Crown Princess Review

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Review for Alaska Cruise on Crown Princess
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laughing husky
First Time Cruiser • Age 2020s

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Sail Date: Jul 2014

I have been on roughly 30 cruises, this is my 10th Princess cruise and my 6th doing the inside passage....I live in Alaska so it is a very easy trip for me, and I get to see many friends in the 3 ports along the way. This is my first time on the Crown. On my New England cruise last year, I was very disappointed in the ship, the food and the staff.....so it was with a bit of trepidation that I did the passage again with Princess......This was a girl trip and a last minute trip. I had a guarantee IB inside....I was hoping for a "sweet" upgrade, however the upgrade fairy was on vacation....I had A256 and I was pleased with the location....no complaints. Rodolpho, the room steward was excellent...This ship was spic and span. I think the attitude that a ship has, starts from the top down....and it turned out to be a wonderful cruise. The upkeep of the ship was great....EVERYONE had a smile on their face and seemed to go the extra mile.

The Chef was Dutch....and the food was wonderful. I had one dish that was not top notch and it was brought out again....perfect, this time....and I should have known better. Steak in the MDR is hard to do when you have 3000 people to feed. I had anytime dining which for Alaska works out much better for me as if there is something to watch, I don't want to feel like I have to leave a pod of whales to go eat.....and the light is so long, it is easy to be up late. Dined once in Sabatini's....It could not have been better, and my mother is Italian...from the North so I was brought up to appreciate the nuances on the food. The waiter was excellent. I hope he gets a promotion....I think he deserves it. Food is always a very subjective topic, and I am food oriented, having 2 chefs and a sommelier in my family. For mass produced food, it was excellent. One thing I would change.....PRINCESS....PLEASE, PLEASE, serve Alaskan Salmon in your dining rooms, especially in Alaska......PLEASE....That farmed raised stuff just doesn't cut it and it is not good for you.

Entertainment was excellent....Nice to see different shows....I had stopped going, but saw that this was a different production. It was also the first time this group was on the ship...They could dance AND sing....the pianist, Don Cousins was excellent in Crooners. Sky Walkers is the place to be to see all of the scenery if you are not going to be outside. I saw several friends as well as did a few excursions this time. Libby Riddles is a wonderful person to have on board. She is inspirational and a great role model for women. Throughly enjoyed her....

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Not sure what KK means, but we had an interior IB category. It was what we expected....An interior cabin in a great location....It was a guarantee and I would not have had a problem with any of them, I don't think....When I am traveling with a friend, I don't spend much time in the cabin....

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