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A quick note that if we follow @Host CJSKIDS rules, any ongoing discussions and queries should really be held on the main Sun Princess thread and not tagged onto this review. Which was meant to be brief lol!

Thanks for the live updates! On the Sanctuary, are you saying that they have already removed the option for non-Suite passengers to buy day passes? Thought it would have been something they aligned with the October change to Sanctuary Class (we are boarding again in September before the change and will hope to also enjoy the suite life!)

Yes, last month we got 3 selections from that night's MDR menu day appearing on the Deck 8 menu (it was day 2) so I reckon they have different Americana menus for each day to match with the MDR offerings.

Low by the sink in standard bathrooms, higher up on mini-suite bathrooms From our Deluxe Balcony: From CanadianBurger's Reserve Mini-Suite (now Sanctuary Mini-Suite):

Sox Fan Cruiser already reported a warning on some early morning noises from the Sanctuary deck being heard underneath in their suite. Enough for us to consider booking one on deck 15 instead as I am a light sleeper.

When we were on board in April, Trivia was mostly held in Princess Live!. There was an early morning Brain Teaser challenge held in O'Malleys at 9:15 and all the big game shows like Liars Club and Marriage Match were held in the Piazza

Can you see Reserve Collection dining listed as a benefit when you try to book a Cabana Deck Mini Suite? The Princess website states that Sanctuary Collection is replacing Signature Collection and Reserve Collection.

With the new Sanctuary Collection announcement, the old Reserve Collection Mini-Suites (category M1/M2) will now become Sanctuary Mini-Suites and get the additional benefit of access to the Sanctuary. The old Reserve Collection Cabana Mini-Suites (category C1/C2) on deck 9 will now become Cabana Deck Mini Suites but will lose the benefit of access to a private restaurant (unless already booked prior to April 23rd where this will still be honoured). In summary, the Mini-Suites categories will be known as: Category Name M1 Sanctuary Mini-Suite M2 Sanctuary Mini-Suite MA Mini-Suite MD Mini-Suite CA Cabana Mini-Suite CB Cabana Mini-Suite C1 Cabana Deck Mini-Suite C2 Cabana Deck Mini-Suite

I hope you get this for Sun but wondering if less likely now all those Sanctuary Collection changes are due to kick in on the October 14th cruise?

Yes, there was an incentive promotion to win a 3 day cruise for Travel Agents which was scheduled for Sun Princess after arrival in Fort Lauderdale: So assume something similar for the Star.

Yes, they are being replaced by Sanctuary Mini-Suites as part of the Sanctuary Collection (as I also stated on your other thread where you asked this question.) So they will now get free access to the Sanctuary along with a private restaurant, but not access to the Suite Lounge which can only used by the S9/S4/S2/S0 Suites in the Sanctuary Collection list below: Category Name prior to October 14 2024 Sanctuary Collection Name Total Number of Staterooms S9 Signature Suite Signature Suite 30 S4 Penthouse Suite Vista Suite 36 S2 Owner’s Suite Grand Suite 10 S0 Sky Suite Sky Suite 4 M1 Reserve Collection Mini-Suite Sanctuary Mini-Suite 83 M2 Reserve Collection Mini-Suite Sanctuary Mini-Suite 40 D0 Premium Deluxe Balcony Sanctuary Balcony 12

These are the new names. M1,M2,C1 and C2 used to be Reserve Collection. Now only M1 and M2 will get access to a private restaurant (along with any C1/C2 pre-existing bookings) Category Name M1 Sanctuary Mini-Suite M2 Sanctuary Mini-Suite MA Mini-Suite MD Mini-Suite CA Cabana Mini-Suite CB Cabana Mini-Suite C1 Cabana Deck Mini-Suite C2 Cabana Deck Mini-Suite

Yes, with the October 14th Sanctuary Collection changes, they become Sanctuary Mini Suites. Category Name prior to October 14 2024 Sanctuary Collection Name Total Number of Staterooms S9 Signature Suite Signature Suite 30 S4 Penthouse Suite Vista Suite 36 S2 Owner’s Suite Grand Suite 10 S0 Sky Suite Sky Suite 4 M1 Reserve Collection Mini-Suite Sanctuary Mini-Suite 83 M2 Reserve Collection Mini-Suite Sanctuary Mini-Suite 40 D0 Premium Deluxe Balcony Sanctuary Balcony 12 The other Reserve Collection staterooms were the Reserve Collection Cabana Mini-Suites (C1/C2) on Deck 9 which now become Cabana Deck Mini Suites and it looks like they are losing the benefit of a private restaurant (unless booked prior to the announcement).

It's a reduced Lara juice menu. We saw it displayed at Coffee and Cones on Deck 17 and the Promenade Bar on deck 9.

I posted a moan about the pricing on the the Star Princess Delayed thread too. Previously there was a clear gap between Signature Suite and the Penthouse (now Vista) pricing but now very little gap and way too much money! This is what I see on the UK site: