Live-ish Standard Cruiser on Sun Princess Trans-Atlantic 9/23/24 - 10/9/24

[Ombud]

Let me begin by saying that this is my impression and your view will differ. I've read alot of impressions re: Plus, Premier, and Suite experiences. But this is just one view from that ever shrinking population: the standard fare no-frills, come for the ports / stay for the ship unplugged elite cruiser. 😊

 

I'll post regarding my experiences when I'm in these ports:

9/21-9/23 Southampton

9/24 Portland

9/26 Vigo

9/29 Madeira (ship missed last time)

9/30 Santa Cruz De Tenerife

10/9 Disembark Fort Lauderdale

 

So it's time for me to pack myself and Koda (who's currently sitting in my suitcase so he won't be forgotten) as I head out tomorrow 

Edited September 18 by Ombud

[DUCHESSRN]

Have a great trip.

[voljeep]

5 minutes ago, Ombud said:

Let me begin by saying that this is my impression and your view will differ. I've read alot of impressions re: Plus, Premier, and Suite experiences. But this is just one view from that ever shrinking population: the standard fare no-frills, come for the ports / stay for the ship unplugged elite cruiser. 😊

 

I'll post regarding my experiences when I'm in these ports:

9/21-9/23 Southampton

9/24 Portland

9/26 Vigo

9/29 Madeira (ship missed last time)

9/30 Santa Cruz De Tenerife

10/9 Disembark Fort Lauderdale

 

So it's time for me to pack myself and Koda (who's currently sitting in my suitcase so he won't be forgotten) as I head out tomorrow 

just an option to help identify this thread as I will read every post as the SUN P comes to pick us up after your cruise

 

maybe edit the title to include the dates? to show it is the TA?

[LACruiser88]

Safe travels and have a great voyage!

[Ombud]

7 minutes ago, LACruiser88 said:

Safe travels and have a great voyage!

Thanks & joining you in January!!

 

 

Edited September 18 by Ombud

[MonikaJ42]

Following, wishing you a wonderful cruise!  Looking forward to your hopefully positive posts.

[PacnGoNow]

Great to have a standard fare prospective guest!  Have a great cruise.

[Ombud]

I was wondering how everyone would be able to see the shows. Heres how. 2 in the evening then repeats at 1pm the next day:

No I'm not going to all 3 😁

[seamwoman]

Looking forward to following along!  I have two couple friends on your cruise.  Enjoy!

[BobandLizM]

Following, we will be on this cruise also

[Ombud]

With E-gates fully functioning it was only 1/2 hour to get through passport control, get luggage, and make it to the Central Bus Stop. Found a direct to Southampton. And just got on .... it's 11:20 & my ticket is for 13:30. But they don't care. FWIW the bus says Clarks but baggage handler says it's National Express 

As a solo with just a 22" suitcase (23.5" with wheels so had to check it), that's all I need. I might have spent more than necessary but with recent Heathrow issues I decided to pay the extra £5 to have a fully flexible / refundable ticket. Price £32.30 ($44.10). That bus system is so convenient.  

[HaveDogWillTravel]

22 hours ago, Ombud said:

I was wondering how everyone would be able to see the shows. Heres how. 2 in the evening then repeats at 1pm the next day:

No I'm not going to all 3 😁

Wow a production show matinee. I love that!  I hope it continues.  We board in January. Thanks for doing this.  

[Jilliebean28]

Looking forward to following along!

 

[azbirdmom]

I will also be following along but am curious.  You said you would be unplugged on this cruise.  Are you going to only post from ports or are you buying the WiFi?  Safe travels and enjoy the journey!

[Ombud]

@azbirdmom I don't buy wifi. I like being unplugged. Still a little leery about going an entire week without emails (10/1 - 10/8) so we shall see how i do it on future trips 

[Wishing on a star]

Will be following!

Hope your cruise goes great, and you really enjoy!

 

I understand that there will be a good amount of turnover onboard, as the ship gets to FLL.

I believe DIDES mentioned a new Sanctuary Manager.

The current ships band is supposed to be leaving the SUN.

And, I wonder about all of the other Officers and Executive positions.

So, if anybody on the TA is able to get any advance info, that would be great!

[dog]

On 9/21/2024 at 7:33 PM, Ombud said:

@azbirdmom I don't buy wifi. I like being unplugged. Still a little leery about going an entire week without emails (10/1 - 10/8) so we shall see how i do it on future trips 

Have a great time!

 

Anyone else help out with updating us for the TA?

 

Saw the elite minibar set up pic on fb.  Different!

[Fortunate 2 travel]

I just watched the Sun sail away from Southampton.  Happy cruising to all who are aboard.

 

[dog]

4 hours ago, dog said:

Have a great time!

 

Anyone else help out with updating us for the TA?

 

Saw the elite minibar set up pic on fb.  Different!

Saw on fb- passenger says can no longer trade mini bar set up and it is canned cocktails.  Not sure this is for real

[PacnGoNow]

1 hour ago, dog said:

Saw on fb- passenger says can no longer trade mini bar set up and it is canned cocktails.  Not sure this is for real

Say what?  I sure hope that is wrong.

 

[dog]

Just now, PacnGoNow said:

Say what?  I sure hope that is wrong.

 

There are photos of what elites got for their mini bar today on Transatlantic thread fb.  Can cocktails 

[reedprincess]

11 minutes ago, dog said:

There are photos of what elites got for their mini bar today on Transatlantic thread fb.  Can cocktails 

This is the TA thread. 

Is there another one? As this thread has no photos of cans or otherwise for elite minibar set-up 

And if you're meaning FB group - care to copy and paste, as not all of us are members, and can't see it...

Edited Monday at 10:44 PM by reedprincess

[PacnGoNow]

7 minutes ago, dog said:

There are photos of what elites got for their mini bar today on Transatlantic thread fb.  Can cocktails 

Wow!  Maybe because it’s inaugural?

How many cans?  No water?  No soda?  Maybe they didn’t get their liquor bottle supplies?

 

or, a TA thing for the group?

 

I sure hope that’s not going to be the norm.

 

Why doesn’t someone ask the room service staff?

 

 

Edited Monday at 10:39 PM by PacnGoNow

[dog]

24 minutes ago, PacnGoNow said:

Wow!  Maybe because it’s inaugural?

How many cans?  No water?  No soda?  Maybe they didn’t get their liquor bottle supplies?

 

or, a TA thing for the group?

 

I sure hope that’s not going to be the norm.

 

Why doesn’t someone ask the room service staff?

 

 

I saw two posts with the can cocktails on Facebook transatlantic thread.  I don’t have anymore information.

28 minutes ago, reedprincess said:

This is the TA thread. 

Is there another one? As this thread has no photos of cans or otherwise for elite minibar set-up 

And if you're meaning FB group - care to copy and paste, as not all of us are members, and can't see it...

 

reed- just scroll past- I cannot copy/ paste on here.

 

I will stop sharing, as I am aware of what this thread is.

 

[azbirdmom]

13 minutes ago, dog said:

I saw two posts with the can cocktails on Facebook transatlantic thread.  I don’t have anymore information.

I saw the pictures below.  I would not be happy with that.  And I do hope that someone else on the cruise posts here to update us on how things are going.

 

 

Edited Monday at 11:20 PM by azbirdmom