Blazing Heat, Massive Lines, Zero Organization | Princess Cays
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Our blissful beach day takes a sharp nose dive as we face the longest tender boat line we've ever seen.
This is how you can ruin a great day.
Not great, princess. It's not great.
This is an example how not to do things. Wasted time.
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Princess Cays: Our Worst Tender Boat Experience in 20 Years 😫 | Sky Princess Vlog Day 2 Welcome back to Dockside Travel! Today we’re visiting Princess Cays, the private island getaway featured on many Princess Cruises itineraries—and while the island itself is beautiful, this day takes a turn we weren’t expecting. ☀️ We start off with everything you’d hope for—sunny skies, warm turquoise water, great snorkelling, and a relaxing float with drinks in hand. Melanie gives you a walking tour of the island while Kris explores the reefs. We grab a snack, soak up the sun... and then things fall apart. 🚨 After an amazing morning, we face the worst tender boat experience we’ve had in 20 years of cruising. A 1.5-hour wait in the blazing heat, with poor organization and massive lines left a sour taste at what should’ve been a perfect stop. Back onboard Sky Princess, we regroup with a cold drink, some peace at the Enclave Thermal Suite, and dinner at the Crown Grill, one of Princess Cruises’ signature specialty restaurants. The night wraps up with a show in the theatre—complete with reserved Premier seating (yes, we got the VIP treatment!)—and some music and dancing at the Vista Lounge to end the night on a high note. 🎥 In this episode: Snorkeling at Princess Cays 🐠 Melanie’s Island Tour 🏝 The Tender Boat Fiasco 😓 Enclave Spa Recovery 💆♀️ Dinner at Crown Grill 🍽 Princess Premier Reserved Seating 🎟 Music & Dancing at Vista Lounge 💃 Have you experienced Princess Cays? Did it go smoother for you? Let us know in the comments—we’d love to hear your take. And don’t miss next week’s episode—our first sea day onboard Sky Princess, where we explore the pools, revisit the Enclave, try Alfredo’s famous pizza, and start noticing some service hiccups… until we discover a hidden gem. 👉 Subscribe for cruise vlogs, tips, and ship tours from our 20+ years of cruising. 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an upload!And don’t forget to: 👍 Like 🚢 Stay Connected: 📍 Facebook: facebook.com/docksidetravel 📷 Instagram: @docksidetravel Please Note: While we share our opinions and personal experiences in this video, it is for your entertainment. You should contact your travel agent or the cruise line directly for detailed advice and information specific to your booking. 00:00 Introduction 02:04 Estrella DIning Room 04:15 Tender Process 06:19 Princess Cays 07:23 Island Tour 10:36 Snorkelling 12:10 Return to Ship 17:17 Enclave 18:56 Crown Grill 22:57 Entertainment