Cruise Critic Sailing Aboard Sun Princess This Week

[FLAlaska]

23 minutes ago, CruiseCriticAaron said:

Here's my latest missive from the ship:

 

https://www.cruisecritic.com/articles/is-sun-princess-the-future-of-princess-cruises

 

We were able to road-test Spellbound last night in its basic form. It will open for reservations on March 19 and debut on April 8. Overall, a really fascinating experience.

 

 

Great read! Excited to be able to experience it all myself

[Host CJSKIDS]

Excellent article!!  It was great to see CC on board the ship and read the first hand observations. 

[Esprit]

Thank you for such a balanced and well written review.

[CruiseCriticAaron]

46 minutes ago, Esprit said:

Thank you for such a balanced and well written review.

Thank you! It's a good ship - people just need to be prepared for the differences.

[WonderMan3]

3 hours ago, CruiseCriticAaron said:

Here's my latest missive from the ship:

 

https://www.cruisecritic.com/articles/is-sun-princess-the-future-of-princess-cruises

 

We were able to road-test Spellbound last night in its basic form. It will open for reservations on March 19 and debut on April 8. Overall, a really fascinating experience.

 

 

Does Spellbound include a meal? Maybe I missed seeing that mentioned.

[555]

On 3/11/2024 at 11:42 AM, CruiseCriticAaron said:

I'll look into the costs for Park19. To add here for all, Princess has communicated expected opening dates for various venues. They are:

 

• Dome shows will begin on March 19, 2024

• Arena shows will begin rolling out on March 29

• Park19 is open, minus the ropes course, which will be completed March 29, and RollGlider, which will be done on April 27.

• Spellbound is being tested on this voyage; it should be operational by March 19, 2024.

I'd really be surprised if it was included at no extra charge.

 

[CruiseCriticAaron]

On 3/14/2024 at 9:19 AM, WonderMan3 said:

Does Spellbound include a meal? Maybe I missed seeing that mentioned.

It does! It will be a special dinner that will take place in a private area at the back of the Americana Diner on Deck 8. It will have its own unique menu.

[CruiseCriticAaron]

On 3/14/2024 at 10:32 AM, 555 said:

I'd really be surprised if it was included at no extra charge.

 

Some features likely will be; things like the Roll Glider will probably incur a charge.

[avonlady6390]

Whay does the roll glider do would someone in their 60's enjoy it or would it be scary.

[ChutChut]

3 minutes ago, avonlady6390 said:

Whay does the roll glider do would someone in their 60's enjoy it or would it be scary.

I'm in my 60s and I would love to try it!!!! Doesn't seem scary at all. 

[avonlady6390]

I will be on the sun in November so I will have to check it out hopefully once it's operating someone will give us the details.😀

[WonderMan3]

53 minutes ago, avonlady6390 said:

Whay does the roll glider do would someone in their 60's enjoy it or would it be scary.

Here's an example of one in Tennessee. Obviously won't look the same on the cruise ship but it gives you a general sense of how it works.

 

 

[555]

14 hours ago, CruiseCriticAaron said:

Some features likely will be; things like the Roll Glider will probably incur a charge.

From what I understand it's included in your base fare on RCL.