MsSoCalCruiser Posted April 27 #501 Share Posted April 27 Sorry to change the subject… Wondering if anyone has tried the Crown Grill on the Sun Princess. I’m trying to decide between CG or Catch. How has the steak quality been lately? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywildcatfanone Posted April 27 #502 Share Posted April 27 Does anyone know if they have a smoking area near the wake pool like they do on other ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dides Posted April 27 #503 Share Posted April 27 9 minutes ago, kywildcatfanone said: Does anyone know if they have a smoking area near the wake pool like they do on other ships? Designated smoking areas are located at: Wake View Terrace, Deck 8 Aft Starboard Side Sun Bar, Deck 18 Forward Starboard Side Casino, Deck 8 Forward - only during opening hours while actively playing 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywildcatfanone Posted April 27 #504 Share Posted April 27 9 minutes ago, dides said: Designated smoking areas are located at: Wake View Terrace, Deck 8 Aft Starboard Side Sun Bar, Deck 18 Forward Starboard Side Casino, Deck 8 Forward - only during opening hours while actively playing Crap. They take away the adults pool area and the only other potential quiet pool area is near smoking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsudds Posted April 27 #505 Share Posted April 27 As the ship steels down, my wuestion is whether the ship is not fully operational. From the things that were closed or unfinished on the maiden voyage, I would welcome updates. Arena theatre and shows - I think at least one show is up and running, are they all? spellbound - is this open? Deck 19 amusements - Is it open yet? the done, including the entertainment - up and running? love by Britto - is this o[en yet? Anyone seen a menu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted April 27 #506 Share Posted April 27 4 minutes ago, Mattsudds said: As the ship steels down, my wuestion is whether the ship is not fully operational. From the things that were closed or unfinished on the maiden voyage, I would welcome updates. Arena theatre and shows - I think at least one show is up and running, are they all? spellbound - is this open? Deck 19 amusements - Is it open yet? the done, including the entertainment - up and running? love by Britto - is this o[en yet? Anyone seen a menu? Many of these questions were answered yesterday in @reedprincess's post #485 on this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox Fan Cruiser Posted April 27 #507 Share Posted April 27 9 hours ago, MsSoCalCruiser said: Sorry to change the subject… Wondering if anyone has tried the Crown Grill on the Sun Princess. I’m trying to decide between CG or Catch. How has the steak quality been lately? We didn’t eat at either on the Sun but the ambiance in Crown Grill is much better. On this ship they stuck Catch at the back of the buffet and people were saying that it felt like eating at a cafeteria. The Crown is more of a real restaurant. Catch was wonderful on the Sky but not interested in it on the Sun. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox Fan Cruiser Posted April 27 #508 Share Posted April 27 45 minutes ago, capriccio said: Many of these questions were answered yesterday in @reedprincess's post #485 on this thread. And yes, Spellbound is open. Search these threads. I did an extensive walk through of the experience without giving anything away. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les_Bill Posted April 28 #509 Share Posted April 28 I couldn’t agree more with Crown vs. Catch. You really are sitting in the back of the buffet at the Catch and the menu is about 60% of other ships. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted April 28 #510 Share Posted April 28 6 hours ago, Les_Bill said: I couldn’t agree more with Crown vs. Catch. You really are sitting in the back of the buffet at the Catch and the menu is about 60% of other ships. More than a decade ago we had our first cruise on the Sapphire Princess that has a similar setup for the Sterling Steakhouse. The food was very good but on subsequent cruises on the Sapphire - which is one of our favorite ships - we've never even considered eating there again because there was absolutely no ambiance. In fact it had negative ambiance. I'm dumbfounded that Princess is making the same mistake with the new Sun class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAS!!1414 Posted April 28 #511 Share Posted April 28 Eatery questions : Is Oatmeal available in the Morning ??? Is Soup available in the evening ??? TNX Jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian441672 Posted April 28 #512 Share Posted April 28 I was booked on the inaugural Star next July in a Penthouse suite with all the Signature perks. This has been cancelled and new sailings are being launched next week. As I understand it now if/when I re-book, I lose out on the suite only Sanctuary area and now the suite only Signature restaurant, as almost any cabin who pays the 'Sanctuary' premium will get access to all these (subject to a maximum number of cabins perhaps)? In fact all that is 'exclusive' now is the lounge? That's a shame as I like the exclusivity of a suite and that is why I pay extra for it. They had better expand on the dining room size! (ex-Signature and Reserve - perhaps they will merge into one). Just as I thought I would move away from X and their Retreat offering (which really was nice and exclusive for dining and lounge and butler), I am thinking of going back already! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted April 28 #513 Share Posted April 28 7 minutes ago, ian441672 said: I was booked on the inaugural Star next July in a Penthouse suite with all the Signature perks. This has been cancelled and new sailings are being launched next week. As I understand it now if/when I re-book, I lose out on the suite only Sanctuary area and now the suite only Signature restaurant, as almost any cabin who pays the 'Sanctuary' premium will get access to all these (subject to a maximum number of cabins perhaps)? In fact all that is 'exclusive' now is the lounge? That's a shame as I like the exclusivity of a suite and that is why I pay extra for it. They had better expand on the dining room size! (ex-Signature and Reserve - perhaps they will merge into one). Just as I thought I would move away from X and their Retreat offering (which really was nice and exclusive for dining and lounge and butler), I am thinking of going back already! Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shone216 Posted May 7 #514 Share Posted May 7 On 4/27/2024 at 6:25 AM, MsSoCalCruiser said: Sorry to change the subject… Wondering if anyone has tried the Crown Grill on the Sun Princess. I’m trying to decide between CG or Catch. How has the steak quality been lately? We ate in Crown last week and the food and service were excellent 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted May 7 #515 Share Posted May 7 (edited) I do not know from experience, but have seen comments that the quality of beef on the SUN has been better. I am hoping so!!! Even thought The Catch does not have it's own venue, I have not tried it, and we are considering going Premier instead of Plus so that we have these included. I wonder if dining at a less busy time would help with the ambiance at The Catch? Edited May 7 by Wishing on a star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired-N-Happy Posted May 7 #516 Share Posted May 7 1 minute ago, Wishing on a star said: I do not know from experience, but have seen comments that the quality of beef on the SUN has been better. I am hoping so!!! Even thought The Catch does not have it's own venue, I have not tried it, and we are considering going Premier instead of Plus so that we have these included. Since the Catch venue on the Sun is not really that great, if you need to pick two with your Premier package the Crown and the new Teppanyaki could be your best choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo Howdy Posted May 7 #517 Share Posted May 7 (edited) On 4/28/2024 at 10:00 AM, ian441672 said: I was booked on the inaugural Star next July in a Penthouse suite with all the Signature perks. This has been cancelled and new sailings are being launched next week. As I understand it now if/when I re-book, I lose out on the suite only Sanctuary area and now the suite only Signature restaurant, as almost any cabin who pays the 'Sanctuary' premium will get access to all these (subject to a maximum number of cabins perhaps)? In fact all that is 'exclusive' now is the lounge? That's a shame as I like the exclusivity of a suite and that is why I pay extra for it. They had better expand on the dining room size! (ex-Signature and Reserve - perhaps they will merge into one). Just as I thought I would move away from X and their Retreat offering (which really was nice and exclusive for dining and lounge and butler), I am thinking of going back already! They have finally updated the deck plan to show that there are in fact two separate restaurants, essentially one for the suites and another for the other Sanctuary cabins. I would expect that the Signature would be less crowded. ON SECOND THOUGHT, MAYBE I'M LOSING IT AND IMAGINING A CHANGE. Edited May 7 by Yo Howdy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted May 7 #518 Share Posted May 7 18 minutes ago, Yo Howdy said: They have finally updated the deck plan to show that there are in fact two separate restaurants, essentially one for the suites and another for the other Sanctuary cabins. I would expect that the Signature would be less crowded. ON SECOND THOUGHT, MAYBE I'M LOSING IT AND IMAGINING A CHANGE. That’s the same layout I posted in early April: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedprincess Posted May 8 #519 Share Posted May 8 2 hours ago, Yo Howdy said: They have finally updated the deck plan to show that there are in fact two separate restaurants, essentially one for the suites and another for the other Sanctuary cabins. I would expect that the Signature would be less crowded. ON SECOND THOUGHT, MAYBE I'M LOSING IT AND IMAGINING A CHANGE. That's the same names and layouts as usual. Nothing has been changed... Their doing away with "Reserve" on Suna nd Star. All will be Sanctuary, with different inclusions (basically, lounge or not?. They'll all be Sanctuary though.. When they'll update the website and details on who gets to eat in which of these two venues - anyone's guess really... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted May 8 #520 Share Posted May 8 26 minutes ago, reedprincess said: That's the same names and layouts as usual. Nothing has been changed... Their doing away with "Reserve" on Suna nd Star. All will be Sanctuary, with different inclusions (basically, lounge or not?. They'll all be Sanctuary though.. When they'll update the website and details on who gets to eat in which of these two venues - anyone's guess really... What I am anticipating, unfortunately, is that Princess will turn both restaurants into the current Reserve format of MDR menus at breakfast and lunch plus one special dish at dinner. If that happens the suite passengers will lose the current suite breakfasts and the promised unique dinner menus. Just another diminution of the originally promised Signature suite experience. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalTexCruiser Posted May 8 #521 Share Posted May 8 13 hours ago, capriccio said: What I am anticipating, unfortunately, is that Princess will turn both restaurants into the current Reserve format of MDR menus at breakfast and lunch plus one special dish at dinner. If that happens the suite passengers will lose the current suite breakfasts and the promised unique dinner menus. Just another diminution of the originally promised Signature suite experience. If they do this they'll have to provide suite breakfasts in one of the specialty dining restaurants. Makes no sense that suite breakfasts are available on all other Princess ships but not the Sun/Star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
555 Posted May 8 #522 Share Posted May 8 Can anyone tell me if the IC on the Sun is serving muesli bars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare levonfan Posted May 8 #523 Share Posted May 8 Anyone have an update on Park 19 opening? My 11 year old is gonna be mad if it’s not open June 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beg3yrs Posted May 8 #524 Share Posted May 8 1 hour ago, levonfan said: Anyone have an update on Park 19 opening? My 11 year old is gonna be mad if it’s not open June 1 Follow this link for more information: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/3007522-live-ish-from-our-sun-princess-21-day-round-trip-barcelona-adventure/?do=getNewComment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
555 Posted May 9 #525 Share Posted May 9 13 hours ago, levonfan said: Anyone have an update on Park 19 opening? My 11 year old is gonna be mad if it’s not open June 1 I'm also patiently waiting for any news about the Park 19 opening, especially if there's any extra charges for the RollGlider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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