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Caribbean Princess Cruise Review to Europe - Western Europe

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 28

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
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Caribbean Princess

12 Night British Isles (London Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 24, 2016

Ship: Caribbean Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: R301

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Well day one -  a tender trip to Guernsey to catch up with two girlfriends. A lovely time was had.

The rest of the trip - didn't go anywhere, or see anything, as my husband became extremely unwell and was admitted to the Ship's hospital. I became very familiar with Ward 1 and our Stateroom while the staff skilfully and caringly took my husband from seriously ill to being well enough for the long trip home from Southampton to San Francisco then to Sydney!! The care from the two doctors and the nurses was extremely high and we felt we were in good hands. There was talk of medical evacuation but we didn't see the point when they had the equipment needed, including monitors, xrays , pathology testing etc. 

Two girls on Customer Services desk went above and beyond with their help for me at that time of high drama - they were wonderful - Brenny and Elaine. Also great appreciation to the Captain who, as a very special concession, allowed our son on board in Edinburgh to see his sick father. As I said, we did not see or do anything, but we were well cared for. It was extremely expensive care, but hopefully our travel insurance will come to the party.  So, not the cruise we expected, but we are home, alive, and trying to recuperate from it all.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

Barely experienced it. Mainly had room service due to the circumstances

Onboard Activities

Did not get to do any

Entertainment

Did not experience any due to circumstances

Children's Programs

N/A

Service and Staff

Medical services were superb. Customer Services desk, exceptional two girls

Ship Quality

All good

Cabin / Stateroom

Very spacious and well appointed for a disabled person.

Ship tip

We have only ever used buffet dining, as it suits us the best. And we don't have to take extra clothes for dining rooms

Ports of call

St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands Did not visit port

We love Guernsey, St Peter Port, Channel Islands. Have been there numerous times before. One reason for choosing that cruise.
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4 Comments

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

MisterMet    8 years ago

Wow!  Hope your hubby is ok

corinnebarker    8 years ago

Sound to me they deserved 5 stars. Glad to hear your husband is well and recovering xx

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