Crown Princess Review
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This review covers the 5-day and 8-day back-to-back voyages of the Crown Princess (January 7-20).
We were able to book these dates for a last-minute booking (38 days out). Princess offered us a price we couldn't refuse, so off we go. This was our 13th & 14th cruise respectively with Princess (20+ overall) so we know our way around the cruise world.
Embarkation was as smooth as possible. We waited until the mass early morn crowd dissipates, and walked in about 1:30pm. Being platinum level, we were whisked through the preferred line and were onboard the ship within ten minutes. We chose an obstructed oceanview stateroom, since we would be outside 90% of the time aboard. Our room steward was excellent.....very personable, and took great care of us.
Cabin Review
Oceanview (obstructed view)
This stateroom was more than adequate. There is a lifeboat positioned outside the fixed window which really doesn't obstruct the view at all, so we were able to get a 140-degree view of the ocean on port side. This is on the 8th deck forward (emerald) and sits directly above the Princess Theatre, so you can hear slight sounds from the band rehearsing in the afternoons, which wasn't an issue. This location gives quick access to the forward section of the ship (Theater, Piazza, dining)