Wonderful Partial Canal Tansit
Island Princess Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America
10 Night Panama Canal Partial Transit (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)
Sail date: February 18, 2017
Ship: Island Princess
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: A707
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 7 years ago
Review summary
We had a wonderful time aboard the Island Princess during our partial canal transit, The ship is very nicely appointed, We particularly enjoyed the Lotus Pool area which is enclosed and peaceful.The Atrium was very pleasing with a wide variety of entertainment. The decor of the ship was very pleasing with very tasteful appointments,
The food was excellent. We prefer eating in the dining room, we were certainly not dissapointed. We found the buffet to be smaller with nice variety of offerings. The Horizon court dining room has a glass forward facing orientation with a beautiful view,
Our room was very new. We selected a balcony room, aft. Very nice views and very private.
Our favorite part of the trip was a trip we took to Veraaqua Rainforest. We were so taken by the beauty and serenity of the forest. Our guide was amazing; leading, teaching, and guiding us into the rain forest.
We chose to take the full transit excursion of the canal. It was a very long day, 11 hours. It was impressive and interesting, I am glad I took the excursion, most likely will not do it again.
We found our fellow passengers to be a very friendly and outgoing group. It was on of the nicest groups of people we have cruised with to date.
The staff was courteous and engaging throughout the ship. Their hard work was so evident in the spotless condition of the ship, impeccable service, and their attention to detail. My many thanks to the entire staff.
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Ship tip
Enjoy the Lotus pool area in the early morning or in the late afternoon/evening.
Ports of call
Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
Panama Canal (Cruise Into Canal)