Finzo's
April 23rd, 2004, 07:05 AM
Sorry for this review being so late. It takes a few days to get back to normal and get in your routine again.
First of all, i must start by saying we had a good time. We flew down a day early because we booked our own air. we stayed at the holiday inn-plantation on university dr. it was an ok hotel but not the greatest. The reason we stayed here is cuz my dh's aunt lived close. we didnt want to stay with her cuz we wanted a place to stay that had a pool.
She picked us up around 10:30 to take us to port. there was a long line, but once we got there it started to move and it moved quickly. we were on the ship within 30 minutes. we walked around to find things and then shortly after we swimming. it was hot that day. In fact, my dh and kids were burnt before we left port.
The cruise itself was great. i must say we've done 2 carnival and this was our first princess. if i had to compare the two cruise lines..... i'd say i like carnival better for one reason and only one reason. The FOOD, i had a very hard time finding thing to eat for lunch. the dinners and breakfast was great, but the lunch menu was a lil to fancy for a lunch. when i was on carnival.. i never had a problem finding something to eat. i found myself eating a burger, hot dog and fries everyday for lunch. My kids had a hard time with the lunches also. The pizza was ok, but it was paper thin.
Port of Calls.
St. Martin, we did the rhino riders. it was awesome. i've never been on a wave runner so i guess this was as close as it was gonna be. When we first started we had to stay in a line about 75 feet from the person in front of you, but on the way back we could scatter a lil. you dont realize how big the waves are until your down on the water. There was a place to stop and snorkle but it wasnt the greatest for snorlking. there were lots of fish though.
St. Thomas-- we did the kayaking in the mangroves. it was nice. it was more relaxing than i thought it would be. there was also snorkling here but i didnt snorkle here, just hubby and kids. My hubby was chasing a barracuda trying to get a pic. soon the barracuda started to chase him. Nothing happen but we did get the pic.
Princess Cays. tending wasnt to bad... it went really quick. Only problem with this was, no one really checked our tickets to see it that was even our number. Barbeeeqquuu was great. We played volleyball most of the time. the kids said the was was cold. Chairs here were easy to get.
The days a sea are relaxing. it was hard to find chases by the pools. there were always chase up front near the wave pool, but those chairs were not as comfortable as the others were. many people did come out early and put things on chairs. One morning i was out around 9 am and found a great spot. the chairs next to me was already saved. They never came out for 2 hours. There was lady walking looking for chairs and finally took on next to me that was taken. she asked me how long have they been saved and i told her so she parked herself and laid. 30 minutes later the guy comes out and looks around and gets upset with her and said... .hey that was my chair,,, i look at him and said you havent been around and plus the chiar says 30 minute or you lose........... He was upset. Now this was wrong for this guy.... it's not like he was swimming or anything,,,,,,,,,
shows were ok.... seating in shows were ok... always found a seat. Room steward was awesome. Dinning room was great.... everyone was given excellent service. Cant complain for there service. These people work hard.
NOt sure what else i'm missing. I have so much to say and not sure how to say it.
all in all we had a great time inspite of the food issue. We didnt let that get in out way. dont get me wrong- princess is great but i found myself hungry at times. i would cruise on this line again in a minute cuz it's not all about the food.
gotta get... kids are getting a lil crazy. any questions.......... please ask.
PARADISE 2001
JUBILEE 2002
GOLDEN PRINCESS 2004
First of all, i must start by saying we had a good time. We flew down a day early because we booked our own air. we stayed at the holiday inn-plantation on university dr. it was an ok hotel but not the greatest. The reason we stayed here is cuz my dh's aunt lived close. we didnt want to stay with her cuz we wanted a place to stay that had a pool.
She picked us up around 10:30 to take us to port. there was a long line, but once we got there it started to move and it moved quickly. we were on the ship within 30 minutes. we walked around to find things and then shortly after we swimming. it was hot that day. In fact, my dh and kids were burnt before we left port.
The cruise itself was great. i must say we've done 2 carnival and this was our first princess. if i had to compare the two cruise lines..... i'd say i like carnival better for one reason and only one reason. The FOOD, i had a very hard time finding thing to eat for lunch. the dinners and breakfast was great, but the lunch menu was a lil to fancy for a lunch. when i was on carnival.. i never had a problem finding something to eat. i found myself eating a burger, hot dog and fries everyday for lunch. My kids had a hard time with the lunches also. The pizza was ok, but it was paper thin.
Port of Calls.
St. Martin, we did the rhino riders. it was awesome. i've never been on a wave runner so i guess this was as close as it was gonna be. When we first started we had to stay in a line about 75 feet from the person in front of you, but on the way back we could scatter a lil. you dont realize how big the waves are until your down on the water. There was a place to stop and snorkle but it wasnt the greatest for snorlking. there were lots of fish though.
St. Thomas-- we did the kayaking in the mangroves. it was nice. it was more relaxing than i thought it would be. there was also snorkling here but i didnt snorkle here, just hubby and kids. My hubby was chasing a barracuda trying to get a pic. soon the barracuda started to chase him. Nothing happen but we did get the pic.
Princess Cays. tending wasnt to bad... it went really quick. Only problem with this was, no one really checked our tickets to see it that was even our number. Barbeeeqquuu was great. We played volleyball most of the time. the kids said the was was cold. Chairs here were easy to get.
The days a sea are relaxing. it was hard to find chases by the pools. there were always chase up front near the wave pool, but those chairs were not as comfortable as the others were. many people did come out early and put things on chairs. One morning i was out around 9 am and found a great spot. the chairs next to me was already saved. They never came out for 2 hours. There was lady walking looking for chairs and finally took on next to me that was taken. she asked me how long have they been saved and i told her so she parked herself and laid. 30 minutes later the guy comes out and looks around and gets upset with her and said... .hey that was my chair,,, i look at him and said you havent been around and plus the chiar says 30 minute or you lose........... He was upset. Now this was wrong for this guy.... it's not like he was swimming or anything,,,,,,,,,
shows were ok.... seating in shows were ok... always found a seat. Room steward was awesome. Dinning room was great.... everyone was given excellent service. Cant complain for there service. These people work hard.
NOt sure what else i'm missing. I have so much to say and not sure how to say it.
all in all we had a great time inspite of the food issue. We didnt let that get in out way. dont get me wrong- princess is great but i found myself hungry at times. i would cruise on this line again in a minute cuz it's not all about the food.
gotta get... kids are getting a lil crazy. any questions.......... please ask.
PARADISE 2001
JUBILEE 2002
GOLDEN PRINCESS 2004