Panama Canal & Central America Island Princess Panama Canal & Central America Cruise Reviews

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Surprising Disappointment

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jcarlton
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s

Being a long time Princess Cruise customer I was astonished by the relaxed attitude aboard the Island Princess. Rating it against other Princess cruises I have been on I would think each to be of the same energy. However, it soon became clear that the energy level of Island Princess was a bit below the other vessels I've been on. First to notice was the lack of presence of the cruise director. ...
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Sail Date: December 2022


See the panama canal

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Mr818194
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

I have been on many cruises with various lines and this ranks as the worst. This was a back to service cruise and had I been advised that from the beginning I probably wouldn’t have gone. The internet didn’t work half the time. The medallion worked for a few things the first week but did get better the second. Making reservations for the restaurants never worked correctly. My friend and I always ...
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Sail Date: April 2022

Cabin Type: Balcony


Rough time as pandemic breaks out in the world

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catmommy7
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

My husband and I have traveled extensively. We were excited that this cruise was to take us to multiple ports and did not repeat any that we've visited before. Further, we've cruised with Princess before and felt comfortable with the cruise line. Embarkation was fairly smooth. We got on the ship, found our cabin as expected (although we were disappointed that our view was obstructed), and ...
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Sail Date: March 2020

Cabin Type: Oceanview (obstructed view)


Come Back Frustrated

Review for a South America Cruise on Island Princess

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waterangel
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

I originally chose this cruise for the itinerary. It may have sounded wonderful on paper but the experience couldn't have been further from the truth. Although some things were not Princess's fault I say 90% was. This is a very old ship that should have been in dry dock. It had problems you would expect like leaks everywhere and a musty smell throughout the ship. 3 in my room alone. The showers ...
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Sail Date: January 2020

Cabin Type: Balcony


The last Princess cruise for me!

Review for a South America Cruise on Island Princess

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capecod14
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

The reason I chose this voyage was the amazing itinerary that was offered. I had only cruised on Princess one time and I wasn’t happy. I had many friends that praise the line so I was willing to try again. Unfortunately, our experience was not a positive one. The itinerary was wonderful and we were able to get to most ports, except one due to a delay because of fueling, weather and ...
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Sail Date: January 2020

Cabin Type: Balcony


Circling South America

Review for a South America Cruise on Island Princess

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nigro271090
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise since it was 58 days and included sailing around South America. We had previously been to South America but never to all the places were we went to on this cruise. Some of the highlights for me was visiting Easter Island, Falkland Islands and Rio De Janeiro. Embarkation went smoothly, however disembarkation was delayed over one hour for our group versus the published schedule. ...
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Sail Date: January 2020

Cabin Type: Interior


Not what I expected from Princess

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correaer
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We chose it because of the itinerary, Around South America. However, on many occasions the pools were closed "under maintenance" especially on some sea days when it would have been ideal to enjoy the pool: no explanation was offered as to the issue. On this cruise of 58 days we were offered two lobster nights and only twice an offering of escargots: we expected a few more evenings with ...
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Sail Date: January 2020

Cabin Type: Oceanview (obstructed view)


Unrealized opportunities

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gulfcoastcat
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Why did I choose this cruise? I have no recollection of why I chose Princess again after a mediocre world cruise experience in 2018. What could I have been thinking? What "offer" caught my attention and convinced me to ignore my "never Princess again" decision? Whatever it was, it was a mistake to book another long cruise with this pitiful line. I had hoped, I suppose, that the Island ...
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Sail Date: January 2020

Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Balcony


Just Ok

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mar2silio
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We choose this cruise because of the timing and destinations. The info about the excursions are limited. Jamaica was not the best, very disorganized. We traveled on Celebrity last year and it was very enjoyable. This cruise the open seating is very disorganized, the showers are so small you can't move in the shower without get the bathroom floor soaked and the carpet. Food is OK. ...
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Sail Date: December 2019


So much for ROMANCE

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joe blow123456789
10+ Cruises • Age 110s

We had good experiences with Princes before, not this time. What can I say, fire alarm in the cabin going off every time we took a shower, the phone ringing 20 times afterwards telling us, then people at our door. We finally got moved after 5 days of this, but it took the fun out of our cruise already. The food was mediocre at best, but it seems all cruise lines are just not getting it food ...
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Sail Date: November 2019

Cabin Type: Balcony


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