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We have seen this a few times when the Sanctuary Cabanas were not sold out. They moved loungers from the Cabanas to create more regular bookings.

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FWIW, the correct name for these cabins is "Reserve Collection" mini-suite. It was (and still is) confusing when Princess changed the name from "Club Class."

I recently heard the same from a very reliable source. 🤔

This will cause some to scratch their heads! 🤣 Google it!

Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your voyage! We also are big fans of the Sanctuary. Unfortunately, as it has been explained to us by several HGM's, the space is not large enough to accomodate pre-cruise reservations and they feel that the current system is the best case scenario for the venue. 🤷‍♂️

BTW, Welcome to Cruise Critic! I do not believe that would be an issue for the wait staff, they are accustomed to having large groups.

Unless you personally know a Maitre'd (now called Director of Restaurant Operations, DRO) and have their contact info, the answer is no. Once you are onboard, you will be able to make the request. Enjoy your cruise!

That's why I never leave home without a couple bottles of Cholula!

Gracias! It was taken this past March in San Telmo, Buenos Aires.

??? We need more information to be able to address your concern. Are you looking for the Roll Call or trying to book a cruise? What ship? 🤷‍♂️

Enjoy your cruise and the Sanctuary (our favorite spot on any ship!).

We just love the sea days! We have been on at least a dozen Hawaii cruises out of LA, at different times of the year. Being from the LA area, we have also vacationed in Hawaii many, many times, so the 4 port stops on the cruise are not an issue for us. Aloha! 🌸

On our long cruises we mix it up for lunch. One day it's sandwiches at the IC, one day the Grill, one day it's pizza, one day we order off the Sanctuary menu, and of course on port days we almost always enjoy lunch in port. We rarely have lunch in the MDR. 🤷‍♂️ Sorry to see you cancel. If it's the March of 2026 cruise on the Island, we are on that cruise too.

Ditto, very well stated!

Only one per person.

Here's a short video from our visit to Volunteer Point this past March. 20230311_120708.mp4

They always get enough takers. It's a great deal if you have flexibility in your travel plans!

Enjoy!

True...

Crew members have free unlimited access to Whatsapp for calls/texting.

We did the same thing last March at Volunteer Point. Stepped in a "Virkon" water bath to kill viruses, one of a few disinfectants to do so (we were in the exotic bird business for 40+ years).

Gotcha! See you onboard! 🙂

We have had no issues selecting our international BC seats right after we book via EZair. As mentioned above, the EZair booking will provide the airlines locator number to use on the airlines web site for seat selection.

On the April 10th, Majestic Princess cruise, Sydney to Seattle? I don't see @AnyMajorCruiseDude on the Roll Call spreadsheet???