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Overall, the cruise was good and provide us with the break we needed. We both needed a relaxing experience and this cruise fit the bill while bringing us to a couple of ports we had never experienced. The positives outnumber the negatives. Good food, good service, friendly crew, decent entertainment (comics were fantastic) and the specialty restaurants (Sabatini's, Crown Grill & Crab Shack) absolutely rocked. The only negative we have is the tender process in Cabo San Lucas took far longer than we would like. The following are not necessarily complaints but did affect the rating. The Princess app was not 100% accurate as some events started at a different time than the app showed. The "walk-in" dining room wanted us to come back later as opposed to waiting in line which is contradictory to common sense. If I go to a restaurant without a reservation, I should be able to wait or they need to provide a paging system to let me know when a table is available.
We had reserve collection dining which was excellent. The first evening was our anniversary and the staff provided us with a memorable dinner. The service through out the ship was excellent. The disembarkation process was one of the easiest I have experienced. We booked transfers to and from the ship. Our flight was delayed two hours and almost missed our transfer to the ship. My wife had to chase down a Princess representative to avoid missing the last bus to the ship. Our complaint is with the cabin. Although we booked a reserve collection mini suite the cabin left a lot to be desired. The sofa which was a hide a bed was not usable to sit on. The cushions were so old that one could feel the bars when sitting on the sofa. There were only two electrical outlets in the cabin and no usb ports. There was rust around the door frame in the bathroom. I would not advise booking a cruise on the Royal Princess.
My first Princess cruise - I was very impressed! I was traveling solo. As I always do, I attended the solo travelers meeting the first few nights. That sort of fizzled out. But, the much larger LGBTQ+ group was meeting right next door and they kindly adopted me. They proved to be lovely buddies throughout the cruise. I booked two weeks before the cruise left port. My husband has dementia and is not able to travel. I badly needed a restful break, but am not able to plan far ahead. It was perfect because I got an excellent price on a mini-balcony suite all to myself. It's an older ship, but still lovely and in great condition. My space was perfect, as was my steward, Winston. It had a great bed, lots of pillows, huge closet, lots of drawers and other storage. I chose the Princess Premier option. It provided unlimited beverages, specialty restaurant meals and other things that I didn't use. It was worth it, even though I am not a heavy drinker of alcohol. It included gelato, special ice creams and special desserts at any time. I felt wealthy! The entertainment team was top-notch. I went to some trivia contests with a very knowledgeable companion. "We" won! I enjoyed sharing in his glory. I learned how to throw an ax. Well, I can't really say that I "learned," because I lost both times I played it. But, it was a lot of fun. Every crew member I encountered was smiling, gracious and kind. I went to one theater show. It didn't equal ones that I have seen on Royal Caribbean or NCL. But, the singers and dancers worked as hard as they possibly could to give us a great performance. And I saw the first show! Hard to imagine that they did it all again 1 1/2 hours later. The entertainment in the atrium was very good - some of them were excellent. And we danced and danced! I felt at least 30 years younger than my 84 years. It was wonderful, although the DJ seemed to have only one beat that ran through all of his selections - not the best, we all agreed. The absolute best thing about the ship, though, was the food. I ate in the specialty dining rooms every night except one. Superb! The staff at each one came to know us. One night we wanted a dessert that was only available in a different restaurant. No problem. It came within minutes. They were all lovely and accommodating. I ate in two of the other dining rooms. Again, good food and service. The most surprising to me was the buffet. The selection of food was huge. I tried several things that I had never tasted before. All delicious. I couldn't fault any of the food I had anywhere on the ship. I ordered room twice in mid-afternoon. It was delivered quickly and was the appropriate temperature. Again, very yummy. I chose to stay on board all of the time, except when we had to disembark to go through customs in San Francisco. It was lovely to do exactly what I wanted to do, when I wanted to. I planned about 5 minutes in advance. I would definitely cruise with Princess again. Looking forward to the next one!
Embarked in Vancouver which went very smoothly. I have learned to go a little later in the boarding process and miss all the crowds, makes for a lot less stress. Cabin was ready when I boarded and cabin steward was at the door within minutes. I choose to eat most my meals in the buffett and find the food on Princess pretty good. I did eat one night at Alfredo's and the pizza was excellent. The entertainment was ok. Seems to me that most ships don't really play to the average age group onboard and that was confirmed when I talked with the Cruise Director. He said the company standard is not much below 1980. Some of the groups did play some age appropriate 60's and 70's and I was glad I went early as they filled fast. We had a few sea days as this was a repositioning so lots of time onboard. Lots of game show and trivia to attend, cooking demos etc. I don't drink so can't rate the bars. I loved the International Coffee shop with great coffee drinks and lite snacks. Hint; they have really good peanut butter cookies but you have to ask for them. Some of the staff seemed a little tired but the service was very good. I spent some time in my room watching movies and TV shows and thought the selection available was good. Didn't use the ships excursion dept as I like smaller groups (6-10) and found plenty online. Did a food tour in San Francisco and had a ball. I use to play in the casino but the shipboard odds have always been bad and now that they have raised the minimums on all the table games I'll pass. Princess still allows smoking in the casino so be aware of that. I disembarked a day earley and that went very smooth. I've been on 50 + cruises and Princess is one of my top choices because of cost, food and guests.
From the moment you step aboard, we want you to feel welcomed and right at home. And with attentive service from a friendly staff that knows what hospitality means, you’ll find your Princess® ship truly is your home away from home.
Experience the Ultimate Night of Sleep at Sea
With your overall wellness in mind, we’ve collaborated with a board-certified sleep expert to create the ultimate in blissful comfort. Our luxurious new beds feature a scientifically engineered mattress and bed springs, a plush two-inch pillow top, European-inspired duvets and 100% luxurious Jacquard-woven linens-to assure that at the end of your voyage, you come home feeling refreshed and renewed.
The Princess Luxury Bed is available across the fleet except for Regal Princess, where most staterooms have been updated. On Regal Princess all Full Suites and Club Class staterooms have been updated and we are continuing to convert the few remaining beds.
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Indulge your appetite whenever you wish on board Princess®. Every hour, our chefs are busy baking, grilling and sautéing great-tasting fare from scratch. Princess offers unparalleled inclusive dining options throughout the ship with a wide range of culinary delights to suit any palate, from endless buffet choice to gourmet pizza, frosty treats, decadent desserts and much more.
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.
From fitness to pop choir classes, wine tasting to art classes, Royal Princess offers a wide variety of enrichment classes for passengers to enjoy.
On every Princess ship, you'll find so many ways to play, day or night. Explore The Shops of Princess, celebrate cultures at our Festivals of the World or learn a new talent — our onboard activities will keep you engaged every moment of your cruise holiday.
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.
Whether you are looking to soak up the views and work up a sweat while having an invigorating gym session, or to just sit back and relax as you get your nails and hair done in the salon, the ship offers a wide range of health, beauty and fitness options.
Royal Princess’ youth and teen centre is fully equipped with everything from the latest video games and movies, arts and crafts and a DJ booth – plus a dedicated outdoor space for each age group. Catering for children aged 3-17, kids can have fun making new friends whilst you take advantage of some of the adults-only facilities available onboard.
