January 2015 Coral Princess Cruise

Coral Princess Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 23

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
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Coral Princess

11 Night Panama Canal Partial Transit (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 14, 2015

Ship: Coral Princess

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: C224

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

The cruise was relaxing and enjoyable. Embarkation went smoothly. The accommodations were nice and the bed was very comfortable. The crew was very nice and the entertainment was very good. Loved watching movies under the stars. My only disappointment was the food. The food was good but only once during a dinner service I was wowed by the meal. I was expecting much better prepared food from what i read about the reviews on Princess' food. The meals in the specialty restaurants lived up to their reputation and I greatly enjoyed them. Would I sail on the Coral Princess again. Probably not.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
The food did not meet the quaility I expected on a Princess Cruise.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

Oranjestad, Aruba

5 out of 5

Cartagena, Colombia

5 out of 5

Panama Canal (Cruise Into Canal)

5 out of 5
Once in a life time experience

Colon, Panama

5 out of 5

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

5 out of 5

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5
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4 Comments

Papabear574    9 years ago

Hi John, We did a just short walking tour of the old city as part of package tour. Would have loved to do a horse and carriage ride. Wish had the whole day to spend in the old city. Was quite fascinated by it.

Would like to do a full transit some day after they finish the new locks and the improvements to the canal. It would be so much fun.

glomarrone    9 years ago

I took a Panama Canal cruise in December and love going the full transit.  It was amazing. 

Bubba54    9 years ago

I did the coral in 2004 for the Panama Canal trip and several times for Alaska. I think she is my favorite Princess ship. Glad you had a good time.

Johngold    9 years ago

My wife and I did the Canal on the Island Princess and loved it. What did you do in Cartagena ? We did a horse and buggy through the old city.

We are looking to do the Canal again in 2016, just to see the whole thing all over again.

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