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My wife andI are currently on the Pacific Princess doing a 14 Caribbean cruise that leftFt. Lauderdale De 22.

 

For thosewondering what Christmas would be like on a small ship here is a review ofChristmas on Pacific Princes. There aretrees in several areas of the ship as well as other decorations. There is a large gingerbread house presentationaround the bottom of the grand staircase on deck 4.

 

ChristmasEve there was a staff choir leading a singalong in the atrium. The game Majority rules was all Christmasquestions. The main show was a comedianwith nothing holiday related.

 

 

 

OnChristmas Day started with a very nice brunch. It was a wonderful spread with buffet options as well as options toorder from a menu. There was nothingChristmas related on the menu or buffet. About the same time Santa arrived after making a stop at a nearbyCarnival ship. With only 12-15 childrenon board (681 passengers) he did not need much time to hand out gifts. He then greeted passengers at brunch and upon the pool deck before heading off.

 

The dinnermenu included ham, turkey and Christmas pudding. Around desert time the staff gathered for acouple of Christmas songs. The PA systemhad Christmas songs, including a few religious from the 22nd untilend of the 26th.

 

Each daythere has been a different Christmas movie repeating on the in cabin TV. There is no MUTS on the Pacific so no movies(or football) up on deck.

 

Gingerbreadhouse were also used as decoration in the buffet but they were removed at the endof the 26th. There was a gingerbreadmaking option for passengers.

 

This is agreat cruise/itinerary for those wanting a holiday time cruise without a lot ofchildren. After this cruise the shipstarts a world cruise and some passengers on that have got a jump start on herenow.

 

We were onthe Crown Princess from Dec 1 – 22. The5 day De 17 -22 was about two thirds blue cards with lots of children. There were well behaved – only issue was witha senior that got kicked off for bad behavior.

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My wife andI are currently on the Pacific Princess doing a 14 Caribbean cruise that leftFt. Lauderdale De 22.

 

For thosewondering what Christmas would be like on a small ship here is a review ofChristmas on Pacific Princes. There aretrees in several areas of the ship as well as other decorations. There is a large gingerbread house presentationaround the bottom of the grand staircase on deck 4.

 

ChristmasEve there was a staff choir leading a singalong in the atrium. The game Majority rules was all Christmasquestions. The main show was a comedianwith nothing holiday related.

 

 

 

OnChristmas Day started with a very nice brunch. It was a wonderful spread with buffet options as well as options toorder from a menu. There was nothingChristmas related on the menu or buffet. About the same time Santa arrived after making a stop at a nearbyCarnival ship. With only 12-15 childrenon board (681 passengers) he did not need much time to hand out gifts. He then greeted passengers at brunch and upon the pool deck before heading off.

 

The dinnermenu included ham, turkey and Christmas pudding. Around desert time the staff gathered for acouple of Christmas songs. The PA systemhad Christmas songs, including a few religious from the 22nd untilend of the 26th.

 

Each daythere has been a different Christmas movie repeating on the in cabin TV. There is no MUTS on the Pacific so no movies(or football) up on deck.

 

Gingerbreadhouse were also used as decoration in the buffet but they were removed at the endof the 26th. There was a gingerbreadmaking option for passengers.

 

This is agreat cruise/itinerary for those wanting a holiday time cruise without a lot ofchildren. After this cruise the shipstarts a world cruise and some passengers on that have got a jump start on herenow.

 

We were onthe Crown Princess from Dec 1 – 22. The5 day De 17 -22 was about two thirds blue cards with lots of children. There were well behaved – only issue was witha senior that got kicked off for bad behavior.

 

 

Thank you so much for this! I had often wondered what it would be like. We will be spending next Halloween on board. I wonder if there will be trick or treating.

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No announced plans yet for New Years but I imagine a deck party weather permitting - else move to Pacific lounge. Atrium area is too small.

 

On Crown passenger was removed for hitting another passenger over seats in main theater and then threating staff - this is second hand based on witness I talked to. Someone in a large group sat in a chair in front row she felt entitled to - not sure if just a case of entitlement or a case of someone taking a "save" seat but when it comes to threating to kill security staff you are out of Princess good book.

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Thank you for this post. Always wanted to do a cruise over Christmas so we've booked it this year on Pacific. By any chance, do you remember if the shops were open in St. Barthelemy on Christmas Day?

 

My wife andI are currently on the Pacific Princess doing a 14 Caribbean cruise that leftFt. Lauderdale De 22.

 

For thosewondering what Christmas would be like on a small ship here is a review ofChristmas on Pacific Princes. There aretrees in several areas of the ship as well as other decorations. There is a large gingerbread house presentationaround the bottom of the grand staircase on deck 4.

 

ChristmasEve there was a staff choir leading a singalong in the atrium. The game Majority rules was all Christmasquestions. The main show was a comedianwith nothing holiday related.

 

 

 

OnChristmas Day started with a very nice brunch. It was a wonderful spread with buffet options as well as options toorder from a menu. There was nothingChristmas related on the menu or buffet. About the same time Santa arrived after making a stop at a nearbyCarnival ship. With only 12-15 childrenon board (681 passengers) he did not need much time to hand out gifts. He then greeted passengers at brunch and upon the pool deck before heading off.

 

The dinnermenu included ham, turkey and Christmas pudding. Around desert time the staff gathered for acouple of Christmas songs. The PA systemhad Christmas songs, including a few religious from the 22nd untilend of the 26th.

 

Each daythere has been a different Christmas movie repeating on the in cabin TV. There is no MUTS on the Pacific so no movies(or football) up on deck.

 

Gingerbreadhouse were also used as decoration in the buffet but they were removed at the endof the 26th. There was a gingerbreadmaking option for passengers.

 

This is agreat cruise/itinerary for those wanting a holiday time cruise without a lot ofchildren. After this cruise the shipstarts a world cruise and some passengers on that have got a jump start on herenow.

 

We were onthe Crown Princess from Dec 1 – 22. The5 day De 17 -22 was about two thirds blue cards with lots of children. There were well behaved – only issue was witha senior that got kicked off for bad behavior.

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We are on the Dec. 22 Pacific Princess cruise this year. Not an active Roll Call. I was on a Christmas cruise years ago. There use to be a tradition to have a Christmas tree on the highest point of the ship. Wonder if they still do that. Also, officers were allowed to have their family on-board.

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It was Sandy but I understand she's gone back home (not far from where we live) and it's now someone named Lindsay that I don't know.

 

Lindsay is from South Africa and she's a hoot. We were invited to the Most Traveled Passenger luncheon by mistake (we were on the backup list and the invitations went out anyway). We really got to know her when she had to call and attempt to graciously rescind the invitation. Had a lot of fun with that one.

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Thank you for this post. Always wanted to do a cruise over Christmas so we've booked it this year on Pacific. By any chance, do you remember if the shops were open in St. Barthelemy on Christmas Day?

Come over and join our Roll Call for the cruise.

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2513896&page=20

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