The Princess crew is always smiling and obliging. Sea days offered so many varied activities e.g. choir, bridge, destination lectures, nutrition lectures, exercise classes and food demonstrations.
The service was first class and with very friendly staff to complement the experience. The balcony cabin was well maintained and had all the facilities required for the cruise.
This is the most comfortable and passenger friendly ship we have cruised on. Great service, happy staff and so many things to see and do; there is never enough hours in the day.
Loved the life on the Dawn Princess. Our first cruise to celebrate my 60th birthday, a far more memorable option than a party at home. I was presented with a beautiful little cake the day of my birthday, staff sang to me and treated me like royalty.
We sailed on Golden Princess in a mini suite. It was the first time we had been in such a large cabin but we thought that being a 31 day cruise it was worth it and it was.
The service, food and entertainment on the Sea Princess was as good and often better than we have enjoyed on our numerous cruises during the past 20 years.
Many cruises have music aboard, or offer fine dining, or invite distinguished guest lecturers to speak. Others go further and devote whole cruises to a theme, attracting like-minded devotees from around the world.
In a move which must have left many travel operators concerned, last week the US government issued a general travel alert to Americans with plans to travel to Europe.
As of Friday, the enforced gratuity charge of $7.50 per adult per day won’t be charged to your shipboard account; if you want to tip any a member of crew for exceptional service, it will be a matter of choice.
Cruising in Asia and the Pacific offers the chance to explore a rich array of native folklore and art. Indigenous culture is in vogue and interest shows no sign of abating. The movie Avatar, in which audiences side with the indigenous blue-skinned Na’vi people on fictional planet Pandora, was simply highlighting a trend.
Ever wondered where those obliging staff mostly come from, where they learned their craft, and what they like – and don’t like – about the business of serving you on board?
Further moves to keep passenger numbers in check and protect the environment mean this spectacular but vulnerable continent can be experienced only by a fortunate few.
As Canada settles down after the 2010 Winter Olympics in British Columbia we have a look at the sites of Winter Olympics around the world, for a side-trip on your next cruise.
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
