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Caribbean Princess Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

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Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 49

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5
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Caribbean Princess

10 Night Panama Canal W/Costa Rica & Caribbean-New Locks (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 18, 2022

Ship: Caribbean Princess

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: B524

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

All in all, it was a wonderful cruise, truly enjoyed our vacation. Unfortunately we missed out on 2 of the 5 ports, which is a bit disappointing to say the least. Sure wish Princess would have compensated the guests in some way.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Quick and easy, representatives were very helpful in the embarkation process,

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Food choices were outstanding, excellent quality, so many choices

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
So much to do, you can be busy all day if you choose, or just relax

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Great shows, truly enjoyed Clarolyn Maier in the Crooners Bar, fabulous singer, pianist & entertainer.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
The entire crew of the Caribbean Princess is outstanding, courteous, friendly, always with a smile

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
The Caribbean Princess is a beautiful ship, decor and design is wonderful. Decorated beautifully for the Christmas holidays!

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Perfect for our needs, layout is efficient with the small space, always clean, bed was super comfortable!

Ship tip

The Caribbean Princess is a wonderful ship, would definitely sail again

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5
Embarkation Port

Falmouth, Jamaica

1 out of 5
Never got to visit Falmouth, Jamaica due to having to rescue a boat with 14 refugees, making it impossible to visit this port. A bit disappointed.

Cartagena, Colombia

4 out of 5
Small zoo with a few shops at the port, nothing special. Walked to town, very run down, not very inviting to tourists.

Panama Canal (Cruise Into Canal)

5 out of 5
Very interesting and enjoyable experience going through the Panama Canal

Cristobal, Panama Did not visit port

Did not get off the ship

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

5 out of 5
Lovely port, great market, able to purchase souvenirs, listen to local musicians performing at the port. Walked into town, lovely day, beautiful sunny day

George Town, Grand Cayman Did not visit port

Weather did not allow tenders to transport guests to port, so we never got to visit George Town, Grand Cayman. A bit disappointed, for sure.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Quick and easy, shuttle to parking garage
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6 Comments

carlamoore923    1 year ago

You mentioned the parking garage hoe was parking at the port? First time not flying in so I am curious about it

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

willwork4cruz    1 year ago

Sorry you missed two ports when it sounds like you really wanted to see them but why didn't you get off the ship at the Panama port when you could have?

javawoody    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

AuntPinkie    1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed review. Glad you mostly enjoyed your cruise.

WhippetMum    1 year ago

Thanks for your feedback

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