janniebabe Posted March 2, 2013 #1 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Always fun to have people familiar with a particular ship chime in and educate those of of who have not sailed on her yet. My family and I are going to be aboard the Sun in 09/2014 so we have lots of time. I am assembling a tip letter for all of the people sailing and am looking for those tips and "secrets" exclusive to the Sun. Have done this with other ships and it is always fun - and most of the time very valuable information to have! Any tips anyone? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umpy10 Posted March 2, 2013 #2 Share Posted March 2, 2013 The Great Outdoors is an excellent spot for breakfast, and the buffet area just inside is always less crowded than the reg. buffet area. You don't need a Spa Pass to use the Sauna. Best Chicken Wings anywhere in the Sports Bar ( same as Blue Lagoon ). That's all that comes to mind right now, I'm sure others have other secrets. Enjoy the Sun, we sure did. cheers...the Ump...:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janniebabe Posted March 2, 2013 Author #3 Share Posted March 2, 2013 The Great Outdoors is an excellent spot for breakfast, and the buffet area just inside is always less crowded than the reg. buffet area.You don't need a Spa Pass to use the Sauna. Best Chicken Wings anywhere in the Sports Bar ( same as Blue Lagoon ). That's all that comes to mind right now, I'm sure others have other secrets. Enjoy the Sun, we sure did. cheers...the Ump...:D Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerworks Posted March 2, 2013 #4 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Hopefully, you can share some goodies from my photo journal of the Sun. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1475741&highlight=sun We sailed the Baltics on her and really enjoyed the ship. It joined the Spirit at the top of our list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostongal965 Posted March 2, 2013 #5 Share Posted March 2, 2013 There is a soft serve ice cream machine on the "hidden" side of the Great Outdoors buffet - it's the side closest to the Sports Bar entrance, and easy to miss. My husband and I would grab coffee, a brownie, top it with ice cream, and enjoy an afternoon snack in the Great Outdoors - one of my favorite memories of the Sun.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare www3traveler Posted March 2, 2013 #6 Share Posted March 2, 2013 On Deck 5 across from the Guest Services Desk, is the Java Cafe (open 24 hours), a great place to people watch. Just off the lobby is Four Seasons Main Dining Room, more casual than the Seven Seas Dining (aft Deck 5). All the way forward on Deck 12 is an Observation Lounge with an outside deck. Most of the time it is very quiet. The outside deck is a great place to watch as She pulls into a dock or leaving. The Sun is a wonderful small ship 1900 or so passengers and 950 staff members. I can hardly wait to be on Her again in October of 2014. You and your family should have a wonderful time. Mandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubMunkeyBles Posted March 2, 2013 #7 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Awesome to see this. We'll be on her in about 5 months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddles99 Posted March 2, 2013 #8 Share Posted March 2, 2013 The Sun is a wonderful ship - small enough to not feel daunting and big enough to have lots of features & fun. We loved the Sports Bar (fresh popped popcorn & wings!), Chef's Table, Moderno, Mystery Lunch, martini & tequila tastings, and more! There are some pictures linked in my signature below. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVikes Posted March 2, 2013 #9 Share Posted March 2, 2013 We also loved the wings and popcorn in the Sports bar. The tapas in Las Rambles was excellent as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mingo Posted March 3, 2013 #10 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Don't forget the 2 for 1's every afternoon in the sports bar. Observation lounge on 10 forward had great views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMH15 Posted March 3, 2013 #11 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Il adagio is a beautiful venue. The Sun is my fave. Repeat is in 17 days!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted March 3, 2013 #12 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I think there was a similar thread with tips/secrets awhile back if you try a search. The one thing I didn't see yet was that the opposite side of the buffet (it is small on the Sun) is used for breakfast and lunch during the day and they serve some limited foods in there or you can grab from buffet and go over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janniebabe Posted March 10, 2013 Author #13 Share Posted March 10, 2013 (edited) Loving these tips, keep them coming! Edited March 10, 2013 by janniebabe didn't look right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted March 10, 2013 #14 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Always fun to have people familiar with a particular ship chime in and educate those of of who have not sailed on her yet. My family and I are going to be aboard the Sun in 09/2014 so we have lots of time. I am assembling a tip letter for all of the people sailing and am looking for those tips and "secrets" exclusive to the Sun. Have done this with other ships and it is always fun - and most of the time very valuable information to have! Any tips anyone? ;) And DW and I will be on her Nov 2014 so I would be interested as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
put me on a ship Posted March 10, 2013 #15 Share Posted March 10, 2013 We're sailing on her in December....love this thread! Keep them coming!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kato92 Posted March 10, 2013 #16 Share Posted March 10, 2013 The Java cafe also has a display case with breakfast croissants and muphins and cakes in the afternoon and evening that are free. Our happy hour was always in the observation lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbt43 Posted March 11, 2013 #17 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Always fun to have people familiar with a particular ship chime in and educate those of of who have not sailed on her yet. My family and I are going to be aboard the Sun in 09/2014 so we have lots of time. I am assembling a tip letter for all of the people sailing and am looking for those tips and "secrets" exclusive to the Sun. Have done this with other ships and it is always fun - and most of the time very valuable information to have! Any tips anyone? ;) You can get a bobble head made of yourself for $99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughboy139 Posted March 11, 2013 #18 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Always fun to have people familiar with a particular ship chime in and educate those of of who have not sailed on her yet. My family and I are going to be aboard the Sun in 09/2014 so we have lots of time. I am assembling a tip letter for all of the people sailing and am looking for those tips and "secrets" exclusive to the Sun. Have done this with other ships and it is always fun - and most of the time very valuable information to have! Any tips anyone? ;) Here are a couple of videos of my time on the SUN.....fantastic ship http://s1118.beta.photobucket.com/user/Doughboy139/media/20100812124757.mp4.html http://s1118.beta.photobucket.com/user/Doughboy139/media/20100804044909.mp4.html http://s1118.beta.photobucket.com/user/Doughboy139/media/SailawayHelsinki044.mp4.html http://s1118.beta.photobucket.com/user/Doughboy139/media/20100804124550.mp4.html http://s1118.beta.photobucket.com/user/Doughboy139/media/20100804124102.mp4.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didytak Posted March 31, 2013 #19 Share Posted March 31, 2013 We loved the breakfasts in Moderno over the buffet. They had a great omelet station and made to order waffles :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddles99 Posted March 31, 2013 #20 Share Posted March 31, 2013 We loved the breakfasts in Moderno over the buffet. They had a great omelet station and made to order waffles :) This reminded me . . . there is a pizza bar in Moderno during lunch as well. Also, I just posted in another thread that you can get a pitcher of sangria in the Sports Bar and take it with you to go elsewhere on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleyvillage Posted March 31, 2013 #21 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Mini-suites on the Sun are extra-special! I prefer the bathroom module on a Sun mini to the PH on other ships! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted April 1, 2013 #22 Share Posted April 1, 2013 We loved the breakfasts in Moderno over the buffet. They had a great omelet station and made to order waffles :) Are the omelets made to order as well or just pre-cooked specific types?? Danke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted April 1, 2013 #23 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Here are a couple of videos of my time on the SUN.....fantastic ship http://s1118.beta.photobucket.com/user/Doughboy139/media/20100812124757.mp4.html http://s1118.beta.photobucket.com/user/Doughboy139/media/20100804044909.mp4.html http://s1118.beta.photobucket.com/user/Doughboy139/media/SailawayHelsinki044.mp4.html http://s1118.beta.photobucket.com/user/Doughboy139/media/20100804124550.mp4.html http://s1118.beta.photobucket.com/user/Doughboy139/media/20100804124102.mp4.html Now I'm hungry!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted April 1, 2013 #24 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Quick question, are both the pools salt water or is one of them fresh water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergusonvt Posted April 1, 2013 #25 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Quick question, are both the pools salt water or is one of them fresh water? I believe that both are salt water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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