Must haves/wants - for the new Princess ship you design !

[grouchomarx]

More specialty dining options

No more shower curtains, doors please

Either a pool or hot tub(s) inside the Sanctuary, plus a bar in there too

Much better entertainment in theater

[Cruise-Crazzy]

All cruise ships must have a full walk around promenade deck. Avenue like Skywalkers in the front of the ship, that you can see where the ship is going. Larger balconies, showers, and cabins. The buffet in the rear of the ship, with seating outside. A large Piazza , it's a great gathering place.

[UpcountryTravelers]

My wishes:

Add:

full wraparound promenade

real shower doors (not curtains)

adequate balconies

adult pool for everyone

 

Keep:

Crooners

IC

Royal/Regal style buffet

Bellini's

 

Drop:

Princess live

 

Yes, just wishes.

[crochetcruise]

Escalators. They would eliminate long waits for over-crowded elevators. They would still function as stairs in the event of a power outage.

 

Restrict photo department to an out-of-the-way location where they do not interfere with the flow of traffic on gangways, elevator lobbies, deck 7 forward & aft passageway. If passengers want a photo, they can go to the photo dept. location.

 

Have a Planks restaurant on every ship.

 

Move or do away with the Gastro Pub in the Wheelhouse lounge so all those empty seats can be used by passengers wanting to enjoy drinks and the live entertainment.

 

The only problem with an escalator when using a walker is getting on and off safely, as I can't always move at the same speed as the escalator is moving. I've nearly fallen a couple of times, and now stick to ramps or lifts for my own safely. An angled inclinator still has the problem of a ridge at each end where the moving part disappears in a loop-this is where I have the most trouble negotiating safely. A ramp at the approved degree of rising so much over a certain distance, think the ratio is 1 centimetre rise for each 14 centimetres in length, but not honestly sure of those exact figures. I know the lower incline makes it easier for me to manage with my walker without trying to hold on to the railing as well.

[tip]

• An indoor pool that can be used during cool or inclement weather without having to pay extra
  
• A well stocked library with real books
  
• The New York Times Fax at sea
  
• laudromats
  

[nukesubsailor]

The only problem with an escalator when using a walker is getting on and off safely, as I can't always move at the same speed as the escalator is moving. I've nearly fallen a couple of times, and now stick to ramps or lifts for my own safely. An angled inclinator still has the problem of a ridge at each end where the moving part disappears in a loop-this is where I have the most trouble negotiating safely. A ramp at the approved degree of rising so much over a certain distance, think the ratio is 1 centimetre rise for each 14 centimetres in length, but not honestly sure of those exact figures. I know the lower incline makes it easier for me to manage with my walker without trying to hold on to the railing as well.

 

If ships had escalators, a lot of people who don't want to climb stairs would use them and that would free up more room in the elevators for those with walkers or scooters.

[emmak8]

A must on all ships: the awesome beds like the ones on the Majestic!!!

[compozer]

I agree. Stop giving us art, jewelry and spa handouts everyday. And stop the announcements about them and all the sales. It takes a while until I stop jumping up to open the cabin door to hear what is being said. Not about new shop designs but that stuff is so annoying.

[greenie082756]

Keep:

IC

Aft pool

Piazza with lots of room

 

Change:

Move hair dryer to the bathroom

Shower doors instead of nonfunctioning shower curtain

Anytime dining to true anytime - no reservations for parties under 8 persons

 

Add:

Indoor pool as a constant expectation

[Bill B]

Larger showers with doors.

 

Tiered, aft, 'public space' decks with: pools, hot tubs (that are actually hot), play/lounging areas, bars and a smoking area (where it won't bother any non-smokers).

[mellon1]

Large aft balconies, width and length, which are fully covered and not tiered for privacy.

 

COMFORTABLE BEDS that don't have craters in them.

 

Full promenade.

 

That's all we need to be happy!

[USNUZULOOSE]

Just a wish. Would love a warm lazy river.

[crochetcruise]

If ships had escalators, a lot of people who don't want to climb stairs would use them and that would free up more room in the elevators for those with walkers or scooters.

 

Very good point which I missed completely. :(

 

I hope someone from Corporate is reading and taking notes. There's very limited Handicapped Accessible Staterooms on ships and some people need to be able to see daylight to minimise seasickness-I was fortunate that the combination of first time cruising and wild excitement DIDN'T cause a queasy tummy-and I tried what I fancied aboard. Slept like a log with the extra walking and dodging crowds, although most people noticed and politely moved aside, I did had to stop suddenly once, the chap in front of me, suddenly stopped and I nearly bumped into him! He forgot to bring to bring something from his stateroom, I understood that, just startled at nearly bumping into him.

[UpcountryTravelers]

 

• an indoor pool that can be used during cool or inclement weather without having to pay extra
  
• laudromats
  

yes!

[Cruiser411]

• An indoor pool that can be used during cool or inclement weather without having to pay extra
  
• A well stocked library with real books
  
• The New York Times Fax at sea
  
• laudromats
  

 

 

FYI. Majestic has an indoor pool that you don't have to pay extra to use. It appears that the Retreat Pool on the deckplans for Sky is covered also. And all Princess ships have laundromats...