New to Princess; questions about adults only

[jwattle]

Hi,

Being my first cruise on Princess, can you please clarify for me which areas are the adults only (aka quieter zones)? Also, which are for free, and which cost extra. I know that the Sanctuary charges, but do they charge for that pool as well? Any and all information is much appreciated and thank you all in advance!! :D

[caribill]

Hi,

Being my first cruise on Princess, can you please clarify for me which areas are the adults only (aka quieter zones)? Also, which are for free, and which cost extra. I know that the Sanctuary charges, but do they charge for that pool as well? Any and all information is much appreciated and thank you all in advance!! :D

 

The adult only areas are the the Sanctuary, Spa Pool (near the Sanctuary, but free to all adults), the aft pool, and Skywalkers after 10 PM. The casino is also adults only (younger can walk through it, but not stay), but do not expect it to be quiet.

 

You may want to go to the Princess web site and download the "Cruise Answer Book" as it may answer many questions about Princess.

 

Also join the Cruise Critic roll call for your cruise. You can ask questions to them and make some friends before getting on the cruise.

Edited August 16, 2015 by caribill

[jwattle]

Thank you SO much!!! :)

[shredie]

The casino, of course. Princess has a good kids' club which keeps them occupied so they aren't running amok. Of course, there may be some kids around, but fewer than on Carnival, for instance.

Edited August 16, 2015 by shredie

[jwattle]

Thank you Shredie :)

[partybarbie]

On a 15-day cruise in day cruise in October, I would estimate 10-20 kids on the entire ship. No worries there.

[riclop]

The retreat pool on the Royal/Regal is fabulous and its adults only and yes they do enforce the rules unlike Carnival.

[Elkhorn20fan]

Never had a problem with kids on any of our Princess cruises. Princess does a great job with there kids programs.

[jwattle]

Not worried about them, just want the occasional "retreat" with none of the little darlings around.

[dcdisney]

FWIW, we had to ask the bar server to ask some noisy running around kids to leave Skywalkers well after 10 a few times on our recent cruise. It seemed like unless someone complained they don't ask kids to leave at 10. We really didn't have any issues with loud or poorly behaved kids except in Skywalkers for some reason which we really enjoyed sitting in in the evenings. I hardly saw any little kids on our cruise until we were gathered for things like the muster drill. They all seemed to be in the kids club a lot. We brought our teens and there were many teens but they were all very polite when they were in public areas.

[JF - retired RRT]

Not worried about them, just want the occasional "retreat" with none of the little darlings around.

The Lotus Spa pool (on most ships) which many call the Sanctuary Pool is our favorite. We have never even been in the other pools... too crowded, too noisy.

The Lotus Spa pool is adults only as others have stated. The nicest thing about it is it is quiet and most pax think it is part of the Sanctuary, so they don't go there.

Rarely any bar/drink service - but who goes to a pool to drink?

There are approx. 10 very nice loungers, 2 hot tubs, 2 showers and the pool has the machine for swimming against the current (when it works).

[jwattle]

The Grand had Skywalkers removed, yes?

[JF - retired RRT]

The Grand had Skywalkers removed, yes?

Correct:(

[jwattle]

Boo :(

[eyeamacruiser]

Never had a problem with kids on any of our Princess cruises. Princess does a great job with there kids programs.

 

Carnival also does a great job with kids, however, the parents don't:D

[cruisestitch]

Where can I find the "cruise answer book"? Does it perhaps go by a different name?

[caribill]

Where can I find the "cruise answer book"? Does it perhaps go by a different name?

 

Download it at https://book.princess.com/captaincircle/brochureRequest.page

[cruisestitch]

Many thanks

[jwattle]

The Lotus Spa pool (on most ships) which many call the Sanctuary Pool is our favorite. We have never even been in the other pools... too crowded, too noisy.

The Lotus Spa pool is adults only as others have stated. The nicest thing about it is it is quiet and most pax think it is part of the Sanctuary, so they don't go there.

Rarely any bar/drink service - but who goes to a pool to drink?

There are approx. 10 very nice loungers, 2 hot tubs, 2 showers and the pool has the machine for swimming against the current (when it works).

 

Is there a Lotus Spa Pool on Grand? :)

[rdsqrl]

Is there a Lotus Spa Pool on Grand? :)

Yes, there is. It's on Sun Deck (Deck 15), forward.

 

If this works, it's a link to the deck plan:

http://www.princess.com/deckPlans.do?shipCode=AP

[jwattle]

Yes, there is. It's on Sun Deck (Deck 15), forward.

 

If this works, it's a link to the deck plan:

http://www.princess.com/deckPlans.do?shipCode=AP

 

Thank you!!😀

[volmoma]

Is the Retreat and the Sanctuary the same thing??? Sorry for sounding dumb, but I know there's a charge for the Sanctuary, right? We're sailing the first time on the Regal in December. I love to lay out by the pool. I guess my question is, is there an adult area with pool, loungers and bar service with no extra charge to use ???

[Mom33]

Is the Retreat and the Sanctuary the same thing??? Sorry for sounding dumb, but I know there's a charge for the Sanctuary, right? We're sailing the first time on the Regal in December. I love to lay out by the pool. I guess my question is, is there an adult area with pool, loungers and bar service with no extra charge to use ???

 

Yes, the Retreat pool is free to use. You have to pay for your drinks though!:D

[volmoma]

Yes, the Retreat pool is free to use. You have to pay for your drinks though!:D

 

 

I think I worded that wrong....were getting the all inclusive drink package. Just wasn't sure about the Retreat. Are there lounges around the Retreat Pool? Thanks in advance.

[Mom33]

I think I worded that wrong....were getting the all inclusive drink package. Just wasn't sure about the Retreat. Are there lounges around the Retreat Pool? Thanks in advance.

 

Yes, there is a bar at the pool and loungers for your use. There are pictures of the pool in my review in my signature.:)