Caribbean Princess -Aptly Named

Item: Caribbean Princess
Rating: 4
Author: ItaVero

Caribbean Princess Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

ItaVero

Contributor Level: Captain

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 15

Helpful Votes: 365

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

8 Night Southern Caribbean Holiday (San Juan Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 18, 2011

Ship: Caribbean Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

We loved everything about this cruise - except maybe embarkation/disembarkation which was a bit rocky at times. Great cabin, friendly outgoing staff - fantastic food (in ALL venues). We enjoyed first seating (our preference) and enjoyed our table mates - two ultra liberal Canadians, two ultra conservative east coasters - and us (somewhere in the middle). The ship was in great condition, the entertainment varied and top notch - and this may have ben the first and last trip I didn't begrudge the tip envelopes at the end. The destinations were fabulous (first time for Grenada - spice island (we had nutmegs for years). The sommeliers still wore silver cups on chains around their necks. Cool.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Excellent - the buffet/cafeteria was excellent, always something new, lots of places to sit. The MDR was top notch.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

The theater was excellent and common areas were stuffed with additional entertainment - the pool had live bands - all calypso-esque. Ice sculptures, cocktail demonstrations, pool games - and midnight buffets.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Top notch.

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Must have been adequate - scarcely heard a peep.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Rarely seen it better - except maybe our first two trips with Celebrity (Century both times).

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Fine ship - in great condition.