Caribbean Princess Review

Overall, very nice cruise

Review for the Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Caribbean Princess
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kaviaq
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

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Sail Date: Oct 2018
Cabin: Mini-Suite with Balcony

Chosen for the itinerary, this cruise did not disappoint! We booked a mini suite (MD) class cabin which we thought came we certain privileges only to discover that they really didn't. It is nothing more than a balcony cabin. Our cabin steward, known as Nono, has been fantastic, as frankly, have the rest of the staff throughout our cruise. A notable exception, strangely, is the "customer service" staff at the desk. They really have a "couldn't care less" attitude even when I was trying to compliment the crew!

The food has overall been good. Exceptional at the Crown Grill and Plank's. Just good most other venues with a few examples of not very good, usually at the buffet. They have tea, coffee, water, and lemonade available most of the day. Service is better in the buffet area than we've seen on other cruises where the staff is more interested in your enjoyment than in selling you something, which is a nice change. They do a great job bringing your drinks and clearing the tables quickly, always with a smile. The International Cafe has delicious soup, sandwich, and dessert choices at no charge while there is a charge for their coffees. We found the pizza spot, Slice, and their burger bar, Salty Dog, to be okay. This ship must have a world renowned "Fry Captain" on board as the french fries throughout the ship are universally fantastic!

We found the entertainment to be a little bit lacking for our tastes. The Princess Theater is a bit uncomfortable to sit in for more than about 45 minutes as the seats are a bit too close by row. We enjoyed several of the smaller gathering options nice such as Laura Callaghan in the Wheelhouse bar in the evenings. You will find great service in all the bars without exception. One drawback to the Medallion Net option is that it seems to actually slow the process of buying drinks currently but maybe that will change over time as I believe the concept will work similarly to your door unlocking and recognize the wearer from a distance. Who knows?

Cabin Review

Mini-Suite with Balcony

Cabin MD

Relatively spacious and well-appointed. Nice sitting area with sofa, coffee table, and chair. Two 42" televisions are nice with lots of viewing options. Not a great selection of "live TV" with most of those options being news and sports channels like FOX, 2x ESPN, MSNBC, and BBC which are nice options but with little variability. They have many in-room choices for recent movies and popular series television programs as well as ship focused options. Out bathroom is large with one sink, adequate storage, and a shower/tub combination. There is plenty of closet space with hangers and closet shelving. Lots of additional storage throughout with a small refrigerator. The Medallion Net option of unlocking your cabin door as you approach is unique and easy. The balcony is a bit small but has two reclining chairs, two ottomans, and a nice breakfast table. Our room is quiet on all sides and near the aft elevators for quick access to several restaurants, the buffet, and the aft bar and pool area. The bed is comfortable and large with really nice linens. Our steward, Nono, is very friendly, professional, and responsive.

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