LACruiser88

Good morning Las Palmas, Gran Canaria.

@JimmyVWine Yes, we received an upgrade.

Tonight's extra dishes in the Reserve Collection Dining Room were a Nicoise Salad and Lamb Chops. The salad was very good! We can't speak for the Lamb Chops. 🤷‍♂️

We have arrived in Tenerife, 7:00 am local time. Our clocks were moved back one hour last night.

Not until December 8th!!! 🤣

So happy you enjoyed it. It has really impressed us and Karina is the BEST waiter!!!

Too soon for this!!!

November 28, 2023 9:30 AM EST Princess Cruises Goes "All-In" With Its Largest Casino Ever Debuting on New Sun Princess FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The largest casino ever built by Princess Cruises is readying to deal a full house of luck on the next-generation, 4,300-guest Sun Princess. The Princess Casino – with an astounding 50% more space and 30% more machines than the line's Royal Class ships – is preparing for guests to hit the jackpot when its newest and most magnificent cruise ship ever, Sun Princess, sets sail in February 2024. Princess Cruises Goes “All-In” With Its Largest Casino Ever Debuting on New Sun Princess Located on deck 8 adjacent to the bustling Piazza, the Princess Casino offers high ceilings and a spacious floorplan for world-class gaming comfort and entertainment. There will even be several gaming positions infused into in the Piazza, giving guests even easier and faster access to their favorite betting games. With over 200 of the newest and most popular slots and video poker games, the Princess Casino will feature live table games offering progressive jackpots, as well as a variety of other games Princess players have come to enjoy. Included in the expanded casino will be a first-of-its-kind "Buffalo Zone" at sea – bringing these popular games by Aristocrat to the newest "Love Boat." "Casino lovers, high rollers or simply those wanting to try a hand during their vacation will be stunned by the new Princess Casino onboard Sun Princess," said John Padgett, President of Princess Cruises. "Princess has embraced the casino experience and is proud to offer such exciting gaming surrounded by absolutely world-class dining and entertainment." Princess Casino Key Enhancements Onboard Sun Princess Nearly 9,000 square feet, featuring 10' ceilings, 227 slot machines and 13 live tables Newest and the most comfortable gaming seating available for both slot and table game players New linked blackjack and poker table progressives, offering high value cash top awards High-limit slot area, with high-end seating New gaming experiences and celebrations through an interactive audio-visual experience throughout the casino Scheduled to debut in February 2024, Sun Princess is currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy. The 175,500-ton, 4,300-guest Sun Princess will offer an array of exciting new entertainment and culinary offerings, as well as luxurious staterooms and suites across a broad spectrum of categories. With the most balconies and sun decks on any Princess ship, guests can take in the sunshine and crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean and Caribbean from the comfort of their stateroom. Inaugural 2024 Sun Princess cruises to the Mediterranean, Europe and Caribbean are on sale now. More ship information and images can be found at www.princess.com/sunprincess.

We are going back one more time.

Well written review! Thank you! 🙂

Our view for the day. Cruise life is great! 🙂

This morning at breakfast, Nicola asked about our experience at Sabatini's last night. We explained the issue regarding the music from the Piazza. He stated that there is a definite plan to place a glass partition alongside the Piazza side of the restaurant. This probably will not happen until the next dry dock. Speaking of breakfast, this morning I had the BELT sandwich. They replaced the bacon with avocado. Sweet!

We were saying the same thing while sitting there. They could enclose the entire restaurant with glass walls and enter through glass doors. 🤷‍♂️

Tonight we had dinner at Sabatini's. Probably not the best night to do so after the Fish & Chips lunch, but we powered through! We did pass on the dessert. 🤣 The food and service were outstanding. We do not care for the location of the restaurant on Deck 7. We had a table against the back wall, so we were not on display from the passing passengers. The music from the Piazza was mixing with the Italian music playing in the restaurant. That was annoying. Arancini al Tartufu The bread basket was crazy good! Especially the garlic/parmesan rolls! Burrata Caprese Eggplant Rollatini Branzino (I cut a piece before taking the photo)

We are pescatarians and they altered a couple of courses for us. Delicious!!!

I stand corrected. I was unaware of this category of Oceanviews. 🤷‍♂️

If you want to go back to this past March, I posted the Princess Event Listings (previously called the Princess Patter) daily. Link below...

FWIW, an Oceanview cabin does not have a balcony. They have a window.

November 27, 2023 9:30 AM EST Princess Cruises Marks Countdown to Inaugural Season from Port Canaveral The Love Boat Sets Course from Central Florida to Caribbean Paradise Destinations in November 2024 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises is gearing up for a momentous occasion one year from today as Caribbean Princess prepares to embark on its first-ever voyage from Port Canaveral, establishing a new homeport in the heart of Central Florida. These sailings promise the classic, premium Princess experience, catering to travelers of all ages, making them ideal for families and multi-generational adventures. The ship will cast off on Nov. 27, 2024, embarking on its maiden journey from Port Canaveral to Turks & Caicos, offering a delightful four-day Thanksgiving getaway cruise, as Princess Cruises brings the magic of "The Love Boat" to this convenient new departure point. On sale now, the November 2024 through April 2025 season features 20 cruise departures to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, ranging in length from four to eight days, including: Thanksgiving four-day getaway voyage to Turks & Caicos (Nov. 27, 2024) Eastern Caribbean six-day cruises to Nassau, Grand Turk and either Amber Cove or San Juan (Dec. 9, 23, 2024; Jan. 6, 20, Feb. 3, 17, March 3, 17, 31, 2025) Eastern Caribbean eight-day cruises with St. Thomas, St. Maarten, San Juan and Grand Turk (Dec. 1, 29, 2024; Jan. 26, Feb. 23, March 23, 2025) Western Caribbean eight-day voyages to Cozumel, Costa Maya, Belize City and Roatan for Mahogany Bay (Dec. 15, 2024; Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 9, April 6, 2025) Cruisers may opt to combine any six- or eight-day itineraries for a longer 14-day vacation. "With Port Canaveral being introduced as new home port for us in just one year, our presence in North America expands and provides another major drive market with convenient access, as well as a multitude of flight options in and out of Orlando," said Terry Thornton, chief commercial officer for Princess Cruises. "Plus, we hope many of our guests from Port Canaveral will experience Princess for the first time and discover why our cruise line is so unique, from the Princess MedallionClass experience which offers unparalleled service and personalization, to world-class dining, casual eateries, Broadway-inspired entertainment and incredible family offerings." Guests booking can take advantage of inclusive packages like Princess Plus and Princess Premier which add popular amenities like WiFi, beverages, desserts, fitness classes, crew gratuities and more at an even greater savings of up 65% when the inclusive package amenities are purchased separately. Caribbean Princess also offers a wide variety of staterooms that accommodate up to four guests and interconnecting staterooms for families, a Youth and Teen Center for ages 3-17, an outdoor Movies Under the Stars screen to enjoy films, live sports games and more, plus quieter spaces like The Sanctuary for adult guests to relax with the ocean breeze. Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting the company's website at www.princess.co

That's interesting. I wonder why the discrepancy in the number? Oh well, it is still very high. Enjoy the lunch! 🙂