Caribbean Princess Review

Winter get away on Caribbean Princess

Review for the Southern Caribbean Cruise on Caribbean Princess
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10+ Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Feb 2012

Having sailed most of the mainstream cruise lines, this was our first Princess cruise. We pick our cruises by itinerary so we have no distinct loyalty to any one cruise line. Princess had been "hyped" to us before as being the best so my expectations were high, although we had a good time, I was somewhat disappointed. While I do believe that on any cruise line, the shorter Caribbean cruises (maybe because of the discounts), are lacking in some areas. From my experience on the Caribbean Princess, while I was expecting a more luxurious voyage, was more like any RCCL or NCL trip that we have done in the past. Not to say, it was not fun!

Ship: Nice, but does not have any "wow" factor. It seemed well maintained, although the public restrooms were always a mess, ladies room near the International Cafe always had a least one stall, out of order. Piazza area is nice, although it gets crowded quickly and seemed small for a ship with 3100+ passengers. I was surprised to see the plastic Walmart style table and chairs in the pool area, between the Trident Grille and Horizons, lounge chairs did seem to have nice covers. The Promenade Deck is very narrow, the first I have ever seen that cannot accommodate lounge chairs as this is my favorite place to spend a sea day, disappointing. MUTS is a nice concept, although it makes that area very loud and for some reason, I thought they only used it at night. I did not care for the Theater seating, preferring the lounge type seating with tables. I cannot comment on the spa, internet or library, as I did not use these services.

Cabin:I liked the layout of our cabin, loved the closet and storage area, close to the bathroom. The bathroom shower was the smallest we have ever had on any ship, miniscule to say the least with a flimsy shower curtain. The beds were a little on the hard side, but fortunately for me the motion of the ship helps me sleep.

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Great closet and storage area.

Tiny shower

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