dmwnc1959 Posted June 13, 2013 Author #4926 Share Posted June 13, 2013 From last nights gala events on Royal Princess (Credit Peter Knego) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S'villeGals Posted June 13, 2013 #4927 Share Posted June 13, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted June 13, 2013 #4928 Share Posted June 13, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted June 13, 2013 Author #4929 Share Posted June 13, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted June 13, 2013 Author #4930 Share Posted June 13, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arya3 Posted June 13, 2013 #4931 Share Posted June 13, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted June 13, 2013 #4932 Share Posted June 13, 2013 BBC Breakfast doing a live from the Sanctury this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shogun Posted June 13, 2013 #4933 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted June 13, 2013 Author #4934 Share Posted June 13, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dmwnc1959 Posted June 13, 2013 Author #4936 Share Posted June 13, 2013 The champagne bottle is set... (Credit D Wilkinson) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted June 13, 2013 Author #4937 Share Posted June 13, 2013 (Credit Andrew Baldwin) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted June 13, 2013 Author #4938 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Hey DaveYes, 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted June 13, 2013 Author #4939 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Getting ready for guests arrivals... (Credit Andy Harmer) (Credit Kate A Green) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted June 13, 2013 Author #4940 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Media begin to file in... (Credit Sara EM Lawrence) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted June 13, 2013 Author #4941 Share Posted June 13, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted June 13, 2013 Author #4942 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Close-up view of 'the' bottle before it was put into place.... (Credit D Wilkinson) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted June 13, 2013 Author #4943 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Keeping the crowd entertained with music... (Credit Kate Sutton) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted June 13, 2013 Author #4944 Share Posted June 13, 2013 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. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted June 13, 2013 Author #4945 Share Posted June 13, 2013 About 15 minutes before the show starts and the crowds are in place... (Crecdit Andy Harmer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfk60 Posted June 13, 2013 #4946 Share Posted June 13, 2013 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! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leavingocalaagain Posted June 13, 2013 #4947 Share Posted June 13, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoTL Posted June 13, 2013 #4948 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I will miss the beginning because I'll be enroute to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted June 13, 2013 Author #4949 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I'm expecting that when the Duchess of Cambridge shows up Twitter will go off the hook! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted June 13, 2013 Author #4950 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Waiting for the Duchess of Cambridge to arrive... (Credit Fran Goldman) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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