Sydney - Anyone cruising from Sydney should arrive a few days early and explore this beautiful city. There is so much to do and see in this friendly city that you could easily spend a week. We spoke with fellow passengers who went to the Blue Mountains and had a wonderful time.

Embarkation - The process was smooth and friendly from the baggage handlers to the customs folks. We left at night and Sydney is a spectacular departure port.

The Ship - The Sea Princess is 12 years old and it is showing it's age. It seemed like there was a lot of repair happening on board. The toilets periodically refused to work. The air conditioning conked out twice. We had excellent service from our cabin steward. Cabin was on the small side and the bathroom was tiny. Storage in the cabin was adequate. Our balcony floor was covered with rust and the space under the patio door was a mess of rust and crud. Passengers were mostly friendly retired persons (60+) with US and Canadian residents predominate. The staff on the whole was pleasant and helpful. The sundecks had plenty of space and we never had to scramble for a lounge chair. The best places to sunbath are at the rear of the ship. Take strong sunscreen. At these latitudes, SPF 15 is totally inadequate. Read more