voljeep Posted September 15 #51 Share Posted September 15 13 hours ago, MsSoCalCruiser said: Do you know how large this group is? I had a cruise ruined once by a large group. They took over so many areas of the ship. if you google bear cruises, the group will come up - click on gallery for previous cruise pictures. their cruise cabin portion was waitlisted in most cabin categories currently it can be a large group - but it's also a large ship 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsSoCalCruiser Posted September 15 #52 Share Posted September 15 7 minutes ago, voljeep said: if you google bear cruises, the group will come up - click on gallery for previous cruise pictures. their cruise cabin portion was waitlisted in most cabin categories currently it can be a large group - but it's also a large ship Thank you. I will check. I’m not bothered by the type of a group but I am bothered by the size of a group. The very large group that ruined my cruise were totally trashed the entire cruise and they took over the Lido deck. It was awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted September 15 #53 Share Posted September 15 1 hour ago, MsSoCalCruiser said: Thank you. I will check. I’m not bothered by the type of a group but I am bothered by the size of a group. The very large group that ruined my cruise were totally trashed the entire cruise and they took over the Lido deck. It was awful. on a Princess ship?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsSoCalCruiser Posted September 15 #54 Share Posted September 15 (edited) 1 hour ago, voljeep said: on a Princess ship?? YES! It was a massive kickball group. They all wore Santa suits when they went into Ensenada so if any were too drunk to make it back to the ship they could easily be spotted. The sail away started with them tossing a blow-up doll around. AWFUL. Edited September 15 by MsSoCalCruiser 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted September 15 #55 Share Posted September 15 6 minutes ago, MsSoCalCruiser said: YES! It was a massive kickball group. They all wore Santa suits when they went into Ensenada so if any were too drunk to make it back to the ship they could easily be spotted. The sail away started with them tossing a blow-up doll around. AWFUL. Sounds like Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsSoCalCruiser Posted September 15 #56 Share Posted September 15 10 minutes ago, dog said: Sounds like Carnival. Nope, Princess when they were doing the 3 & 4 day sailings out of the Port of LA. I had invited 4 co-workers to come along for their first ever cruise. I was so embarrassed! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkibird Posted September 15 #57 Share Posted September 15 (edited) In the press release regarding their new dining rooms, this is what they say about the new Sanctuary Dining Room... "Sanctuary Restaurant Located on Deck 8 aft, in the previous space of the Americana Diner, the Sanctuary Restaurant will be an exclusive spot for guests staying in the Sanctuary Collection. This venue features a custom chef’s menu, dedicated waitstaff, and breathtaking ocean views, creating an unforgettable dining atmosphere." I am deeply concerned that they think there is going to be "breathtaking ocean views" when the windows look out to the Wakeview Bar and people walking by in their swim suits! Seriously. Come on Princess!! Edited September 15 by Nikkibird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted September 15 #58 Share Posted September 15 12 minutes ago, Nikkibird said: In the press release regarding their new dining rooms, this is what they say about the new Sanctuary Dining Room... "Sanctuary Restaurant Located on Deck 8 aft, in the previous space of the Americana Diner, the Sanctuary Restaurant will be an exclusive spot for guests staying in the Sanctuary Collection. This venue features a custom chef’s menu, dedicated waitstaff, and breathtaking ocean views, creating an unforgettable dining atmosphere." I am deeply concerned that they think there is going to be "breathtaking ocean views" when the windows look out to the Wakeview Bar and people walking by in their swim suits! Seriously. Come on Princess!! And that is the designated smoking area out there. We will be in the elevator with the smell of cigarette smoke. With them now selling Sanctuary cabins with Premier all inclusive SD I can see this restaurant disappearing shortly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkibird Posted September 15 #59 Share Posted September 15 2 minutes ago, dog said: And that is the designated smoking area out there. We will be in the elevator with the smell of cigarette smoke. With them now selling Sanctuary cabins with Premier all inclusive SD I can see this restaurant disappearing shortly. But there are lots of us that booked before the Premier addition to Sanctuary rooms and only have Plus. So what happens to us 😕. They should have at least made us a good offer to upgrade to premier. Our cruise isn't until November/25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAlaska Posted September 16 #60 Share Posted September 16 27 minutes ago, Nikkibird said: In the press release regarding their new dining rooms, this is what they say about the new Sanctuary Dining Room... "Sanctuary Restaurant Located on Deck 8 aft, in the previous space of the Americana Diner, the Sanctuary Restaurant will be an exclusive spot for guests staying in the Sanctuary Collection. This venue features a custom chef’s menu, dedicated waitstaff, and breathtaking ocean views, creating an unforgettable dining atmosphere." I am deeply concerned that they think there is going to be "breathtaking ocean views" when the windows look out to the Wakeview Bar and people walking by in their swim suits! Seriously. Come on Princess!! Here is a breathtaking view from the new Sanctuary Dining room, previously Americana from Cruisedeckplans 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FamilyAtSea.travel Posted September 16 #61 Share Posted September 16 1 minute ago, FLAlaska said: Here is a breathtaking view from the new Sanctuary Dining room, previously Americana from Cruisedeckplans Stunning. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkibird Posted September 16 #62 Share Posted September 16 18 minutes ago, FLAlaska said: Here is a breathtaking view from the new Sanctuary Dining room, previously Americana from Cruisedeckplans Lovely!! It's just missing all the beautiful people in their swimmies and smoking cigarettes! 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedprincess Posted September 16 #63 Share Posted September 16 (edited) Actual views from 8 dining room... Can definitely see the pool area, etc. Edited September 16 by reedprincess 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted September 16 #64 Share Posted September 16 I would like to see the entry/ exit areas and route from elevators to wakeview pool. Booked two nights at Love by Britto, since I could not make any other reservations for 3 of my nights out of 7. Elite- so what? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalTexCruiser Posted September 17 #65 Share Posted September 17 LOL. We will definitely ask for a table WITHOUT the "ocean" view, and as far away from the "ocean" as possible. Interesting that Princess management decided to stick the most expensive cabins in the least desirable dining location. I wonder if this will negatively affect how much people are willing to pay for the Sanctuary cabins, particularly the suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted September 17 #66 Share Posted September 17 6 minutes ago, CalTexCruiser said: LOL. We will definitely ask for a table WITHOUT the "ocean" view, and as far away from the "ocean" as possible. Interesting that Princess management decided to stick the most expensive cabins in the least desirable dining location. I wonder if this will negatively affect how much people are willing to pay for the Sanctuary cabins, particularly the suites. Now they have the unlimited SD premier package- less need to go to Sanctuary restaurant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted September 17 #67 Share Posted September 17 Again, I am holding out until we see the finished product. True, there will definitely NOT be an open 'view'. But, with the windows covered with. nice filtering blinds and drapes. (which there are some minimal drapes on each side of the port and starboard windows.. but they are not that noticeable or impressive.). It could still be very nice. The entry area is super nice. Neutral carpeting works. Some other nice elements. Just HATE, HATE, those hanging light fixtures. (yeh, let me tell you how I really feel Hahaha!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oteixeira Posted September 17 #68 Share Posted September 17 27 minutes ago, Wishing on a star said: Again, I am holding out until we see the finished product. True, there will definitely NOT be an open 'view'. But, with the windows covered with. nice filtering blinds and drapes. (which there are some minimal drapes on each side of the port and starboard windows.. but they are not that noticeable or impressive.). It could still be very nice. The entry area is super nice. Neutral carpeting works. Some other nice elements. Just HATE, HATE, those hanging light fixtures. (yeh, let me tell you how I really feel Hahaha!!!) I know you didn't mention it but I am struggling with what feels like very low quality seating and bare tables. I hope they swap the furniture from the other restaurants up here to make this look better (and make it more comfortable). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marla B Posted September 23 #69 Share Posted September 23 On 9/16/2024 at 1:55 AM, dog said: I would like to see the entry/ exit areas and route from elevators to wakeview pool. Booked two nights at Love by Britto, since I could not make any other reservations for 3 of my nights out of 7. Elite- so what? I'm trying to book something at 5:30 or 6 and can't get a reservation in Horizon for earlier than 8 for my December cruise. The deck plans still show Anytime dining on 8, where is it moving to? Deck 9 behind the buffet? That's the most asinine move I've ever heard of, there is already not enough seating for the buffet in cool weather. I was on the inaugural cruise and the changes fix some of the issues but not that particular one. I'm going back to the older Princess ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
555 Posted September 23 #70 Share Posted September 23 23 minutes ago, Marla B said: I'm trying to book something at 5:30 or 6 and can't get a reservation in Horizon for earlier than 8 for my December cruise. The deck plans still show Anytime dining on 8, where is it moving to? Deck 9 behind the buffet? That's the most asinine move I've ever heard of, there is already not enough seating for the buffet in cool weather. I was on the inaugural cruise and the changes fix some of the issues but not that particular one. I'm going back to the older Princess ships. I'm also getting fed up with the mess they've created on the Sun. I'm ready for the Enchanted once again. They can keep their Dome & park 19 area, whatever they put there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suite Susie Posted September 26 #71 Share Posted September 26 We have just got off Sun and they are still using the Signature restaurant. The staff don’t know when they are moving to the American diner area, but it will be soon. Having eaten in the American Grill, I can’t imagine how they will convert this into a nice space. I don’t believe they have their own kitchen so the food at breakfast particularly will suffer. The Butchers Block and The Catch should never have been situated in the buffet area in the first place. We’ve today cancelled our two suites on Sun for next year, because of these changes along with the huge influx of passengers eligible to use The Sanctuary daily. The full suite experience has been downgraded and not what was promised when we booked. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted September 26 Author #72 Share Posted September 26 1 minute ago, Suite Susie said: We have just got off Sun and they are still using the Signature restaurant. The staff don’t know when they are moving to the American diner area, but it will be soon. Having eaten in the American Grill, I can’t imagine how they will convert this into a nice space. I don’t believe they have their own kitchen so the food at breakfast particularly will suffer. The Butchers Block and The Catch should never have been situated in the buffet area in the first place. We’ve today cancelled our two suites on Sun for next year, because of these changes along with the huge influx of passengers eligible to use The Sanctuary daily. The full suite experience has been downgraded and not what was promised when we booked. I don’t believe the Signature restaurant has anything to do with the American Grill placement. Everything I’ve seen says that the Signature and Reserve restaurants will be combined and move to the Horizon dining room on Deck 8. Which will become the Sanctuary Restaurant. 🤷🏻♀️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suite Susie Posted September 26 #73 Share Posted September 26 12 minutes ago, happy cruzin said: I don’t believe the Signature restaurant has anything to do with the American Grill placement. Everything I’ve seen says that the Signature and Reserve restaurants will be combined and move to the Horizon dining room on Deck 8. Which will become the Sanctuary Restaurant. 🤷🏻♀️ You are correct, that is what I was trying to say, but I guess my wording wasn’t quite right. The American Grill is currently on deck 8 of the main dining room and this is where the Signature and Reserve restaurants will be moving to very soon. It is not a nice space compared to the other levels of the main dining room and is also used as a walkway from the Wake Pool. They have a lot of work to do to make it appealing. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esprit Posted September 27 #74 Share Posted September 27 (edited) 10 hours ago, happy cruzin said: I don’t believe the Signature restaurant has anything to do with the American Grill placement. Everything I’ve seen says that the Signature and Reserve restaurants will be combined and move to the Horizon dining room on Deck 8. Which will become the Sanctuary Restaurant. 🤷🏻♀️ Edited September 27 by Esprit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted September 27 #75 Share Posted September 27 Where will the American Diner be as of October 14/24? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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