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Princess or Celebrity? Which is Better?

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πŸ‘οΈ 62K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 12:16

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Editorial Summary

In this discussion, host Tony and guest Walter from Where's Walter Travel compare the experiences offered by Princess Cruises and Celebrity Cruises. They begin by categorizing cruise lines into tiers, noting that while brands like Carnival and Royal Caribbean serve as entry-level options, Princess and Celebrity represent a step up for travelers seeking fewer children and higher quality dining. Walter uses a musical analogy to distinguish the two, describing Princess as classical music and Celebrity as jazz due to their differing levels of formality. The conversation explores specific amenities, such as Princess's diverse itineraries and the value of the Princess Plus package, versus Celebrity's modern resort feel and world-class bars. While Walter expresses a preference for Celebrity's amenities like glass blowing and the lawn club, Tony highlights his preference for Princess based on internet reliability and casino offers. Ultimately, the two conclude that the choice depends on individual priorities, such as whether a traveler values traditional service and unique itineraries or a contemporary atmosphere and specific onboard activities.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Princess Cruises
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Princess Cruises
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I put first timers on Celebrity I put them on princess I put them on you know Royal Carnival certainly

princess has more interesting itineraries they have you know celebrity kind of does the same route over and over

princess plus would probably be the one thing that might lean me to say go over to princess because that's actually one of the few packages that I actually recommend to clients

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Consider Princess or Celebrity for a more adult-oriented experience with better food
βœ“Evaluate Princess Plus package for included Wi-Fi, gratuities, and drinks
βœ“Look at itineraries when choosing between Princess and Celebrity

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Too many kids on entry-level cruise lines β€” Consider Princess or Celebrity for fewer children and more adult-oriented experiences

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhich is better, Princess or Celebrity cruise lines?
QHow do you move from entry-level cruise lines to premium ones?
QWhat are the key differences between Princess and Celebrity?

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