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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Re: Princess wants to become a high end (and high dollar) resort
« Last post by obendus on April 24, 2024, 10:11:32 AM »
It certainly appears, on the surface of it, that Princess is becoming a 'pay for privilege' vacation choice.
I have an upcoming voyage on the Emerald, with an inside cabin, and have submitted a bid for a balcony that is nearly twice what I paid
for a similar move last November. Additionally, we've bid for an Oceanview upgrade, because I simply cannot fathom paying an fortune
to enhance our sleeping quarters.
Perhaps I'm being too much of a nitpicker, but everything from excursions to enhanced dining seems to have
increased substantially.
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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Re: No more day passes to access the Sanctuary on the Sun and Star Princess
« Last post by obendus on April 24, 2024, 10:01:47 AM »
Ah, the return to the 'caste' system of old. When they rename non-package purchasers as 'steerage', we're in trouble.
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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Re: Princess wants to become a high end (and high dollar) resort
« Last post by RichC on April 24, 2024, 09:15:22 AM »
 >:( They're slowly chipping away at all the things we used to enjoy on Princess as being included. In the very near future cruising will return to being reserved only for the very rich.
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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Re: No more day passes to access the Sanctuary on the Sun and Star Princess
« Last post by RichC on April 24, 2024, 09:10:03 AM »
Not that this applies directly to me as we don't reserve sanctuary seating but more and more Princess is beginning to revert to the days of old, similar to the ships of the early 1900's.

"Guests staying in a stateroom or suite designated as part of the Sanctuary Collection will enjoy exclusive access to the ship's top-deck retreat area, along with several additional amenities including a private dining room, priority specialty restaurant reservations, premium stateroom amenities, and a complimentary Princess Premier bundle."

I wonder what included in their Princess Premier bundle?
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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Re: Princess to ensure that your food portion size will be an "appropriate" quantity
« Last post by Host Mike on April 23, 2024, 03:48:22 PM »
I'm expecting that the head chef will be given a very tight daily food budget per passenger and a smaller daily food budget per crew member.  I wouldn't be surprised to see that day's remaining food being recycled in the buffet the next day.  Head chefs are known to receive generous bonuses for meeting and exceeding corporate food budget benchmarks.
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Sun Princess Chatter / Sun Princess aka "the Grand Diva" officially christened in Barcelona
« Last post by Host Mike on April 23, 2024, 03:30:19 PM »
"The vessel was named by godmother, British actor Hannah Waddingham, at its Spanish homeport."

 “As much as theatre ripples through my bloodstream, I have the strongest history of maritime in my family,” said Waddingham when asked how she felt to be named as godmother to Sun Princess. “It is in my blood and in my bones so it’s a great privilege to be on this grand diva, the first of her class.”

https://www.cruiseandferry.net/articles/sun-princess-officially-christened-in-barcelona

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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / No more day passes to access the Sanctuary on the Sun and Star Princess
« Last post by Host Mike on April 23, 2024, 03:22:06 PM »
"Guests not staying in a Sanctuary Collection stateroom on Sun Princess (and Star Princess) will no longer be able to pay extra to visit the Sanctuary, a spot that on previous ships has always been very popular with many cruisers."

https://www.travelmarketreport.com/Cruise/articles/Princess-Competes-with-Ship-Within-a-Ship-Concept-with-New-Stateroom-Category
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Sun Princess Chatter / Re: Princess Cruises Unveils Exclusive New Sanctuary Collection on Sun Princess $$
« Last post by Host Mike on April 23, 2024, 03:18:06 PM »
"Passengers booked as of April 23 with Sanctuary Collection staterooms on Sun or Star Princess will receive the additional amenities outlined at no additional cost, excluding the Princess Premier bundle."

https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/hotel-operations-entertainment/princess-cruises-sanctuary-collection-gives-exclusive-retreat-access
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Sun Princess Chatter / Princess Cruises Unveils Exclusive New Sanctuary Collection on Sun Princess $$
« Last post by Host Mike on April 23, 2024, 03:16:07 PM »
"As the name suggests, guests reserving in the Sanctuary Collection enjoy exclusive access to the ship's top deck retreat area, along with a host of additional and high-end amenities designed to enhance their voyage. These indulgences include exclusive private dining and relaxation areas, a luxurious stateroom experience, as well as the Princess Premier bundle to round out the all-inclusive allure of the Sanctuary experience."

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/princess-cruises-unveils-exclusive-new-sanctuary-collection-aboard-sun-princess-and-star-princess-302124565.html
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Star Princess Chatter / Star Princess to offer Alaska cruises, on sale this summer
« Last post by Host Mike on April 23, 2024, 03:13:00 PM »
""rincess Cruises has announced that its next ship, Star Princess, will offer cruises to Alaska in 2026 after completing a Caribbean season.

The ship, whose arrival has been postponed by two months till 26 September 2025 will be a sister ship to the first Princess Sphere class ship, Sun Princess.

Its Alaska cruises will be bookable from 18 July 2024."

"Princess Cruises also announced a new Sanctuary Collection on both Sun Princess and Star Princess, which gives guests staying in Signature cabins exclusive access to the top deck adult-only retreat area, The Sanctuary, as well as access to private dining and the Princess premier package, which includes drinks, speciality dining and gratuities."

https://www.travelgossip.co.uk/latestnews/star-princess-to-offer-alaska-cruises-on-sale-this-summer/

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