Leo Mcgary Posted April 10, 2018 #1 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Hello all a little late in starting this , we boarded Island Princess yesterday and will be on her for 19 days, so far so good . I will try to post some pictures and answer any questions you might have. Here are a few pictures of our pre cruise hotel The Double Tree San Pedro Here is Island Princess slipping into port yesterday morning P.S. I'm using an IPad this trip so bear with me, Thanks for following along, Sent from my SM-T820 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aknursemom Posted April 10, 2018 #2 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Thank you for posting! I am sailing on Island in 36 days and am very interested in anything you have to report! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Mcgary Posted April 10, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Embarkation day Patter Sent from my SM-T820 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoMom!! Posted April 10, 2018 #4 Share Posted April 10, 2018 So thrilled to see this!! I have dear friends on this cruise who have never done Princess! So happy I can follow along.... thanks! Have a wonderful time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Mcgary Posted April 10, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted April 10, 2018 LAFD gave us a nice send off Sent from my SM-T820 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen1122 Posted April 10, 2018 #6 Share Posted April 10, 2018 I stalk CC for anything Island Princess will be on her Oct 11th for Panama Canal our first Princess cruise Thank you for sharing Sent from my SM-T550 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted April 11, 2018 #7 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Thanks looking forward for more. Great photos so far. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted April 11, 2018 #8 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalTraveler Posted April 11, 2018 #9 Share Posted April 11, 2018 I stalk CC for anything Island Princess will be on her Oct 11th for Panama Canal our first Princess cruise Thank you for sharing Sent from my SM-T550 using Forums mobile app Read my review from last year. We had a corner balcony aft which was outstanding for watching the canal transit. On the other hand, the room was described by the customer service manager as being a known "noisy cabin." Rattles, not just vibration. Also, refrigerator problems (and it is not a refrigerator, according to the staff) and no hot water about a third of the cruise. (We used the showers in the spa.) I'd take the Island again but not the new cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aknursemom Posted April 11, 2018 #10 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Thank you for posting the patters and all of the wonderful pictures! I'm looking forward to more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted April 11, 2018 #11 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Leo, great start to your review. How many days is your cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexyaznboy Posted April 11, 2018 #12 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Thanks for posts, I will be following! I am looking at Island for possible Panama Canal in October. Do you find it crowded due to addition of cabins and do you miss having an International Cafe? Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Mcgary Posted April 11, 2018 Author #13 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Leo, great start to your review. How many days is your cruise?19 days round trip from San Pedro, we over night in Lake Guatan. Sent from my SM-T820 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Mcgary Posted April 11, 2018 Author #14 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Thanks for posts, I will be following! I am looking at Island for possible Panama Canal in October. Do you find it crowded due to addition of cabins and do you miss having an International Cafe? Enjoy!We have not been to any shows yet, but if we do they will be the late one 21:30 , any we have a set reservation in the Provence dining room at 19:30.....but no the ship does seem overly crowded. I will get some photos of the promanade hallways during the day which are always empty. Sent from my SM-T820 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Mcgary Posted April 11, 2018 Author #15 Share Posted April 11, 2018 We had a good turnout for out Meet and Greet yesterday , Callie Smit the Cruise Director made an appearance as well as Michael the entertainment director and Martin the customer relatons manager. So far great cruise, Great staff, good food, this will be our second sea day , steaming south at 19 knots with overcast skies. Thanks for tuning in more to follow. Sent from my SM-T820 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing husky Posted April 11, 2018 #16 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Read my review from last year. We had a corner balcony aft which was outstanding for watching the canal transit. On the other hand, the room was described by the customer service manager as being a known "noisy cabin." Rattles, not just vibration. Also, refrigerator problems (and it is not a refrigerator, according to the staff) and no hot water about a third of the cruise. (We used the showers in the spa.) I'd take the Island again but not the new cabins., I have felt the "rattles" in those corner suites, but I have had one in the middle....and it was great, no rattles, few vibrations, I would do it again in a heartbeat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Mcgary Posted April 11, 2018 Author #17 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Patter for yesterday Sent from my SM-T820 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Mcgary Posted April 11, 2018 Author #18 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Today's patters Sent from my SM-T820 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Mcgary Posted April 11, 2018 Author #19 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Hello all we are really enjoying the lazy sea days, tonight will be our first formal night. The weather so far has been great overcast in the morning but i clears by midmorning. the movie Big was playing on MUTS this morning Sent from my SM-T820 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Mcgary Posted April 11, 2018 Author #20 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Thanks for posts, I will be following! I am looking at Island for possible Panama Canal in October. Do you find it crowded due to addition of cabins and do you miss having an International Cafe? Enjoy! Here are a couple pictures of the Promenade deck taken at around noon Sent from my SM-T820 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted April 12, 2018 #21 Share Posted April 12, 2018 wow no one at the pool or promendade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aknursemom Posted April 12, 2018 #22 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Any reports on the cabins? Do you happen to be in one of the newer ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Mcgary Posted April 12, 2018 Author #23 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Any reports on the cabins? Do you happen to be in one of the newer ones? We are in one of the older cabins , a minisuite starboard side aft, the cabin itself is a little tired but it does have the new mattress and 2 new flat sceen TV's which are mounted to the wall. As far as our cabin we picked it for the location, very little foot traffic passing by and it has a fully covered balcony. Sent from my SM-T820 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted April 12, 2018 #24 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Thank you so much for your daily reports on your fabulous cruise! I love the pictures! I hope you have an amazing time traversing the Canal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Mcgary Posted April 13, 2018 Author #25 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Yesterday's patter Sent from my SM-T820 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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