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Editorial Summary

The creators document their first experience with Princess Cruise Line while embarking on an Alaska voyage from Seattle aboard the Royal Princess. After boarding, they explore various ship amenities, including the Sanctuary exclusive deck and the buffet, Horizons. They evaluate the food quality, specifically testing the buffet pizza and the legendary chicken tenders. The video highlights the Medallion technology, which allows for seamless room access and location-based service delivery, as demonstrated by a successful food and drink order delivered to a public lounge. The creators also provide a detailed tour of their penthouse suite, noting the high quality of the mattress and the expansive balcony designed for wildlife viewing. They discuss the benefits of Princess for Alaska cruises, specifically the presence of an onboard naturalist to provide educational talks about the region. The vlog concludes with a specialty Italian dinner at Sabatini's and an overview of the suite perks provided to guests.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

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

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship TourπŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleAlaska · Summer · 7 nightsFrom SeattleVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

We're in Seattle for our very first Princess cruise.

Everybody says that if you want to go on the best Alaska cruise, go on a Princess cruise.

The bed is amazing. One of the best mattresses I've ever felt.

They found us. That was so quick, too.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book the Princess Plus package for included drinks and desserts.
βœ“Try the pizza at Craigo Pizzeria on the pool deck for a fresh, crispy option.
βœ“Use the medallion to order food and drinks anywhere on the ship.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Deciding whether to book the Sanctuary exclusive area β€” Consider if you want a covered area in Alaska weather; the Sanctuary is open-air.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise on Princess for the first time?
QHow does the medallion technology work on board?
QWhat are the suite perks and balcony views like?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing3Β½ Happy BaconDining Buffet3Β½ Happy BaconCabin Suite4Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconEmbarkation3Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconShip Condition3Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Seattle3Β½ Happy Bacon
Juneau2Β½ Happy Bacon
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