Rare h20skibum Posted February 1 #1676 Share Posted February 1 2 hours ago, dides said: In this journal de montreal article it mentions that 30 members of the Cirque Eloize team will board Sun Princess on the weekend of 10th February to begin six to eight weeks of integration. This confirms that the Cirque Eloize productions won't be ready for the first few cruises either. This is a brief article about Spellbound, but it doesn’t have much about what will be found onboard. https://www.cruisecritic.com/articles/magic-castle-spellbound-sun-princess I guess I don’t understand the thinking about not having several shows and venues ready to go and be showcased on the first cruise. People are excited and want to show off everything that is new on a new ship. Instead, some of the early reviews will just say “We would have liked to see (fill in the blank), but it was not ready. At least my sailing is far enough away that everything should be operational. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chusquer Xerez Posted February 1 #1677 Share Posted February 1 2 hours ago, Pixelskaya said: This is so exciting! Hopefully everything will be working smoothly for the 10th of August sailing 💃 Ohhh I'm also going on that boat on August 10. When I get off in Athens. I will take a plane to spend 5 days in Istanbul. I think it's a good way to not get off the boat crying. Viva Jeré 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dides Posted February 1 #1678 Share Posted February 1 31 minutes ago, h20skibum said: This is a brief article about Spellbound, but it doesn’t have much about what will be found onboard. https://www.cruisecritic.com/articles/magic-castle-spellbound-sun-princess Thanks for the additional info - it does look as though it's a specific entertainment event in 2 hour slots at 5pm, 7pm and 9pm with some fancy drinks. Some had bundled it into a dining experience which puzzled me as I never saw any food in the mockups! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelskaya Posted February 1 #1679 Share Posted February 1 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Chusquer Xerez said: Ohhh I'm also going on that boat on August 10. When I get off in Athens. I will take a plane to spend 5 days in Istanbul. I think it's a good way to not get off the boat crying. Viva Jeré Nice! I’ll be staying on the boat until Barcelona 😊 Que me pilla cerquita de casa jajaja Edited February 1 by Pixelskaya 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esprit Posted February 1 #1680 Share Posted February 1 1 hour ago, Chusquer Xerez said: Ohhh I'm also going on that boat on August 10. When I get off in Athens. I will take a plane to spend 5 days in Istanbul. I think it's a good way to not get off the boat crying. Viva Jeré We board on the 10th too and stay on for 14 nights 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted February 1 #1681 Share Posted February 1 Cruisedoctor, I think you are on the right track with your post about The Catch and Butcher's Block. That area would be good for putting up the banners/decor for these two pop-ups and not be right in the thick of the Buffet. That seems to be the way they have done Planks BBQ. If there are any who are able to book dining for an upcoming cruise, I wonder when it shows these to be offered? I am not thinking that there will be two areas, one for each pop-up..... I do not think that they will have both of these available on the same nights. I think it will be one of these areas, alternating. We have never tried Rudi's... but it always get rave reviews. That is def. on our agenda! If it is true that we can get Butcher's Block steak in Crown Grill, I think we would book CG... That just seems to 'fit' for us. I am not sure we need the entire Butcher's Block experience, and additional uncharge. Like everyone else here... We are so excited to be boarding the new Sun Princess! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisedoctor Posted February 1 #1682 Share Posted February 1 @Wishing on a star Butchers Block By Dario two seatings everyday at 5:30PM and 8:00PM The Catch By Rudi seating everyday at 5:30PM, 5:50PM, 6:10PM, 6:30PM, 6:50PM, 7:10PM, 7:30PM, 7:50PM, 8:10PM, and 8:30PM 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouKnoMe Posted February 1 #1683 Share Posted February 1 Just anxious to see more pictures and movement of the ship. Come on Sun! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petez Posted February 1 #1684 Share Posted February 1 Sailing in May but not been with Princess before - just downloaded the App to start looking at Dining Options - can't book yet but strange comment on Dining Rm Dk 7 that "all food and beverages ... are subject to 18% service charge" I can understand on beverages but on food ? How does this work in a MDR ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKWildcatCruiser Posted February 1 #1685 Share Posted February 1 1 hour ago, petez said: Sailing in May but not been with Princess before - just downloaded the App to start looking at Dining Options - can't book yet but strange comment on Dining Rm Dk 7 that "all food and beverages ... are subject to 18% service charge" I can understand on beverages but on food ? How does this work in a MDR ? There are items that cost extra if you want to pay for them, but I agree this wording is odd. And it's not listed in the description for Deck 6. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted February 2 #1686 Share Posted February 2 Thanks dides! Ohhhh no.... I was just waiting to hear this. I knew that there would probably be some VIP and TA stuff. But, this confirms that there could be many Back-2-Back guests onboard. I will still be boarding at the first possible moment and heading to the Sanctuary. (Which IMHO, Princess has totally missed the mark on the Sanctuary on the newer ships. It is just like a large open deck with minimalistic industrial square loungers. No nice design or decor or real designated seating area with real seats, tables, shade.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted February 2 #1687 Share Posted February 2 2 hours ago, nasa1974 said: Didn't they do something like that for the Sky Inaugural in 2019? Then opened up the VIP 3 day to everyone to fill the ship. We booked the 12/4/19 inaugural and 12/7/19 very early for a B2B. Later they opened up the 12/1/19 cruise. We booked it right away for a B2B2B. I'll have to keep my eyes open if they do it for the Sun. yep ... we were on the 12/4 ... couldn't make the 12/1 work for us at that time 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dides Posted February 3 #1688 Share Posted February 3 Magician Mark James has announced on Facebook that he will be one of the first magicians performing on Sun Princess as part of Spellbound. More details to come - keep an eye on his website for dates. 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vividharp Posted February 3 #1689 Share Posted February 3 Apologies if I missed it, have they announced the cost for Spellbound yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dides Posted February 3 #1690 Share Posted February 3 (edited) 8 minutes ago, vividharp said: Apologies if I missed it, have they announced the cost for Spellbound yet? Not yet, this recent article says it still needs to be determined. We did discover that it will be bookable in 3 slots - 5pm, 7pm, 9pm Edited February 3 by dides 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted February 3 #1691 Share Posted February 3 I just want to thank you, dides, for finding and sharing all of this information! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dides Posted February 3 #1692 Share Posted February 3 1 minute ago, Wishing on a star said: I just want to thank you, dides, for finding and sharing all of this information! Thank you - no more inaugural for us yet am still obsessed with hunting down information on this ship! I'm sure it will change once passengers get on board and start reporting back. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dides Posted February 3 #1693 Share Posted February 3 Looks like the Carnival bigwigs agree that Sun Princess is going to be pretty WOW! 😁 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted February 3 #1694 Share Posted February 3 10 days ago ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dides Posted February 3 #1695 Share Posted February 3 Cirque Eloize have posted a clip on social media of their artists enjoying the last days of rehearsals in Italy before boarding Sun Princess. An earlier article said they would then have 6 to 8 weeks of integration. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskainJuly Posted February 3 #1696 Share Posted February 3 Naathan Tran, Magic Asian Man, will also appear on the Sun when it's in the Mediterrean: https://www.magicasianman.com/upcoming 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasa1974 Posted February 4 Author #1697 Share Posted February 4 An entrance fee for Spellbound. Pass. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox Fan Cruiser Posted February 4 #1698 Share Posted February 4 9 hours ago, nasa1974 said: An entrance fee for Spellbound. Pass. More room for me! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelskaya Posted February 4 #1699 Share Posted February 4 23 minutes ago, Sox Fan Cruiser said: More room for me! And for me! I hate magicians but I can’t wait to try those cocktails 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mrell345 Posted February 4 #1700 Share Posted February 4 We have booked Sun for November, I have been unable to make dining reservations onboard in the app. Has anyone else had this issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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