Discovery Princess Retreat/Sanctuary

[Warrenf186]

We’re traveling on Discovery on 10/28.  I’m interested in the Retreat and Sanctuary but can only find minimal information on the website and app.

 

any information would be greatly appreciated,

 

Thanks

[Hlitner]

I will assume that it is similar to what we have experienced on the other Royal Class ships.  The biggest problem, for those who want to pay for the Sanctuary, is it is first/come first/serve.  If you get priority boarding, you should immediately head to the retreat and hope for the best.  But passengers who are back to backs, will have been on the ship before any newly embarking passengers, and those folks will snag the best spots (maybe all the spots).  When we were on the Enchanted, we were among the first on the ship (we get priority boarding) and did run to the Sanctuary where there was already a long line.  The staff took folks, 1 couple at a time, to look at what was available.  Because of this procedure, it took us more than an hour to get to the front of the line.  There were a few loungers available, but all would have been in less desirable sunny areas.  

 

If you do not have priority boarding (big suites, Elite, etc) than you will likely be completely out of luck.  You may still be able to get a spot for a half or perhaps full day, but all the full cruise slots will likely be already booked.  

 

Hank

[Buckeye10640]

@Hlitnerdescribed the Sanctuary process well. Even with priority boarding I have yet to be successful.

The Retreat area is free, but smaller on this ship than some others due to cabins on both sides, so it tends to fill up quickly.