This was our 10th Princess cruise, having also cruised with RCCL, MSC, Carnival and HAL. We have been on the Island 3 times and was a little worried with more people from the added cabins, less upper deck space and a sold out ship for Alaska! No worries! It never felt like we were sailing with a full ship. There was always plenty of deck space and viewing areas.

Embarkation was a breeze, especially after taking the morning train in and getting on the ship the earliest. Ships looked a bit more fresh to us. Our cabin was an obstructed ocean view and was fine, even offering some great views! Weather was amazing, sometimes even getting a bit too warm directly in the sun! Food is subjective, but we thought is was good overall. Sometimes the buffet food wasn't hot, just lukewarm. We did Anytime dining about 3 nights and thought the food and service in the dining room was good.

We thought all the staff were polite and friendly and loved our cabin steward. Read more