Caribbean Princess 6-Day Western Caribbean. F305-Grand Turk Suite.

[easyboy]

Appreciate your ship tour in photos of the CB's facilities, outlets and other public places. Your thread is a useful reference to those sailing the CB for the first time.

[Lucky TGO]

Appreciate your ship tour in photos of the CB's facilities, outlets and other public places. Your thread is a useful reference to those sailing the CB for the first time.

 

Ditto!!!

Thank you David & Ellen Great Photos.

Tony

[travelguy48]

Awesome post very in-depth

 

 

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[metairiegal]

Thanks for your review and fantastic pictures!

 

We were in F305-Grand Turk Suite on the Caribbean Princess for 13 nights this past December. It was fantastic! We loved, loved, loved it and all the suite offerings! The location of the suite was great - convenient to everything including the theatre. Breakfast in Sabatini's was the highlight of the day!

 

Two things I have to mention about the suite were we were surprised/disappointed that the marble counter top that runs under the windows was so stained and marked-up from people spilling things. What are people doing in there?! Plus, the jets did not work in the hot tub in the suite.

 

I loved seeing pics of "our" suite! :)

[Eagle_and_hawk]

Thanks for your review and fantastic pictures!

 

We were in F305-Grand Turk Suite on the Caribbean Princess for 13 nights this past December. It was fantastic! We loved, loved, loved it and all the suite offerings! The location of the suite was great - convenient to everything including the theatre. Breakfast in Sabatini's was the highlight of the day!

 

Two things I have to mention about the suite were we were surprised/disappointed that the marble counter top that runs under the windows was so stained and marked-up from people spilling things. What are people doing in there?! Plus, the jets did not work in the hot tub in the suite.

 

I loved seeing pics of "our" suite! :)

 

We noticed the same thing with the stains on the marble. At first, we thought it had just not been cleaned well on turnover day. We tried to wipe them off, and determined it was probably going to need polishing to get them shiney again.

 

We never turned on the hot tub, so no idea if it is still broken or not. We have our own hot tub at home and don't use those in rooms we stay in.

 

 

We must have had a new cabin steward as the card said Jamie in the room, but DonDon showed up the first day. I have to say, he was the worse we have ever had on a cruise and not sure if this was his first trip or not. Maybe he will improve with time.

[metairiegal]

We noticed the same thing with the stains on the marble. At first, we thought it had just not been cleaned well on turnover day. We tried to wipe them off, and determined it was probably going to need polishing to get them shiney again.

 

We never turned on the hot tub, so no idea if it is still broken or not. We have our own hot tub at home and don't use those in rooms we stay in.

 

 

We must have had a new cabin steward as the card said Jamie in the room, but DonDon showed up the first day. I have to say, he was the worse we have ever had on a cruise and not sure if this was his first trip or not. Maybe he will improve with time.

 

 

Neither dh or I can remember the name of the cabin steward we had in that room. Maybe Danny? Not sure. He was just ok. But, on the first day when we arrived in the suite we were excitedly checking everything out and in one of the closets, there were a pair of used slippers! You could see the footprints in them! We didn't touch them, but called the steward in and he was equally shocked and removed them immediately. I also had to point out to him that over by the tv, on one of the shelves under the tv, and in one of the drawers next to the sofa by the window - they were covered in crumbs. We did not get off to a good start! But, it was one of the best cabins ever! I would book it again in a heartbeat.

[Eagle_and_hawk]

I am finally back with my scanner and try to get the menus uploaded.

 

One thing that has been mentioned in the past, is Princess has standard sets of menu's they use fleet wide. In the menus I have brought back, they have them coded in the bottom right. I noticed this last year on the Coral, where they used the 15-day Caribbean set for that 10-day PC trip. Example, this is the two lunch menus, L1 & L5:

 

M00 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

The room steward, gave us the schedule for the week:

 

M0 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

 

We didn't eat lunch in the MDR the two sea days it was open. This is the menu he gave us that should have been the 1st sea day. This is Lunch #1, which does match up with the schedule. We didn't get a menu for disembarkation lunch.

 

Ml1 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

 

This was lunch #5, which would have the last day, also a sea day:

 

 

ML5 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

[Eagle_and_hawk]

They did have the Pub Lunch on the last day, in the Crown Grill. We got in the long line 10 minutes before it was open, and filled up by the time they got to us, except a couple of large tables. We decided to just go to the HC and they fried fish, and it was fine.

 

They did have one Crab Shack on the cruise.

 

They didn't have Alfredo's Pizza in Sabatini's as they do on some other ships. I asked the head waiter one morning in Sabatini's if they were going to have it later in the week and he said they did not normally do that on the CB, the only time they did it was T/A crossing and maybe a cruise or two in Europe.

[Eagle_and_hawk]

The first night, Sunday, we ate in the Crown Grill and I posted details about that meal earlier. We didn't get a menu in our room for that night.

 

This was Monday night, also Formal night. We didn't eat in the MDR, however this was the menu's we were given.

 

M1a by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

M1b by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

M1c by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

Since the after dinner drinks menu is the same every night, I will only post it once:

 

M1d by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

[Eagle_and_hawk]

Tuesday, Night #3 was Italian night:

 

M3A by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

M3b by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

M3c by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

 

Shrimp Cocktail with red sauce:

 

P1060679 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

Classic Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, parmesan, herb croutons, anchives on request.

 

P1060682 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

[Eagle_and_hawk]

Night #3 continued.....

 

Zuppa di Lenticchie

Chicken lentil soup, fresh herbs & vegetables, toasted crouton

 

 

P1060681 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

 

Melanzane alla Parmigiana

Grilled eddplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese gratin, basil leaves.

 

P1060680 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

Capesante e Gamberi Gratinati

Sea scallops & shrimp in cream sauce, gratinated whipped potatoes

 

--- I won't comment much about food since it's so subjective. However, if you order this, get something else

to go with it like a vegetable. The serving size is small, with it being 2-3 scallops, 2-3 medium shrimps,

and a scoop of mashed potatoes with cheese.

 

P1060684 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

 

Cotoletta di Vitello alla Milanese

Breaded veal escalope, lemon butter, sauteed zucchini, tomato spaghetti.

 

P1060685 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

[Eagle_and_hawk]

Night #3 continued.....

 

Traditional New York Cheesecake

Macerated strawberries

 

P1060688 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

Princess Love Boat Dream

Chocolate mousse on a brownie

 

P1060689 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

[Eagle_and_hawk]

Wednesday, Night #4.

 

M4a by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

 

M4b by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

No dessert menu tonight as we were given the wrong one.

 

One for the butter thread though :D - We had four pats every night & at a two-top.

 

P1070027 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

[Eagle_and_hawk]

Night #4 continued...

 

Creamed Artichoke Bisque

Gremolata of lemon, garlic and parsley.

 

P1060831 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

 

Twice baked Goat Cheese Souffle

Garlic Sabayon

 

P1060830 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

Orange Sorbet

Infused with ginger and lemongrass

 

P1060832 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

Seared Sea Scallops with Beurre Noisette

Nicoise-style ratatouille, brown butter and roast potatoes.

 

P1060833 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

Pan-Seared Ancho Chili Infused Pork Chop

Apple-tamarind sauce, jicama pancake

 

P1060834 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

[Eagle_and_hawk]

Thursday, Night #5:

 

M5a by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

 

 

M5b by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

M5c by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

[Eagle_and_hawk]

Night #5 continued......

 

Roasted Tomato Cream Soup

Brioche croutons, basil pesto swirl.

 

P1060993 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

Belgian Endive, Boston Lettuce and Tomato

Selection of homemade and low-fat dressings.

 

P1060994 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

Broiled Lobster tail and King Prawns

Grilled asparagus, rice pilaf, lemon butter.

 

Before:

 

P1060995 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

During:

 

P1060996 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

After:

 

P1060998 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

[Eagle_and_hawk]

Night #5 continued......

 

Chocolate Journey: Chocolate Pistachio Dome with Almond and Pistachio Nougatine.

 

P1060999 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

 

[Eagle_and_hawk]

Friday, Night #6 (last night).

 

M6a by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

M6b by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

Island Seafood Chowder

Clams, shrimp. snapper, okra, cilantro, crab crostini.

 

P1070028 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

 

All-American Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy

Grilled vegetables, buttered corn, mashed potatoes.

 

P1070029 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

Tamarind Glazed Salmon

Caramelized rice & pea cake, roasted pineapple salsa, plantain cream.

 

P1070030 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

Baked Alaska

 

P1070031 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

 

[Eagle_and_hawk]

That is all the menu & MDR food pictures we had.

 

Second day of the cruise, we had the form to request disembarkation times. We picked early walk off and was assigned in group "D" at 7:40AM. Here is the information that was attached to the tickets:

 

Disem1 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

 

Disem2 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

 

Disem3 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

Disem4 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

[Eagle_and_hawk]

For those who are interested in using Princess EZCheck for luggage, here are those details.

We used it last year as flew in to Ft. Lauderdale and worked out well for us on that trip.

 

EZ1 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

 

 

EZ2 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

[metairiegal]

This has been a fantastic review. Thanks for posting and for all the beautiful pics!

[Eagle_and_hawk]

The last few things I have are the two excursions, and the ultimate ship tour as I can get those together.

 

Since we had the medical emergency onboard the first night, we ended up going to Costa Maya. There were

not any excursions we were interested in. Once most everyone was off, we departed the ship and

walked around the port. A few pictures of that area where you can spend your time, or what you

will walk through to get on the excursrions buses behind this area.

 

P1060669 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

 

Shopping Areas:

 

P1060655 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

P1060653 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

Looking to the right side of the pier, from the ship:

 

P1060650 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

Looking to the left side of the pier, from the ship:

 

P1060648 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

[Eagle_and_hawk]

There was also a big pool with a beach area, right in the middle of this. Lots of people around the pool and at the bars. I assume it might have been an excursion you could book on the ship or maybe it was just a walk-up area.

 

P1060657 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

P1060658 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

P1060666 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

P1060667 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

No pictures of the man made beach, but had many lounge chairs on it.

[Eagle_and_hawk]

This is the area they had the Swim with Dolphins excursion:

 

 

P1060659 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

P1060660 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

P1060661 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

P1060663 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

P1060664 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

[Eagle_and_hawk]

A few looking back at the ship from the pier & Port:

 

P1060674 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

P1060652 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

The pier is a long & a hot walk:

 

P1060670 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

 

For those who did not want to walk, there was a free shuttle that went from the ship to the port area as

you can see on the right here:

 

P1060651 by Cool Runnings, on Flickr