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Island Princess Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 26

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Island Princess

11 Night Panama Canal Partial Transit (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 20, 2014

Ship: Island Princess

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: P533

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 10 years ago

Review summary

This cruise was a dream come true - always wanted to see the Panama Canal and now can cross it off my Bucket List. I haven't done much cruising so can't compare.  All I know is that everything I read about the ship and the tours that I picked for each port were right on target.  The food was great- I made a point to eat in both Sabatini's and Cafe Bayou.  I was alone and really appreciated the chef spending some time talking with me.  The shows and seminars were entertaining and interesting - I learned a lot about the various ports we stopped at.  My steward was attentive and helpful.  My table mates at Provence for dinners were interesting and our waiter was charming and thoughtful.  I met some very nice people at the bars, the knitting circle, the book club, the pool, and on the tours.  I can't think of anything that I was unhappy with.  I have a 1-1/2" looseleaf that is filled with pictures and information from the trip.  I know that I will be looking through it many, many times.  Incorrect info re my accomodations - had a balconey room on Baja deck. 

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

Not applicable

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

For really good pictures of the locks go to the rear promenade on the Baja Deck

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

Oranjestad, Aruba

5 out of 5

Cartagena, Colombia

5 out of 5

Panama Canal (Cruise Into Canal)

5 out of 5

Colon, Panama

5 out of 5

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

5 out of 5

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

5 out of 5
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Dreamer15205075    10 years ago

Aruba - Lighthouse & Beach. Banana Bus fun; Beach clean with refreshments, bathrooms, & gift shops; water perfect. Cartagena - Folkloric Show, San Pedro Claver Church & Old City. Show and church in walled old city; quaint; very interesting - lots of history; Heredia Theater unusual; show fun . Panama Canal - Panama Canal & Locks Transit by Boat. Awesome; going thru all the locks by boat was a dream come true; fun people on the ferry; fascinating facts. Limon -Golden Bear Coffee Bean Tour, Scenic Drive & Lunch. Check out on the internet; Coffee tour interesting and fun; lunch at Casa Turire excellent; beautiful location; everything on the net is absolutely on target. Ocho Rios - Mystic Mountain Rainforest Aerial Chairlift. Also on the internet; restaurant drinks and food great; beautiful view of the bay and Princess from the chair; pool for a swim; gift shop & small museum. Had a blast!!

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