the bag with your clothes for the week?..LOL
Haha! MORE unpacking to do for sure!
Your vlogs are always edited to look fantastic at check in and boarding etc unfortunately things are not always like that
I hated that ship