The Lemmenlaiva television series filmed on Princess Cruises’ ships made cruise vacations popular in the 70s. The company’s newest arrival, Sun Princess, continues this legacy by offering modern cruise experiences. We boarded in Athens.
A cruise starts with preparation
Going on your first Mediterranean cruise requires a little advance preparation and study. For example, what is the medallion used as a means of payment on the ship? By following the checklist provided by the shipping company, the plot of the couplet begins to take shape.
By downloading the Princess Cruises app to your phone, you can access the cruise’s daily program. From there, you can also see the Sun Princess ship’s restaurant options, of which there are a total of 29.
It is clear from the packing instructions that on two evenings the ship has a “formal night”, when the whole ship dresses in its best. You should have comfortable shoes for day trips, and there are many sports opportunities on the ship, so it is good to have a variety of clothes and equipment.
The accompanying hotel room is a luxury
The time spent packing and familiarizing yourself at home will pay off later, when you get to unload your bag into the wardrobes and drawers of the cabin on the ship. On a cruise, Hotellihuone travels with you from one country to another, and the clothes don’t wrinkle on the hanger.
On the cruise, we tested the cabin, which has a sofa, a desk, a refrigerator and a spacious bathroom. There are 1,500 such cabins on the ship, which describes the size of Sun Princess. The ship is like a small city. 1,600 people work there to take care of the ship and its guests.
The door’s electric lock, as well as the ship’s staff and cash register systems, already recognize guests from a distance thanks to the medallion. “Welcome, Ulla!”, “What should it be, Ulla?”. It seems like magic that the people I just met immediately address me by name.
One of the preliminary tasks of all cruise guests is to upload their own photo to the application, and the staff will use it to identify them on board. Pictures and names will be visible on the staff’s devices.
Sun Princess suits demanding tastes
According to the info material, Sun Princess’ target group is “demanding travelers”, so personal service has been invested in.
There are cabin options for every departure, from windowless interior cabins to large suites. However, all passengers are served according to the same service strategy, regardless of how much they have paid for the cruise.
At its most affordable, you can get on a cruise for less than a thousand euros per person, but the price range is wide depending on the duration of the trip, the time of booking, the drink package and the cabin class.
About 90 percent of Sun Princess passengers are Americans. Most spend three weeks on the ship, leaving and returning to the United States from the same city. However, it is possible to book a cruise for a week or two, when the flight home is from a different country than the one from which you boarded the ship. For the winter, Sun Princess moves to the Caribbean.
A burst of experiences from morning to night
The ship’s program, food, decor and service are of high quality. At Sun Princess, you can find culinary experiences designed by celebrities, such as Tyra Banksin ice cream and Makoto Okuwan sushi.
In the Good Spirits cocktail bar, the colors of the tables changed tone to tone with the drinks. At the casino, you feel like you’ve moved to Las Vegas, and the theater performances take you to Broadway.
The most muted of all, however, is the landscape that opens up behind the balcony. The beauty of the Mediterranean Sea on sea days and the new land on many mornings raise a lump in the throat. It is exciting to wake up, open the curtains and see what has been achieved today.
“Love boat. Love, exciting and new, come aboard. We’re expecting you.”
An old Lemmenlaiva series fan can’t help humming the theme song of the series all week long. Something new and exciting – that’s what you often look for on a cruise in the Mediterranean.
Ulla, the beach ball offer hawk, never gets tired of looking for good travel deals. As a passionate traveler, he also loves to help others make their travel dreams come true affordably.
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Source: www.rantapallo.fi
