This review is a little late but getting ready for my next cruise and looking for reviews and can't seem to find them I felt compelled to write something for others looking for info. There were six family members on our cruise for the partial transit through the Panama Canal. We all had different staterooms. My husband and I (both 50 years old) had a mini suite which was wonderful. We were in D312 on Island Princess. The room is spacious enough and much bigger than the regular balcony room but much smaller than my sister's full suite. The cruise to the Panama Canal is awesome; you will love it. First tip, I think Princess is more geared for the elderly, maybe more expensive than other ships but I don't really have anything else to compare it to although there were many people in wheelchairs or walkers but that was okay with me. I didn't want 20 somethings drunk partying all night or all day at the pool. I drink too but don't want loud obnoxious people in the common areas. Second tip, if you want to book the Sanctuary, as soon as you get on the ship, get to the Sanctuary as soon as you can and book the number of days you want and pick out your chairs especially if you want it during the transit through the canal. The service there is outstanding. You feel like a celebrity. No children allowed and you are at the back of the ship with outstanding views. No one else can sit in your lounge chair and they wait on you constantly. It is a little pricey but worth it. As far as the entertainment, we went to a few shows and most were just okay but still fun. The best part was the fantastic dinners in the dining room. I know some complain about the food but I don't understand that when we had the best filet mignon and salmon and goat cheese souflee, etc. It was scrumptious and the waiters are wonderful (of course they want a tip at the end). We never had a problem at the Horizon buffet. I am somewhat picky about food but found all kinds of great things to eat and any time you want. The ports were great too. The best was Jamaica and go on the gondola to the shopping and top of the mountain. The worst I thought was Aruba. Way over rated. Just a rock in the middle of nowhere . The beach was beautiful and we did take a tour to an aloe factory/store (boring) and to "little/baby bridge" but also kind of boring. We are from California; seen that, done that. An ocean view. The best part of the cruise of course is the crossing and that was awesome. Get up early and claim you seat in the Horizon Court and you won't be disappointed. Columbia was very fun and interesting. We had armed guards with us the whole time and took the horse carriage ride which I highly recommend. It is kind of expensive but was worth it. We didn't get to stop in Panama because of some sort of sickness on shore or maybe on the ship? Not sure. All in all, this was a fantastic trip and Princess was great. We are booked again but this time to Central America, Honduras, Belize, Cozumel. I hope I can find some reviews on that cruise. It is on the Caribbean Princess but I can't seem to find updated reviews. What's up with that? Happy sailing y'all.