This was a very special cruise for us. My wife and I often travelled with our cousin Jerry. Jerry passed away at the beginning of 2016 and wanted to be buried at sea. I checked with Princess and to my surprise, they offer this service and it is complimentary. I emailed AshesRequest@princess.com our booking number and they ran with it.
When we boarded, we contacted the Customer Service Manager, Scott. We arranged for our first sea day, halfway down Baja California.
We met Scott at noon. Staff had already block off the stern on Deck 7. We proceeded outside. When we turned the corner, we noticed a cloth-draped table with a box of tissue. After the ceremony, Scott radioed the Bridge. The event was added to the Official Ships log with the time and coordinates. We even got a certificate with all the pertinent information. It was something we will never forget.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
Horizon Court. The food was excellent, but they tended to have the same menu for multiple days. We're used to something different every day.
We always do Traditional, Late Seating. Great Service and great Food!
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
My wife enjoys being on deck, while I like to chill on the balcony. You can do as much or as little as you want.
Entertainment
5 out of 5
Steve Moris, Steve Moris, Steve Moris. He should be cloned and put on every ship. Handsdown, the funnies comedian we've ever seen.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Scott Lewis, the Customer Service Manager!!!!!! Everyone was superb, but Scott made our Memorial fantastic.
Ship Quality
3 out of 5
The Crown Princess is a great ship but showing it's age.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
When this particular cabin is available, we grab it. We like the location. Our Cabin Steward was not up to par as others. We alerted his Supervisor but not much changed. Very nice young man but attention to detail was lacking.
Ship tip
If you live near a port or have family or friends near the port, call Princess and see if they are offering the Bon Voyage Experience. Guests can board with you as soon as the ship is cleared. They spend up to 3 hours with you and can have lunch. There is a nominal fee but worth it.
We frequent the San Diego area, so nothing new. We took the Trolley tour for something different. It was really hot. Like 103 degrees which is 20 degrees warmer than a "hot" day.
Our favorite port. It's a tender port but the tender drops you off right at the main walk street. We went with a walking tour. Nice but more of a standing tour where the guide explained everything in too much detail. Once the tour ended, we had plenty of time to see the sites at our own pace.
Hadn't been to this port since 1994. Took a trip around the bay. The excursion took us to a restaurant on the beach where I had the best margarita of my life. (Make that two... My wife didn't want hers)
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