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We are booked thru November of 2025 (on the Sun Princess), so December cruises should not be far behind. 🤷‍♂️

Eddie was on the Sapphire with us this past March/April. He's a great guy!

Very curious to see what the pricing will be??? 🤷‍♂️

October 12, 2023 6:05 PM EDT Princess Cruises Unveils Spellbound by Magic Castle™ New Sun Princess Ship Features Sensational New Collaboration with The Magic Castle™ SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises today unveiled Spellbound by Magic Castle, a collaboration with the famed Hollywood icon set to enchant guests aboard Sun Princess when the new ship debuts in early 2024. Spellbound blends the captivating world of magic with the art of mixology to create an extraordinary, Victorian-inspired experience. Guests will find Spellbound nestled behind a non-descript door amidst the sensational confines of the newest Princess ship, where they'll enjoy incredible feats of magic from talented magicians, surprises in themed rooms and theatrical cocktails delivered by sleight-of-hand servers. "We are excited to introduce Spellbound by Magic Castle and take the art of magic around the world aboard the spectacular new Sun Princess," said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. "This collaboration with The Magic Castle™ takes entertainment into new dimensions with an extraordinary experience that combines the allure of magic with the thrill of cruising. Spellbound will become an iconic guest favorite on Sun Princess." With its ornate décor that includes magical artifacts, vintage curiosities, and interactive special effects, Spellbound is meticulously designed to capture the essence of Hollywood's exclusive Magic Castle, where stars gather, legends have been born and magic has left audiences spellbound for decades. As guests move into Spellbound, they'll first encounter the essence of the authentic Magic Castle including the Music Room adorned with eclectic and mystical artifacts and paintings to peak curiosity. In the Music Room, guests will meet the spirit of Isabella who will share her stories of sailing on Sun Princess. The venue will also feature a vintage Parlor Bar featuring Artemis the owl who is revealed through interaction with skilled illusionists before entering the intimate 30-seat, Spellbound theater, to experience close-up magic that will blow guests' minds. "We are bringing some of the most authentic aspects of The Magic Castle in Hollywood to Sun Princess, complete with incredible magicians and illusionists, so that Princess guests can experience a taste of the world class magic that is showcased nightly at the Magic Castle," said Erika Larsen, president of Magic Castle Enterprises. "It's an exciting opportunity for guests to immerse themselves in a magical experience typically reserved exclusively for members and their guests." Performances by world-class magicians handpicked from around the globe will fascinate audiences with mind-bending tricks, awe-inspiring illusions, and mesmerizing acts that promise to leave guests in a state of wonder and disbelief. Spellbound will make its debut aboard Sun Princess in February 2024. More details about operating hours and pricing will be made at a later date. Images can be found here. Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the 175,500-ton, 4,300-guest Sun Princess will offer an array of exciting new entertainment and activity offerings, as well as luxurious staterooms and suites across a broad spectrum of categories. With the most balconies and sun decks on any Princess ship, guests can take in the sunshine and crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean and Caribbean from the comfort of their stateroom. The Dome, a transformational entertainment venue inspired by the terraces of Santorini, is the perfect place to relax and the Arena is an evolution and the most technologically advanced Princess Theater design. Inaugural 2024 Sun Princess cruises to the Mediterranean, Europe and Caribbean are on sale now. More ship information and images can be found at www.princess.com/sunprincess.

Enjoy your cruise and the fantastic crew on the Sapphire!

Previous thread regarding the vegan menu announcement below...

That still works today...

We will be on the same cruise with you. This past November we were on the Regal's Med/TA around the same time period for 37 days. We purchased wine in almost all of our ports, 2-3 bottles at a time, and had no problems bringing them onboard and directly to our stateroom without being charged a corkage. We had great MDR servers that never charged us a corkage. They received a well-deserved gratuity at the end of our cruise. We will be doing the same on this upcoming voyage. You will not attract much attention with security if you only have a couple of bottles at a time. See you on onboard! 🍷

Latest Adam Savage video on the Sun Princess. This video is about the Sun's engine room.

The Sanctuary is our happy place! On all but one of our 12 TA's we have been able to spend our sea days in the Sanctuary while heading to Ft Lauderdale.

I think the upcoming Island Princess port of calls in Israel, in November, will be canceled. Sad situation. 😪

Since the start-up we have sailed with Princess many times, in many parts of the world. We always buy wines in our ports. We have yet to have an issue bringing wines back to the ship and directly to our cabin without incurring a corkage fee. Our cabin usually ends up looking like a "Total Wines." In 2019, we were on the Sea Princess for a 28 day voyage around Australia. As stated above, we had no issues bringing our wines back to the ship and directly to our stateroom with no corkage fee. As we speak, we are in the Paso Robles (Central California) wine country enjoying great wines! 🍷

We had one once, never again. Too much noise leaked thru...

Today's close...

QR codes are a thing of the past, no longer used. In reality, they were never used!

You should just be able to tell them you are picking up your Medallion and just show your passport. We have done this several times recently and did not have to show them anything on our phones.

We regularly send out underwear, socks, PJ's, work-out clothes, and swim trunks with no issues. Anything my DW considers delicate, she washes in the laundry room and hang dries in our stateroom.

Here is a photo of your ship from this morning in Genoa. I have a friend that lives across the street from the port.

We were on the Sapphire this past March/April in a mini-suite and we had the new lamps.

Yes, a token is required for both. We have only been provided with tokens at GS when token machines were not functional, which happens frequently. A couple of times GS charged us for the tokens and a couple of times they did not. 🤷‍♂️

We use the below tag holders, they work great. No need for a stapler or tape.

We will be onboard in April, Sydney to Seattle. Great ship and crew!

There were some comments posted here a little while ago regarding the dry dock. It sounded like a generic dry dock; new carpets, paint and general maintenance. We board the Coral on the ship's first cruise after the dry dock on 10/17/24, Singapore to LA with stops in Thailand, Vietnam, Taipei, Hong Kong, Japan, and Hawaii.

Latest Adam Savage video on the Sun Princess...

FWIW, I was using the wristband but ended up switching over to the clip. I find the clip much easier to use. During the day, I clip it to my watch band and for the evenings it easily goes into my pocket. I know, it is all personal preference. 🤷‍♂️