Since this was our first cruise (in celebration of our 25th anniversary) we didn't know what to expect. In reading the reviews it can be difficult to decipher because some people complain about the silliest things. I don't think that I could say enough good things about the Tahitian Princess and her crew. Our every need (voiced or not) was catered to by our cabin steward as well as the restaurant and bar staff. The cruise director and his staff were amazing in that they appeared to know everyone's name on the ship by the third day.

One thing that I was quite surprised about was the movement of the ship during the rough seas. I didn't expect to be able to feel the rocking and rolling of the ocean, but certainly did. There were several passengers that were affected by sea sickness. We feel very fortunate that we weren't. It was quite amusing watching everyone try to walk. The other passengers were good natured about it.

We ate at the buffet almost every morning and the food was ok. It was typical buffet dining. For a late lunch we would either visit the pizzeria, which was awesome or the poolside grill to get that little something to tide us over until our late dinner. We ate in the dining room on all but two nights. Our server and back waiter were very attentive and pleasant. We had ten great meals in the dining room. It was a fantastic opportunity to experience different cuisine. On our anniversary we were serenaded by the waitstaff and given a personal dessert as well as a congratulatory card from the captain. Read more