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Princess Cruises’ SMALLEST ship is their GREATEST! Here's why.

Visit With Us (Rich and Helen)
Visit With Us (Rich and Helen)
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👁️ 83K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 15:00

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive tour of the Coral Princess, a Panamax class ship that is significantly smaller than the newer Sun Princess. The video explores the ship's unique design features, such as an atrium that spans four decks and a wrap around promenade deck, which the creator notes is increasingly rare on modern vessels. The tour covers various decks, highlighting dining options like the Bordeaux and Provost dining rooms, specialty venues like Sabatini's, and entertainment spaces including the Universe Lounge and the Princess Theater. The creator also examines specific design quirks, such as the non-functional decorative turbine structures and the unusual placement of the buffet at the front of the ship. While noting some oddities, such as the need to walk through the fitness center to access the sanctuary, the creator concludes that the ship is an elegant and charming vessel that offers a more intimate experience than its larger counterparts.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Coral Princess
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Coral Princess
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
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Other · 28 nights

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we bucked the trend turned back the clock and booked a 28 night cruise on the second oldest and Princess Cruise's smallest ship the Sub-2000 guest Coral princess

we think it's the most elegant Atrium on any of the princess Fleet

we thought this was a bit odd to begin with but having booked it for the entire cruise we soon settled in and actually became our favorite Sanctuary

apart from a few design Oddities we think she's an absolute little gem

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider booking the sanctuary for the entire cruise for the best wake views.
Watch the review of Ocean View Cabins as it may change your perspective.
Check out the aft terraces for a hidden gem on the ship.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWould the Coral Princess be every inch a Princess ship in style and facilities?
QHow does the smallest Princess ship compare to its larger sisters?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition3½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2½ Happy BaconDining Main3 Happy BaconDining Specialty2½ Happy BaconDining Buffet1½ Sad BaconEntertainment Shows3½ Happy BaconPool Deck3 Happy BaconSpa Fitness3½ Happy Bacon
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