Tahitian Princess...has anybody sailed her?

[der93711]

As the Jan 28, 2005 sailing on the Summit seems to be a no go, we have to look for alternatives. Has anyone ever sailed the Tahitian Princess? Does Princess have a board. I am disgusted with Celebrity and how they are handling this cancelation or whatever you call it.

RCCI Song of Norway 1982
RCCI Viking 1991
Princess Crown 12/93
Galaxy 11/98
Princess Crown 12/00
Summit 1/03
Summit 1/12/04
1/28/04 Summit again
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[wv4891]

Hi, yes Princess has a board on here. I am looking into taking the Tahitian Princess next July or August. Lot's of good information over on the Princess board on this ship and it's 2 Tahiti cruises.

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Celebrity Mercury 12/27/2004

[dabear]

we cruise the TP last February and it truly was a fantastic cruise (if it is what you are looking for). The ship is small (formerly the Renassance R4) ans is about 3 years old. It has all the amenities, but they are scaled back since there are only 600 passengers. You will not find more beautifil islands and water anywear else on earth but the ship etc is quieter than most carribbean cruises. there are many posts on the princess board on cc.

1/05 Constellation
2004 Tahitian Princess
2002 zuiderdam
2001 millenium
1993 regent sea
1986 emerald sea
1981 sun viking
1971 jason
1969 carla c

[Amagamma]

We sailed her when she was the R4. Out of 25 cruises, that has to be the best one. The ship is great. It's on the smaller side, but perfect for that itinerary. The islands are our favorite. Snorkeling the caribbean doesn't even come close. We're thinking of doing it again soon. Make sure you check out the black pearls.

[der93711]

I knew this board would direct me. Thank you all.
Der

RCCI Song of Norway 1982
RCCI Viking 1991
Princess Crown 12/93
Galaxy 11/98
Princess Crown 12/00
Summit 1/03
Summit 1/12/04
1/28/04 Summit again
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[Druke I]

We sailed the (new) Pacific Princess, an almost identical twin of the Tahitian Princess, this past November, Papeete to Sydney, and loved the ship.

I've always preferred ships under 50,000 GRT or so, and Pacific Princess certainly fits that requirement.

Michael

[cathykins]

I am a Celebrity cruiser but have been doing research on the Tahitian Princess as well. I was telling my husband the other night that I have NEVER seen so many positive reveiws and repeat sailings as on that ship and itinerary!
Enjoy,
Cathykins

[i-m-ed]

If it weren't for the > $1200/person airfare, there are 7 to 10 of us cruising this year, I would be all over the Tahitian Princess cruise. Unfortunately the air kills it for us.

[samben]

WE sailed on her when it was the R4.....the best cruise ever!!! We've been on about 18. Snorkeling will never be the same for you once you've done it there.....spectular!!! The water is gorgeous!!!

[der93711]

I-M-Ed:
we have been told that if book the air through princess, it is about $780 plus taxes.

RCCI Song of Norway 1982
RCCI Viking 1991
Princess Crown 12/93
Galaxy 11/98
Princess Crown 12/00
Summit 1/03
Summit 1/12/04
Summit 1/28/05 again

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[laurieb]

It's a great cruise! We are heading back for the second time this coming January. It is a beautiful ship and French Polynesia is spectacular. The food is not the same as on X, but the surroundings more than make up for it.

Laurie
Zenith 02/01
Century 01/02
Century 02/02
Tahitian Princess 01/03
Century 01/04
Tahitian Princess 01/05

[i-m-ed]

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we have been told that if book the air through princess, it is about $780 plus taxes.
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I'd be flying from Western PA and was quoted over $1200, I don't remember the exact figure though.

For $780 I'd jump on that sailing. I'm going to call my TA one more time tomorrow just to double check the airfare.

[dabear]

you may want to check the air tahiti nui air lines site for specials, altho we did pay over $1000pp from LA last Feb. If you have AA miles they can be used. ps this airline was very good and flys almost new planes with alot of legroom in coach. to elaborate on my prior post, the scuba and snorkling were fabulous as was the whole trip. Conde nest mag rated the Tp one of the best.

1/05 Constellation
2004 Tahitian Princess
2002 zuiderdam
2001 millenium
1993 regent sea
1986 emerald sea
1981 sun viking
1971 jason
1969 carla c

[NitaBcruising]

Did you check out the two reviews I bumped up for you on the Princess board? They are for the March 8th sailing this year. We've been twice, and have tentative plans for a CC reunion again in Sept. of '06! It is truly the most fabulous cruise, bar none! (p.s. I love Celebrity, too! But FP is gorgeous!)

Nita

[shay1]

We sailed the Tahitian Princess last May.

It was the best cruise EVER! We had over 30+ cc members on this cruise and had a great time with all of them.

The South Pacific is truly Paradise!

We hope to go again but first I want to go to Hawaii we have never been there.

Celebrity Mercury 5/29/04
Carnival Victory 10/26/03
Majesty of Seas 7/07/03
Tahitian Princess 4/23/03
Majesty of Seas 1/27/03
Enchantment 10/6/02
Paradise 5/02/02
Horizon 1/4/02
Monarch of the Seas 10/11/01
Majesty of the Seas 5/4/01

[kelmac]

Hi! My wife and I hope to do this cruise next summer (May/June). We would like to fly to Hawaii for 7-12 days, before flying to meet the Cruise. Anyone have any ideas about which airline would do an "open jaws" say from LA to Hawaii to Tahiti and back again to LA?
Thanks! Kel

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[laurieb]

I would check Hawaiian Airlines

Laurie
Zenith 02/01
Century 01/02
Century 02/02
Tahitian Princess 01/03
Century 01/04
Tahitian Princess 01/05

[Nitrodog]

TP was the best cruise we've been on. We went Feb. 04 and make no mistake about it, the islands are simply breathtaking. The ship is spectacular and you're going to have the time of your lives.
Look up my review, I hope it helps.

Tahitian Princess - Myths vs Realities (a different kind of review)

Pictures are at- [url="http://community.webshots.com/user/nitrodog51"]http://community.webshots.com/user/nitrodog51[/url]

Bon voyage

[AstridSJ]

I agree with all the others here, this was our best cruise ever. We sailed her when it was the R3
The South Pacific is the ultimate, with Bora Bora the most beautiful island I have ever seen.
The ship is very elegant, I keep thinking of it as a small version of the Century.
I would go again in a heart beat.

Astrid

Mercury Nov 15, 2004
Galaxy April 2, 2005

HAL: Volendam 2003
NCL: Star Nov 2002
RCCL: Vision, Legend, Viking Serenade, 1995,1996,1998,2001
Celebrity: Century, Mercury, Infinity, 1997,1999,2000,2002
Disney Magic 2001
Renaissance R3 2000

[seetosea]

We also sailed on her when she was the R4. The snorkeling was the best we have EVER done. Of 12 cruises, this was by far our favorite. Snorkeling on every island was fantastic. We hoped to do Tahiti next April.

Off again, this time on the Legend to Mexico
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to Infinity and beyond
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