10-Day Cruise Around the Caribbean and North America on the CARIBBEAN PRINCESS

I Read previous reviews - ship old, yes it is but has been kept lovely we like dark wood. You can work around less plug in for electronics in cabin - bring approved outlet and all will be well. Dining room-food is good and something for all although service can sometimes be a tad slow. Buffet is very small adequate but not enough seating. Service at bars no problem, we generally had same server (as requested). Entertainment was phenomenal. Embarkation and Disembarkation was orderly and well done. Even with prepaid gratuities we did give a little more to bar servers who were extremely grateful. All service people were gracious, polite, and friendly. We would go on this ship again and would recommend future cruisers not be put off by all the negative reviews. BTW, our cabin was clean and bed comfortable. We never got our requested bath robes though-managed to live without them. Room service was terrific and very much on time. We used it only once prior to an excursion. Oh, only complaint is most pools are way to deep for any non swimmers. Oh, we did have a mini suite.

23rd–30thAug 26 |We’ve sailed with Princess several times before, including Sky and Enchanted, so we knew what to expect, but we absolutely loved Caribbean Princess. Although she’s an older ship, that’s part of her charm. We loved the beautiful wood, traditional features and the amount of space, with so many comfortable areas to sit and relax. Our cabin was clean and comfortable, and the ship was clearly well maintained, with crew constantly working on paintwork and upkeep. The food was beautiful, and although the buffet was smaller than on some newer ships, there was always plenty of choice and nothing seemed repetitive.

The crew were exceptional-friendly, efficient and genuinely couldn’t do enough for us.

We loved the Promenade Deck, pool areas and theatre shows. As a family of five, with three teenagers, we all had a fantastic week.

Caribbean Princess has real character, and we’d happily sail on her again!

The bad stuff was truly awful. Raw sewage smell and frequent toilet issues throughout the cruise and ship. I broke out in a horrible rash. Based on comments on the Facebook page for this particular sailing (August 9-16, 2026), the problem was laundry detergent used for the sheets. I do not have allergies or sensitive skin. The good stuff was truly good. Excellent service in The Sanctuary. The Sanctuary was the highlight of the cruise. The app and medallion technology were great. TV selection was good and cabin was nice, but one outlet for the entire cabin. Most of the cruise, including food, entertainment and service, was mediocre. Food and most entertainment were ok, but nothing special. The Charles Peachock show was spectacular. I liked that there was a cafe open 24/7. This was my first Princess cruise (usually on Royal Caribbean), and second solo cruise. No more Princess cruises for me, unless it’s Alaska.