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I am sure it is variable but the last time I tried to get the sanctuary for the week, I got to the terminal very early, waited quite awhile in the terminal for boarding to begin and was one of the first 8-10 people on the ship.  I then literally ran directly to the sanctuary before going to my room and it was already completely filled.  I suppose there were people doing back to back cruises that took may of the seats.  I wasted most of my morning getting to the terminal early and then making the whole process a big rush.  I have never done that again.

I love to cruise and I also spend about 2 weeks in resorts in Hawaii every year.  I always wondered why one would want to cruise to Hawaii and then spend about 10 of the days looking at nothing but the ocean and only 4 partial days visiting the sites of Hawaii (with nights back on the ship).  I could never quite figure this out unless people are primarily interested in a trans-ocean cruise experience.  It seems like a very limited Hawaii experience.  I would like to learn from others though.