Sun Princess

[MsSoCalCruiser]

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? 

[kywildcatfanone]

Does anyone know if they have a smoking area near the wake pool like they do on other ships?

[dides]

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

[kywildcatfanone]

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.  

[Mattsudds]

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? 

[capriccio]

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.

[Sox Fan Cruiser]

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. 

[Sox Fan Cruiser]

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. 

[Les_Bill]

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. 

[capriccio]

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.

[LAS!!1414]

Eatery questions :

Is Oatmeal available in the Morning ???

Is Soup available in the evening ???

 

TNX 

Jerry

 

[ian441672]

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!

[dog]

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.