Sox Fan Cruiser

1 hour ago, chamima said:

 

Couldn't you just eat lunch there the first day and ask all of those questions then?

They used to let us use the gratis Specialty meal any time in the cruise rather than just the first night. Too bad that went away.

They have waved our specialty dining room meal on another day recently.  Not sure it actually went away if you mention it to the concierge. Not demand it but use sort of “ mention it”.🤪

And as a reminder, I won’t be answering live. I will get all the answers I can and will post when I get home.

Here's where are right now.  I honestly can't think of any other questions but if you have more, I'll take them.  I know that some of these have been answered already in other threads but i will still answers for myself to confirm them.

We leave for Rome on Wednesday night and board this ship on the 8th.

Signature Collection Questions

·       Overall experience

·       Embarkation experience (from Rome)

·       Sanctuary/Sun Deck

o   Overall experience

o   Aft view

o   Cost? 

o   Reserve Loungers? 

o   Shade?

o   Access to main area of Sanctuary? 

o   Sit in main area if Signature area is full? 

o   Food? 

o   Bar?

o   Price of cabanas?  Suites get first choice?  Reservation process.

o   Afternoon tea?

o   Kids?

·       Signature Restaurant

o   Menu

o   Different from Reserve Restaurant

o   Different from Main Dining Room

o   Breakfast

o   Different each day

o   Fresh squeezed orange juice

o   Noise from the Piazza

o   Mimosa’s for breakfast

o   Can we attend the Reserve restaurant

·       Signature Lounge

o   Overall experience

o   Bar Service

o   Concierge

o   Crowded?

o   Happy hours?

o   Entertainment

o   Food/Snacks

·       Misc

o   Aft elevators

o   Special Restaurant first night – book onboard (SOXFAN: If I try to book it on the app it is charging my credit card so I don’t want to do that.  I like to go to the suite dining room the first night to “report in”. But I will ask)

o   Access to Enclave

o   What restaurants are part of the first night program.

o   Balcony furniture?   Recline or don’t recline.

o   Reservations for the shows

o   Bathroom amenities

o    

NOTE:  I won’t be taking pictures of menus or food as I just like to enjoy my meal.  We don’t go to shows but we still ask the relevant questions above.

I know it’s a long way away but when will the 2026 British Isles cruise come out. (Yes, I have to have 2 years of cruises booked)

9 minutes ago, CatMom72 said:

Lol, as a fellow Bostonian, I’d have to agree that the lobster you get on a cruise (ANY cruise) is just sad compared to what you get in New England…especially for the price.  And while I agree prime rib is not “special,” I do love some tasty cow! 🤤

I knew I liked you!

Is prime rib that special?  As someone who doesn’t eat dead cow, it looks disgusting.  Raw and just a big slab of meat. Living in Boston, the fact that people get all ramped up about the lobster they serve on a ship is ridiculous too. 
 

If you enjoy this, then enjoy. 
 

But for me, this whole “prime rib trolly cart” in the Signature restaurant is a complete joke. 

Princess doesn’t wow anymore. This “game changer” will not be anything that WE consider special. 

1 hour ago, JimmyVWine said:

I've yet to see a single shrimp cocktail photo, (or in person) served on a Princess ship that didn't look awful.  Soggy, overcooked, wilted, waterlogged messes.  

Good point!  🤪

The money didn't bother me and I was even willing to put on a tie (the horror!!) but the meal was the deal breaker for me.  I'm not paying $150 for salmon!!  And that picture of the shrimp dish looked absolutely awful!!

I'll give up my seat so someone else can enjoy this experience.

The big production shows are not ready yet but the word is "soon".  Not sure what "soon" is.  There are some other smaller shows starting to happen.  I'll let you know in TEN days!!  🙂

8 minutes ago, Jemnibabe02 said:

That is my biggest question as well.  Is this a set menu or are there choices like eating in the main dining room?  Do we show up in the diner, deck 8, first for dinner at the designated time or do we go to Spellbound for cocktails first?  Thanks for any info you find.

If you scroll back to post 59, you will see the menu. 

And suit and tie or dress pants a blazer, collared shirt and tie is the same outfit. It’s just if they are made by the same material or not. 

Salmon?  Prime rib? Um, no.  Not anything special.  Another Princess fail. If you are going to make dinner part of the “special experience” make it special. 
 

I did not care at all about the price and was willing to pay any amount. Dinner not special. Have to wear a tie. I’m not THAT into magic. Would rather sit on my balcony and watch the sea. Again, that’s what makes cruising great, so many different things for different people.

1 hour ago, Sox Fan Cruiser said:

Even the menu isn't that exciting.  I think we are going to pass.

And the "we" in my post is 5:00_Somewhere so I least we are consistent!  🙂

Even the menu isn't that exciting.  I think we are going to pass.

Suit and tie?!  Ugh.

Still nothing for me to book anymore. I assume it will come back at some point. 

1 minute ago, SJpaul said:

anyone on the March 29th cruise able to book?  I soo want to do this for our 30th anniversary dinner

 

We’ve been told it isn’t available until the 4/8 cruise. They may have some “by invitation only” seatings to try it out and that would mean suites. But again it’s an uneducated guess

My (uneducated) guess is that they rolled it out incorrectly with the 5, 6:30 and 8pm times. And they are fixing it. But what do I know!?!?

Uh oh. It’s not on the app anymore. Maybe it won’t be ready for our sailing as planned. Now I have to obsess about something else!  😜

45 minutes ago, labcoat99 said:

I was able to book Spellbound on the app yesterday for our upcoming April 27th cruise. The app did take a very long time to load (longer than the usual long time) 🙂

What time did you book?

I’m a little (some would say a lot!) neurotic so I’m checking every hour or so!  🤪

1 hour ago, WanderingSenior said:

I'm on the May 18th cruise & am still not able to book a reservation; like Sox Fan Cruiser my app says "coming soon" and "no time slots available" when I try to book.  I see here and on other forums that people are able to book.  Is there a trick to this?!?  Or are the passengers who are able to book "elite" status or "suite" passengers?  Any answers would be appreciated -- I've been anxious to book this experience since we found out about it months ago!!!

I’m both Elite and Suite and nothing. Just be patient, it will show up soon.  I’m in IT and I would never work for Princess. They are not the best at anything technical. 🤪

Interesting. Because I’m on the April 8th cruise and we can’t book a time yet. It still says “coming soon”

7 hours ago, CatMom72 said:

6:30

It’s supposed to be 5, 7 and 9pm. That’s why I don’t think your reservation is valid. 

31 minutes ago, CatMom72 said:

Good luck! My husband was able to book it and after A LOT of spinning I was finally able to see our reservation in the app!

What time did you get?