Having sailed once before on Princess's former Dawn Princess to Alaska 20+ years ago, we selected this New Zealand/Australia 13-day cruise precisely because of its stops in New Zealand and Australia and because of our fond memories of our previous Princess experience.
We were NOT disappointed.
The ship provided 5-Star Service by the dining room staff in the Club Class anytime dining room, ...
We chose this cruise because of the itinerary. We started in Auckland, NZ and ended in Sydney. There were three stops in Australia and we wanted to see as much as we could. This is a wonderful trip but do not wait until you are too old to do things because the tours can be pretty walking intensive. Scenery in these countries is wonderful. Auckland is worth an extra day. There are many ...
Have always wanted to visit Australia & New Zealand even though a very long plane trip. Decided to do it while we could and it did not disappoint.
Our first disappointment was upon arrival on the ship to find the only excursion we booked had been cancelled. We found the excursions to be terribly expensive for what you get which is mostly more time on a bus than seeing the actual site.
The ...
Great ship and crew. Unfortunately the weather was not good. Food good. Recommend the pizza , noodle bar and international cafe for lunch and coffee and teas. Cabin we had was long and narrow but plenty of hanging space, bed and pillows very good . Bathroom small but shower a reasonable size. Theater entertainments were top quality and enjoyed them very much, The show Encore was just like the ...
Embarkation was the quickest I've ever experienced! Literally took less than 30 minutes - disembarkation was also the same. Amenities and stores on board were above expectations and the staff were all very lovely and friendly.
Balcony cabin was amazing - only hiccup was the steward leaving a ladder in our room for some reason which took a while to get removed.
The main dining room had an ...
We chose this cruise as it provided something different from Asia and the South Pacific.
The ports of call were all excellent and recommended. Our wait staff in the dining room were a great combination and made the cruise for us.
On the downside we found that the drink prices (particularly spirits) were grossly inflated for this cruise when compared to other Princes cruises that we have been ...
We chose this particular cruise because Australia/New Zealand had yet to be checked off our bucket list AND we wanted to try out the Majestic Princess. My husband and I have cruised 20+ times with Princess and generally know what to expect on their ships... or at least we thought we did. We were in for a few surprises!
Everyone told us to spend our time in New Zealand and not to worry too much ...
We both wanted to cruise the NZ fjords, so chose this cruise . Weather impacted so we missed one NZ port and Melbourne too, so that was disappointing, but they cannot control the weather...
Cabin was nice, clean and roomy. Food was ok - not the best we have had..but not the worst either....seemed slightly aimed at the Amercian market. There were alot of Americans on this cruise. Entertainment ...
This was our 2nd time on Diamond Princess and 2nd time with Princess Cruises. We have completed 7 cruises altogether.
Our favourite time on our cruises have been the pre dinner drinks, most often we visit the bars where we feel most welcome and the bartenders have a likable nature and sense of humour, also happy hours help too.
On this cruise there was only one bar that gave us the ...
I like sailing with princess,the food was excellent,ports were good and getting on and off the ship was easy.
The television did not work well,and the internet was very slow and not worth the cost,e.mails were difficult to send and receive.staff aboard ship were excellent and service was very good.The evening shows were repeats of previous cruises,guest performers were mediocre
In spite of a ...