About the Sanctuary on the Crown Princess

[Dixe Lee]

Does the Sanctuary fill up? I know that we pay to use it, is it first-come, first-serve or do we make reservations? Shorts and t-shirt appropriate?

[Laurab23]

When we were on the Crown last Oct the most people we ever saw in it were 2. Most of the time it was empty. It's just a more private area to lounge around in,so wear what ever you want.

 

Laura

[MsJ]

Hi we were on the Crown a few weeks ago...many times we saw it and it was empty..or maybe one or two people...the last day which is the sea day..we went there to try and get a chairs...and we were told they were completely booked for the day.....we went in time for the afternoon booking but I guess many others had the same idea and got there a lot earlier than us......we just went back to our nice Caribe deck and sat in the sun there.....

[MortgageChick]

How much is it , where is it and what are the amenities. I will be onthe Crown may 12th

[barbarah33]

There is a price to use the sanctuary – the adults only area. The pool has no charge but it is down the stairs from the actual sanctuary. When I was on the Crown in November there was a $15 charge to use the sanctuary for ½ a day on sea days and $10 for the whole day when we were in port. You can't make a reservation but most of the time you didn't need one at all. We would just show up to use it and got in every time - and we were a party of 6.

We loved the area. It is very peaceful and quiet. They have extra thick cushions on the over-sized chairs and ‘serenity stewards’ who serve you anything you may need to make you comfortable. They have a separate healthier menu for eating or they will happily get you anything from the grill or pizzeria if you prefer. (They will go to all three if you chose.) Of course soda and cocktails are no problem. We were brought chilled towels periodically, spritzed if we wanted it, and they had different flavors of water which were constantly replenished, etc.

There are no children allowed – not even to come talk to their parents. The child can come to the rail or a steward will come get them and the adult can go to the kid if need be. On that same line smoking is no allowed in the area either. You can sit either in the sun or the shade and they also have ‘tents’ in there where you can get a massage.

[WarEagle76]

There is a price to use the sanctuary – the adults only area...

 

barbarah33, thanks for the great description. Question though, is the Terrace pool on the aft Riviera Deck also adults only?

 

Thanks-Steve

[jrobinso]

Hi Dixe, Since the Crown is usually doing the carribean I wonder if use of the sactuary will be different for our New England/ Canada cruise. I imagine it may be a bit chilly, so the sanctuary may not be as popular...or cost as much.

Jan

[tvaud]

Question though, is the Terrace pool on the aft Riviera Deck also adults only?

 

Thanks-Steve

 

Yes Steve, the Terrace Pool is also adults only.

[WarEagle76]

tvaud, thanks! One of our favorite places to hang out and relax while onboard and assume will be same on Emerald.

[willysgrandma]

If you don't mind sitting in the sun, there is a deck right outside the Sanctuary with loads of loungers that is free. And it is quiet, too.

[Martin and Lindsey]

Is there a Sanctuary on the Caribbean Princess? It sounds wonderful :D

[Dixe Lee]

Hi Dixe, Since the Crown is usually doing the carribean I wonder if use of the sactuary will be different for our New England/ Canada cruise. I imagine it may be a bit chilly, so the sanctuary may not be as popular...or cost as much.

Jan

 

Hi, Jan,

You've got a good point. Of course, when we went to Alaska, I was amazed at the number of people that lounged by the pool underneath all of the woolen blankets that were available :D According to Barbarah33, this is a non-smoking area so that will probably eliminate us from spending much, if any, time there. Dave is a smoker (I used to, but quit a few years ago after spending 5 days in the hospital with pneumonia). I empathize with him and would not expect him to pay to relax in an area where he can't smoke. We may try the deck outside of the Sanctuary, as willysgrandma pointed out.