Not up to Princess standards

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

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 49

Overall rating:

3 out of 5
Caribbean Princess

14 Night Canada & Colonial America (Quebec To Houston)

Sail date: October 21, 2015

Ship: Caribbean Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: C247

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

This being our 10th Princess cruise I had high expectations.  Unfortunately the disgusting sewer smell on the Caribe deck starboard and outside the Princess theater overshadowed the cruise experience.  I used the laundry on our deck and it was an ordeal as only two dryers were functional.  The ship appeared "tired."  Finding the locations for the shore excursions is not as it used to be with crew members holding signs well-above the crowds identifying tour numbers. Now it is often mass confusion.  Liked the cabin ok but would have liked the choice of a superior balcony cabin with a sofa as was a choice on the Royal.  The crew in all areas was friendly and pleasant.  I liked the "one-way" configuration in the Horizon Court but seating is still a major problem.  I prefer the dining room for a relaxing meal.  Love the International Cafe but seating there is a problem as well.  Ship is very boring on sea days - could schedule the Marriage Game, etc during the day instead of at night.  One bad experience out of ten would not keep me from making Princess a future choice.  

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Was kept neat, clean and well equipped. Great room steward.

Ship tip

Bring your own shampoo,

Ports of call

Quebec City, Quebec

1 out of 5

Halifax, Nova Scotia

5 out of 5

Bar Harbor, Maine

1 out of 5

Boston, Massachusetts

5 out of 5

Newport, Rhode Island

5 out of 5

New York, New York

1 out of 5

Charleston, South Carolina

5 out of 5

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

Houston, Texas

3 out of 5
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3 Comments

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Snyderm    8 years ago

We just got off the ship 3 days ago and I found plenty to do. I'm sorry that you didn't enjoy it, but I thought the ship was relaxing and wonderful.

rob11181118    8 years ago

i had a mini suite with sofa area.balcony..large bedroom area..two tvs..bath with tub....It sounds to me like you cant entertain yourself...Its an older ship...but quaint..relaxing...enjoyed it myself

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