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The creator provides a firsthand review of the new Cabana mini suite category on the Sun Princess, which is the largest ship in the Princess Cruises fleet. He explains that these staterooms differ from traditional balcony cabins by including a separate cabana space featuring a second television and a lounging sofa, positioned between the main cabin and the balcony. A key distinction on this ship is the access to private cabana decks equipped with unique lounge furniture and private hot tubs. The creator addresses common criticisms regarding privacy and overcrowding seen on other cruise lines, noting that Sun Princess utilizes reflective glass and offers various deck levels to mitigate these issues. He highlights that while deck 9 may experience more noise and congestion due to public hallways, other decks provide a quieter experience. The review concludes that these suites are ideal for multi-generational families seeking extra space, groups looking for private meeting areas, and social travelers. Ultimately, the creator expresses a strong preference for this configuration and states he would book these cabins in the future.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Sun Princess
Seriously Tasty
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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Creator's Key Takeaways

I was able to tour the brand new Cabana mini suite cabins on board the brand new Sun Princess cruise ship which is the largest cruise ship for Princess Cruises.

We personally love this and would probably book one of these cabins in the future on Sun Princess because you get the best of both worlds.

We really find these Cabana mini suites to be actually really cool and something that we would love to book in the future.

So would we book it? I think I've given that away. Absolutely.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a Cabana Mini Suite on deck 10 or another deck to avoid hallway congestion and noise from deck 9.
Consider the Reserve Collection option for access to nicer amenities and the Reserve Collection restaurant.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Privacy issues with cabana cabins on other cruise linesSun Princess addresses this with reflective glass, curtains, and limited cabin access to private decks.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Cabana Mini Suite on Sun Princess worth it?
QWhat are the good and bad aspects of the Cabana Mini Suite?

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