Disappointing

Caribbean Princess Cruise Review to Europe - Northern Europe

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 61

Overall rating:

3.1 out of 5
Caribbean Princess

12 Night Norway Denmark & Sweden (Southampton Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 30, 2024

Ship: Caribbean Princess

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: L248

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 4 months ago

Review summary

2 ports missed. Very disappointed with waiting staff. Bar staff excellent. Tired ship, good job going to dry dock in October.

Embarkation

4 out of 5
Very hot and busy in building with long queues. We were fast tracked straight through due to my son being visually impaired.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5
Very disappointed with menu in MDR. Not fussy eaters but boring choices. Salmon with chickpeas and pea puree.. 5 chickpeas Broccoli stem and cold cherry tomato used as garnish on every meal.

Vines Wine Bar

5 out of 5

Knowledgeable staff. Great for trying out different wine. Charcuterie board nice idea. Didn't like high stools. Used by people sitting drinking coffee for hours so sometimes difficult to get a seat

Tradewinds Bar

5 out of 5

Excellent service, great cocktails

Coffee & Cones

2 out of 5

Premium desert was over rated. Just a poor sundae. Ice cream not good quality.Staff arguing with each other

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5
Didn't use

Entertainment

3 out of 5
Lovely duo, violin and cello played in piazza. Dreadful old singer in Crooners.

Service and Staff

2 out of 5
Rude waiter's or perhaps badly trained. All need more training for visual impairment. Just because someone can't see doesn't mean they can't speak for themselves

Ship Quality

2 out of 5
Irritating design, not being access some areas without stairs or changing deck. Lifts are slow, direction lights not working. Tatty flooring in lots of places. Very dark in some areas of dining room.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
Accessible cabin.Plenty of room. Only 2 plugs by desk. Needs updating. Bathroom shabby and needing a good clean. Loose grating and very slippy floor when wet.

Ship tip

Don't do it.

Ports of call

Skagen, Denmark

5 out of 5
Free shuttle bus to town/marina. Had lunch in marina. Nice area, didn't go into town centre.

Copenhagen, Denmark

5 out of 5
15 dollar shuttle to metro. Rip off. Nice trip round on boat to see major attractions. 4 stops on Metro back.

Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany

4 out of 5
Lovely little town. Nice streets and great beach. Stopped for a beer and sandwich. Easily walkable from ship.

Stockholm, Sweden Did not visit port

Both feeling ill with bad chests.

Visby, Sweden Did not visit port

Did not dock as too windy

Klaipeda, Lithuania

3 out of 5
Road train into town 15 dollars. Cash only. Shame Princess didn't tell us. Didn't walk far but had beer and lunch again. Some people liked it, some didn't.

Kristiansand, Norway Did not visit port

Couldn't dock again

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Couldn't get off quick enough
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7 Comments

1960cruiser     4 months ago

I've cruised on Caribbean Princess and had a great time with amazing food. Portions are small and you can always order more. I had no problems accessing one deck from another. Every deck is accessible with elevators except outside sun decks just like on most ships. If you found it difficult to get from point A to point B, then use the handy maps at each elevator or use the Medallion, it really quite easy.

willwork4cruz     4 months ago

Sorry the dinner menu wasn’t up to your standards. Sorry you had to change decks to access other areas of the ship.

Gwbigdog     4 months ago

Thanks for sharing

cruising2004     4 months ago

Sorry to hear of your disappointment. Hopefully your future cruises will have a better outcome.

SaltyCowboy     4 months ago

Thanks for sharing your experience!

javawoody     4 months ago

Appreciate your comments

HeavySeas     4 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience

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