Caribbean Princess Review
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We took the four day pre-cruise bus tour in western Ireland's "Ring of Kerry." That was awesome, and actually better than the cruise itself. Our other cruises have been with Oceania and Holland-America (H-A).
The ship is pretty nicely fitted out in the public areas. The piazza is the center of activity and there always seems to be something going on there. The International Cafe is always open for a nice snack when you need it. If you're into wine, the Vines bar is very nice, recommend buying the bottle straightaway as the per glass prices add up quickly! Vines also offers tapas and sushi; the tapas change every day, the sushi does not, both tasted excellent each time. Crooners was very nice for a martini and the pianist was Paul Burton, who is really amazing, quite a singer!
The pools were not much in use as it was still early season and, while not rainy, it was quite cool and breezy. The "Movies Under the Stars" Princess promotes was pretty pointless in that kind of weather, though the crew had nice warm blankets for those who chose to enjoy the films. The same films are on in the room anyway.
Cabin Review
Balcony
Room C434 was adequate in every way, if not as plush as similar cabins on H-A and Oceania, for about the same price. Balcony furnished with cheap-o but serviceable loungers and table. We had the noisy neighbors who seemed to be quite pugnacious with one another. Lots of door-slamming and cursing, heard every word y'all. Door-slamming actually made our room rattle, enough to wake me up the first night and try to figure out what was going on, if we had hit an iceberg or something. Location amidships, pretty convenient to stairs. Otherwise, the ship was generally quiet and essentially motion-free.