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PRE CRUISE- We came in one day early stayed at the Comfort Inn Tanama Princess, on recommendation from another reviewer that said it was 3 C's-Clean, Comfortable, and Cheap. He was correct on all three. Room was $99. It was also fairly close to the airport-$13 cab ride and close to the pier, $12.
EMBARKATION- this was fast and easy, took only minutes till we were on our way to the ship.