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About Your Ship: Golden Princess

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Departs San Pedro (Los Angeles) aboard Princess Cruises – Golden Princess

Sailing Date(s): April 29, 2014


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	Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 65+ Cruise Experience: 2 - 3 cruises Traveler Type: Singles/friends Stateroom Type: Balcony Excellent cruise by Joyce S. from Auberry, CA Sailing date: May 2010 Pros: how happy the crew seemed to be to all. The accommodations and food. Cons: nothing I was totally impressed in how clean the ship was; the crew members were very polite and had smiling faces; the food was excellent. Ship Details: Ship Quality Dining/Food Very talented chefs. Excellent Stateroom Quality The cabin crew men were very efficient and mannerly. We had no complaints at all. Ship Staff Quality The crew seemed to want to please in whatever way they could. Entertainment & Activities Thoroughly enjoyed Ray Coussins and the floor shows. Read this user's port of call reviews: Juneau, Alaska; Ketchikan, Alaska; Skagway, Alaska; Victoria, British Columbia Collapse List of Ports Ports of Call: Juneau, Alaska Tour guide very friendly and knowledgeable of the area. The salmon bake was excellent. Ketchikan, Alaska Skagway, Alaska Musher's camp is a must see for animal lovers. Victoria, British Columbia Must see Butchart Gardens. Tour guides very knowledgeable and friendly. 4 out of 5 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 65+ Cruise Experience: 4 - 6 cruises Traveler Type: Couple Stateroom Type: Inside A wonderful cruise. by Joseph Herrmann from Sacramento, CA Sailing date: Apr 2010 Pros: Dining and entertainment Cons: Dealing with the elevators and the tiny shower. The Staff was wonderful and the food was good. We enjoyed the cafe for our lunch, especially the Quiches. It was the first time we had an inside cabin. We would have enjoyed a cabin with a view as we could never determine daylight. Hopefully, we can have better accomodations next cruise. Ship Details: Ship Quality Ship size too large, difficulty in taking an elevator. Dining/Food Stateroom Quality Shower area too small - otherwise statement was very clean and comfortable in spite of being an inside cabin. Ship Staff Quality Entertainment & Activities 3 out of 4 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 50 - 65 Cruise Experience: 4 - 6 cruises Traveler Type: Couple Stateroom Type: Balcony Stormy weather by Jan P from Beaumont, CA Sailing date: Mar 2010 Pros: Entertainment Cons: Service, Food, Weather I don't know if the economy has affected all the shipping lines, but I was disappointed in the quality of the entire cruise. The first people to greet you are the ones selling the Coca Cola Cards...TACKY!! Never have we been offered pork belly on the dinner menu before, the steaks were not that good but the fish was very good. Ship Details: Ship Quality Dining/Food Stateroom Quality Even though we paid $10.50 per day per person, it appeared that many of the services required an additional tip. If you order any kind of juice after 11:00 am, you will pay for it plus tip. Ship Staff Quality Our ship Stewardess was not good at all, however others in our party were very happy with their's. Luck of the draw. Entertainment & Activities 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 50 - 65 Cruise Experience: 2 - 3 cruises Traveler Type: Couple Stateroom Type: Balcony Cruising for Trouble by Mark H. from Omaha, nebraska Sailing date: Jan 2010 Pros: The staff and the food in the dining room was excellent. Cons: The ship has stopped using mandatory hand sanitizers at the dining areas and other places on ghe sheip. Thie caused our ship to have a round of the flu that hit a larger percentage of the passengers. Though the claim to comply with the CDC, that does not meantthat they are doing all that is possib Staff is excellent, food in dining rooms is gexcellent. The buffet is not good nor is it sanitary. Entertainment was excellent Ship Details: Ship Quality Use of hand sanitizer has been reduced due. No longer forced to sanitize hands prior to using buffet. Lot of people caught the flu while traveling on the ship. Princess needs to revisit their sanitation policy as far as placement of hand sanitizers Dining/Food With the exception of the Buffet. The food was excellent, the hours of service was above average. A hamburger grill, piza paror, and ice cream stand is open most of the day and evening. The internet cafe has excellent soups, sandwiches, and salads. Quality of food was exceptional. However, the buffet food was sub standard, and it was a breeding ground for intestional ailments and influenza. Not much attention to customer sanitization. And an indifference at the Pursor's office about the health issues on the ship. Stateroom Quality Very pleased with both accomodation and service. Ship Staff Quality The best we have experienced. Service was exceptional, and very personalized. The staff new our names and preferences by the end of the cruise. Entertainment & Activities Entertainment was very good. Allways something to do, or see. Piano players in both bars, novelty acts, chefs, artists, all for your enjoyment. Movies show outside on a drive-in sized screen were excellent. 6 out of 6 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Cruise Experience: 4 - 6 cruises Traveler Type: Couple Stateroom Type: Balcony Alaska Cruise by Ron O. from Orlando, FL Sailing date: Aug 2009 Pros: Breath-taking views and wonderful shore excursions. Cons: Food wasn't as good as other cruises I've taken The ship was standard in many respects, but tastefully decorated and seemed to cater to the older crowd which was drawn to this cruise. Ship Details: Ship Quality Dining/Food The food just didn't "wow" me. Stateroom Quality Ship Staff Quality Entertainment & Activities Read this user's port of call reviews: Juneau, Alaska; Ketchikan, Alaska; Skagway, Alaska; Victoria, British Columbia Collapse List of Ports Ports of Call: Juneau, Alaska We saw a few whales, but not that many. Also, boats from other shore excursions seemed to get a lot closer to the whales than ours. Ketchikan, Alaska Don't Miss: Seaplane to the misty fjords is amazing! Skagway, Alaska Don't Miss: Whitepass railroad Victoria, British Columbia Nice city! 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 50 - 65 Cruise Experience: First cruise Traveler Type: Couple Great service, everyone was very profess by A Traveler from Winlock, WA Sailing date: Sep 2007 Pros: The ship overall. I would have truned around and went right back. I would deffinately do this again are your ship A+++++++++. Ship Details: Dining/Food Stateroom Quality Ship Staff Quality Entertainment & Activities Children's Programs Read this user's port of call reviews: Juneau, Alaska; Ketchikan, Alaska; Skagway, Alaska; Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska Collapse List of Ports Ports of Call: Juneau, Alaska Glaicer outstanding, locals were great. I cannot enough about it. Don't Miss: The red dog saloon and the glaciers. Ketchikan, Alaska Great place. Beautiful also. Skagway, Alaska All was beautiful. Needed more time to roam around. Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska The glacier was breathtaking. Very satisfying. 22 out of 27 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 50 - 65 Cruise Experience: 2 - 3 cruises Traveler Type: Couple Ship Review by Lila from Denver Sailing date: Sep 2007 Ship Details: Dining/Food Stateroom Quality Ship Staff Quality Entertainment & Activities Read this user's port of call reviews: Juneau, Alaska; Ketchikan, Alaska; Skagway, Alaska; Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska Collapse List of Ports Ports of Call: Juneau, Alaska Ketchikan, Alaska Skagway, Alaska Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska 8 out of 10 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 50 - 65 Cruise Experience: 7+ cruises Traveler Type: Singles/friends Very laid back... by Dee from Arlington, Texas Sailing date: Sep 2007 Pros: The ease of getting around with lots of elevators. We were looking for a restful cruise with plenty to see and do at our own pace and we got it. A beautiful cabin with balcony, good food choices, saw lots of whale, the weather cooperated, good shore excursions to choose from. When it was over - we were exhausted but rested! Ship Details: Dining/Food Stateroom Quality We were surprised to find out that we had been upgraded to a larger suite and it was just wonderful. The balcony was perfect for our trip. Ship Staff Quality Read this user's port of call reviews: Juneau, Alaska; Ketchikan, Alaska; Skagway, Alaska; Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska Collapse List of Ports Ports of Call: Juneau, Alaska Don't Miss: White water rafting. Ketchikan, Alaska Skagway, Alaska Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska 14 out of 18 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 30 - 49 Cruise Experience: 2 - 3 cruises Traveler Type: Couple Would sail again on this ship. by Jacksan from St. Paul, MN Sailing date: Sep 2007 Pros: Spaciousness without feeling big and crowded - a good use of space. A sensible and mature use of colors in the interior. A very-well rounded service on an excellent ship. Ship Details: Dining/Food Good if not excellent. Stateroom Quality A very nice room with a huge balcony. Ship Staff Quality A little more personal service in the dining rooms might not hurt. Entertainment & Activities Activities: Always something going on. Entertainment: Excellent. Read this user's port of call reviews: Juneau, Alaska; Ketchikan, Alaska; Skagway, Alaska; Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska Collapse List of Ports Ports of Call: Juneau, Alaska Juneau - Much to do. We did Mendenhall Glacier, whale watching, and Mt. Roberts Tram. Very good! Don't Miss: Whale watching and Mt. Roberts Tram. Ketchikan, Alaska Misty Fjord's Flightseeing is a must! Don't Miss: Misty Fjord's Flightseeing. Skagway, Alaska Go to Yukon. We took the Yukon Exploration excursion, taking the WPYR train up, transfering in Frasier to a bus, and driving into the Yukon. Highly recommended. Don't Miss: WPYR train. Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska Tracy Arm - Gorgeous! What a beautiful place. Don't Miss: Be out on the deck. 3 out of 4 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 30 - 49 Cruise Experience: 2 - 3 cruises Traveler Type: Couple Great. by A Traveler from New York, NY Sailing date: Aug 2007 Overall great service on the ship. The Alaskan route is the best we tried so far. Less commercialized than others. Ship Details: Dining/Food The food in buffet restaurant could be improved. Stateroom Quality Ship Staff Quality Housekeeping staff broke my laptop's screen. Entertainment & Activities Children's Programs The youngest did not seem to like the activities. Read this user's port of call reviews: Juneau, Alaska; Ketchikan, Alaska; Skagway, Alaska; Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska Collapse List of Ports Ports of Call: Juneau, Alaska Don't Miss: Whale and wildlife watching. Ketchikan, Alaska Skagway, Alaska The train ride is great, but a little too long for kids (2.5 hours). Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska Breathtaking glaciers. Don't Miss: Glaciers. 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful?
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