I always pack light (carryon only) and I love that Princess has a laundry room in almost every deck . Just like a regular coin operated self serve laundromat.
Good video. I’ve been on 35 princess cruises so obviously I agree with everything you said. Lost my hubby (and best travel partner) 2 years ago. I’m not brave enough to travel solo but would like to try some day. My daughter and I will sail the 22 - 29th. Maybe our paths will cross on the ship.
I just wanted to say thanks for telling about Cruise Plum. I've found two solo cruise deals that make sense for me and are a good bargain. I may not have found them otherwise. Thanks again.
Love cruising on Princess. Didn’t know about the extra onboard credit for owning stock. We’ll need to look into this one. 😊 and Ya their beds are great!!
Great list of tips! I didn't know about the shareholder credit until I watched this video. I had 2 cruises booked and sent my shareholder info to Princess and got $250 OBC on my first cruise and $100 on my second! Thank you for this tip!
I am recently retired, and my hubby retired almost 2 years ago. We started with Princess in 2013 doing a 14-day roundtrip from LA to Hawaii. Since then, we have done 8 more. We tested out Carnival and we both agreed that was not a good fit for us. Then we did one with NCL and it was okay but we both missed the feeling of coming home that we get with Princess. All the reasons you gave are great. Our next cruise is in November, and we are out of FCD"s and will be getting more as you can only get those when on one of their ships. It's a great investment. Thanks for sharing!
I am really enjoying your films - like you I spent a long time in the Navy (RN not US) and miss being at sea, so a long solo voyage sounds fantastic - need to get saving
We did our first cruise on the Grand Princess in January and everything went so smoothly for us first time cruisers. The medallion technology definitely made things easy. It was an amazing trip.
Kevin - I agree w/ you regarding the beds on Princess!! We are MSC Yacht Club fans, and the Princess blows the Yacht Club beds away!! The down-like comforter is amazing…the pillows are squishy and amazing. Princess has the BEST beds - probably on LAND or Sea!!
I have been on 15 cruises and sailed three different cruise lines--the majority with Princess--we always seemed to go back--now it feels like home so we stay with Princess---we love the ships, the service, and of course the itineraries.
Love your review and happy energy !!! We too are Platinum and even if we weren't, Princess really knows how to spoil you with their genuine friendliness and warmth ! Happy cruising with Princess and cheers to you !
@@30AndAWakeUp Great ! Holland America is right up there with Princess plus all cruising on HAL is recognized on Princess so your tier can go up rapidly ! HAL has 2 very large pools - great for swimming and laps. Few kiddo's on HAL. Food and service are exquisite but darn that Princess Pizza and their beds rule ! We enjoy Celebrity too, but HAL and Princess are priced better and for some reason, like you said, we feel more at home with Princess. It's the tangibles and intangibles equally 🙂! Happy Easter and joy to you ! m.
So close to 100k!!! I hope you'll do a celebratory 'watch' video to count down to your milestone! This is a fantastic achievement and I'm so excited for you!
@@30AndAWakeUp Same! Worse comes to worse, maybe you can grab a fru fru coffee and record your screen. We are here for it and you. Thanks for sharing your amazing adventures!
Wow ! What a great video, Kevin. Thank you. We are Princess Elite Level cruisers and have traveled the World on their ships. We don't post negative stuff. Princess has always been our favorite even at times when we could have been critical of something. We Love Princess and they have taken care of us well during some LONG cruises. (49 and 56 days) and several Transatlantic Voyages. Everything you've touched on this video is correct including the OBC's for Veterans and Stockholders. They apply to us as well. Thank-you for posting. Really enjoy your videos ! PS: Our 50 year old son's name is Kevin .
Wow, the Princess Cruises seems to have it together! The packages and technology sound awesome, along with the "well- thought-of" beds! I would not appreciate falling in the cracks of a queen-sized bed!! They seem to concentrate on practical stuff which is great!! Thanks for sharing!!!🤗🛏🥤🌺🌅🛳👍
@@30AndAWakeUp totally seperate Kevin can I ask have you been to Bali and if so which part would you recommend and is it safe. My 22 year old son is looking to go September. Thanks in advance
Thank you for posting positive comments about Princess. I agree with everything you featured. One more thing that Princess does is give away free cruise charms & a bracelet at their EFFY jewelry store. You have to listen to the mandatory sales pitch that lasts about 20 mins but they make it fun w/ free raffle tickets, champagne & a different charm each day.
Nailed it!!! I love all cruise lines and am not "loyal" to anybody but my spouse. That said, we have cruised Princess more than any line and feel most comfortable on them. I will go on any line but if the cost, itinerary, etc. are close to equal, I would pick Princess. One thing I love is that the jacuzzi jets are mild and don't bubble up two feet of water in your face.
Totally agree when I entered the terminal and they said put everything away all you need out is your medallion. I was shocked. But was literally walk up scan, go through security and on the ship never stopped walking.
Hi Kevin great review I the medallion technology the bed and the tv in the rooms also. Most cruise directors usually give general info when you turn on the tv but every morning that is really cool!! Use some of your credits for a high end restaurant 😅
Sounds like Princess will be a good fit for me. I don't need rock climbing walls and amusement parks, either. Love the OBC offerings, adult pools, and lots of live music. Not to sound like a Disney shill, but the cruise director does a daily morning show. It is a bit tongue and cheek sometimes, but I also enjoy starting my morning off by watching. Nice to see that Princess does one as well. You are doing a great job at selling the Princess experience. Thanks!
@@30AndAWakeUp It would be amusing to see how you feel about it. Of course, it all depends on the ship, itinerary, ports, and time of year. As you know, those can create a very different experience, but Disney is definitely not for everyone...lol You know, I got ya if you ever want to do one!
Great video, Kevin. As I've told you in our messages, with only 3 exceptions, we have been almost exclusively Princess cruisers since 2000 -- and our favorite thing about the line is clearly the stacking of OBC's. Between FCD, SH, veteran, travel agent, and special promos, we've have had as much as $1800 in OBC on a single sailing, and usually come in at a minimum of about $1200 on any cruise longer than 14 days . Even for our upcoming week-long cruise on the Caribbean, my husband, son and I have $950 in combined OBC. BTW, I have another little trick about using OBC that I'll tell you about in person on that 4/15 sailing.
❤love your videos. Always informative. I’ve not sailed on Princess but I’ll have to try them. We usually sail Celebrity or Oceania, so I’ll give them a try. You need to book your mom a river cruise, she will love it. We usually go late November early December to catch the Christmas markets. Now much more relaxed. We have sailed AmaWaterways and Viking. AMA definitely has the personal touch.
We've sailed a few lines but settled on Princess for a "real" cruise and Carnival for a quick getaway. Princess has just the right amount of things to do and places to relax. And the medallion technology is great. It didn't work so well when if first came out but on our last cruise it was amazing. I love being able to order anything on the phone and have it delivered wherever I am. I'm re-visiting Holland America this July. I'm hoping they do as well as Princess.
I just went on the same boat you went on, and the beds were comfy but I didn't like the pillows. Food and people were nice. Good. I got sea sick alot tho pretty rocky. But it was a good trip.
Another fun and informative vlog .. Thank you for sharing! In combining this one along with playing around with the cruise plum website, and revisiting your first one sharing so much about them, I now have a better grasp of how to make the most of their search engine. Oh and I didn't know about being able to use the sanctuary pool. Thanks! Also, are you booking direct with Princess or the other cruise lines? Or do you use another site?
I have booked directly with the cruise lines. I might start using a travel agent in the future, because they can oftentimes give me a little more onboard credit. But I haven't found one yet.
Thanks for a great video Kevin - we will be getting on the Caribbean Princess this Saturday and this confirms that chose a great ship and line for a quick Spring Vacation 🥰
We are going to Alaska next month on Princess. Booked this last year and I was a little leery with the pandemic still going on, but we also bought the extra travel insurance just in case.
Just returned from great 7-day eastern Caribbean cruise on Regal Princess out of Ft Lauderdale as a solo traveler. I was genuinely surprised how easy this was as I usually associate Norwegian as best for solo cruises. I have never felt so comfortable traveling alone, not because Princess emphasizes solo cruiser treatment, but maybe because they don’t make a big deal out of it?! Even fellow cruisers traveling with others were sanguine and I did also notice there were a lot of solos enjoying the cruise. Solo cruisers to be- don’t hesitate! Everything was great…medallion technology, employee attitudes, comfy beds, interior cabin storage & space. One knock - the mdr food was not exceptional… but the buffet & Alfredo’s were great as was the 24/7 International cafe for coffee & snacks. Can’t wait for my next Princess cruise! Also bought the stock to boost onboard credits next time (must own for 3 weeks prior to sailing minimum to get the credit).
Sounds like Princess might be the right line for my first cruise. I'm a solo traveler who wants relaxation and ocean breezes.. not rollercoasters, rockwall's and screaming kids, but also not the raunchy adult debauchery that Virgin seems to be attracting. I actually think Regent Seven Seas would be perfect for me, but I'm not rich 😂.
Carnival does a similar thing to the wake show. LOL, that's hours after I am up though. I wish the shared status across the brands under the Carnival umbrella but they don't. I'm platinum on Carnival and probably why I stick with them for most of my cruises at this point.
Another great video, Kevin. Connie & I love Princess Cruises! And we love the Wake Show! And the beds - you pretty much nailed all the reasons to love Princess Cruises. I'm going to send the link to this video to a friend who is trying to decide whether or not he and his wife will cruise.
I've only been on one cruise - on the Grand Princess, in February, and I LOVED it. They look after you so well and I have to agree about The Wake Show. I watched it every day. Our cruise director, "some random African, Jayson (with a y)" was hilarious and I looked forward every day to see what he was going to do. BTW, my description of Jayson is how he referred to himself. Another good thing as far as I'm concerned, is that the ships aren't as big as others, so there were no crowds. I am going on another Princess cruise in November, and I see no reason to try any other line, there's everything I love on the love boat. Especially the soft serve!
Had to pop in here to add an endorsement for Jayson with a "Y." I just adored him on the Enchanted, where he was an Assistant Director. I knew he was headed for bigger things. I'm going to cross my fingers that he is still there in September for Alaska.
We’re friends with Mark & will be on C. Princess Ap15 & Ap29. You’re right-they have the most comfy beds! We also do Royal & Carnival. On Royal I always have to ask for their mattress toppers, usually double. And also the OBCs- we get the shareholders every time on Princess (even with our casino deals) but we can’t get it on Carnival (with them)!!!! And they have the best & free! movies on your big cabin tv, & on Lido deck with blankets & still free popcorn, unlike Royal & Carnival. And the NYC style pizza is so good on the Lido. The great steakhouse was only $29, (now $39) till last month while Royal is $60 & Carnival is up to $48. See ya on the ship, Ellyn
@@30AndAWakeUp just got off Wonder. Was so surprised that their mattresses were so comfortable-finally! All the other royals, had to ask for double mattress toppers. Now it’s about as comfy as the princess ones!!
Absolutely love your videos. We love Princess too. FYI, they also give on board credit for referrals. You just need to include that info when booking. Will be interested to see what you think of the Medallion net when you're transatlantic cruising later this spring. It was so terrible for us on our transatlantic last year (actually absent) on the Sky. Hoping that won't be the same on the Regal when we leave next week. However, Princess was great about giving us a full refund on for the internet package on that trip, b/c they couldn't get the interenet up and running. That's another thing we like about them; they are so accommodating and try to do quick service recovery for any issue. For example, we contracted Covid at the very end of our Transatlantic last year (actually the very last day of the cruise) and they even put us up at a hotel in London on their dime for the length of our quarantine period. It doesn't get better than that IMHO!
This seems great. I’ve loved the cruises I’ve been on (one notable exception…river cruise on the Nile in Egypt…EVERYONE got food poisoning…sickest I’ve ever been in my life 😮! But that’s a different scenario) On the ocean cruises I’ve been on, I’ve loved them, but there were things that made them stressful. Like so much important information being delivered via loudspeaker, with lots of competing background noise. For people who are neurodivergent (or my new favorite term, neurospicy 😊), auditory filtering can be REALLY hard. So I always felt like everybody else had some piece of important information that I had missed. It was like this low-level hum of anxiety that never left. Also, they would give out multi-step instructions over audio, and expect you to remember the steps. Which isn’t a big deal for most people…but when you have limited working memory slots, and a lot of them are being taken up by processing out-of-routine sensory input…it’s like, man, by the time you hit step 4, I’ve lost step 1. 😳 Anyway. My point being, everything you need to know being written down inside the app and able to be accessed anytime you wanna look at it…chef’s kiss! 😊 …and also the comfortable beds. 😅
oh wow...you went on a cruise that included the Nile...that is sooooo cool. Only thing they really announce on here is when a port is cancelled via weather. very limited announcements
Good morning. I’m new to your channel. I’m really enjoying your content and different points of view. I’m joining Caribbean Princess 4/8/23, will you be on that ship?
I just subscribed, I was hoping to see the count turn to 100k, but no such luck. It'll happen soon! Princess is my cruise line, too, although I was very disappointed in May 2022 when I was sailing solo in the eastern Mediterranean because their internet didn't work at all. I couldn't even download email but they still charged me! (I'm a Platinum Captain's Circle member, so I got one device's access free but paid so that I could connect a second device.) I still haven't forgiven them for treating me that shabbily, but all the things you say about Princess are true. I know I'll end up going back.
Oh my. I would reach out via email, so you’re not getting just a customer service rep. I think you’ll get refunded. And thanks for subbing! You were 99920!!!! ☺️
@@30AndAWakeUp You'll get to 100k in no time! I couldn't even find a Princess Cruises customer service phone number or email - they don't want to hear from you. That is why I am so disappointed in them. 😞
Totally agree with your list. I'm on the Emerald Princess right now, heading to the Panama Canal. One thing I found odd...The Sanctuary. Really nice area on the ship to quietly relax, but Princess charges guests to spend time in there. The two times I've walked past it, not a single person was using it. I believe it's $20/half-day, $40/whole-day. I don't understand it.
I like the deck plans of princess ships, customer services in general. I'm very comfortable bed in the state room.. I am. Not so sure about the toilet paper location in the bathroom as well as the shower carton,. I have not many negative experience about food in the general but wish they will bring back the grand coffee package.😂
Nice list Kevin! Thanks for the good info re onboard credits. Do you need to be a registered shareholder for that perk, or just an ordinary shareholder with a broker as intermediary? Also was wondering about vax status -- technically, as a Canadian, I'm not supposed to be able to enter the US without proof of vaccination, although I've noted people have driven across the land border and were never asked at all. I've also heard about cruise passengers who were not allowed off at certain ports (recently) because they had no proof of vax. Little bit complicated to be sure, but would appreciate if you could shed a little light on this issue. Happy Sailing!...from North Vancouver
Just an ordinary share holder. You just have to submit your brokerage statement to them via email with your name and cruise number. It's pretty easy. Ive never had to show any vaccination info...but I am not sure for Canadians. Next one I meet...I'll ask though.
We really wanted to book a Princess cruise around the Caribbean (for November) however our travel agent informed us that we can not enter the US unless we are fully vaccinated, so have today booked with P&O instead.
😊 I am drinking my morning coffee ☕️ and watching this cruise 🚢 video! Can you lead me to a video of your that goes more in-depth on the stock share and Princess Cruises? Edited to say I am on spring break 😊
***Q*** As you approach 100k subscribers...which travel series did you see your biggest jump in subscribers...Van Life...Thailand...living on a cruise ship?
Great episode.... just FYI, Royal does a morning show on their ships as well. They are usually taped the night before, and we always watch the videos. They are entertaining and educational. Question about the demographics of the Princess clientele... is it A LOT older than on Royal? My folks preferred Princess and I always got the impression that they cater to an older demographic.
Hey Kevin👋 I see you’re still having a great time cruising-so I’m going to have to book a Princess cruise now-never been and the ships look great thanks! Did I understand you correctly that if I get Carnival corp stock I can get onboard credit for Holland America and Princess? If so that’s cool
Another good video, I always ask them to split into two beds instead of one queen bed to eliminate the topper issue, and I have a wider center aisle to get in and out of bed. I’m a big guy. Also, I can sleep in one bed one night, if I want to face the wall, and then switch to the other bed the next night to face the other wall…
Now I love Princess just because of the many pools, are there any lap pools? Sanctuary pool is my thing! ❤ After your video it will be just another pool 😂
Thanks for this video. I'm a solo currently trying to decide on a similar itinerary from Norwegian, princess and msc. Norwegian star, Island Princess or msc preziosa, to longyearbyen. Its a tough decision!
I have cruised the other lines and Princess is still my favorite. I absolutely love Azamara Cruises in the Mediterranean their 4 ships carry a maximum of 686 passengers. Azamara Cruises had been part of Royal Caribbean Cruises until it was sold in Jan. 2021 so I don’t know how that will affect the cruising experience.
I also like Princess cruises, (out of my 119 cruises, 5 have been Princess) BUT in the past, they were more expensive. I will look at them again for "SOLO" prices....
I always pack light (carryon only) and I love that Princess has a laundry room in almost every deck . Just like a regular coin operated self serve laundromat.
Yeah, it’s one of the reasons I really like Princess.
Princess Cruises owes you a free cruise. That was a marvelous run down on the good points of Princess Cruises, thanks.
Awe thank you! 🤗
The food is good, the people are friendly, and Voice of the Ocean is fun. The ships are perfect if you want that classic cruise ship experience.
Agree!
The Beds are comfortable. I like your comments. I do like Princess as well.
Yeah they are the best
Good video. I’ve been on 35 princess cruises so obviously I agree with everything you said. Lost my hubby (and best travel partner) 2 years ago. I’m not brave enough to travel solo but would like to try some day. My daughter and I will sail the 22 - 29th. Maybe our paths will cross on the ship.
That will be a nice cruise with your daughter. Check out the facebook page cruises for solos...it's a good group of folks.
Barbara, I am so sorry for your loss. Cruises are a great place to step out and try traveling solo because there is so much support available.
I just wanted to say thanks for telling about Cruise Plum. I've found two solo cruise deals that make sense for me and are a good bargain. I may not have found them otherwise. Thanks again.
Great to hear!
Love cruising on Princess. Didn’t know about the extra onboard credit for owning stock. We’ll need to look into this one. 😊 and Ya their beds are great!!
My favorite cruise line!
Never sailed princess but you’ve definitely convinced me to check one out
I really like it
Great list of tips! I didn't know about the shareholder credit until I watched this video. I had 2 cruises booked and sent my shareholder info to Princess and got $250 OBC on my first cruise and $100 on my second!
Thank you for this tip!
Sweet!!!
It seems like they have a really nice vibe all around.
They really do
I am recently retired, and my hubby retired almost 2 years ago. We started with Princess in 2013 doing a 14-day roundtrip from LA to Hawaii. Since then, we have done 8 more. We tested out Carnival and we both agreed that was not a good fit for us. Then we did one with NCL and it was okay but we both missed the feeling of coming home that we get with Princess. All the reasons you gave are great. Our next cruise is in November, and we are out of FCD"s and will be getting more as you can only get those when on one of their ships. It's a great investment. Thanks for sharing!
Very cool!
I am really enjoying your films - like you I spent a long time in the Navy (RN not US) and miss being at sea, so a long solo voyage sounds fantastic - need to get saving
Thanks! Yeah, it really is a great at sea experience for us former sailors.
Thanks for the eye opening review of Princess Cruise Lines...will definitely consider for my next cruise!
Very cool!
We did our first cruise on the Grand Princess in January and everything went so smoothly for us first time cruisers. The medallion technology definitely made things easy. It was an amazing trip.
Oh, that is so great to hear. I'll be on Grand Princess for an Alaskan, Hawaiian and transpacific cruise. Can't wait!
Kevin - I agree w/ you regarding the beds on Princess!! We are MSC Yacht Club fans, and the Princess blows the Yacht Club beds away!! The down-like comforter is amazing…the pillows are squishy and amazing. Princess has the BEST beds - probably on LAND or Sea!!
Yeah, I dont know why others just dont by from the place they do!
I have been on 15 cruises and sailed three different cruise lines--the majority with Princess--we always seemed to go back--now it feels like home so we stay with Princess---we love the ships, the service, and of course the itineraries.
I feel the same
My favourite too! Glad you are enjoying!
I love it!
AWESOME KEVIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS ON 100K !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🎉
Thank you so much 😀
Love your review and happy energy !!! We too are Platinum and even if we weren't, Princess really knows how to spoil you with their genuine friendliness and warmth ! Happy cruising with Princess and cheers to you !
Thanks so much, Marcia. Yeah, Princess is definitely my favorite line thus far.
@@30AndAWakeUp Great ! Holland America is right up there with Princess plus all cruising on HAL is recognized on Princess so your tier can go up rapidly ! HAL has 2 very large pools - great for swimming and laps. Few kiddo's on HAL. Food and service are exquisite but darn that Princess Pizza and their beds rule ! We enjoy Celebrity too, but HAL and Princess are priced better and for some reason, like you said, we feel more at home with Princess. It's the tangibles and intangibles equally 🙂! Happy Easter and joy to you ! m.
@@marciasanguinetti3900 Happy Easter to you as well!
So close to 100k!!! I hope you'll do a celebratory 'watch' video to count down to your milestone! This is a fantastic achievement and I'm so excited for you!
slowly but surely...I do hope I am somewhere where I can live stream
@@30AndAWakeUp Same! Worse comes to worse, maybe you can grab a fru fru coffee and record your screen. We are here for it and you. Thanks for sharing your amazing adventures!
I can't believe you didn't mention your fav Butter Pecan lattes😂
haha...I should have
Wow ! What a great video, Kevin. Thank you. We are Princess Elite Level cruisers and have traveled the World on their ships. We don't post negative stuff. Princess has always been our favorite even at times when we could have been critical of something. We Love Princess and they have taken care of us well during some LONG cruises. (49 and 56 days) and several Transatlantic Voyages. Everything you've touched on this video is correct including the OBC's for Veterans and Stockholders. They apply to us as well. Thank-you for posting. Really enjoy your videos ! PS: Our 50 year old son's name is Kevin .
Very cool! I think I'll be sailing them a lot in the future.
Wow, the Princess Cruises seems to have it together! The packages and technology sound awesome, along with the "well- thought-of" beds! I would not appreciate falling in the cracks of a queen-sized bed!! They seem to concentrate on practical stuff which is great!! Thanks for sharing!!!🤗🛏🥤🌺🌅🛳👍
They do for sure :)
Thank you for sharing and congratulations on 100k! Now you have to pack a spot for the silver UA-cam plaque.
haha...good point
I'm a huge fan of The Love Boat and I'll be 45 this June so I'll definitely cruise with Princess
you can watch every episode on Princess cruises :)
Some good savings there Kevin. Hope you are having a great time. Good luck for 100K. Be there soon. Jonathan 🇬🇧
Thanks, Jonathan!
@@30AndAWakeUp totally seperate Kevin can I ask have you been to Bali and if so which part would you recommend and is it safe. My 22 year old son is looking to go September. Thanks in advance
wow, interesting destinations!
They are!
I love Princess too , and your channel !!! Keep it coming .
Thank you so much Theresa
Thank you for posting positive comments about Princess. I agree with everything you featured. One more thing that Princess does is give away free cruise charms & a bracelet at their EFFY jewelry store. You have to listen to the mandatory sales pitch that lasts about 20 mins but they make it fun w/ free raffle tickets, champagne & a different charm each day.
Nailed it!!! I love all cruise lines and am not "loyal" to anybody but my spouse. That said, we have cruised Princess more than any line and feel most comfortable on them. I will go on any line but if the cost, itinerary, etc. are close to equal, I would pick Princess. One thing I love is that the jacuzzi jets are mild and don't bubble up two feet of water in your face.
👍🤩💝Awesome. Thank you.💝
Thank you! Cheers!
Totally agree when I entered the terminal and they said put everything away all you need out is your medallion. I was shocked. But was literally walk up scan, go through security and on the ship never stopped walking.
yeah, soooo easy
Great video Kevin! 10 more days till we board!
Sooooo awesome! See you guys soon!! :)
Wow the wake show sounds awesome!
I like it! ☺️
We love Princess Cruises. We’ve been on other lines but Princess is just the best experience for us.
same!
First time cruiser here. Will be on Royal Princess to Alaska for 7 days! I can’t to good experience with Royal Princess!
I've heard Royal is a beautiful ship!!!!
Hi Kevin great review I the medallion technology the bed and the tv in the rooms also. Most cruise directors usually give general info when you turn on the tv but every morning that is really cool!! Use some of your credits for a high end restaurant 😅
haha...definitely using those credits on food!! haha!
😅 You forgot the laundry rooms onboard!!? OMG they are the best... that's why I love cruising Princess 🤩🤩🤩
I definitely did...100% in my top 3 things!
You should have 100k soon! Enjoy your content!
Slowly but surely
I was gifted a membership to your channel! Thank you to who ever was this sweet person !!
Sweet! :)
I'm gonna guess it was KeLe. She's a gem.
Glad to be back with the crew. I left a job to start my own biz and it’s been very rough financially.
Sooooo you like Princess Cruises? 😂 Stay safe brother. Almost at that 100K mark. 🎉
haha...I do! I like the people on 34 cruises better though!
Thanks for this info. You often say how much you love Princess and I appreciate you doing a video on the why.
I forgot to mention so many other reasons but I hope people understand why I like it so much
You also forgot that Princess Cruises started the Cruise boom with the show THE LOVE BOAT...
Good point
congrats on 100k
Thank you so much 😀
Sounds like Princess will be a good fit for me. I don't need rock climbing walls and amusement parks, either. Love the OBC offerings, adult pools, and lots of live music. Not to sound like a Disney shill, but the cruise director does a daily morning show. It is a bit tongue and cheek sometimes, but I also enjoy starting my morning off by watching. Nice to see that Princess does one as well. You are doing a great job at selling the Princess experience. Thanks!
I really need to come do a Disney cruise with you!
@@30AndAWakeUp It would be amusing to see how you feel about it. Of course, it all depends on the ship, itinerary, ports, and time of year. As you know, those can create a very different experience, but Disney is definitely not for everyone...lol You know, I got ya if you ever want to do one!
Thanks for the info!
Thanks for watching 🙏
Princess is our favorite.
Same!!
Great video, Kevin. As I've told you in our messages, with only 3 exceptions, we have been almost exclusively Princess cruisers since 2000 -- and our favorite thing about the line is clearly the stacking of OBC's. Between FCD, SH, veteran, travel agent, and special promos, we've have had as much as $1800 in OBC on a single sailing, and usually come in at a minimum of about $1200 on any cruise longer than 14 days . Even for our upcoming week-long cruise on the Caribbean, my husband, son and I have $950 in combined OBC. BTW, I have another little trick about using OBC that I'll tell you about in person on that 4/15 sailing.
Im excited to hear the trick!!!!!
❤love your videos. Always informative. I’ve not sailed on Princess but I’ll have to try them. We usually sail Celebrity or Oceania, so I’ll give them a try. You need to book your mom a river cruise, she will love it. We usually go late November early December to catch the Christmas markets. Now much more relaxed. We have sailed AmaWaterways and Viking. AMA definitely has the personal touch.
I have heard Celebrity is very comparable to Princess. I am definitely trying to convince her :)
Great video ! I've not had the desire to cruse, but you have changed my mind .
I like it....some people dont! Thanks for being a subscriber for over 2 years now! :)
looking good. see you next time.
Thanks 👍
Love Princess going on the Emerald and this will be our 8 cruise with the Princess line. ❤
Very cool...I haven't tried Emerald yet.
This will be the first time on the Emerald.
We have sailed the island Grand Sapphire Golden Ruby Crown
Great video, thanks! I may have to check them out now :)
I really like Princess.
We've sailed a few lines but settled on Princess for a "real" cruise and Carnival for a quick getaway. Princess has just the right amount of things to do and places to relax. And the medallion technology is great. It didn't work so well when if first came out but on our last cruise it was amazing. I love being able to order anything on the phone and have it delivered wherever I am. I'm re-visiting Holland America this July. I'm hoping they do as well as Princess.
Very cool I plan on trying Holland soon too.
I just went on the same boat you went on, and the beds were comfy but I didn't like the pillows. Food and people were nice. Good. I got sea sick alot tho pretty rocky. But it was a good trip.
Yeah some people love the pillows some hate them. So I get that for sure. I think you can request firmer pillows.
Another fun and informative vlog .. Thank you for sharing! In combining this one along with playing around with the cruise plum website, and revisiting your first one sharing so much about them, I now have a better grasp of how to make the most of their search engine. Oh and I didn't know about being able to use the sanctuary pool. Thanks! Also, are you booking direct with Princess or the other cruise lines? Or do you use another site?
I have booked directly with the cruise lines. I might start using a travel agent in the future, because they can oftentimes give me a little more onboard credit. But I haven't found one yet.
For the record! Dan France is hilarious. He’s a great cruise director.
Yeah, he's great
So close to 100k!!😀
Slowly but surely! :)
Great video Kevin! I just became Elite before Covid….. looking forward to my first adventure 💕
Woot woot! Congrats!
I cannot wait to be on my first cruise 4/22! Thanks this was very informative!
Awesome!!! :)
Thanks for a great video Kevin - we will be getting on the Caribbean Princess this Saturday and this confirms that chose a great ship and line for a quick Spring Vacation 🥰
See you soon!!!!!
We're getting onboard her on the 15th. Will see Kevin then.
@@neresq his fame keeps on rising! Now to get him to 100k subscribers safe travels and enjoy your vacation cruise
Congratulations on almost 100K. Everyone like and subscribe 🎉
Slowly but surely! Thanks, Andy!!!
These videos are so fun. I feel like I am on the cruise with you without the hassle of actually traveling! I will take a real cruise soon though.
Glad you like them! :)
We are going to Alaska next month on Princess. Booked this last year and I was a little leery with the pandemic still going on, but we also bought the extra travel insurance just in case.
That will be great. No one does Alaska like Princess.
Good stuff as always Kev
Appreciate that, Kevin.
Just returned from great 7-day eastern Caribbean cruise on Regal Princess out of Ft Lauderdale as a solo traveler. I was genuinely surprised how easy this was as I usually associate Norwegian as best for solo cruises. I have never felt so comfortable traveling alone, not because Princess emphasizes solo cruiser treatment, but maybe because they don’t make a big deal out of it?! Even fellow cruisers traveling with others were sanguine and I did also notice there were a lot of solos enjoying the cruise. Solo cruisers to be- don’t hesitate!
Everything was great…medallion technology, employee attitudes, comfy beds, interior cabin storage & space. One knock - the mdr food was not exceptional… but the buffet & Alfredo’s were great as was the 24/7 International cafe for coffee & snacks. Can’t wait for my next Princess cruise! Also bought the stock to boost onboard credits next time (must own for 3 weeks prior to sailing minimum to get the credit).
Very cool. I’m glad more people are finding Princess
Thank you great video, we just booked our first cruise on Princess ! we noticed your watch clip / holder for the medallion ? what brand is that one ?
I can’t remember…I found it on Amazon
Sounds like Princess might be the right line for my first cruise. I'm a solo traveler who wants relaxation and ocean breezes.. not rollercoasters, rockwall's and screaming kids, but also not the raunchy adult debauchery that Virgin seems to be attracting. I actually think Regent Seven Seas would be perfect for me, but I'm not rich 😂.
Regent does look like a beauty!!!
If you are looking for a cruise with older people and very few kids and not partiers then princess is perfect for you, like us.
😂😂 Duly noted, this made me laugh so much. Thought I'd missed cruising for years until this week. Home now and loving the quietness. 😅💛😌
Princess Cruises DON'T have the right to be only for rich people and I dare anyone PROVE OTHERWISE
@@30AndAWakeUpPrincess Cruises DON'T HAVE ANY LEGAL RIGHT TO BE ONLY FOR RICH PEOPLE AND I DARE ANYONE PROVE OTHERWISE 😡😡😡😡
I CANNOT WAIT (In caps on purpose 😃)
Yay!!!
Carnival does a similar thing to the wake show. LOL, that's hours after I am up though. I wish the shared status across the brands under the Carnival umbrella but they don't. I'm platinum on Carnival and probably why I stick with them for most of my cruises at this point.
Understand that for sure.
Another great video, Kevin. Connie & I love Princess Cruises! And we love the Wake Show! And the beds - you pretty much nailed all the reasons to love Princess Cruises.
I'm going to send the link to this video to a friend who is trying to decide whether or not he and his wife will cruise.
Hope it helps them make a good decision. Thanks for commenting, Steve.
Elite member here princess cruise’s is my family
Awesome!!!!!
I've only been on one cruise - on the Grand Princess, in February, and I LOVED it. They look after you so well and I have to agree about The Wake Show. I watched it every day. Our cruise director, "some random African, Jayson (with a y)" was hilarious and I looked forward every day to see what he was going to do. BTW, my description of Jayson is how he referred to himself. Another good thing as far as I'm concerned, is that the ships aren't as big as others, so there were no crowds. I am going on another Princess cruise in November, and I see no reason to try any other line, there's everything I love on the love boat. Especially the soft serve!
Very cool! I will be on Grand Princess for an Alaskan, Hawaiian and transpacific cruise to New Zealand soon...so glad to hear you loved it!
@@30AndAWakeUp our cruise was to New Zealand. I love NZ
Had to pop in here to add an endorsement for Jayson with a "Y." I just adored him on the Enchanted, where he was an Assistant Director. I knew he was headed for bigger things. I'm going to cross my fingers that he is still there in September for Alaska.
@@judithcardoso6682 and he can dance!
We’re friends with Mark & will be on C. Princess Ap15 & Ap29.
You’re right-they have the most comfy beds! We also do Royal & Carnival. On Royal I always have to ask for their mattress toppers, usually double.
And also the OBCs- we get the shareholders every time on Princess (even with our casino deals) but we can’t get it on
Carnival (with them)!!!!
And they have the best & free! movies on your big cabin tv, & on Lido deck with blankets & still free popcorn, unlike Royal & Carnival. And the NYC style pizza is so good on the Lido. The great steakhouse was only $29, (now $39) till last month while Royal is $60 & Carnival is up to $48.
See ya on the ship, Ellyn
Great stuff...thanks Ellyn. See you soon!
@@30AndAWakeUp just got off Wonder. Was so surprised that their mattresses were so comfortable-finally! All the other royals, had to ask for double mattress toppers. Now it’s about as comfy as the princess ones!!
Absolutely love your videos. We love Princess too. FYI, they also give on board credit for referrals. You just need to include that info when booking. Will be interested to see what you think of the Medallion net when you're transatlantic cruising later this spring. It was so terrible for us on our transatlantic last year (actually absent) on the Sky. Hoping that won't be the same on the Regal when we leave next week. However, Princess was great about giving us a full refund on for the internet package on that trip, b/c they couldn't get the interenet up and running. That's another thing we like about them; they are so accommodating and try to do quick service recovery for any issue. For example, we contracted Covid at the very end of our Transatlantic last year (actually the very last day of the cruise) and they even put us up at a hotel in London on their dime for the length of our quarantine period. It doesn't get better than that IMHO!
Oh no...I'll be on Island Princess...I hope it's still good but we shall see. I'll be on both Sky and Regal in Europe in the summer.
Totally agree. WO]onderful cruise line.
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This seems great. I’ve loved the cruises I’ve been on (one notable exception…river cruise on the Nile in Egypt…EVERYONE got food poisoning…sickest I’ve ever been in my life 😮! But that’s a different scenario)
On the ocean cruises I’ve been on, I’ve loved them, but there were things that made them stressful. Like so much important information being delivered via loudspeaker, with lots of competing background noise. For people who are neurodivergent (or my new favorite term, neurospicy 😊), auditory filtering can be REALLY hard. So I always felt like everybody else had some piece of important information that I had missed. It was like this low-level hum of anxiety that never left.
Also, they would give out multi-step instructions over audio, and expect you to remember the steps. Which isn’t a big deal for most people…but when you have limited working memory slots, and a lot of them are being taken up by processing out-of-routine sensory input…it’s like, man, by the time you hit step 4, I’ve lost step 1. 😳
Anyway. My point being, everything you need to know being written down inside the app and able to be accessed anytime you wanna look at it…chef’s kiss! 😊
…and also the comfortable beds. 😅
oh wow...you went on a cruise that included the Nile...that is sooooo cool. Only thing they really announce on here is when a port is cancelled via weather. very limited announcements
@@30AndAWakeUp yeah it WAS cool, until we got sick. Lots of great scenery and temples!!!
Good morning. I’m new to your channel. I’m really enjoying your content and different points of view. I’m joining Caribbean Princess 4/8/23, will you be on that ship?
I will be! I am on her until April 29th! See you soon, Margaret!!!
I just subscribed, I was hoping to see the count turn to 100k, but no such luck. It'll happen soon! Princess is my cruise line, too, although I was very disappointed in May 2022 when I was sailing solo in the eastern Mediterranean because their internet didn't work at all. I couldn't even download email but they still charged me! (I'm a Platinum Captain's Circle member, so I got one device's access free but paid so that I could connect a second device.) I still haven't forgiven them for treating me that shabbily, but all the things you say about Princess are true. I know I'll end up going back.
Oh my. I would reach out via email, so you’re not getting just a customer service rep. I think you’ll get refunded. And thanks for subbing! You were 99920!!!! ☺️
@@30AndAWakeUp You'll get to 100k in no time! I couldn't even find a Princess Cruises customer service phone number or email - they don't want to hear from you. That is why I am so disappointed in them. 😞
Totally agree with your list. I'm on the Emerald Princess right now, heading to the Panama Canal. One thing I found odd...The Sanctuary. Really nice area on the ship to quietly relax, but Princess charges guests to spend time in there. The two times I've walked past it, not a single person was using it. I believe it's $20/half-day, $40/whole-day. I don't understand it.
Yeah..I don’t understand either. Make it adults only or add it to a package
I like the deck plans of princess ships, customer services in general. I'm very comfortable bed in the state room.. I am. Not so sure about the toilet paper location in the bathroom as well as the shower carton,. I have not many negative experience about food in the general but wish they will bring back the grand coffee package.😂
Haha...yes...the toilet paper location is a negative for sure! And I am not too happy about the coffee package disappearance.
Nice list Kevin!
Thanks for the good info re onboard credits. Do you need to be a registered shareholder for that perk, or just an ordinary shareholder with a broker as intermediary?
Also was wondering about vax status -- technically, as a Canadian, I'm not supposed to be able to enter the US without proof of vaccination, although I've noted people have driven across the land border and were never asked at all. I've also heard about cruise passengers who were not allowed off at certain ports (recently) because they had no proof of vax. Little bit complicated to be sure, but would appreciate if you could shed a little light on this issue.
Happy Sailing!...from North Vancouver
Just an ordinary share holder. You just have to submit your brokerage statement to them via email with your name and cruise number. It's pretty easy. Ive never had to show any vaccination info...but I am not sure for Canadians. Next one I meet...I'll ask though.
We really wanted to book a Princess cruise around the Caribbean (for November) however our travel agent informed us that we can not enter the US unless we are fully vaccinated, so have today booked with P&O instead.
awww sorry to hear that
😊 I am drinking my morning coffee ☕️ and watching this cruise 🚢 video! Can you lead me to a video of your that goes more in-depth on the stock share and Princess Cruises? Edited to say I am on spring break 😊
Awesome! I dont have a video on the stock share yet. But I will in the future.
@@30AndAWakeUp cool 😎 I would very interested in the video!
Also works with Seabourn as well……although I paid 1400 for my 100 shares
***Q***
As you approach 100k subscribers...which travel series did you see your biggest jump in subscribers...Van Life...Thailand...living on a cruise ship?
Definitely Van Life. I probably got around 60k subs from that. I think I've gotten around 8k from cruising so far. So that one is doing well too.
Enjoy your videos, and info you offer us. Do you know if the pools are fresh, or salt water?
Fresh water
Great episode.... just FYI, Royal does a morning show on their ships as well. They are usually taped the night before, and we always watch the videos. They are entertaining and educational. Question about the demographics of the Princess clientele... is it A LOT older than on Royal? My folks preferred Princess and I always got the impression that they cater to an older demographic.
Definitely less kids onboard because they don’t have a lot of the water parks and such. But I’d say it’s similar to Royal, just less kids
Omg yes I spent every night laying in my comfy bed eating guacamole and chips streaming superior donuts. Yes I finished all 8 seasons. LOL
haha..i need to check that out
Hey Kevin👋 I see you’re still having a great time cruising-so I’m going to have to book a Princess cruise now-never been and the ships look great thanks! Did I understand you correctly that if I get Carnival corp stock I can get onboard credit for Holland America and Princess? If so that’s cool
Yes, and I think one more cruise line.
Loved the video! Question: here did you get the Medallion holder you are wearing on your Apple Watch? I would love to use something like that as well!
I got it on Amazon for like 5 bucks
@@30AndAWakeUp thanks so much I'll check it out!
Self serve laundry! No one really offers this but princess
I forgot to mention that! It really is in my top 3 favorite things about Princess
I've always wondered about Princess, I'm a NCL girl so far... and what?! I'm a carnival shareholder and didn't know about onboard credit, thanks!
Happy to help!
Another good video, I always ask them to split into two beds instead of one queen bed to eliminate the topper issue, and I have a wider center aisle to get in and out of bed. I’m a big guy. Also, I can sleep in one bed one night, if I want to face the wall, and then switch to the other bed the next night to face the other wall…
i kind of like that idea
Now I love Princess just because of the many pools, are there any lap pools? Sanctuary pool is my thing! ❤ After your video it will be just another pool 😂
I haven’t seen any lap pools
Sky princess has large almost lap pools. Largest pools at sea
Thank you @Glen T
Hey everyone. He is at 99.7K subscribers. If you are not subscribed, why not do so and see him make 100,000K
Slowly but surely! Thanks Peri!
How's the oceanview cabin been treating you? Will you make a comparison with an inside of the same age? Ie. Ruby's inside.
I should probably do that. Thanks for the idea.
Thanks for this video. I'm a solo currently trying to decide on a similar itinerary from Norwegian, princess and msc. Norwegian star, Island Princess or msc preziosa, to longyearbyen. Its a tough decision!
That is a tough one!!!
Msc won out in the end ❤
I have cruised the other lines and Princess is still my favorite. I absolutely love Azamara Cruises in the Mediterranean their 4 ships carry a maximum of 686 passengers. Azamara Cruises had been part of Royal Caribbean Cruises until it was sold in Jan. 2021 so I don’t know how that will affect the cruising experience.
I’d love to try Azamara
I also like Princess cruises, (out of my 119 cruises, 5 have been Princess) BUT in the past, they were more expensive. I will look at them again for "SOLO" prices....
wow...that's a lot of cruises...so cool
Thanks. We are trying to figure out Cunard, Princess or Hal for a transpacific, Vancouver to Oz.
Tough choice...Ive heard Cunard is an amazing transpacific experience.
Cunard is higher-end for sure.