As of now, not enough. With the exception pf the meats in the carving station, the lunch and dinner selections remain the "same" throughout your entire sailing. For those not happy with this new change in buffet philosophy (no other Princess ship does this), you will need to voice your displeasure to Princess in BOTH the post cruise survey and voice open complaints / concerns to as many Princess Managers that you have access to.
Even pre-COVID, I wasn’t crazy about buffets. Too many people are allergic to washing their hands, or don’t know how to cut down on spreading germs. I love the idea of the staff serving people in the buffet lines, but it seems like Princess needs to do more to make it efficient.
What a helpful video ! I personally like the idea of the buffet being served by the Princess wait staff. They are always so friendly and it's nice to be able to interact with them plus I have no doubt they will give you a 'double' scoop' if you ask 🙂. Also I like the buffet menu being the same every day because that way I know i can wait a day or five for another type of cuisine and it will be there. Thanks kindly for your super video !!! CHEERS !!!
Good to know. Thanks so much for sharing this info. I like the idea of the buffet not being self serve. Too many people not washing their hands and/or not practicing good hygiene 🤢. From what I can see, the food looks good, but those apples have seen better days 😲
Just got back from Sky Princess and there were a lot of cruisers in buffet licking their fingers and eating food while serving themselves within the buffet. Come one adults, we teach our children not to do this!
Thank you for the update! We love the staff-served buffet (as long as we get to pick what goes into our plates). Please do a video on the International Cafe, Reserve Collection/Signatures Menu. Thank you!
Ugh, I hate these new hours as my belly doesn't care about times lol. The needing to carry multiple plates and not being able to get my own drink. If it's super busy it's going to be a pain.
Thank you for the update. I like to get pampered with staff service. This is a Very WELL-THOUGHT decision. For health safety, Prevention of norovirus causing digestive problems (vomiting, diarrhea), and many other diseases including Covid.
That's absolutely correct - not being able to get your drinks is TERRIBLE. Service is already slow during busy times and there are going to be alot of angry passengers. Also, this setup prevents passengers from getting hot water or tea after the buffet closes??
If I am guessing correctly, the limited menu items, and very little change each night at supper, might be related to problems, delays, with getting food stock onboard in time for this sailing. Something tells me this will improve???
Thanks for the review. Personally, I like the move away from self serve at the buffet. Less chance of passing germs. Surprised about the beverages though. Are there places to refill water bottles?
Thanks for the great information on the Sun Princess eatery or buffet. So are you saying that you can't get tap water at the eatery or a complimentary regular brewed black coffee, I do have an upcoming Sun Princess cruise on May 11th in Barcelona. Most cruise lines like Royal Caribbean offer complimentary drinks such as lemonade, iced tea, fruit punch, tap water, and regular brewed coffee in many locations around the ship. Sounds like some bad changes to me if that's the case, there are many people like me that don't drink alcoholic beverages and this is forcing people to buy a drink package. Keep up the good work and appreciate your effort on keeping us inform.🙃
Hi there! Love your videos. Unrelated question to the topic of this video: what’s the nightlife like on Sun Princess? Are there activities happening late into the night? Many ships have a nightclub that facilitates this, but I don’t think Sun Princess does. Thanks for the info!
This particular ship has a lively dance culture late into the night. At 11:30pm the DJ comes on and stays I believe until 1. Lots of people dancing. Thanks for watching. #LoveAboveAll
I like getting my own coffee. I never let the staff fill my cup. I like HOT coffee and theirs sit in carafe and it is not hot enough for me. Plus I'm up at 4a and want coffee
Initial impressions - This appears to be a significant decline in the buffet compared to the Royal Class ships because (1) Serving the same food everyday?? Are you kidding me?? Cost cutting like this is SHAMEFUL!! (2) The selection and quality of food from your video as well as other You Tube posters seems to be quite less than Royal Class ships that Princess has offered (3) No self-serve option for getting drinks? That's ABSOLUTELY inexcusable!! There aren't going to be enough waiters/waitress to handle getting drinks to passengers QUICKLY!! Also, does that mean I can't get hot water / hot tea once the buffet closes at 10:30pm? The Grand and ROyal class ships gave you this option but now they are taking this away from passengers?? I hope I'm misinterpreting the setup!! (4) That design looks like a major mess from traffic flow. When it's crowded, the lines are going to be really bad. Princess better have enough servers to make the flow go quickly!! (5) The design of the seating area of the buffet looks like a hospital cafeteria!! Didn't anyone from Princess double check how it looked before approving this? It cheapens the atmosphere while eating int the Eatery. Princess better make some quick changes to the buffet as this looks to me to be a DISASTER!!
I hope they bring in diversity in the buffet.
Also, I need my coffee/tea/juice stations!!
As of now, not enough. With the exception pf the meats in the carving station, the lunch and dinner selections remain the "same" throughout your entire sailing. For those not happy with this new change in buffet philosophy (no other Princess ship does this), you will need to voice your displeasure to Princess in BOTH the post cruise survey and voice open complaints / concerns to as many Princess Managers that you have access to.
Even pre-COVID, I wasn’t crazy about buffets. Too many people are allergic to washing their hands, or don’t know how to cut down on spreading germs. I love the idea of the staff serving people in the buffet lines, but it seems like Princess needs to do more to make it efficient.
What a helpful video ! I personally like the idea of the buffet being served by the Princess wait staff. They are always so friendly and it's nice to be able to interact with them plus I have no doubt they will give you a 'double' scoop' if you ask 🙂. Also I like the buffet menu being the same every day because that way I know i can wait a day or five for another type of cuisine and it will be there. Thanks kindly for your super video !!! CHEERS !!!
My pleasure! Thanks for watching. #LoveAboveAll
Wow.. I didn’t know about there being no more self-serve coffee and drinks. I like getting up about 4:30 or 5 and getting coffee.
Good to know. Thanks so much for sharing this info. I like the idea of the buffet not being self serve. Too many people not washing their hands and/or not practicing good hygiene 🤢. From what I can see, the food looks good, but those apples have seen better days 😲
Just got back from Sky Princess and there were a lot of cruisers in buffet licking their fingers and eating food while serving themselves within the buffet. Come one adults, we teach our children not to do this!
Having gone through the COVID pandemic, this seems like such a smart move.
Re: apples. They have been waiting to be eaten for a month.
Thank you for the update!
We love the staff-served buffet (as long as we get to pick what goes into our plates). Please do a video on the International Cafe, Reserve Collection/Signatures Menu. Thank you!
These are all in the dining breakdown video that has been released. #LoveAboveAll
As a retired nurse, I can't say this enough... WASH YOUR HANDS people!!! Be considerate and kind to your fellow cruise passengers!!!❤
Ugh, I hate these new hours as my belly doesn't care about times lol. The needing to carry multiple plates and not being able to get my own drink. If it's super busy it's going to be a pain.
No water station in the buffet……wtf is that all about
I agree. This is simply ridiculous.
@@chucknorris8704 crazy dumb
Thank you for the update. I like to get pampered with staff service. This is a Very WELL-THOUGHT decision. For health safety, Prevention of norovirus causing digestive problems (vomiting, diarrhea), and many other diseases including Covid.
I can deal with the staff serving food, though I'm particular about keeping my food seperated I'll deal with it. The no self serve drinks sucks!
That's absolutely correct - not being able to get your drinks is TERRIBLE. Service is already slow during busy times and there are going to be alot of angry passengers. Also, this setup prevents passengers from getting hot water or tea after the buffet closes??
Ok thanks for update we’re probably waiting her to come to Florida that’s what we looking forward to it
We’re sailing this December. Thank you for sharing.
If the buffet is closed, you cannot get wait staff to bring you something to drink. Absurd. No one gets sick from getting a mug of hot coffee.
Thanks
I actually like crew serving
If I am guessing correctly, the limited menu items, and very little change each night at supper, might be related to problems, delays, with getting food stock onboard in time for this sailing. Something tells me this will improve???
Some cruise lines are moving to the static menu so I am not sure this is going to change. Thanks for watching! #LoveAboveAll
Thanks for the review. Personally, I like the move away from self serve at the buffet. Less chance of passing germs. Surprised about the beverages though. Are there places to refill water bottles?
There are only water fountains around the ship. #LoveAboveAll
I think it only makes sense to move away from self serve buffet. This will prevent so much outbreaks of illness.
Thanks for the great information on the Sun Princess eatery or buffet. So are you saying that you can't get tap water at the eatery or a complimentary regular brewed black coffee, I do have an upcoming Sun Princess cruise on May 11th in Barcelona. Most cruise lines like Royal Caribbean offer complimentary drinks such as lemonade, iced tea, fruit punch, tap water, and regular brewed coffee in many locations around the ship. Sounds like some bad changes to me if that's the case, there are many people like me that don't drink alcoholic beverages and this is forcing people to buy a drink package. Keep up the good work and appreciate your effort on keeping us inform.🙃
He is saying that there is no self service beverage station. In order to get beverages you have to ask the wait staff, or use the medallion.
You can get those complimentary drinks they just are not self served anymore. You must go through the waitstaff. Thanks for watching. #LoveAboveAll
Low cost drinks are free. More expensive drinks (of all kinds) cost extra. One reason is to create more revenue; another one is to reduce waste.
Thanks, keep the good work@@LoveonTour
I hope the deluxe balcony on the 17 deck are nice in the aft area. Got 17601for 7 nights :-)@@LoveonTour
Hi there! Love your videos. Unrelated question to the topic of this video: what’s the nightlife like on Sun Princess? Are there activities happening late into the night? Many ships have a nightclub that facilitates this, but I don’t think Sun Princess does. Thanks for the info!
This particular ship has a lively dance culture late into the night. At 11:30pm the DJ comes on and stays I believe until 1. Lots of people dancing. Thanks for watching. #LoveAboveAll
@@LoveonTour thanks for the reply! 😍❤️
I like getting my own coffee. I never let the staff fill my cup. I like HOT coffee and theirs sit in carafe and it is not hot enough for me. Plus I'm up at 4a and want coffee
Are you sure it doesn't change? They don't have different daily specials???
This is day 8 and there seems to be a slight variation today. But I’ll know more at dinner time. The first five days were exactly the same.
Looks like my malls food court
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Just came back from Sun princess. Food is very disappointing, especially breakfast
Is the Catch different from the Catch by Rudi and if so...how?
I believe it is the same specialty restaurant
It is the same thing.
LOVE that venue...tried it on the Enchanted Princess and had one of the best meals ever. thanks for letting me know@@LoveonTour
There is a lot of nasty people out there that do not k now the meaning of personal hygine handwashing etc, etc.
Asian food like panda express, no good noodles or any egg foo young
that is not buffet
Initial impressions - This appears to be a significant decline in the buffet compared to the Royal Class ships because (1) Serving the same food everyday?? Are you kidding me?? Cost cutting like this is SHAMEFUL!! (2) The selection and quality of food from your video as well as other You Tube posters seems to be quite less than Royal Class ships that Princess has offered (3) No self-serve option for getting drinks? That's ABSOLUTELY inexcusable!! There aren't going to be enough waiters/waitress to handle getting drinks to passengers QUICKLY!! Also, does that mean I can't get hot water / hot tea once the buffet closes at 10:30pm? The Grand and ROyal class ships gave you this option but now they are taking this away from passengers?? I hope I'm misinterpreting the setup!! (4) That design looks like a major mess from traffic flow. When it's crowded, the lines are going to be really bad. Princess better have enough servers to make the flow go quickly!! (5) The design of the seating area of the buffet looks like a hospital cafeteria!! Didn't anyone from Princess double check how it looked before approving this? It cheapens the atmosphere while eating int the Eatery. Princess better make some quick changes to the buffet as this looks to me to be a DISASTER!!