I've traveled the world with Princess and other cruise lines, this 19 cruise through the Panama Canal, Mexico and Central America was the best I've ever done....on land or sea.

Were there long lines for elevators in the beginning...YES..Was there a long line to get onboard....YES...Was the service in the main dining room [Bordeaux Dining Room-Traditional Dining] very slow for two days....YES. That said, once the ship caught-up with itself and everyone settled down, it was the perfect cruise.

It seems, on especially long cruises, it takes passengers and crew a few days to get into the groove. It's just the nature of things and there's not just one thing to blame it on. What it takes is a very understanding staff and some patient travelers and it all falls into shape. Read more