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Sanctuary Pool, On The Island Princess, A Cruise Ship, On a Panama Canal Cruise

Totally Enclosed
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The Sanctuary pool was completely enclosed, warm and humid. The ceiling was glass which let in full daylight.

Sanctuary external link   •  Swimming Pool external link   •  On The Island Princess external link   •  Princess Cruises external link   •  Panama Canal Cruise external link   •  (Date Photographed: 08:58:00 Thursday 1 May 2014)   •  (Date Published: Saturday 10 February 2018)   •  © Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C14_1292
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Hot Tubs
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The hot tubs were set up as gazebos, covered with thatched roofs.

Sanctuary external link   •  Swimming Pool external link   •  On The Island Princess external link   •  Princess Cruises external link   •  Panama Canal Cruise external link   •  (Date Photographed: 08:58:03 Thursday 1 May 2014)   •  (Date Published: Saturday 10 February 2018)   •  © Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C14_1294
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Table And Stools
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One of the gazebos contained a table and stools instead of a hot tub.

Sanctuary external link   •  Swimming Pool external link   •  On The Island Princess external link   •  Princess Cruises external link   •  Panama Canal Cruise external link   •  (Date Photographed: 08:58:19 Thursday 1 May 2014)   •  (Date Published: Saturday 10 February 2018)   •  © Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C14_1295
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Deck Chairs
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Cushioned deck chairs were lined up and available for sunning. The glass ceiling blocked most of the dangerous UV rays.

Sanctuary external link   •  Swimming Pool external link   •  On The Island Princess external link   •  Princess Cruises external link   •  Panama Canal Cruise external link   •  (Date Photographed: 08:58:25 Thursday 1 May 2014)   •  (Date Published: Saturday 10 February 2018)   •  © Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C14_1296
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No Lifeguard
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The Sanctuary pool was marked as, "No Lifeguard on Duty - use at your own risk." The sign also specified forbidden activities.

Sanctuary external link   •  Swimming Pool external link   •  On The Island Princess external link   •  Princess Cruises external link   •  Panama Canal Cruise external link   •  (Date Photographed: 08:59:37 Thursday 1 May 2014)   •  (Date Published: Saturday 10 February 2018)   •  © Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C14_1298
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Upper Deck
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The upper deck was lined with tables and chairs.

Sanctuary external link   •  Swimming Pool external link   •  On The Island Princess external link   •  Princess Cruises external link   •  Panama Canal Cruise external link   •  (Date Photographed: 09:50:06 Thursday 1 May 2014)   •  (Date Published: Saturday 10 February 2018)   •  © Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C14_1312
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Statues
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Life size statues decorated the upper level of the Sanctuary pool.

Sanctuary external link   •  Swimming Pool external link   •  On The Island Princess external link   •  Princess Cruises external link   •  Panama Canal Cruise external link   •  (Date Photographed: 09:51:24 Thursday 1 May 2014)   •  (Date Published: Saturday 10 February 2018)   •  © Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C14_1316
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The Pool
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The pool itself occupied the center of the lower level. It was actually small compared to the overall setting.

Sanctuary external link   •  Swimming Pool external link   •  On The Island Princess external link   •  Princess Cruises external link   •  Panama Canal Cruise external link   •  (Date Photographed: 09:51:42 Thursday 1 May 2014)   •  (Date Published: Saturday 10 February 2018)   •  © Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C14_1318
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Glass Ceiling
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The proverbial glass ceiling covered the pool and allowed those below it to relax in modest luxury.

Sanctuary external link   •  Swimming Pool external link   •  On The Island Princess external link   •  Princess Cruises external link   •  Panama Canal Cruise external link   •  (Date Photographed: 09:52:23 Thursday 1 May 2014)   •  (Date Published: Saturday 10 February 2018)   •  © Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C14_1320
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Ice Cream Bar
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The lower level featured and ice cream bar with free ice cream cones. However, milk shakes cost money.

Sanctuary external link   •  Swimming Pool external link   •  On The Island Princess external link   •  Princess Cruises external link   •  Panama Canal Cruise external link   •  (Date Photographed: 09:53:26 Thursday 1 May 2014)   •  (Date Published: Saturday 10 February 2018)   •  © Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C14_1323
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