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Sun Princess' Sanctuary Collection: Is it worth it?
Has Sun Princess elevated the definition of 'luxury' on a cruise?
The Sanctuary Collection on Sun Princess, is their new elevated concept which brings a new level of elegance and class to their suite class of cabins. However, you don’t need to book a suite to experience all that the collection of perks and services has to offer.
In this video, we break down all of these perks and explain the differences between the various options. We also challenge the idea of the Sanctuary Collection as a ‘Ship within a ship’ (It’s not.)
If you enjoy or content, please consider subscribing.
Thanks for watching
The information detailed in this video was correct at the time of filming in September 2024.
#SunPrincess #PrincessCruises #CruiseReview
Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:30 What is the Sanctuary Collection?
01:30 Booking a Sanctuary Collection Cabin
02:35 The Sanctuary Club
06:18 The Lounge
07:40 Sanctuary Cabin Perks
08:12 Princess Premier Package
09:30 Free Laundry Service
11:39 Mini Bar Set Up
12:03 Suite Exclusive Breakfast Menu
13:00 The Sanctuary Exclusive Restaurant
16:22 The Best Benefit of The Sanctuary Collection
17:59 Can the Sanctuary Collection compete with The Haven or Yacht Club?
20:00 What Princess Cruises needs to do to improve the experience
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The Sanctuary Collection on Sun Princess, is their new elevated concept which brings a new level of elegance and class to their suite class of cabins. However, you don’t need to book a suite to experience all that the collection of perks and services has to offer.
In this video, we break down all of these perks and explain the differences between the various options. We also challenge the idea of the Sanctuary Collection as a ‘Ship within a ship’ (It’s not.)
If you enjoy or content, please consider subscribing.
Thanks for watching
The information detailed in this video was correct at the time of filming in September 2024.
#SunPrincess #PrincessCruises #CruiseReview
Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:30 What is the Sanctuary Collection?
01:30 Booking a Sanctuary Collection Cabin
02:35 The Sanctuary Club
06:18 The Lounge
07:40 Sanctuary Cabin Perks
08:12 Princess Premier Package
09:30 Free Laundry Service
11:39 Mini Bar Set Up
12:03 Suite Exclusive Breakfast Menu
13:00 The Sanctuary Exclusive Restaurant
16:22 The Best Benefit of The Sanctuary Collection
17:59 Can the Sanctuary Collection compete with The Haven or Yacht Club?
20:00 What Princess Cruises needs to do to improve the experience
Socials
Facebook - AntandGlen
Instagram - antandglen
Filming Gear
Camera - Sony ZV-E10
Camera 2 - GoPro Hero 10
Camera 3 - DJI Osmo Pocket 3
Camera 3 - iPhone 15 Pro Max
Sigma 16mm 1.4 Lens
Sony 35mm Lens
Sony 50mm Lens
RØDE Wireless Go II
RØDE Video Pro
RØDE Lavalier GO
Post Production
Music and sound FX provided by Epidemic Sound - Check them out with the referral link:
share.epidemicsound.com/jd2ucj
Additional stock footage provided with permission
Edited on DaVinci Resolve Studio
Fonts provided under licence by Adobe
Additional SEO
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Subscribed 👍 I am very surprised that additional items are not included in the Sanctuary DR. It has replaced the Reserve collection, and this did have additional items. Plus service at table concept, etc
Thanks for the sub Irish! I won’t swear the plating-at-table no longer happens, as we ate in the Sanctuary restaurant very little. With the unlimited speciality dining included, the relevance of the suite dining room - for us at least - is greatly reduced. Maybe other cruisers can verify their experience of the Sanctuary dining vs the main dining room?
The music is too load in the sanctuary club. Between the loud music and the loud people drinking at the bar made it seem like a nightclub.
So sorry this was your experience. Just shows how different each sailing can be sometimes
We just booked 13636 on Odyssey so I'm sure this room is identical. Thanks for your video!
Enjoy!! She's an INCREDIBLE ship! (and we absolutely love the J4 cabin too)
@@AntandGlen We actually sailed her a little more than a year ago. We love the wings in Playmakers Sports bar. Best wings at sea. We chose to sail out of Bayonne because we can drive to the port. This allowed for us to splurge on the "Sky" Junior Suite so we can have the full Sky amenities. (except the free wifi)😒. We just finished a transatlantic from Barcelona to Port Canaveral on the Adventure in December. Their beds are torture. Also got delayed 2 days and were offered little compensation for our trouble. Hoping for a better experience this time as I'm sure we will have. I just discovered your channel and enjoy your videos. Thanks again!
We are sailing November 2025. We are told the Premier package is not part of the Sanctuary Full Suite amenities. I guess this changed.
Hey, we sailed in September 2024 and can confirm that it was included and if you check the website now, it's still part of the Sanctuary collection. I can't attest as to whether it was included before we sailed on Sun Princess. Here's the link: www.princess.com/en-uk/ships-and-experience/onboard-experience/sanctuary-collection
We are sailing the same, and it's included. Sanctuary collection automatically gives Premier package 👍😊
Lots of really useful information, great video! :) We are trying to consider the value that the sanctuary lounge provides, in terms of choosing between a full suite vs a sanctuary mini suite. Do you think you could have coped without the lounge if you still had the other sanctuary benefits?
Hey, We're so happy you found the video useful. For us the lounge was one of the few 'quiet' places on the ship, which is perfect if you want that kind of environment. In saying that, the first half of the cruise we didn't spend that much time in there due to the good weather, but as we got closer to the UK and it got colder, the Lounge became a place to read and play cards in the afternoons. One way to calculate the value of the space may be to look at the daily rate for a Sanctuary Mini-Suite and compare that to a full suite and ask if you think the additional perks (inc. Laundry, Concierge etc) warrants the difference in cost. I have no doubt that whatever you decide, you'll have a wonderful time!
Are there enough loungers for all guests booked in sanctuary cabins or is it like regular deck and you have to fight for one
Hey! Thanks for watching our video :) -- When we sailed in September 2024, there was an abundance of loungers, and there was no problem finding one, I think on one of the days, there was only a dozen or so people there. However the itinerary was very port heavy, so a lot of people were off the ship. So that may be something you'd want to consider.
We sailed the first week in December. All lounges were taken on sea days and all the regular seating was full at around noon.
What is your MSC YC itinerary for March? Will be looking forward to seeing your thoughts.
Hey! We are so excited to be travelling on MSC Seascape. We are going to half a dozen Caribbean islands and MSC's private island - The ship looks fantastic and everyone speaks very highly of the YC - We've got 8 videos planned and they should be out from late March :)
DYNASTY Reference!!! Hoorah. Alexis would approve - and I bet the Champagne wouldn't be burned either? Great video again - lots of great info and a good nosey around the sanctuary club and signature lounge.
I immediately thought of you when we mentioned Alexis!! 🤣 Thanks so much for watching! And glad it’s useful - I still can’t believe we bickered over crockery hahaha (it’s a mug!) ❤️
You should hold before making a mess on a nice suite!
haha! You're probably right! I'll be filming our next suite tour in two parts - before we've unpacked and after an evening turndown so viewers can see both :)
God how I love watching your videos they are so lovely to watch. Gorgeous suite. Dreamy balcony. Thanks for showing us all around. - going to link this vid to my blog post if that’s ok with you guys?
Hey! Thanks so much for watching - of course you can share the video on your blog :)
That Castle was reconstructed sometime during the 1940s, therefore the tiles. It was a ruin, but there has been several constructions in that place since before the Romans, I think. A lot of history there, including an attack from an armada led by Sir Francis Drake during the times of the Iberian Union when Portugal was under the rule of a Spanish King.
We will be on the Odyssey in May and don’t plan to navigate Oia and Fira this time. We will enjoy the the waters and watch the sunset from the cruise ship. But hey, maybe we’ll change our minds later 😅
That’s the great thing about cruising - there are always options. Enjoy Odyssey!
good review guys...thank you and looking forward to Glen's comments in future videos. Shame about the safe....why oh why are Princess not upsizing these? lack of shelving in the bathroom is a real oversight imho. Not sure I like the balcony overlooking the one below.
Hey thanks for your comments and glad you enjoyed. Totally agree on the balcony position - there are some of these suites further aft which do not directly overlook the cabins below
Looking forward to the rest of your thoughts on this ship-nice job.
Thanks so much guys. And for the record, we’ve recently booked our very first Celebrity Retreat for next year…and that’s in part down to your videos. So thank you and maybe we’ll see you onboard at some point
Where’s the follow up chaps ??
Hey! Our next video which is the Suite tour is out tomorrow (I've just finished tweaking the subtitles track) and our breakdown of the Sanctuary Collection perks is out on Friday :)
@ yay !!
after being to Lisbon, it was so nice seeing it through your eyes, too
Hi , is there water aerobics at the pool in the Don Pancho.
Honestly cannot recall. Hopefully someone watching knows..?
Yes it certainly is hilly, I was amazed at the height we climbed but the views made it worth the effort. Oddly enough it appeared steeper when we came down to the Port. Never bothered with the trams etc., great place and would love to go back at some stage.
Yeah, the views were amazing! It's a pity that Glen decided that the walk wasn't for him (and I've been teasing him ever since!) I'm with you on wanting to return. Lisbon is an incredible city!
Hi! great video as always. Which camera are you using for recording? It's just amazing the quality in your videos. Thanks!
Hey! Thanks so much for watching! The camera I use primarily is the Sony ZV-E10 with the Sigma 16mm 1.4 lens; though we also use a GoPro (as it’s much smaller) and in recent videos the DJI pocket 3 - but the larger sensor on the Sony camera in my opinion gives as far more cinematic feel!
Thanks Ant, for filming this series, very helpful and I enjoyed your content. You are quite funny and Glen, who is a man of a few words lol. We will be on this same cruise this August and we are so excited. What time frame did you guys go on your cruise? Again really enjoyed the series, thank you!! 😊
Thanks for your comments, Kristelle. I am quiet out of necessity - it’s pretty tough to get a word in when Ant’s around! We did this sailing in May, so you should have way better weather than we did and it’s such a fantastic itinerary, I know you’ll really enjoy it!
You 2 are so funny! I really enjoy your videos.
Thank you so much Sharon - we have a lot of fun making them, for sure! Well, Ant does anyway
This is a great video! Well produced, and informative. Good job!
Thanks so much, we’ve been subscribed to your channel for some time now, loving the travel retrospectives. So your comments are very much appreciated.
@@AntandGlen You're welcome, you much deserve it!
Great video , thanks 😊
Thanks for watching!
Our circle island tour consisted of hiking diamond head as well.
l brought the key on RC QOTS and did not think it was worth the value for the duration of eight days.. l would have liked to have purchased for 2days for the priority boarding and disembarkation. What would have been great as the key holder, the checked luggage added as a priority to be delivered in your room like your carry on bags.. Also, the dedicated seatings at the shows should offer a complimentary drink What l did like was the internet access but you can purchase that on its own l dont think the key is a value for the entire duration, what would be great if you choose your days.
It’s worth checking to see if it adds value to your trip, sometimes it’s worth it, sometimes definitely not!
The lady that introduces the acts ( between 8 & 10 ) now she Can sing ! 💕
Thank you for such a detailed video! I’m taking this cruise in 2025 and I’m trying to get an early start on researching tips and suggestions. This video is exactly what I was looking for, as most other videos focus on the cruise ship.
Glad it was useful and thanks for viewing!
I live in Benidorm and it is nice to see that there are people who are able to appreciate the beauty of this place, instead of thinking that it is just a party town. Thank you for showing the nature of Benidorm :)
We agree!
Good price also
Yes 👍
Haiyo those elite phantom hoggers😅 Thanks for comparison
Awsome 😂
yeah
5 days on the ship and I still could not remember to go to the right or left when leaving my room to go somewhere. 😆 I agree that overall it did not feel overly crowded on the 10/14 cruise.
Did your drink ever arrive?
Yeah! It took just over 16 mins - a win for Princess :) A couple of occasions the app didn’t quite work, but the majority of the time the wait wasn’t too bad. It was a huge improvement from our last sailing with them in 2022.
I actually worked the original Sun Princess in the early 80s! A mere 17.5K tons of total fun! for both Passengers and crew! This ship has some little boots to fill LoL
What a great memory! You must have seen huge changes in the industry over the years…thanks so much for sharing.
Great video, we love you Glen #teamglen
How can you not like the color scheme? Increases vacation vibe and relaxing.
I love it, Glen not so much! It all comes down to personal preference, I guess.
lovely channel, sipping a few whiskeys- at 4 in the morning, so, um hahah Best CV
Haha - Brilliant, I'm happy to admit that I've got lost in a TH-cam binge after a few glasses of Woodfords late at night! Thanks for watching mate, appreciate it!
Do you feel it’s worth doing a suite for a 4 night cruise based on price difference and such on RCCL? We are cruising a 4 night followed by a 7 night and have never done a suite. Always wanted to try but It’s usually out of our price range. Might be possible to swing it for 4 nights. What is your favorite suite perk? Thanks for your videos, Glen’s expressions never disappoint😆.
It all depends on your budget. I have to admit that the experience has really been exemplary for us - I would say that for us, as big foodies, the best perk is probably Coastal Kitchen. The food is really next level. If you're on one of the newer Oasis class ships, the sun deck is also amazing, with the bar (missing from Quantum) it's 100% worth it. On Wonder I think we were on the Sun Deck pretty much every day
I can smell cruise ship 😂 That's a massive cabin. It looks a nice ship. Enjoy 🍻
We were a MDR family when my kids were younger. They loved how the wait staff remembered what they liked and always made them feel special. Always great service. That being said, we no longer care for the MDR. The food is mostly just okay. The only thing that might find me back there is the escargot. I do love how Royal Carribean prepares it, oh the buttery goodness to dip your bread in😋.Our last few years of RCCL cruising it’s been mostly specialty dining for us. Good food is one of my greatest loves. Okay, maybe after the grandkids and my pups❤️. Thanks for your videos. I really enjoy the little chuckles you give now and then added into the information. Glen’s face when he is unsure about something 🤣.
Thanks so much for your comment. Maybe the Virgin model - no MDR, just (included) speciality dining - will be the norm in a few years.
Great vid. I would have done the same - what was the name of the roof top bar you visited?
Hey! Thanks so much for watching Rory, I've double-checked and the rooftop bar is the, not so orignally named, MS Rooftop bar - the website is www.msroofgarden.com/
We did our first cruise in 2020 (Feb, right before the world shut down). We got the key for that one just to treat ourselves and check it out. We did it mostly for the Internet as well, since it was just a little more. We didn't catch on to the priority embarkation, so we missed that. But we still got to lunch and it was... Ok. Breakfast on the last day was actually really good, ioo. We appreciated it for a last minute comedy show seating. We did not use any of the "flow rider"type benefits. And no tender excursions. But honestly, our favorite benefit was the disembarking... Walking past those looong lines and having the special exit was Fantastic. I thought that spending hours just trying to get off the ship and through all the security lines would kind of ruin the whole vacation vibe right there at the end. Which is why we booked the Key for our TA coming up in 34 days! We can't wait 😊
Great summary, Sonja - we hope you have a fantastic cruise!
Im going in April 25 for my wifes 66th birthday it looks very nice thank you a great review
Thanks for the comment Michael - and enjoy your stay there!
I'd been on the floor of that gondola crying. Great job Glenn
Thanks, not something I would wanna do again!
Thanks guys for your reply 👍
Is there entertainment at night,we have never been to this hotel
There certainly was when we visited. Anyone been there recently who can confirm?
Being a man of a certain age, I used to buy all of my office shirts from C&A. I always thought the makers label was Canda until being a numbskull I realised it simple said C and A, my excuse however was the letters were amalgamated into one word. Used to produce good stuff and I recall visiting C&A's in Paris and Amsterdam. Great video, you certainly are a couple of walkers, walkers I said! Madeira is a lovely place although when we were there in July 2024 low cloud ruled out a trip on the cable car.
Walkers, yes! Totally with you on C&A, sad loss to the UK’s retail landscape
Just happened on your channel whilst searching for Santiago de Compostela, excellent synergy between you both and really enjoyed your vlog, this the subscription to your channel and look forward to wandering through them 😊
Thanks so much for your kind comment, Steve - and for the sub, it’s very much appreciated!
Lovely video- planning on going in August 25 with 2 kids. Not sure when you went but worried it will be too crowded and too hot. Not sure if allure or explorer feel less crowded. First cruise- any advice would be appreciated. Thank you
Glad you liked! We went mid-September and the temps were perfect. Crowds? If you are going during school holidays, expect 100%+ occupancy, but the Oasis class of ship in particular (to which Allure of the Seas belongs) does a good job of making it feel less crowded, due to the separate neighbourhoods. Santorini on the other hand you will just have to put up with the crowds if you want those fantastic views