Crown Princess Review
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We have done well over a 100 cruises over the past 50 years, 62 of which have been Princess. As we are in Florida Nov/Dec we like to tag a cruise or two onto the end of our stay, returning home mid January. Having done a 20 day back to back on Crown for the past 2 years, and the dates fitting our plans this time, we booked this cruise again. An added bonus was reduced flights which fit in with our travel dates.
Having done the Ocean Ready for Medallion pre departure, as UK passengers we had to collect the Medallion at embarkation. Embarkation was the worst ever experienced - no line for Elite passengers entering the cruise terminal, lines similar to Disney to go through security. Princess personnel unable to cope directing Ocean Ready passengers without medallions. No need to produce documentation or screenshots of Ocean Ready details but had to show passports three times and give cabin number. The whole process took 3 times longer than normal (we always check in at the same time).
Once on board we went to Guest Services and requested a cruise card instead of Medallion. We dislike the Big Brother element of it and had bad experiences when it was trialled on a few passengers on Regal a few years ago. We haven’t got a smartphone either.
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Curacao
Dislike newer cruise terminal. Longish walk into town. Years ago used to dock under the bridge when smaller ships were in operation.
Dominica
Dock in the commercial dock due to ship’s size. Been before when easy to walk from Town dock to Botanical Gardens and nearby library with lovely views.
St. Thomas
Docked at Havensight Mall which seems to have increased its number of jewellery shops. Fortunately KMart is still open for necessities and is about 15 mins walk from the ship.
They are still ‘improving’ the sea front following hurricane damage over 2 years ago so the walk into Charlotte Amalie is not as pleasant.
Grand Turk
Hate this place. Looks good and inviting from ship. Gets very crowded and there are small rocks in swimming area. Expensive bars and shops. Nothing much if you take taxi into town.
Barbados
One of better Caribbean ports with lots to do. Several ships in and some queues from shuttle bus to cruise terminal.