Royal Princess - need answers

[hurwitz5]

Thinking of sailing on the Royal Princess, but have some questions. (1) Does the Royal Princess have an indoor pool? (2) Is there a lot of shade by the outdoor pools?

We have most recently sailed in Celebrity's Solstice class ships and there are many lounge chairs in the shade by the outdoor pool and there is a beautiful indoor pool. However, we like some of the Caribbean itineraries offered by Princess.

[riclop]

No indoor pool and there are plenty of chairs in the shade.

[Colo Cruiser]

No indoor pool. Yes some shaded areas. ;)

[HUNKY]

Royal and Regal Princess also has the Sanctuary (at additional cost) which has super comfortable padded loungers with towel service, afternoon tea and snacks, outdoor showers, and seating areas all under canopy. Great views over the bow of the ship.

 

December 2014 we opted for an inside cabin, but booked the Sanctuary for the week. It was truly like having a giant balcony. Our loungers were up front, so great views when we weren't snoozing.

 

Unfortunately, the nearby adult only pool is not covered and tends to be a bit breezy. This pool area has quite a few shaded loungers. FYI - no additional charge for these though.

[Pam in CA]

Unfortunately, the nearby adult only pool is not covered and tends to be a bit breezy. This pool area has quite a few shaded loungers. FYI - no additional charge for these though.

This is the Retreat Pool and no, there's little shade. There are light canvas coverings and pergolas but they really don't provide shade. Shade really depends on the direction of the sun and whether the ship's superstructure will block the sun. This pool area is also very windy and the water from the hot tubs tends to be blown over the loungers. :(

[Janie1229]

Royal and Regal Princess also has the Sanctuary (at additional cost) which has super comfortable padded loungers with towel service, afternoon tea and snacks, outdoor showers, and seating areas all under canopy. Great views over the bow of the ship.

 

December 2014 we opted for an inside cabin, but booked the Sanctuary for the week. It was truly like having a giant balcony. Our loungers were up front, so great views when we weren't snoozing.

 

Unfortunately, the nearby adult only pool is not covered and tends to be a bit breezy. This pool area has quite a few shaded loungers. FYI - no additional charge for these though.

 

Hi Hunky, I never thought about booking inside cabin and reserving sanctuary all week, sounds like a great idea. Question: How much is it for the week in the Sanctuary per person?

 

We are booked on the 10-day Eastern Caribbean out of FLL Oct 11th

[skynight]

Hi Hunky, I never thought about booking inside cabin and reserving sanctuary all week, sounds like a great idea. Question: How much is it for the week in the Sanctuary per person?

 

We are booked on the 10-day Eastern Caribbean out of FLL Oct 11th

$20/half day/pp am or pm

$40/full day/pp

$30/full day/pp if booked for the entire cruise port and sea days which is $300/pp for a 10 day cruise.

 

Go to the Sanctuary promptly on boarding. Reservations tend to fill up.

[caribill]

$20/half day/pp am or pm

$40/full day/pp

$30/full day/pp if booked for the entire cruise port and sea days which is $300/pp for a 10 day cruise.

 

Go to the Sanctuary promptly on boarding. Reservations tend to fill up.

 

Not always. Sometimes it will be $360, $40/day without charging for the first day when it can't be used anyway.

[Mom33]

Thinking of sailing on the Royal Princess, but have some questions. (1) Does the Royal Princess have an indoor pool? (2) Is there a lot of shade by the outdoor pools?

We have most recently sailed in Celebrity's Solstice class ships and there are many lounge chairs in the shade by the outdoor pool and there is a beautiful indoor pool. However, we like some of the Caribbean itineraries offered by Princess.

 

There are many shady areas around the Fountain pool deck. There are loungers and sofas and tables all around the perimeter of the two Fountain pools.

There is less full shade by the Retreat Pool. As Pam said, it is not full shade, but filtered shade.

If you want a full shade lounger, you can also find many around the corner from the pools on the sun deck underneath the exercise track.:)

[HUNKY]

We used ours the first day. Why couldn't you use it the first day?

[antsp]

We used ours the first day. Why couldn't you use it the first day?

 

Are you talking about your toilet

[HUNKY]

...no! The Sanctuary.

[antsp]

Pheww

[Steelers36]

We used ours the first day. Why couldn't you use it the first day?

 

It doesn't close. B2B'ers may be in there most of the day on turnaround and it is certainly open in the afternoon. It just may not have the afternoon service.

 

Oh darn it. There I go extending another Sanctuary thread when I wish they were all buried. ;)

[tml1230]

Are you talking about your toilet

 

thanks for starting my day off with a chuckle!