Mexican Riviera Cruise

Item: Crown Princess
Rating: 4
Author: sbward1955

Crown Princess Cruise Review to Mexico

sbward1955

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 62

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

Verified Review

10 Night Mexican Riviera & Sea Of Cortez (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 25, 2016

Ship: Crown Princess

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: E119

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

The service received from all staff and their attitude was great. Other than the dispute we have with the obstructed view from our stateroom the only negative issues we experienced were waiting on hour to board a tender going ashore to Cabo and waiting an hour in the lounge to disembark back in LA. Was my first cruise and would go back again being more careful about room selection.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Buffet food was bland and very little taste. Dining room food was very good.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

we were very disappointed to say the least! When I booked the trip and saw the room on the ship map I made a point to confirm this room would be unobstructed ocean view. The agent confirmed that it was. Guess we'll agree to disagree on this but you be the judge and view my pics. Worst thing is we even paid more than the room next store and they basically have same view!

Ship tip

if looking for the formal dining wait until after 8pm. by then the crowds are gone, you'll get better service from the staff, plus....they'll bring you extra dishes that you enjoy as the food is prepared and must be consumed that night.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California

3 out of 5

San Diego, California

3 out of 5

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

5 out of 5

La Paz, Mexico

1 out of 5

Loreto, Mexico

5 out of 5

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

5 out of 5

Traveler Photos

5 Comments

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

cdirvine 8 years ago

You can also disembark early if you choose the self walk-off. You just have to take your own luggage and would not be able to use Princess transfers to the airport. This is the first group to disembark the ship.

Thumbs Up 2

Flag

serialcruiser1 8 years ago

As far as Oceanview obstructed cabins go they are a category of Their Own and you should have known ahead of time when you booked that it was obstructed. And by the way they're cheaper so you saved some money. As time goes on you will be booking interior cabins to save even more money so that you can cruise more often

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

rdavis123 8 years ago

Only way to get off earlier in cabo being a tender port is to book an excursion through the cruise ship. We always have a late breakfast when in cabo and miss the crush trying to get off the ship. Not to mention most everything isn't open as early as the ships arrive. In regards to getting off in LA only way to get off earlier is to have an early flight. The biggest issue is customs and immigration as they are always a wild card. Welcome to the cruising addiction!

Thumbs Up 2

Flag

Other reviews of this sailing

Above and Beyond

Recent Cruise

Wrong Cabin Given to me by