Wishing on a star

When all of the confusion started, I had even looked at one of those D0 cabins. Too bad!!!! Hindsight is far greater than 20/20!!!!! Looks like there are a lot of details to be worked out... and it will have to be seen how this whole new 'system' works out.

Yes, sadly this is the way they have gone with their deck plans and cabin descriptions.... Too bad. I guess I have just gotten used to it, and not thought too much about the specific numbers.

Wow, what a day!!!! It is concerning to hear how bad the service in the Buffet and the MDR have been!!!! It seemed like I was hearing good reviews of Enchanted... but this sounds pretty bad. It will be quite some time before we sail... So, one can only hope that things go well when they are onboard!

What ship and what category??? Sometimes there are some cabins that vary... but most the time not. Assuming that you are not looking at accessible cabins, which are often slightly different sizes/layouts.

Jenni - it would have to be VERY high seas... but, yes, there have been times when this might happen. The Cove Balconies on Deck 6 have the hinged one-side opens door (not a sliding door) that has a heavy duty door that can be closed over it from the outside, in the event it would ever be necessary. Not something that would happen often. But, possible.

Here is a video from a similar cabin. (the forward cabin that is just like the Aft one, on the curve) This is R414 on the sister-ship Discovery Princess. There are 2-3 photos at about 1:40 into the video that show looking up at the SeaWalk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuJtk2vYmCA

Here is a video, I believe is R428.

Not a whole lot of difference... in order to really see onto balconies, from the SeaWalk, one would have to really peer down thru the window glass floor. This isn't the big problem on the first Royal Class ships, where the SeaWalk was more open. Note that on Marina and Riviera, the wider Lido deck above will shade the balcony and be a bit of a limit to an open sky view. Mid-ship and Mid-deck are my favorites for convenience and for less motion that higher or more forward locations. Not a big difference at all, but Aloha would be my pick. Unless, as mentioned, stairs to the Lido would be a plus for you.. get to the Lido and the Buffet without an elevator being more necessary.

Yes, you can book the standard, and add a package at any time. Possibly thru boarding day???? Do consider the specialty restaurants! Too bad that Alfredo's is no longer 'included'... But you really should go there, great pizza! I can't advise as far as the suite... How much would you appreciate the Aft location???? There are probably YouTube videos of the Suites... (other Royal Class ships should be almost the same as the Enchanted.) If you are looking at the Aft Penthouse Suites, I believe that some will have larger/deeper balconies on some decks than others.

We just got back from Turks and Caicos. (Provo, not Grand Turk) There has been a lot of crime there, as in many places. But, it is not focused on tourists. It is usually a more domestic/internal problem. We stayed close to our resort in a developed and safer area... Did walk back to our resort before the last faint glow of sunset turned into darkness. We felt safe enough! Common sense and precautions! NOTE: with the situation on the Island, in general, not just crime - we are not planning to return. I think the advice to stay in more developed and controlled (safer, not out of the way areas) is the way to go. We used to venture out a bit further.... But, now we don't. We would stick with Princess excursions, or a known reputable tour/excursion outfit. You shouldn't need to worry!

Enjoy!!!! Sorry, I type faster than I think.. Somehow had the idea that it was a woman's post or name. Of course the grill/counter on the pool deck is open and included for everyone. The Gastropub would be a different restaurant/venue. A lot of people really enjoy the Sky!!!

I believe she is on the Sky Princess later this month. Ocean Terrace Sushi bar could be another option? Sky does not have O'Malley's or other venues. Do not confuse the Salty Dog Grill counter on the pool deck with the Gastro Pub. No Gastro Pub onboard. We would be happy to visit Alfredo's twice!

Regal has been one of our favorites.... Changes... Large Sanctuary. (they made it smaller on the newer ships) Find space for another great dining venue. (NOT a part of the buffet) All of the other aforementioned things, like the cabins and bathrooms should be more like the Sun. I do not particularly care for the extra things like rides/spellbound/etc.. when cruising. Never visit a casino. I know that this is a money-maker... but location and smoking issues have to be resolved.

I am not sure about this one... The thing we enjoyed when we first started sailing Princess was the Piazza. They could change the design a bit... and limit the louder entertainment... (one hour per night....). But, we totally enjoy the concept of the one centralized attractive Piazza, with comfortable seating, etc. IMHO, just from photos and videos... it seems that the big open Piazza on the new Sun Princess has lost the character. And, really... another 'screen'.... Is there NO escape. With no adult only area, we could be considering cancelling our booking on the Sun.

You are SO right!!! On our upcoming sailing, all categories from interior to Deluxe Balcony and Mini-Suites are almost sold out... NOBODY is booking those cabana deck deluxe balconies. (aka pretend mini suites). Most of them are sitting un-booked. Princess night just find out what a huge mistake they made with this one.