Princess Cruises

pubguv · 19 Mar 21, 02:49 PM

Hi all
Just seen Princess are the latest cruise line to offer UK cruising. All looks good except everyone has to be vaccinated so that's me out as I have kids.

traceylou1972 · 19 Mar 21, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by pubguv

Hi all
Just seen Princess are the latest cruise line to offer UK cruising. All looks good except everyone has to be vaccinated so that's me out as I have kids.

Just read this morning that MSC will be UK cruising and no vaccinations required, all welcome. I believe they require a negative test within the 72 hours before sailing.

DisneyDose · 19 Mar 21, 03:56 PM

Yes so far it's P&O and Princess that require everyone to be vaccinated on these ad hoc summer cruises. They're planning on returning to their scheduled cruises from September 2021 onward. It seems to be a short term requirement until the dust settles. I believe they won't be selling inside cabins either for these initial cruises.

Mind you, have you seen the reported prices of these cruises to nowhere? �1200 for a 7 night cruise on P&O. Not cheap and I'm sure Princess will be priced equally as expensive.

gismo1554 · 22 Mar 21, 08:28 AM

No word on what Cunard are expecting. I agree though pricing isn't looking cheap but its looking around what I expected to be honest. P&O look like June and July are only 3 and 4 night cruises and are starting at �399 for 3 and �499 for 4 night per person. I'm expecting very similar pricing for Princess and Cunard.

pinkbelle · 22 Mar 21, 10:19 AM

Princess released their �From� pricing on Friday �539pp for a 3 night, �599pp for a 4 night. These are the Princess Plus fares, so include beverages, gratuities and WiFi.

Just_Pete · 22 Mar 21, 11:02 AM

Deffo would consider Princess (arguably moreso than P&O) as I like the Royal class ships from what I have seen, and the idea of the Medallion tech. Sky Princess in particular looks beautiful.

However as with the P&O Cruises and my age, I still have no idea when I am likely to be vaccinated, so hesitant to book.

If anything, it's now more likely to be MSC. Only if the rumours come through and we get a second option beyond Magnifica.

1972 · 8 Apr 21, 06:17 PM

I am tempted by the Regal Princess 3 night cruise at the end of July.

You can pay extra and get WiFi and all alcoholic drinks.

Never been on a Princess cruise, but thought this might be a good way to see what they are like.

My husband and I will both be fully vaccinated by then too.

Anyone booked one of the Staycations? Will we find enough to keep us occupied as there are no port stops?

Just_Pete · 8 Apr 21, 06:35 PM

I ended booking Sky Princess itinerary for Sept. Rather over-excitedly, and am now panicked I won�t have been vaxxed in time! Oops!

But this will be my first time with Princess. I�m a ship geek so have been researching and ships doing these are Royal class and seem really nice on board.

JAF · 8 Apr 21, 06:36 PM

We have sailed on the Regal Princess and she is a lovely ship with lots to do on board including outside gym equipment which is situated around the running track.

gismo1554 · 9 Apr 21, 08:14 AM

We're booked on Regal for a 4 night in August. Had the same thought as you in terms of a good way to see the ship plus its a holiday and God knows we all need one of them! We decided to splurg and booked a suite and did the drinks package thing as it works out such good value.

22 Mar 21, 10:19 AM	#5
	22 Mar 21, 10:19 AM pinkbelle Imagineer
pinkbelle Imagineer Join Date: Sep 03	Princess released their �From� pricing on Friday �539pp for a 3 night, �599pp for a 4 night. These are the Princess Plus fares, so include beverages, gratuities and WiFi.

8 Apr 21, 06:36 PM	#9
	8 Apr 21, 06:36 PM JAF Imagineer
JAF Imagineer Join Date: Apr 09	We have sailed on the Regal Princess and she is a lovely ship with lots to do on board including outside gym equipment which is situated around the running track.