Pacific Sun v's Pacific Princess

[smurfette]

Hi,

 

My parents are looking at going on either of these ships for CChristmas 2006. Can everyone tell me what the difference is between clientele and activities on the two ships. Is the food different? Tipping prices different? Any info would be great.

 

Thanks

[Past it]

No contest! If they can afford it go for the Princess,especially if they are over 40

[luvvin_u_2]

how about differences between the sun and the star? which do people prefer? thinking of combining 2 7 night cruises in jan on the star

[smurfette]

No contest! If they can afford it go for the Princess,especially if they are over 40

 

Thank you.

[physiemum]

hi.I cruised on both Sun and Princess last year.It depends a lot on what you are expecting on a cruise.The Princess is a much nicer ship,smaller,easier to get around,no queueing,better food,crew a bit more attentive.However most of the passengers are in the older age group,so it tends to be quieter,activities on board geared to a more "genteel" crowd,not quite as much night life.The Sun is geared to more of the Party goers and Families,a lot more activities on board,more noise,your usual crowd of drunken yobbos who start drinking the minute they get on board,more kids racing around,monopolising the pool and water slide,longer queues at the buffet and for the tenders,and a lot more Smokey areas( if you are sensitive to cigarette smoke).but definitely better cocktails than the princess..I enjoyed them both but was lucky enough to have a balcony on the princess and it was just heaven to wake up and walk outside in your pjs,or lie in bed and watch the water..Check out last minute deals for a balcony upgrade it is definitely worth it,otherwise if on the Sun,try to get an outside cabin in the centre of the ship,less movement and not as far to walk!

[davoni]

Would definitely recommend Pacific Princess. We did Christmas cruise in 2005 and have booked again for 2006. We are both in our 40's but found a good mixture of ages - 50% elderly (but fun) the other 50% were children (34) and a good mix of 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's. Mainly geared towards couples and described as the 'country club' style of cruising. Ratio of 680 passengers and 340 crew meant we were spoilt for service and the food was fantastic. There is still night life for the party goers but with a lot less crowd than on the other ships geared more for the younger set. For couples without kids this ship would be a good choice. Tipping is $6.50 per person per day automatically added to your account but you can remove it and tip who you want to in person.:)

[mummsie]

same here Pacific princess is fantastic. Because its on charter to P&O it is a better class of ship. The sun is 4 star, the Pacific Princess is 5 star.

[DanFromSyd]

We were told that the Sun was about 2.5 to 3 star. But its perfect for me!!

 

I love the fun atmosphere.

 

I think when I eventually settle down I'd like to try a "5 star" ship, but until then im happy to party on the p&O aus ones.

 

Anyone what our new regal Princess is like in terms of ratings?

 

Dan

[luvvin_u_2]

if its made into a 'pacific' something ship it will prob rate the same as the sun.. its too far away to think bout tho.. i wish it was coming this year:rolleyes:

[karmac]

The Regal certainly looks classier than what we have already got. But like you Dan, I'd prefer the less classy more fun atmosphere ships.

 

Karen

[luvvin_u_2]

hopefully they leave the regal princess all white.. i think thats why it has a classier look

 

http://www.e-cruiseworld.com/carnivalaustralia-news.htm <-- theres a link of what the regal princess would look like if painted like the sun n the star...:)

[Skyrules]

hopefully they leave the regal princess all white.. i think thats why it has a classier look

 

http://www.e-cruiseworld.com/carnivalaustralia-news.htm <-- theres a link of what the regal princess would look like if painted like the sun n the star...:)

 

No, all white ships look too stark. Pacific Sky looks much better as Pacific Sky than it did as Fairsky or Sky Princess, when she was all white.

[davoni]

Well put Dan...I think both ships have something to offer. When I sailed on the Fairstar in 1988 it was a great party ship as I'm sure the Sun/Star are. For the 'older crowd' now who can afford the little extra that the Pacific Princess costs, it's nice to have the choice of different styles of cruising. I think it's great just to be able to cruise and have fun with others, regardless of the ship as everyone seems to enjoy themselves on a cruise.:)

[Kiwi Kruzer]

This year's Pacific Princess Xmas cruise is from 22 Dec to 4 Jan ,so you get both Xmas and New Year at sea !!!!!!!!!!

[strawberrypatch11]

No, all white ships look too stark. Pacific Sky looks much better as Pacific Sky than it did as Fairsky or Sky Princess, when she was all white.

 

 

Yes I hope that the Regal Princess will have some colour like our aussie ships the star and sun. It would be good if it had blue and yellow on it. It would like great for us!!! :)

[DonahCBrown]

Bumping up this thread for Jim.

[kaseyoz]

hopefully they leave the regal princess all white.. i think thats why it has a classier look

 

http://www.e-cruiseworld.com/carnivalaustralia-news.htm <-- theres a link of what the regal princess would look like if painted like the sun n the star...:)

 

thanks for the link luvvin, i must have missed this when you first posted it.

Some good pictures of the ships if you click on the links.

 

One thing i did notice was a photo of the "sun" with an oval kids pool on the deck below the lido. That is not there (or did i miss it!!!)wonder why they took it out. It would have been good for the littlies to have a pool. One thing i thought was missing on the sun was a wading pool or somewhere for non swimmers

[Tikibird]

The Pacific Princess is stunning! Can't wait to see the Regal!

[Kazza1]

One thing i did notice was a photo of the "sun" with an oval kids pool on the deck below the lido. That is not there (or did i miss it!!!)wonder why they took it out. It would have been good for the littlies to have a pool. One thing i thought was missing on the sun was a wading pool or somewhere for non swimmers

 

Karen

 

NO you didnt miss the kids pool when you were on your cruise. P&O replaced the pool with an outside playground for the littlies in kids club. They can now ride trikes and have some outdoor fun:D. It was probably a safety issue with the swimming.

 

Kazza

[Kazza1]

Karen

 

 

SORRY, name spelling mistake KARON:o

 

Kazza:)

[firstimercruiser]

The Regal certainly looks classier than what we have already got. But like you Dan, I'd prefer the less classy more fun atmosphere ships.

 

Karen

 

There will certainly no classiness about it once I get on there :D;)

 

Trevor

[kaseyoz]

SORRY, name spelling mistake KARON:o

 

Kazza:)

 

 

no worries, with all the karons, karens, kazza etc it is easy to make a mistake. :) :)