The Golden Princess is Beautiful

[CrusinElf]

... and I wasn't even sailing on her!!! I just returned last night from a cruise on Adventure of the Seas and saw the Golden in person for the first time in San Juan. My mouth literally fell open! What a beautiful ship! The Golden and AOS were docked next to each other, and while we were waiting to embark, I kept going to the windows and staring at the Golden. My husband said that I was "lusting" after the Golden Princess. If not exactly lusting, I sure was drooling! I've already checked the Princess website to choose a date for this cruise that I'm determined to book.

 

Just had to let everyone know how I felt. WOW...I've never decided to book a cruise just based on the way a ship looks before.

 

Elf

[melissa_bel]

Well Elf,

It happened to DH and I.

We were in Fort-Lauderdale for some R&R and the receptionnist mentionned that a lot of people were going to see the ships'off. We decided to go and check. Turns out it was a Sunday and the Grand Princess (The Golden is her sister ship) was about to leave. I was i complete awe! She was so beautiful! And HUGE!!! Even DH got all excited about it. There was another couple from the area who had sailed on her telling us how great a cruise was. It was so impressive to see this huge thing just glide and sail-away. I even dreant about the ship that night!

2 weeks after that, we were booked on the Grand, 6 months after we were aboard and had one of the greatest vacation ever.

[KAJOKG]

I love the Golden. We sailed on her in the Caribbean and to Europe. It's my favorite ship. Actually, there was not one thing I did not like! We have sailed on the Island and next we sail on the Coral (sister ship). While these ships are lovely and we enjoyed being on the Island, nothing can compete with the Golden in my eyes!

[bombero]

The Golden is a beautiful ship, run very well, maintained well and is one of our favorites... Bombero

[sue d. miller]

The Golden is magnificent!!! Beautiful ship, Friendly crew, Who could ask for more!! We sailed her last year, and are booked on the Star (her sister) in 13 days!!! :D

[CrusinElf]

Thanks everyone! I was sure there'd be some Golden fans around here who would encourage me to book a cruise on her. And a little later today, I think I'm going to do just that!:D

 

Elf

[spongerob]

Our best cruise of 7 was on the Golden - and we'd previously been on some darned good cruises. Of course, your mileage may vary, and while the ship has a good reputation, it's the staff and crew that make or break any cruise.

[lynwar]

We've been on both the Grand and the Golden, the Golden first, and no ship has lived up to the pleasure I had on the Golden. We were just on the Caribbean Princess and all my reference points for the stairs and elevators were based on A-303, the Cabin we had on the Golden. I will never forget it. As it turned out, it must have been a handicapped room, because the Cabin was enormous, with a balcony.That was an upgrade from a much lower, inside cabin.What a treat. We went to the Eastern Caribbean. I would book the Golden in an instant. I, with the others, love that ship! Lynne

[CruiseFever]

... and I wasn't even sailing on her!!! I just returned last night from a cruise on Adventure of the Seas and saw the Golden in person for the first time in San Juan. My mouth literally fell open! What a beautiful ship! The Golden and AOS were docked next to each other, and while we were waiting to embark, I kept going to the windows and staring at the Golden. My husband said that I was "lusting" after the Golden Princess. If not exactly lusting, I sure was drooling! I've already checked the Princess website to choose a date for this cruise that I'm determined to book.

 

Just had to let everyone know how I felt. WOW...I've never decided to book a cruise just based on the way a ship looks before.

 

Elf

Great choice...we loved the Golden. Believe it or not she's even more beautiful inside!

[CrusinElf]

Chris ~ Even more beautiful inside? WOW! Well, we're in for a treat then because we'll be on the Valentine's Day sailing (think it sails on Feb. 13). I'm rebooking our Grand cruise (I know, it's a sister ship and probably just great) Then I have something else to look forward to - the Valentine's Day cruise on the Golden and a future re-booking on the Grand. Oh, such happy choices!:)

 

Elf

[thebrat99]

Hi Cruisin Elf. We have a few people who will be on that cruise! Please sign in on our roll call!

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=26227

Welcome aboard! :D

Kathy

 

 

It is now Monday 10/11/2004 at 8:22:23 PM

Event: Golden Princess Part Two

Scheduled For 2/13/2005 11:00:00 PM

4 months 2 days 2 hours 37 minutes 37 seconds or

17 weekends or

125 days or

3,002 hours (2,001 waking hours) or

180,157 minutes or

10,809,456 seconds

[Deb1113]

for the week of 4/10/05 and I can't wait.

[CrusinElf]

Hey Kathy (the Brat)! Thanks for the link. I'll start posting there tomorrow. I'm still a little whipped after just getting back from our AOS cruise. But looking so forward to this cruise and looking forward to getting to know all of my fellow cruisers!!!!:)

 

Elf (Nancy)

[jhewitt]

Ooooooooh keep talking everyone, we're on the Golden during Thanksgiving week. Getting harder and harder to wait gracefully. Like Puertorican says, she is definately a Princess.

[susiefay]

hi just read all these comments about the golden and i am so excited.. we are going on her feb 27,2005. now i am looking forward to it even more! thanks, anyone else out there going at that time? hubby and i are actually leaving on wed for a 10 day cruise on the tahitian princess!!! i cant even believe i am going to tahiti! i guess staying married to the same guy for 30 years has it's benefits!! see ya when we get back..........susan:)

[ernstbass]

I was on the Golden last week and it is a BEAUTIFUL ship - I highly recommend it - service was also outstanding!!! I felt like a princess on this ship

[rob083]

Can't wait! Leaving in less than 4 days!

[kendon]

Wev'e been on all the Grand class ships and the Golden was our favorite also (it was our 6th Princess cruise). It is a great mix of friendly and sophisticated. Please try Sabatini's.

[auntieann]

Hi Elf,

Saw you (AOS) in at least three ports..think the first was St. Marteen. My expectations were very high and I was not disappointed. Truly a beautiful ship

with great service. We loved every second of it.

[thebrat99]

Hi Cruisin Elf (Nancy)! Still looking for you on the roll call! :D

Kathy

[norskenancy]

I have to wait until the January 2006 before we get to sail on the Golden. This will be our first Princess cruise and we cannot wait. Please keep noting interesting things about the Golden. It will help us get thru the next year.

Norske

[CrusinElf]

Hey there Brat (Kathy). My computer and I have both been under the weather. I've got a cold and the computer keeps crashing. SIGH I'll be over to chat with all of you on the roll call pretty soon though.

 

Auntie Ann ~ Wasn't it something to see those 2 huge ships (Golden and AOS) together? In St. Maarten, a smaller Princess ship (Dawn?) was next to the Golden and I couldn't believe the difference in size. Glad to hear you loved your cruise.

 

Elf

[thebrat99]

Hi Elf! Sorry to hear you are under the weather! Did your PC catch your cold? Talk to you soon!

Kathy

[Coolmama_1]

Our first cruise was on the Golden and we had a ball. We enjoyed the ship and loved the minisuite. We had so much fun that we booked another!:D .

[cruzfiend]

We just got off her on Sunday. If you have any questions, I'll try to answer them.