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.
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