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Caribbean Princess Cruise Review

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Reviews: 3
Helpful Votes: 82

Overall rating:

3.9 out of 5
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Caribbean Princess

7 Night Eastern Caribbean With St. Kitts (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 12, 2021

Ship: Caribbean Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: C509

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

We had a fantastic time. Wearing masks did not impede any of our activities. It was good to be back cruising!

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Embarkation is a breeze with the Medallion. From security to boarding the ship took about 15 minutes.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Prior to going on the cruise I kept reading how the portions had gotten considerably smaller. I did not find that true. The portions were just right and anyone who left hungry had only themselves to blame. The food quality was good and the service was impeccable. They are still doing made-to-order omelettes in the buffet. Of course, Princess’ pizza is excellent.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Do not miss the game shows! We laughed so hard. Cruise Director Matt and his team had us in stitches. Trivia games were offered frequently. The 2 production shows were good.

Entertainment

3 out of 5
There were 2 production shows. Really enjoyed the “Broadway” show. “Bravo” was not a new show. We saw it 2 years ago. If you are not into opera this show is not for you. The bands on board were top notch and the singer/piano player in Crooners was great.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
From our room steward to our waiters, they were fantastic. The crew was so happy to have guests again. I found everyone very cordial.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Caribbean Princess is an older vessel but well maintained. The staff were constantly cleaning public areas. After each show a team of workers scrubbed down the theater.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
This cabin is in a great location, just a few cabins down from the mid ship elevators. The oversized balcony was great with plenty of room to layout. The cabin was average size, but with enough room for the two of us to have our own space. The beds were very comfortable as were the pillows.

Ports of call

Basseterre, St. Kitts

1 out of 5
We were not able to visit St Kitts because of rough seas and dangerous docking conditions

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

3 out of 5
Have been here several times and did d not take any excursions.

Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)

3 out of 5
Beautiful beach. Must tender to reach it

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

4 out of 5
This is our home port.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
New Customs procedures make it so easy to disembark. For US Citizens there are cameras that recognize you from your passport pictures and the Customs Officer waves you through. No need to even show your passport.

Traveler Photos

Balcony cabin Mid Aft
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6 Comments

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

corallady9    2 years ago

The showers are small but manageable.

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Appreciate your detailed review. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

javawoody    2 years ago

Thanks for the update

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Great review. We are sailing on her at the end 22 out of Canada, ending up in Florida. Previously I heard comments about the shower size? Any input? Thanks

cruising2004    2 years ago

Thank you for sharing your experience.