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Interior Stateroom
The Interior stateroom is approximately 156 to 166 square feet and richly appointed with fine amenities. Some also...-
Interior Stateroom - Category IF
IFNZD $3,648
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Interior Stateroom - Category IE
IENZD $3,648
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Interior Stateroom - Category ID
IDNZD $3,710
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Interior Stateroom - Category IC
ICNZD $3,772
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Interior Stateroom - Category IB
IBNZD $3,834
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Interior Stateroom - Category IA
IANZD $3,906
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Obstructed Oceanview
The Obstructed Oceanview stateroom is approximately 162 square feet and features the same fine amenities as our...-
Obstructed Oceanview - Category OZ
OZNZD $3,854
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Obstructed Oceanview - Category OY
OYNZD $3,927
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Obstructed Oceanview - Category OW
OWNZD $3,989
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Obstructed Oceanview - Category OV
OVNZD $4,061
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Balcony Obstructed - Category BZ
BZNZD $4,682
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Balcony Obstructed - Category BY
BYNZD $4,796
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Oceanview Stateroom
The Oceanview stateroom is approximately 162 to 212 square feet and features a picture window for memorable views....-
Oceanview Stateroom - Category OE
OENZD $4,216
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Oceanview Stateroom - Category OC
OCNZD $4,372
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Oceanview Stateroom - Category OB
OBNZD $4,434
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Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom - Category O6
O6NZD $4,506
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Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom - Category O5
O5NZD $4,578
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Oceanview with Balcony
The spacious approximately 210 to 234-square-foot Balcony stateroom is appointed with fine amenities and outstanding...-
Balcony Stateroom - Category BF
BFNZD $4,796
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Balcony Stateroom - Category BE
BENZD $4,930
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Balcony Stateroom - Category BD
BDNZD $5,064
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Balcony Stateroom - Category BC
BCNZD $5,199
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Balcony Stateroom - Category BB
BBNZD $5,323
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Balcony Stateroom - Category BA
BANZD $5,447
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Premium Balcony Stateroom - Category B2
B2NZD $5,716
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Premium Balcony Stateroom - Category B1
B1NZD $5,840
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Mini-Suite With Balcony
The luxurious Mini-Suite offers approximately 280 to 302 square feet of comfort and a separate seating area with a...-
Mini Suite without Balcony - Category MY
MYNZD $5,447
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Mini Suite with Balcony - Category ME
MENZD $5,520
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Mini Suite with Balcony - Category MD
MDNZD $5,675
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Mini Suite with Balcony - Category MB
MBNZD $5,975
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Suite with Balcony
Premium accommodations and luxurious appointments are the signature of our expansive approximately 470-square-foot...-
Vista Suite - Category S6
S6NZD $7,619
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Interior Stateroom
The Interior stateroom is approximately 156 to 166 square feet and richly appointed with fine amenities. Some also have pullman beds to accommodate 3rd and 4th passengers.
These features and fine amenities are standard in the Interior stateroom:
- Twin beds that convert to a queen size bed*
- Private bathroom with shower
- Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion
- 100% Egyptian cotton linens
- Satellite TV, refrigerator, hair dryer, safe, closet, phone and desk
- 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
- Daily housekeeping service
- Nightly turn-down service
*Due to some cabin configurations, the two twin beds may not convert to a queen size bed.
Obstructed Oceanview
These features and fine amenities are standard in the Obstructed Oceanview stateroom:
- Picture window (fully or partially obstructed view)
- Twin beds that convert to a queen-size bed*
- Private bathroom with shower
- Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion
- 100% Egyptian cotton linens
- Satellite TV, refrigerator, hair dryer, safe, closet, phone and desk
- 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
- Daily housekeeping service
- Nightly turn-down service
*Due to some cabin configurations, the two twin beds may not convert to a queen size bed.
Oceanview Stateroom
These features and fine amenities are standard in the Oceanview stateroom:
- Picture window
- Twin beds convertible to a queen-size bed*
- Private bathroom with shower
- Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion
- 100% Egyptian cotton linens
- Satellite TV, refrigerator, hair dryer, safe, closet, phone and desk
- 110V AC electrical outlet with U.S. plug fittings
- Daily housekeeping service
- Nightly turn-down service
*Due to some cabin configurations, the two twin beds may not convert to a queen size bed.
Oceanview with Balcony
These features and fine amenities are standard in the Balcony stateroom:
- Balcony with patio furniture
- Twin beds that convert to a queen-size bed*
- Private bathroom with shower
- Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion
- 100% Egyptian cotton linens
- Satellite TV, refrigerator, hair dryer, safe, closet, phone and desk
- 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
- Daily housekeeping service
- Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow
*Due to some cabin configurations, the two twin beds may not convert to a queen size bed.
Mini-Suite With Balcony
The luxurious Mini-Suite offers approximately 280 to 302 square feet of comfort and a separate seating area with a sofa bed for lounging or sleeping a third passenger. The spacious balcony is approximately 35 to 58 square feet and the bathroom offers a combination tub and shower. Some Mini-Suites also have a pullman bed to accommodate a 4th passenger. Oceanview Mini-Suites offer no balcony but feature a large approximately 300-square foot cabin space with a picture window.
These features and fine amenities are standard in a Mini-Suite stateroom:
- Welcome glass of champagne
- Separate seating area with a sofabed
- Balcony with patio furniture (except Oceanview Mini-Suites)
- Twin beds that convert to a queen-size bed*
- Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow
- Two flat-panel televisions
- Private bathroom with combination tub and shower
- Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion
- 100% Egyptian cotton linens
- Satellite TV, refrigerator, hair dryer, safe, closet, phone and desk
- 110-volt, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
- Daily housekeeping service
*Due to some cabin configurations, the two twin beds may not convert to a queen size bed.
Suite with Balcony
Premium accommodations and luxurious appointments are the signature of our expansive approximately 470-square-foot Suites. Suite staterooms include a spacious cabin and large approximately 119-square-foot balcony, along with special suite-only benefits. Suites include a separate seating area with a sofabed, walk-in closet, full bathroom and deluxe amenities. These features and deluxe amenities are standard in a Suite stateroom:
- Separate seating area with a sofa bed
- Upgraded balcony furniture with room for four: two comfortable loungers, a table and two chairs
- Complimentary mini-bar set-up
- CD/DVD player with access to a complimentary DVD library
- Walk-in closet with personal safe
- Comfortable luxury pillow-top mattress
- Twin beds that convert to a queen-size bed*
- 1oo% Egyptian cotton linens
- Upgraded bathroom amenities and hair dryer
- Two flat-panel satellite TVs
- Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow
- Refrigerator
- Writing desk and phone
- 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
- Daily housekeeping service
- Enhanced nightly turn-down service
- A host of other benefits and amenities
*Due to some cabin configurations, the two twin beds may not convert to a queen size bed.
Aloha Deck 12
Interior Stateroom - Category IF
Multiple Decks
Interior Stateroom - Category IE
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Interior Stateroom - Category ID
Multiple Decks
Interior Stateroom - Category IC
Multiple Decks
Interior Stateroom - Category IB
Multiple Decks
Interior Stateroom - Category IA
Emerald Deck 8
Obstructed Oceanview - Category OZ
Emerald Deck 8
Obstructed Oceanview - Category OY
Emerald Deck 8
Obstructed Oceanview - Category OW
Emerald Deck 8
Obstructed Oceanview - Category OV
Emerald Deck 8
Balcony Obstructed - Category BZ
Dolphin Deck 9
Balcony Obstructed - Category BY
Multiple Decks
Oceanview Stateroom - Category OE
Plaza Deck 5
Oceanview Stateroom - Category OC
Plaza Deck 5
Oceanview Stateroom - Category OB
Emerald Deck 8
Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom - Category O6
Dolphin Deck 9
Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom - Category O5
Multiple Decks
Balcony Stateroom - Category BF
Multiple Decks
Balcony Stateroom - Category BE
Multiple Decks
Balcony Stateroom - Category BD
Aloha Deck 12
Balcony Stateroom - Category BC
Multiple Decks
Balcony Stateroom - Category BB
Multiple Decks
Balcony Stateroom - Category BA
Caribe Deck 10
Premium Balcony Stateroom - Category B2
Caribe Deck 10
Premium Balcony Stateroom - Category B1
Multiple Decks
Mini Suite without Balcony - Category MY
Multiple Decks
Mini Suite with Balcony - Category ME
Multiple Decks
Mini Suite with Balcony - Category MD
Multiple Decks
Mini Suite with Balcony - Category MB
Multiple Decks
Vista Suite - Category S6
Please note: All prices featured are per person (unless otherwise stated), and include non commission fares (taxes, fees and port expenses). Prices and availability are subject to change due to changes made by the Cruise Companies. Prices quoted are based on payments made via bank transfer. Visa and Mastercard payments incur a 1.5% transaction fee.
Itinerary
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Day 1
Fort Lauderdale Depart: Sun, Jan 3, 2021 @ 16:00 -
Day 2
At SeaMon, Jan 4, 2021
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Day 3
At SeaTue, Jan 5, 2021
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Day 4
CartagenaArrive: Wed, Jan 6, 2021 @ 07:00
Depart: Wed, Jan 6, 2021 @ 15:00
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Day 5
Panama CanalArrive: Thu, Jan 7, 2021 @ 06:00
Depart: Thu, Jan 7, 2021 @ 16:30
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Day 6
At SeaFri, Jan 8, 2021
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Day 7
PuntarenasArrive: Sat, Jan 9, 2021 @ 07:00
Depart: Sat, Jan 9, 2021 @ 19:00
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Day 8
San Juan Del SurArrive: Sun, Jan 10, 2021 @ 07:00
Depart: Sun, Jan 10, 2021 @ 18:00
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Day 9
At SeaMon, Jan 11, 2021
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Day 10
HuatulcoArrive: Tue, Jan 12, 2021 @ 07:00
Depart: Tue, Jan 12, 2021 @ 17:00
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Day 11
At SeaWed, Jan 13, 2021
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Day 12
Puerto VallartaArrive: Thu, Jan 14, 2021 @ 07:00
Depart: Thu, Jan 14, 2021 @ 18:00
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Day 13
At SeaFri, Jan 15, 2021
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Day 14
At SeaSat, Jan 16, 2021
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Day 15
Los Angeles Arrive: Sun, Jan 17, 2021 @ 07:00
Onboard experience
Anytime Dining
Fresh And Flexible, Dine Any Time: Just like a restaurant at home, Anytime Dining enables guests the freedom to dine when and with whom they wish, at any time between 5:30 PM and 10 PM. Reservations are available through an onboard dining hotline, but not required, and diners may choose to eat only with their own group, or be seated with other guests. The choice is yours.
Traditional Dining
Indulge In The Classic Cruise Experience: Harkening back to the Golden Era of sea travel, our Traditional Dining option allows you to dine at the same time each day and enjoy the same tablemates and waitstaff throughout your voyage. Choose from either early or late seating.
Amuleto Cafe
Savor specialty coffees and teas from our New Grounds Crafted Coffee menu and choose from a selection of sweet treats baked fresh every day. Sandwiches and quick bites are offered throughout the afternoon and evening
The Bar & Grill
Follow your nose to the Deck Barbecue where the burgers are flipping and the hot dogs roasting, served with a variety of fixin’s and crisp fries. Veggie burgers, bratwurst and grilled chicken breast are also served and all are sure to hit the spot when you are relaxing out on deck.
Princess Pizzeria
The Princess Pizzeria is conveniently located poolside for a casual bite while relaxing on deck or while watching Movies Under the Stars. You’ll delight in the classic favorites like pepperoni and margherita, as well daily specialty pizzas.
Specialty Dining
Dining on board a Princess® cruise ship is a joyful celebration and our specialty restaurants always deliver an extraordinary experience. They are among the best at sea – or anywhere. We serve dishes made with the freshest ingredients, and our menus reflect regional flavors from around the world. You'll find our specialty restaurants are the perfect place to celebrate any occasion.
Sabatini's Italian Trattoria
Treasured family recipes curated from our Italian chefs inspire the menu at this specialty restaurant. You are welcomed into a modern interior with a rustic flavor. Unique, handmade pasta courses, prepared fresh daily, invite you to experience the culinary magic of Chef Angelo Auriana - executive chef of renowned Los Angeles restaurants The Factory Kitchen and officine BRERA—who delights in sharing the Northern Italian flavors of his hometown, Bergamo.. Additional charge applies.
Bayou Cafe and Steakhouse
The first New Orleans-inspired specialty restaurant at sea, Bayou Café & Steakhouse offers fresh and authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine, N’Awlins crawfish “mud bug” bisque, peel-and-eat shrimp, chicken and chorizo jambalaya, Porterhouse steak, crawfish and a host of fun drink selections. Enjoy one of the oldest culture-driven cooking styles in American history. Additional charge applies.
Chefs Table
Taking dining to a new level, the Chef’s Table Experience includes pre-dinner cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the galley for you and a limited number of fellow guests. After your executive chef describes the specially designed menu for the night, participants are escorted to an intimate table for the main course, including pairing suggestions. Each couple receives a personalized autographed copy of Princess’ best-selling cookbook, a handwritten copy of the special menu and a complimentary photo. Additional charge applies.
Art Classes
Sports and Spa
- Sports court for paddle tennis, volleyball and basketball with space for spectator seating.
- Two golf simulators let passengers try their luck "playing" world famous golf courses.
Bars and Lounges
- Memorabilia-filled cigar lounge and sports bar features satellite broadcasts of various sporting events, when available. Seats 43.
- A classic 1960s-style martini bar based on the Las Vegas "Rat Pack" era. Offers a full menu of more than 50 creative specialty martinis. Seats 52.
- A classic, private club atmosphere filled with the company's maritime history and nautical memorabilia. A great spot for music or cocktails with evening dancing. Seats 147.
Shopping
- Duty Free boutique that sells jewelery, watches, accessories, liquor, and tobacco.
Live Music
- A lounge where Indiana Jones would feel at home, designed to evoke the wonders of the Far East and Africa. Entertainment includes cabaret acts, singers, magicians, comedians and dancing. Seats 298.
Kids Club
Princess Cruises Children's Clubs and Teen Lounges ensure our all cruisers, young and old, stay happy all day long
The Treehouse (formerly Pelicans) : Ages 3-7 years
Go wild in the animal-themed Treehouse. With a range of activities including: art projects, protecting the wildlife and taking part in a Pirate night, your kids can huddle, create and discover all cruise long.
The Lodge (formerly Shockwaves): Ages 8-12 years
An outdoor based area, will engage minds and muscles. Build rockets, Scavenger hunts, miniatures Olympics and Mythbuster challenges are just some of the fun to be found.
The Beach House (formerly Remix): Ages 13-17 years
A contemporary surf-themed lounge, your teen will never want to leave. With plenty to do from video game tournaments, movie nights, dance classes and a VIP party they will keep busy or be happy to just hang.
Club 1820
A private secret society for 18-20 year olds - no parents, no siblings a secret handshake and code is required to enter
Babysitting
For your convenience, group kidsitting is offered in the Youth Centers. Kids can relax and watch movies or play games with their friends while mom and dad have a relaxing night out.
- For children ages 3 to 12 years.
- From 10:00 pm to 1:00 am.
- Charge of $5.00 per hour per child.
Swimming
- No detail has been spared at the Lotus Spa--from the expert technicians garbed in Asian-inspired outfits to the couples mud room--making it one of the best spas on the high seas.
Stage Shows
- The Princess Theatre offers two shows each evening, that change daily. The style of show can vary from a Los Vegas style show, guest entertainers, and comedians. There is always something for everyone.
- Men might be from Mars and women from Venus, but everyone on the planet loves the top-notch shows at Universe Lounge.
Casino
- The London-themed Casino offers a wide variety of gaming machines and table games. The casino will not be open when in port.
Ship info
Island Princess is a fabulous floating resort designed to make your stay onboard truly memorable. This vessel has 90% ocean-view staterooms - with over 700 balconies and a wrap-around Promenade Deck. So, after being mesmerized by the scenery off the bow, get dazzled by the entertainment in the state-of-the-art lounges.
- Vessel: Island Princess
- Year: 2002
- Beam: 106
- Crew: 900
- Gross Tonnage: 92,000
- Onboard Currency: USD
- Passenger Capacity: 1,970
- Refurbished: May 2015
- 24-Hour Room Service
- All Main Meals Included
- Coin Operated Laundry
- Guest Entertainers
- Internet Facilities
- Live Music
- Quiet Library
- Security Safe in Cabin
Decks
Island Princess - Deck Plans
Cruise reviews
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"The Panama Canal and The Island was a great combination...."
Cruise Ship: Island Princess Destination: Panama Canal, Central America Cruise Length: 17 days Embarkation: Ft Lauderdale, USA Disembarkation: Vancouver, Canada Cabin: B304, Balcony, Forward Nationality: Aussies (about 23 or so on board) Our Outlook: Make the most of life. Expectations This Cruise: High and pleasantly met. Overall on this cruise: We enjoyed this cruise and loved most of the Ports. We have one regret only. The last 2 days from Los Angeles to Vancouver had a “party feel†as the new guests were making the most of their 2 days on board. We quickly lost that original feeling of being on a relaxing voyage. If we had the choice again, we would have disembarked in Los Angeles. Embarkation: Check in was quick and a breeze. The cruise lines are certainly winning in this area as we do all the work online ahead of time! We had enough time to write emails home before boarding. Fort Lauderdale has free Wi Fi in the terminal if you have your own notebook. Ship: The cruise was sold out however this ship had plenty of hideaways, bars, dining options and recreational areas to help with the crowded sea days. It certainly does not have a smaller ship "feel†and we found areas we could relax in away from the cabin. Cabin: B304, Balcony, Forward Our thoughts before getting on board, was "smaller ship" means "smaller cabin". Not the case here. Our immediate impression was one of “space.†Loads of storage with an open ward robe, several drawers with safe, bedside drawers, table, one chair, one single lounge seat and refrigerator. Our rather big bags went very nicely under the queen bed. Bit tight to move from the end of the bed to either the balcony side or to the cabin door so it was one person at a time. The balcony was a good size with the usual table and chairs. Really took advantage of this during the Canal transit in the heat of the day. OK, nice cabin but... One doesn't live in the shower but if you dropped the soap or anything else then forget picking it up as there is NO bending down without pushing the curtain out. We had a very wet floor a number of times!! Dining Venues: The Horizon Court was our venue of choice the whole trip and we did not visit the "Anytime Dining" room at all. Tried the pub lunches, Sabatini’s for a 50th Birthday celebration and pizza on deck. The Horizon came in handy on port days but the rest of the ship felt that way too. However, we met some very interesting people from all over of the globe and it was never hard to find seating. Dinner was always a table for two and never crowded. We had great service and we were always made welcome. Food: The food was varied and non repetitious except at breakfast time. Often we would skip breakfast and head straight for lunch that kicked off at 1130am. Our only negative has been the same on all Princess cruises. The desserts were usually creamy, looked artistic but sadly very little difference in flavour. There was always a range of fresh fruit available though. I did however, love some of the hot desserts served every lunch and dinner. We had to wait for Formal Nights to have ice cream here that promptly disappeared at 900pm.So if you were late by one minute...you missed out. We made up for it with the free ice cream until 700pm at the inside pool. On Sabatini’.... the food was very good, however we thought you could order from the menu. That was the case with the mains and dessert, however ALL the appetizers were brought out round after round.!!! Way too much food and in the end it became too much. Entertainment: This was very good from all aspects. Port days were quiet but the bars and other venues would have something going on. We hit the casino a couple of times but it was too smoky for us. There is a non-smoking section, however smoke travels on frankly calling it non-smoking means nothing. One of us had a couple lucky wins at the Bingo, which they had on non-port days. As always the games are brief so that you can move onto another activity. The pools were crowded when at sea but we found that if you had a swim while everyone was at dinner then you got the pool to yourselves. It worked for us as we dined at Horizon Court. Ports: We didn't feel crowded when getting on or off in port days. Usually the tours went out early and the rest got off as they pleased. Aruba: The arrival was Sunday. Nothing opens except the diamond and souvenirs shops. Princess had not let that one slip to guests not doing tours. We did some walking. There is no beach area near the ship but the blue of the water was beautiful. The town had a deserted feel but we did find a lovely church open. The supermarket was closed as was all the regular stores. Aloe Vera is grown here and we bought some sunburn cream at the port shops. The Princess schedule couldn’t have been worse if you didn't do a tour here. The local bus did run to the white sandy beaches further into the tourist zone. Cartagena:Columbia This port was a real eye opener for our first time in South America. The city is amazing and it is very old colonial and colourful. We did a walking tour off the ship. Got the feeling we were not given too much time on our own. The people seemed happy to us and we felt welcome. The tour leader gave a great narration of city life and gave us hints on the local people selling goods in the streets. It’s not to discourage from buying but to be selective with prices and quality of goods. There were certainly a lot of them selling the same things. Cigars and silver (if genuine) were the main items. If you politely said no thank you, they would move on to the next person. It’s just the way it is here. The town was a maze of old buildings and an old wall surrounding the city. We tried Columbian coffee in the main plaza and watched the life coming and going. It was great! We didn’t feel unsafe at all. Still it is best to be aware at all times. Panama Canal:Transit In a word.... Outstanding. A perfect day and the highlight of our cruise. We got up at 500am and went straight to Deck 11 forward without eating first.Only a few people there until the first of the locks and then became crowded as the day went on. This is a great viewing area to hear the narration by the guest speaker from the bridge and to see both sides of the canal at once. We came and went as the day went on. The sun was hot and we did get very sunburned even with sun cream, hats and fuller T-shirts etc. There was some time spent anchored in Gatun Lake and we went eat then. It was hard to tear ourselves away in case we missed something. Headed back to our balcony for a different perspective. The day went so quickly but we made the most of it. Fuertes Amador:Panama We anchored off Panama City overnight here. Our tour next day to the old, colonial and modern parts of Panama City was extremely hot and made it hard to walk any great distance. However, the tour guide was very knowledgeable about her city and made the tour so interesting we almost forgot the heat.... almost! It was just enough time to see the main sights. Contrary to current thought,it is a very wealthy country. New high rises are going up everywhere. The colonial buildings are being restored to their former elegance and costing a fortune. There is a large Duty Free store and shops after tendering to the port and a couple of restaurants if not taking a tour. We don’t think we would have attempted the same tour on our own first time. Puntarenas: Costa Rica Went to the Poas Volcano and Sarchi on tour. It was 8 hours with a lovely lunch in the mountains. They had traditional food and their famous strawberry juice. The guide was fantastic and told us all about Costa Rica. He had the time, as it was 3 hours each way. We had some comfort stops in a souvenir store with free, hot local coffee to help keep us awake. The weather was kind to look at the crater then promptly rained. We were very lucky. It was also very cold up there. There were still a few hours to see the port town when we got back. Huetulco: Mexico. Port beach is small but nice, the beach town OK, good bars and shops but our time ran out in the port while we did our tour. Took a bus tour off the ship to a town that is a mile away. The bus took 3 hours to see basically a couple of scenic lookouts, a souvenir shop selling craft from all over Mexico and a VERY quick authentic meal. The bus was old and the air con had trouble with the heat at 40C. Saw a beautiful old church in the town and then wandered round the town square that took five minutes. The rest of the time we were trying to stay cool. On the way back we were told to take just 10 mins to eat a traditional meal as the next buses were lining up behind us. There was also to be a demonstration of making bread that didn't happen.... no time? Couldn't wait to get back to the ship. This port is trying to open up to tourists but didn’t get it right with this tour. Princess should be more on top of quality offered for the money. We complained to Princess and cancelled our next tour in Cabo because of our experience and would have been much better off in port. They gave us back 20 percent of the tour the day after letting them know. Acapulco:Mexico We really enjoyed it here. The views along the bay were outstanding It is a tourist trap everywhere but that didn't take away from our enjoyment. We caught an expensive limo taxi to the other end of the bay from the port and walked the length of the bay back. Very hot and tiring but worth the effort. There are cute VW beetle taxies that ply the area and they would be much cheaper if you know where to go and how much. There are loads of tourist shops, a Wal-Mart, hotels and bars. The beaches are fantastic with lovely blue water. Not a cultural thing in sight except the Cathedral and the old fort. This is a hotel, beach and shopping city. Cabo San Lucas:Mexico Lands End is beautiful and we saw it while the ship was at anchor most of the time here. It’s a tender port and it has lots of souvenir shops and bars. Did not do a tour but wandered the town. Unless you do something that is water related it’s pretty much the shops or the bars. We also found it more expensive here than other Mexican ports. The beaches are much further along into the tourist zone. Overall it was enough time in port to do all the above. It would have been something to be there at night. Los Angeles:USA The Immigration procedure was a nightmare if you were not a US citizen.There were not enough officers to process so many people even those just transiting. It was over 2 hours before we got out of the terminal which took a chunk of our time and the ship left again at 400pm.We spent what time we had left in San Pedro near the port eating wonderful market strawberries and looking at the arts and crafts there.We had great coffee at a little cafe here and it was the best since leaving home. Basically this was the end of the cruise for a high percentage of people.The next part of this cruise was for any guests visiting the north or Canadians coming home again.The new sector was full of happy "new" 2 day party goers which was great for them but a little too noisy for us. Disembarkation:Vancouver Overall Customs here were quicker than Los Angeles. We had an early "non Princess" bus transfer Vancouver to Seattle. The transfers sold by Princess had preference off the ship. At the time we booked we were told that no Princess bus service would run from Vancouver to Seattle so we booked an alternate, non-refundable ticket with Quick Shuttle.Our advice to similar travellers is that due to Customs limitations 'own arrangement' times are hard to get. Once you nominate your time, make any changes as early as possible the day before. We were not given our nominated time and we just made our bus after we changed very late the day before arriving. Princess is not as effective here in this area. Perhaps it's time to allow this procedure online as part of the booking process. As in other cruise lines they are so attentive when you first get on board but dismissive once the bill is finalised and paid. Other than this problem, we had the best time on board the Island Princess. Enjoy your Cruise!!!
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"Un- touched by the Human Eye!!"
This cruise was not something I would ever dream could be as beautiful as it was. it is still so surreal when I look at the photo's, as photo's do no justice as the real thing. Every single day you wake up to the most magnificent view and wildlife and everyday it seems so breath taking. The island princess is one of the smaller ships, that hold upto 2100 passengers and up to 1000 crew staff. The food is amazing, and you have a good variety of different food for everyone to be happy, to easy quick meals to fine dining to the snacks to get you through till dinner time. There is always things to do and see while on board the cruise, such a seeing one of the world class live shows with live dancers and many activities to see and do. There are daily activities to also keep you occupied during your cruise, with BINGO, shopping in the boutiques to having a nice relaxing massage and then sipping a cocktail or 2 afterwards to wind down after a big day. There is also a tour desk with plenty tour seminars and information to look forward to, to help you organize the tours that best suit your cruise, ex: whale watching, the train through the beautiful mountains where you get to see wild life that you would never dream of, fishing charters and a wide range of casual activities that you could enjoy. Or you can just take it at your own pas and stroll into town yourself and find other activities that they have to offer you. All in all this was definitely an amazing cruise that I would hope everyone gets to see and do once in a life time opportunity to see an amazing place that is untouched by the human hand and is just pure nature. I truly hope you enjoy as much as i did.
Read moreAnonymous - Jun 2011
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- TV for in-cabin entertainment
- In cabin safe
- All main meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- Buffet or a la carte lunch menu
- Buffet or 4 course a la carte dinners
- Musical stage shows and entertainment
- Special guest entertainers
- Latest release movies (in cabin and on big screen)
- Choice of Bars and Lounges
- Fully supervised children's programs for ages 3 to 17 years
Frequently asked questions
Cruising is such a great value holiday as your fare includes accommodations, all main meals onboard ship, onboard daytime activities, and night-time entertainment including live stage shows. One reason cruising is good value is because you'll know what most of your holiday will cost before you go. Generally your only extra onboard expenses could be your beverages (though these are sometimes included on luxury ships), optional shore excursions, personal services such as spa treatments, and any purchases at the gift and duty free shops.
All your main meals are included on a cruise. Typically for breakfast, lunch and dinner there is an a la carte option (order from a menu) or a buffet option. There is so much choice available, and the food is excellent. However, your cruise doesn't always just include these 3 main meals. You can in fact eat non-stop for 24 hours a day if you like.
Most cruise lines also offer specialty dining as an alternative option to the main restaurants. There is typically a small cover charge for this. However, the food is well worth it, and the specialty restaurants are normally smaller and more intimate than the main restaurants so they make for a great place to celebrate a special occasion.
The entertainment on board comes in many different styles and formats but is always included in the cruise fare. In the evening there are shows in the main show lounge (except small ship cruising). Typically there are two sessions a night so, depending on your dinner time, you can always catch the show. The style of these shows changes daily. Some nights it will include all of the ship’s entertainment crew with a Las Vegas style production. Other nights there may be a guest entertainer or comedian. There is something for everyone.
The entertainment doesn't stop with the nightly performances. Each night the ship provides a newsletter detailing all the activities that will take place the following day. These activities may include dance classes, arts and crafts, table tennis, live music, tournaments, trivia quizzes, recent release movies, and other deck games and deck parties. The great thing about a cruise is that you can do as much or as little as you like. If your idea of a holiday is sitting back with a good book, you can do that. If you like to be entertained there is no shortage of entertainment.
One of the main reasons for a cruise making such a great family holiday is the “kids club” facilities offered on board, and they are all included in your cruise fare. Typically the kids clubs are broken into 3 different age groups - 3 to 6 years, 7 to 12 years, and 13 – 17 years. In these dedicated children’s facilities they are looked after by trained staff and the facilities are open from 9am – 10pm. Parents can check their children into the “kids club” whenever it suits them. Children love these facilities as it is “their space” aboard the ship.
NB Each cruise line has limited space on board the ship for children as the kids club facilities can cater for a limited number of children, and any child booked onto a cruise has access to the kids club. If you are planning on taking a cruise during the school holidays then you need to book early as the children's space will sell out. Also, while most cruise lines have kids club facilities there are some exceptions (not common) so you should check this at time of booking.
The chances are you will not get seasick. On a cruise most people do not suffer from motion sickness. However, if you are going to get seasick then it is likely to happen in the first 24 hours. If you limit the amount of alcohol you consume and activities you do in the first 24 hours you can reduce the chance of this happening. Another thing you can do is select a midship cabin on a lower deck. A cabin in the middle of the ship (midship) will experience the least amount of movement.
There are a number of other precautions/medications you can take, and these can be purchased before you travel at a pharmacy or health shop. Otherwise you can buy them on board.
The best thing you can do if you feel seasick is visit the ship’s doctor. They can give you an injection that will give you relief from your seasickness within 30 minutes. You have planned and saved for your holiday, don't ruin it by feeling sick. Visit the doctor for the injection and get it treated straight away. If you have travel insurance then you can claim this back.
IMPORTANT: A visit to the doctor on board will cost you money so we strongly recommend you get travel insurance before you depart on your holiday.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shore excursions are pre-organised tours & sightseeing options that you purchase on board for when your ship is in a port of call. Every ship has a “Shore Ex” desk with qualified staff who can advise you of different excursions available, what’s best to do and generally help you with information on the particular region your ship is visiting.
Shore excursions can be booked on board your ship however some cruise lines allow you to pre-book and pay for excursions online. If there is a tour you really want to do then we recommend you pre-book it as popular tours do sell out.
Shore excursions are not compulsory, you are free to go ashore and return to the ship as many times as you like.
When you go ashore it is important to note:
You must take your cruise I.D. card (ticket) as proof for re-embarking.
The city or town you are visiting may not be close to the port where the ship is docked, cruise lines normally organise shuttle buses (at a minimal charge) throughout the day to and from the city centre.
You must return to the ship at the stipulated time as the ship WILL NOT wait for late passengers.
Tour costs vary depending on the activity, itinerary and inclusions. There is always a wide variety on offer for all age groups and abilities that can start from as little as $25.
Sometimes you can book your tour, when you arrive at your port, direct from the operator at a much cheaper price. However, this comes with a buyer beware warning. The operators used by the cruise line are trusted professionals so you will not be ripped off. Also, if something goes wrong on your tour, the cruise line knows where you are and will take the necessary steps to pick you up if your vehicle has broken down. In extreme cases they will even hold the ship's departure for you if you are late returning from a tour booked through the ship. They will not wait if you go direct through the operator, as they will not know where you are.
Unlike airlines, there are no luggage restrictions on a cruise. However you need to consider that you need to store it in your cabin for your holiday. There is plenty of storage space in your cabin but if you are travelling in a quad cabin you may want to impose your own restrictions.
NB It is important to remember that airlines have different luggage restrictions, so if you are flying either pre or post cruise then you may want to keep within their allowances.
Cruise lines around the world do not all operate using the same onboard currency. The currency varies from cruise line to cruise line with the most common currency being US dollars. P&O Cruises Australia, Carnival Spirit and the Sun and Dawn Princess all use Australian dollars as their onboard currency.
Cruising is a cashless society which means when you purchase anything on board you do not pay for it in cash. When you board the ship it is like checking into a hotel, you can either give a credit card imprint or the cruise line will take a cash deposit of approximately $300. You are then given a “cruise card”. Your cruise card is your door key (on most ships), has your dinner table number on it (for traditional dining), and it is used for making any purchases aboard.
When you make a purchase with your cruise card, it is swiped and a receipt is printed that you will need to sign. The cost of the purchase is then added to your onboard account which you settle at the end of your cruise.
Many cruises on our websites come with onboard credits. This could be from a special promotion that is being run by the cruise line or because of the relationship we have with the cruise lines that allows us to select certain cruises to receive onboard credit. The amount of onboard credit does normally depend on the length of the cruise.
If your reservation receives onboard credit we will confirm this with you in writing and then your onboard account will automatically be in credit for the amount we have confirmed to you. This credit can be used towards any onboard expenditure that is charged back to your cabin. It is important to note that if you do not spend all of your onboard credit it will not be refunded to you in cash so it is best you spend it all while on board.
Tipping/gratuities are a big issue for a lot of Australasian cruise passengers as it is not our custom to reward good service in this way. What cruise passengers need to consider is that outside of Australasia, the remuneration for personnel in the service industry is quite low. Hence, to keep up a high standard, employees have the incentive of earning additional income via the tips they receive. At the end of the day, how much you tip is up to you.
The most common way cruise lines suggest tipping, is that they add a suggested amount to your daily onboard account. You can choose to keep that on your account or you can ask the purser to remove it. This suggested amount is divided out amongst your cabin steward, your dinner waiter, your assistant waiter, your wine steward, and maitre d’.
Some cruise lines ask passengers to wait until the end of the cruise and they discreetly leave an envelope in your cabin in which to place the appropriate amount. Some cruise lines state that the fare you have paid includes gratuities. Some cruise lines ask that you pre-pay the gratuities with your cruise fare prior to your holiday departure.
Again, the amount you tip is up to you (unless it is prepaid) and it isn't intended to have a negative impact on your holiday. Do what feels most comfortable to you.
The rules surrounding where you can smoke on board a cruise ship vary from cruise line to cruise line. However, none have taken steps to ban smoking completely. Most only allow smoking in designated areas on the open decks. Many have banned smoking on cabin balconies as this poses a fire risk.
Many cruise lines have rules restricting you from taking your own alcohol on board your cruise ship. If you have pre purchased duty free alcohol the ship will take it off you when you board and store it away for you. This alcohol will be delivered to your cabin the night before you disembark. The same applies if you purchase it when you are in port. Any purchases made on board will also be delivered the night before you disembark.
However, Princess Cruises will allow you to bring a bottle of wine aboard which you can drink at dinner or in your cabin.
These restrictions were put in place to create a safer environment on board your cruise ship, where people drink within a controlled drinking environment.
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