Episode 594: Champagne, Fireworks & Family Time: Sun Princess NYE
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In this episode of Fly Away, hosts Anna, Elizabeth, and Donna dive into the experience of celebrating New Year's Eve aboard the Sun Princess cruise ship, highlighting the unique benefits of a family-friendly holiday cruise. Elizabeth, a travel advisor and seasoned cruiser, shares her personal journey of transitioning from a homebody to embracing the convenience and joy of a New Year's cruise, especially as her children grow older. She praises the ship’s innovative design, particularly the central sphere and dome areas that offer flexible spaces for relaxation, dining, and entertainment. Despite some challenges with dining reservations and exclusivity policies for specialty restaurants, Elizabeth emphasizes the value of the Sanctuary collection, which provides private lounges, upgraded amenities, and a quieter, more intimate celebration option. The hosts also discuss the importance of booking dining reservations early and the appeal of having a day at sea on New Year’s Day, free from the stress of travel and party hosting.
Book dining reservations for specialty restaurants well in advance, especially when traveling with a group.
The Sanctuary collection on Sun Princess offers exclusive lounges, private spaces, and upgraded New Year’s Eve experiences.
Cruising over New Year’s allows families to celebrate without the stress of travel, party hosting, or alcohol-related risks.
Sun Princess features innovative architectural elements like the central sphere and transformable dome spaces for versatile onboard activities.
For a stress-free holiday cruise, prioritize a day at sea on New Year’s Day and avoid port calls on the holiday itself.
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The Power of Travel and New Year's Cruises
Anna opens the episode by reflecting on the importance of travel in connecting cultures and supporting local economies, setting the stage for a discussion on New Year's cruises as a meaningful holiday experience.
Why a New Year's Cruise Works for Families
“I love celebrating the new year, even on the days where I end up sleeping through the new year, like I go to bed early... I love having all of that done for me and I don't have to do anything to prepare for it.”
Sun Princess: Design, Spaces, and the Sphere Experience
“The sphere is actually more of on the side of the ship... it is at the Piazza in the center of the ship... and it also has led screens and things so that they can use it as a performance space at night as well.”
The Sanctuary Collection: Privacy, Perks, and Limitations
“You really felt like that we had made pretty good friends with the maitre d by our last night. So we thought he might let us in and he's like, I really can't. We would get in so much trouble.”
Dining Challenges and the Importance of Reservations
The hosts reflect on the difficulty of securing specialty dining reservations, even with Princess Premier, and the importance of being proactive as a travel advisor and traveler.
“I love celebrating the new year, even on the days where I end up sleeping through the new year, like I go to bed early... I love having all of that done for me and I don't have to do anything to prepare for it.”
“You really felt like that we had made pretty good friends with the maitre d by our last night. So we thought he might let us in and he's like, I really can't. We would get in so much trouble.”
“The sphere is actually more of on the side of the ship... it is at the Piazza in the center of the ship... and it also has led screens and things so that they can use it as a performance space at night as well.”
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Elizabeth
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Sun Princess
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Anna
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Sanctuary Collection
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Donna
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Princess Premier
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Outlander Travel
organization
Star Princess
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Scarlet Night
other
St. Thomas
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