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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- The Sanctuary is a retreat area on many Princess Cruises cruise ships. Watch and listen to learn all about The Sanctuary, how to make a reservation, what is offered and where it is.
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In the video, you here a slightly high-pitched sound thru-out. From what we understand, it is a white-noise machine that the camera mic picked up. We did NOT hear it at all during our stay there; in fact, it fulfilled it's purpose and masked other, unwanted sounds. So don't worry that you'll hear that all day.
If I had an inside cabin I would probably book some sanctuary time. But I personally prefer to have a balcony cabin. I order room service and have my own "private sanctuary "... But that's just me...
Good info thanks
I have heard that they do a really special champagne brunch or something like that for glacier bay in the sanctuary. I haven’t done it myself but we heard about it on one of our Alaskan cruises.
@Nicole Chapman Thank you for telling us Nicole! I didn’t know about that. I will put it on my list to find out about on our May 2 cruise to Alaska!
We did the Sanctuary on Glacier Bay day, the windows did obscure the view some, and it was very cool, but they did give us blankets. We did it because we had an inside room. In the future I wouldn’t do the Sanctuary for a Glacier Bay day.
What a sweetheart :)
Love The Sanctuary! My wife and I book it for all sea days! So relaxing and peaceful! The first thing we do when we board is head to The sanctuary and reserve our spots!
I was just on the Majestic for the Mexican Riviera cruise (about 2 weeks ago from this comment), and the Hollywood Conservatory was free, but only Platinum and Elite passengers were allowed. The Hollywood Pool Deck (you must go through here to get to the conservatory) is also free. My wife and I didn't have to sign up for anything. I'm not sure how it was on other ships like the Discovery, Sapphire, etc though. It was really nice watching the sailaway from the Hollywood Conservatory.
Great Video and Information on the Sanctuary. There are so many nice places to enjoy on Princess Cruise Ships.
@Code 4 For Life Thank you! You are so right! There are so many fabulous places to enjoy on Princess ships! I hope all is going well with you both.
Just curious about tipping in the Sanctuary. Is it expected or is that what the extra fee covers?
@Helen T Hi Helen, We agree with Jeffrey. Tipping is not expected but it is a nice gesture and very much appreciated.
Is the Sanctuary Complimentary for Sky Suite Guests?
I always do the Sanctuary it’s so worth it. It’s especially worth it if you have a room without a balcony.
FYI - We've been using the Sanctuary for years. However, the pricing is VERY different on the newer ships, for the cabanas. On the Sky and the Enchanted, for example, a cabana is $220/day! MUCH higher than a cabana on Caribbean, although I have to say those cabanas are much nicer. Still, it wouldn't be something I'd book for a whole cruise.
My mother and I have done the sanctuary for a week twice in the Caribbean. Great place to read and relax!
Great to know! I'll definitely want one of those when they are fuller with more children! In December it was just nice to see other humans around the pool, and a couple kids!
I was going to book an afternoon in the Sanctuary on a port day when I was not getting off or a sea day. The problem for me is, what the heck do you do once you get there? I'm not very good at sitting in the sun and doing nothing. I get antsy. Ah well, I can try it and see how it goes.
We always got a lounger under the shaded canopy. They have a menu they bring around with slightly different offerings: shrimp, glazed almonds, and such, and then at 3:30-4 in the afternoon, they have sandwiches and scones (English-style). We bring a book, or just an smartphone to play some games and watch the ocean. It's just relaxing to sit there for a bit. You can go swim in the pool and then come back to your spot and dry off/relax. Check the ship's library and there may be some good books. Enjoy!
Thank you, Allison. I wasn’t familiar with the Sanctuary so this is super.
Will be booking The Sanctuary for 2-3 days on our Panama Canal cruise, hoping to get it on canal day so will definitely head up there first thing. Will be first time for us using it and looking forward to it. Thanks for this informative video Allison.
Which Panama Canal are you on? We are on Island Princess LA to FLL, May 11.
@@rondonnabrown944 was supposed to on the Caribbean Princess Ocean to Ocean one March19th but unfortunately tested positive 2 days before on antigen test so had to cancel. Vaccinated and boosted do very mild cold symptoms for a week and then negative - all good now. That cruise actually ended 4 days early in San Francisco, Princess says due to more dry dock days needed. So now waiting for our December 22nd cruise to Hawaii out if LA. Fingers crossed 🤞 everything settled down by then.
@@rondonnabrown944 I will be on Panama cruise May 11; hoping to enjoy sanctuary in the afternoon🙏🏽❤️
We booked the sanctuary on the Coral Princess for the day we travelled thru the Panama Canal. Best decision ever!
@Tracie May Hi Tracie, That’s a really good tip for everyone! Thank you Tracie!
Did the same thing on our Emerald Princess cruise thru the Panama Canal in December. Great views of the Canal!
Do you know @ what capacity Caribbean Princess was @ for this cruise ? We will be on it March 19th to April 7th Panama Canal to Vancouver.
We were told that when we were on the Caribbean Princess in mid-January, that they were sailing at 25% capacity, about 800 passengers. It felt like we had the ship to ourselves in many respects. Such a relaxing and enjoyable cruise!
Can you use the retreat/spa pool even if you don't sign up for the retreat? I'm taking my first Princess Cruise this summer.
Absolutely, yes you can. There is no sign-up/reservation necessary to get in the pool or jacuzzi there. They say adult only, just so that children aren't to swim there. There are other pools where children are allowed and even encouraged to swim. Happy Sailing!
Hi Allison, Do they charge you for each visit you reserve ahead of time at the day of booking? What if you skip a day that you had reserved? Do you still get charged. Would there be a cancellation policy?
@Karen Nelson Hi Karen, If you make a reservation and skip you will be charged anyway. I have never canceled so I don’t know their cancellation policy but I would expect you to have to at least 24 hours notice. I’ll try to find out next time we are onboard!
Thank you for sharing!
I need your help; I’m on the island princess Panama Canal cruise very soon and have a few questions.
Are there elite benefits for the sanctuary? Are there special rates for the sanctuary on the canal day? Are there rates for sanctuary for entire cruise or all sea days? I have an obstructed view cabin and love the back of the ship.
I’m looking for a place to relax in the afternoon on sea days and the canal day. Thank you
We had a terrible experience on our last cruise. No one came by. I had to hunt someone down to order a drink and when we finally got it, it was warm. The food was awful. I didn’t even spend the rest of my time there that day and canceled our other days we had reserved. Only one worth it was on the Alaska cruise
Do you know if the Sanctuary is open on days when at Ports of Call? We are going to be on the Ruby Princess in January & are trying to determine if we should do an excersion.
Do you have information on the aft facing balconies on Caribbean Princess? Looking at deck 11. Do they have chairs and ottomans? Why do they seem to be the last afts booked? Thank you
I'm sad that only Carnival seems to have the clam shells and double loungers. My hubby and I like to lay out AND snuggle
Does the sanctuary have its own pool and jacuzzi? And is there any pools or jacuzzis onboard that have steps to get in and out, I have issues using the ladders
Yes. It is sometimes referred to as the retreat pool. It is not necessary to have a reservation at The Sanctuary to use the pool or jacuzzi. As to getting in and out, there are easy steps into the retreat pool and jacuzzi, with handrails. And for those that have difficulty even with stairs, there is a lift system on some ships; just ask the crew and they are more than willing to help.
@@LetsGoTravelTips thank you so much for that information
So there's no chairs in the sun? If you're looking to lay out and tan, the sanctuary wouldn't work, right?
We went on the Majestic July 2022 to Alaska. The Hollywood Observatory was lovely and NOT open to the weather, as you mention. There are windows all the way around, which create a light blue tint to your pictures. The tint may bother professionals, but didn’t bother us. There are lounge chairs and cabanas as well as regular seating with tables. Drinks are served; we didn’t eat. We did not reserve a seat, but you may. It was a very nice, quiet area to listen to the naturalist speaking about the glaciers and to watch the calving. Highly recommend!
Hi, do you tip the Serenity Steward?
Really great information Allison will definitely book on our second week of cruise and maybe a day or two on the first week. Thanks so much for the information. I’m wondering is there any other things we need to book or do when we get onboard? I don’t want to miss anything, lol.
I have a huge aft balcony is there a reason I would want to spend the money on the sanctuary?
Thank you for the video. We have the 16-day Moroccan Passage booked for 3/12. I’ll look into The Sanctuary.
Thank you for the video!! we are going on our first cruise in sept and didn't know how to book the sanctuary -- this was very helpful.
Royal Caribbean's adult only area is free and you don't need to reserve a spot.
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Thank you ~ I think! Now more competition to get those loungers! 😆
Allison I have a question for you? Is the food u get while u are at the sanctuary include or do u pay more?? I don’t get the pkgs because I don’t drink, but would food or afternoon tea be included in the 20.00 charge for an afternoon? Thank you !
Yes, the food is included. It is a slightly different, more interesting menu. And the tea is different from that menu and also included. Drinks may not be, though. Thanks for watching.
We were on the Majestic last summer. The naturalists & park rangers were set up with their displays there. I believe it was the only time everyone could wander around there.
... can you book the sanctuary when you book the cruise like you can excursions in the different ports? ...otherwise you likely miss out if you wait too long ...
No, you book The Sanctuary just as you get on the ship. When we have wanted to go there, we go there directly upon embarkation. It only takes a few minutes and then we head to lunch after that.
Thanks so much for this. My family are going on the Discovery Princess in December 2023 and I'm so looking forward to it. I was wondering how much does it cost to spend a full day at the sanctuary, cause I've heard you can also spend a half day as well.
It's $20 per person for a half day. We usually just go for the afternoon of a sea day.
Any pools with stair entrance? I have mobility issues, ladders don’t work for me. Thank you
Most of the pools have stairs with rails.
Thank you for doing this video and answering my questions!!
Is the retreat pool open to any adult or just Sanctuary guests?
Open to all adults. There is no sign-up/reservation necessary to get in the pool or jacuzzi there. They say adult only, just so that children aren't to swim there. There are other pools where children are allowed and even encouraged to swim. Happy Sailing!
You said it is shaded. Is there any sun if you want to lay in the sun?
Yes. There are fully shades cabanas, sunscreen shaded loungers, loungers partially shaded, and loungers fully in the sun.
What day would you sign up for the Sanctuary on a Panama Canal Trip? We are doing the boat tour to the Pacific Locks on Panama Canal day, so I’m thinking not that day. The first sea day, maybe?
Matt Ann Bruton Hi Mary Ann, The first sea day would be lovely for the Sanctuary.
have you done the thermal spa?
No, we have not experienced it. We have seen it on a couple of tours, and might, when we next travel with Princess again and have a number of sea days later this year or next.
Is the sanctuary on the grand princess which is the boat I believe we’re taking from Vancouver to Alaska
There is a Sanctuary on all Princess ships, except, Majestic Princess has the Hollywood Conservatory; which is basically the same thing, but enclosed. Happy Sailings
Looking at booking the Thermal Suite for the 10 day cruise we are doing in October. I assume this is something separate.
Hey Kat, we are doing the 10/10 New England Cruise. We will not book the Thermal Suite as this ship does not have an adequate thermal suite like we are use to - not worth the money. This is totally separate from the Spa. We have the 11:00 boarding and plan to go straight there and get the sea day for noon-4. We will be too busy with excursions to enjoy. I'm wondering if the hot tubs are hot enough. I believe this is the only not-heated pool since its the "lap pool" - can swim against a current from what I understand. 3 of the other pools will be heated. I'm hoping in October the Sanctuary will protect us from the elements while enjoying the outside, just in case we get rain! Maybe we will see you out there! /Kim D.
Do you need to sign up for the sanctuary to use the retreat pool?
Is it always that noisy or is it only because you didn’t leave the dock?
Apparently the camera picks up the white noise differently, almost like a buzzing sound. It is actually, to the human ear, quiet and tranquil in The Sanctuary.
Thanks Allison for posting this video. I felt like I was right there with you. My medallion says I have 62 days until I set sail and I am beyond exited.
@Judy Metoyer Hi Judy, I am so glad you felt like you were right there with us! I am beyond excited for you! I’m pretty sure you are going to love it! Thank you so much!
In your video of Sanctuary I kept hearing noises like engine sounds - was that the whole time you were in Sanctuary? If so, not very peaceful with that noise and not sure I would bother booking it because of that. Hope it is not normally there.
From what I can tell, that is a white noise that helps to deaden any other sounds. The camera picks up sound differently from what we heard. We did not hear the sound you hear in the video; it was absolutely delightful, very quiet and peaceful; only the sound of the breeze and the calm ocean.
@@LetsGoTravelTips thank you so much Allison - sounds lovely and we will definitely book some Sanctuary days!
This maybe a dumb question but What do you mean by Back to Back Cruises?
@Allan Martinez Hi Allan, It just means you take once cruise and then immediately take another cruise and is usually on the same ship. Does that make sense?
Can I sign hubby and I up by myself or does he have to be with me?
In our experience, you can just one person sign up for both of you. Happy Sailing!
Do elite or penthouse suites have any priority in Sanctuary??
No they don’t. Just hurry and go there first when you board the ship to try to get an appointment.
We did the sanctuary for glacier bay on a different boat, can’t remember which now, but the sanctuary was located at the front of the boat. It was totally worth it as they bundled you up and kept the hot chocolate flowing. As the boat did it’s turn to let both sides of the ship see the glaciers, we got to see them the entire day. There was also glass just in certain spots and it wasn’t covered. It was a cold day very early in the season but it was the highlight of the trip. It was nice not having to fight people for a view at the railing.
I want to say we were in the island princess, but not 100% sure.
That sounds like an absolutely delightful experience.
Is there a half day rate for the cabanas Allison?
@Carol Greenwood Hi Carol, Yes, $40.
Is Caribbean Princess Sanctuary handicap accessible?
I just checked the Princess website Deck Plans for Caribbean Princess. It states for Deck 17: "There is no accessible route to the Sun Terrace, Princess Links, Platinum Studio or Sanctuary."
Sorry
If the Passenger has a Balcony Stateroom couldn't they do the same thing as being on the Sanctuary Room?
@Allan Martinez Hi Allen, You can enjoy your balcony but they don’t have the lovely padded lounge chair and the service of the people who wait on you in the Sanctuary. Having a balcony is absolutely wonderful but it is a different experience. :)
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I'm sorry to bother you again Does it cost anything to go to The Sanctuary Room?
Hello Allison, I appreciate the Sanctuary footage and have tried to book there before, and it is always booked. I followed you when you booked it on the Embarkation video, and there were only a couple of loungers left, so I was surprised when I actually saw you in the Sanctuary and no one seemed to be in the other reserved spots. So, my question is, do the Sanctuary Cabanas and Loungers automatically get booked by Princess for cruisers who have a certain level of State room?
Thanks Allison, another day of information that is so helpful. Now when I go to the Sanctuary it’ll be like I’m an ol pro and not a rookie.
@Jeffrey Fortin Thank you very much Jeffrey. We certainly appreciate you and are glad something we share is helpful.
@Jack Frost Hi Jack, I hope you enjoy the Sanctuary as much as we do. Thank you for always watching.
Do they charge extra for the adult pool 🏊♀️?
No!
@@LetsGoTravelTips thank you.
How much is the sanctuary please
$20 per person for a half day. We felt it was worth it for the quieter location, nicer loungers, special menu, and just a relaxing afternoon. Happy Sailing!
is the retreat pool part of the Sanctuary?
It is just below the Sanctuary entrance, so, no, not officially part of the Sanctuary. You do NOT need any reservation to use that pool; it is for adults only, so there should be no children there. We love children, put we also enjoy a relaxing swim. There are towels and you can either walk down from above by the Sanctuary, or enter by going into the Lotus Spa and then turn into the pool.
Can you reserve a place around the retreat pool?
@Bob Barringer Hi Bob, I don’t know if you can on the Sun Princess, but on the other Princess ships you cannot. It is adults only but can still get crowded. We often either reserve space in the Sanctuary and go swimming some during that time and we often go in the early evening when we are in a nice arm place as it usually isn’t crowded then. I hope this helps.
How windy is the area?
@Jerry Moore Hi Jerry, It is usually not windy at all. If there is any wind, only a gentle breeze.
It doesn’t sound quiet. ???
From what I can tell, that is a white noise that helps to deaden any other sounds. The camera picks up sound differently from what we heard. We did not hear the sound you hear in the video; it was absolutely delightful, very quiet and peaceful; only the sound of the breeze and the calm ocean.
What is considered the half day mark?
@user-nh3vx5jr9u If I recall correctly it is at noon.
@@LetsGoTravelTips I called customer service...no real help. They said sanctuary open 9-11pm. Is that right?
@@CB-io4fn That can't be right. We seem to recall it's a four hour timeframe in the morning, and another four to five hours in the afternoon and that is all.
Usually we have gone in the afternoon, showing up just after noon, and staying for about 4 hours. We order some of the special food; shrimp, vegetables, etc. And around 3-4 in the afternoon they have Tea, and bring around sandwiches and desserts. There is always water, cucumber, plain, or orange infused. Just a nice place to relax and watch the waves, read a book, take a nap, etc.
Do the cabanas cost more?
@Myra Weinstein Hi Myra, Yes, the cabanas are $80 for a day per person.
Did Crown Sanctuary for Glacier Bay for the day. Amazing experience. Food service , they had wonderful shrimp and seafood in the morning. Lunch and tea time amazing. Well worth the 60 for the day. They had blankets.
On the Caribbean Princess in January. I will be booking the sanctuary for sea days.
Sounds great!