Diamond Princess Review

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Hawaii Christmas

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exaafa
First Time Cruiser • Age 80s

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Sail Date: Dec 2007

We booked this cruise last spring with another couple. It is our 12th cruise and first with Princess. Our cruise partners are Platinum Princess travelers. Arrived a day early and stayed near LAX in a Marriott. We took the supershuttle from the hotel to the port. Call ahead for reservations from the hotel so you don't have to go back to the airport to catch it. Checkin was efficient and we went directly to our room. Within a few hours our luggage arrived. Our balcony stateroom had plenty of closet and shelf space for our overpacked luggage. The cabin steward, Jose, was most helpful throughout the trip.

We chose early seating dining and had a table for four. Great service each night, although the staff did seem overworked probably due to the full ship. The menu was varied and food served hot, unlike some of the other ships we have traveled on.

The ports were terrific but having been to Hawaii many times we didn't take the organized trips. In Kona one can get off the ship and rent snorkeling equipment on the pier and take a shuttle to a beautiful beach. Saves much money. Other ports had similar opportunities. The ship was very large but one never felt crowded. Did not have to wait on lines for anything. We didn't go to any shows but took advantage of the after dinner dancing in the lounges. The combos were very good and played music that everyone could dance to.

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