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Item: Royal Princess
Rating: 4.1
Author: gbelz

Royal Princess Cruise Review to Canada, New England, New York

gbelz

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 61

Overall rating:

4.1 out of 5

Verified Review

10 Night Classic Canada & New England (New York To Quebec City)

Sail date: September 25, 2018

Ship: Royal Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: A707

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Overall, a very good trip. But, as mentioned above, I felt the quality of the food had slipped a bit from prior trips and the by the glass wine selection needs to be increased. The shows were excellent, although we had to get there at least half an hour early to get a seat. We do not think the quality of the Crown Grill warrants the extra cost. Would have liked to have had more dishes common to the region we were travelling such as clam chowder, fried clams, stuffed quohogs, etc.

Embarkation

2 out of 5

While my cruise card was ready, my wife's wasn't and we had to wait for more than an hour for her replacement card to be issued.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

While the food was generally good, we felt the quality had slipped from our last cruise on the Royal two years ago. We were very disappointed in the Crown Grill where our filet was tough and relatively flavorless. The beef in the regular dining room was better. I hate to pay $30 more apiece and get food that isn't even as good as the regular dining room. We like to order our wine by the glass and were disappointed by the very limited selection of by the glass wines in both the regular dining rooms and in the Crown Grill. On the other hand, there was a much bigger and better selection in Sabatini's. I don't know why that same selection can't be offered in the regular dining rooms.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Would have liked the karaoke to be earlier.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Children's Programs

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5