Crown Princess Reviews

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

The Ship Very big ship – 112,894 tons. The largest in the Princess fleet. Holds 3000 passengers. 19 decks 4 pools. Movies under the stars,Nightclub. Jogging track and gym. Registered in Bermuda, built in Italy in 2006. Types of people on board Americans. Lots of them. 95% of pax on board were Americans. ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

The Crown Princess is ENORMOUS. We chose a balcony stateroom facing out from the aft of the ship. We were very pleased we had as so many other balconies were overlooked, whereas ours was totally private. WE could not fault the service from our room steward or in the main dining ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

Fabulous ship, especially the stateroom with good sized balcony. Briliant itinerary - although would have been much better if it wasn't split into two one week crusises, as this caused lots of disruption and problems for those staying on for the second week. HOWEVER: Food was boring, repetitive, bland and substandard - ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

Myself & partner had never been on a cruise before and I was somewhat nervous that I would not take to it however, we decided to go ahead and book. We wanted to give it a chance so booked what we thought would be the biggest and the best ship and ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

The problem with the cruise we went on is that it is 2- 1week cruises back to back { to suit the americans }. and after flying to San Juan to pick up the ship and going through all the customs rigmarole, you have to go through it all again at ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

This was our 6th cruise with Princess Cruises. We flew to San Juan to board the Crown Princess. When we landed, I was surprised to see iguanas running around the strip!! Check in was quick. San Juan is a lovely place, we had time to look around, as we did not sail until ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

We booked our cruise of a lifetime, celebrating 30 years marriage, on Crown Princess sailing 3rd Nov from San Juan. Our flights were changed after initial booking to less convenient times and non-direct flights from Heathrow, New York and onto San Jun.(Very tiring and stressful)We would ask Princess to sort these out ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary on the crown princess around the carribean for 2 weeks, we re-newed our wedding vows on the 17th april exact date of our anniversary in the chapel, everything was arranged perfectly. ship was fantastic, as was the food no complaints what so ever. cabins were very ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

The Crown Princess is a very large ship but you can soon find your way around it. We had a balcony cabin at the aft end and were not overlooked at all. The balcony itself was almost the same size as the cabin itself and as there were three adults ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Hawaii

Travelled to Hawaii on Princess because previously we have been well pleased with their overall service. Same again this cruise except we are starting to notice gradual differences since we first started cruising with them. The staff are first rate, but the dinner menu's are becoming less appealing with too ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

My wife and I had cruised with Princess Cruises before and were very happy with the experience and so decided to travel to the Caribbean on the Crown Princess in Novemeber 2007. The ship sailed from San Juan in Puerto Rico on Saturday November 10 but Princess could not offer a direct ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

The Crown Princess was new and everything was perfect. We sailed from San Juan, the flight was good. Food in the main dining room was good. ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

Our 4th Princess cruise and the first on one of the larger ships sailing the Caribbean in March 07. It involved charter flights from Manchester to San Juan with Thomson which were fine. The whole trip was fantastic as usual with great service from Princess on land and on board, we ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

my husband and i are both keen cruisers, and this was our fourth cruise with princess, we flew out to san juan on a thompson charter, which wasnt great, very cramped and poor entertainment and food. we spoke to quite a few fellow pax, who found this a pretty poor start ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

WT We recently completed our ninth cruise. This one was on the Crown Princess and was a two week Southern Caribbean round trip from Sanin Juan. Our first impression was of a very large,well over 3000 passengers, ship. The embarkation process was a nightmare, caused mainly by the incompetent dockside staff ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

Our stateroom with balcony was well-equipped with the most comfortable bed and linen. Slept like a baby every night! Toilet and shower is on the small side and it must be difficult if you are more than average size. Well serviced with excellent steward who ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

We went on Crown Princess at the end of March 2007. Travelled with Thomsonfly from Gatwick to San Juan (Peurto Rico, Caribbean). Flight was excellent - well looked after. I thought the ship was immense in size and thought it still may get crowded with 3,000 passengers - it didn't! Everything about ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

Just returned back from a Thomson Cruise to the Caribbean. I am 27 years old and went on the Cruise with family to celebrate my parents wedding anniversary. Before I went, i thought, rather nievly, that cruise were for the older generation, and that not many young people would ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Dubai

North and south from Puerto Rico. Plenty of time to settle in. Wonderful organization from 1st hotel to ship and to cabin transfers and explanations at every stop in Miami in Hotel in Puerto Rico. Great . Ship looked the part, we were booked into a suite 500+ sq feet, seemed very ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

THIS WAS OUR 4th PRINCESS CRUISE SO THEY MUST BE DOING SOMETHING RIGHT, BOOKED VIA THE INTERNET AND ARRANGED OUR OWN FLIGHTS WITH A STOPOVER IN NEW YORK BEFORE JOINING THE SHIP IN SAN JUAN.HAVING DONE THE ONLINE CHECKIN, BOARDING THE SHIP WAS MUCH QUICKER THAN ON OUR PREVIOUS CRUISES, WHEN ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

when my husband and i boarded the crown princess at San Juan it was like a floating palace. What attracted us to this cruise is the itinerary we visited 10 different caribbean islands during the two week cruise. Even with 3100 passengers on this 116.000 tonne ship it never felt crowded. ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

Fantastic 14 night cruise on the Crown Princess, 1st time cruisers but did our homework on various cruise lines and we were not dissapointed. We booked the flights direct with United Airlines with connecting flight in Washington then onto San Juan. Booked overnight accomadation at the Caribe Hilton, hotel was very nice, ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Baltic

Recently completed a 25 day TransAtlandic Cruise from Fort Lauderdale to the Baltic. The were many pluses to the cruise. The food was good, the service was O.K., although at times variable in the dinning room. The entertainment was of high quality. Especially attractive were the ports of call. ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Scandinavia

Having had a a wonderful cruise 15 years ago on the Regal Princess we were really looking forward to cruising with this line again, so you can imagine the disappointment we felt at the lowered standards that this cruise offered. We had booked a balcony suite on Caribe deck, upgraded our flight ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

we went on crown princess in 2006 after 6months when it first came out very nice everyone of the staff was more than pleased to help you food on board was good and cabins cleaned and chocolate on your pillows at night you were made to feel very special and cabin ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

The Crown Princess was my first vacation cruise ever and it did justice to my first impression of cruising and the Princess Chain. I boarded in San Juan and was greeted by long lines of passengers during embarkation, but the process was smooth and hassle-free. They loaded our luggage onto the ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Baltic

We have been on Princess cruises 5 times before and have always been totally satisfied and as far as Crown Princess is concerned were still happy. She is a lovely ship,and well run, but we have to say we have noticed cutbacks in various areas. The new menues are much reduced ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

Booked Cruise, Hotel & Flights separate. Travelled via New York to San Juan, stayed 2 nights in San Juan. Joined Crown Princess on 12th April 2008 for 7 day Southern Caribbean Cruise. We departed Hotel for ship to arrive at the boarding time suggested. That was 1 hour after boarding started. ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Baltic

We’ve just returned from the 8th August cruise to the Baltic. First impressions were very good – met at Copenhagen airport and directed to wait for coaches. There could have been a little more organisation in terms of how people got onto the various coaches as they arrived – ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Baltic

We flew from Manchester with SAS and were met at Copenhagan by a Princess representative. Embarkation was extremely efficient and we were in our stateroom in less than 20 minutes from arrival at the cruise terminal. We had a balcony stateroom on Caribe Deck - we prefer Caribe as ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Baltic

This was our first Princess Cruise - it was only our second cruise having been with MSC previously. The staff, entertainment, food, organisation, cleanliness of ship were all excellent. We have already booked our next Princess Cruise to the Mediterranean next year. We enjoyed the mix of nationalities ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Antarctica

Cruised from Santiago, round Cape Horn to Falklands, Montivideo, and Buenos Aires. A great cruise spoiled when our flight to Antartica failed to materialise. We were taken tothe airport only to be told that the flight had been cancelled. However, as if by magic, there was a fully fuelled jet (presumably ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

Having cruised with Princess on 3 previous occassions we expected it's usual 5 star service. What we got was very disappointing! Firstly, no direct flight home (via Boston!). The stateroom only had one working bedside light and was never repaired all week, and an overhead light went on ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Baltic

We wanted to do something memorable and special for our Golden Wedding, and decided on a Cruise. Many of our friends have been regular cruisers so we thought we would give it a try. What have we been missing!! From the time we left home to when we ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

We were on the Crown Princess in the Caribbean. It is a fabulous ship and we thoroughly enjoyed it, all the facilities were great, and we prefer the anytime dining which Princess offers. We had lovely ports of call, my wife had her 60th birthday on board, and I ordered flowers and a ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Scandinavia

my husband and I had a lovely cruise on the Crown Princess this year the end of June/July the ship was beautiful but we were a little disapointed in the food in the self service as it always appeared cold especially at breakfast we did make a complaint and filled ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Baltic

WHAT A GREAT CRUISE! This was our first cruise. In fact it was the second but he first one was different because it was fluvial, from Moscow to St. Petersburg. In short a great cruise. We chose Baltic for the weather, we don´t like too much hot in summer although we are from ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

I was on the Crown Princess from 30 november- 7december 08 on the eastern caribbean itinerary which was princess cays, st maarten, st thomas, grand turk and back to fort lauderdale. I went with my mum. This was my 2nd cruise and my mothers first cruise and we both had the ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

We recently sailed Crown Princess (november) from Fort Lauderdale to the Eastern Caribbean taking in St Thomas. St Marteen,Princess Cays and Grand Turk. Our weather ,unfortunately was not the best but we were still sailing in Hurricane Season! We were threatened towards the end of our week by hurricane Ike but ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

This was our second cruise but our first with Princess Cruises, we were very pleasantly surprised at how large the ship was!! It was very clean and spacious, there was no rush for sunbeds, you could always watch the onboard Movies Under the Stars. We also stayed in a ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

Myself and my daughter booked this cruise as an after Christmas break before getting back to the grind of work. The Crown Princess is faultless! What a magnificent ship. The cabins were of a decent size although without the balcony I think me and my daughter would have been living on ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

Went on Crown Princess for celebrating our birthdays. We have been on other cruise ships including RCI and NCL. Good points, staff fantastic, cabins excellent best weve stayed in, shows average, food average, outdoor cinema ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

We have just returned from a week upon the beautiful Crown Princess, and we had a fantastic trip. We were very impressed with the size of our balcony cabin, and the facilities upon the ship. It is well laid out, and has everything onboard that you could want. That ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

We have just returned from a weeks Eastern Caribbean cruise on the beautiful Crown Princess - 5 star luxury! The ship itself is huge - it has everything you could want or need on a 7 day trip...apart from a Sat Nav to avoid getting lost. We stayed in ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

This is a new ship (2006) but have no fear it has been created to generate MONEY. From the over priced alcoholic drinks, USD 6-75 plus 15 percent service charge for 16 fluid ounces! Ice cream which you had to pay for and the 25 USD per person cover charge if ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

Flew from Heathrow to Miami on Virgin Atlantic following an overnight at the Renaissance Hotel. Good room - good price including 15 nights parking. A very good flight with Virgin and the food was Ok for an airline meal. An easier time at US immigration than last year ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

An experience not to have been missed. Princess cruises provided a holiday to remember with all round luxury in every way. The staff attend to your every need - nothing is too much trouble. The food ,the entertainment and on board activities are all excellent. My husband was a reluctant ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

Flew with Virgin in premium economy 2 days before the ship set sail. Miami airport was so busy on a Friday evening -usual queues at immigration and baggage. Decided to stay in Fort Lauderdale at the Hilton Grande. Nice hotel, few minutes from Port Everglades. Impressed with the city, nice ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Transatlantic

We started our holiday flying club world with British Airways, this was excellent, we had 3 nights at the Eden Roc hotel in Miami. Our cruise sailed from Fort Lauderdale to Lisbon, upon arrival no seperate check in for full suite guests, however we only waited about an hour before boarding. We ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

We have cruised over 35 times in the last 12 years and feel the industry is becomeing a one Company race now Carnival and not only us but our friends are being put off by the cutting corners that they make as soon as they take over other cruise lines. We ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Mediterranean

Having not cruised for 20 years our expectations were high. The Crown Princess surpassed all our expectations. 3000 passengers embarking sounded like trouble but it went very smooth and completed in 20 minutes. Information throughout the ship was great especially regarding ports of call on what to see and use of ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

This was our second Princess cruise and as before the staff were excellent, our stateroom attendant always seemed to be on duty and was very helpful. Food selection was very good although we did have to wait for a table on a couple of occasions in the resturant. Staterooms were comfortable ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Caribbean

We went on this cruise because my cousin was getting married to her American fiance and the Carribean seemed ideal for both the British and American contingents. We booked balcony cabins and got excellent cruise only rates through the group booking system for the wedding party. The cabins were good and ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Western Europe

Hi Just returned from a cruise on the Crown Princess, overall a good time was had by all, but just be careful of the extra charges made on board the ship, a gratuity is added to your on board account each day of around 11$ (we had this removed as we made ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Western Europe

Having been on the Crown Princess 2 years ago we knew we were going to be happy with the ship. The cruise started in Rome (Civitavecchia) and sailed to Southampton, England calling at 11 ports on the way. There were only 3 sea days which made for a good ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Mediterranean

We sailed on our 1st cruise for 15 nts in the Med starting by flying to Rome. Picked up and coached to the ship, WOW what a wonderful sight Crown Princess the embarkation was very quick and painless. Had been told by a few people re the tips situation (had ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Mediterranean

Having previously cruised with Thomson and Island Cruises I was a little unsure what to expect on the 'huge' Crown Princess, but I have to say I've just had the best cruise so far! The ship is only 3 years old and this was evident straight away in the decor and ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Mediterranean

Crown princess Western Med 10 June to 25 June 2009. We have cruised before but not on an American ship. We had a wonderfull time 15 nights of relaxation. It was the first time we had stayed in an inside cabin, but it was fine plenty of room well equiped flat ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
British Isles

I have just returned from our first cruise with Princess Lines. There were several plus points but several disappointments. On the plus side the food was very good as was the service. The stateroom was larger than any we have had before and well thought out. Facilities ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
British Isles

Crown Princess carries 3500 passengers. Too many for our liking but we got a great deal at the last minute. All in all we considered it good value for money although the ship does cater for the american market and thus all on board spend wa in us dollars. Did get ...More

Princess Cruises,
Crown Princess,
Mediterranean

We cruised from Civitavecchia to Southampton on the Crown Princess, departing from Civitavecchia on Monday 10th June 2009, we travelled from Gatwick to Rome with British Airways, excellent flight and on time. The transfer to the ship being completed very quickly as was the check in at Civitavecchia. We joined the ...More