Firstly let me introduce myself. This having been my 54th cruise (none less than seven days) I am no chicken, but not a complainer either. This was our tenth Princess cruise and our second on the Crown. We were on the Crown about two months ago and would not have repeated, but we had some expiring credit from the Princess insurance (which is very good) and did not want to get in a plane for such a short cruise.

Many things were fine. Embarkation and its reverse were smooth and professional. The ship seemed to be in fine shape. No complaints there. The crew was warm and wonderful. We saw lots of staff that we knew from our previous cruise and even had the same room steward who also remembered us. The food was fine especially in Horizon Court, and the Crabshak looked beyond great. Unfortunately we just past through Cafe Caribe on Crabshak evening, but if we ever cruise with Princess (which seems doubtful - read on) we will definitely try it.

Now for my three big beefs. Read more