Sun Princess Review
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Embarkation and Disembarkation We began embarkation on the Sun Princess in Sydney around 12:30pm and were fortunate enough to use my platinum membership status for priority check in. The other lines looked like they were moving quite quickly and we were going through security shortly after that. All of the staff at embarkation were very helpful and the whole process seemed to work very well with someone always ready to assist you. Disembarkation ran as smootly as boarding the ship did. We were given our number to leave the ship and were free to use one of the lounges or go out on deck before our number was called. Luggage was waiting for us and the whole process moved very quickly and efficiently.
Room Our cabin was an inside stateroom on deck 9 midship- our initial thought was it looked quite small but I think that just came down to the fact that we had never had an inside cabin before and not having the luxury of a window made the cabin feel a little small. We soon realised that it wasn't that bad after all and quickly adjusted to it. As my wife and I were travelling with our 2 year old, we had a three berth cabin with a fold down bed. This was great except for the fact that the safety barrier for the bunk bed was insufficient for my two year old, and I ended up in the bunk instead. The cabin itself had plenty of storage space and was equipped with tv, fridge and safe. For two adults and a child, is was suprisingly comfortable.
Ship The ship had a nice feel to it for the size of the ship and the number of passengers on board. We never felt overcrowded (unless in the buffet line) and there was plenty of lounges and areas to sit down, relax and enjoy either a good book or a cup of coffee. The decor was quite nice and not over the top and for an older ship, she looked in very good condition. The were a number of pools and spas to enjoy when the weather warmed up, an internet cafe and library, ice cream bar, several bars and shops to spend up in, a casino and sports court to utilize during your cruise. The only complaint was probably the lack of washing machines for the number of passengers on board. Two washing machines each floor ensured lengthy delays and quite a few upset people.