Cabanas at Princess Cays

[Tfish]

Sailing Jan 15/06 on The Star ,Western Caribbean and wondered how you book a cabana for the Princess Cays.

 

I can't seem to do it on my personalizer.

 

Is there any advantage of pre-booking or is there sufficient cabanas for all?

 

Thanks

 

Fish

[luv2cruz_74]

From everything I've read, they are not necessary and even a waste of money. There are plenty of chairs in the shade, just go left off the tenders. The cabanas are to the right. JMHO.

[jerseygirl3]

We pre-ordered our cabana through Princess' website. However, I wouldn't bother again. We did this because my husband has to avoid the sun, but there were plenty of areas with shade. And the cabanas get very hot as there is no air circulating through them. It's sort of like being in a tent.

[cruzinwieds]

Just back from the Star. We took an early tender to Princess Cays and had no trouble getting a cabana. It does get crowed in the afternoon so don't wait too long.

[Stepilyn]

I agree with previous poster; the cabanas are not necessary. Put that money towards something else. We tendered in early, walked to the left as we got off tender, and had our pick of a thatched-roof hut which gave us shade. We were lucky with a beautiful day--not real hot, with a breeze and found those hours spent at Princess Cay very relaxing. The lounges we selected were not too far from the pavillion where lunch is prepared. Very convenient.

 

Have a great time.

[sueandkent]

We also agree. Cabana's are not necessary and they are not located on the nicest part of the beach either. There are lots of palapas etc. if you want shade.

[jimbug]

Question about the cabanas--on Holland America's Half Moon Cay, cabanas are sort of "luxurious" (i.e., stocked fridge, snacks, snorkel equipment, loungers, shower, a/c, waiter service, etc.), and well worth the $219/day they charge. I'm considering another Princess trip that stops at Princess Cays...what exactly *are* the cabanas here, and what do they consist of, as far as "extras"? Thanks!

[jerseygirl3]

They are nothing like the HAL cabanas. These are just those curved "tent" like umbrellas.