Everything ROYAL PRINCESS: What are you looking forward to MOST of all?

[dmwnc1959]

From last nights gala events on Royal Princess

 

(Credit Peter Knego)

[S'villeGals]

The Sanctuary is booked on the day of embarkation for Full Cruise reservations only. Meaning if you want to book it for the duration of your cruise, that is the day. If you want to book it for a Full Single Day or Half-day you have to go up on the morning of that day to check availability.

 

Good morning Dave,

 

Wow - say it isn't so.

 

When I spoke to a Princess Customer Service Rep a few months ago she told me to go up to the Sanctuary as soon as we get on the ship to sign up for a morning or an afternoon. Our TA basically told us the same thing. Neither indicated that one had to reserve a space for the entire cruise on embarkation day.

 

So - what is the likelihood that loungers will be available for a single sea day? Also - people have mentioned getting a lounger not in the sun. I thought all of the Sanctuary was covered, the idea being that everything is in the shade.

 

Should I lower my expectation of being able to spend a morning in the Sanctuary on a sea day?

 

Time for sleep now - Thanks so much.

K

[Astro Flyer]

Try again, i hve just made it public - hope i have done this correctly!

It must be an iPhone problem...from Safari (web browser) it says "not available on this platform" & from the CC app (TapaTalk) it says not available for mobile use.

 

Oh well...I'll view it from my PC at another time. :o

[dmwnc1959]

Good morning Dave' date='

 

Wow - say it isn't so.

 

When I spoke to a Princess Customer Service Rep a few months ago she told me to go up to the Sanctuary as soon as we get on the ship to sign up for a morning or an afternoon. Our TA basically told us the same thing. Neither indicated that one had to reserve a space for the entire cruise on embarkation day.

 

So - what is the likelihood that loungers will be available for a single sea day? Also - people have mentioned getting a lounger not in the sun. I thought all of the Sanctuary was covered, the idea being that everything is in the shade.

 

Should I lower my expectation of being able to spend a morning in the Sanctuary on a sea day?

 

Time for sleep now - Thanks so much.

K[/quote']

 

There are plenty of pictures out there that show the two main paths (port and starboard sides) leading up to the main core of The Sanctuary is in the open unshaded part. Some people prefer being in the sun, some in the shade. The Sanctuary offers both.

 

As for reservations, this is the way I had understood it to be on all Princess Cruises ships. Half-day or a single full day was reserved on the morning you wanted to use the venue. I have read on some reviews that The Sanctuary on some ships sell out the first day for the entire cruise and that partial/single days were not made available. It depends on how popular The Sanctuary is on Royal Princess as to whether someone gets their spot reserved.

[dmwnc1959]

Link for viewing the LIVE feed for the naming ceremony is up. The feed should begin in a few hours....

 

http://www.princess.com/royalprincessnaming/index.html

[Arya3]

Hey Dave

Yes, I am still awake lol ...only a bit longer to wait for the ceremony!!!

Again, thanks a million for all your (& many others) updates, pics, videos, and POSiTiVe vibes for ths beautiful ship!

Just a quick question, are reservations for the Enclave also have to be made the day of or can they be made on embarcation day?

 

Thanks, and enjoy the ceremony, one perk for you working the midnight shift::D:D

Linda

[antsp]

BBC Breakfast doing a live from the Sanctury this morning.

[Shogun]

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Hi All

 

Media here starting to film and chat about the volume of media here in Southampton looks like where ever you are in the world you will hear about Royal Princess expect some very happy folks in Carnival House

 

Yours Shogun

[dmwnc1959]

Not sure where she is coming from bit I just saw on Twitter that the Duchess of Cambridge is en route to Royal Princess!!! :D:D:D

[dmwnc1959]

 

 

 

 

[dmwnc1959]

The champagne bottle is set...

 

(Credit D Wilkinson)

[dmwnc1959]

(Credit Andrew Baldwin)

[dmwnc1959]

Hey Dave

Yes, I am still awake lol ...only a bit longer to wait for the ceremony!!!

Again, thanks a million for all your (& many others) updates, pics, videos, and POSiTiVe vibes for ths beautiful ship!

Just a quick question, are reservations for the Enclave also have to be made the day of or can they be made on embarcation day?

 

Thanks, and enjoy the ceremony, one perk for you working the midnight shift::D:D

Linda

 

Hi Linda!

 

I'm guessing that the Enclave at Lotus Spa would work the same as other onboard reservations for the use of spa facilities except you cannot book them in advance yet. Once you board the ship head for the Spa Reception Desk or any table that the Spa personnel have set up and book for whatever day you want.

[dmwnc1959]

Getting ready for guests arrivals...

 

(Credit Andy Harmer)

 

 

(Credit Kate A Green)

[dmwnc1959]

Media begin to file in...

 

(Credit Sara EM Lawrence)

[dmwnc1959]

Link for viewing the LIVE feed for the naming ceremony is up. The feed should begin in less than an hour...

 

http://www.princess.com/royalprincessnaming/index.html

[dmwnc1959]

Close-up view of 'the' bottle before it was put into place....

 

(Credit D Wilkinson)

[dmwnc1959]

Keeping the crowd entertained with music...

 

(Credit Kate Sutton)

[dmwnc1959]

I get off at 7am EDT so if I'm en route back to the house and miss something please post it! :D I hope they don't wait until 12 noon local Southampton time to christen the ship, if so I'll have to watch the reruns. ;)

[dmwnc1959]

About 15 minutes before the show starts and the crowds are in place...

 

(Crecdit Andy Harmer)

[lfk60]

I have my tea and my iPad and am sitting on the patio ready to watch the christening! How exciting! Thank you again Dave! I never would have been so invested in "Everything Royal" (pun definitely intended!) without this great thread! :)

[leavingocalaagain]

CNN just said they would be live from Southampton for the Ducheses last public appearance before her leave. Of course, it will likely be a short view of the event.

[TorontoTL]

I will miss the beginning because I'll be enroute to work.

[dmwnc1959]

I'm expecting that when the Duchess of Cambridge shows up Twitter will go off the hook! :D

[dmwnc1959]

Waiting for the Duchess of Cambridge to arrive...

 

(Credit Fran Goldman)