Very Disappointed

Item: Enchanted Princess
Rating: 3.7
Author: fsioux

Enchanted Princess Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

fsioux

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 87

Overall rating:

3.7 out of 5

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10 Night Southern Caribbean Medley (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 19, 2022

Ship: Enchanted Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: B305

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

I would definitely suggest Princess change the way they sell the Sanctuary. There are plenty of people that want the spaces so I would create an online auction for the cabanas and the chairs. People that really want the area will bid more. It seems like this would be an incredibly great way to re-coup some money lost during Covid. Also? Keeps it fair for all cruisers. I would also charge to get into the adults only area on the ship, especially during the at sea days. There already are less chairs than passengers on the ship. Why not make is so those that want a little more privacy can have a second option to the Sanctuary if they can't get in? I understand that cruise ship companies are trying to make up for lost revenue. So why not think of more creative ways than just throwing as many people on a ship again as possible? Just my two cents. Some people are fine with that atmosphere. But we loved Princess for the more upscale experience. Might as well go with one of the cheaper lines though based on this cruise.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Chaotic but we got through

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

You could definitely tell that they have cut staff so you need to be prepared you'll probably spend up to 2 hours at dinner.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

We wanted to rent a Cabana in the Sanctuary. It's first come first serve. Which is fine. But it was rented out by the time the second couple on the ship got up there. We then learned they were rented out to those that were continuing their cruising (some people do back to backs). Incredibly unfair advantage. If you're going to make people wait to book this? I would hope there would be a fair advantage for all passengers.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

We didn't go to many of the shows as we are more into the bigger cast shows. I was incredibly annoyed though doing Karaoke, when there are limited spots, when the activities directors begged a singer to come up on stage. She refused more than once, played like she didn't sing, then got up. Definitely could sing and had her songs memorized and clearly rehearsed. It seemed like she was the girlfriend of one of the activities directors. If someone doesn't want to sing? There are plenty of us that do. And then to oogle over her makes many people feel pretty crappy. It's Karaoke. Not a one woman show. Let her audition for a show. There were many of us that were pretty annoyed. Not cool.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

They were doing their best with the limited help they had.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

I would have liked to have the sanitary bags re-stocked after they were empty.

Ship tip

If you're going on it for luxury? Go on a different line. They have packed the ships again, but the staff has been cut way back.

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Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

3 Comments

BreakingBass 2 years ago

You come across as someone who thinks they are elite, and shouldn’t have to mix with the rest of poorer humanity. I work in public service by choice, it’s not the money that is important, rather helping others in their time of need. I couldn’t afford to pay extra for the adult area. Running with your ideas increases the cost, means more up selling, and creates a class system. I would suggest that to experience the kind of holiday you describe that you explore Silversea, or another high end cruise line.

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Sorry for so many disappointments. Appreciate your feedback.

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

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