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Tracie - we agree! The manager did say they are going to add more beds during dry dock but a re wanting to make more space available for wheelchairs so they may remove the tables at each lounger. We appreciate inclusion but not sure why you wouldn’t want a table with your lounger? I think limiting the number of loungers results in booking more cabanas. JMHO - I have no marketing degree! Glad you enjoyed your port days. Our loungers were full sun and we couldn’t tough it out.

I am the lady! Yes, they asked the ones in the Sanctuary on the first sea day about the following week. Once I found that out, we were able to snag the last cabanas for the sea day afternoons. I spoke to the Manager today and there was obviously a disconnect between us. He said Corporate policy is that no one can book the Sanctuary except on Embarkation Day. He said B2B passengers would just line up before 8:00 a.m. on that day so it is just easier to allow B2Bs to book ahead. Well, that makes sense! When Corporate policy doesn’t work - just make up your own. Bottom line, it’s always a challenge to get a spot on particular itineraries. We probably won’t have a problem on our next B2B in June. Baltics and then Norway and Iceland! 😂

I wish you luck, OP! I agree with @lx200gps - not a fan of the layout and lack of loungers. There are only about 20 but plenty of room for more. I think they would rather book the cabanas by keeping the # of loungers low. Now, my rant on the Sanctuary on the Sky! Apologies in advance! We are also on the Sky now. We were on the cruise prior to this one and although being first to the Sanctuary when we boarded, no loungers were available for sea days. We booked afternoon for the port days but on the second port day decided we could not handle the sun. We were hoping for better luck as “turnaround passengers” but on previous cruises you couldn’t book the following cruise until the last day of the first cruise. When I mentioned on day 3 that we were looking forward to booking loungers for the next cruise, the manager told me they were all booked already for sea days. They asked people on the first sea day ( when we couldn’t get a lounger) if they wanted to book the following cruise. So, even being onboard, we were out of luck. We bit the bullet and booked a cabana for the sea day afternoons as we had OBC to burn. I definitely mentioned this on the survey- Princess inconsistency - passengers should be able to expect the same procedure on every ship! Rant over 🙂

I would book it in a heartbeat!!! Our favorite ship was Pacific Princess.

Not at Fort Lauderdale. Everyone is in the same line for security and then split into Blue/Green lane for check in. Once checked in you will be directed to the Elite Lounge if boarding has not begun

We found the F’urchins!! Thought of you & Jon!

The answer to “Can I get the same table every night?” Is hard. Since Princess thrives on inconsistency, the answer will be, “Maybe.” We have had success (last year on Regal) but are currently on Sky and the answer is “Only if you come to the dining room at 5:00 each evening.” Even with reservations, we are standing in line for 20 minutes. YMMV

So happy for you!!! Don’t forget breakfast for Suites! One of our favorite perks!!

Thanks for sharing the picture! We sailed Venice round trip on the Pacific Princess in 2017 and board the Sky Princess tomorrow for our first cruise on that ship! We loved the Pacific Princess and hope you enjoy the Oceania ships!

Tracie - can’t thank you enough for your Live!! I always enjoy them but we are boarding on Saturday and your posts have amped up our excitement! We are doing a B2B and, like you guys, have no big plans except enjoying the ship! We have scheduled the Helmet Dive excursion in Cozumel but other than that, no “have to be doing”. Except some Pickleball. Yes, we have gone over to the dark side! Lol!! We have only been playing for a couple of months but the addiction is real! 🤣😂 Safe travels and can’t wait to read about your next adventure!

Pardon me while I wipe the egg from my face! ☺️ When I looked at Princess earlier, it brought up only some ships - not including the Sky. Just went back and found what you linked. I was going to share it but no need now! Printing it as I sit here so I can help someone else when the opportunity presents itself! Thanks so much!!

I wish for the days when the search function on CC was useful! I have searched here, on Princess.com and Google and now I am asking for help. I know I have seen a handy-dandy list of Princess ships and the emergency telephone numbers. Can't seem to find it now that I want to leave it behind for family members. I promise I will print it out and save it for future reference and share it here as often as it is requested! Thanks!!!

Happy Birthday, Tracie! Back when that big birthday hit for me, I refused to say “Sixty” so I said I was 50-10. Now I am 50-21! Works for me! 🤣😂

Yahoo! Our Cielo reservations are back in the app!

Yay!! Tracie is back! Love your “Lives” Fingers crossed we will board for a B2B when you get off the ship. Can’t wait to read all about it!!

In reality, there is no longer “Traditional Dining.” Some have been able to replicate it by reserving the same time in the same dining room and then setting up the same table once on board. Others have been frustrated by having set reservations that are not consistently honored depending on the ship , or in our case last year, depending on the dining room. Unfortunately, you will only know for sure once you are on the ship. Either way, they still don’t make you cook or clean up the dishes!! 🙂

We enjoyed Allegro!

Depends on destination. We booked Los Angeles to South Pacific in August last year. Hope your destination comes up soon!

Interesting!! I followed the link and my reservations are there for both weeks except for turnaround day. Oh well! At least I won’t have to cook or do the dishes! 😂

Thanks for sharing. Glad you got an answer even though it still doesn’t answer your questions. Why can’t you see your reservations on your app and why did you lose the rest of your reservations? Guess we will figure it out onboard 🙂

Thanks!

Were your original reservations for Cielo? If so, you were able to set them up again? Cielo does not come up as an option for me 🥴

That’s interesting! When I try to add back my reservations, Cielo is not an option. Trying to decide whether or not to book the other options. Something strange is definitely going on!

Thanks for the heads up!! We have B2B starting 2/4 and my reservations are gone too! Bummer! It will be a mess when people show up thinking they have a reservation!!

Yes, pack in carry on. There may (or may not) be an “alcohol check” table to stop at. If she wants more than one bottle, you can each carry one on.