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First Time on Princess Cruises! Boarding the Stunning Sun Princess

EECC Travels
EECC Travels
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👁️ 81K views📅 5 months ago⏱️ 45:19

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their first experience with Princess Cruises while boarding the Sun Princess in Fort Lauderdale. They begin by navigating the terminal and parking logistics before exploring the ship's interior. The video highlights the multi-story Piazza atrium and the various dining options available, including the buffet on deck 9 and specialty restaurants like the Crown Grill. The creators provide a detailed tour of their premium balcony cabin, noting the storage capacity, bathroom amenities, and the convenience of the Princess Medallion for door access. They also share practical advice, such as using the stairs instead of elevators on embarkation day to avoid crowds. Throughout the four day cruise, they explore different decks, including the glass dome structure and the pool areas. The creators conclude by reflecting on the high quality of service from their cabin steward and the relaxing atmosphere provided by the ship's amenities, such as watching classic television in their cabin and enjoying the views from their balcony.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Sun Princess
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Sun Princess
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Fall · 4 nightsFrom Fort LauderdaleFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Believe it or not, out of all the cruises we have been on, this is our first Princess cruise.

This thing is sweet. What? I'll show you the whole room later. But you just have to look at how big this balcony is.

We have thoroughly been enjoying just hanging out in our cabin. Actually, we've been out on that balcony cuz the weather is fantastic.

In case you can't tell, we're having a great time on our very first Princess cruise.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Avoid the elevators on embarkation day and take the stairs instead.
Ask your dinner to be fasttracked if you prefer a quicker dining experience.
Use the housekeeping button on your phone for direct contact with your steward.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating the port and parking for oversized vehiclesFigure out where to park for oversized vehicles; it's pretty cool once you do.
Getting medallions for boardingIf you don't have medallions, go through Blue Lane to pick them up.
Finding the buffet locationThe main buffet is on deck 9, which is different from other ships where it's on upper decks.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to board and explore the Sun Princess for the first time?
QHow are the cabin and balcony on the Sun Princess?
QWhat dining options and experiences are available on the ship?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconShip Condition4½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4½ Happy BaconDining Buffet4 Happy BaconPool Deck4½ Happy BaconDining Main4½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Fort Lauderdale4 Happy Bacon
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