395 Island Princess Tips

smpatton

Nov 19, 2016

We went with another couple. Had early dinner seating, then enjoyed the 8:15 show. It made for a delightful evening!

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mschick01

Nov 04, 2016

We loved the anytime seating for dinner; it allowed us the flexibility to eat as early or as late as we wanted. Arrive at least 30 minutes before the shows if you want to get a good seat; they are totally full. Take a shawl or sweater for the shows; the theatre gets pretty chilly.

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maxwelljk

Nov 04, 2016

Early dinner seating very early, 5:15! But at least we didn't have to wait in long lines to be seated. Get to the 8:15 show early as it fills up, not enough room. If transiting the canal make sure you are in a port side(left) balcony room. Staff allow hogging with deck loungers, bad!!

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djtraugott

Nov 07, 2016

TOO MANY "GIMMICKS" TO RUN FOR WHEN OBTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT PORTS OF CALL. CRUISE SHIP HAS VERY EXPENSIVE SHOPS AND NOT REALLY FOR THE AVERAGE CRUISER.

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barbv57

Jan 12, 2017

Smoking room way too small. No music, no smoke eaters, little service. Jammed in a tiny space-fish bowl like sinners.

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dgswartout

Nov 19, 2016

If you plan on dinning in the Horizon Buffett make sure you show up early to be able to find a seat. Find the Crooners Bar and spend some time. You will feel like you with family in no time.

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garrypycroft

Jan 07, 2017

Take a electrical extender, there are only 2 sockets and with all the items we have to charge (camera's cellphones, tablets etc) it's unsufficient.

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sk624706

Jan 07, 2017

Consider Anytime Dinning can give you more flexibility in planning for the after dinner entertainment.

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Cruiser48456682

Nov 29, 2016

We chose the dining option where we could vary our time and seating. Usually there was a short queue and we were more quickly seated if we agreed to share a larger table. This introduced us to interesting people, but we did not have to sit with the same people each evening.

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JeffRubin

Dec 22, 2016

It's a good idea to get to the early theater show (8:15 PM) about 30-45 minutes early, because tje early diners line up to get in and ignore the ship's instructions about not saving seats for their friends and family. We had anytime dining and found this to be better than an assigned eating time.

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mitchg2

Dec 23, 2016

It's like flying today; I only take "Spirit air" when other carriers are not available. Same with Princess. Last on my list from now on.

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sheatsley280

Jan 22, 2017

You must sail on this ship or its sister ship if you wish to transit the Panama Canal Locks. The panoramic (glass) lifts in the center of the ship (the Atrium) only cover floors 5 - 8. You must move to other lifts in order to reach cabins. There is only one way in/out of the dining rooms.

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kleung01

Jan 26, 2017

If you are interested in seeing the early show, get there at least an hour early in order to find seats; the late show wasn't as crowded.

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allenj366011

Feb 10, 2017

Wait staff in Bordeaux dining room was excellent particularly Gabriel Campos and Louie Galabin tables 30 and 27 respectively!!! Stay away from Provence dining room: wait staff very pushy!

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cruisingsoeasy

Mar 01, 2017

Early dining is a bit too early. Easing dining could be sometimes frustratring at first but after a few days, you know how it works. Specialty restaurants were very good.

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ohioteacher

Mar 03, 2017

Call early in the morning for dinner reservations. Buffet is limited. Dining room food is better. Pool space is limited due to smaller ship. Pool area grill has nice pizza and burgers.

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BucketLister

Mar 05, 2017

Do not choose "Anytime Dining". Long lines if you do not make a reservation. Reservation must be made by telephone and only between 8am and 5pm (excursion time). Excursion desk hours are also between 8am and 5 pm - should be longer.

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