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Island Princess Cruise (Vlog Part 2:) Salty Dog, Norfolk Virginia, MAIN DINING ROOM PROBLEMS!

Laurie and Gary Cruise
Laurie and Gary Cruise
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👁️ 3K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 25:04
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise Vlog🥈Expert Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleOther · 10 nightsFrom Brooklyn, NYVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

lunch at the Salty Dog was included in our princess plus package

we ended up waiting on 45 minute line to get seated

this show was not good this show was not good

the food in the main dining room was pretty good not quite as good as celebrity but definitely up there

Creator's Tips & Advice

Make reservations for the main dining room in advance to avoid long waits
Consider the Princess Plus package for included casual dining and perks
Visit the USS Wisconsin tour in Norfolk Virginia

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Long waits for diningMake reservations early and consider eating at off-peak times
Formal night crowdingBe prepared for potential lines and lack of seating while waiting

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the dining experience like on the Island Princess?
QHow is the entertainment on the Island Princess?
QWhat is there to do in Norfolk Virginia?

Topics Covered

Dining Main2½ Sad BaconDrink Package2½ Happy BaconService Crew1½ Sad BaconDining Specialty3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3 Sad BaconShip Condition1 Sad BaconCrowd Capacity2 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Boston, Massachusetts
Charleston, South Carolina
Norfolk, Virginia3½ Happy Bacon
Top: USS Wisconsin tour
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YouTube Video Description

This vlog-style cruise vacation video covers days 2-4 of our 10-day ISLAND PRINCESS CRUISE from Brooklyn, NY to Norfolk, VA, Charleston, SC, St. John, Canada, and Boston, MA. In this video, we visit the SALTY DOG, one of the fast-casual lunch restaurants on the ISLAND PRINCESS. We also spend a day in NORFOLK, watch some movies, enjoy the onboard entertainment, and experience our first formal night. While we were having a great time, we ran into some issues with the MAIN DINING ROOM. Watch the video to find out what happened! #islandprincess #princesscruiseline #cruisetravellife 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