We have been on over 20 Princess cruises but I have never felt this way getting off the ship. I think I am still trying to get my head around what the Royal Princess had to offer.

The ship is impressive - it is done up very nicely and is lovely but something just seemed to be missing. The first thing I missed was a promenade deck for those nice afternoon walks. There were 2 spaces outside the door that looked like a promenade deck but it was only for sitting and relaxing. And the sitting part wasn't easy either because it had very few chairs that were always taken. I could imagine it to be a nice place if it was a whole promenade for the whole ship. The second area we missed was a better Club 6. We have been on the Ruby 5 times. The special area they had in the evening for elite members is Skywalkers. It was a great place to sit and unwind - there was always great service. But somehow Club 6 was a dark almost dreary place with loud music playing and limited attention to service. If you wanted to talk to friends, the music didn't help.

We didn't get off the ship in Athens so we thought it would be a good day to sit by the pool without it being on overflow. The first thing I noticed was a group of young boys running, jumping and splashing water all over. It didn't help to be sitting close to the pool. Next thing I noticed was security giving notice not to run or jump in the pool. Of course when security left, they were right back to doing the same thing. Suddenly security was back and ordered the boys out of the pool. It was obvious they weren't going to move as then the mothers got into the argument. Next thing a father comes out and joins in the defense of the boys. FORTUNATELY they did get out of the pool and the few people sitting around could enjoy a little of the pool. Yes, it is amazing how little pool space there is. I did go back to the adult only area but the area didn't seem hospitable. No one came and asked if I wanted a drink the half hour I was there. Read more