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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:

Strange pricing for the Star Princess Transatlantic Sanctuary Suite categories - very little difference between the S9 Signature Suite and S4 Vista (formerly Penthouse) Suite. Both over £7k pp! Means the S9 is totally out of reach for us - I have a milestone birthday during this one too so very disappointing.

There is no smoking or cigar lounge on Sun Princess. Only the designated Smoking areas - Wake View Terrace, Deck 8 Aft Starboard Side Sun Bar, Deck 18 Forward Starboard Side Casino, Deck 8 Forward - only during opening hours while actively playing

No, see above where the Princess website FAQ says those who booked any of the qualifying staterooms prior to April 23 (including suites) will not have Premier added.

I saw a comment on a vlog that said a lot of the suite guests moved around to the pool on some days when it was windier so maybe that sun deck wasn't all that great! It makes me wonder when they decided to roll out these changes - they went to the trouble of building these gates to separate the areas even though they were never medallion-enabled!

No, you will not get the Premier package for an existing Signature Collection suite booking. This is in the Sanctuary Collection FAQ What happens if I have already booked a Signature Collection suite (or any Sanctuary-eligible stateroom) on Sun or Star Princess? Guests who as of April 23rd, 2024, have already reserved staterooms in the Sanctuary Collection eligible section of either Sun or Star Princess will receive the additional benefits outlined at no additional cost, except the Princess Premier(R) package. If your current booking does not include Premier, you may upgrade to Premier to receive all these benefits.

No, only these categories are in the Sanctuary Collection 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

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Yup! And the Princess press release does call out Premium Deluxe Balconies - we know the 12 are the aft ones only

But the Sanctuary Balcony category is D0 which IS a Premium Deluxe Balcony - so you will get a large balcony and should get the loungers.

Hi Steve, yes major changes with Reserve Collection disappearing, and suites having to share some of their perks with another 135 staterooms! Will be interesting to see how it all pans out. Wanted to thank you again for all your info from your live from - we had a brilliant time checking out the secret decks!

Designated smoking areas are located at: Wake View Terrace, Deck 8 Aft Starboard Side Sun Bar, Deck 18 Forward Starboard Side Casino, Deck 8 Forward - only during opening hours while actively playing

Yes, watched it live since it wasn't restricted to registered TAs in the end and nothing new. Here are some screen grabs.

I love a table so just dropping this on the 215 staterooms that now form part of the Sanctuary Collection: 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 Note sure of the dining destination for everyone but the Signature Restaurant has a capacity of 124 and the Reserve Collection Restaurant can cater for 180 guests at a time.

The deck plans after October 14 reflect the Sanctuary Club changes. Like the Sanctuary layout itself, the Penthouse Suites becoming Vista Suites, Owner's Suites becoming Grand Suites and the qualifying mini-suites and D0 premium deluxe balconies becoming Sanctuary Club. The Signature Lounge also becomes the Suite Lounge.

The Sea View Terrace may have a few kids near the pool but no MUTS and lovely seating options - and it's complimentary

The fitness center does include 2 showers each for women and men on Royal Class ships - here are pics from Sky Princess to give you an idea (one is accessible):

There is that webinar event tomorrow organised on this subject by Carmen Roig of PrincessVPSales on FB - hopefully our TA members can report back on any details and Q&A responses that might help fill in some gaps.

We feel pretty lucky to have booked an S9 with premier a week ago on one of the last European cruises this year and are quite relieved that we won't be subject to this change. Really wanted to experience the standard of service that @Sox Fan Cruiser had experienced and these changes would appear to dilute that.

Glad you are happy with the upgrade. We were on this same cruise as Suite Natured and do know them to chat to. They are really fun, kind and down to earth.