Our British Isles Cruise for our 45th wedding anniversary was quite a disappointment. It was our 4th Princess Cruise, and definitely our last.

The ship was not suited for cruising the British Isles. All 3 pools are outside so nobody used them. The ship is all glass and common areas always felt cold. All outside decks were wasted.

Ship needs refurbishing. It broke down the first day and we were stuck at Southampton port for day and half. We were not allowed off the ship. Captain gave periodic vague messages about taking care of the problem "for our safety" and staff claimed they knew nothing about the problem. It became a joke among the passengers. They gave us a compensation of $75 shipboard credit for a day and a half wasted and worrying that we would be sent home, especially in view of all the technical problems this ship has had in the recent past. Read more