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Smart Elevators on Princess Sphere Class Ships Sun & Star Explained!

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Creator's Key Takeaways

These are called smart elevators, and I'm going to show you how to use them today.

If you don't use them correctly, you're going to find yourself very frustrated and out of sorts, let's say.

After a day or two, this system becomes second nature. Honestly, it starts to feel more organized and more efficient than traditional elevators.

Princess really leaned into this technology on the sphere class ships. And if you are an elevator type person, it's one of those changes you'll end up using constantly throughout your cruise.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Tap your deck on the touchscreen outside the elevator.
Look for the lettered elevator car assigned to you.
Pay attention to avoid missing your assigned elevator.
Try using forward or aft elevators to avoid midship crowds.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Confusion about no buttons inside the elevatorUnderstand that you select your deck outside on the touchscreen, and the system assigns you a lettered car.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow do the smart elevators on Princess Sphere Class ships work?
QWhy are there no buttons inside the elevator?
QHow do you select your deck and get assigned an elevator car?
QWhat should you do if you miss your assigned elevator?
QHow does the system handle group sizes?

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If you’re sailing on the Princess Sphere Class ships Sun or Star, you’re going to notice something right away — the elevators are not what you’re used to. Princess Cruise Line introduced smart elevators on their newest ships, and for many passengers, the first experience can be confusing. There are no buttons inside the elevator, just a touchscreen outside that assigns you a lettered elevator car. Once you understand how the system works, it actually becomes fast, organized, and surprisingly efficient. In this video, we explain exactly how to use the smart elevators on Princess Sun and Star, what to look for after selecting your deck, why the elevators move quickly, and how easy it is to miss your assigned car if you’re not paying attention. We also share helpful tips, like why mid-ship elevators are the busiest and when forward or aft elevators might be a better option. The biggest issue with smart elevators isn’t the technology — it’s that many passengers don’t know how they work. This walkthrough will help you feel confident before you even step onboard. Whether you’re a first-time Princess cruiser or sailing on a Sphere Class ship for the first time, this video will help you avoid confusion and make getting around the ship a whole lot easier. Thank you for coming along on our journey ✅ Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more tours, more tips and of course more fun with Hubbard’s Journey! https://www.youtube.com/@HubbardsJourney?sub_confirmation=1 🥰 Love watching us? A quick thumbs 👍 up or a “Thanks” ❤️ on our video helps us keep exploring and sharing more adventures with you! 🌟 Want to show support for our channel? Consider one of the these: YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@HubbardsJourney/join Buy Me A Coffee (or a drink!): buymeacoffee.com/hubbardsjourney Channel Memberships get you access to exclusive member-only content, behind-the-scenes videos, early access to content, and special shoutouts—plus, you’ll be helping us keep the journey going! 💙 🎬 If you'd like to see more of our travel videos, we've got lots more Playlists & Videos based on Destinations, or Cruise lines. In addition, we have Cruise Cabin Reviews, Full Cruise Ship Deck Tours, and lots more fun on and off the ship with Hubbard's Journey! And, as always... Thanks for coming along on our journey! All the best, Michael & Andrea Watch other videos by Cruiseline Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-VWZcykBeZG_7kbyU_5T5ZkVp7k3jbmH https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-VWZcykBeZFbf0kmvnmcVOnupiriYtNL https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-VWZcykBeZHgPoHaAWEsQ8mpPVmi9UVv https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-VWZcykBeZEqZ43WkMIzZt-VeQPTrPCH Ship Tours & Cabin Review Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-VWZcykBeZFDyZ_0DVzjjI6RekDcekIK https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-VWZcykBeZEMGMt8z8OfZij--_o5-iAl Try watching videos by country from Our Destination Playlist: https://youtube.com/@HubbardsJourney?si=7LydqyCZGFLCT-05 Follow our Facebook PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/HubbardsJourney Join our Facebook GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hubbardsjourneycrew Shop Our Amazon Favorites: Thank you for supporting us by purchasing Amazon products we promote and use. ✅HUBBARDS JOURNEY Storefront: https://amzn.to/3NOggCA ✅CRUISE ESSENTIALS - Pack Like a Pro: https://amzn.to/4hs473P ✅CRUISE CABIN COMFORTS - Make it Feel Like Home: https://amzn.to/3NQvRSk As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. This does not affect the amount you pay in any way. Thank you again for your support and coming along on our journey. #HubbardsJourney #HubbardsJourneyCrew #CruiseLife #CruiseTips #CruiseFun #CruiseShips #cruisetravel #PrincessCruises #PrincessSun #PrincessStar #SphereClass #CruiseShipLife #CruiseShipTips #Cruising #CruiseVlog #CruiseYouTube #CruiseVacation# NewCruiseShip #CruiseTechnology #FirstTimeCruiser #CruisePlanning #SmartElevators #CruiseGuide #ShipTour