Caribbean Princess - Princess Cruises

Overview

The Caribbean Princess was launched in 2004 and was specifically designed for the Caribbean market. The ship can accommodate 3,100 passengers, weighs 113,000 tonnes, and boasts 15 passenger decks.

Its 2008 calendar includes 9-night cruises from New York calling at Bermuda (Kings Wharf), Puerto Rico, St Thomas and Turks & Caicos.

Accommodation

The Caribbean Princess offers 1,557 cabins and suites (27 suites, 180 mini-suites, 674 balcony cabins, 224 ocean view cabins, and 452 inside cabins).

Cabins feature:

Bathroom with shower and complimentary toiletries
Twin beds convertible to a queen-size bed
TV with CNN, ESPN etc.
Multi-channel music system
Refrigerator
Hairdryer
Safe

Suites include the above plus:

Separate sitting area with sofa bed
Private balcony
Additional TV
Walk-in closet
Tub

Dining

Princess Cruises offers passengers onboard the Caribbean Princess a choice of 3 main dining rooms (Coral, Island and Palm). The Coral and Palm offer flexible Anytime Dining, while the Island offers Traditional Dining (early seating 6 pm, late seating 8.15 pm). Cover charges apply in Sabatini’s, Sterling Steakhouse, and for Ultimate Balcony Dining.

Restaurants and other dining options include:

Café Caribe – Caribbean-themed buffet restaurant seating 324. Casual. No cover charge. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Coral Dining Room - Main dining room. Seats 486.
Horizon Court – 24-hour buffet, full-service bistro menu offered from 10.30 pm until 4.30 am. Seats 332. Casual. No cover charge.
Island Dining Room - Main dining room. Seats 486.
Palm Dining Room – Main dining room. Seats 582.
Prego – Poolside pizzeria. Casual. No cover charge. Open for lunch and dinner.
Room Service – Room service menu offered 24 hours. No cover charge.
Sabatini’s – Italian trattoria-style restaurant. Seats 102. Cover charge $20 per person. Open for lunch 12 pm to 2 pm (selected sea days) and dinner from 6.30 pm to 11 pm.
Scoops – Poolside ice cream bar. Nominal charge.
Sterling Steakhouse – Offers special cuts of Angus beef, plus mobile carving station offering prime rib carved tableside. Seats 106. Reservations recommended. Open for dinner 6.30 pm to 11 pm. Cover charge $15 per person.
Trident Grill – Poolside grill offering hot dogs, hamburgers etc. No cover charge. Open from 11 am to midnight.
Ultimate Balcony Dining – Fresh lobster, steak, etc. served on stateroom balcony. Cover charge $50 per person. Champagne breakfasts also available at $25 per couple.

Entertainment & Public Areas

Blackbeard’s Bar – Outdoor bar next to Neptune’s Reef and Pool.
Calypso Bar – Poolside bar.
Churchill Lounge - Cigar lounge and sports bar. Seats 43.
Club Fusion – High-tech entertainment venue featuring 42 high-definition video screens and in-table slot machines.
Crooners – Martini bar offering a menu of more than 50 martinis. Piano player. Seats 53.
Explorers – Lounge featuring liver entertainment. Seats 292.
Grand Casino - Features blackjack, Caribbean stud poker, roulette and craps tables plus 260 slot machines.
Grand Plaza
Joker’s – Cards and board games.
Library, The – Reading room featuring a well-stocked library, computer terminals with internet access, and armchairs with CD listening stations.
Lobby Bar -
Morgan’s Bar – On Deck 17.
Movies Under the Stars – Watch movies outdoors on 300 square foot LED poolside screen. Classic and new movies. Located on the Sun Deck.
Outrigger Bar – Overlooks the Terrace Pool.
Pirate’s View – Whirlpool spa and swimming pool on Deck 17. Next to Morgan’s Bar.
Princess Theatre – 746-seat theatre offering Broadway-style shows, plus comedy and magic acts.
Skywakers - Nightclub at the stern of the ship, suspended 150 ft. above the water.
Sun Terrace – Sunbathing area on Deck 17.
Tradewinds – Bar on the Sun Deck.
Wheelhouse Bar – Nautical-themed bar featuring P&O memorabilia. Seats 103.
Writing Room

Spa & Fitness

Calypso Reef & Pool – Pool on the Lido Deck.
Centre Court – Sports court on Deck 17.
Cybergolf – 2 golf simulators.
Jogging Track – 1/8th mile jogging and walking track.
Lotus Spa – Asian-themed spa and fitness centre. Includes an adults-only swimming pool.
Neptune’s Reef & Pool – Pool on the Lido Deck.
Princess Links – 9-hole putting course.
Shuffle Board
Terrace Pool – Adults-only pool at the aft of Deck 14.

Other

Calypso Cove – Duty-free liquor, tobacco, snacks and sundries.
Essence – Duty-free fragrances and cosmetics.
Facets – Duty-free jewellery.
Hearts & Minds – Wedding chapel.
Internet Café – 24-hour internet access at $0.75 per minute.
Limelight – Duty-free fashion and accessories.
Meridian Bay – Duty-free jewellery, watches and accessories.
Princess Fine Arts Gallery
Promenade Galleria
Laundromat

Kid Stuff

Fun Zone/Off Limits – Supervised areas for children and teenagers. Teen disco, video games, splash pool and play areas.

Children under 6 months are not permitted on the Caribbean Princess.

Reader Reviews and Additional Information

Suzanne :

We had a very enjoyable cruise to Bermuda and everything on board was to our satisfaction. Once there we decided to go our own way to give us maximum flexibility. It's only a short taxi ride to Hamilton, the capital, and there are plenty of bars, restaurants and shops where you can easily pass a few hours.

Barney :

This was a terrific cruise. We chose the 'any time dining' option which proved to be a good move as there was a bit of a wait in some of the restaurants. There was enough entertainment for everyone, from magicians and comedians to big productions. It was easy to get a seat and most of the performances were of a high quality. It was also nice to round off the evening with some live music.

Harvey :

We have been on smaller ships but this time as a bit of a treat we decided to book a stateroom with balcony. It was wonderful and I think we will find it difficult to go back to an inside room in future. We were in the center of the ship and just one deck above us, and only a short walk, we had immediate access to the pools and buffets which was very convenient. We also found our cabin steward to be very knowledgeable and helpful.