Having sailed with Princess before, I thought I would give them another try. What a mistake! From the accomodations to the food, what else could go wrong! PLENTY! Too many people on a ship that can't provide.

You must be 45 minutes to 1 hour to find available seating at a show. Comedians are very mediocre at best. Bar drinks are not what you expect and are very pricely. The music on the ship gets an A+++++. Gordon the band leader is exceptional, and the Jazz Cats are a favorite. The ship needs more Gordons. The staff, meaning cruise director and some of the DJ's seem to be very insecure and in the need for constant attention and affirmation. In fac the cruise director had some of her relatives on the ship the week I was cruising and she seemed to be spending her time giving them the attention that some of the passengers paid for. They are wanting to be the center of attention and focus.

You are nickled and dimed from the moment you walk onto the ship, and this will last the entire duration. I know that the crusing industry has taken a "hit" with the current economic status, but in desperation, trying to make it up with high priced, coffee drinks, wine tasting and the like. The adult space on the ship is NOT free, but rather you pay for a half or a full day to use these facilities, which should not be charged, when they allow others to "save" chairs at the pools for hours on end. Where else can you set? Read more