Mixed feelings

Sun Princess Cruise Review to South Pacific - Australia

roaringgael

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Vote: 1

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

13 Night Papua New Guinea (Sydney To Brisbane)

Sail date: May 21, 2017

Ship: Sun Princess

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: A415

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

our toilet stopped working 4 times. The good part was their very prompt attention and it was fixable.

The ships getting old. I think the food quality in the dining rooms has gone down hill since a previous cruise 5 years ago.

overall most would be happy enough but Princess were better than this.

we all developed head colds.

the average age of passengers is over 70.

had to pay for a yoga class.

Shore excursions are ridiculously expensive.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Not as good as they used to be.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Clean. Bunk bed had hard mattress.

Ports of call

Sydney, Australia

2 out of 5

Alotau, Papua New Guinea

2 out of 5

Doini Island, PNG

2 out of 5

Kiriwina Island, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea

3 out of 5

Rabaul, Papua New Guinea

3 out of 5

Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

3 out of 5

Brisbane, Australia

3 out of 5

3 Comments

DottieDiehl 7 years ago

I agree but we are in between the party hard stage & relaxing stage. I think the Allure will be perfect.

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Skywatcher 7 years ago

One of the alluring benefits of Princess is the average age of passengers. I'm out of the party years and wanted the serenity. It seems Carnival is not interested in the old money but the younger money that is spent under an alcohol induced bender.

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DottieDiehl 7 years ago

Since Carnival bought out Princess it has declined

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