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Caribbean Princess offers the best of older and newer ships

The Chill Cruiser
The Chill Cruiser
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👁️ 31K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 17:57
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Other · Fall · 12 nightsFrom Quebec CityVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I just disembarked from a 12-day repositioning cruise from Quebec City to Fort Lauderdale and I've been pleasantly surprised to experience the benefits of an older ship that's very well managed

I was very pleasantly surprised to experience the complete opposite on this Cruise getting on and off the ship was a breeze at every port lineups were non-existent the food was excellent and so was The Nightlife

even more surprising is that the Caribbean Princess is an older Grand class ship compared to the newer royal class ships that I sailed on earlier this year in many aspects I would argue that this class of ship is actually better than royal class ships

the food in the main dining rooms was excellent there were several nights where the dinners were very memorable including the beef tender line Spanish tapus and even beef strogen off

Creator's Tips & Advice

Avoid cabins with bunk beds if you don't need them by checking the deck plan
Use the Medallion app to request a robe or order food and drinks anywhere on the ship
Try to avoid the buffet when only one food station is open to reduce crowding

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship looks dated in some areasThe ship makes up for dated design with excellent amenities, food, and technology
Older ship might lack modern featuresCaribbean Princess offers the best of both worlds with amenities from older ships and technology from newer ships

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Caribbean Princess worth considering for your next cruise?
QHow does an older ship like Caribbean Princess compare to newer ships?
QWhat are the pros and cons of sailing on an older Grand class ship?

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Port Highlights

Boston4 Happy Bacon
Fort Lauderdale4½ Happy Bacon
New York City4 Happy Bacon
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** UPDATE: I went back on Caribbean Princess in March 2024. For an updated perspective on the ship, check out: https://youtu.be/3FCpBJ3lclA?si=HJTxaRm_wah8aoYP Even though Caribbean Princess is an older ship, she still has a lot to offer. On a Canada/New England repositioning cruise from Quebec City to Fort Lauderdale I was pleasantly surprised to experience the amenities of older ships along with the technology of newer ships. Although the ship does look dated in some areas and I experienced unprofessional behavior in the casino, the food, amenities, service, musicians and nightlife were all excellent. Is Caribbean Princess worth considering for your next cruise? Join me for a full review. #princesscruises #caribbeanprincess 🧾 MENUS AND PROGRAMS For food, wine and bar menus and daily programs, check out https://thechillcruiser.blog 🗺️ CRUISE PLANNING AND INSURANCE LESSONS LEARNED Travel planning lessons: https://youtu.be/lzXxLxM_iNo?si=3AAAbYj3Z64VlQ6X Travel insurance lessons: https://youtu.be/oQMd5LjVnqA?si=Zwxzgh4QolkdgqZZ 🛳️ OTHER PRINCESS SHIP REVIEWS Majestic Princess: https://youtu.be/M8JeJJ_5Qgc Sky Princess: https://youtu.be/uBdny6Wbkqc 📘 CHAPTERS 00:00 Start 00:34 Intro 02:07 Ship at a glance 03:20 Access 04:11 Vibe 06:10 Oceanview cabin 07:48 Food 10:20 Drinks 10:59 Entertainment 12:15 Activities 13:10 Amenities 15:24 Technology 16:03 Casino 17:11 Service 17:26 Recap