Wishing on a star

I don't think I have seen this here on CC yet... Rex has a walk thru of the Sanctuary up, on YouTube ! Looks to be over 300 guests and 177 loungers. (that is what the guy on staff said!) There are 8 Cabanas. Pool. Hot tub. Bar.... There appears to be two levels or categories??? There are MANY regular looking loungers, but some nice and padded loungers, like are in the SIGNATURE SUN DECK AREA. NO SHADE!!!!! (and some strange, uncomfortable looking chairs, etc.)

I am excited to see good video/walkthru of the Sanctuary. It sounds as if the rate went up to $99. for sea days. Probably only available for full day when at sea. I can easily see Princess putting that into place. Currently is $80. for sea days or port days. Of course, Princess is going to take advantage of offering the premium most in-demand for a little more uncharge. My question is... What about cabanas in the Sanctuary? How many? How much per day. Princes has really be missing the mark on their Sanctuary, ever since REGAL. Smaller... No shade... just a 'deck' packed with loungers. REALLY!!!!!

Do you know which Cabana Cabin that is in the video? Looks like it might be one of the ones on the Sphere.

This situation with those Cabana Cabins that are right there on the Cabana Deck is pretty well known. Perhaps this poster did not find one of the Cabana Rooms that are located elsewhere, like on the Sphere, to be available. I can commiserate with the Disappointment!!!!! That is a very uncomfortable and unfortunate total lack of personal space/privacy. As well as a total lack of being able to have any view of water from your cabin.

I am waiting to see some good photo or view of a Deluxe Balcony that is on a bump-out area and not the inset area. Looks like the balcony will be tiny!!!!! But, on the inset, one is a 1/2 mile from the sea.

Yes, photos and videos can be posted here... There is a new SUN Princess thread to try to provide a place for all of these to be together. Wow!! The new 'Arena' is a big deal for Princess... That is too bad if they don't have this all operational.

I think that this is a good place to accumulate all the photos and videos coming in!!! A good idea to have all of this in one place.

I too am awaiting more videos on YouTube!!! Exciting!!! If there is any great info on FB or others, a link might help, for those of us who do not do FB etc,

I see that you are in one of the Cabana MiniSuites that are on the Sphere. All other info shows that for those located on the Cabana Deck the balcony area is not covered. Getting a Cabana with a covered or partially covered balcony might depend on the specific cabin/location? Just making sure everyone reading understands.

Thanks Suzy, that is an EXCELLENT photo/post. You guys keep them coming... Adding the Amaretto Manhattan to my list...

Looking at our upcoming cruise, when I pull it up, the web-site shows just a few left, total balcony cabins. (total of all balcony categories) I had not noticed this a lot before. Not sure if Princess has always shown this. It shows quite a few cabins available for selection, so I had been wondering - this sailing should be full. So, are THAT many people booking GTY. It seems that the way discounts are being offered are if one books entry-level GTY... (Which we did not do, we picked a high level Deluxe Balcony) I think I am seeing a lot of this, with TA's... Princess wanting to book more and more GTY???

Thanks to both of you! It is nice to hear that some of what had seen is not the case. NICE !!!

I am not an expert on these after dinner spirits.. But I think I will start a list, and be ready to pay a bit of difference while onboard. Hoping with you guys, I can add to the list!!! Starting with the two mentioned just earlier.... Remy Martin XO cognac Peach tree Smash

Well, I have read several reports of, even standing at the bar, there is a line, and it can take 10-15 minutes to get that drink. Seems to be a shortage, or another huge 'miss' by Princess, on keeping adequate bartending staff....

AMEN!!!! being from TN, we know all about good tea, and drinks over ice!!!! We Southerners know what is good!!!!

Again, one does not have to share publicly on the forum... But can contact any individual, off forum!!!

Are her initials N. B. ??? I know we can't recommend travel agents.... You can see my 'signature'. Our TA was promoted, and we really need a good TA!

I hav heard that it involves more than just a Princess Planner or a TA... Princess has some kind of Inventory and Revenue department that oversees all of this. The work-around mentioned might be more successful. And, true, it pays to be aware of what is actually situated around any cabins you are considering!

On the Princess web-site, on computer, down at the bottom the main page, in the gray area, look under Celebrate with Princess, and click on Themed Cruises... Themed cruises should be listed there.

Remember, everything might not be 100% completed and stocked and ready... I do believe the open, bright, vibe would really be there during the day. Just too bad SIGNATURE is above our pay grade. Even those possible DO staterooms!

Over-riding seems to be possible, but many have no luck with a PVP or TA who either knows, or is willing, to be able to do that. Count your luck!!! To this original poster... Yes, one can find that they are GTY only when you put in for two guests.. Try putting in 3 guests, like you are going to make a booking and see what shows up. People used to be able to request and get the available Deluxe Balcony they wanted, but that seems to be no more. Maybe up to luck. One work-around might be to book for three guest.. and then go back and cancel that so-called third guest. Yes, these are the only regular balcony cabins with a love-seat... ONLY one chair in the small 'regular' balcony cabins. (This is known on Princess, and they are finally correcting this situation on the two new ships coming out!!!) Look on deck 9, Dolphin Deck, for Deluxe Balconies that have a deeper/larger balcony. The AFT, wake view Deluxe balconies also can have larger balconies on some decks. Also, you might look at Obstructed Deluxe Balconies, mid-ship, that can. have larger balconies with no real obstruction, just the main deck area just below. (listed under the 'INSIDE' category.

Shhhh!!!!! Do not alert them up at Corporate!!! They will double the extra charge per day for these cabins.... Steelers: Hahahahha!!! LOVE that!

The countdown has now officially begun!!! D (departure) minus 2 days and ____ hours!!!!!

They might not make this easy to find and access... but many of us will be on a mission!!!

Yes, it all seems crazy with these AFT DO Premium deluxe balconies!!!! And, we will know what is the real deal, very soon. However, at this time... The APP shows these with Signature. The Princess web-site on the computer is showing these with Signature. And, there are those who are booked, and they are showing able to access Signature benefits. That is all I am trying to say here.... At this time, to say that these do not add in Signature benefits, that is what seems to be an assumption, that is not based on what we are all seeing.