We are Elite cruisers with Princess and have chosen their ships for our last five or six cruises. We chose this cruise because of its itinerary--from Buenos Aires, around the Horn to Los Angeles with a side trip to Machu Picchu.

First, the good points. The service on the ship by the dining staff, bar staff, cabin attendants, International Café staff, room service and everyone else on board was top-notch and excellent. Friendly, smiling folks at all times. All of the staff, including the hotel personnel aboard who were doing the daily, mundane cleaning chores always had a smile and a very pleasant greeting. These folks are the heart and soul of the ship and can make or break your experience. They were great, as always.

The ship's excursion to Machu Picchu, while of necessity rushed, used excellent guides, transportation and the hotel facilities for both nights in Peru were five star. The tour was expensive but well worth the price for what we saw, how we were treated and where we stayed. It was a once in a lifetime experience and Princess did not let us down. Read more