Crown Princess

Pros: WONDERFUL entertainment, generally good food, attractive public areas, super itinerary
Cons: Not the greatest service ever, confusing ship layout

Well, the Crown Princess didn’t nearly tip over on this voyage, so that’s a big plus. Mr_chelledun and I just got back from our first Princess voyage. We were really, really, hoping to like it, as we are booked on the boat’s new sister ...

Pros: Exquisite, new ship with all the amenities, pleasant staff, very good food, amazing sights
Cons: a few minor quibbles but nothing which would cause me to choose a different ship

Ready for adventure? Planning an exotic cruise? Grab your passport and take this quick quiz for anyone contemplating a Scandinavian cruise. Which currency will not be required for souvenir shopping in port?a) Kroner b) Zloty c) Kroon ...

Pros: Relaxing, entertaining and fun.
Cons: Teething troubles. Too many $$ add-ons. Ship almost capsizes

Yes – those were indeed the words our waiter uttered the evening of Tuesday July 22nd, about 5-6 hours after the Crown Princess had violently rolled over 20 degrees to starboard, injuring nearly 200 passengers and crew on board. I’ll tell our ...

Pros: Everything!, amazing entertainment, great food, great service, wonderful ports of call
Cons: Some things are overpriced

I continuously dream of all the places I want to travel, look them up and save up for my dream vacation. I’ve already been to a few wonderful places around Europe, but many I’ve never been even close to, which are actually not very far from here. ...

Pros: Southern Caribbean itinerary, excellent service, great size rooms, plenty to do on the ship.
Cons: Food and entertainment, embarkation was a problem, many elevators out of service

We arrived at the San Juan port at 2:25 on Nov. 4. Embarkation was a disaster. The line was out of the building, out to the street. We were told that due to problems with Customs when the ship arrived in the morning, embarkation had not yet begun. ...

Pros: The ship layout was very accommodating. The food was unreal and the entertainment was fabulous.
Cons: The only con I could think of was that my spa treatment ended to soon.

I have always dreamed of a cruise vacation. What I experienced on the Crown Princess was definitely a dream come true. I had to keep asking my husband to pinch me, to see if I was really there on this beautiful ship that met all our expectations ...

Pros: Cabin, Service Decor
Cons: Very Little

We are a fifty-something couple cruising alone. Flight and Pre-Cruise We booked air and transfers through Princess. Our flight through Miami with a 3 hour lay-over was more expensive than if we’d have booked a non-stop from Continental. Live ...

Pros: Nice vacation, super food!
Cons: Crowded around the pools.

See this same review with the photos at: http://mysite.verizon.net/don2 738/cpreview.html We just returned from a very nice cruise overall, and I would gladly take it again. Scroll down if you want to get to the part where the ship tipped. ...

Pros: Great embarkation, BEST entertainment, wonderful ANYTIME DINING, never felt like there were 3K+ people
Cons: Disembarkation confusing, worst traffic design in the buffet cafes, extremely small showers

This was our 1st experience with Princess Cruises but our 6th cruise adventure. We were on the Feb 3,2007 Southern Carribbean departure covering, St.Thomas, St. Kitts, Grenada, Bonaire, and Aruba. None of the ports required tenders for getting to a ...

Pros: Ports of call, stateroom in a good location, good food in dining room and poolside
Cons: Ship rocked and swayed, too many things cost extra, buffet food not so great

A little information about the ship (for those who are new to cruising): The Crown Princess is owned by Princess Cruise Lines, which is owned by Carnival Cruise Lines. The current Crown Princess set sail for the first time in June 2006. There was a ...

Pros: Great sunny, mid winter break! Interesting and positive cruise experience.
Cons: No promenade to be able to walk freely. Racket from all day movie.

My 2 twenty + daughters and I just got back from our first cruise together on the new Crown Princess. None of us is into the club scene, casinos, dancing, drinking or Las Vegas shows so we were a little concerned that we are just NOT cruisy types and ...

Pros: Lots of public areas, lots of activities
Cons: none

In January 2008, my husband and I spent our 5 year anniversary on board the Crown Princess. We had 7 wonderful nights cruising the Southern Caribbean. This ship offers something for everyone. It was beautifully decorated. To me it didn't seem as big ...

Pros: Great trip, Great food, Great service
Cons: none

I went on this cruise in 1991 as a college graduation gift. It was absolutely wonderful!!! I went in January on a 7 day cruise and the ship stopped at 5 ports including: Barbados, Martinique, St. Marten, Mayreau, and St. Thomas.

The room...

Pros: Good food
Cons: Tooooo many people, no diversity

FIRST: This boat is HUGE. It is 18 stories tall, a city block wide and an avenue long. It holds about 3500 people. 3400 of them are white. 98 are black. 2 are "other." Guess which two? Getting on the boat was a breeze. If you arrive toward the latter ...

Pros: First class travel
Cons: Average age seemed about 70

On my list of places that I would love to visit, the Panama Canal was never at the top of the list. In fact, I don't remember it even being on the list; however, the opportunity came for a cruise on Princess and not being the foolish sort, we went....

Pros: Sails well in heavy seas, still looks good from outside.
Cons: Ship feels disjointed, stodgy food, very limited deck space.

It is with a little regret that I write about Crown Princess. You see, I used to work on her as a member of the shop staff team. I would never have written about her if there had been even one other non-recommendation but, since there isn't, I feel I...

Pros: lots to do, incredible cuisine,
Cons: none except those with queasy stomachs may need a motion sickness medicine

I took a cruise to the Carribean (St. Thomas, St. Maarten and more) about 5 years ago with my mother and sister. We left the guys at home at got ready to sail on a "Love Boat". Believe me, we fell in love with Princess Cruises Crown...

Pros: It's a wonderful vacation!
Cons: It's expensive.

Finally, after 3 cruises, my parents decided to invite me and my younger sister on a cruise. We went during Christmas and had a wonderful holiday. I've never felt more like I was on a vacation than on Princess Crown. The ship was huge, there were many...

Pros: outdoor movie theater with great sound, great invited guest entertainers, great staff
Cons: only "warm" coffee in main dining rooms, unequal air-conditioning,

This was my 8th cruise so I jumped at the chance to be on an inaugural cruise, June 14th on the Crown Princess. Previously I had been on the old “Love Boat” from the TV series, the Pacific Princess. Correct me if I am wrong but I believe the ceiling ...

Pros: Great rooms. Nice balconies for the price.
Cons: Food and Service. You pay for EVERYTHING on the ship.

I just read a lot of great reviews for the Crown Princess. I started to think that I might have been on the wrong ship for seven days. Yes, the Crown Princess does have some pretty sterling reviews on Epinions, but look closely -- most of them were ...

Pros: I got home in one piece
Cons: Service, Food, Ports of Call, Ship.

I don't care what label they slapped on this ship, its a Carnival cruise ship so don't be fooled. 1) SERVICE - the pits, the staff was miserable which made the passengers miserable. The staff to passenger ratio is about 10 to 1 and they treated the ...

Pros: Clean, comfortable cabins, excellent customer service
Cons: Traveling with 1600 other people

My husband and I cruised on the Crown Princess from Ft Lauderdale to the Panama Canal Zone and back to Florida in October of 1999. This was an excellent experience for us. The ship was clean, the food was good and the service was outstanding. We...

Pros: June right time, land & sea trip do land first,
Cons: be ready to not sleep much, walk a lot , don't eat on the train,

We traveled to Alaska on a Land and Cruise Tour of Princess Lines. It was during the second half of June. Perfect time... We were in Fairbanks for the longest day of the year and it was super. I was doing my outside exercise walk at 12:30 am. It was...

Pros: Service
Cons: Eating too much

I was always a bit skeptical about taking a cruise because I am prone to motion sickness. However, many "cruisers" convinced me to give it a try, and ,boy, am I glad I did. We sailed for Alaska during the end of June, and spent our 44th...

Pros: Food is fantastic
Cons: Air conditioning poor

We were on the Crown Princess for the 08/06/07 sailing.(06/08/07 for you americans) First, the bad things that we didn't expect. 1. The toilet stopped working and overflowed and they took their time in coming to fix it. 2. The air conditioning ...

Pros: Excellent Customer Service, Beautiful ship
Cons: none

I was on the Crown Princess when it listed on 7/18/06 and wanted to comment on how well the crew and staff reacted to this. The housecleaning staff came by to check to see if everyone was all right and even though they were visibly shaken up from this ...

Pros: Nice large roomy cabins
Cons: Treatment by crew was appalling.

I took the Crown Princess in March of 1999 from the Hawaiian Islands to Tahiti with several island stops along the way. The price was a two for one special which almost seemed to good to be true! Needless to say, it was. This was the last cruise for...

Pros: - service - amenities - lots to do - lots to eat
Cons: - older crowd mostly

I went on a cruse with Princess and it was definitely a wonderful experience! If you want a true relaxing holiday where you will be pampered and fed more that you can possibly eat, this is the cruise line for you.

The ship is absolutely...

Pros: Everything you want in one location!
Cons: Not good for people who get seasick!

Five years ago my husband and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary the stereotypical way - we took a cruise to the Caribbean! When given a choice of ships at the travel agency there was never a question in my mind as to which cruise line we'd use -...

Pros: excellent onboard facilities, highly trained staff, child friendly
Cons: Ensure to book the main restaurant for evening dinner to ensure getting a place

The Crown Princess is registered in Bermuda and is a luxury liner with excellent amenities, food, services and is child friendly. There is an innovative kid's program, exquisite spa, magnificent dining areas, wonderful public rooms, a cinema, spacious outdoor sitting areas, elegant cabins, great excursions and is overall an excellent value for money cruise.

This ship was designed to cruise all year round and combined with its excellent on-board facilities and highly trained friendly staff you are assured a cruise to remember. Your dining experiences include everything from black tie to outdoor lunch and every taste and pocket is catered for. So, what are you waiting for. Take a cruise of a lifetime

Pros: Food is good
Cons: Too many passengers. Always standing in line. Not worth the money.

This is NOT a fun ship --- although it did remind me of a Carnival Cruise. What a disappointment! There are too many passengers for the common area space --- with the exception of the pool area -- you can always find a lounge chair there. We missed most of the entertainment/shows because we could not get a seat. The ports are disorganized and again we found ourselves waiting in line to get on and off the ship (in Bermuda we waited 2 hours, in line, to get back on board). We were on the July 23, 2007 sailing. We have travelled on most of the cruise lines and this is our only cruise disappointment.
All I can say is shame on you, Princess Cruise Lines, for accommodating your greed before accommodating your passengers comforts and safety.

Pros: beautiful ship, unique layout, lots of choice but having a small ship feel
Cons: coffee, service a little inconsistent in dining room

Working as a professional travel consultant (http://www.carlhenderson.ca) I was on board the Crown Princess escorting a group of 16 family and friends and we were all thrilled with the experience.  The Crown is a gorgeous ship with a great variety of venues for dining and entertainment. 

Cabins are excellent being a good size, tastefully decorated and a nice amount of storage space.  I loved the open closet concept so we didn't have to worry about doors swinging open and giving your cabin that more cramped feeling as you bump into each other trying to get ready.

The Baltic Itinerary sailing from Copenhagen is incredible.  Visiting so many different countries and unique ports with of course a 2-day stay in St. Petersburg being one of the highlights.  Each port is so incredibly different and unique with many of them easy to walk around and explore on your own.


If anyone is sailing from Copenhagen, make sure you add at least a couple days pre or post cruise to explore this great city too - beautiful with friendly people and easy to get around.  A highlight of the trip for me.