LIVE from the SUN Princess - 9 Mar 2024 - 10-Day Mediterranean - Second Voyage

[CanadianBurger]

1 hour ago, Globaler said:

Can you weigh in on ordering drinks in the casino. How has bar service been?

When I wandered through last night, I saw more bar waiters than I’ve seen on any other ship. Haven’t stayed to order anything.

[cr2000]

How have the crowds been around the Lido pools on sea days?

[CanadianBurger]

Wandered through the Fitness Center. Seems odd having a deck with loungers right outside. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[CanadianBurger]

3 minutes ago, cr2000 said:

How have the crowds been around the Lido pools on sea days?

This was at lunchtime

 

[CanadianBurger]

Park 19

 

The only things you can do up here are use the walking/jogging track, the hammocks and seating, play ping pong and some other games. I asked one of the staff testing the ropes course when it would open, and the said definitely not this cruise, but wouldn’t commit to next cruise either. Nothing happening around the Rollglider, or any of the younger kid’s stuff like slides or what I assume is the splash pad. Just closed signs. 
You’d never get me on the ropes course…

 

 

 

 

 

 

[CanadianBurger]

You can really look down into the Sanctuary from Park 19. Not very private, and I’m sure it won’t be quiet once things get going. Especially with screaming Rollglider riders whizzing overhead. There is what appears to be a key-carded door to the rest of Deck 18 from the Sanctuary on both sides, but I’m assuming they’re not operational since they’re physically blocked. 
 

 

 

[CanadianBurger]

Fantastic bartenders Joy, Allen, and Farral in Crooners. 
 

 

Edited March 13 by CanadianBurger

[dides]

Just now, CanadianBurger said:

Fantastic bartenders Joy, Allen, and Farrall in Crooners. 
 

 

 

Have you been trying out any of the new cocktails?

[phabric]

36 minutes ago, CanadianBurger said:

Ordered elite tea for two to the stateroom, and this arrived. Yeah! More like the afternoon tea we’re used to.

 

I have never had the Elite tea.  
How do you order it?
Do they ask how many people?

Do they ask what you want to eat? Or is it a standard tea food?

[dides]

45 minutes ago, CanadianBurger said:

Park 19

 

The only things you can do up here are use the walking/jogging track, the hammocks and seating, play ping pong and some other games. I asked one of the staff testing the ropes course when it would open, and the said definitely not this cruise, but wouldn’t commit to next cruise either. Nothing happening around the Rollglider, or any of the younger kid’s stuff like slides or what I assume is the splash pad. Just closed signs. 

 

Kind of lines up with what Cruise Critic have been told - the ropes course will be completed March 29, and RollGlider, will be done April 27.

[WonderMan3]

1 hour ago, CanadianBurger said:

You can really look down into the Sanctuary from Park 19. Not very private, and I’m sure it won’t be quiet once things get going. Especially with screaming Rollglider riders whizzing overhead. There is what appears to be a key-carded door to the rest of Deck 18 from the Sanctuary on both sides, but I’m assuming they’re not operational since they’re physically blocked. 
 

 

 

 

Looks like they've added more padded loungers. That's good news.

[CanadianBurger]

1 hour ago, phabric said:

I have never had the Elite tea.  
How do you order it?
Do they ask how many people?

Do they ask what you want to eat? Or is it a standard tea food?

Just call room service and ask for elite tea for X people. They need 24 hours notice, and you could probably as for specific things. 

[CanadianBurger]

Sabatini’s looks gorgeous inside!

 

 

[CanadianBurger]

4 hours ago, Vinnyv20032003 said:

@CanadianBurger .. the outdoor AFT set of stairs that can be seen on the decks above the Wake View Terrace.. Are they accessible by passengers, or crew only?
 

Thank you for everything, enjoy your beautiful day at sea as you all head over to Athens! ☀️ 🚢 

Thank you for pointing those out! I had to go look for myself. 
Yes! They are accessible. Go aft on decks 10-16 and there’s a door out to that area. The deck gets wider the higher you go. Fantastic views! Also found the entrance to the Signature Lounge. 

 

 

 

 

 

[CanadianBurger]

1 hour ago, dides said:

 

Have you been trying out any of the new cocktails?

Not so much. We have our favorites from the old Tee Many Martoonis menu, and they still know how to make them. 

[Vinnyv20032003]

8 minutes ago, CanadianBurger said:

Thank you for pointing those out! I had to go look for myself. 
Yes! They are accessible. Go aft on decks 10-16 and there’s a door out to that area. The deck gets wider the higher you go. Fantastic views! Also found the entrance to the Signature Lounge. 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you, that is fantastic! I’ll be finding myself out there often, shh don’t tell too many people. 🤫

[555]

Maybe it's been answered before but are they issuing white medallions to everyone on the Sun Princess? 

[chamima]

2 hours ago, CanadianBurger said:

Eatery Lunch Mega Post

I took pics at all the stations around the Eatery, including Catch and Butcher’s Block (part of the Eatery during lunch). The seating in the main section was very busy, but back by Butcher’s Block and Eatery, there were

tons of empty tables. I kept the description signs in whenever I saw them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for all of these detailed pictures.

 

On the preplated foods are there descriptions of what's on and the ingredients in  them in front of them?

Many people have food allergies and if each person has to ask a crew member to explain each dish the lines are going to be terrible.

 

But I'm SO HAPPY to see onion rings. I hope they're the wonderful kind Princess used to serve out by the pool!

 

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Edited March 13 by chamima

[DELLA1955]

2 hours ago, CanadianBurger said:

Eatery Lunch Mega Post Part Two

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Which deck is the “eatery” on?  Part of the buffet area or in Horizons dining?

[Wishing on a star]

How can we all thank you enough!!!!  We are all indebted.

We SO appreciate all of your incredible information and photos.

That is interesting to know if that aft staircase will remain open and available!

Will just say quickly that your photo does seem to show that they are adding the lounger pads - so that is good too!

 

[antsp]

12 minutes ago, DELLA1955 said:

Which deck is the “eatery” on?  Part of the buffet area or in Horizons dining?

Its on Deck 9

[POSGuy0112]

55 minutes ago, 555 said:

Maybe it's been answered before but are they issuing white medallions to everyone on the Sun Princess? 

It should be for the inaugural season of the vessel.  That is what were were told when we got them issued to us for Enchanted.

[Sox Fan Cruiser]

16 minutes ago, antsp said:

Its on Deck 9

And technically it IS the buffet not part of it.  That's the new name for Horizon Court.

[Sox Fan Cruiser]

1 hour ago, Vinnyv20032003 said:

Thank you, that is fantastic! I’ll be finding myself out there often, shh don’t tell too many people. 🤫

My guess is that it's a fire exit and they won't let people put chairs up there or there would already be seating.  There isn't much room for chairs and if it's a fire exit that could be dangerous.  @CanadianBurger could you possibly check out that same aft area but on deck 17.  There ARE cushioned seats out there and tables.  Is that accessible right now?  Is that meant to be a waiting area for Love when it's active?  I sure hope that's not a smoking area as my deck is right there!!

[CanadianBurger]

1 hour ago, 555 said:

Maybe it's been answered before but are they issuing white medallions to everyone on the Sun Princess? 

No. The regular level colors. The old blue for newbies is now white everywhere. I was hoping for a special Sun one.