Island Princess Cruise Reviews - Reviews

they allow smoking in open area`s,such as the lounges and pool area

Our ship was phenominal. The cleanliness, helpfulness of staff and food were amazing. This was our second time cruising with Princess, we enjoed it so much 2 years ago that my husband and I decided to celebrate our 20th anniversary on the same ship, same cruise and same room.

Overall we had a great cruise experience. As others have mentioned, the food quality was a little below par, as were the entertainment and activities.

We sailed on the island princess to celebrate our 45th wedding anniversity to Hawaii for 15 days. This was our second cruise the first one we went on the Holland Ship to Alaska. Both trips were equally wonderful. The ocean is so nice to hear the waves it puts you in dream land at night. The food is great, you can go to a buffet or dress up and be waited on. We did both. The stage shows were very entertaining and the staff was very professtional. We will do it again sometime.

We recently returned from a 15 day cruise to Hawaii aboard the Island Princess. Our accommodations were wonderful. The rooms had plenty of closet space and new/clean bathrooms. This ship offered numerous balcony outside staterooms which provided the ultimate in viewing pleasures and serenity. We were so spoiled that it will now be difficult to cruise without a balcony in the future. Staff was personable and full of humor which added greatly to a good time. We spent a lot of time at sea but the time was filled with activities to suit every taste. From crafts to movies to learning to play the ukeleili . My husband is a golfer and spent some time at the golf simulator and enjoyed playing two of the magnificent courses in Kona and Kawaii. The golf pro was a highlight; offered seminars daily and was very knowledgeable and full of fun. He shared playtime and tips with all who played. I do not play golf but was able to join my husband on the course for a very nominal fee. The spectacular views these courses offered were unlike anything I ever saw on a tour. Absolutely breathtaking. We met new friends and hope to sail again with them in the future. Our experience was wonderful and we recommend it to anyone who wants to spend time pararadise!

Other than the rough seas, the fact that we couldn't get into two ports as a result, the medical emergency that caused the diversion to Honolulu where we couldn't stop at that time because there was no slip for us, and the major outbreak of norovirus . . . it was a good cruise! You would have had to like just cruising along, have had no propensity to motion sickness and an immunity to norovirus (as I do) to have really enjoyed this one! The wonderful service by the staff, the excellent food (aside from the horrible coffee in the main dining rooms and Horizon Court--ok with me, I don't drink coffee) and the great ship made it very enjoyable and indeed relaxing. Our waiter in the Bordeaux dining room (Arpi) was particularly knowledgeable and helpful. The comedian Kevin Hughes was hilarious with his comedy about our adventures (as in, "so you paid $10,000 to be locked in a 6 by 8 cabin throwing up!"). I think I will do this cruise again perhaps a little later in the season when the seas might be more calm. But next year it's the Caribbean again for us!

This was out first cruise on a Princess ship. It was very well maintained. Laundry rooms not located central enough within the ship. The embarkation and debarkation process was executed very swiftly. There was a wide variety of entertainment; a lot of choices from which to choose. We enjoyed the anytime dining choice. The card room was nice, but normally always full.

Our stateroom was very clean. The dining room was clean and beautiful. The atrium was fabulous. I was not completely satisfied with the food, some of the seafood I ordered was dry (ie the salmon) I would have also liked mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes offered more often. My mother ordered steak a few times and it was a little tough. But overall I was very satisfied with the cruise.

The ship was very well maintained and appointed. A pleasure to be on-board.

The Island Princess was a beautiful ship. The ship catered to your every whim. The food was unbelievable and my husband and I ate because we just could. The shows at night were excellent. The excursions we took were very interesting. The guides were very informative. My husband enjoyed the casino also. The space in the cabin was well utilized.

The ship was comfortable. We missed having a lounge on the bow so you could sit and watch the sea from inside.

The ship was awesome, the crew was fantastic! If you needed service it was ready to help. The food was plentiful and always delicious! The entertainment was grand and kept us wanting more! The public rooms were comfortable and inviting. Always something happening on board.

Beautifully decorated and well taken care of. Service was Excellent!!

We thought the ship was great, and we enjoyed most the anytime dining. We prefer to dine alone, rather than with a number of other people, so that met our needs extremely well.

Ship and service were excellent. Only complaint was tendering was a bit disorganized.

The ship and activities for teenagers were great.

It was a terrific, clean ship with plenty to do.

The crew and staff of the ship were outstanding. Everytime we requested something it was done immediately. I was most impressed with the cleanliness of the ship and the efforts made to keep it that way. My only negative of the cruise was the inability to see the status of my shipboard account on the TV, as other cruise lines have.

The ship was terrific. It had almost 2000 people on it, but it never appeared crowded.

The ship was everything we expected. We've never felt so relaxed after a 2 week vacation.