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Coral Princess Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 54

Overall rating:

3 out of 5
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Coral Princess

10 Night Panama Canal With Costa Rica & Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 27, 2017

Ship: Coral Princess

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: C705

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

The first 2 days were Sea Days and then when we finally stopped in port it was for 5 hours and then off again. The excursions were short. We did as much as we felt we could but you certainly aren't going to learn much about each port.

The evening dining, in Anytime Dining, was a very long line (35-45 minutes) because there was nothing else to do. I'd suggest assigned dining so you have a time to be there and a chance of getting in. We tried to make reservation, as we have on other cruise lines, and that was not an option.

The shows were very entertaining. We didn't find "other" activities such as watercolor painting or lectures that we've experienced on other cruise. 

Getting on board and off in Ft.

were very simple and a pleasure.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Two TVs - one for the bedroom and another facing the couch.

Ship tip

Bring a good book for the Sea Days.

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

2 out of 5

Oranjestad, Aruba

2 out of 5

Cartagena, Colombia

2 out of 5

Panama Canal (Cruise Into Canal)

2 out of 5

Colon, Panama

1 out of 5

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

3 out of 5

George Town, Grand Cayman

2 out of 5

Traveler Photos

Aruba Panama Canal Locks Columbia Arba Aruba C705
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4 Comments

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

excop    7 years ago

We have been on the Coral an have found water painting an other craft activities on this an several other princess ships, did you check the "princess patter" for them ?

exnasm68    7 years ago

Keep in mind, port stops are meant to be an introduction to that particular destination. If you truly want to get to know an island or destination, then a land tour would be more appropriate. My dining preference has always been fixed dining for the very reason you stated. I like for my table to be waiting for me, not me waiting for my table. Never a waiting period. Finally, one of the many things I enjoy about cruising is the leisurely, down time. I don't need to be entertained 24/7. I love just relaxing and looking out at the ocean--unclutters the mind.

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