Star Princess deck 8 plan (Dining3-Shops2-Casino)
Deck layout and review

Review of Star Princess deck 8 (Dining3-Shops2-Casino)
Princess Arena Theater (upper level 2 of 2)
Princess Casino (age limit 21+ years, 200+ slots and video poker machines, gambling tables) is served by Magic Hour Bar. Sun Princess's Casino is the fleet's largest by both size and the number of gaming positions.
Crooners Lounge & Bar (piano bar with 2 glass grand pianos; cocktails, extensive Martini selection, also used for seminars and lectures)
"Spellbound by Magic Castle" is a Victorian-era/19th-century British Empire-inspired bar lounge themed after Hollywood’s Magic Castle in Los Angeles (reservations-only private clubhouse for the Academy of Magical Arts). Adjacent to Princess Casino, Spellbound is served by professional mixologists and with live performances from world-class magicians. Spellbound's experience also features magical artifacts, vintage artworks, the Music Room (with interactive special effects), the Parlor Bar (where guests can interact with professional illusionists), and the Spellbound Theater (30-seat show lounge). Spellbound also provides pre-show dinner service. Guests are advised to dine ~2 hours before the show's start.
Makoto Ocean is a specialty seafood restaurant (with an a-la-carte priced menu/sushi and sashimi) by Japanese Chef Makoto Okuwa. The venue offers Edomae-style sushi, traditionally prepared and presented artistically. The restaurant is popular for the handcrafted sushi dishes, modern reinterpretations of classic Japanese dishes, and a curated selection of cocktails.
"The Shops of Princess" (upper level 2 of 2) is a 2-deck shopping complex (midship on decks 7-8) consisting of top-luxury boutiques selling designer high-end brand merchandise (jewelry, leather goods, watches, perfumes, cosmetics). The onboard brand stores include Cartier, Bvlgari, Chopard, Burberry, Gucci, Montblanc, Rado, Princess Shop (cruise brand's logo merchandise), Bazaar (new shop selling destination-specific goods).
Sabatini's Italian Trattoria is a specialty dining venue that also appeals to families with its handmade pasta dishes. The restaurant has a circular main room (with bistro-style nooks) and a separate pasta room where guests can witness the pasta-making process.
Princess Fine Arts Gallery (also hosts art auctions)
Umai Teppanyaki is a Japanese restaurant serving traditional grilled cuisine using an iron griddle to cook the food.
The Sanctuary Restaurant (Deck 8 aft) features an oceanview setting, a personalized service (by dedicated waitstaff) and a custom Chef’s menu. The dining room is complimentary and exclusive (serving only Sanctuary Collection passengers who are accommodated in designated suites, mini-suites, and premium balcony staterooms). Reservations are not required. Sanctuary Restaurant is part of the fleet's first main dining room spread over 3 floors (aft decks 6-7-8).
Wake View Terrace (aft sundeck with an Infinity Pool and 2 Jacuzzies/whirlpool hot tubs)
Service boats (10 tenders, 2 lifeboats, 6 rescue boats)
The midship-positioned Piazza Atrium (mid-level 2 of 3) is an iconic architectural concept for large-sized cruise liners. The outward-looking space is suspended and with comfortable seating (on all the 3 levels) providing 360-degree unobstructed outside views. The huge LED screen in the middle is movable to allow live entertainment.
From The Piazza Atrium are accessed Coffee Currents (new for Princess coffee shop), Bellini's Cocktail Bar, Crooners Bar, Ocean Front Lounge, International Cafe, Alfredo's Pizzeria as well as the Lobby's guest services desks (Shore Excursions, Future Cruise, Reception).