gisnered Posted January 21, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) We're thinking about a cruise through the Panama Canal and are considering the Island Princess. I have been checking out the reviews and relevant posts in the forums as well as the specifics for several dates on the Princess site and I've come across a minor peculiarity that I can't find an answer to. It's no biggie, but perhaps someone more knowledgeable about Princess can answer. On the "Island Princess Activities" page, subhead "Pools & Spas" the third bullet item reads "Pirate’s View hot tub and splash pool". Can't find such a feature anywhere on the deck plans and am wondering if the "PVHT and SP" are a "used-to-was" item or a "soon-to-be". I did try a search but the only thing that came up were several quips about Somali pirates. :D Thanks Edited January 21, 2014 by gisnered syntax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted January 21, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 21, 2014 We're thinking about a cruise through the Panama Canal and are considering the Island Princess. I have been checking out the reviews and relevant posts in the forums as well as the specifics for several dates on the Princess site and I've come across a minor peculiarity that I can't find an answer to. It's no biggie, but perhaps someone more knowledgeable about Princess can answer. On the "Island Princess Activities" page, subhead "Pools & Spas" the third bullet item reads "Pirate’s View hot tub and splash pool". Can't find such a feature anywhere on the deck plans and am wondering if the "PVHT and SP" are a "used-to-was" item or a "soon-to-be". I did try a search but the only thing that came up were several quips about Somali pirates. :D Thanks I know there used to be a splash pool above the Horizon Court buffet forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisnered Posted January 21, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I know there used to be a splash pool above the Horizon Court buffet forward. Eureka! Perhaps it's an old name for the the Splash Pool on Sports Deck - but then where is the hot tub? Mysteries, mysteries! :confused: :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsqrl Posted January 22, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Could that be what they used to call the aft pool, the one that's now restricted to Sanctuary patrons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradUT Posted January 22, 2014 #5 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I'll bet you dollars-to-donuts that the "Pirate's Pool" is the aft pool in the Sanctuary area. We were ALL over that ship when we cruised except for the Sanctuary space since we didn't pay for that. The Island Princess is a great ship and the Panama Canal cruise is wonderful. The best pool is the Lotus Pool. It was quiet with comfortable seats and never crowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted January 22, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 22, 2014 The aft pool is not a splash pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windsor26 Posted January 22, 2014 #7 Share Posted January 22, 2014 We have booked for the 1st May transit through to Vancouver and are looking forward to a 'new' ship for us. I believe I have been told that the cost for the Sanctuary on the transit canal day is more than the usual cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlinite Posted January 22, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 22, 2014 We have booked for the 1st May transit through to Vancouver and are looking forward to a 'new' ship for us. I believe I have been told that the cost for the Sanctuary on the transit canal day is more than the usual cost? i wouldn't book the sanctuary on transit day. you'll want move about the ship, maybe even for a coffee on deck 5 to see the graffiti on the lock walls. you will love the Island. indoor pool :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkystheLimit Posted January 22, 2014 #9 Share Posted January 22, 2014 We found the Sanctuary to very hot on the slow transit day. Would not do it again. Agree with wanting to move around the ship. The forward viewing areas through the "secret" doors are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted January 22, 2014 #10 Share Posted January 22, 2014 The aft pool is part of The Sanctuary now and you can't use it unless you pay for The Sanc. The forward pool is very, very shallow. It's like a child's wading pool, or at least it was in 2005. We had our CC M&G right next to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted January 22, 2014 #11 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Eureka! Perhaps it's an old name for the the Splash Pool on Sports Deck - Pictured here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorisis Posted January 22, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 22, 2014 The Sanctuary on Island is at the rear of the ship. Best viewing of the canal is on the upper forward decks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted January 22, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 22, 2014 We're thinking about a cruise through the Panama Canal and are considering the Island Princess. I have been checking out the reviews and relevant posts in the forums as well as the specifics for several dates on the Princess site and I've come across a minor peculiarity that I can't find an answer to. It's no biggie, but perhaps someone more knowledgeable about Princess can answer. On the "Island Princess Activities" page, subhead "Pools & Spas" the third bullet item reads "Pirate’s View hot tub and splash pool". Can't find such a feature anywhere on the deck plans and am wondering if the "PVHT and SP" are a "used-to-was" item or a "soon-to-be". I did try a search but the only thing that came up were several quips about Somali pirates. :D Thanks I believe that is an error. The Pirate's View hot tubs and splash pool are aft on Sports deck (17) on the Caribbean. On the Star they are called The Oasis hot tubs and splash pool. The aft pool on the Island and Coral that is in the Sanctuary now used to be called the Youth Center Pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highheel girl Posted January 22, 2014 #14 Share Posted January 22, 2014 We have sailed the Island/Coral many times and I think I have only been up by that splash pool once or twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windsor26 Posted January 22, 2014 #15 Share Posted January 22, 2014 We found the Sanctuary to very hot on the slow transit day. Would not do it again. Agree with wanting to move around the ship. The forward viewing areas through the "secret" doorsare great. Thanks for the advice money saved (can have a couple of cocktails while we transit instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisnered Posted January 22, 2014 Author #16 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Pictured here Thanks. I've seen pics of the Sanctuary but not this little gem. Still wondering about the hot tub, but I guess it's gone the way of all things and no one remembers. The other thing that intrigues and amuses me is the "Pirate" imagery - something from a completely different era. Thanks, all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted January 24, 2014 #17 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Thanks. I've seen pics of the Sanctuary but not this little gem. Still wondering about the hot tub, but I guess it's gone the way of all things and no one remembers. The other thing that intrigues and amuses me is the "Pirate" imagery - something from a completely different era. Thanks, all. As I posted above, the Pirate's View hot tubs and splash pool are aft on Sports deck (17) on the Caribbean. The aft pool on the Island and Coral that is in the Sanctuary now used to be called the Youth Center Pool. Never were hot tubs there or by the Splash Pool forward on Sports deck (16). The Princess information is wrong. Now that has never happened before, has it ;) Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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