Caribbean Princess - LIVE - Oct 31 -Nov 6

Hello All!

Finally on vacation. So far all is well. We booked the Marriott North thru Princess for one night pre cruise. It was very nice. I would recommend it highly. We had transfers to the ship thru Princess, but did not want to wait. We arranged a ride thru the hotel for $10 per person.

We got to the pier very early and waited outside, in line, again it was our choice so waiting was no problem. Once we got in, checking in went fast. Within 30 mins we were in our cabin.

Cabin D518, mini suite. Nice, we've had mini suites before. No problem there, the room steward is great. We got the extra feather pillows, and egg crate cover for the beds.

We have booked the Lobster Balcony dinner for Weds. We are three couples traveling together and wanted to have all six in one cabin for the dinner. At first they said no, but found out, that was because they had never done three couples at one time, in one place before. Because one of the couples is in D733 and has a HUGE balcony, plenty room for three couples, they are going to do it for us.

Went to Movies Under the stars last night. All I can say is, WOW!! We will be going again. Great Concept!

We have PC Dinning. If you make reservastions, they do try to push 6 or 8:30 pm. So far they woould not take a reservation for a different time. That does defeat the purpose, so we are just taking our chances. We had to wait about 40 mins last night when we got there at 6:50 pm, but who cares, we are on vacation. We took our pager and went to have a drink!!

Today is San Juan, going to go get a little sun! I'll check in later!!

Please excuse any misspellings! I am typing this without my glasses!!

Hope you are having a great time (sounds like you are ) ,

can you answer a few quick questions as we are on the 20th Nov sailing and its our first time.

Who do you speak to for the Ultimate Balcony Dinner as is there a limit per cruise that they do these?

Whats the weather like?

Movies under the stars..what are they showing?

What night is tropical party night on deck?

Thanks in anticipation

Tony

We sail when you get back........leave us some adult beverages!:p What time did they open up the outside doors to the terminal so you could begin going in??

Thanks Jim

Therese - hope you really enjoy your balcony dinner and the rest of the week. I agree about the MUTS - it is a great concept. Have fun.....I'm jealous.

Sounds like someone in our group should run down to the dining room about 45 minutes before we want to eat, make a reservation and grab a buzzer. Do you suppose they still work if we take them to our cabin? 45 minutes is ample time for me to get ready. That really is stupid about 6 and 8:30 - kind of makes it traditional, doesn't it?

Sounds as if you're off to a great start. If you have time could you tell me what tours the ship is offering for San Juan. May help to decide whether to stay on the ship or try to plan another shore excursion.

Thanks------Fran

Hi Comettgirl: Sounds like you are already having a great time. Have a nice cold one for us. We are sailing on that ship over Thanksgiving - sail out 11/20. Too bad about the dining choices - but you are handling it well - YOU'RE ON VACATION.

Have a great time. How's the motion on the ship? We are also on Dolphin Deck - Mid ship. Just trying to figure out whether to ask the doctor for the patch - we didn't need it on our last cruise, but it was security in case we did.

Enjoy the rest of your trip.

Peggy

Caribbean Princess 11/20

Costa Atlantica 4/01

Hi, Therese! How was Halloween on the CB? Did people dress up? I'm glad you're enjoying your cruise. I'll be waiting for a full review when you get back. :p

Hi

We were on the Caribbean Princess in Sept. I'm reliving my cruise through your reports. She is a great ship. I will see her in port on Dec. 11. I just wish I would be boarding her again. Who is the Cruise Director? We had James Lay. Do you have Capt. Romano? If you do, you have a wonderful captain. We were supposed to have him but I guess he got some down time due to all the hurricanes. I was disappointed, as we had him on the Sun and Grand Princess. Have a "fantastic" cruise!! Lynne

Wow thanks for sharing your cruise with us, we wont be on her till next May but I would really love to hear every detail about the Lobster Balcony dinner. I would like to do that with my dh :) Again thanks for sharing and have a wonderful cruise :)

Hi,

Let's see if I can answer some questions.

Island night was last night.

Movies under the stars is Terminal and Shrek 2, also a bunch of oldies during the day. Yesterday we watched Grease while sunning.

We called Room Service as soon as we boarded and they send one of the head waiters to our cabin right away. It's tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes. We are really looking forward to it.

It rained a little yesterday, and it rained a little more today. No big deal. We went to Trunk Bay in St. John's and it was fine. STarted to rain as we left.

A little motion, but not much. I get motion sick easily and have not had a problem. Now I was a little quesy on the ride from St. Thomas to St. John's, Wish I had some Bonnie for that one!! And it really wasn't all that bad.

We stayed in San Juan pretty late. As for excusions, there were a couple. Tours of Old San Juan. We just walked around. Had dinner in the Lido. Wanted to go to the Caribe Dinning room but it wasn't open. But they had some German Feast in the Lido. It was good.

Tonight we will go back to the dinning room. We really don't mind any wait. We will just go to nearest bar and have a cocktail.

Hope I answered some of your questions. Will check in later to see if there are any more!

Hey girl! Why didn't you make it to the M&G on Saturday?!!!!!! We took a group photo of everyone there and I even got some of John Yo-Yo ing. I'm in D 735 and I know your friends are litterly right across the hall from me. What's up!

Sounds like you are having a good one, not booked on CP but toying with the idea...

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us. Please keep posting; I love hearing from people onboard. Makes me feel like I am there. Leaving in about 3 weeks on another cruise, but enjoy hearing about yours.

Hello all, we're also on board now. Ship is beautiful, even nicer than Grand.

One complaint: NO NFL ON SUNDAY!!!!!! Will definitely be on comment card. Had to keep logging on to get updates.

Everything is going very well. Crew/staff couldn't be nicer. Food is excellent. You are able to bring wine onboard to room, even in ports. Don't remember hearing that any earlier cruises.

Other liquor prices delivered to room seem equal to stateside, so probably not worth hassle carrying onboard.

One thing that's different from last Princess cruise (Grand, 2000)is no special pasta dish at lunch/dinner. I enjoyed that, made it seem like nice Italian restaurant. Now, it's a nice restaurant.

Pizza is outstanding, better than I remember.

Email me with any questions, off for coffee up top.

Hi budcann:

SO HAPPY for you that you are having a great time. We are sailing on the 20th. Could you see if you can find out from the Cruise Director when they are going back to Princess Cays - I am kind of hoping that they wait until after our cruise, because I would love to see Old San Juan again.

Thanks so much and enjoy the rest of your week - have a cold one for us.

Peggy & Glenn - Norwood, MA

Caribbean Princess 11-20-04

Costa Atlantica - 4-01

Heather, I was hoping I could find you on the board. I am going to stop by your cabin!! I did not know how to find anyone, afte I missed the get together!!!!

Just got back..incredible cruise on the CP..she's beautiful..great review by RedMaple on the CC Princess thread..worth checking it out..

a tip: We went to Cafe Caribe at 1730 when they had the Seafood Extravaganza, grabbed lobster, crab and shrimp, headed back to our balcony A718, and enjoyed a wonderful sunset three nights!!

free ice cream on Cafe Caribe at 1530-1630 daily..grab a banana from breakfast and make a wonderful banana split :)

enjoy your cruise~

life is a beach~

Hi budcann:

 

SO HAPPY for you that you are having a great time. We are sailing on the 20th. Could you see if you can find out from the Cruise Director when they are going back to Princess Cays - I am kind of hoping that they wait until after our cruise, because I would love to see Old San Juan again.

 

Thanks so much and enjoy the rest of your week - have a cold one for us.

 

Peggy & Glenn - Norwood, MA

Caribbean Princess 11-20-04

Costa Atlantica - 4-01

Old San juan incredible..we were thrilled at the incredible view sailing into the harbor at 1600, the fort at the entrance is breathtaking..

my DW found the Dooney and Bourke outlet and she was a happy cruiser..

if you can go to the Marriott Stellar Resort and Casino..its beautiful..

life is a beach~

Michael: Hi - glad you had a great time - I know - San Juan is fantastic. Where is the Dooney & Bourke Outlet - I need to go there.

Thanks, Peggy

Thanks everyone for providing 'real time' updates from your cruise.

Can't wait to board!!! Bring on the nasty winter because I'm taking a week off and cruising the Carribean...............:D

Dan

Enjoy, Glad to hear your having fun.

I too would love to know if they plan to reopen Princess Cays or not soon???

Thanks,

Hello pxgrant. We didn't hear any specifics, but at one point the cruise director commented how much hurricane damage was done to Princess Cays, and it would be months. Not sure how that affects you, Feel free to email with any questiosns.

We were on Caribbean Princess 10/23-10/30 and I think I remember James saying that it looked like Princess Cays could be back up by the middle of December. BTW, James Lay is a fantastic CD. He was so incredibly friendly. We heard a few of the older people making comments that he was too young and loud, but I liked that he didn't tell the same jokes every CD we've had has used. He remembered us everytime we talked to him. Much more accessible than many CDs.