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11 things I loved and hated about my first Princess cruise

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πŸ‘οΈ 51K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 9:46

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Editorial Summary

Jenna from Cruise Blog reviews her first experience with Princess Cruises during a seven night Alaska sailing on the Royal Princess. She evaluates eleven specific aspects of the trip, highlighting both successes and disappointments. The creator praises the convenience of the wearable Medallion technology for cabin access and payments, the availability of affordable self-service laundry on every floor, and the variety of soft-serve ice cream flavors. She also expresses high satisfaction with the spacious layout of her interior cabin and the scenic experience of visiting Glacier Bay National Park. Conversely, she criticizes the ship design for lacking sufficient indoor spaces and ocean views suitable for cold climates. Other grievances include crowded hot tubs, a main dining room menu that lacked vegetarian variety, and lackluster service that felt standoffish. Finally, she notes that the OceanNow food delivery feature was largely unreliable throughout her journey.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Royal Princess
Slight Frown
All-time creator consensus for Royal Princess
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship ReviewπŸ…Authority Creator
Alaska Β· Summer Β· 7 nightsFirst-Time Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I recently returned from my first ever Princess Cruise a seven night Alaska sailing on the royal princess

I loved using The Medallion instead of a traditional cruise ship key card

I hated the ship design of the royal princess as it wasn't suited for cold weather

I loved the option and to do self-service laundry on board

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Consider indoor pools and ocean views for Alaska cruises during colder months
βœ“Use self-service laundry to save money on board
βœ“Try the Asian noodle station in the buffet for authentic cuisine

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship design for cold weather β€” Choose ships with indoor pools and ample ocean views for Alaska cruises
Dining options for vegetarians β€” Explore buffet stations like the Asian noodle station for variety

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the pros and cons of a first Princess cruise?
QIs the Royal Princess suitable for Alaska itineraries?
QHow does the Medallion technology enhance the cruise experience?

Topics Covered

Dining Main1Β½ Sad BaconDining Buffet4 Happy BaconService Crew2 Sad BaconExcursions4Β½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3Β½ Happy BaconShip Condition3 Sad BaconPool Deck2Β½ Sad BaconCabin Interior3Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Glacier Bay National Park4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Glacier Bay National Park visit
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