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Emerald Princess Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 29

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5
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Emerald Princess

15 Night Panama Canal - Ocean To Ocean New Locks (Ft. Lauderdale To Los Angeles)

Sail date: February 01, 2023

Ship: Emerald Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: R205

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Too many add on charges and it would be best if everything was included. The add on charges for drink and tips gets confusing. Just charge what you need to be profitable and give the traveller drinks and tips included.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Very well organized

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Service was outstanding, Plenty of Variety and Special Meals were Available

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Available but somewhat boring. Pools and fitness center were crowded

Entertainment

5 out of 5
All the talent and theater productions were professional and fun.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
We really felt appreciated. Staff did everything it could to insure satisfaction

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Everybody was cleaning all the time.

Cabin / Stateroom

2 out of 5
Someone changed my cabin to R609 and it was very small and the patio was almost non existent. The stateroom attendant was very attentive. Made us feel like we were the only people on board.

Ship tip

Dont use Cruses.com. Book direct with Princess

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

2 out of 5
Service from the airport to the hotel was inadequate.

Cartagena, Colombia

5 out of 5
Lots to do and people were very welcoming.

Panama Canal Transit

5 out of 5
An amazing trip and an experience I'll never forget. One can really appreciate the wonders of human engineering.

Fuerte Amador, Panama

5 out of 5
Great excursions and super tour guides. Lots to do for all tastes

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

5 out of 5
Great excursions. Super beach and wonderful people to meet who really appreciated our presents.

Huatulco, Mexico

5 out of 5
Great excursions. Super beach and wonderful people to meet who really appreciated our presents.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

5 out of 5
Great excursions. Super beach and wonderful people to meet who really appreciated our presents.

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California

5 out of 5
Great services and happy to be home

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Super organized and efficient.
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9 Comments

Ship2Shora    1 year ago

Thanks for the detes😎

WhippetMum    1 year ago

Buy a package deal for no add on prices when cruising on Princess

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Oops sorry 😞 thanks

willwork4cruz    1 year ago

No, we don't want alcohol drinks included in the base fare. Lots of people don't drink so they shouldn't pay for part of your drinks. That would raise everyone's cruise cost. That is why all-inclusive resorts are too expensive for non drinkers. The drink package or al a carte pricing is fair.

ousoonernurse    1 year ago

Why do you say not to book with cruises.com?

javawoody    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

RetiredRay    1 year ago

Must be a first time cruiser, unless you go high end, those charges are there unless you have a package deal.

deboftheseas    1 year ago

There was the option to purchase your cruise with Princess Plus options, drinks, wifi and gratuities all in the price. Maybe chose this option next time.

AuntPinkie    1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed and informative review. Great tip! Glad you enjoyed your canal transit.

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