Crown Princess Review

4.5 / 5.0
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Review for the Southern Caribbean Cruise on Crown Princess
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lagapeach
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Feb 2012
Cabin: Balcony

We flew into Ft. Lauderdale from Atlanta and arrived at the pier about 2pm. The only hangup was the taxi having to circle around the parking area which added 15 min. or more to our fare. Embarkation was quick with only a small line to enter the building. Arriving around 2 is highly recommended.

We were able to go directly to our cabin and change to cooler clothing. Lunch was at one of the buffets which happened to be only 1 floor up from our cabin. The buffet set up was close and cramped with one way in and one way out. If you forgot something you had to go a long way around to the other side to get in. Staff were sometimes available to help carry food for those in need. Everyone was handed a plate and cutlery, but allowed to serve themselves. Salt and pepper was only available at entry. I much prefer open buffets so the 3 tiny ones on the Crown took a lot of getting used to.

We had anytime dining. The pro was flexibility. The cons included waits to get into the dining rooms though we never experienced the hour long waits others wrote about. We ate in the Michelangelo 3 times, mainly because of the slow impersonal service the first 2 times. It took more than 2 hours to finish dinner. The wait staff were at times unfriendly and abrupt and not interested in us at all. We did have wonderful table mates each time.

Cabin Review

Balcony

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R730

Smaller than usual for a balcony, but adequate for 2 people, would not have been for 3.

Great location to reach buffet dining and pool areas. It is on deck 14 and aft near a small adult only pool. Balcony was covered with 2 comfortable chairs. Closet was large and formed a dressing area near the bathroom and has a large mirror on the wall. Drawer space was small but there were ample hangers. Great views on port side of ship.

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