Well, I sailed on the Oosterdam twice.
Like night & day each time.
Old, bug bite in bed, had package- they cancelled my excursion and none suitable as a replacement they said- would no t let me use excursion credit elsewhere on ship. Can water. No Diet Coke until second day. No bacon for 2 weeks. Food quality suffered a lot. A newer ship maybe much different. TA was like a retirement home atmosphere to us. But hey, I paid less then $900 pp CAD fare plus the package.
Princess has come out with newer ships that will attract families.SUN. Adding:
I was not able to make dining reservations pre cruise. Long line ups. I asked at restaurant & GS and was told we could eat up in the buffet on formal night.
Glad to see others have had enjoyable cruises on HAL like I did the first time.
Excellent experience for us, several times. Yes, it got busy. Go earlier than they tell you. Princess reps are clearly there to sign you in, ticket to board coach, take your luggage. There are toilets, coffee shop and seats.
I expected this. I always prepay crew appreciation, wifi, purchase case of water right after I book cruise. These are refunded to my credit card IF I end up cancelling the cruise.
This is a very important thread. Very relevant especially now.
I have 4 Princess booked. I have been receiving these calls about once a week. Sometimes it says Princess and other times Santa Clarita. I let it go to voicemail now.