Wishing on a star

Thank you dudes!! I saw this earlier when I saw a new video was posted. I was going to maybe post this link as an... ON THE OTHER END OF THE SPECTRUM.... This shows the very shallow Royal Class balconies that you get on a bump-out section of the ship. Small!!! I thought about booking a DB on an inset section, with the larger balconies, but they seem like about half a mile inset from the water! NOTE TO SELF... Next time when I am not totally sure which cabin to book, put a deposit down on TWO, so that we have the option for either one, when we know for sure. We booked when rates were lower, so no way we are going to cancel are rebook now to get a Premium Deluxe Balcony. The price difference at today's fares is just too much.

I would choose the larger balcony on Dolphin Deck, as I am not big on being that high on Deck 15. The Smoking Section is a big factor. And, of course, you can book that AFT dining room. I just wanted to say, about the walking on a ship this size... It can be a LOT.... We were on Deck 15, pretty far forward, once on a similar 'Sister' ship... And, that walking was a factor. I see that you are wanting to minimize walking on her feet and legs... You also do not want that to limit your cruise, or to cause stress or pain. Having BTDT with my mother, years ago, at a huge resort, not realizing how limited... We actually borrowed a wheelchair from the people across the hall, once, to make sure to get to where we were going. Maybe some kind of simple, foldable, wheelchair or walker-chair would be an idea.

Okay... WOW. a cruise line that is marketing to 'families' with NO soft serve ice cream??? Princess is really not even living in reality with some of this stuff. Maybe when they get enough feedback, and a few shirts come out of their cubicles and see what the response is on the ship... NOPE... just wishful thinking.

Yes, if you see the video posted by Rex... a walk thru of the Sanctuary, you can see how it is arranged, with an exclusive 'little walk thru gate' area, the Wake-View... which is open to all Signature/Suite guests. They have access, included in their Signature Benefits.

Jimmy... a YURT.. Hahahaha!!!!!!

What I am seeing is, around the actual pool, in the regular Sanctuary area, are the nice loungers. A limited number for sure. Then, of course, when he goes thru the little entry-gate into the SIGNATURE AREA, of course these loungers are the nice ones. Would they charge more for these for the Sanctuary??? Or, would they be accommodating SIGNATURE guests around the pool. Could padding, or more nice loungers, be on the way??? OMG... PLEASE TELL ME THAT THEY ARE NOT TRULY PLANNING TO CHARGE EXTRA MONEY FOR A NON-PADDED LOUNGER, SQUEEZED IN, WITH ABSOLUTELY NO SHADE.

I don't think I have seen this here on CC yet... Rex has a walk thru of the Sanctuary up, on YouTube ! Looks to be over 300 guests and 177 loungers. (that is what the guy on staff said!) There are 8 Cabanas. Pool. Hot tub. Bar.... There appears to be two levels or categories??? There are MANY regular looking loungers, but some nice and padded loungers, like are in the SIGNATURE SUN DECK AREA. NO SHADE!!!!! (and some strange, uncomfortable looking chairs, etc.)

I am excited to see good video/walkthru of the Sanctuary. It sounds as if the rate went up to $99. for sea days. Probably only available for full day when at sea. I can easily see Princess putting that into place. Currently is $80. for sea days or port days. Of course, Princess is going to take advantage of offering the premium most in-demand for a little more uncharge. My question is... What about cabanas in the Sanctuary? How many? How much per day. Princes has really be missing the mark on their Sanctuary, ever since REGAL. Smaller... No shade... just a 'deck' packed with loungers. REALLY!!!!!

Do you know which Cabana Cabin that is in the video? Looks like it might be one of the ones on the Sphere.

This situation with those Cabana Cabins that are right there on the Cabana Deck is pretty well known. Perhaps this poster did not find one of the Cabana Rooms that are located elsewhere, like on the Sphere, to be available. I can commiserate with the Disappointment!!!!! That is a very uncomfortable and unfortunate total lack of personal space/privacy. As well as a total lack of being able to have any view of water from your cabin.

I am waiting to see some good photo or view of a Deluxe Balcony that is on a bump-out area and not the inset area. Looks like the balcony will be tiny!!!!! But, on the inset, one is a 1/2 mile from the sea.

Yes, photos and videos can be posted here... There is a new SUN Princess thread to try to provide a place for all of these to be together. Wow!! The new 'Arena' is a big deal for Princess... That is too bad if they don't have this all operational.

I think that this is a good place to accumulate all the photos and videos coming in!!! A good idea to have all of this in one place.

I too am awaiting more videos on YouTube!!! Exciting!!! If there is any great info on FB or others, a link might help, for those of us who do not do FB etc,

I see that you are in one of the Cabana MiniSuites that are on the Sphere. All other info shows that for those located on the Cabana Deck the balcony area is not covered. Getting a Cabana with a covered or partially covered balcony might depend on the specific cabin/location? Just making sure everyone reading understands.

Thanks Suzy, that is an EXCELLENT photo/post. You guys keep them coming... Adding the Amaretto Manhattan to my list...

Looking at our upcoming cruise, when I pull it up, the web-site shows just a few left, total balcony cabins. (total of all balcony categories) I had not noticed this a lot before. Not sure if Princess has always shown this. It shows quite a few cabins available for selection, so I had been wondering - this sailing should be full. So, are THAT many people booking GTY. It seems that the way discounts are being offered are if one books entry-level GTY... (Which we did not do, we picked a high level Deluxe Balcony) I think I am seeing a lot of this, with TA's... Princess wanting to book more and more GTY???

Thanks to both of you! It is nice to hear that some of what had seen is not the case. NICE !!!

I am not an expert on these after dinner spirits.. But I think I will start a list, and be ready to pay a bit of difference while onboard. Hoping with you guys, I can add to the list!!! Starting with the two mentioned just earlier.... Remy Martin XO cognac Peach tree Smash

Well, I have read several reports of, even standing at the bar, there is a line, and it can take 10-15 minutes to get that drink. Seems to be a shortage, or another huge 'miss' by Princess, on keeping adequate bartending staff....

AMEN!!!! being from TN, we know all about good tea, and drinks over ice!!!! We Southerners know what is good!!!!

Again, one does not have to share publicly on the forum... But can contact any individual, off forum!!!

Are her initials N. B. ??? I know we can't recommend travel agents.... You can see my 'signature'. Our TA was promoted, and we really need a good TA!

I hav heard that it involves more than just a Princess Planner or a TA... Princess has some kind of Inventory and Revenue department that oversees all of this. The work-around mentioned might be more successful. And, true, it pays to be aware of what is actually situated around any cabins you are considering!

On the Princess web-site, on computer, down at the bottom the main page, in the gray area, look under Celebrate with Princess, and click on Themed Cruises... Themed cruises should be listed there.