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Savour carefree moments at sea with enticing cuisine, engaging entertainment and venues to match every mood
Exciting adventures await aboard Caribbean Princess following her multi-million-dollar array of luxurious enhancements. From staterooms that offer a more restful sleep, to endless tempting new dining options, the newly reimagined Reef Splash Zone for kids and families plus other upgrades, you’ll find Caribbean Princess herself has come back new.
This was our first Princess cruise, after having sailed Celebrity (3) and Holland America (1). We were impressed even if the Caribbean Princess is one of the oldest ships in their fleet. As an overview, we were impressed with how finely she has been maintained. The decor is older, as to be expected, but it was comfortable and well taken care of. The ship itself was spotless. Embarkation was an absolute breeze and it will be hard to go back to key cards after using the Medallion system. As someone who has worked in IT for more than 15 years, this experience was rock-solid from a tech perspective. We never had a single instance of the medallion not working through this 12 day cruise. We had our first Inside cabin (forward) after having verandas in our other cruises. The room was efficiently designed and yes, the automatic light near the closet was annoying when you got up at night to use the bathroom :D . However, I am literally going to be buying myself one of their pillows because that bed was heaven! I wanted to pack it all up in my suitcase and take it home. Our room steward, Rashid, was excellent. Friendly, unobtrusive, always willing to help. The shower did have a shower curtain, but it was a heavy one and we never had any issues with it flying away or sticking to our legs. The Lido deck had its share of chair hogs, as to be expected. I loved having multiple pools to choose from. I wish they had more lounge chairs in the shade versus the tables/chairs they have. However, the tables and chairs were always in use by people enjoying a game of cards or a table game, which was nice. The gym had excellent equipment and was always clean. I suggested to Princess they have some yoga/exercise mats outside in the main gym itself and not just in the class space. I wanted to do yoga quite a few times and timed it badly so I got there when there was always a class in session. I did use the Service at Sea to order a snack and a drink and they found me without issue. The key here is that you actually have to go to your Cart and check out for the order to be placed. Some folks I was sitting near were having issues until they realized this. Meals were great - good variety of food and consistent standards. We ate mostly in the buffet and the food was always hot and fresh. Dining room service for the three times we ate there was attentive but not obsequious. The one thing I did suggest to Princess in our after-cruise survey was for areas inside the ship to be available that did NOT have any music playing., even if for a small period of time in the morning. The only place we could get away from background music (live or otherwise) was out on the Promenade. Skywalker's Lounge would be the most perfect spot for this from 8:00am-12:00pm. We were up there multiple times and it was hardly used, it seemed. Also, what a cool lounge! What a view! My husband is a musician and was blown away by the quality of the musicians in the house band and also their main party band, Xcite (from Trinidad-Tobago). Really top notch, excellent artists. We had a great time listening to them. Valerian, in the bar in back of the buffet (Oceanview!? I can't remember), was wonderful and created a drink for my husband that was spicy like he likes them. It was basically a margarita with a muddled jalapeno and no sugar. My husband was over the moon! :D The Caribbean Princess is my husband's new favorite ship and we won't hesitate to sail with them again. We already put a deposit down. :) We didn't go to any of the theater productions, mostly the music in the bars/lounges.
This is an older ship. For the most part, it is well maintained. We’ve found across the fleet, very professional and personable staff. I’d say Princess does that right! Embarkation was a breeze. We were on the ship by 11. We went up to the sanctuary to book lounge chairs. $40/pp per day or $20/pp half day. Btw- if you change your mind, you can switch from whole day to half day. Not every chair is in the shade but there are groupings of tables and chairs for all to use in the shade. Service is great! You can order drinks. They also have a dedicated spa menu. I highly recommend the grilled shrimp with white cannelloni bean salad or the chicken fattoush salad. The chairs have plush cushions. The pool (adults only) is 1 set of stairs down. They also serve afternoon tea with sandwiches and pastries. The Caribbean princess has lots of nooks and crannies on the decks with lots of lounge chairs although you may have to search them out. People were annoyed with the reserving of chairs. I don’t blame them. The MDR for was good. Not as good as on the Royal though. I noted that people would make “off the menu” requests like branzino on the dorado day or escargot when it wasn’t on the menu. These requests were fulfilled. So if you feel like something different (not filet or lobster tail) - ask for it. You just might get it. We thought planks was ok. Steamers: order the mussels. The clams were so small I couldn’t find them. We did pay the upcharge for the lobster tail and crab claw - with tax about $14/pp. It would be nice if they provided wet ones for your hands. Neither restaurant was crowded. Service in the MDR was pretty good, albeit uneven. We also had a breakfast and a 3 lunches there. Lunch on Embarkation day is very good. We had a balcony room. The balcony rooms lack the small sofa found on other ships. Excellent storage. Great cabin Steward - Marvin. I asked for a robe and it was plushest princess robe I’ve very received. Wish I could have taken it home! We had the plus package. Totally worth it IMO. I do think they make “light” drinks. Ok with me. I paid around $4/per glass of wine for a better wine. With the exception of the red blend, plus package wines are dismal. The casino was ok. Kinda smoky. Wish they had more card games. 3 out of the 4 comedians in the Fusion lounge were outstanding! The 3 production shows we saw with Princess singers and dancers were also excellent. We always got to the Princess theatre early as it is a smaller theater and we wanted to be sure we got a seat.
This was our 4th cruise and second with Princess. Embarkation, disembarkation throughout the cruise was the best we have experienced with minimal queueing. There was 4 of us so we arranged our own transfers to and from the boat. Staff in all areas of the ship were cheerful, efficient and helpful. Staff in the buffet were quick to clear tables and find you somewhere to sit and came round with water, coffee, juice and bar staff were also available to take drink orders. We found bar staff fairly responsive so never bothered with ordering drinks through the app. The slowest service area was probably the International Cafe. Reserving spots for dining was impossible if not done early but we were happy to share table and got seated quickly in the Coral Dining room. We did use the buffet one evening and were pleasantly surprised by the experience, quiet with an excellent choice including lobster. Food was generally good with plenty of choice. The restaurant was comfortable so you could sit in short sleeves. Our previous experience on Coral Princess was very different when you always needed a wrap, consequently my evening wear was a little heavier than it needed to be. I could have taken more summery things. We used the Crown Grill to celebrate a birthday but the main dining room is just as good. We are not great joiners as far as entertainment and activities go but there was a good choice. The shows we attended were very good although seating was sometimes in short supply but they did let you stand. Not many enrichment talks. Excellent jazz trio especially when augmented by the house band and one good pianist who needed a bigger venue as he was very popular. We booked when there wasn't much choice and I was concerned we were a little near the elevators on the 10th deck but there were no issues and no sound transfers between rooms. Beds were comfortable, shower small but powerful with plenty of hot water. Wifi was good although it did pop out at least once a day to tell me I had too many devices when I only had one with me but quick t reconnect to fast service. Very little to watch on room TV and no coverage of the Olympics. We found the pool areas very noisy so didn't swim much. Ports of Call: we are not beachy people and my husband has limited mobility which affects our choices Aruba - easy to walk into town. We caught the local bus to San Nicolas to view the street art and we visited the community museum. Not a lot in there but you get a personal tour with lots of information and anecdotes, well worth the $5 fee. Curacao - easy to walk onto town. We arranged a 2 hour tuk-tuk tour, not cheap but great fun. Later we walked into the town to view the lovely architecture and walk over Queen Emma bridge. St. Lucia - catamaran trip to view the Pitons and time on a beach. A bit disappointing as the catamaran is not ideal for sightseeing so really hard to get photos depending where you are sitting. Makes a good party boat though so fun on the way back with good snacks and rum punch. We didn't go to the planned beach as it was full and landed up in a pretty bay but it did mean dropping into chest deep water for a swim. It was a challenge to get back on! St. Kitts - easy walk into town and perhaps the most authentic feel with lots of locals. We did a 2 hour tour around the island including Romney Manor which we enjoyed although the mini bus was very short on leg room but did manage a lady in a wheelchair. Our guide Angel Gabriel was very informative and interesting. Contrary to other reviews I have read the talk on the batik process was very short so you had time to wander the grounds at Romney Manor. We enjoyed this tour. St. Thomas - went up the Skyride for fantastic views of the harbour. Surprisingly no coffee available at the top. San Juan - had planned a self guided walk but got offered a $20 tour which was very good. It was very warm and humid and I don't think we would have managed our planned walk A large comfortable mini-bus, sat around 20, money well spent. Interesting city Nassau - mmm - wish we had stayed on the boat. Crowded, dirty and very little to see. Fort Lauderdale - if you have time before or after your cruise go to Bonnet House. Lovely old property built in 1929. The grounds are an oasis of ponds and vegetation. We were lucky there was an exhibition of Zimbabwe sculptures which added to the experience. We left our luggage at Bounce and took the #40 bus, $1 each way for seniors.
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Speciality Dining
Dining on board a Princess® cruise ship is a joyful celebration and our speciality restaurants always deliver an extraordinary experience. They are among the best at sea – or anywhere. We serve dishes made with the freshest ingredients, and our menus reflect regional flavours from around the world. You'll find our speciality restaurants are the perfect place to celebrate any occasion.
When is a cruise an opportunity to enrich? When it's a Princess cruise. This ship offers area lectures, art exhibits and classes taught by local experts.
Original musicals, dazzling magic shows, feature films, top comedians and nightclubs that get your feet movin’ and groovin’. There’s something happening around every corner; luckily, you have a whole cruise of days and nights to experience it all.
The many activities on-board our ships are designed to stimulate, educate, entertain, inspire and sweat - not necessarily in that order. But, guests can be sure crew onboard will do their best to cover all the bases. From art auctions to The Sanctuary Spa, this ship is loaded with fun things to do.
From family-friendly stateroom options to enriching youth and family programmes, quality time is time well spent. Onboard activities spark curiosity and fuel creativity while excursions ashore engage and inspire!
Children under the age of 3 are welcome to visit the Youth Centre, if accompanied and supervised by a parent at all times.
