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ocean princess or prinsendam?

ocean princess or prinsendam?

No comparison! I have been on both, and would go with the Ocean Princess.

It is a newer ship than the Prinsendam, which is the old Royal Viking Sun, built in 1988. The Prinsendam was modified by tearing out the aft dining room and adding cabins.

The Ocean Princess was built in 1999, and is one of the Renaissance ships. Others sail for Oceania Cruise Lines.

I actually would say the Prinsendam.

If this was me I would do a lot of reading on each ship.

You can read members reviews and also read the respective cruise line boards.

Keith

Tough choice. Both have lots to offer. Get as much info as you can from reviews and the HAL and Princess forums here. When is the cruise and what are the ports?

I would choose the Ocean Princess ..... have sailed on her twice, and she is a lovely" little lady". which is what one of her Captains referred to her as. Less than 700 passengers, and excellent service from all of the crew onboard.

I admit that I know nothing about any HAL ship, as I am one of the Princess faithfuls with over 20 cruises with them.

thank you fellow polywogs for your valuable input.

we plan on going in jan. '16, and frankly, the ship

that gets the most plaudits will be the ship we take.

the itineraries vary slightly, but since this is our 1st

s/a cruise, if we don't see MANAUS, so be it.

race ave al:):

I actually would say the Prinsendam.

 

If this was me I would do a lot of reading on each ship.

 

You can read members reviews and also read the respective cruise line boards.

 

Keith

I agree the Prinsendam hands down .. And I was on that cruise last year and this year we are doing the 28 day Amazon on her ..

Also consider Ruby Princess or Celebrity Infinity for a longer SA.cruises. Both are bigger, better quality ships with more on board options, restaurants. entertainment.

Given a choice between one of the 700 passenger Princess ships and any larger ship, the smaller ship would be our choice every time, especially for a port intensive cruise. Exiting and boarding the ship at ports goes so much quicker than on the larger ones. Variety is good, large ships for Caribbean and small ships for more unique itineraries. Everyone has different thoughts on ships, you'll need to think about what works best for you.

I agree, take a look at Celebrity's Infinity. They have fantastic South American itineraries. :)

I agree, take a look at Celebrity's Infinity. They have fantastic South American itineraries. :)

to those kind responses to my inquiry. i inadvertently referred to you

as polywogs, ilo SHELLBACKS, SHELLBACK GOLDEN OR SHELLBACK

DIAMOND cruisers.

forgive me.