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Where'd you try the Medok (Honey Cake)?
Hey Joey. Great video. I'll be on the Sun Princess in late September for her first transatlantic crossing to Florida. But, you didn't mention Park 19. What did you think of it and the news that it might not be opening... ever. Do you know any more about what's going on there?
Thanks! Yes, would enjoy more cruise videos. I've been on 2 cruises. Both solo. Both Princess: The Emerald to Canada/NE and then The Sapphire to Alaska. Loved more than I expected. Was suspicious of cruising--thought it would be unrewarding and superficial to visit ports only for a day and that the party atmosphere would repulse me. Instead, I found that each port gave me a wonderful opportunity for a special and meaningful day, that I could always find a beautiful quiet place away from the crowds, and that the level of food and service made for a very relaxing and comfortable vacation. I've convinced my husband to try it and we're booked on The Enchanted for Canada/NE and, if he likes it, have a hold on The Majestic for the Caribbean. Not sure about The Sun. Many doubts. I dont like the look of the Piazza and I think I would miss having the beautiful Emerald or Sapphire piazza for more low-keyed entertainment. The Sun piazza looks noisy. I have only had interior rooms and i liked them just fine. I like the walk-in closet dressing area and think i like that better than having closets in the bedroom. The shower curtain doesnt bother me. I loved The Sanctuary on the Sapphire and Emerald. On The Sun, it isnt even available to a passenger with an interior room. I saw it as my alternative to a balcony. The Sun seems more geared to families. Not my need. I love the full promenade decks on The Emerald and Sapphire. I understand there is no promenade on the Sun. I will have to see how I like The Enchanted and Majestic, which are both larger than the two Ive sampled. But from what i've read, they both sound great. But not sure about The Sun ....
You have been a terrific cruise vlogger! I've thoroughly enjoyed your videos and would absolutely love to see more of them - keep up the great work! 😊
Thanks a Great review. We are looking forward to being on the new Sun Princess. (We are long time Princess cruisers) and have booked the transatlantic trip with 8 sea days to try out the ship to its full. Very excited we look forward to having something a different from Princess.
"I cannot complain". Does that mean you are predisposed to complain? What a silly throw away phrase.
Yep! That’s me, a negative Nelly, triggered by pointless things and complaining all the time 👀
@@TheJoeyP Well, I guess it's a sign of the times. Excellent series by the way. Well done.
Great video. When you do the food reviews it would be useful if you could mention what gluten free options are available...as this is our main concern when choosing a cruise line. Thanks. John and Gill.
Really balanced and honest opinion about the Sun Princess, certainly seemed amazing. I think just for the food alone I'd be there. I would be interested to see more cruise content from you 😃
Love your reviews! You do the food and and ship reviews better than anyone.
excellent review, very nice to get a solo cruisers perspective also - almost never see this ! May I ask 2 questions please 1-did you use the internet on board and did it work OK 2- did you use the spa on board and do you know the prices to use the spa ? thanks in advance
My fiance and I are going on Sun in March and I'm SO excited! One of the things we loved most when researching is that the ship was more compartmentalized! I get pretty anxious around big crowds, so a large promenade such as on Royal Caribbean would be way too intense for me. Plus, those spaces just seem like a way for them to try and sell you more things, as the shops are typically in that area. Where as on Sun Princess, the shops are separated down their own corridor which is so incredible to me. I really dislike when a company that you've spent quite a lot of money with to take your vacation, tries to sell you more products or get you to spend more money on board. The design of Sun was a huge factor to us in booking our cruise! Great video!
Agreed 100% on the Piazza. Love the older designs better!!! Great overview.
I was on the Sun Princess for two weeks in July here are my thoughts. 1.Food The food is in all the Places was top notch buffet was great and I love that they serve you, no more people sticking their fingers in the food. Dining room was very good also. Specialty was yummy as well. They do have a lot of extra charge venues here so that may or may not make you happy. Everyone ( or most ) like regular chocolate chip cookies but in 14 days they only had them out 3 days and they were always gone. Drinks were very good and great fast service. 2. The Piazza and Princess live two places where there's entertainment all day and all night are to close to each other. You might want to listen to a guest speaker or play trivia or bingo and you have the music playing so loud from the piazza it makes it hard to hear whats going on in Princess live. You won't find a Vista lounge on this ship so events that go on there are held in Live or the Piazza and their not big enough. If you don't get to Princess live early you won't get a seat. Only some of the seats in the Piazza can see the screen. So many people walking by when you're having a game show or trivia and they yell out answers. The comedians use to be in the vista lounge now have to perform in Princess Live they do 3 shows so that blocks having over events like karaoke. Even with 3 shows once again it fills up and if you don't get there early you won't get a seat. 3. Guest services is very small and always under staffed so you could wait and the line blocks the elevators if it's busy. 4. Park 19 will not be opening up the glide ride and the rope course because it could not pass inspection code. Big time failure sorry for the people who booked that have kids. In the end great ship the food and drinks were great but I don't feel it was designed well. I disagree with Joey on the feel of the ship it felt very busy to me. Most Princess ship are 2,000 to 3,500 this one had over 4,500 people on it and sure did feel and look busy.
SANCTUARY - Sorry folks, but Princess is now changing over to their new SANCTUARY CLUB class system, and ONLY suites and 'sanctuary' mini suites' and cabins have access. Other guests can not go in there, at any price.
1000% agree about the Piazza... Princess has gone from nice-resort/cruise ship to something more like a corporate convention. And, no, I do NOT like that.
You forgot the 2 biggest improvements in the standard Princess cabins: FINALLY a glass enclosed shower and not those horrible sticky & clingy curtains...I hated those..also, FINALLY a nice big comfy sofa couch..the cabins on Regal, Enchanted & Crown Princess were the worst I've been on on 46 cruises over 7 cruise lines ..so nice to have somewhere to sit & eat..somewhere to put your stuff on...we are going on the Sun in October...just the cabins are a huge improvement! Now all they need is a sports bar & beverage holders in the theaters...
I'm sure I read that it is only Sun Princess that has the shower doors. Is that correct? I hate shower curtains 🤑
@@angelapolland5137 ..Correct! I don't associate "premium" cruise lines like Holland American , Celebrity & Princess with cheap curtain showers..ALL others ( RCI, NCL, Disney, Celebrity, HAL & Carnival ) I've cruised on have BOTH glass enclosed showers and a nice 6 ft sofa couch...only the mini suites have a couch ...
Nice production value on this one mate
i love your videos but please... can't you eat while you talk... it would be nice and definitely thanks for the great info 🤞☺️
Can I or can’t I? Haha
Thank you for devoting so much of your time while on holiday to making this series about Sun Princess. I enjoyed each minute and appreciate your honest perspective. Please do more.
Hello, can you do Q&A, we would love to learn more about you! ❤ Love the cruz vids! Really appreciated the food review as no one else has gone into such detail. ❤
I am a more classical person, like you. I have traveled on several Princess ships and the ones I have been on, they are classical in style. Yes, the cabana suite is a little overkill for a cabin. A balcony cabin is great and enough. One may relax in a cabin, but most of the time is spent on other decks. The retractable dome on Sun Princess is amazing and will be valuable and various cruise destinations she sails. I love the staff on all the Princess ships. They do work hard and love what they do. I will not go in or through the Casino because of the smoke. It is a shame they do not have another TV with sports programs. A sports bar is a good idea. I love the medallion that Princess uses. I believe it sets them apart from other cruise experiences.
Looks like we are very aligned, so there’s at least one person who agrees with my points haha
Love this video. I will be on this ship in September and again in November. Soooo excited!
You’re going to have an amazing time, hope it’s helpful
We've booked our first cruise on this ship. We also cruised on NCL but decided to try this new ship out! Can't wait. Thanks for this...
My pleasure, hope it helps! You’re going to love it
Wow! 😮 inside the Princess sun ship cruise 🛳 ✨️ is stunning! 😍 👌 beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤ 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
It really is!
Hi Joe! 👋
Hey hey
hello i´m from madeira, just you know, in every alccol drink in every place you do have a food snack, if they don´t give you , you ask for it, and yes, it´s free
5 mins in..fuckin numb nutt.. i couldn't take anymore.. supprised if this chap does his own shoe laces up..
Joe, that place is superb. The best steak I've had. We had the empanadas last time also. I can't wait to get back next November P.S. Nice to see your dad get in on the scene 😁
Presently on a Princess ship with reservations for the Crown on Thursday. Really looking forward to it since watching your video. New subscriber as of today. Thank you.
Oh you’re going to love it! The quality of the steak really surprised me actually, as good as any I’ve had elsewhere.
ჰაჰ ძაღლმა ნახევარი პური დააწერა :დ classic Georgian experience
you should try the Chinese spicy sauce one. More tasty
I’ll make it and take it next time haha
I loved the over an hour long video! Couldn't get enough of seeing all the food, wow! My local posh supermarket sells those Tomahawk steaks and they're HUGE!
I noice your video says "includes paid promotion." I'm just curious if Princess paid for part or all of your cruise on the Sun Princess?
It was a gifted cruise, but I was under no obligation (or contract) to film anything, say anything or review anything. Onboard was my genuine experience and my honest opinion (as you will see in my next video).
@@TheJoeyP Thanks for that honest answer. your videos are great and so positive. I find it interesting that someone relatively new to posting travel videos on KZread was chosen to receive a free cruise. Congratulations for achieving that.
@@wasabisf No problem, there is nothing to hide as it is genuine. Regarding being "chosen", I have another channel with nearly 40k subs, I started this channel recently to target more of a western audience and will wind the other channel down to focus on building this one.
Going in October and then again in February and March 2025. You've done a spectacular job of describing the specialty dining venues. And now to make the hard decisions. 😉😘
Go for the 3 on the first and the other 3 on the second haha! You only live once :)
Sailed on this ship back in May. It was my very first cruise and absolutely loved it. Already booked another cruise for 2026 on this same ship .
Enjoy Joe
thank you for your great descriptions, my husband is blind and he can 'see' the food you speak of thanks!
Thank you for making this one! We’re sailing Sun Princess this Fall and we were really not sure which specialty dining to choose, so this helps ☺️
Crown Grill is one of our favorite restaurants at sea. Especially the crab cake and French ouion soup ❤ Great vlog 👍
I grew up in Madeira. Never heard of espada with banana until about 15-20 years ago. It's not traditional. Just saying.
Lol watching your video because I'm trying to book a princess cruise but the damn system's always down.
Hahah of the many things you can blame me for, it can’t be that hahaha. I hope you get it booked eventually and the content is helpful for you
Thanks!! Bravo for this video!
Only just found your channel, really enjoyed this. I’m curious, what is the island you grew up in?
We will be on Sun Feb 2rd . Can’t wait to try specialty !
One of the best food videos I have seen am travelling on sky Princess soon am now looking forward to it the only thing you have not mentioned is ie the meat feast is $49 you don’t mention the 18% gratuity which puts another £6 - 8 on price.
Excellent content I’ll be sailing on her in October of this year when she comes to the U.S for the Caribbean season. In the past the cover charge included the gratuity is that still true or do you leave a separate gratuity
Hey Joe. So that’s the video you said it would be my penance? You are wrong my friend. That’s a reward 😃. I am on it!!
Awesome food review. Keep them coming. We will be on the Sun in Feb. 2025
Just a heads up if you’re intermittent fasting. Drinking Latte breaks the fast because of the milk. Black coffee (no sugar obviously) is fine. I’m going to assume you’re doing 16:8
Yeah I know don’t worry! I was being more lax for the cruise as I was filming, and had lots to film. I usually do 16:8 but sometimes I push it much further.