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We didn't make it to Costa Maya either! Mother nature really through a wrench into the cruise last week. Am Platinum on Princess now - so am looking forward to leaving from Florida next time!
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I do have to agree that the Port of Houston was the worst port I have ever sailed with - weather, extra taxes on duty free items, delay, etc.
I definitely don't fault the ship for weather. Having learned how often the Port of Houston experiences weather issues thought, you'd think that Princess would relocate its ships to Galveston where it's easier to come and go.
I was on the 11/16 sailing - the crew was very friendly and felt bad for the frustration of passengers that we were stuck in port.
The ship listing on the last night was a bit of a surprise... it was an adventure - the storm we were in was a real adventure too.
The ship seemed good for her age. Was on a different cruise line last month and that ship was old and the food was horrible - so was happy to be back on Princess.
Princess again? Definitely
Houston again? NEVER
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If you are considering cruising from Houston... DON'T!!
The channel is small so you are risking being stuck in port. We were supposed to leave on 11/16 but didn't leave until the middle of the next day because of weather.
The dock workers also dropped luggage into the water and we could see things being knocked over while they were loading the ship. Have never encountered those kinds of problems in Florida.
Also, Texas will charge you for duty free liquor when your disembark... so just save yourself stress and go out of Florida or another port for Caribbean cruises.....
Avoid Houston....
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