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I Tried the New Princess Megaship and Here’s What Happened!

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👁️ 184K views📅 9 months ago⏱️ 14:53
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🥈Expert Creator
Mediterranean · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I booked and paid for my seven night Sun Princess Mediterranean cruise to test this all out at the usual fair through my travel agent.

The first positive is the overall ship design and decor. The ship looks pretty good, especially for a mega ship, and has pleasant decor throughout.

I feel it's targeted at crowd that are less bothered about enrichment, but also don't expect or need rock climbing walls, roller coasters, wave riders that you get on, say, Royal Caribbean.

Personally it's not a ship I would hurry back to is too big and the pool for families and multigenerational travel is personally not for me.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book the Sanctuary Collection for a calmer experience if you have the budget.
Reserve shows early or get the Premier package for guaranteed seating.
Use the grab-and-go section at the buffet to avoid lines.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship doesn't feel like a Princess shipExpect a different layout and vibe; it's designed for a new generation.
Crowded pools and venuesUse adult-only areas like the dome or Sanctuary Collection for quieter spaces.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the new Princess Megaship different from other Princess ships?
QWill loyal Princess cruisers enjoy these new ships?
QWho is the target audience for the Sun and Star Princess?

Topics Covered

Loyalty Program2½ Sad BaconKids Family1½ Happy BaconShip Condition2 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3 Sad BaconDining Specialty3 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows2½ Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Princess Cruises have entered mega-ship cruising with the launch of their 4,300-passenger Sphere Class ships, Sun and Star Princess. Hearing it was totally different to their other ships, reading very divided reviews, and seeing many asking if Princess were abandoning loyal guests to attract a different type of passenger, I had to test it out for myself. And this is the good and bad news I found. And I will reveal, as past frequent Princess cruiser, if I will I cruise on these ships again….or not. For bonus & exclusive content (including videos, articles, eBooks and more) become a channel member or patron: --------------------------------------------------- * Patreon Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers * YouTube Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qE-Obs2ocdmPXY0TIU-cw/join Check out my cruise-themed T-shirts and products: --------------------------------------------------- * TeePublic Store: https://tipsfortravellers.dashery.com * Teespring Store: https://tips-for-travellers-youtube.creator-spring.com * Fourthwall: https://gary-bembridge-1-shop.fourthwall.com Book Cruise Port Excursions * Venture Ashore: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/excursions * Shore Excursions Group: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/shoreexcursions My social media: --------------------------------------------------- * Blog: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com * Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge * Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers * Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/garybembridge * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bembridge ABOUT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS: If you want to get cruising right, Tips For Travellers makes it easy to plan and have the incredible cruise experiences you dream of every time. All my Tips For Travellers advice, tips and tricks tips draw on everything that I have learnt on the 120 cruises I have done to date. #cruisetips #CruisingTips #CruiseTipsAndTricks I tested out the new Sun Princess ship to see if Princess Cruises is changing for loyal guests. This cruise review covers the ship's features and addresses concerns about the new princess cruise ship experience. See if this full ship tour and my cruise tips will help you decide if it's for you! 00:00 Start 00:48 Design & Decor 03:00 Choices 05:20 Adult Only Areas 06:10 Sanctuary Collection 07:00 Family & Younger 07:50 Dress Code 08:20 Princess Enough? 11:12 Small Venues 13:22 Step Too Far or Just Right? I'm back to share my thoughts on the new Sun Princess! This Princess Cruises megaship is a significant departure from their other ships, and I've got the cruise tips you need to know. Watch to find out my cruise review and whether this new direction is good for loyal guests. #cruisetips