Perfect Panama Canal Cruise

Island Princess Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 6
Helpful Votes: 244

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5
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Island Princess

15 Night Panama Canal - Ocean To Ocean (Los Angeles To Ft. Lauderdale)

Sail date: May 11, 2023

Ship: Island Princess

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: D317

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Was a very relaxing, enjoyable cruise. Food on Princess was better then expected

Embarkation

1 out of 5
Wasn't Princess fault though The Port Authority held things up for hours so lines were huge. Once approved Princess processing was a breeze

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The main dining room was very slow service and even with reservation they took people without reservations before us, The Italian and Steak house were totally awesome and the buffets were also better then expected

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Small old ship so not a lot to choose from but the fitness center was good when we went around 9 am. The Enclosed Poor area was also perfect and we were always able to find seats

Entertainment

Didn't like what the shows were being done.

Children's Programs

No Children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Room steward, Jerry was great. Very friendly, prompt to any issues or concerns. Bartenders were good but some not so friendly plus they only use the small martini glasses

Ship Quality

3 out of 5
Cleanliness was good but it's an old ship that needs help

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
We loved everything about the Jr Suite except for the deck furniture. It's old and paint stained

Ship tip

Just know you are on an old ship that needs some help

Ports of call

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California

3 out of 5
Not too much to do there but we did visit the historical ship which was very interesting

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

5 out of 5

Huatulco, Mexico

5 out of 5

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

5 out of 5

Fuerte Amador, Panama

5 out of 5

Panama Canal Transit

5 out of 5

Cartagena, Colombia

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Walked off the ship with our luggage as soon as all was open with no problems at all and very quick
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10 Comments

windy2day    1 year ago

Thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

byhisgrace    1 year ago

Appreciate your feedback

willwork4cruz    1 year ago

The reason some people are seated before you is because they were willing to sit with other people. Reservations can only be made for a private table for your party. So if a table for two is not available yet because people like to sit and drink after dinner, then you have to wait, just like at any restaurant back home. That doesn’t mean they should make the people who agree to sit at a large group table of strangers wait till your private table is ready.

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

debflip    1 year ago

Sad to see she’s getting old, like the rest of us, was on her years ago and her sister ship Coral.

WhippetMum    1 year ago

Glad you enjoyed your Island Princess cruise

javawoody    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your experience

Itspeace4me    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing.

cruising2004    1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience. Glad you enjoyed.

AuntPinkie    1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed feedback. Glad you enjoyed your canal transit.

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