Crown Princess Review
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I traveled with my mom, who has mobility issues. We both wanted good food, good entertainment, and we weren't interested in a party atmosphere, so from our research the Princess line seemed to fit the bill. We hit upon an excellent deal on a mini-suite, and so we booked a cruise on the Crown Princess from March 11-16.
Embarkation was great. I indicated in advance that my mom would require wheelchair assistance for embarkation and disembarkation and everything went smoothly.
We had no complaints whatsoever about the food. From the buffet to the main dining room to the Specialty restaurant (Sabatini's) we enjoyed every meal. The service was outstanding, particularly at Afternoon Tea (which we enjoyed twice).
Cabin Review
Mini-Suite with Balcony
The cabin was plenty big for two people. We has requested two twin beds and we got a queen, so our cabin steward José came back and made it right. José was courteous and attentive, and it was nice to come back to a clean cabin at the end of each day. There was lots of space to hang and store clothes, two TVs which we appreciated, a couch, and a spacious balcony with unobstructed views.
Port Reviews
Amber Cove (Puerto Plata)
We did one excursion, the Panoramic City Tour with lunch and swimming at Cabarete beach in Puerto Plata - and it exceeded our expectations. It was well-organized, the bus was comfortable, and the driver and tour guide were excellent. The driver waited patiently for us as we were always the last to get off, and my mom's walker was stowed carefully each time we boarded the bus. At the beach we had lots of time to relax and swim, lunch was great, and the price was right - the 6-hour tour with lunch was only $39 USD.
Grand Turk
We hung out on the beach and then had lunch at Margaretaville. i expected it to be pricey and it was, but what do you expect - the whole cruise port is a tourist trap (don't get me wrong, we enjoyed every minute). Would have loved to have had the time to take a cab and tour the island.