Beautiful well run ship

Item: Royal Princess
Rating: 4.6
Author: AlanG07

Royal Princess Cruise Review

AlanG07

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 5

Helpful Votes: 67

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5

8 Night Tasmania (Sydney Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 29, 2024

Ship: Royal Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: M617

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 month ago

Review summary

We had a great cruise but too short. Couldn’t fault the staff, food, entertainment or music. We just love the decor of the piazza which looks like a Roman or Greek palace and definitely has the “wow” factor. We miss the Egyptian themed Explorers Lounge and the older version of the Wheelhouse bar with its dark wood panelling found on Grand Class ships.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

We ate mainly in buffet. Plenty of choice with plenty of Indian, Italian, Mexican, English and vegan dishes. Prawns and salmon were available everyday for those who like seafood.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Entertainment was fabulous. We enjoyed dancing to two bands - Ocean Club and Crimson Red Duo. Stage shows such as Encore were great.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Could not fault the staff. Always greeted you with a smile and a good morning.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

We miss the Explorers Lounge and the traditional version of the Wheelhouse Bar and lounge found on the smaller Grand Class ships. Most of the music and dancing on the Royal Class ships is in the piazza/ atrium.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Slightly dated. Beds are the best of any cruise line.