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Island Princess Cruise (Vlog Part 1:) Embarkation, Full Balcony Cabin Tour, and Cajun Grill Dinner!

Laurie and Gary Cruise
Laurie and Gary Cruise
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👁️ 5K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 22:06
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleTransatlantic · 10 nightsFrom BrooklynVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Princess Cruise Line you need to specify where are your ships leaving from give us an address in the car on the way to a 10day cruise to the here we go to the correct Port right there Brooklyn

we are going on a freaking 10-day Cruise back to the check-in process check-in was easy freezy lemon squeezy

this is great this is really really comfortable more better than MSC which we were on last month

the Cajun Grill ended up being a huge winner for us maybe just about the best steakhouse we've ever been to on a ship

Creator's Tips & Advice

Specify the exact port (Brooklyn vs. Manhattan) when booking Princess cruises from New York to avoid confusion and potential costly mistakes.
Use the Princess Medallion for easy check-in and onboard purchases.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Confusion about port locationContact Princess directly to confirm the exact terminal (Brooklyn vs. Manhattan) and arrive early to avoid rush hour traffic.
Check-in processUse the Medallion system for easy check-in; it arrives by mail and acts as a key card and onboard payment method.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation process like for a Princess cruise from New York?
QWhat does a balcony cabin tour look like on the Island Princess?
QHow is the dining experience at the Cajun Grill steakhouse?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Boston
Brooklyn2½ Happy Bacon
Charleston
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YouTube Video Description

Join us on our 10-day Princess Cruise Line adventure aboard the ISLAND PRINCESS, traveling from Brooklyn, NY to Norfolk, VA, Charleston, SC, Saint John, Canada, and Boston, MA, with plenty of sea days in between! This vlog-style video covers Day 1 of our cruise, including embarkation, a full balcony cabin tour, lunch in the main dining room, dinner at the CAJUN GRILL (the steakhouse on the Island Princess), and other exciting cruise activities! #islandprincess #princesscruise #cruisefood We are Laurie & Gary a married couple that both have a passion for Cruise Ship Travel! Call us the ultimate Cruise Couple! You can also follow our journey on: Facebook: Laurie&Gary.Cruise Instagram: Laurie.Gary.Cruise or Tiktok: @Laurieandgarycruise Please leave us all the questions in the comment sections! We love to hear from you!