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Current Service and Food Quality on Enchanted Princess
Wishing on a star replied to JamieLogical's topic in Princess Cruises
Great!!! Just curious, what type of cabin??? Hope you enjoy! -
St Marteen - Walk to Shops
Wishing on a star replied to brenderlou62's topic in St. Martin/St. Maarten
For the original poster... There is a nice 'PORT' area with some shopping. If you watch the videos, you will see what many are saying about no-shade. Many take the water-taxi over to the pier on Great Bay, Phillipsburg, the boardwalk. I did a quick search and this first video might give you a good idea what it is like. Then there is another video of walking thru the Port, I think from the furthest pier.. to the water-taxi, and the ride over. Many videos out there walking along the boardwalk there at the Great Bay Beach area as well. -
Current Service and Food Quality on Enchanted Princess
Wishing on a star replied to JamieLogical's topic in Princess Cruises
1. It seems like the Emerald Princess does not always get the greatest reviews... Don't know why this would be. But seem like something I noticed. 2. The Enchanted is newer... yes, still the showers with curtain in the balcony cabins.. But I believe the shower is a bit bigger on these Royal Class Ships. 3. If you cruised after the Pandemic when the going was still a bit rough, post re-start, that could also have been an issue. 4. Know that the food and service can vary, as staff are changed out. A better Executive Chef, a more adequately staffed kitchen and dining and bars can make a big difference. It is mid-March now... I do not know if there might be a noticeable changeover before you sail. Just know that the food and service, as well as the entertainment, can vary. 5. We have a cruise booked on the Enchanted. We do not expect it to be wonderful and 'perfect' in every aspect. But we are very much looking forward to it! Just sayin'.... the tip to. wet down the shower curtain so that it it isn't a light, billowing, 'friendly', creature is key! -
Do I have any say in this - help please!
Wishing on a star replied to masonchar's topic in Princess Cruises
Try CHAT, (if it is operating) I wish I knew a good Princess Planner. (wish somebody might contact me with some info) I would also recommend that you request a Planner, that might be able to. help you. I do not have one, and have not since the one we were assigned was useless and went totally AWOL. Good luck! -
Sun Princess Sanctuary Discussion
Wishing on a star replied to CanadianBurger's topic in Princess Cruises
Now that is an idea! To confirm, is this tea for ELITE only.. no platinum. There is now a photo posted that seems to show padding being added to even more of those loungers. So, if there is any access at all for non-suite guests, that might be a good thing! -
Yes, it is definitely different strokes for different folks! But, I do think that this 'diner' will be popular. I have heard good reviews of the burgers, ribs, and that you have to try that banana split. (that is on our list!)
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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!
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Do I have any say in this - help please!
Wishing on a star replied to masonchar's topic in Princess Cruises
We are wishing you good luck and happy sailing!!! -
Sun Princess Sanctuary Discussion
Wishing on a star replied to CanadianBurger's topic in Princess Cruises
Just because there are other areas onboard, it seems obvious that there are no other areas that are adult. (16+) only. A ship of this size with absolutely NO adult area. Seriously... this is a problem. And, of course there is the issue of comfortable padded loungers. I don't think I need to say more. -
Do I have any say in this - help please!
Wishing on a star replied to masonchar's topic in Princess Cruises
Yes... Call now... We do not know if they can truly call this an upgrade unless we know where the cabin is. Have they moved you from an AFT to a mid-AFT.. or from a FWD to a mid-FWD. If they moved you and it isn't an upgrade, then they can not 'claim' that they moved you to a better cabin. What is the actual category of the cabin you had, and the one they moved you to. Expect that you will have to be calm, and very persistent, until you have somebody (some kind of manager) to help you handle this. -
Sun Princess Staterooms & Categories
Wishing on a star replied to Host CJSKIDS's topic in Princess Cruises
True! not a huge difference. I am wondering, and I don't think that there is any info or videos... The difference between these as a category Deluxe or Premium might be whether the loungers can be included. I would actually rather have a nice standard height table! -
Sun Princess Staterooms & Categories
Wishing on a star replied to Host CJSKIDS's topic in Princess Cruises
Just a small note... about the cabins on the Sphere. One might imagine that the sphere is the same both forward and aft. Like mirror image, when it comes to how it is lined up with cabins. But, looking at the deck plans, the sphere is not exactly equal in how the cabins line up. We are looking at the first cabin on the sphere.. and I notice on the photos (which all seem to be from the AFT!!!) that the curve of the sphere might make that balcony slightly larger than the first balcony on the front of the sphere. The curved sphere glass seems to overlap a foot or two over onto the adjoining straight balcony, when one looks at deck 11. -
Yes, THANK YOU so very much!!! You are a real god-send to us who are still here at home! And, I also agree with this post above, and will issue a huge 'ditto' verbatim... Especially noting that there does not seem to be any adult area, at all, unless one is in a Suite. 😮 I notice the 'not well thought out' comment... I am wondering if Princess, in all of their infinite wisdom and planning, realized that the gated AFT "signature Sun Deck" ( and there does seem to be a gate) is just woefully in adequate for the number of Suite Guests.. so they just took any hope of an adult area or "Sanctuary" away from the rest of us lowly gutter dwellers.
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Princess, of course, is very very aware of all of the Vloggers, etc.. onboard. (who knows if this has anything to do with the new minibar setup!!!) If anybody from Princess is watching this CC board, my biggest message to Princess is this: Yes, I will break protocol and put this sentence in all-cap. BRING BACK THE NICE SANCTUARY, AS IT IS ON MANY SHIPS REGAL AND EARLIER. No shade... no upscale vibe/decor/aesthetic... no padded loungers... etc,,, It does not seem to be either a more upscale or a more exclusive area. It does not seem to offer much more personal elbow-room. (are the few located around the pool for Signature overflow/access???) I hope that this is a big 'fail', and that they are giving this due consideration.
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Now I am wanting to do the math..... Current occupancy 3861. Ships occupancy 4300. That leaves about 440 guests, possible workers, entertainers, VIP, etc... From what we are reading/seeing here... I get the feeling that the ship is not feeling packed, except for the main 7:00 - 7:30 dinner hour, when everybody seems to want to dine.
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Sun Princess Staterooms & Categories
Wishing on a star replied to Host CJSKIDS's topic in Princess Cruises
The balconies on the inset sections are def. larger!!! But, then you are so far back from the sea. The balconies on the bump-out sections still look pretty small??? Of course, in particular here, we are talking about the balconies on the sphere, which vary quite a bit. -
HAL or Princess to AK August 2 or 3, 2025???
Wishing on a star replied to catspaw1's topic in Princess Cruises
My choice would def. be Princess. The Sapphire. It does sound like a better fit. About the kids. School schedules might have changed quite a bit if you have not been familiar for some time. Our Schools start sometime during the first week of August. Schools start earlier in many cases, and have a Fall Break in early October. If you aren't as familiar with Princess, and these ships? There is a good video tour of the Sapphire from a cruise vlogger channel, from a few weeks ago, Look for - Sapphire Princess Ship Tour! on Youtube. -
HAL or Princess to AK August 2 or 3, 2025???
Wishing on a star replied to catspaw1's topic in Princess Cruises
My choice would def. be Princess. The Sapphire. It does sound like a better fit. About the kids. School schedules might have changed quite a bit if you have not been familiar for some time. Our Schools start sometime during the first week of August. Schools start earlier in many cases, and have a Fall Break in early October. I recently had posted a link to a really good ships tour of the Sapphire, on another thread about which Princess ship to Alaska. -
Sun Princess Staterooms & Categories
Wishing on a star replied to Host CJSKIDS's topic in Princess Cruises
Did you post that cabin number correctly? 14433 should be the next-to-the-last - aft section of the sphere, starboard. It is a Deluxe Balcony, and not a category Premium Deluxe balcony, so I would very much doubt that it would have loungers, even if there was room to squeeze them in.. just going by category. We have a similar Deluxe Balcony booked... and I would be very very surprised to learn that it might have loungers. Here is a video with a good close shot of the aft of the sphere, from just outside the ship.. you might be able to locate your cabin there.... The link to this video has also been posted here on Cruise Critic this morning. Look at about 1:50 min. mark.