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The Sanctuary is broken. Here are 4 ways Princess can fix it

The Chill Cruiser
The Chill Cruiser
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👁️ 7K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 9:23
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the sanctuary is one of the most luxurious Sund decks at Sea so it's no surprise that it's one of princess's most popular and hard to get amenities

as a loyal guest and a shareholder of its parent company that it's poorly managed

the experience trying to get a reservation is the opposite of luxurious

I've always been so confused the few times I've been able to get in into the sanctuary because despite the massive demand to get in it always seems half empty

Creator's Tips & Advice

Modernize the booking experience to allow pre-reservations
Repurpose spa cabanas to increase inventory for general booking
Implement a fleet-wide no-show policy with penalties
Raise prices to better match supply and demand

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can Princess improve access to The Sanctuary?
QWhy is The Sanctuary often empty despite high demand?
QWhat operational changes could benefit both guests and shareholders?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description

The Sanctuary is one of the most luxurious sun decks at sea so it’s no surprise that it’s one of the most popular amenities on Princess ships. But the only way to get a reservation is to line up at the beginning of the cruise and cross your fingers. Every time I’ve managed to get in, I can’t believe how empty it is and how low the prices are considering the quality of the experience. Princess has a gem on its hands but I would argue as a loyal guest and a shareholder of its parent company (Carnival Corporation) that it’s poorly managed. In this episode of the Chill Cruiser, I explore the many ways Princess can better manage the incredible demand for the Sanctuary while improving the experience at the same time. Some of the suggestions are bound to be unpopular but when there’s such a massive imbalance between supply and demand, something’s got to give! #princesscruises For a Sanctuary tour and tips on how to get in, check out: https://youtu.be/ARQv3D1cc78 🗺️ CRUISE PLANNING AND INSURANCE LESSONS LEARNED Travel planning lessons: https://youtu.be/lzXxLxM_iNo?si=3AAAbYj3Z64VlQ6X Travel insurance lessons: https://youtu.be/oQMd5LjVnqA?si=Zwxzgh4QolkdgqZZ 🛳️ PRINCESS SHIP REVIEWS Majestic Princess: https://youtu.be/M8JeJJ_5Qgc Caribbean Princess: https://youtu.be/sBpW0T4k6V8 and https://youtu.be/3FCpBJ3lclA Sky Princess: https://youtu.be/uBdny6Wbkqc 📘 CHAPTERS 00:00 Start 00:43 Intro/Sanctuary overview 01:28 What’s broken 02:24 Bad for guests and shareholders 03:33 Reco #1: Booking 04:29 Reco #2: Spa cabanas 05:07 Reco #3: No-shows 06:08 Reco #4: Pricing