Crown Princess Review

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Review for the Southern Caribbean Cruise on Crown Princess
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2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Mar 2012

Background: My sister and I were looking for some R&R and this cruise fit the bill. We were looking to go to the Southern Caribbean and took the cruise that has the best price for a balcony.

We flew down the day before from Albany on Southwest. It was an afternoon direct flight.That is a rarity for us. we stayed at the Springhill Suites for free. We are Marriott Reward members and had a free night coming. It is a very nice hotel. Super clean and the beds comfortable.There is a Burger King and Chipotle next door and a McDonald's across the street. Also a shopping center across the street. We signed up for a free shuttle in the am at the hotel. The guy was very rude because we didn't make a reservation for transport from the port to the airport.It was $15 pp and we had an early flight. We didn't want to wait for a van to fill up. Besides a taxi was cheaper. We met the van in the morning at 9:45. He driver took us all to the wrong pier. After the mix up we finally made it to the right place...one hour later. Think a taxi may be better the next time.

Embarkation: Got though the line quickly and were seated with all the others. We waited quite awhile when they announced there was a delay. I think the ship arrived a little late and I think the Coast Guard was doing something. Anyway, they said they would start boarding about 12:45. We were called about 1pm. It took about 20 minutes or so to pick up our room key and were soon on the ship. we were able to go to the room to drop off our totes then on to the buffet. By that time we were hungry but didn't want to pig out because we had a 5:30 dining time. The buffet was good and we were surprised when a dining attendant took out plates and showed us to an empty table. Never had that kind of services before. That happened almost every time we went to the buffet.

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