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The creators provide an in-depth review of the Enchanted Princess, a large Royal Class ship that joined the Princess fleet in 2021. They highlight the mini suite as the best cabin they have ever experienced due to its cleanliness, contemporary decor, and practical storage. However, they note that all Royal Class ships lack outside cabins, meaning passengers must choose between inside or balcony options, and they warn that many balconies are obstructed by lifeboats. Regarding dining, the reviewers found the main dining room food quality to be disappointing and lacking the premium standards expected of the line, specifically noting poor vegetarian options. In contrast, they highly recommend specialty venues like Sabatini's, the Crown Grill, and the Ocean Terrace. A significant portion of the review focuses on the Medallion app and staffing issues. The creators describe the app as a technological nightmare that is detrimental to the passenger experience due to poor connectivity and high demand. They conclude that while the ship itself is beautiful and well-appointed, the combination of overworked crew, subpar service, and a malfunctioning app makes them hesitant to cruise with Princess again in the near future.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Enchanted Princess
Barely Crispy
All-time creator consensus for Enchanted Princess
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship ReviewπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
Veteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

we stayed in a mini suite this time around on enchanting princess and we have to say it is the best cabin or suite we've ever had on a cruise ship

the medallion app is awful it doesn't work the crew hate it the passengers loave it and in its current form it is entirely detrimental to a passenger's cruising experience

the service was pretty damn bad we're sorry to say it was virtually impossible to find a crew member wandering around the pool deck offering drinks

sabatini's is still worth the 25 per person cover charge in our opinion and it is a venue we'd return to the next time we sail with princess cruises

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book specialty dining venues as soon as you have access to the medallion app, as they can sell out months before your cruise.
βœ“If choosing a balcony cabin on deck 8, be sure to choose a number that doesn't fall between the ranges obstructed by lifeboats and davits.
βœ“Try to get a seat at the bar in the ocean terrace sushi restaurant to watch the chefs prepare your sushi.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Difficulty booking restaurants and ordering drinks due to app issues and long queues β€” If you're a first-time cruiser, be prepared for potential chaos and consider if this experience might put you off cruising.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWould we go back on the Enchanted Princess?
QWhat are the dining options and quality on the Enchanted Princess?
QHow does the medallion app affect the cruising experience?

Topics Covered

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