Very relaxing .

Golden Princess Cruise Review to South Pacific - Australia

colleen57

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 63

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5

6 Night Southern Australia Explorer (Melbourne Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 23, 2019

Ship: Golden Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: C626

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Most enjoyable. We found six days just right for a nice relaxing break Each day after breakfast we would go to the international cafe for coffee, then again most afternoons adding a sweet. Already paid a deposit for our next one.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Was quicker than last time which was good.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

We ate at many different places, all the food was excellent.

Sabatini's

5 out of 5

Had dinner there one night great waiter, great food.I don’t think people realise it’s not that expensive.Would definitely go again

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Spent time in the pool and tried the gym a few times both of which where very good. Always try my hand a Bingo , we also went to a few trivia games, great fun.

Jogging Track

4 out of 5

I would like to see more signage , we didn’t know want deck to go out on. Thank you

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Went to the movies and a few shows. Loved Peter Burn especially when he did Neil Diamond songs. Ships singers and dancers put on a fun show.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Room steward was lovely always saying hello and remembering our names which would not be easy. Waiters where very attentive and funny at times as we got to know them.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

The Golden is getting old now you can see it in the carpet, wearing out in places. A few leaks here and there as well. Overall was very clean

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Bed was very comfy. Room not that big that’s why we always get the balcony for space and fresh air. Thank you for not allowing smoking on the balcony’s

Ship tip

Take an American aptor if you need to plug into ships electricity.

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Ports of call

Melbourne, Australia Did not visit port

Got on here

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Adelaide, Australia Did not visit port

Been to Adelaide so we spent the time exploring ship. Pool was nice and quiet so spent a a lot of time there.

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Kangaroo Island, Australia

4 out of 5

Very friendly people on the island, we didn’t book any excursions so just walked around for about an hour checked out the museum and local market before going back to the ship

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Port Lincoln, Australia

4 out of 5

We took the 20 minute walk into town. Had a look at the markets, walked along the shops. We where happy to spend most of our time back on ship.

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