Princess Panama Canal & Central America Cruise Reviews

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TECHNOLOGY HAS GLITCHES BUT THEY DON'T SPOIL A FANTASTIC CRUISE

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Ruby Princess

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NavalCruiser
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this cruise for three reasons. The first was a lifelong desire to see the Panama Canal. The second was how much we enjoyed our Alaska Cruise Tour with Princess before COVID. The third was - COVID was no longer a concern to us! First of all, don't get me wrong - we LOVED the cruise. The staff and crew were amazing, cheerful and helpful (especially our cabin attendant Czar). The food was ...
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Sail Date: February 2024

Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Balcony

Traveled with disabled person


Princess is killing the cruising experience

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Ruby Princess

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village-cruiser29
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Princess, what happened? I’ve been on close to 40 cruises, including over 100 days with princess, and this was by far the worst cruise I’ve ever taken. When I go on a cruise, I choose the itinerary, the food, and entertainment as reasons to cruise. Halfway through this trip to Panama Canal, I have been let down so much that for the first time, I am actually posting how disappointed I am on a ...
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Sail Date: February 2024


Nice and relaxing cruise

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Ruby Princess

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Armonk27
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

This was our 4th Princess cruise and we really wanted to see the Panama Canal. The Ruby was a good choice, not too big. We know that it will always be a struggle to get a pool deck lounge chair or a table on the pool deck. The deck above the pool usually had lounge chairs available. The Panama Canal passengers were mostly over 50, many with walkers or scooters. This time we chose a mini-suite ...
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Sail Date: February 2024

Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Balcony


We won't cruise with Princess in the future

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Emerald Princess

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Cruz59
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise mainly because it was going through the Panama Canal which was fantastic, but unfortunately two of the original stops got cancelled, the stop in San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua got cancelled just a short time after booking and Grand Cayman got cancelled as the swell was to bad for the tenders. Pros: All the staff were excellent The Medallion App seemed to work well The ...
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Sail Date: February 2024

Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Balcony


Disappointing

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DpartanFan
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We felt our experience on Ruby Princess was far less than we had experienced on other ships . Let’s start with the buffet. Although what was there tasted good the selection was like eating at “Old Country Buffet.” Cheaper cuts of meat and less variety. We also felt the entertainment was not of the quality we had experienced before. There was a very limited number of performers. Even though ...
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Sail Date: January 2024


Great ship and staff but too many sea days

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Emerald Princess

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Willwils
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

Wanted full passage Panama canal cruise and Emerald Princess delivered. I found this to be a mostly wonderfully cruise with fabulous entertainment  and games galore. While it was his last assignment on Emerald, Fernando the cruise director was everywhere helping to entertaining guests with games and contests. The shows were great,, especially the premiere of ROCK OPERA. Balcony cabin on Baja 11 ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Cabin Type: Balcony


Slightly disappointed

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sros367552
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

We had a good time and got to see and go places that we haven't been to yet. Going through the Panama Canal was the highlight of the trip, but we enjoyed all of the ports. The ship was nice and the more mature crowd was what we were looking for. The food was good and the selections from the menu were nice. The various specialty restaurants were all nice, as well. Generally, the service was ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Traveled with disabled person


Best way to experience the Panama Canal!

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Emerald Princess

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moosegrin
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

We are Long time Holland American Cruisers that took this cruise with Princess due to the timing and destination. Room: This obstructed view is fine from the view standpoint, it is at the top of the stairs from the promenade, but that was not an issue. The first 4 rooms on this deck including this one are narrower than other rooms and also have the really annoying feature of having two ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Traveled with children


Third and last cruise with princess

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IleanW
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This has our 17th cruise (not all with Princess) so we are not new to cruise ships. This was the worst cruise of all and we will not be sailing with Princess again. Sorry Princess but your services on the cruise have ruined it for us. The first day, we went on the ship tour and went up to the Lotus Spa. I asked about using the sauna/steam room and was told by the female attendant the there would ...
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Sail Date: January 2024


Misleading, but overall good

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Jennifer Ponson
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s

What made this trip was the itinerary!!! I liked that we didn’t have to sign after each purchase with the uncomfortable feeling of needing to tip extra with our special drink and dining package. The ship didn’t feel crowded even though it was at full capacity. The ship was clean and staff was great. Carpets in halls need to be changed or shampooed. My room needed updated blow dryer. My mom had a ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Traveled with children


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