Caribbean Princess photo review 2018 : Suite and sour

[scubacruiserx2]

Some suite and sour bullet points

Suite (y)

 

Balcony was great

 

Location

Room size

Private dining room

Dinner from the MDR was also served to the cabin

Laundry included

Sour (n)

 

Hot water went out and wasn't hot after repair

Drinking water was supposed to be 2 bottles a day per person . We only got 6 bottles total .

Buffet was only open on 1 side and was crowded

AC vent inside of the closet and vent outside are noisy

We had to pay for 4 people to have the ultimate balcony dinner for 3 ( 4 main courses ) . No photos taken at the dinner .

We have done this same itinerary 4 or more times with only 2 time changes . This cruise had 4 time changes .

Suite and Sour :eek:

We had priority tenders going but not returning

We had an escort to lunch after we got our key cards but before we got them there was a common line until we cleared security.

 

This was our first time diving with our dive provider of over 20 years after the passing of our friend /owner . It was also our first cruise after the passing of Tyler's dad several months ago and my mom a couple of weeks before the cruise . They are greatly loved and missed !!! <|3<|3<|3

 

 

Edited July 31, 2018 by scubacruiserx2

[Gracie115]

How did you like the Regal compared to the Eclipse ?

 

 

We like the Regal, but nowhere near as much as the Eclipse. It's a lot bigger and we didn't like the fact that there was nowhere you could walk to the front of the ship, which is one of my favorite things to do in the evening, go up top and let the wind blow through your hair....

 

We did like the wine bar, Vines, A LOT.

 

If we go on Princess again we will pay the extra to have Club Class dining. The anytime dining wasn't much fun, they would hand you a beeper and the wait was excessive a few times.

 

We've been on the Eclipse 3 times now and enjoyed it every time.

[Gracie115]

 

It was also our first cruise after the passing of Tyler's dad several months ago and my mom a couple of weeks before the cruise . They are greatly loved and missed !!! <|3<|3<|3

 

 

I'm sorry about the loss of your Mother and Tyler's Dad...you all have had a lot to deal with the last few years, hopefully the next few will be better.

[MicCanberra]

Some suite and sour bullet points

Suite (y)

 

Balcony was great

 

Location

Room size

Private dining room

Dinner from the MDR was also served to the cabin

Laundry included

Sour (n)

 

Hot water went out and wasn't hot after repair

Drinking water was supposed to be 2 bottles a day per person . We only got 6 bottles total .

Buffet was only open on 1 side and was crowded

AC vent inside of the closet and vent outside are noisy

We had to pay for 4 people to have the ultimate balcony dinner for 3 ( 4 main courses ) . No photos taken at the dinner .

We have done this same itinerary 4 or more times with only 2 time changes . This cruise had 4 time changes .

Suite and Sour :eek:

We had priority tenders going but not returning

We had an escort to lunch after we got our key cards but before we got them there was a common line until we cleared security.

 

This was our first time diving with our dive provider of over 20 years after the passing of our friend /owner . It was also our first cruise after the passing of Tyler's dad several months ago and my mom a couple of weeks before the cruise . They are greatly loved and missed !!! <|3<|3<|3

Thanks for the summary.

So sorry to hear of the losses in your family and of your friend, it must have been a very tough time for all of you and especially Tyler.

[Woobstr112G]

Joe;

I can't believe I only now just discovered your review thread. Thanks for taking the time to post your thoughts/pictures. Holli & I offer our condolences on the loss of your mother. I hope our paths cross on a future voyage.....:):):)

 

Bob

Edited August 1, 2018 by Woobstr112G

[perfect match]

This was our first time diving with our dive provider of over 20 years after the passing of our friend /owner . It was also our first cruise after the passing of Tyler's dad several months ago and my mom a couple of weeks before the cruise . They are greatly loved and missed !!! <|3<|3<|3

 

 

 

I'm very sorry to hear of all of your recent losses. It is never easy to lose a friend, a mother, or a father, and to lost all three over a short period of time even more so. Those who are gone will live on forever in your hearts and in your minds. I hope that over time the memories of those you have lost will be as comforting to you as my memories of those I have lost have become to me. Barry and I send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family, and our condolences on your losses.

[caribill]

Sour (n)

Drinking water was supposed to be 2 bottles a day per person . We only got 6 bottles total . Others report that if the previous day's bottles were visible, new ones were not put in the cabin. If you did not get the bottles when you should have, did you speak with your cabin steward?

Buffet was only open on 1 side and was crowded Was this every time you went or only on embarkation day for lunch?

We had to pay for 4 people to have the ultimate balcony dinner for 3 ( 4 main courses ) . No photos taken at the dinner . Did you ask while on board why the photos were not taken?

 

see above in red

[scubacruiserx2]

see above in red

Drinking water was supposed to be 2 bottles a day per person . We only got 6 bottles total . Others report that if the previous day's bottles were visible, new ones were not put in the cabin. If you did not get the bottles when you should have, did you speak with your cabin steward?

Buffet was only open on 1 side and was crowded Was this every time you went or only on embarkation day for lunch?

We had to pay for 4 people to have the ultimate balcony dinner for 3 ( 4 main courses ) . No photos taken at the dinner . Did you ask while on board why the photos were not taken?

 

Hello caribill.

Yes we did talk to our cabin steward about it before we ran out of water and wanted to give him a chance to work it out. He spoke with his supervisor who refused to give the waters.

Only when we visited the buffet. We did visit daily for tea and snacks and the ice was out every time and the cool water was only in pitchers at one end of the seating area. Most of our meals were in the Club Class Dining or Specialty Dining.

We have had the Balcony Dinner several times, so we were ready and waiting for the photographer 1 hour before.The photographer usually comes before dinner or at the beginning with appetizers and drinks. When we asked about the photographer we were told they would come during or after the dinner. It was late by the time we finished and decided to follow-up the next day. We became busy with enjoying the rest of our cruise...

[scubacruiserx2]

Thank you Gracie, Mic , Bob and Nancy . Your kind thoughts and words are greatly appreciated !!! :):):D

[scubacruiserx2]

We like the Regal, but nowhere near as much as the Eclipse. It's a lot bigger and we didn't like the fact that there was nowhere you could walk to the front of the ship, which is one of my favorite things to do in the evening, go up top and let the wind blow through your hair....

 

I agree. Some of the newer ships seem to be chopping up the open areas and filling the space with other venues, activities or cabins.

The Caribbean Princess does have a couple of places where you can walk to the front of the ship on top of the bridge and to the bow .

[MicCanberra]

Love that bow shot.:D

[scubacruiserx2]

Love that bow shot.:D

 

Thanks , shot with a Canon . :bottle-pop:

[MicCanberra]

Nice one. :ship:

Thanks , shot with a Canon . :bottle-pop:

[Gracie115]

I agree. Some of the newer ships seem to be chopping up the open areas and filling the space with other venues, activities or cabins.

The Caribbean Princess does have a couple of places where you can walk to the front of the ship on top of the bridge and to the bow .

 

 

This is great to know! Caribbean Princess is one of the ships we are considering for a fall cruise....

 

Wonderful pictures, as always.

[scubacruiserx2]

This is great to know! Caribbean Princess is one of the ships we are considering for a fall cruise....

 

Wonderful pictures, as always.

 

Thanks Gracie !

 

More photos from the bridge

Bow shot when the water was very smooth

The bow and clouds reflected in the sea

How many flying fish can you see ?

[MicCanberra]

Those last two shots are awesome, I count at least ten.

[scubacruiserx2]

Those last two shots are awesome, I count at least ten.

 

You have better eyes than I do Mic ! ;)

[scubacruiserx2]

We're sorry that we have been busy . We booked our next cruise and flights today . :):D

 

Antarctica !

 

 

[MicCanberra]

We're sorry that we have been busy . We booked our next cruise and flights today . :):D

 

Antarctica !

 

 

Excellent news.

[abbydancer2003]

We're sorry that we have been busy . We booked our next cruise and flights today . :):D

 

Antarctica !

 

 

 

Excellent news.

 

Yes, although I'm still sorry you're not going with us in January.

[perfect match]

Joe and Pat, congratulations on your Antarctica cruise booking! Your itinerary looks wonderful! Truly a bucket list experience for both of you, I'm sure! No apologies necessary. :cool:

[MicCanberra]

At least you get the Chilean fiords with this itinerary. Xmas time I suppose.

[scubacruiserx2]

Yes, although I'm still sorry you're not going with us in January.

 

We are sorry that we couldn't go with you too . The Eclipse is one of our favorite ships also but we would have to miss :

The Osorno Volcano

Lunch at the Yankee way lodge

The Amalia glacier

 

Torres del Paine

 

Glacier Alley with it's 5 glaciers

And the Beagle Canal

And the Chilean Fjords which IOHO surpasses the beauty of Norway or Alaska .

[scubacruiserx2]

Joe and Pat, congratulations on your Antarctica cruise booking! Your itinerary looks wonderful! Truly a bucket list experience for both of you, I'm sure! No apologies necessary. :cool:

 

Yes , Antarctica is at the top of our list and ... we booked a Neptune Suite to boot . So I guess it will be a Neptune Suite and Pisco Sours the next time ! :):D

 

[scubacruiserx2]

At least you get the Chilean fiords with this itinerary. Xmas time I suppose.

 

Yes ! We have The Beagle Canal , Glacier Alley and Ushuaia scheduled for Christmas day !