We loved sailing a small and intimate ship. No lines and very little hassle all around. The ship itself at first appeared old, but in an elegant and not a tired way. The dark woods and brass rail stairways are elegant and welcoming. Most important, the cabins and entire ship were immaculate.

Our Penthouse suite was a splurge for our 25th Wedding Anniversary celebration, and was gorgeous and well worth the additional cost. There were five couples in our group, and we had cocktails most nights in our cabin.

For me, the three most important ingredients for a successful cruise are the itinerary, the food, the service. Princess made a prudent choice to reenter French Polynesian waters with its newly renamed Ocean Princess. The itinerary was extraordinary and ideal for such a small and intimate ship. The nightmarish logistics of traveling to Tahiti were met with well thought out including alternatives for passengers arriving at dawn and departing at midnight. Never have I experienced such a flexible and seamless process with passengers from two sailings coexisting on board in a logical and welcoming way. Congratulations to Princess in thinking outside the box and coming up with a solution that helped cruisers acclimate to both pre and post cruise realities. Read more