Sun Princess

[dog]

4 hours ago, nasa1974 said:

Interesting. I'm sure any new folks have no Idea how to do that.

😂 I don't know how to do that.

Host

has put it at top- still closed.  Thanks so much!

[nasa1974]

3 hours ago, CaptainKirk said:

 

@nasa1974

 

If you open it back up I can help with the moderation and keeping people focused as our cruise is dec.

 

Once CanadianBurger cruise is completed we won’t have another great source of centralized information.

 

Thanks so much.

For right now I think the new "Sun Princess" thread is holding its own. Thank you @WonderMan3.

Two new threads have been started that has helped; "Sun Princess Staterooms & Categories, started by our Host and "Sun Princess Sanctuary Discussion", started by CanadianBurger.

Also, a big thank you to @dides for keeping things rolling. Another shout out to @CanadianBurger and @niftrip for their live threads.

Hopefully as other folks start their adventurers on the Sun, we will continue to get updates and reports in this thread.

I hope our favorite moderator @Host CJSKIDS can keep the original pinned at the top for a while. This will allow new Princess cruisers to see what went into building the Sun Princess. Let's see what happens and maybe we won't have to unlock the original. There is the "Star Princess" thread we can start adding to as well.

Edited March 15 by nasa1974

[WonderMan3]

Here's a video tour of one of the Owner's Suites. Video from Laila V.

 

[WonderMan3]

Sky Suite video tour. Unfortunately they don't show the balcony. From Debbie I.

 

Not keen on the shower curtains in the bathrooms, but I guess it's necessary to make it disabled accessible?

[WonderMan3]

Not sure if this has been mentioned before but it appears that they have occasional entertainment in the Signature Lounge. This image shows a guitar and microphone set up in the lounge in preparation of a performance. Photo from Laila V.

[WonderMan3]

Banana Split from the American Diner. Photo from Julie K.

[CruizinSusan70]

6 minutes ago, WonderMan3 said:

Banana Split from the American Diner. Photo from Julie K.

That looks delicious.  14 days in the Caribbean this fall.  A few of those will be consumed by myself and DH. 👍

[dides]

Don has posted about a video about his Spellbound test experience:

 

 

[chisoxfan]

4 hours ago, WonderMan3 said:

Not sure if this has been mentioned before but it appears that they have occasional entertainment in the Signature Lounge. This image shows a guitar and microphone set up in the lounge in preparation of a performance. Photo from Laila V.

That (entertainment) would be nice. Pic also shows a more 'impressive' 2 story lounge as compared to pic from Points Guy article.

[dides]

UK cruise vloggers Linzi and Mark (aka Suite Natured) boarded yesterday for a 5 day media cruise (they were originally booked on the cancelled 18th Feb cruise) and this video takes us for an enthusiastic real-time wander around Park 19, The Sanctuary, the Pool Deck, Sea View Terrace, Alfredo's, a Launderette, the Cabana deck, International Cafe, The Eatery, MDR Deck 8, Shops, Sabatini's, Kai Sushi, Casino and Wake View Terrace

 

 

Edited March 15 by dides

[FLAlaska]

54 minutes ago, dides said:

Don has posted about a video about his Spellbound test experience:

 

 

He really loved it, didn't he?

[FLAlaska]

25 minutes ago, dides said:

UK cruise vloggers Linzi and Mark (aka Suite Natured) boarded yesterday for a 5 day media cruise (they were originally booked on the cancelled 18th Feb cruise) and this video takes us for an enthusiastic real-time wander around Park 19, The Sanctuary, the Pool Deck, Sea View Terrace, Alfredo's, a Launderette, the Cabana deck, International Cafe, The Eatery, MDR Deck 8, Shops, Sabatini's, Kai Sushi, Casino and Wake View Terrace

 

 

Thank you for posting that. So sweet and so excited as they see everything.

[WonderMan3]

1 hour ago, chisoxfan said:

That (entertainment) would be nice. Pic also shows a more 'impressive' 2 story lounge as compared to pic from Points Guy article.

Yes. The video I grabbed this still from made the lounge look really, really nice with fantastic views when out to sea. It was a reel though so I wasn't able to download and share it here.

[555]

1 hour ago, FLAlaska said:

He really loved it, didn't he?

Well why wouldn't he, it was free. 😉

[lennythenose]

7 hours ago, WonderMan3 said:

Banana Split from the American Diner. Photo from Julie K.

I was wondering if we have dinner in the Signature Dining Room can we go to the American Diner for dessert later?  Or mid afternoon for that matter. Since it is technically an option of the MDR I wasn’t sure. 

[FLAlaska]

19 minutes ago, lennythenose said:

I was wondering if we have dinner in the Signature Dining Room can we go to the American Diner for dessert later?  Or mid afternoon for that matter. Since it is technically an option of the MDR I wasn’t sure. 

You can go anywhere you want, even the MDR

[lennythenose]

1 hour ago, FLAlaska said:

You can go anywhere you want, even the MDR

I didn’t ask my question right. I know we can go anywhere, my question is if we do eat lunch or dinner in the Signature can we go to the American diner later that same day for dessert or snack. 

[KLM3164]

17 minutes ago, lennythenose said:

I didn’t ask my question right. I know we can go anywhere, my question is if we do eat lunch or dinner in the Signature can we go to the American diner later that same day for dessert or snack. 

Yes you can. We frequently eat dinner in Reserve Class and skip dessert. We sometimes go to the show and then go back to the dining room and get dessert later in the evening. 

[Cdude]

Anyone with an upcoming sailing, I suggest packing light clothes for onboard. This ship is very warm. We left the casino early because it was just too damn hot. It’s nice opening our balcony door and getting cool, fresh air. I would pay extra for a balcony for that reason alone.

[Cdude]

Had dinner last night at MDR 8 (no res). Tried cavatappi pasta, french dip, snd buffalo fries. We enjoyed the food and service.

 

i think someone asked for room service menu. Here it is…

[CruizinSusan70]

12 hours ago, FLAlaska said:

He really loved it, didn't he?

Well, no dinner involved and comped of course, why wouldn't you like it?

[CruizinSusan70]

4 hours ago, lennythenose said:

I didn’t ask my question right. I know we can go anywhere, my question is if we do eat lunch or dinner in the Signature can we go to the American diner later that same day for dessert or snack. 

You have your eye on that banana split, don't you Lenny.

[dides]

A really detailed review of Sun Princess has been posted on Seatrade Cruise News

 

 

 

Edited March 16 by dides

[Pyrite_Gold]

On the cirrent sailing and I'll just share a couple of negatives that I've noted. 1. The laundry situation is abysmal as there's only two sets of washers/dryers per floor. Might improve once Princess starts charging for them though.

2. The ship does tend to run really warm. It's not a make-or-break but something worth noting if you yourself also tend to run warm. 

3. The Eatery just doesn't seem to be running as smoothly as it should. Lots of bottle-necking. 

4. This is a less generalised complaint, but Alfredo's did not leave me impressed. Took over an hour for our 2 pizzas to arrive (not eating there at a busy time), waiter blamed "a glitch" but then when they were finally ready, he tried to give me the wrong pizza, no one else was affected by said glitch, and he kept forgetting to bring me my drink. I'm usually pretty patient but that was just poor service. 

[Pyrite_Gold]

And now the main positives:

1. The standard deluxe balcony is lovely! Very comfortable and spacious feeling. Plenty of charging ports. 

2. The piazza is a nice little hub. Cruise Director Corrine can be spotted there most nights hosting some form of fun entertainment show. 

3. The majority of the staff have been outstanding! Truly helpful and friendly.

As this is my first cruise overall, I don't really know what's standard and what isn't so I won't bore you all with the things I find fascinating because it might be old news to you by now 😅