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Caribbean Princess Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

ScottPal

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 40

Overall rating:

3.6 out of 5

10 Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 06, 2018

Ship: Caribbean Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: A226

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

This trip made us rethink booking a Princess Cruise again... The generator broke which slowed ship down. Ports changed because of engine problem. Our deck was without water in the room for one day. Water was brown the next day. All without any explanation or apology. Cabins looked worn.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Very easy entry, as a Platinum member.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Chef's Table was outstanding (@$95/person). Traditional dining food was very good, except Lobster night - tough. Market - fair. Service was excellent and friendly.

Crown Grill

5 out of 5

Fantastic....Food and service.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Pool decent

Lotus Spa

4 out of 5

Specials were daily prices for a cruise.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Only went to one show and the comedian was good.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Staff was excellent, friendly and attentive

Ship Quality

1 out of 5

Generator broke. slowed ship down. Ports changed because of engine problem. Our deck was without water in the room for one day. Water was brown the next day. All without any explanation or apology. Cabins looked worn.

Cabin / Stateroom

2 out of 5

Cabin looked worn with age. New Beds were very comfortable. Steward was very goo and efficient. quickly in and out.

Ship tip

I will not sail on this ship again.

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Ports of call

Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island) Did not visit port

Been there, done that.

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Cartagena, Colombia Did not visit port

Poor Selection of a port.

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Panama Canal (Cruise Into Canal)

5 out of 5

Enjoyable. My main reason for going on this trip.

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Colon, Panama Did not visit port

Port not desirable

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Puerto Limon, Costa Rica Did not visit port

Terrible port. Several warnings of not being safe.

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George Town, Grand Cayman

3 out of 5

Shopping trip.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Spend the $25 dollars for easy departure. Luggage goes direct to your destination.

4 Comments

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Oops

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Seasand 6 years ago

I just got back from sailing on Caribbean Princess. Yes the ship is older and had some problems nothing in perfect in life. I had a wonderful time. Don’t matter who I sail with I always always buy bottle water. Sorry to hear you got sick, but bottle water no matter who you sail with.

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SalviPR 6 years ago

I sailed with them on 2010. There was an isuue with the water, they said that it was a problem with the filtration system so it may taste a little "salty". We are pretty sure they were serving sea water everywhre Food, showers, soda machines, EVERYTHING!!!! I ended up getting sick, went to the doctor who diagnosed a stomach virus due to the water served day before. I debarked straight to hospital and had an appendix surgery and 19 days on IC unit😑. Never EVER sailing with them

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IkeDeb 6 years ago

Wow, sorry for your experience. I would definitely call and write the cruise line. They will change if they get enough calls from the passengers. We are thier income.

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