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Sun Princess 101: How to navigate the new Sphere Class design

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Creator's Key Takeaways

this is the clumsiest design ship of the 30 plus ships I've sailed on and the layout is very confusing

the buffet moved from the deck to the top floor of the Piaza on Deck 9 with an American Diner in the a section

the main Spa is now located 11 decks Below on Deck five and six surrounded by cabins

the main theater is still located at the front of the ship on the lower and middle floors of the Piaza on Deck seven and 8 it's the smallest theater I've seen on any princess ship

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Use the new elevator system that directs you to a specific elevator based on your destination to reduce wait times.
✓If you're in the forward or aft stairwells, odd cabins are on your left and even on your right; in the middle stairwell, odd are on your right and even on your left.
✓To access the Dome, use the forward elevators and walk forward, turn a corner, and follow the non-descript corridor.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Confusing layout due to venue changes — Follow the guide in this video to understand the new layout and spend less time getting oriented.
Difficulty finding key venues like the spa or guest services — Note that the spa is on decks 5-6 and guest services is on deck 6 forward, surrounded by cabins.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow do I navigate the new layout of Sun Princess?
QWhat are the major changes in venue placement on Sun Princess?
QHow can I get oriented faster on Sun Princess?

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YouTube Video Description↓

Sun Princess is very different compared to other Princess ships …and very confusing. If you’re used to Royal or Grand class ships, there’s a huge learning curve when it comes to the layout. The buffet’s moved to the middle of the ship, a lot more venues and services are clustered in the piazza area with other services normally in the piazza now on lower decks surrounded by cabins. In this episode of the Chill Cruiser, it’s Sun 101 – a guide to the many changes from a layout perspective to help you get oriented faster. If you’re booked on Sun Princess or considering a Sun cruise, you’re not going to want to miss this. #sunprincess #cruisetips You can find menus and daily programs from past cruises at https://thechillcruiser.blog 💬 SOCIALS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechillcruiser Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_chill_cruiser/ ☀️ OTHER SUN PRINCESS VIDEOS Sun Princess review: https://youtu.be/Zgi2Qp1u7yQ 21 Hits and Misses on Sun Princess: https://youtu.be/hjonehlKDso Casino tour: https://youtu.be/ldYKlBxyxJw Enclave thermal suite tour: https://youtu.be/zUt_blLD8hw Cabin tour & tips: Deluxe Balcony: https://youtu.be/RlUuohcPEbk Cabin tour & tips: Premium Oceanview: https://youtu.be/p32bu8y6Xr8 📘 CHAPTERS 00:00 Start 02:15 Embarkation and landing 02:36 Deck names/numbers 03:03 Elevators 03:34 Dead ends 03:54 Odd or even? 04:23 Cabins types and amenities 04:50 Buffet and restaurants 06:42 Bars 07:24 Amenities 09:15 Entertainment 10:36 Services