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Coral Princess, with more than 700 balcony staterooms, was custom built to navigate the historic Panama Canal. Be sure to try the Bayou Café and Steakhouse, which features New Orleans-inspired Cajun and Creole cuisine, join friends for cocktails and Movies Under the Stars® by the pool or try some decadent treats at the International Café.
This cruise was booked as part of a land and sea tour. We opted to do the cruise portion second which is absolutely the best way to do it. The land portion has you moving around from place to place and keeps you busy, while the cruise portion second gives you a chance to rest and relax. Embarkation was easy. We were on the ship in less than 10 minutes. We arrived from the McKinley lodge by train so only the people arriving by train arrived at the same time as us. The ship is older, smaller, and definitely has some condition issues. Some of the public areas definitely show their age. For example, there were a number of broken and worn seats in the theater. Some of the restrooms looked like they had been renovated while others were in desperate need of an upgrade. The ship was clean apart from a few exceptions. There also seemed to be some sewage type odors in a few places too. There also seemed to be some type of water leak in one of the hallways. There were a couple of places where we saw buckets in the hallway to catch drips and some soaked carpets. 95% of areas on the ship were perfectly fine. Princess- PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get rid of smoking in the casino like other lines have done. We had a mini-suite. The room was spacious and looks to have had some upgrades, but the room was in need of a more extensive renovation. There were some missing trim pieces from furniture, carpet that was poorly installed, and paint peeling off all over the balcony. The sofa bed was unusable and is not even fit for kids. They ended up bringing a roll-away bed that was much better. The bathroom was large enough but needs a makeover. Some cracked and chipped tiles and a shower that was grungy with stained grout. The shower also would never get hot but they did fix this when we informed our room steward. Kudos to the maintenance staff for fixing it so quickly. The shower is a combo shower tub and had a really high step-in. I still have bruises on my shins... The shower is also kind of claustrophobic with a very low ceiling. The food quality was mostly good. I never had anything that I didn't like. Some more variety in the buffet for breakfast and lunch would be my main suggestion. The dining room staff were also very good and attentive. The service onboard was great. All of the employees were very friendly and would say hello. Our cabin steward was probably the best I've ever had. The entertainment was probably the worst aspect of this cruise. Many people seemed to enjoy it, but most of it was not my taste at all. A lot of the material was very dated (especially the first show). The ventriloquist show was so slow and boring that we left after a few minutes. Even entertainment like trivia, etc. was so slow and drawn out that it didn't hold our interest. A couple of the shows that were more upbeat were more entertaining. Overall the quality of the shows reminded me of shows I had seen on Carnival 15 years ago. They have some really talented performers; it's just a shame they aren't given some better material to work with. The itinerary was amazing with trips to Hubbard glacier and Glacier Bay National Park. I absolutely recommend opting for an itinerary that includes Glacier Bay. Disembarkation was ok but chaotic in terms of getting on the shuttle to the airport that was included as part of our land and sea tour. I'm not sure that this really Princess' fault, but the lines were so long that one person passed out from having to stand so long waiting for the bus. Overall this cruise was amazing with beautiful ports, amazing weather, a great crew, mostly good food. We had a great time and are definitely glad that we booked, but it's kind of a shame that Princess hasn't kept this ship in better condition.
We had a wonderful experience with Princess Cruises and would absolutely recommend them to friends and family. One of my favorite parts of the cruise was our balcony stateroom. There is nothing quite like relaxing with a cup of coffee while taking in the ocean views from your private balcony. I also loved the ample seating areas throughout the ship. There were plenty of comfortable places to sit, play cards, read, or simply look out the windows. We were even lucky enough to spot dolphins and other beautiful sea life during our voyage! There was always something to do, with activities offered throughout the day for a variety of interests. Whether you wanted to stay busy or simply relax, there was a great balance of options. The people on board truly made the experience special. Everyone was friendly—from fellow passengers to the crew members. The food was good overall, with plenty of variety, and the service was consistently attentive and welcoming. A special shout-out to Alejandra at Guest Services! She was incredibly patient, professional, and helpful. We observed her handling some challenging interactions with difficult passengers, and she remained calm, kind, and respectful throughout. She also took the time to answer all of our questions thoroughly and made us feel well cared for. Princess Cruises offers an affordable, fun, and enjoyable way to travel. We had a fantastic experience and look forward to sailing with them again in the future!
I actually did a "Live From" while on this cruise if you want to search for that and get more indepth. I did love the ship, the entertainment, the cabin. However, the food was a big disappointment and a lack of any adult themed Christmas programs. It's not all about the kids. I was really looking forward to this cruise as a themed holiday cruise and it just fell flat for me. The holiday cocktails were ridiculously priced. I just don't get drinks being priced $19-$25. The Christmas dinner menu was pathetic. I thought maybe a turkey dinner or ham dinner, something special. Our oceanview cabin was nice, comfortable bed. The outlets in this room are almost useless. There is an Australian plug with 2 USB plugs under the hair dryer. Under that are 2 small US outlets but with todays larger plugs it covers both the outlets so you can only use one and it has to be the second one because if you use the first one it covers up the light switch for the mirror. There are no plugs next to the bed. The shower is the smallest I have ever had on a cruise ship. It was a daily challenge to clean up. The restaurant manager said the new menus had been rolled out 2 weeks prior to our cruise. Well, they need to roll them back in. Not that the buffet was any better. I usually ended up at the Salty Dog for hot dogs and burgers for lunch. I really love the ship itself and the entertainment and lounges...but you have to eat and that was a struggle for me. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/3092207-live-from-the-coral-princess-dec-22-jan-5/
From the moment you step aboard, we want you to feel welcomed and right at home. And with attentive service from a friendly staff that knows what hospitality means, you’ll find your Princess® ship truly is your home away from home.
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With your overall wellness in mind, we’ve collaborated with a board-certified sleep expert to create the ultimate in blissful comfort. Our luxurious new beds feature a scientifically engineered mattress and bed springs, a plush two-inch pillow top, European-inspired duvets and 100% luxurious Jacquard-woven linens-to assure that at the end of your voyage, you come home feeling refreshed and renewed.
The Princess Luxury Bed is available across the fleet except for Regal Princess, where most staterooms have been updated. On Regal Princess all Full Suites and Club Class staterooms have been updated and we are continuing to convert the few remaining beds.
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Indulge your appetite whenever you wish on board Princess®. Every hour, our chefs are busy baking, grilling and sautéing great-tasting fare from scratch. Princess offers unparalleled inclusive dining options throughout the ship with a wide range of culinary delights to suit any palate, from endless buffet choice to gourmet pizza, frosty treats, decadent desserts and much more.
Speciality Dining
Dining on board a Princess® cruise ship is a joyful celebration and our speciality restaurants always deliver an extraordinary experience. They are among the best at sea – or anywhere. We serve dishes made with the freshest ingredients, and our menus reflect regional flavours from around the world. You'll find our speciality restaurants are the perfect place to celebrate any occasion.
When is a cruise an opportunity to enrich? When it's a Princess cruise. This ship offers area lectures, art exhibits and classes taught by local experts.
To say the nightlife onboard is entertaining is an understatement. Illuminating the stage in captivating productions, Princess Cruises performers are some of the most talented musicians, singers and dancers at sea. Their Princess Signature Shows, lounge performers, movies and casinos are just some of the entertainment guests enjoy as they escape completely.
The many activities onboard Coral Princess are designed to stimulate, educate, entertain, inspire and sweat - not necessarily in that order. But guests can be sure the crew onboard the ship, will do their best to cover all the bases. From art auctions to the Lotus Spa, this ship is loaded with fun things to do.
Passengers ages 3-17 will enjoy many exciting onboard activities. The Youth Centres and Teen Lounges are staffed by experienced counsellors, who are ready to ensure the youngest cruisers stay happy all day long. There’s everything from art projects, game tables, the latest movies, pizza parties, talent shows, video games, and much more.
Children under the age of 3 are welcome to visit the Youth Centre, if accompanied and supervised by a parent at all times.
