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

[reedprincess]

26 minutes ago, dog said:

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

 

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

 

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

 

Sure you can copy and paste here - you download the pic then upload it here.. of course, it's polite to get the original poster permission to share their photo...

 

There's no reason to stop sharing pertinent info... Wouldn't have been aware of it without your post...

Edited Monday at 11:33 PM by reedprincess

[reedprincess]

2 minutes ago, azbirdmom said:

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.

 

 

Thanks. Personally, I wouldn't be upset with those as an option - assuming we still got 8 booze, 2 beers, 2 waters, 2 Perrier and the sodas... If swap out for what sounded better. Beats the hell out of Absolut..  

[PacnGoNow]

25 minutes ago, dog said:

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

 

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

 

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

 

I appreciate you sharing the info. Thanks 

[Tweedy]

4 hours 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

I certainly hope that’s not the case.  I don’t drink alcohol and always get those swapped out.  Guess we’ll have to wait and see. 

[startedwithamouse]

5 hours 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

Don't have fb. Do you have a photo? NM just saw the photo.

Edited Tuesday at 03:03 AM by startedwithamouse

[startedwithamouse]

3 hours ago, azbirdmom said:

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.

 

 

These look fun! We'll be bringing these home to sip poolside.

[startedwithamouse]

3 hours ago, reedprincess said:

Thanks. Personally, I wouldn't be upset with those as an option - assuming we still got 8 booze, 2 beers, 2 waters, 2 Perrier and the sodas... If swap out for what sounded better. Beats the hell out of Absolut..  

Absolut, and the rest of the minis are not what we drink. Liking the new cans!

[reedprincess]

19 minutes ago, startedwithamouse said:

Absolut, and the rest of the minis are not what we drink. Liking the new cans!

Will definitely give the cans a try if that's what's given on our Sun cruises... And if they're yuck, I'll swap to waters or sodas, or share.

With unlimited drinks from Premier - the minibar is even less of a draw than before..

[startedwithamouse]

19 minutes ago, reedprincess said:

Will definitely give the cans a try if that's what's given on our Sun cruises... And if they're yuck, I'll swap to waters or sodas, or share.

With unlimited drinks from Premier - the minibar is even less of a draw than before..

We get Plus and usually bring the minibar home.

[Teechur]

10 hours ago, Fortunate 2 travel said:

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

 

Ombud, I hope you have a wonderful cruise! I am looking forward to your reviews.

 

With all of the bitter complaining about the Sun Princess on its previous voyage, I wonder how many of them would have felt if it was actually cancelled.

Royal's Icon of the Seas just canceled its upcoming cruise due to propulsion issues.

 

Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas cancels its next sailing (msn.com)

[memoak]

23 minutes ago, startedwithamouse said:

We get Plus and usually bring the minibar home.

Easiest thing is to change all to vodka transfer to empty water bottles and bring home for bloody Mary’s 

[antsp]

The mini bar is as pictured above, apparently it's stock levels. We will switch ours out today for beer and soda but will try and ask room service when we call them. 

[antsp]

On 9/22/2024 at 12:33 AM, 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 

If you want WiFi on the 8 days across, message me and you can tether of my device if you just want emails

[BobandLizM]

On board and enjoying ourselves.

Nothing like time off work to get a start on that positivity.

Sounds like some people on the last cruise had a rough time.

We Ignored the boarding/Checkin times of 13.00 to 15.00, racked up at 11.00 & on board dropping off hand luggage in room by 11.20. 
 

Only hiccup so far has been evening meal for @19.40,reserved meal for 2 (Booked months ago) on Deck 7 horizon. We got there at 19.30 and saw the biggest queue we have ever seen on a Princess ship (13 cruises).   
 

Sacked that and went to Alfredo’s, almost empty.  Had a really nice meal.

 

@Ombud looking forward to your Semi-Live thread and anyone else giving tips on how to enjoy ourselves!

[Esprit]

We had the Elite mini bar set up twice on our two week Sun Princess cruise last month.

Definitely had no cocktail cans. Just the spirits, beer, soda, ginger ale and sprite

[Ombud]

Green Line boarding: fast as usual. Onboard by 10:44

 

 

Rm 10222 is an extremely narrow room! If a sheet of paper is 8.5×11" then the hallway is 27.5". Yes the sofa cushions don't match, the middle cushion is different fabric. Also note the very different mini bar. There aren't any of the traditional bottles of alcohol. There's 6 bottles of mixed drinks instead. I don't really care as I trade it for a bottle of wine.

 

 

Closet: I hope you're tall. You'll need to be as they squeezed a few inches here by putting the bar near the ceiling and shelves below. Met up with a lady who couldn't hang her clothes. 

 

 

Balcony: VERY large. 1/2 covered, 1/2 uncovered much like Caribe balconies on Grand Class ships

 

 

Elevator: This is a definite improvement.  I selected which floor I was going to & was directed to an elevator. Once I entered the elevator there were not any buttons to select. Elevators do not stop on each floor

 

Toilets by Good Spirits: wheelchair users must make an immediate sharp u-turn to use the ADA stall. Wonder how they missed that? Doesn't affect me but suggest those who are mobility impaired find another one

 

Another trip hazard; there is slope up / down encircling the piazza. Not terribly noticeable but be aware as i watched it catch a few off guard

 

Elite Lounge is in the American Diner. There wasn't any music (ok, piped in stuff) unlike other ships

 

MDR dining changes are well broadcasted. Deck 6 with traditional 5:00 or 7:30 same table / staff dining.  Deck 7 with 2 lines: (1) with reservations & (2) without waiting on a table. Should work fine. I went to Deck 8 hoping to experience the American Diner as this is my only night without a set time.  But tonight it's just an extension of Decks 6 & 7. So a little disappointing. But I'll go back after the show tonight as it's open later then regular MDR

 

OMG the Motown Show (MOBO) !! Dancing in my seat 

 

Elite Tea tomorrow so I will post the picture when I'm in Vigo, another port stop. Will also download / answer questions (if any) 

 

 

Vegetarian menu is extremely large:

Edited Tuesday at 09:21 AM by Ombud

[Ombud]

My son's tree fell on his house so I'm regretting no wifi 

[timeforme]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13884981/Passengers-slam-Princess-Cruises-freeloading-influencers.htm

 

Hopefully you won’t suffer the same problems as the previous cruise

[Ombud]

I thought I'd mind how narrow the bathroom is (I can elbow counter & wall at the same time) but it WORKS! I just leave the bathroom door open. My towels are in the hall anyway.

10 hours ago, reedprincess said:

Thanks. Personally, I wouldn't be upset with those as an option - assuming we still got 8 booze, 2 beers, 2 waters, 2 Perrier and the sodas... If swap out for what sounded better. Beats the hell out of Absolut..  

There is 8 mixed drinks in cans so you get drinks .... just not plain alcohol

2 hours ago, BobandLizM said:

Only hiccup so far has been evening meal for @19.40,reserved meal for 2 (Booked months ago) on Deck 7 horizon. We got there at 19.30 and saw the biggest queue we have ever seen on a Princess ship (13 cruises).   

Agreed but this is my 56th cruise. American Dinner had only the Sailaway Menu last night. Very short queue when I got there but soon was out to staircase

4 hours ago, antsp said:

If you want WiFi on the 8 days across, message me and you can tether of my device if you just want emails

Thanks I might borrow it one day or just buy that week. 

 

 

In Weymouth now .... lovely little town. 

[Ombud]

18 minutes ago, timeforme said:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13884981/Passengers-slam-Princess-Cruises-freeloading-influencers.htm

 

Hopefully you won’t suffer the same problems as the previous cruise

Ticks me off. But then it's because my impression is usually quite different

>>>>>>

 

Someone said they couldn't find International Cafe.  Its next to the Eatery. Makes sense to me. Coffee currents all over but w/o IC food. 

 

Ok. Signing off now

Edited Tuesday at 09:57 AM by Ombud

[rhobbkf]

11 minutes ago, timeforme said:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13884981/Passengers-slam-Princess-Cruises-freeloading-influencers.htm

 

Hopefully you won’t suffer the same problems as the previous cruise

Grinding started early this a.m....   Can confirm mini-bar set up is cans of cocktails.  We still have not had the mini-bar delivered so had to call room service.  The Tea is removed from the list of elite benefits on the elite sheet we received.  We had someone else's water delivered to our room (the room #'s weren't even close to each other or just a number off).  Our room still wasn't turned down at 10 pm at night.  Our room steward said today was his FIRST day.  Thankfully we don't need a lot of service.  We had a tour booked this morning that they cancelled and rebooked for 1pm this afternoon.  Oh, and we couldn't play in the casino last night because we changed rooms. ??? Not sure how they justify that one.

[555]

47 minutes ago, Ombud said:

Green Line boarding: fast as usual. Onboard by 10:44

 

 

Rm 10222 is an extremely narrow room! If a sheet of paper is 8.5×11" then the hallway is 27.5". Yes the sofa cushions don't match, the middle cushion is different fabric. Also note the very different mini bar. There aren't any of the traditional bottles of alcohol. There's 6 bottles of mixed drinks instead. I don't really care as I trade it for a bottle of wine.

 

 

Closet: I hope you're tall. You'll need to be as they squeezed a few inches here by putting the bar near the ceiling and shelves below. Met up with a lady who couldn't hang her clothes. 

 

 

Balcony: VERY large. 1/2 covered, 1/2 uncovered much like Caribe balconies on Grand Class ships

 

 

Elevator: This is a definite improvement.  I selected which floor I was going to & was directed to an elevator. Once I entered the elevator there were not any buttons to select. Elevators do not stop on each floor

 

Toilets by Good Spirits: wheelchair users must make an immediate sharp u-turn to use the ADA stall. Wonder how they missed that? Doesn't affect me but suggest those who are mobility impaired find another one

 

Another trip hazard; there is slope up / down encircling the piazza. Not terribly noticeable but be aware as i watched it catch a few off guard

 

Elite Lounge is in the American Diner. There wasn't any music (ok, piped in stuff) unlike other ships

 

MDR dining changes are well broadcasted. Deck 6 with traditional 5:00 or 7:30 same table / staff dining.  Deck 7 with 2 lines: (1) with reservations & (2) without waiting on a table. Should work fine. I went to Deck 8 hoping to experience the American Diner as this is my only night without a set time.  But tonight it's just an extension of Decks 6 & 7. So a little disappointing. But I'll go back after the show tonight as it's open later then regular MDR

 

OMG the Motown Show (MOBO) !! Dancing in my seat 

 

Elite Tea tomorrow so I will post the picture when I'm in Vigo, another port stop. Will also download / answer questions (if any) 

 

 

Vegetarian menu is extremely large:

Thanks for the patters & other info.

Let us know if you get an invite to the MT Luncheon & cutoff number if possible.

[PacnGoNow]

I’m so sorry to hear about your son’s home.  Is he okay?  

Thank you for taking us along on this venture!

 

Would you ask RS, if you get a chance, if this mini bar is just for this cruise, or is this fleet wide?

TIA

 

 

 

[offtopic]

For anyone currently on board with a package, how many bottles of water in 1 order can you order from room service for complementary delivery to the stateroom?

[LACruiser88]

4 hours ago, Ombud said:

My son's tree fell on his house so I'm regretting no wifi

Wow!  Hopefully, no one was hurt...