Had a great 13 days for a first timer on a cruise ship and I'm very happy that I chose the Golden Princess, as my first choice. The crews members were great and very attentive to details and services to. The foods and drinks were delicious and well easy to understand it .
if can go on a cruise ship again, I'll definitely go ahead with this Golden Princess as the scenery was beautiful and meet my needs.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
good enough, luggage was handled well and was in the room while we were having something to eat at the horizon bar and by than we were ready to go back to the room the luggage was in the room and we made our way to the the place we were told to attend if anything happened in case if an emergency what we should do and where to meet up. it was informed. and is a must to attend at any start of a cruise ship.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
The food at the horizon court are where buffets was service during the breakfast to lunch and than dinner if you prefer not to go to the main dinning room are. I enjoy there as my first choice to have breakfast since I knew it would service something I like without having to look at a menu and having the opportunity to seat near the window while looking out the ship would make it more like a holiday as the view tells me how wonderful it is to enjoy the foods even it was something eaten elsewhere in buffets but it the view makes it more tasty in my opinion.
The main dining room we use often for the holidays was Donatella Restaurant was very nice and seeing the staff members who accompanied our needs and understanding that my experience on a ship will be memorable.
The foods and services was overall perfect for me and that was well mannered and could not find anything faulty.
Dining Room
5 out of 5
Donatella Restaurant. has a great staff members, would be the wonderful service with great enthusiasm looks on their faces when ask how was the day to even are we enjoyed the meals
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
as a first time cruiser, I didn't attend all of the activities since there's so many choices and the time would be spent a few minutes here or at least an hour before exploring the others.
I didn't go and use the fitness centre, since it was something that I didn't require it. but did check it out on the moment I was exploring the ship . it looks nice and clean and very much a great place to do a few fitness while on the ship.
The main pool was not use in my opinion, but look at it was well worth it but as I had my daughter who was mostly at the children area which she quickly adjust to it and enjoy it. but for those who bringing young children remember to know nappies aren't allowed so must have the toilet trained.
Entertainment
5 out of 5
the music was very nice especially towards the way to Donatella restaurant. it has some relaxing music to unwind after a nice day to. I enjoy listening to the relaxing music as it wasn't very to boring or such would make me sleepy ( if most understand) that's my opinion.
There was a Skywalker club which I didn't go to, as for the DJs performance it must be good since it mentions in the platter that we received nightly what's music he or she would be playing that evening. so it accumulated different music genre. which was nice to know.
Children's Programs
5 out of 5
there's was different types of kid's clubs to meet the age of the childrens onboard. I didn't take my child to the kid's club as such but I did have the program in our room on the first day we arrive to know what was on and what the theme were on that day so the children didn't just do the same thing everyday for the remaining of the holidays.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
the waiters were very attentive during the buffet breakfast, would greet you as soon as you seat down and ask what drinks would you like . and would make sure the table was kept clean and tidy for the next person and in general made sure the meals were kept rotating while and was fill up for the next person or so forth.
our room stewards were friendly staff, made the room clean as always and left us a chocolate either milk chocolate or the red heart shaped one which was dark chocolate. every evening we came back to the room there was the chocolate on top of our pillows.
it was a nice surprise to receive it , made it very welcoming home feeling ( away from home feeling)
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
everything looks clean and well maintained by the crews members, who was designed to tidy up at the end and in between everything.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
The size of the room was clean and tidy for us each night and when we get back to the room we have chocolate on our neaty clean bed on top of the pillow. a nice evening is best with a chocolate ☺️
Ship tip
enjoy every moment of it.. as a cruise ship does have it ups and downs just enjoy it. after all is a holiday and everything will fall in place 🥰 and remember the crew members are fabulous and always willing to do extra miles to make the cruise the best for you. enjoy the time on this beautiful cruise ☺️☺️
caught a shuttle bus to the town which was twenty minutes one way and back. it was raining and cold we were there but didn't stop us from walking around the town and no excursion I went on
nice location for a walk around the town to, enjoy it without the need of any excursion as much. maybe next time I'm there I'll do a tour or go elsewhere further but as it was the first time there, took my time and enjoy the city itself. the cable car wasn't far to walk from the port to
I'm back where it started. enjoy this beautiful city where is the most liveable city in the world. great coffee to great shopping and definitely remember to carry the feeling of a " 4 season in one day" not a day is same but nevertheless is worth having a jacket and you are all set for a beautiful day ☺️☺️
has a nice small town. Small shops can walk around and enjoy the day just watching people walk around or just a stroll around this town. take a picture of this sign as it says you have proof you went to this town ☺️
nice weather to be there, walk each part of the city and by foot can see many things to. had a nice day here . walking distance to the Sky Tower is must do in this city. if can do it. is worth it.
I couldn't find anything wrong with it, everything was well organised for us. saying good bye to a wonderful time of a great ship would be the hardest part as it was a great holiday as our first cruise and definitely not the last time to. 🥰
Everything was well organised and that saying goodbye to a great crew members and overall is the hardest part of the cruise experience.
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