review of Island princess cruise panama canal partial transit

being in warm weather and relaxing were highlights.  We enjoyed the shows and programs about the various ports.

We had too many challenges, starting upon arrival. 

* We were sent to the wrong port

* We had signed up for 5:45 dining, and it was changed to 5:15 - not ok with us

* Had a lot of problems getting the dinner situation resolved, which included some food issued one of has and needed to discuss

* Weren't seated at the same table each night, so we didn't have a server who got to know us.

* The stateroom shower had a lot of rust that we asked to be cleaned.

* The balcony chairs and floor looked to have bird poo - we asked for follow up

* We had requested extra pillows and towels - they were not there.  Nor was the sharps container we requested.

* The food was very disappointing - it was nicely presented but lacked nice flavor

* The location of our stateroom was great.

* One of us is diabetic, even tho' great care was taken with all equipment, somehow a piece of needle got loose and the steward was pricked (no blood). We were called by the ship doctor to get blood tested for communicable diseases - this was optional.  Following thru with the blood work was done very willingly and voluntarily.  However, the next day we received a hefty bill.  It took numerous visits and calls to passenger services to get it removed.  We were told it was taken care of and then received a notice of dispute and we would have to submit information to an office in California and still might get charged.  We went to the doctor's office to discuss the situation and hopefully it's been resolved.  However, we lost the better part of a day that could have been fun dealing with this situation.

* The door of our stateroom broke, and we called for repair.  Someone came quickly, but had to call a different person to fix it.

* The power went out in our bathroom, but because it was into the evening, we had to wait for repair the next day.  However, 20 minutes after we called that evening, someone came to our door to fix the toilet - we did not have a problem with our toilet.

* In the Friday Patter the Friday Sabbath evening service was left out so people did not know to come.

We are not sure if we would travel Princess again.