Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises started small with only one star in its fleet, the Pacific Princess that sailed to the Mexican Riviera. But because of the TV series, “The Love Boat” the fortunes of this cruise company turned overnight to become one of the most well-known cruise lines in the world.
The present fleet of Princess Cruises now consists of 15 stylish cruise ships that are a lot larger than the original “Love Boat” ship, the Pacific Princess. Princess Cruises’ ships still sail to the Mexican Riviera but has since expanded their destinations to the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Asia. Europe, Alaska to Tahiti. Princess Cruises have a coterie of loyal passengers because of the reliability of its products and its wide range of cruise itineraries
Princess Cruises is one cruise line that is known for its reliability and constancy. Boarding any of the ships of this remarkable cruise company will assure regular guests that they’ll get exactly the same exceptional service and outstanding amenities and activities that they expect from the company. But Princess Cruises is also an innovator in the cruising industry. It is the first cruise liner that came up with a large number of staterooms with private balconies and the first in the business to offer 24-hour buffet food service. A buffet spread is available for every meal including dinner and snacks at all hours of the day and night.
Though the ships of Princess Cruises are super large, they are not crowded because they carry fewer passengers than other megaliners. The cruise ships of princess Cruises also have from two to five smaller dining rooms divided by etched glass partitions for guests to choose from rather than the single massive dining room of most huge ships. And instead of one main lounge, the ships have two show lounges with different spectacular entertainment offerings.
Caribbean Princess Review
According to a Caribbean Princess reviews, this mammoth cruise ship is a large version of the classic and older majestic cruise ships with its additional deck called the Riviera k for passenger accommodation and can carry more than 3,600 passengers. In fact, it is the ship with the highest carrying for the cruise company. Its dramatic Skywalker’s disco with spoiler soaring 150 feet over the stern and its spectacular atrium set it apart from the rest of the cruise ships in the world. This spacious cruise ship also has more than enough options for alternative dining; authentic shipboard weddings and renewal of wedding vows; extensive age-appropriate kid’s programs and activities; an all inclusive fitness program; plenty of night life choices; numerous cabins with balcony and an extensive snorkeling and golf programs.
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The Caribbean Princess initially set sail in April of 2004. A Caribbean Princess review enthused about the ship’s “Movies under the Stars” the ship’s newest entertainment alternative. This is a giant pool-side screen that features special sports events and the most recent hit movies where guests can relax on soft, cushioned reclining chairs under the stars while enjoying a first-run movie. Cruise passengers will also have fun watching an assortment of street performers doing their acts at the Piazza.
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Other features include the ship’s stateroom amenities that can be likened to that of five-star hotels as well as the numerous staterooms and suites with either balconies or ocean view. In truth, there are 900 balcony staterooms and a large number suites and mini suites balconies. Caribbean Princess guests take pleasure in numerous special features intended specifically for the Caribbean, in addition to the features and services of Personal Choice Cruising. This allows the guests make special their vacation with countless entertainment, activity and dining options.
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.
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.
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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.
Princess Cruise Line’s Private Island
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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.