This was my second time on the Crown 8th on Princess and probably one of the top cruises I have taken out of 30. About two weeks before the cruise we received a call from our TA that we had been upgraded to the Penthouse Suite from our mini suite. But we were going from our midship location to the back of the ship. I think it took about 3 seconds to say it was worth the move!

Jet Blue to Fort Lauderdale, had purchased my tickets back in Sept. so the prices were okay. PRE-Cruise we stayed at the Bahia Mar, which we booked through Travelocity.com. I do not believe that I would stay there again! Although the location was okay, the rooms are definitely worn!

Embarkation: We arrived at the port a little before 11am and were put in the preferred boarding area for a little over an hour. Once embarkation started we were on the ship within ten minutes. Rooms were not ready till 1pm but we wanted to go to the Sanctuary first anyway and sign up for the week. Read more