Enjoyable but very port intensive. Needed more sea days.

Item: Caribbean Princess
Rating: 3.8
Author: CRMcHale

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

CRMcHale

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 8

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5

13 Night Colonial America & Canada (Ft. Lauderdale To Quebec City)

Sail date: July 27, 2019

Ship: Caribbean Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Enjoyed the cruise but it needed more sea days and more time in New York. Didn't do much on the ship because we had early excursion each day and we were too tired when we returned to the ship. The food was okay but not great.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Very quick and easy being a Medallion cruise.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Very good service in the main dining room but I've had better food. Never knew which side of the buffet was opened until you get your plate then we were informed that side was closed. Very annoying. Tried Planks and Crown Grill, not worth the extra charge.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Hot tubs were not hot enough. Enjoyed Movies Under the Stars.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Only went a few times.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Allen was a terrific Room Steward! All waiters were very nice. Did anytime dining so we had different waiters.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Our room, R618, was across from the kitchen. Heard water spraying and pans banging all hours.

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida Did not visit port

Got into Ft. Lauderdale around midnight the night before the cruise. Did not have time for excursion.

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Charleston, South Carolina

3 out of 5

Just walked around the port area. No Excursion.

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New York, New York

5 out of 5

Wish we were there longer than 12 hours. Would be nice to have an overnight there. Did the hop on hop off tour. Mainly stayed on the bus. Too much to see.

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Newport, Rhode Island

3 out of 5

Just walked around the port area. No Excursion.

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Boston, Massachusetts

5 out of 5

Did the hop on hop off tour. Too much to see, not enough time.

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Bar Harbor, Maine

5 out of 5

Beautiful area, Did a highlight and lobster bake.

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Saint John, New Brunswick

3 out of 5

Highlights and reversing rapids.

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Halifax, Nova Scotia

4 out of 5

Went to Peggy's Cove.

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Sydney, Nova Scotia

2 out of 5

Highlights and coastal drive. Not worth the money.

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Quebec City, Quebec

4 out of 5

Grand Exploration and lunch.

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Our plane didn't leave until 11am but left the ship at 6:45am to catch the transfer. No customs inspection until we flew to Newark, NJ.

7 Comments

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks

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GerryBCruisin 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your review of the Caribbean Princess.

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Fiesta83 4 years ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise

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Hobrauhaus 5 years ago

We are currently nearing Greenland and have found the excursions entertaining and interesting. There's LOTS to do onboard and aren't bored for sure.

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buckyboy 5 years ago

Glad you had a good time. Know what you mean by being too busy. We take a tour or get off the ship at most ports. I like to say you need a holiday after the holiday!

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