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Had a Good Time for the Most Part by
Gregory A from Chicago Sailing date: Apr 2009Pros: Staff is very attentive, the food is good Cons: Embarkation not efficient, Shore excursion issues Although we had a good time, my wife and I agreed that this cruise was not as good as the other 3 we have taken with Princess. I can't put my finger on the specific issue so maybe it was just us but it didn't seem like people laughed as much as our last cruise.
The embarkation process seemed to take a long time. Not all the check in stations were manned. We arrived after 3 as the cruise line suggested but it still took in excess of an hour to get on the ship from the time we arrived at the cruise terminal.
We also had a shore excursion conflict on Antigua. Luckily we discovered the mix up in our ticket package but it would have been nice if the shore excursion desk was more proactive. Instead we had to find the error. It turned out that we made our reservations on the web but the tour operator cancelled at the last moment. The shore excursion desk just moved the time without checking to see if we had another excursion planned.
The itinerary was great but we caught a bad break on the timing. All the shops were closed on Barbados due to a holiday. The same thing happened later in the cruise when we were in St. Thomas. This was not all that big a deal to me but if you like to shop a lot then you would have been disappointed. Ship QualityNo gripes here Dining/Food
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Ship Staff QualityThe staff did everything in their power to ensure we had a good time. Entertainment & ActivitiesI would have liked my comedy performers. 
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St. John's, AntiguaDon't Miss: Check out the zip line. Bridgetown, BarbadosThe shops in town were closed for Hero's Day so the shopping was limited to what was right by the ship
Castries, St. LuciaThis is a beautiful island.
Don't Miss: I enjoyed the catamaran trip to the Pitons Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.It was carnival so the shops in town were closed.
Don't Miss: On deck open sail racing - If you don't do anything else, do this. Tortola, British Virgin IslandsMy favorite island on this cruise.
Don't Miss: Take a trip to Kane Garden Bay  3 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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  Great Time by
Natalie R. from Phoenix, AZ Sailing date: Oct 2008Pros: Food and entertainment Cons: Amount you have to pay for cruise pictures. We had the best time on the cruise. We had 3 days at sea and the crew made sure the people onboard were having a great time. The was a HUGE screen by the pool deck so you could enjoy a few movies. The entertainment, avtivities and the food were great.
Will suggest to friends and family. The staff was on point and our cabin guy was really nice and helpful. Ship Quality
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A Wonderful Cruise!!! by
Lourdes U from Baltimore, MD Sailing date: Oct 2008Pros: Customer Service Cons: Waiting on hold for room service. Ship was huge! Ship Qualityit was very clean and uodated. Dining/FoodFood was great! The steakhouse and italian restarant are a MUST DO !!!! Stateroom QualityRooms were nice. Could use new comforters but were very clean. Had interoir cabin which was great because we had no idea what time sun came up and were able to sleep in. Ship Staff QualityWonderful, Aldo went above and beyond!!1
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St. John's, AntiguaBeaches are wonderful must go to any beach.
Basseterre, St. KittsDid really same very long.
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.Love it!!! Shopping is great. Food was wonderful.
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Good experience. by
A Traveler from South Florida Sailing date: Sep 2007Pros: Anytime dining. Everything was satisfactory, but nothing was spectacular either. The ship was very clean and the crew worked really hard but no one was overly friendly. We liked anytime dining but the food was much better if you ate early in the evening. Overall it was a good experience. We were never hungry or bored and had a nice vacation, we would do it again. The only issue was customer service after we returned. A family member ordered a gift of champagne and strawberries for us and we never received it. They issued a refund but it was a hassle. They didn't really care about their mistake and it didn't leave a good impression. Dining/Food
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Cozumel, Mexico
George Town, Grand Cayman
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)
Just a nice beach day.
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Most relaxing and friendly cruise. by
Chris from Palm Bay, FL Sailing date: Aug 2007Pros: Movies under the stars experience. Not a prty ship like other cruise lines which suited us. Great service, friendliest staff, movies under the stars was fantastic. The shows were not the best though. Dining/Food
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Ship Staff QualityEven in the casual dining area the staff was very attentive. Most refreshing.
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Entertainment: Movies under the stars was the best experience.
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Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
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This was the best vacation we have ever by
Jill from Warren, Michigan Sailing date: Aug 2007Pros: The whole thing was wonderful. Falling asleep on my balcony at night was great.
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Stateroom QualityThe bathroom was bigger then I expected. The shower was plenty big enough.
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Entertainment: Different entertainment in every lounge so much it would take 3or 4 trips to see it all. Children's Programs
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Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)Beautiful.
Swimming in the ocean was so clear it was like being in a tank.
Don't Miss: You must swim in the ocean you'll never forget it. Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.Don't Miss: The shopping. Philipsburg, St. MaartenGreat time.
I had a great bus driver who answered all our questions. My husband went on the dolphin trip he also enjoyed his self.
Don't Miss: The sea and see was great. 10 out of 11 people found this review helpful.
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Ship Review by
Graeme from Goleta Sailing date: Aug 2007
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Cozumel, Mexico
George Town, Grand Cayman
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)
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Great destinations. by
Joseph from Kansas City, KS, USA Sailing date: Jul 2007Pros: The ships best features were the ease and accessiblity of everything. The desinations were amazing, the US Virgin Islands were top notch, and the activities were fun. I would cruise again with princess but I would choose a different destination next time just to see more of the world!!! Dining/Food
Stateroom QualityEverything was great except that the two twin beds pushed together made it hard because of the crack that you had to sleep on.
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Entertainment & ActivitiesActivities: The activities were great except that we felt that they were all packed together and usually right after dinner.
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Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)Paddle boats.
We went paddle boating and it was fun, but I caution all... it is very tiring.
Don't Miss: Take advantage of the water sports. Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.Megan's Bay, don't miss it!
We toured the island on two different excursion, the mountain top-scenic view, and the coral world. I would have rather gone to the coral world early in the morning and went swimming on Megan's bay but we miss that opportunity, don't do the same. The beach is just beautiful!!
Don't Miss: Megan's Bay. Philipsburg, St. MaartenScuba diving.
My bride and I chose the guided scuba diving off shore excursion and it was amazing. The dive shop and crew in St. Maarten are just great and it was all for a great price. I would dive again with them any time.
Don't Miss: Scuba diving. 2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Pleasing trip. by
Geoff from Michigan Sailing date: Jul 2007Pros: The Staff was professional and friendly. The itinary was delightful. The overal trip was enjoyable, and the itinery was delightful. The ship's Decor was lacking, Cheap Prints lots of foe finish, reminded me of Las Vegas Excalibar finish. Dining/Food
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Ralph from Dallas, Texas Sailing date: Sep 2007
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Cozumel, MexicoLoved the rock climbing and such.
George Town, Grand CaymanVery disappointed in Sting Ray City. Very few sting rays to see.
Ocho Rios, JamaicaThe port was a nasty commercial vessle port. The people were very intrusive and rude. The tour guide was very nice and helpful. The rafting was very peaceful.
Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)
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