Island Princess Review

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debkaysmith
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Sep 2013

We boarded Island Princess in Vancouver in an extremely timely manner under cloudy skies. September weather can be iffy up north so our luggage was packed with gloves, mittens, scarves, hats, coats, and the like. Thank goodness!! It was a chilly and rainy week with 60-70 knot winds and rough waters northbound and southbound. We had to veer out into open water and missed much of the beauty of the Inside Passage in both directions. Sad, but true. I refuse to be anything but positive when on a cruise and we certainly had a fun time aboard the Island Princess.

The food was incredibly delicious at every single meal in the main dining room, in the Bayou Cafe, and in the buffet as well. The only exception was the pub lunch offered on the first sea day - skip it. We truly listened to our fabulous waiter (Franco) when he gave us his recommendations. They were spot-on each and every night. I have traveled previously and not followed my waiter's advice and regretted it. The soups, salads, main courses, and desserts were phenomenal.

We enjoyed a few lovely evenings in Crooner's Martini Bar where the service was extraordinary. The piano player... eh. But he was memorable for sure. We enjoyed the production shows onboard as well, but the dance music and quartet were lackluster in every way. There were not a whole lot of game style events in the evening onboard this ship - perhaps the demographics did not warrant them. We found Bingo and a few other adventures throughout the days at sea. But those rough days caused outdoor events to be cancelled. Huddled under the overhang out at the bar on Deck 14 to watch Sunday NFL was a blast though - huddled with our tartan blankets and gear.

Cabin Review

Caribe Deck 425 - This stateroom with balcony is right off the stairwell/elevator area but there was absolutely no noise into our room. Ample closet space with hangers, smallish bathroom with stand-up shower only, and a bed that I would rate "fair." The balcony holds two deck size chairs and a small table and you have an incredible view as this cabin is center of the ship.

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