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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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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Princess wants to become a high end (and high dollar) resort
« Last post by Host Mike on April 23, 2024, 03:04:46 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

"Our new Sanctuary Collection offers guests those ultra-private, tucked away spaces that rival any high-end resort and surpasses the offerings of comparable cruise lines featuring similar ship-within-a-ship amenities," says John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. "With spacious and well-appointed accommodations, along with an array of premium extras and its exclusivity, our new Sanctuary Collection delivers the ultimate in access and indulgence to deliver an unparalleled experience."

https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/princess-cruises-unveils-ship-within-a-ship-experience-on-sun-princess-star-princess
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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 RichC on April 23, 2024, 05:31:45 AM »
We pretty much eliminate most of the people with nasty habits by by getting to the food when they open for service.
Mainly lunch at 11:30 and a few dinners every now and then.
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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 obendus on April 22, 2024, 12:10:22 PM »
Must be some executives idea of a cost cutter. I concur, that serving too much of any item is going to generate waste, especially since one can take a little, and go to the buffet again if desired. Although there is one thing... I witnessed a guy with a 'dewdrop' on the end of his beak which he wiped with his hand, and then proceeded to grab a communal set of tongs. Got me thinking I'll be carrying a tiny bottle of sanitizer from now on.
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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 RichC on April 22, 2024, 12:01:05 PM »
The only thing different that I see is that in the buffet area the food is served rather than self service. It might result in smaller sized portions.
I still prefer to serve myself so I can take only a small amount of interesting things and if I like it go back for a regular size amount.
If I'm serviced a large amount of something I don't care for, it goes in the garbage.
We'll have to see in Nov.
First time for us also.
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