Island Princess Review
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We chose this cruise on the recommendation of friends who took it a few years ago. We are members of an investment club, and it was suggested that we spend some of our profits before we are too old or able to enjoy it. There were 26 of us that took part in this cruise, some cruise veterans and some rookies. For my wife and I, it was our first cruise.
We are the perfect example of why you schedule to arrive the day before your cruise departure, as our flight from Grand Rapids, MI was delayed 2 1/2 hours, which made us miss our connection in Chicago, so we did not arrive in Vancouver until 11:00 PM, 4 1/2 hours later than scheduled. We might not have met the cruise departure if we tried to travel the departure date.
We understood from advance info that boarding of the ship was between 1:00 to 3:30 PM. We were actually able to drop off our luggage about 10:30 AM, do our pre-boarding check-in shortly thereafter, and were on board shortly after Noon, enjoying our first cocktail and buffet.
Cabin Review
Mini-Suite with Balcony
The cabin included a queen bed, fold-out couch, chair, two TV monitors, sliding glass door to a balcony with two chairs. It was comfortable and practical.
We were on Dolphin Deck (level 9, out 14 or 15 levels). a little Aft of midship. We found the ship to be very quite, which no engine noise. There was almost no sensation of "rocking".
We did not use our balcony much, but it was nice to have.
It was short walk either forward or aftward to the elevators. There are plenty of elevators, and wide stairways.