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

[Sargent_Schultz]

Fantastic pictures! Thank you for sharing. I'm gonna check out your other reviews now. :)

 

You're welcome. When it comes to reviews, I put the PRO in procrastinate. I'm still working on a couple of them off and on.

 

While it is true that the basket comes with the entree size, if you ask they will bring you the basket with your appetizer. Definitely yummy:D.

 

I thought they would but there was too much other food to try, Next time I think I'll order the entree size to get the picture, eat the basket and a little of the fettuccine. ;)

[Sargent_Schultz]

The Cigar Bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[bulldog on water]

we order the entre size as an appitizer for the whole table (as well as other appitizers) this way we get the Parma bowl.

[Sargent_Schultz]

we order the entre size as an appitizer for the whole table (as well as other appitizers) this way we get the Parma bowl.

 

another good idea.

[Sargent_Schultz]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is a Crab Shack on Golden Princess

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Sargent_Schultz]

 

 

 

 

Shakes for a fee ar available at Sundaes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Sargent_Schultz]

Another comparison - like the pillow chocolates on Princess better.

[canadarocks]

Your Pictorial review is amazing! Any chance you've done one or will be doing one very soon for the Emerald? :D

[Sargent_Schultz]

Your Pictorial review is amazing! Any chance you've done one or will be doing one very soon for the Emerald? :D

 

Thank you. I think the Emerald is unlikely and certainly not soon. Leaning toward Caribbean Princess next fall, but you never know.

[canadarocks]

Thank you. I think the Emerald is unlikely and certainly not soon. Leaning toward Caribbean Princess next fall, but you never know.

 

Rats! :( But thanks for this one anyways!! :)

[Sargent_Schultz]

Rats! :( But thanks for this one anyways!! :)

 

Oops - I lied - Emerald is on the possible list, but still not before next year. :o

[CruisinContessa]

Hey, Sargent -

What time of day did you take the excellent photo of Golden's MUTS with no people on the deck, the one on your website?

Thanks in advance.

[LOVECRUISING100%]

Another comparison - like the pillow chocolates on Princess better.

 

I'm I understanding this correctly, Hot Chocolate isn't Free like Carnival?

[bachcruise]

You're welcome. When it comes to reviews, I put the PRO in procrastinate. I'm still working on a couple of them off and on.

 

Well you clearly put a ton of effort into them and it's greatly appreciated. I'm really impressed with your Carnival Sunshine review as well..the upgrades look awesome. Thanks again!

[Sargent_Schultz]

Hey, Sargent -

What time of day did you take the excellent photo of Golden's MUTS with no people on the deck, the one on your website?

Thanks in advance.

 

Could you help me out with at least which day of the cruise? Picture number would be a bonus!

 

Or are you speaking of this one?

 

 

 

I borrowed it from the Princess website. :eek:

[Sargent_Schultz]

I'm I understanding this correctly, Hot Chocolate isn't Free like Carnival?

 

Not free as far I know. Didn't see any self-serve machines like you can find on Carnival.

 

Prices I saw were $1.50 for a regular or $3 for a large.

[Sargent_Schultz]

Well you clearly put a ton of effort into them and it's greatly appreciated. I'm really impressed with your Carnival Sunshine review as well..the upgrades look awesome. Thanks again!

 

Thank you and you're welcome!

 

It is a lot of work and there is only so much time available.

[LOVECRUISING100%]

Not free as far I know. Didn't see any self-serve machines like you can find on Carnival.

 

Prices I saw were $1.50 for a regular or $3 for a large.

 

Thank you! It's not a bad price, I just won't drink up like I'm use to...lol.. Do you remember what type of drinks are all you can drink (free) .. Just curious .. I know I'll still have to bring my Diet Dr Pepper either way..

[Sargent_Schultz]

The first port was San Diego. I had planned on it being a sea day but did decide to finally get off of the ship and walk around.

 

Temperature in the cabin was comfortable

 

 

 

 

 

First a Lido Breakfast of sorts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[CruisinContessa]

Or are you speaking of this one?

 

 

 

I borrowed it from the Princess website. :eek:

 

Oh, that is hilarious!! And thanks very much for the extensive pix of the Golden. After being on the Grand, I am now considering the Golden for a cruise next year, partly due to your photos.:cool:

[Essiesmom]

I used to order hot chocolate as my dessert after dinner. Between my B2B Alaska cruises on Diamond Princess in May 2010, and my Emerald Princess cruise in August the same year, they started charging for it and espresso in the MDR. EM

[Sargent_Schultz]

Thank you! It's not a bad price, I just won't drink up like I'm use to...lol.. Do you remember what type of drinks are all you can drink (free) .. Just curious .. I know I'll still have to bring my Diet Dr Pepper either way..

 

Regular water, tea, coffee. Juice at breakfast. There was a charge for juice off the regular room service menu. Regular rooms service would bring coffee, tea, milk. No charge for juice on the door hanger breakfast card.

 

I think that's about it.

 

You could bring your own hot chocolate mix or packets and get hot water on Lido.

[Sargent_Schultz]

I used to order hot chocolate as my dessert after dinner. Between my B2B Alaska cruises on Diamond Princess in May 2010, and my Emerald Princess cruise in August the same year, they started charging for it and espresso in the MDR. EM

 

Are you sure about the espresso? I know in 2005 they were charging for cappuccino in the MDR on Grand - at least at lunch.

[Sargent_Schultz]

Oh, that is hilarious!! And thanks very much for the extensive pix of the Golden. After being on the Grand, I am now considering the Golden for a cruise next year, partly due to your photos.:cool:

 

My guess would be at dusk or dawn for the picture. Even if there were people in the picture, there are ways to make them disappear.

 

You're welcome!

[Sargent_Schultz]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funny biscuits