Laundry was free during our cruise in the Med this past July. I heard it will change to pay when the Sun is cruising the Caribbean. Best time to find an empty laundry machines is during port days when many people are off the ship. Plus since the laundry rooms are in the same location on each deck and near the elevators/stairs, you can check each laundry room for empty machines very easily. A big pro was the buffet. Staff behind the counters fill your plate, you do not. Cuts down on contamination. A huge con for us was that too many kids take over the pools and Jacuzzis. Kids are hardly watched by parents. Plus there are no lifeguards. Con 2 - cabin closets are not as good as on other Princess ships (Caribbean Princess to name one). Now its a typical cruise ship layout, not as roomy. Con 3 - when the buffet closes, free coffee and drinks are also closed. But water was available. My cruise had 4500 passengers, not packed at capacity. All in all we had a great cruise.
🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:00:05 *🛳️ The Sun Princess is the largest and newest cruise ship from Princess Cruises, accommodating nearly 6,000 passengers.* 00:00:25 *😕 Early cruises had many issues, leading to low ratings, but most problems have since been resolved.* 00:00:53 *🌆 The ship's design features extensive use of glass, including a multi-use dome venue with an indoor/outdoor pool.* 00:01:15 *🛏️ Balcony rooms are spacious, well-designed, and include amenities like an oversized TV and a glass door shower.* 00:02:33 *🏋️ The gym is well-equipped but small, making it difficult to access machines on sea days.* 00:05:00 *🍰 Dining options are diverse, with some restaurants included in the Premier Package, but the buffet food is repetitive.* 00:07:16 *🚶♂️ The ship operates at full capacity, leading to long lines and no room upgrades.* 00:07:46 *📶 Internet on board is slow, but sufficient for basic tasks like browsing and social media.* 00:08:12 *🎪 The Cirque shows in the Dome are popular, but seating is limited, requiring early arrival.* 00:08:41 *🎶 Loud entertainment in the Piazza area was an issue initially, but volume has been reduced.* 00:09:39 *👚 Doing laundry is challenging due to high demand, especially on sea days; the 9th floor has less crowded facilities.* 10:08:00 *🔄 The ship is extremely stable, with advanced technology minimizing the sensation of rocking.* 11:02:00 *🧹 Service is excellent, with friendly staff and frequent cleaning of both staterooms and public areas.* 11:30:00 *🍽️ Food quality is generally high, with a variety of dining options and 24/7 coffee at the International Cafe.* 11:57:00 *🛏️ Staterooms are large and modern, with features like glass door showers and ample space.* 12:25:00 *💰 The Premier Package offers significant value with unlimited drinks, specialty dining, and other perks.* 13:18:00 *🗺️ The Mediterranean itinerary is excellent, despite some changes, offering many desirable destinations.* Made with HARPA AI
I'm booked a little farther out cause of scheduling . Next may 😥😥. But I'm glad we waited. Gave them a chance to work out all the kinks. SHIP LOOKS AWESOME!!! GREAT VID!!! THANKS
I cruised on Princess 25+ times (so I'm Elite). It's interesting that you pointed out that suites and elites are on deck 9. Elites can be anywhere on the ship. In addition, I no longer cruise on Princess. Not interested in rubbing elbows with 6K passengers and the changes that they've made made it so I don't want to sail with them anymore. I especially dislike the upgrade packages...too much money for things that I don't want/need.
Thanks for this. I’m bummed about the gym size as I plan to use it everyday. Any recommendations on best time to go for cardio that isn’t super early? Do you think I’ll be able to stream Netflix/Viki to the TV for my K dramas? My trip is this fall. 🤗
My pleasure! Gym will be super packed on sea days. If you go in the evenings, it’s probably less crowded. I recommend brining an HDMI cable and connecting your laptop to the TV since I don’t think the TV had a screen share option. Have fun!
