FAMILY REVIEW- Just got back with our 4 boys 11, 10, 5, and 4 years old. Instead of a long review, I will just put in a few observations and things I wish I would have known. (This was cruise #12, for the kids #4).

Overall, it was a great ship and a good time. Was hit with terrible weather half the time and Princess Cays was rained out, but no one (at least on the ship) could control that. This ship is elegant. To us it seemed Princess had put their money into the ship and skimped slightly in other areas (like the food selection and layout of the horizon court!)

We had Cabin A 431. AVOID this room. In rough seas, something in the ceiling creeks constantly and loudly. I had to get earplugs. Others in our extended group had no noise. Also, there are several marks, scuffs, and stains on the wall I pointed out to the cabin steward the first day and he just kind of smiled by never did anything. (I wrote it up on my comment card.) The balcony idea is a must do, especially with 4 in a cabin (my oldest two stayed with my parents in a different cabin). The room had 2 outlets at the desk, 1 in the bathroom, so our power strip was unneeded. The balcony door slides instead of opens, so no need for a bungy cord to keep the door open like on other ships. The cabin had a hairdryer, the safe uses a 4 digit code of your choice (no need for swiping cards), and they meet in public rooms for the muster drill. Come early for a seat (we came late and had to stand in the explorers lounge... coming late works great if they assemble outside because you are not squeezed in the back. Here, come early). On the life jacket is a light and a cord that dangles. My 4 year old put the cord in his mouth and the light came on. There are 2 contacts at the end of the wire that when they get wet the light comes on. Just FYI... we should not do it ... the batteries would run down, but it kept a 4 year old entertained for a few minutes! Read more