Wishing on a star

It would have to be one of the SANCTUARY mini-suites to have access to all of these benefit.

"some of us who purchased a premiere package might feel slighted as this is now standard. " I can see how that might feel... but, the thing is, there has been no 'slight'.... You have been given access to all these Sanctuary areas... I would be happy and see that as a gift.

Are we sure that the RESERVE dining is gone? Or could it be an (per as usual) error in the IT department. Do not some parts of the web-site still show the RESERVE. I don't know how they can take that away, when guests actually PAID for it. They will have to honor something for these bookings. Yes, I can see this disappearing, upon some tba date, and the RESERVE dining room being changed to another, revenue producing restaurant/venue. OR, with the increase of cabins in the new SANCTUARY category/class... I can see that they will need two dining rooms that are Signarutre/SANCTUARY. If people are worried that the SANCTUARY will now be crowded... try getting into the SANCTUARY/Signature restaurant. So, the Reserve dining room will simply become a second option for SANCTUARY guests.

Dog, since you have already booked the cabin, are you not 'grandfathered in'. That is what I was understanding. While the official SANCTUARY thing begins Oct. 14, and also begins with all bookings made after this announcement... I thought that all existing bookings were granted SANCTUARY access... Just not the included package.

I will make no determination about this new ship-within-a-ship.... Many will abhor it, and many will be excited. What I will pass judgement on is how Princess has handled this. It not only shows complete incompetence, but a lack of respect for all guests who have been booking. Not to mention a complete lack of transparancy. This seems to be another example of how the roll-out on this new ship exposes huge problems and incompetence and shortcomings all the way up to Corporate. NOTE: Those who had booked Signature suites are not benefitting... Those whose cabin has been reassigned just got a 'gift'. I don't understand why those with Suites might not be happy, as they have lost nothing at all. I can't believe I didn't see all of this coming, when watching this roll-out and seeing the confusion about those D0 premium balcony cabins. I am usually pretty perceptive. it seems clear that 'RESERVE' will disappear. Princess could either have two choices of SANCTUARY (signature) restaurants... which might be necessary with all of these new SANCTUARY cabins... Or the Reserve Dining Room will be changed over to a different, revenue producing, restaurant/venue.

About the RESERVE thing.... That could be another IT problem.... OR... is the next notice we see going to see a revenue producing venue/restaurant where the RESERVE dining room is. With Princess... one never, ever, knows.

Yes, this whole thing is another example of how this roll-out of the Sun Princess has been a HUGE MESS.... I place this fully on Princess.... All of this should have been decided and made clear, months ago. No excuses here.... I am happy for anyone, such as those who had booked a D0, who benefit. But, otherwise, this is a huge MESS. The price increases are incredible.... I am wondering if those who got the email notice, who are sailing before the change is fully implemented, are those who are booked into Suites. True, it might not give them any real benefit. (unless they had not booked a package, and now the upgrade notice does, actually, give them the package - do we know that for sure???? Can they cancel the package they paid for??? Does their booking show two packages?)

I am not so sure that there will be an 'availability' problem... The way the Sanctuary is now, much of the time it can be fully booked, but many of the loungers are not occupied.... It will be interesting to see how this all plays out. I booked our cruise on the Sun with the hope that, somehow, we would be able to have some chance at booking the Sanctuary by the day. But, that will not be a possibility. Will we cancel??? I don't know. I am still excited about the cruise and seeing the new ship. But absolutely NO other adult area... That is huge... And, might be a bigger issue when cruising when schools have Fall Break. Apparently Princess feels it is more important to have a ship-within-a-ship than it is to provide a nice area that is available for adults, even pay-per-day. All the discussion and disappointment that has been online, with those who were concerned about the Sanctuary situation, must not have carried much weight.

Ohhhh, voljeep, I enjoy the Sanctuary, and will admit to a whisper of 'jealousy'.... Now I know for sure that they will not be allowing daily access to any other non-Sanctuary folks. Somebody on my sailing in a Sanctuary Cabin/Suite can add me to their booking, just so I get that 'Sanctuary indicator'!!!! Looks like we will have to play the early a.m. lounger game!

What category had that person on FB booked? Was it a suite??? Is Princess sending out notices. (in error) on non-suite bookings before October 14??? That kind of 'error' would not be surprising, actually.

Hey..... Hahahaha!!! With 3rd and 4th guests free promo... Can somebody on our next sailing, in a SANCTUARY cabin, add me as a third guest????? Name your price!!!!

I am happy for you Dog!!!! Sad for me and others who this does not benefit... But, I know you have been round-and-round about your D0 cabin. Great!!!

Yes, this seems clear that this is like the Haven or the Retreat... ship-within-a-ship that the other lines are offering. NO access to the sanctuary area for me now!!! : (

No, I believe that all of the ones on the Sphere still remain 'Premium Deluxe'. I think it is ONLY that handful of D0 category cabins. (AFT, with the very very extended balcony) that are now SANCTUARY cabins, with full ship-within-a-ship benefits and access. These are the ones located AFT that had brought about such specific discussion, as the description online had mentioned Signature, but then that was removed. Now we see why, as most of the Suite and Sanctuary staterooms and exclusive areas are located AFT. Note: Deck 14 doesn't seem to be available / loading... Not sure if they might still be working on that deck, with these new cabin categories. Princess has kept silent, and also brought about a LOT of confusion with the roll-out of the new ship... NOW it all makes sense.

Wow... Now it all makes sense... Now we know why Princess was keeping completely silent, and not committing to anything regarding Sanctuary access. I had thought about booking one of those D0 balconies... That would have been a HUGE 'gift' from Princess!!!! But, sadly, now I know that there is no way I will step foot in the Sanctuary when we board, as this new system/categories will be operational. : (