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25 NEW lessons after 7 recent Princess cruises

The Chill Cruiser
The Chill Cruiser
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👁️ 55K views📅 4 months ago⏱️ 16:43
What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

Princess has made a lot of changes that are mostly for the better.

Princess offers a great premium product with a more consistent experience throughout most of its fleet.

Their all-inclusive packages... offer the best value in the industry.

Princess's private island... is now the best private island for laid-back beach days with less crowds.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Make a reservation for every night of the cruise on sphere class ships to avoid long lines.
Consider paying for medallion shipping to avoid check-in delays.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Long waits for main dining room tables.Use the new dining system with reservations and pagers to minimize waits.
Package changes and increased costs.Despite cutbacks, packages still offer best value; consider premier package for all-inclusive experience.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the key lessons learned from sailing on seven Princess ships in 2024 and 2025?
QHow does Princess compare to other cruise lines like Celebrity and Virgin Voyages?
QWhat changes has Princess made to its ships, packages, and amenities?

Topics Covered

Crowd Capacity1½ Sad BaconEntertainment Casino3 Happy BaconDining Specialty3½ Happy BaconPool Deck3½ Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Happy BaconDrink Package3 Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Celebration Key2½ Happy Bacon
CocoCay3½ Happy Bacon
Half Moon Cay2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

After cruising on 7 Princess cruise ships in 2024 and 2025, I’ve learned a lot of valuable new lessons about the cruise line. From their ships, to their amenities, Plus & Premier packages, and entertainment to their casino rewards program, Princess has made a lot of changes that are mostly for the better. In this episode of the Chill Cruiser, I’ll explore these lessons and what they say about where the cruise line is headed in the short and long-term. If you’re thinking about cruising Princess in 2026, you’re not going to want to miss this. #princesscruises #cruisetips You can find menus and daily programs from past cruises at https://thechillcruiser.blog 💬 SOCIALs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechillcruiser Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_chill_cruiser/ 📘 CHAPTERS 00:00 Start 01:45 Overall experience 02:38 Ships/Sphere Class 05:52 Plus & Premier packages 08:00 Amenities 10:24 Dining 14:06 Entertainment/nightlife 14:51 Casinos