h-sar

Just now, AbbyGirl said:

You can also shower at the spa. I did that last year and then would just get ready there or in my room. 

 

LOL as I’m using the Enclave as we speak and will get ready for formal night down to my makeup in the shower/changeroom down here. Showers are huuuuge and the two makeup desks come with hair dryers. 

Currently on the Sky and have done the Regal. The bunkbed and sofa bed mattresses are extremely comfortable. I hope the poster get some real and legitimate answers to the question rather than judgements about what others  themselves would or would not do. 

Ocean Terrace seafood place. We had a specialty dining gift cert left over from our TA (DH hadn’t want to go to Sabatini’s, so kids asked at desk and were able to use it at Ocean T for lunch today). Had they gone over the value of the certificate, they would’ve had to pay extra as OT is pay per item. 
 

Noticed that they do not check to see whose name is on the certificate. Last week, one of my nephews had not wanted to go to crown grill and we were able to use his certificate for my brother whose cabin did not get the promotion from our travel agent as they had booked later. They seem to just check the number of bodies at the table against the number of certificates.

Pics of Le Mer menu.

Pics of the area outside, around either side of deck 7. Shows the empty seats around the Alfredo’s where we had a 25 minute wait for lunch today and they still were not sitting anyone out there. I think it is just inconvenient for them to go outside as the door is not easy access.

2nd last picture is of the 20 minute pool games they had today with males against females.

Another tea date with DH just now. The view, the food, the service, the old world nostalgia. Why would I cruise with anyone other than Princess? 

Went to the captain’s chat and Q&A hosted by CD Adam in the piazza at 10:15 to 1045 this morning. Unbeknownst to me, the kids actually managed to get themselves up early on a sea day, because that is how much they love captain Tuvo.  I think the best comedy I saw on the ship was during his session. Such a funny, genuine human being who truly loves the job that he does. The respect and appreciation that he has for his crew is truly evident. He said that captain Perrin, who evidently became the youngest princess captain at age 39 (years ago), has now moved to Virgin cruises. Makes me sad, because he was my second favorite captain on princess. 

Has been a beautiful sea day. I am hoping that it stays that way as we head towards Fort Lauderdale. In previous years, the last sea day, which will be tomorrow, has never had great weather.
 

First came out at 7:45 AM - I slept in for a change which was awesome. Came out to find out every single, and I mean every single, lounger had a towel or property on it. And less than a quarter had a butt in it! 😁

There was one space from where someone had moved a lounger (only three left where there should’ve been 4) and a lovely deck attendant was kind enough to bring me one.
 

After the doubleheader of football again yesterday, it was nice to see the new Lion King movie on the screen late this morning. If they insist on playing so much football on this cruise, how about some showing the likes of Messi, Ronaldo, or Neymar? You know, the REAL football 😉😉. I know it would make the male deck crew deliriously happy as well as many of the non American passengers. DH, son, and DD would be ecstatic! 
 

Static came on at 12:30 for live music. It’s been a pretty blissful day in my lounger with a few forays for food and some reconnaissance missions for your requests - which are greatly appreciated as it forces me out of my chair for a few minutes of exercise and justifies the next food run! 

Just now, FlorenceItaly said:

Thank you!  It is possible it will not be open at all since it will most likely not be pool weather on most of the crossing.  We have the drink package and this is the closest bar to our room :).

Do you live in Florence?! One My my most favorite cities in the world. Was just there this summer And again next summer. 

Just now, FlorenceItaly said:

Enjoying your review.  Thank you.  We are booked on the Enchanted Princess TA April 2021 in S108 and are wondering the hours of the Retreat Bar. 

Just asked. Port days maybe 11:00-6:00; sea days maybe 9:00-6:00 was the response 😃. 

Just now, Luckiestmanonearth said:

Thanks for doing that.  I was wondering if we had a hard wall or a glass wall to the Retreat pool.  Mystery solved

You will have both doors. The wooden one with the window is very close to your cabin. If you look in post #300 of the final picture with the large piece of glass at the end of the hallway, that glass is actually a door that goes into the other end of the retreat pool from your cabin, but would be a bit of a further walk for you.

19 minutes ago, FM said:

Enjoyed reading your trip report so far … you must be on a 10 night + cruise?  The last time we cruised with Princess was over 11 years ago; being Platinum we wanted to try something different for cruising.  So was a bit surprised to see that the closet/bathroom area still has that familiar feel, even on the new Sky Princess … particularly the round curtained shower area!  Are you in a balcony stateroom or mini-suite? 

 

Having cruised with Disney and Celebrity in the last decade, we enjoyed experiencing the different vibe and offerings of these two cruise lines. We returned from our last cruise aboard the Celebrity Edge eight months ago and having read about the new upcoming Sky Princess, decided to put a deposit down for a mini-suite for later this year.  Final payment isn't due till this summer so have plenty of time to see how people view the new Sky Princess.  The ship is more of a destination for us rather than the cruise ports, having visited many of the ports multiple times.  

 

Like the description of the Enclave aboard the Sky … how much is the pass for that area for the duration of the cruise? Did you purchase it on day of embarkation? Is the water quite warm - is it salt or mineral water?

 

Since it appears you are a long time Princess cruiser, do you enjoy the quality of Princess's dining offerings? Would you say that the Crown Grill aboard the Sky is a step above the Keg … or similar to Ruth's Chris?    

 

I am familiar with the Edmonton area and how difficult it is to fly anywhere from YEG inexpensively … which airline did you use to get to FLL? 

 

Anyways, hope you and the family are enjoying your time aboard the Sky.  

 

Thanks

We fly the cheapest airline 😁. Generally turns out to be through Westjet, but through their Delta partner. Parents came down on United as they booked much later. Fares for my family, booked 11 months out, were almost $900 Cdn pp. Bro, who booked in early sept, paid $1450! for direct flight from Vancouver. 

One of the things I love about the enclave is that the aromatherapy pool is hot. I find the hot tubs on princess to be barely lukewarm.

for our cruise, the enclave booked online for a couple was 220 per week. On board, for a couple, it was 300 for the week. Best to purchase online prior to the cruise; if that is not possible, you can book upon embarkation. 
 

I find the crown grill to be somewhere between the Keg and Ruth’s.  As far as dining, food is such a subjective thing, but I find that Princess food presentation is heads above any other line I have been on, which includes Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Holland America. There is definitely a pride in ensuring a beautiful presentation. As far as taste, personally speaking, food on Princess is better than what I have experienced on the other lines. The buffet on the Royal class ships is probably the best on the seas.   
 

If you are not looking for flow riders, skating rinks, waterslides, etc., but instead are looking for an elegant atmosphere in which to rest and rejuvenate, the Sky is definitely for you. The service by the crew is second to none. There were a couple of days where it was definitely a hardship to leave the ship to go to the ports. 

4 hours ago, worldtraveller said:

If you happen to be up on the Sun deck (#17) again, can you take a photo of the hallway area by S110 & S112 as well as the doorways?  I know this is a strange request but last year we were on the Emerald and there was a jutout of some kind by the door which made getting in & out with a wheelchair or walker very difficult even though they were the approved width. We are on the Sky later this year so would like to know in advance if we may have the same issue and if one doorway has the issue but not the other we may need to change people around (my father uses a WC or walker depending on how he is doing and distance we are going).

 

Thank you and enjoy the rest of your cruise.

I got lucky and the room was being serviced, so got some pics from hall of inside of room 110. 
 

pic one with iPad is 112

pics of inside is room are of 110

pic of door is 112

pic 5 showing cart shows iPad of 110

pic 6 shows large glass door going into retreat pool 

No jut outs. Hallways are very wide and you should have no problems. In final pic, where hallway goes right, it’s a very wide turn. 

4 hours ago, worldtraveller said:

If you happen to be up on the Sun deck (#17) again, can you take a photo of the hallway area by S110 & S112 as well as the doorways?  I know this is a strange request but last year we were on the Emerald and there was a jutout of some kind by the door which made getting in & out with a wheelchair or walker very difficult even though they were the approved width. We are on the Sky later this year so would like to know in advance if we may have the same issue and if one doorway has the issue but not the other we may need to change people around (my father uses a WC or walker depending on how he is doing and distance we are going).

 

Thank you and enjoy the rest of your cruise.

I got lucky and the room was being serviced, so got some pics from hall of inside of room 110. 
 

pic one with iPad is 112

pics of inside is room are of 110

pic of door is 112

pic 5 showing cart shows iPad of 110

pic 6 shows large glass door going into retreat pool 

No jut outs. Hallways are very wide and you should have no problems. In final pic, where hallway goes right, it’s a very wide turn. 

3 hours ago, Luckiestmanonearth said:

We booked for next year New Years cruise on the Sky on the Sun Deck #17 (S305 ).  Any picks of that vicinity would be much appreciated 

 

thanks for the review (what level is your cabin h-sar?)

Here you go...

The first pic shows your cabin 305 with the  iPad. Second and third pics show your hall  coming in from outside, and the iPad showing is your neighbour. 

Final pic is your door. 

Just now, hllwdcruiser said:

@h-sar Love your dress! I just happened to pick up a dress for our March cruise today at Marshall's. You beat me on price though - mine was $29! 

After having shopped at Ross in the States for the past few years, I find Marshall’s too rich for my blood, LOL. 

$29 is a fantastic deal for a cruise dress! 

Just now, phred119s said:

We are hanging out in Alberta for you. 😂 we come up from South Carolina every year for Christmas and/or New Years.  In Banff til Sunday then Calgary over night. 
 

We were on the Sky Dec 4 so we joke that December held one extreme to the other for us weather wise. 

You LEAVE SC in the winter to willingly hang out in Alberta?! 
 

Actually, Banff in winter is one of the most beautiful places on earth. But I’ll continue heading south 😁

Just now, dkitty said:

Was the French side open - I know there were some rioting going on 

Yup, completely open. Saw no hint of anything. Think the brunt if it occurred a couple of weeks ago. 

56 minutes ago, c-boy said:

Orient Beach ....  Odalolly !  🙉 no evil ....🙊 speak no evil .... 🙈 see no evil 

LOL! 
We’re pretty tame, so stay on the clothing side. However, as per usual, I did see my one requisite older topless European woman walking nonchalantly down and back the length of the beach. Don’t even think anyone really noticed her.

Just now, FM said:

Enjoyed reading your trip report so far … you must be on a 10 night + cruise?  The last time we cruised with Princess was over 11 years ago; being Platinum we wanted to try something different for cruising.  So was a bit surprised to see that the closet/bathroom area still has that familiar feel, even on the new Sky Princess … particularly the round curtained shower area!  Are you in a balcony stateroom or mini-suite? 

 

Having cruised with Disney and Celebrity in the last decade, we enjoyed experiencing the different vibe and offerings of these two cruise lines. We returned from our last cruise aboard the Celebrity Edge eight months ago and having read about the new upcoming Sky Princess, decided to put a deposit down for a mini-suite for later this year.  Final payment isn't due till this summer so have plenty of time to see how people view the new Sky Princess.  The ship is more of a destination for us rather than the cruise ports, having visited many of the ports multiple times.  

 

Like the description of the Enclave aboard the Sky … how much is the pass for that area for the duration of the cruise? Did you purchase it on day of embarkation? Is the water quite warm - is it salt or mineral water?

 

Since it appears you are a long time Princess cruiser, do you enjoy the quality of Princess's dining offerings? Would you say that the Crown Grill aboard the Sky is a step above the Keg … or similar to Ruth's Chris?    

 

I am familiar with the Edmonton area and how difficult it is to fly anywhere from YEG inexpensively … which airline did you use to get to FLL? 

 

Anyways, hope you and the family are enjoying your time aboard the Sky.  

 

Thanks

Just returned from a pretty exhausting day of doing nothing, but lounging around at Orient Beach LOL, so will return to your questions a little bit later on.

 Quickly, though,we are on for two weeks. Booked it as one week for Christmas and one week for New Year’s, because, when we booked about 14 months out, believe it or not, the quad balconies for a 14 day cruise were already sold out, so we booked as two legs. Which I’m confused about as we’re in the same cabin.  
 

With the flights being so expensive from Edmonton down south at Christmas, we maximize our time there and stay for the full two weeks. With me being in education and the kids in University, we can only go at the most expensive time. 🙁

Just now, sttopmh said:

Yes! Thanks for the tip about Ross. I just went there today and purchased two gowns. Haven’t been there in years.

For a similar dress in my city, I would be paying well over $100 or more. As we typically sail at Christmas time and New Year’s on Princess, I always hit the Ross that is conveniently located in our traditional pre-cruise hotel in Fort Lauderdale and pick up at least two or three formal night dresses. The red one was recycled from two years ago. 

Just now, Luckiestmanonearth said:

We booked for next year New Years cruise on the Sky on the Sun Deck #17 (S305 ).  Any picks of that vicinity would be much appreciated 

 

thanks for the review (what level is your cabin h-sar?)

DB

We’re in a deluxe balcony in the 600’s, so mid back. Going to bite the economic bullet and go to two interiors next year.We managed to make it work this yr with all 4 of us in one, but don’t think any of us wish to repeat the experience😀.

Have two sea days coming up after today. Would be happy to investigate any queries. 

Just now, worldtraveller said:

If you happen to be up on the Sun deck (#17) again, can you take a photo of the hallway area by S110 & S112 as well as the doorways?  I know this is a strange request but last year we were on the Emerald and there was a jutout of some kind by the door which made getting in & out with a wheelchair or walker very difficult even though they were the approved width. We are on the Sky later this year so would like to know in advance if we may have the same issue and if one doorway has the issue but not the other we may need to change people around (my father uses a WC or walker depending on how he is doing and distance we are going).

 

Thank you and enjoy the rest of your cruise.

Absolutely. 

Just now, h-sar said:

Curious to see what they’ll do instead of the balloon drop. I’m thinking streamers based on a contraption I saw on 7. 

They shot out the sparkly little bits of square paper that one sees at sports championship parades. Is there a proper word for the paper other than sparkly bits? Thinking not confetti. 
 

Great party poolside on 16 and 17. Our family rang in the new year and the new decade around the piazza as is our tradition. The kids found us just before 12 and then went back to their friends and the deck party while we went looking for snacks after quickly checking out Static on the deck.

I was disappointed with the midnight new yrs buffet on Sky. Regal does a great job of putting together some intricate little dishes that are not found any other time. Sky simply had recycled food items from the buffet and pastry shop from tonight’s dinner. Anything that was made fresh was from their regular menu, such as French fries or chicken fingers. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not lacking for food; if anything, I need to do a full day fast. This eating every hour is killing me 😁. I just enjoyed the special Princess touch on Regal. But seems like it was more a Regal touch and not a Princess touch judging by the lack of it on Sky. 
 

The various parties going on last night did great justice to ringing in the new yr. The one at poolside was the place to be, though. 
 

Here are a few pics of the festivities. Went with a sparkly red $19 Ross number 😄. 
 

Happy New Year, friends! 

Curious to see what they’ll do instead of the balloon drop. I’m thinking streamers based on a contraption I saw on 7. 

Le Mer was super busy tonight as I walked by. Lots of families. 
 

Below is the MDR New Yrs menu. I don’t eat seafood (but love whitefish), so had the sole. Was pretty great. As was the nightly profiterole. See what I mean about putting it on the every day dessert menu?! The warm chocolate pudding cake was a hit. Everyone but me had the caviar over warm potato as a starter and then had the lobster three ways. Said it was very good, but the risotto could have used more flavouring. We also shared the tournedos. 

Also pics of the gelato place, the lovely and talented string quartet, and the birds from the evening lecture in the piazza. It was a....different thing to be having just before formal night dinner, but went over extremely well.
 

Taking a few minute respite in the cabin before heading back out for the festivities. Heels are a...pain in the heel. 

Just now, imapost2003 said:

Sorry to bother you with a not so important question.  When ordering domestic beer(specifically miller lite) is it a can, bottle, or 16oz twist top aluminum bottle?

Also, any info about the escape room would be appreciated.  When and where do we sign up?  Cost?  Is it something we should sign up for right away so it doesnt sell out?

I don’t drink, but I imagine most beer drinkers would disagree that is is a ‘not so important question’ 😄. Glad Voljeep was able to assist. 
 

On embarkation day on the first leg, we bought my brother a bucket of beer, or a bouquet of beer as my daughter said, on his birthday. It was $32 for the bucket of Corona.

Am determined to get to the bottom of this escape room, so will report back.