Disappointing due to Weather

Sky Princess Cruise Review

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 8
Helpful Votes: 173

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5
Sky Princess

14 Night Moroccan Passage (Ft. Lauderdale To Southampton)

Sail date: March 18, 2023

Ship: Sky Princess

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: A101

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Long cruise but excellent onboard experience. Unfortunately the Captain made the right decision to cancel two ports due to a storm approaching the Bay of Biscay. The captain made a 10 minute video demonstration that if we had continued on our original course we would experience 30ft waves. Whilst the company has no control over the weather a $100 OBC per person was made as a goodwill gesture. This was generous in the circumstances.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Very quick and hassle free

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
MDR food was good but menus tended to be sameish every day.

Alfredo's Pizzeria

5 out of 5

Always very good

Ocean Terrace Seafood Bar

3 out of 5

Sushi was okay but they have changed the menu and taken away some complimentary items. Menu not as extensive.

Crown Grill & Bar

3 out of 5

Disappointing in both quality and service. Was expecting more considering the increase in cost

World Fresh Marketplace

4 out of 5

The buffet was better than we have previously experienced. Different themes every night with several made to order food stations. More variety than normal.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5
3 production shows all of which we have seen before. Guest performers were mediocre at best with the exception of The Little Opera Company and Elaine Gray. The Asst Cruise director, Sarah Vanderplank, did her own show which was way better than the guest entertainers

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Excellent service throughout. The only area that needs attention is guest services where they need lessons in smiling.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Very spacious premium suite

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

4 out of 5
We were on a B2B and did the inter coastal waterway and coach tour of FL. Very enjoyable

Funchal, Madeira

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
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8 Comments

AuntPinkie    1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed feedback. This Captain is one my favorite because he explains things.

javawoody    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your experience

hunnybzee    1 year ago

Great call by the captain! Glad you had a good time in spite of the weather!

dengage    1 year ago

Great review. Thank you

golfermike    1 year ago

Great review.

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

cruising2004    1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience. Great review!

karlgrgurich    1 year ago

Just that explanation from the Captain is so helpful….and $100 OBC was indeed generous! Glad you enjoyed your cruise, despite the change.

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