Family of 6, two adjacent cabins on Dolphin Deck, sixth cruise, first on Princess Lines, priors on Norwegian and Royal Caribbean. Seven day cruise to Southern Caribbean, particularly for Aruba and Bonaire since we have been to the other islands before. Overall, I would rate this a very good cruise since I am not very picky, and despite some negative elements that others have mentioned. Smooth sailing all the way as most of the stops were quite close to each other.

Food quality is better than what I experienced on other lines. Restaurant service also very good, menu selection a bit limited but seafood (lobster, crab legs, shrimp) was much more visible in both the restaurant and Horizon buffet than I had expected. What's the big deal about not having trays that everyone is bitching about? For those who do not know, the plates are oversized oval ones that can hold ample food for a hungry human. If your dessert cannot fit after you load up, gosh take a short walk and get some, or is that too much to ask?

The ship is also well maintained. However, we had a problem the first day we walked in to the cabin where the carpet was soiled with a repugnant odor and it seems that in their haste to get "another show on the road" they are doing hurried work of properly cleaning the rooms. Nevertheless, attention to the problem was quick, and cabin service after that was excellent. Read more