KarenS001 Posted February 10, 2023 #1 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Hello. I’m thinking of planning an alaska cruise on the crown princess in Summer. Im a bit skeptical because I heard that there was engine trouble last summer and many people’s vacations were ruined. Does anybody know if they fixed this during the dry dock in October? I know they are doing cruises right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted February 10, 2023 #2 Share Posted February 10, 2023 4 minutes ago, KarenS001 said: Hello. I’m thinking of planning an alaska cruise on the crown princess in Summer. Im a bit skeptical because I heard that there was engine trouble last summer and many people’s vacations were ruined. Does anybody know if they fixed this during the dry dock in October? I know they are doing cruises right now. I prolly wouldn't risk it. Maybe best to book another ship or even cruise line. Welcome to CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted February 10, 2023 #3 Share Posted February 10, 2023 5 minutes ago, KarenS001 said: Hello. I’m thinking of planning an alaska cruise on the crown princess in Summer. Im a bit skeptical because I heard that there was engine trouble last summer and many people’s vacations were ruined. Does anybody know if they fixed this during the dry dock in October? I know they are doing cruises right now. The ship was in dry dock in Portland last year and there have been no current reports of engine issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted February 10, 2023 #4 Share Posted February 10, 2023 1 minute ago, voljeep said: I prolly wouldn't risk it. Maybe best to book another ship or even cruise line. Welcome to CC. What do you have against Princess ? Why would you tell someone to change lines ? The engine issues on the Crown were dealt with in dry dock last year. Is just another Princess hater on the boards ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenS001 Posted February 10, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Thank You. I know the crown princess is doing long trips from LA to Hawaii right now and I haven’t heard of anything mentioning engine troubles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare tml1230 Posted February 10, 2023 #6 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Certainly not an exact science, but I suggest that you look at recent reviews of the ship here on cruise critic....they will be the most recent observations of folks on the crown. .I think there are some "live froms" too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted February 10, 2023 #7 Share Posted February 10, 2023 21 minutes ago, KarenS001 said: Hello. I’m thinking of planning an alaska cruise on the crown princess in Summer. Im a bit skeptical because I heard that there was engine trouble last summer and many people’s vacations were ruined. Does anybody know if they fixed this during the dry dock in October? I know they are doing cruises right now. 5 minutes ago, KarenS001 said: Thank You. I know the crown princess is doing long trips from LA to Hawaii right now and I haven’t heard of anything mentioning engine troubles. well, maybe there's your answer then .. Good luck! and keep following on CC for maybe a 'live from' thread ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedIguana Posted February 10, 2023 #8 Share Posted February 10, 2023 1 hour ago, KarenS001 said: Hello. I’m thinking of planning an alaska cruise on the crown princess in Summer. Im a bit skeptical because I heard that there was engine trouble last summer and many people’s vacations were ruined. Does anybody know if they fixed this during the dry dock in October? I know they are doing cruises right now. There was a thread on this a week or so ago. Some cruisers from the recent Hawaii trips were saying all was good, the problems were fixed in dry dock last fall. I booked Crown for Alaska in May. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenS001 Posted February 10, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted February 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, RedIguana said: There was a thread on this a week or so ago. Some cruisers from the recent Hawaii trips were saying all was good, the problems were fixed in dry dock last fall. I booked Crown for Alaska in May. Oh ok that’s great. Thank You. I could not find that thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclue Posted February 10, 2023 #10 Share Posted February 10, 2023 36 minutes ago, KarenS001 said: Oh ok that’s great. Thank You. I could not find that thread. Just booked the Crown for Alaska in June - all is good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Colorado Coasty Posted February 10, 2023 #11 Share Posted February 10, 2023 3 hours ago, memoak said: What do you have against Princess ? Why would you tell someone to change lines ? The engine issues on the Crown were dealt with in dry dock last year. Is just another Princess hater on the boards ? Probably can't spell probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jaycruising Posted February 11, 2023 #12 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Cruised on her in November after dry dock and it was just fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare fpsphil Posted February 11, 2023 #13 Share Posted February 11, 2023 I think it’s mostly sorted now. While we were on the broken ship cruises last May every report I’ve seen since about august has been it’s been improved. Personally I will avoid that ship in the future but that’s just me. Chose the Sapphire for Alaska in 2024 instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoebe2m Posted February 11, 2023 #14 Share Posted February 11, 2023 We are currently on the Crown. No engine issues. We have arrived at every port on time. Only problem I have seen is a leak on deck 5 near the art gallery one time but it was handled quickly. Excellent crew, food, entertainment, etc. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenS001 Posted February 11, 2023 Author #15 Share Posted February 11, 2023 1 hour ago, phoebe2m said: We are currently on the Crown. No engine issues. We have arrived at every port on time. Only problem I have seen is a leak on deck 5 near the art gallery one time but it was handled quickly. Excellent crew, food, entertainment, etc. I will be on the ship in a couple of months. I heard the food is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasa1974 Posted February 11, 2023 #16 Share Posted February 11, 2023 This engine problem has come up a lot.?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoebe2m Posted February 11, 2023 #17 Share Posted February 11, 2023 3 hours ago, KarenS001 said: I will be on the ship in a couple of months. I heard the food is good. Yes we have been very happy with food in the MDR and the buffet. Also the pizza and hamburgers on Lido. Had lobster last night, good size and buttery. Also had tenderloin, two slices, great flavor. Good selection every meal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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