Ocean Princess Cruise Ship Review
Ocean Princess is one of Princess Cruises’ smaller ships intended to sail some of the world’s most exotic places. It carries a total of 680 guests that enjoy the renowned Princess Cruises warm and impeccable service. The ship has a sleek and modern design suited for Princess Cruises’ “Personal Choice Cruising” program with more than 2/3 of the ship’s staterooms furnished with verandahs and with a wide selection of entertainment and dining options to convey the shipping company’s brand; “big ship choice” in a more personal and smaller sailing environment.
Ocean Princess
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The dining options on board Ocean Princess are varied and wide ranging. There is the Club Restaurant, the ships formal dining room that offers traditional dining in the grand cruise tradition of dining at uniform hours with the conscientious service of a personal waiter. The specialty restaurants such as Sabatini’s, Sterling Steakhouse and Ultimate Balcony serve superb local specialties and epicurean delights. Casual dining is also available at Panorama Buffet with a Pizzeria and Deck Barbeque for guests who want to enjoy their meal while basking under the sun or at any time they please. On board Ocean Princess there is a 24 – hour room service and an afternoon tea served.
Nightlife on board Ocean Princess is an experience worth living through. Some of the most brilliant musicians, dancers and singers illuminate the stage of Cabaret Lounge, the ship’s main theater, as well as in the other lounges such as the Royal Lounge in scintillating performances and entrancing productions. Other hot spots such as the casino, night clubs and bars sizzle with excitement.
Activities on board Ocean Princess are intended to motivate, edify, amuse, enthuse and make guests sweat. The Thalasso spa pool, main pool and 2 hot tubs offer the guests an invigorating and serene way to relax while the jogging track, shuffleboard and the Lotus spa gym and fitness area will ensure that the guests are literally on the run. Ocean princess also offers enriching activities such as the Scholarship @Sea and in their world class art collection, auction and gallery. There is also a 24-hour Internet Café with WiFi accessibility for those who want to keep abreast of the happenings on land and a library for the book lovers.
Star Princess Cruise Ship Review
Star Princess is the shining star of the Princess Cruises. This cruise ship, that is a destination in itself, was built in 2002 but was totally refurbished in 2008. It carries maximum 2,600 passengers serviced by a 1,200 man-crew. Star Princess is simply and elegantly decorated in exceptional good taste.
Star Princess
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The ship has 1,300 cabins that were given a soft face lift when Star Princess was refurbished. Typical outside and inside cabins total 1,096. Out of this number, 710 are furnished with private verandahs. Star Princess has 22 suites, two family suites with interconnected doors, 180 mini-suites and one grand suite. The mini-suites for four passengers are quite family friendly and have balconies that protrude from the other balconies on the ship, without roofs and great for star gazing.
Dining on board Star Princess is great in terms of quality, convenience and quantity. Guests will never go hungry on this ship. For guests who prefer the Traditional Dining with set dining time, routine and tablemates, there is Amalfi Dining Room. For those who choose to dine any time anywhere there are two dining room choices, Portofino and Capri. In addition there are two alternative restaurants; Crown Grill, Star Princess’ steak and seafood house; and Sabatini’s, the company’s signature Italian restaurant. The Lido deck is a food deck with the Trident Grill, Prego Pizzeria, Scoops, Horizon Court, International Café, and Vines,
The Promenade is where the entertainment action is at the Star Princess. The Princess Theater, Vista Lounge, Explorer’s Lounge and the Wheelhouse Bar are located in this boulevard-style area. The ship’s casino on Deck 6 has modern slot machines that are crowd drawers as well as numerous table games while the ship’ nightclub, Skywalker’s Nightclub located at the ship’s summit is a great disco place.
Star Princess also offers activities and programs that are meant to educate, stimulate, inspire, entertain and make the guests sweat and most of all, have fun.
Ruby Princess for a Romantic Cruise Holidays
If you are looking for a romantic cruise, there is no better cruise ship that can provide you the most romantic ambiance than the Ruby Princess, the newest cruise ship of Princess Cruises. On board Ruby Princess, Romance is everywhere; from cuddling under the blanket while watching a film or a concert at the Movies Under the Star, to a soothing massage for two from a cabana at the Sanctuary to a Piazza singer’s melodic serenade.
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There are four dining options on board Ruby Princess; Traditional Dining, Anytime Dining, Specialty Dining and Casual Dining. Traditional Dining, where guests dine in the cruise dining tradition of dining at the same time served by their own attentive waiters all throughout the cruise is offered at the Main Dining Room. While Anytime Dining is flexible dining where guests have the option to choose where and when to dine and are offered at the Michelangelo and Da Vinci dining rooms. Specialty Dining is at Sabatini’s, Crown Grill and Ultimate Balcony Dining, where superb local cuisines and gourmet dishes are served.
For guests who want to optimize their time at the pool, they can have a choice of several Casual Dining options such as Pizzeria, Café Caribe, Burger & Hot Dog Grill and more. Wherever and whatever is a guest’s dining choice, they can be assured of a memorable gastronomic experience with the finest cuisines prepared by the best chefs who are members of the esteemed Chaine des Rotisseurs gastronomic society.
Entertainment is another pride of Ruby Princess. There are signatures shows and entrancing productions performed by the some of the most talented singers, dancers and musicians found in any cruise ship at the Theater and in lounges and clubs of the ship. Movies Under the Star shows feature-length and first run movies while the gambler in spirit can always try their luck at the Gatsby’s Casino.
Ruby Princess is rich with pleasurable and enjoyable activities for everybody. The pools, hot tubs, spa and the Sanctuary offers the ultimate in relaxation or fun, whichever the guest’s choice is. For the more active, there are sports areas and facilities where they can indulge; from the 9 –hole putting course to the virtual golf simulator, to the jogging track and more.
Sapphire Princess Cruise Vacation 2011
Sapphire Princess Cruise Vacation 2011
Going on a cruise is supposed to be an exciting event. Many people use the cruise each year to get away from the stresses of life and to enjoy the sun, the fresh air and the water. The Sapphire Princess is one of the wonderful vessels on the fleet of the Princesses and they give cruises to various areas such as Alaska, Australia and Asia. These cruises leave at various times of the year and there are those that last only four days but there are others that last twice as long or more.
Sapphire Princess
The Sapphire Princess caters to many different types of people. There are those on bigger budgets that might want to go all out and reserve a suite on board or there are those that might be on smaller budgets that want to reserve a smaller room. These are suitable for singles, couples, and families. There are different things inside these rooms such as televisions, refrigerators and other things that make the trip more convenient and enjoyable.
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On board, there are many activities and venues to keep a person busy. There are gyms, spas, gyms, a pool and other things for active people and for those who want to relax. There are activities and groups for children and teenagers to participate with as well. There are theater performances, clubs, lounges, casinos and other options to enjoy during the evening hours. There is always something to do during these cruises.
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In terms of dining, a person can choose the casual restaurants, those that offer traditional menus or Italian cuisine and so on. There are many options for restaurants and dining rooms. No one will be left out with the meals that they offer or even the snack that a person can get any time of the day. With this vessel, the staff on board offer a great time to everyone on board with anything that they can need or want. It truly is a wonderful getaway.
Caribbean Princess Cruise Holidays Review
Caribbean Princess Cruise Holidays Review for 2011
Comfort is something that is important for anyone who is on a vacation or a getaway but when a person is on a ship, comfort is even more important and so is having enough activities. With Princess cruises, the Caribbean Princess vessel has many different rooms to choose from to accommodate various need and preferences and there are also many activities and venues available to keep anyone busy.
Caribbean Princess
In terms of the rooms that are available, the largest one is the grand suite with the balcony. This features a queen sixe bed and a separate sitting room and a large balcony. There are two televisions, a computer and many other features. Going down in size is the suite with the balcony, the family suite, the mini suite with the balcony, the oceanview double with the balcony, the oceanview, the oceaniew with two portholes, the oceanview obstructed, and the interior double. This gives plenty of choice for different situations, preferences and even budgets. Families can all stay in the same room with plenty of space or couples can also enjoy such space. For those who enjoy the coziness of the smaller room, they have that option as well.
Caribbean Princess - Amazing Shore Excursions
For activities, there are plenty of evening venues including theatre, music, casinos, lounges, and so on. For the day, there is the pool, the spa, the gym and various children’s activities available. There are plenty of dining areas and restaurants to choose from to ensure a happy stomach. Individuals can sit inside and eat but can also enjoy the fresh air with balcony dining.
Caribbean Princess
The Caribbean Princess is the perfect solution to many who want to get away from the everyday hassle and stress that they may have to deal with. It is a great way to enjoy life once again whether alone, with a partner or friend, or with the whole family.
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