November 2014 - 5 Night Western Caribbean (Houston Roundtrip) Cruise on Emerald Princess
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June 2014 - 11 Night Scandinavia & Russia (Copenhagen Roundtrip) Cruise on Royal Princess
BIG ROYAL WITH BIG ELEVATOR ISSUES
February 2014 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Houston Roundtrip) Cruise on Caribbean Princess
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April 2013 - 15 Night Panama Canal - Ocean To Ocean (Ft. Lauderdale To Los Angeles) Cruise on Island Princess
Caribbean Princess
Sail date: July 07, 2018
Good cruise but St. Thomas excursion
Shopping and Beach was HORRIBLE. Beach concession was$3.50 for bottle of water. Our old van was dirty and had a number of insects that attacked us, and driver was constantly attempting to catch them by hand as he drove Princess cruise director needs to go to the beach and observe what 6,000 people look like in at a 1,200 Ft beachfront looks like. Poor timing due to several other cruises also pilling on to this tiny beach
Royal Princess
Sail date: June 14, 2014
BIG ROYAL WITH BIG ELEVATOR ISSUES
For the most part the cruise was good, however, a major issue is their totally poor elevator service. The waits for an elevator are HORRIBLE and ALL passengers were upset with it. When advising the staff, they simply smiled. There were no stairs in the middle of the ship only for crew. Mini Suites seemed smaller and the balcony was basically so small it was only sufficient for standing. There were two lounge chairs and a round table. No way to use the chairs without putting your legs ontop of the table. Reduced dining room staffing was noticeable. Slow kitching and long waits for waiters to bring food to dining room. Waiters constantly apologized for the slow service. Some 300 Chinese onboard and were very rude. The Japanese passengers were very polite and courteous. Won't be sailing on the Royal or Regal,a sister ship in the future. The Island Princess, Caribbean, Golden, Grand, Star Princess ships are excellent.
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Caribbean Princess
Great ship. Been on her numerous times
Princess issue. The Shopping and Beach was not good. The ONLY concession was OVER-CHARGING on water, beverages.
Nothing at port. Necessary to take train or bus to Stockholm 1 hr away.
Did not do excursion, only airport to ship.
Royal Princess
No walking path around ship, only small circular one on top . Elevators HORRIBLE. Reduced dining room staff very noticeable.
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For the most part the cruise was good, however, a major issue is their totally poor elevator service. The waits for an elevator are HORRIBLE and ALL passengers were upset with it. When advising the staff, they simply smiled. There were no stairs in the middle of the ship only for crew. Mini Suites seemed smaller and the balcony was basically so small it was only sufficient for standing. There were two lounge chairs and a round table. No way to use the chairs without putting your legs ontop of the table. Reduced dining room staffing was noticeable. Slow kitching and long waits for waiters to bring food to dining room. Waiters constantly apologized for the slow service. Some 300 Chinese onboard and were very rude. The Japanese passengers were very polite and courteous. Won't be sailing on the Royal or Regal,a sister ship in the future. The Island Princess, Caribbean, Golden, Grand, Star Princess ships are excellent.