Rare JGmf Posted May 30, 2023 #1 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Quick question: where (and what deck level) do you buy Sanctuary passes on the Emerald Princess? I understand they're limited, so it's a sprint to the selling place, so also interested to know if it's proximate to where we enter the ship during embarkation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lady Arwen Posted May 30, 2023 #2 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Deck 17 forward is the Sanctuary and where you book. You must be very, very quick because it books up quickly. Any passengers who are on b2b have first choice and usually the day before you will embark. Go there immediately upon boarding. Good luck! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rick&Jeannie Posted May 30, 2023 #3 Share Posted May 30, 2023 I was always under the impression that it is actually *at* the Sanctuary...but I've never done it so take this with a BIG grain of salt! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted May 30, 2023 #4 Share Posted May 30, 2023 7 minutes ago, Rick&Jeannie said: I was always under the impression that it is actually *at* the Sanctuary. Yes, you book the Sanctuary at the Sanctuary. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lady Arwen Posted May 30, 2023 #5 Share Posted May 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Rick&Jeannie said: I was always under the impression that it is actually *at* the Sanctuary...but I've never done it so take this with a BIG grain of salt! It is 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizjoemom Posted May 31, 2023 #6 Share Posted May 31, 2023 So I am new to Princess, can you explain to me how the Sanctuary works? I thought it was just an adult only area that you can just go to at any time. Do you need to have reservations and pay extra for it? I assumed it was like other cruise lines. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye10640 Posted May 31, 2023 #7 Share Posted May 31, 2023 3 hours ago, JGmf said: Quick question: where (and what deck level) do you buy Sanctuary passes on the Emerald Princess? I understand they're limited, so it's a sprint to the selling place, so also interested to know if it's proximate to where we enter the ship during embarkation. You book the Sanctuary at the Sanctuary. Good luck, I have not been successful so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JGmf Posted May 31, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted May 31, 2023 59 minutes ago, Buckeye10640 said: You book the Sanctuary at the Sanctuary. Good luck, I have not been successful so far. Thanks everyone for the info. We're in a suite, which I understand boards first, so I'll leave the family in the dust and sprint to the 17th deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JimmyVWine Posted May 31, 2023 #9 Share Posted May 31, 2023 1 hour ago, lizjoemom said: So I am new to Princess, can you explain to me how the Sanctuary works? I thought it was just an adult only area that you can just go to at any time. Do you need to have reservations and pay extra for it? I assumed it was like other cruise lines. Thanks for the info. The “Retreat Pool” area is an adult only pool/lounge chair area that is free for any adult to use on a come-and-go basis. It is away from the large movie screen known as “MUTS” or Movies Under The Stars and as a result is a bit more peaceful. It has the same lounge chairs, its own bar, but no free food or drinks. (Well, if you have a drink package, drinks are already paid for so they seem free). The Sanctuary on the other hand, is a completely separate, enclosed solarium that one must book and pay for once on board either for the length of the cruise, or by the day, or by the half day (am or pm). It cannot be reserved in advance online or on the app. As others have noted, on any given cruise there are usually enough people staying on for the following cruise who will beat newcomers to the punch and reserve most of the area. But there will be some spots open on departure day and those will sell out within an hour of the commencement of the boarding process. Sometimes within 10 minutes. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizjoemom Posted May 31, 2023 #10 Share Posted May 31, 2023 9 hours ago, JimmyVWine said: The “Retreat Pool” area is an adult only pool/lounge chair area that is free for any adult to use on a come-and-go basis. It is away from the large movie screen known as “MUTS” or Movies Under The Stars and as a result is a bit more peaceful. It has the same lounge chairs, its own bar, but no free food or drinks. (Well, if you have a drink package, drinks are already paid for so they seem free). The Sanctuary on the other hand, is a completely separate, enclosed solarium that one must book and pay for once on board either for the length of the cruise, or by the day, or by the half day (am or pm). It cannot be reserved in advance online or on the app. As others have noted, on any given cruise there are usually enough people staying on for the following cruise who will beat newcomers to the punch and reserve most of the area. But there will be some spots open on departure day and those will sell out within an hour of the commencement of the boarding process. Sometimes within 10 minutes. Hope this helps. Thank you for your explanation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willwils Posted June 28, 2023 #11 Share Posted June 28, 2023 On 5/30/2023 at 10:16 PM, JimmyVWine said: The “Retreat Pool” area is an adult only pool/lounge chair area that is free for any adult to use on a come-and-go basis. It is away from the large movie screen known as “MUTS” or Movies Under The Stars and as a result is a bit more peaceful. It has the same lounge chairs, its own bar, but no free food or drinks. (Well, if you have a drink package, drinks are already paid for so they seem free). The Sanctuary on the other hand, is a completely separate, enclosed solarium that one must book and pay for once on board either for the length of the cruise, or by the day, or by the half day (am or pm). It cannot be reserved in advance online or on the app. As others have noted, on any given cruise there are usually enough people staying on for the following cruise who will beat newcomers to the punch and reserve most of the area. But there will be some spots open on departure day and those will sell out within an hour of the commencement of the boarding process. Sometimes within 10 minutes. Hope this helps. The Sanctuary seems like a Princess ripoff if you need to pay and reserve it. When we were on the Majestic Princess July'22 in Alaska. It was free and no reservations. However, there was no food or drink. While it was generally a relaxing place we went to a few times, they did have some educational sessions there with Park rangers + dance classes as I recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted June 28, 2023 #12 Share Posted June 28, 2023 6 minutes ago, Willwils said: The Sanctuary seems like a Princess ripoff if you need to pay and reserve it. When we were on the Majestic Princess July'22 in Alaska. It was free and no reservations. However, there was no food or drink. While it was generally a relaxing place we went to a few times, they did have some educational sessions there with Park rangers + dance classes as I recall. Majestic does not have a Sanctuary. EM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pmallen Posted June 28, 2023 #13 Share Posted June 28, 2023 I wouldn't say it's a ripoff, but you do have to decide if it has value for you. We booked for our entire 14-day Panama Canal trip and it was incredibly worth it to us. You reserve specific loungers, not just the right to be there. Knowing there were loungers there for us all day, every day for a cruise with sunny weather was just priceless. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye10640 Posted June 28, 2023 #14 Share Posted June 28, 2023 9 hours ago, Willwils said: The Sanctuary seems like a Princess ripoff if you need to pay and reserve it. When we were on the Majestic Princess July'22 in Alaska. It was free and no reservations. However, there was no food or drink. While it was generally a relaxing place we went to a few times, they did have some educational sessions there with Park rangers + dance classes as I recall. On Majestic there is no Sanctuary. I suspect you are referring to Hollywood Conservatory which is a public space. Although it is nice, it is different from the Sanctuary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willwils Posted June 28, 2023 #15 Share Posted June 28, 2023 8 hours ago, Buckeye10640 said: On Majestic there is no Sanctuary. I suspect you are referring to Hollywood Conservatory which is a public space. Although it is nice, it is different from the Sanctuary. Sorry, my mistake. But I do see both the Emerald's Sanctuary and the Majestic Hollywood Conservatory are located FORWARD on decks 17. Hence my confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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