First and last cruise

Item: Caribbean Princess
Rating: 3.3
Author: nalbre

Caribbean Princess Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

nalbre

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 29

Overall rating:

3.3 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Eastern Caribbean With Puerto Rico (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 10, 2023

Ship: Caribbean Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: A311

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 10 months ago

Review summary

I believe that ship should have been retired. The paint was peeling in pool and jacuzzi area. Ventilation system throughout ship was faulty. Other than being windy at those 2 ports that were canceled, i don't know why we didn't port. When we returned to Ft Lauderdale it was very windy and rainy, yet the CPT was able to stop and get rid of us all. I will NEVER cruise again. I spent a lot of money on this and it was not worth it.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Staff were very efficient

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Only reason I'm giving it a 4 star is because the waiters and food prep crew were very nice and helpful. Waaaay too many people, difficult to find seating

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

We didn't get to enjoy any activities because the amount of people that wanted to participate was vast. The CPT canceled 2 ports due to "weather conditions" so everyone remained on ship looking for things to do

Entertainment

1 out of 5

We didn't get to participate in stage shows because there was not enough seating. Performers and musicians were excellent...again standing and not able to sit, too many people.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Stateroom staff and waiters were great..very attentive, friendly and efficient. Bartenders looked overwhelmed, not enough bartenders for the amount of people on ship

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

Comfort was good but ventilation was horrible. Cabin felt stuffy and at felt like air was stagnant

Ship tip

Don't do it...go to an all inclusive resort.

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Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

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

CPT canceled due to "weather conditions"

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San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5

Grand Turk Island

1 out of 5

Port was on a beach where our view was not of ocean but of the big, outdated and rusty ship

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Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic Did not visit port

Again, CPT canceled due to "weather conditions"

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Staff were efficient

8 Comments

gareds 9 months ago

Guess Princess is off my list now too.Good cold,and mislabeled.They served the same seafood salad every day.Anyone day salmonella.

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kelskazoo22 10 months ago

No one controls the weather. If you had any awareness you’d know the whole week was filled with horrible weather from the Gulf of Mexico all the way to New England. Enjoy your AI vacations where apparently they never have bad weather!

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windy2day 10 months ago

As others have said, you can’t control the weather. As for the amount of passengers…. It sounds like you wanted to be the only people onboard. Perhaps next time you should charter a yacht with a captain and a chef and you’ll have the place to yourselves!

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Gwbigdog 10 months ago

Oops sorry

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karlgrgurich 10 months ago

Well…..the weather is the weather. And an old ship is just that

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10cruiser 10 months ago

Make the most of your trip you spent your money on never say never. You cannot control the weather just enjoy life. Try another cruise.

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javawoody 10 months ago

Cruising is not for everyone. At least you tried.

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cruising2004 10 months ago

Sorry you were disappointed with your cruise.

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It was a disaster

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