A (mostly) Carnival Cruiser Tries Princess - a b2b on Golden Princess

[HeatherHLP]

Out of curiosity, I saw that the pub lunch is now at the Crown. Does that mean you have to pay a premium? Or is it just like MDR lunch?

 

 

 

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[Sargent_Schultz]

Out of curiosity, I saw that the pub lunch is now at the Crown. Does that mean you have to pay a premium? Or is it just like MDR lunch?

 

 

 

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No extra charge - it is included in your cruise fare. :)

[Bimmer09]

Sargent-another great batch. The ship (i.e. Princess) really puts on quite a show at Halloween. Nice to see you getting in the picture too.

 

I love the shots of Skywalkers-exteriors are very striking and it's one of the things I am most looking forward to on the CB which is a sister to the Golden.

The "shopping cart handle" was a very bold design innovation and much more striking and dramatic than the following designs on Diamond and Crown to name but two. I hope you have some shots from up there looking forward through that long row of windows on each side of the walkway.

 

Keep the photos coming and when you run out....take another cruise.

 

What have you had in 2013 so far...is it 6 or 7 cruises???

 

Norris who did ONE in 2013 (Ruby)

[Sargent_Schultz]

Sargent-another great batch. The ship (i.e. Princess) really puts on quite a show at Halloween. Nice to see you getting in the picture too.

 

I love the shots of Skywalkers-exteriors are very striking and it's one of the things I am most looking forward to on the CB which is a sister to the Golden.

The "shopping cart handle" was a very bold design innovation and much more striking and dramatic than the following designs on Diamond and Crown to name but two. I hope you have some shots from up there looking forward through that long row of windows on each side of the walkway.

 

Keep the photos coming and when you run out....take another cruise.

 

What have you had in 2013 so far...is it 6 or 7 cruises???

 

Norris who did ONE in 2013 (Ruby)

 

8 cruises if this b2b counts as 2. Was 7 but just got off of Carnival Sunshine and that will be the last one this year. An unusual cruise year for sure. When 1 cruise was cancelled, booked 3 more in retaliation. :eek: and the "free" Princess cruise offer was too good to pass up. When prices are good, I like to take advantage of it. Other years can be lean.

 

I didn't take many pictures from up there but will check. Also might have some from Grand Princess before they butchered it.

[Sargent_Schultz]

Having not done a b2b on Princess before, I wasn't sure what was involved. Everyone kept saying don't worry, you will receive instructions. Over and over. It turned out to be pretty easy but I didn't receive instructions until after dinner so was getting a little ticked off. Oh well, now I know.

 

Received an in transit card, didn't have to take luggage off and it was moved to my new cabin. Did have to exit the ship, go through immigration and wait to reboard the ship.

 

But first breakfast!

 

 

 

Pineapple Juice - allegedly

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cinnamon-flavored fresh Apple Wedges

 

 

 

 

Bacon, Link Sausage, J.B.'s French Toast

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Sargent_Schultz]

and after meeting in the steak restaurant it was off the ship to hurry up and wait

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

soon it was back on the ship

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Sargent_Schultz]

 

 

 

 

Time to check out the grill

 

 

 

 

 

 

I thought the cheeseburger was okay but liked the bratwurst.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Sargent_Schultz]

Then checking out the buffet some

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Sargent_Schultz]

Then I decided to do the ship orientation tour. I figured better late than never. Maybe I see something I had missed. Short answer was nope.

 

 

 

 

 

Not real popular as it turned out, but a few more people showed up.

 

 

 

 

Photo Place

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Sargent_Schultz]

Sabatini's

 

 

 

 

 

Wheelhouse Bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explorer's Lounge

 

 

[Sargent_Schultz]

A note on the ship orientation tour - if you are doing one of the stampy things for the prize drawing, it is an easy way to find all the locations and collect all the stamps (or whatever).

[Sargent_Schultz]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Promenade Bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Casino and Bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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to the Spa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[plattwear]

I am enjoying your photos. Thank you so much. My mom and I will be sailing on the GOLDEN PRINCESS in May 2014. :D

[Sargent_Schultz]

I am enjoying your photos. Thank you so much. My mom and I will be sailing on the GOLDEN PRINCESS in May 2014. :D

 

 

Thank you and you're welcome. Enjoy your cruise!

[Sargent_Schultz]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 2, 2013 by Sargent_Schultz

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Shore Excursions

 

 

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Passenger Services (Purser/etc)

 

 

 

 

 

This was the day that the TSA employee was murdered at LAX. As a side effect, our departure was delayed once or twice, until 9pm that night. But really we could have delayed departure much longer and still made it to Ensenada with time to spare.

 

 

[Sargent_Schultz]

Life Boat Drill time. I do like that Princess doesn't require passengers doing b2b cruises to attend the second time, but sine I had changed cabins and muster stations, it was probably a good idea to go the second time, so I did.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Afterwards went to the CC M&G, but only managed a picture of one couple it appears. Oh well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ole!

 

 

 

[Sargent_Schultz]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Sargent_Schultz]

Dinner time!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warm Crab & Artichoke Dip with Baguette Chips

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spaghetti con Polpette in Salsa di Pomodoro Fresco, Starter (Spaghetti with Meatballs)

 

 

 

 

 

[Sargent_Schultz]

Cajun-Spiced Crawfish Crockpot

 

 

 

 

 

They decapitated it for me