Wishing on a star

About the RESERVE thing.... That could be another IT problem.... OR... is the next notice we see going to see a revenue producing venue/restaurant where the RESERVE dining room is. With Princess... one never, ever, knows.

Yes, this whole thing is another example of how this roll-out of the Sun Princess has been a HUGE MESS.... I place this fully on Princess.... All of this should have been decided and made clear, months ago. No excuses here.... I am happy for anyone, such as those who had booked a D0, who benefit. But, otherwise, this is a huge MESS. The price increases are incredible.... I am wondering if those who got the email notice, who are sailing before the change is fully implemented, are those who are booked into Suites. True, it might not give them any real benefit. (unless they had not booked a package, and now the upgrade notice does, actually, give them the package - do we know that for sure???? Can they cancel the package they paid for??? Does their booking show two packages?)

I am not so sure that there will be an 'availability' problem... The way the Sanctuary is now, much of the time it can be fully booked, but many of the loungers are not occupied.... It will be interesting to see how this all plays out. I booked our cruise on the Sun with the hope that, somehow, we would be able to have some chance at booking the Sanctuary by the day. But, that will not be a possibility. Will we cancel??? I don't know. I am still excited about the cruise and seeing the new ship. But absolutely NO other adult area... That is huge... And, might be a bigger issue when cruising when schools have Fall Break. Apparently Princess feels it is more important to have a ship-within-a-ship than it is to provide a nice area that is available for adults, even pay-per-day. All the discussion and disappointment that has been online, with those who were concerned about the Sanctuary situation, must not have carried much weight.

Ohhhh, voljeep, I enjoy the Sanctuary, and will admit to a whisper of 'jealousy'.... Now I know for sure that they will not be allowing daily access to any other non-Sanctuary folks. Somebody on my sailing in a Sanctuary Cabin/Suite can add me to their booking, just so I get that 'Sanctuary indicator'!!!! Looks like we will have to play the early a.m. lounger game!

What category had that person on FB booked? Was it a suite??? Is Princess sending out notices. (in error) on non-suite bookings before October 14??? That kind of 'error' would not be surprising, actually.

Hey..... Hahahaha!!! With 3rd and 4th guests free promo... Can somebody on our next sailing, in a SANCTUARY cabin, add me as a third guest????? Name your price!!!!

I am happy for you Dog!!!! Sad for me and others who this does not benefit... But, I know you have been round-and-round about your D0 cabin. Great!!!

Yes, this seems clear that this is like the Haven or the Retreat... ship-within-a-ship that the other lines are offering. NO access to the sanctuary area for me now!!! : (

No, I believe that all of the ones on the Sphere still remain 'Premium Deluxe'. I think it is ONLY that handful of D0 category cabins. (AFT, with the very very extended balcony) that are now SANCTUARY cabins, with full ship-within-a-ship benefits and access. These are the ones located AFT that had brought about such specific discussion, as the description online had mentioned Signature, but then that was removed. Now we see why, as most of the Suite and Sanctuary staterooms and exclusive areas are located AFT. Note: Deck 14 doesn't seem to be available / loading... Not sure if they might still be working on that deck, with these new cabin categories. Princess has kept silent, and also brought about a LOT of confusion with the roll-out of the new ship... NOW it all makes sense.

Wow... Now it all makes sense... Now we know why Princess was keeping completely silent, and not committing to anything regarding Sanctuary access. I had thought about booking one of those D0 balconies... That would have been a HUGE 'gift' from Princess!!!! But, sadly, now I know that there is no way I will step foot in the Sanctuary when we board, as this new system/categories will be operational. : (

A new video by a couple who are Cruise Vloggers says that the breakfast menu in the dining room is very very limited. Is this true? I enjoy a nice breakfast served to my table from time to time on a cruise, so this would be disappointing.

Not seeing any photos or video.. But, trying to help. I think you can be sure that the sofa will convert to one bed/berth, and there will be a drop down that aligns just over the sofa, for the 4th berth. On Princess, inside cabins have had the fold out beds that are attached to the walls on either/both side of the main bed. But, I can't see this being the case on the Sun Princess in an ocean view.

I believe it is already improving!!! Word is that the shows, and hopefully Park 19, etc.. will all be up and running soon. I am looking forward to October, with very few worries. (except that personally, for me, the new modern look and feel won't appeal like my favorite Princess ship. ) I had heard about the ship being warm, needed some AC temp. improvement. I would love to hear that this is no longer! And, a few comments about noticing stray smoke that is not limited to smoking areas.... I don't think that can be addressed easily.

Sanctuary... Martini... Sunshine... Seafood in broth... You do know that you are making us SO jealous!!!! ENJOY!!! I am so glad to hear the good reviews on the ship, even though it will be months until we board!!!

I wonder if the shows in the Theater will change anytime soon? I am seeing Rock Opera and Spotlight Bar... (which I might also skip based on the comments) Any other shows/entertainment to note?