kac0426 Posted December 9, 2015 #51 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Thanks. It's good to hear your favorable comments about the Island. I have been following the thread concerning how ugly this ship is and how much people don't like it and their comments have had me worried about my upcoming 3/4 cruise on the Island. Those comments plus so many empty cabins still available for my cruise plus only 4-5 people on our roll call have had me kind of nervous about my cruise. Glad to hear you're enjoying it so far. I was on this ship last week for a 10 day partial transit, and I loved it. I too was fearful after reading all the negative reviews, but I need not have worried. The theater was the only place where I ever felt like the ship was crowded. Get to shows 20-30 minutes early and you'll be fine. The crew and food were some of the best I've ever experienced. You will have a wonderful time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecruiselover7 Posted December 9, 2015 #52 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Thanks. It's good to hear your favorable comments about the Island. I have been following the thread concerning how ugly this ship is and how much people don't like it and their comments have had me worried about my upcoming 3/4 cruise on the Island. Those comments plus so many empty cabins still available for my cruise plus only 4-5 people on our roll call have had me kind of nervous about my cruise. Glad to hear you're enjoying it so far. I just got off the Island Princess on December fifth, and I had a wonderful time. The guests were an older age group which made it really nice. I never felt crowded when I was there; although, I went to one production show and all the seats were filled - that's the only time it felt crowded. The food, crew, and activities were good. I spent all my nights in the Crooner Bar listening to the piano bar entertainer. (Jim Long) I recommend you check him out; he's very good. You will have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mdgary Posted December 10, 2015 Author #53 Share Posted December 10, 2015 In lake gatun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mdgary Posted December 10, 2015 Author #54 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Finally figured out how to attach pictures using the app. Making our way through the canal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js4rq Posted December 10, 2015 #55 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Beautiful photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawhoffman Posted December 10, 2015 #56 Share Posted December 10, 2015 (edited) Thanks so much to everyone for all your helpful information! My husband and I are booked on Island in May and although I had no doubt we'd have a good time it sure is nice to see all the positive comments in this thread! No more angst at all now! Edited December 10, 2015 by jawhoffman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenie082756 Posted December 10, 2015 #57 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Thanks so much for sharing your vacation with us! This cruise is on our bucket list. Hoping to do it in 2017. Looks like your having a wonderful time! Enjoy!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mdgary Posted December 11, 2015 Author #58 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Couple pictures from transit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js4rq Posted December 11, 2015 #59 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Keep the photos coming! I can't wait for our partial Panama canal cruise in October! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted December 11, 2015 #60 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Silver Spirit,Infinity, Island P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted December 11, 2015 #61 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Approaching Centennial Bridge The lineup at Pedro Miguel Locks At Pedro Miguel In Miraflores Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted December 11, 2015 #62 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Busy day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted December 11, 2015 #63 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Is it just me? I cant see the last few photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted December 11, 2015 #64 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Is it just me? I cant see the last few photos. Its you. I see them. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted December 11, 2015 #65 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Its you. I see them. :D Yup. I can see them as well.....:):):) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted December 12, 2015 #66 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Must be the phone app. Will check on my PC. Thx all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mdgary Posted December 13, 2015 Author #67 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Beginning of day 8 and in port Puntarenas Costa Rica and looking forward to the aerial tram tour through the rainforest. The canal transit on Thursday was amazing to see. We watched most of the transit from our balcony but did occasionally pop out on deck and wandered around. Temperatures were around 92 and very, very humid. Will provide more pictures shortly. Quick review of our shore tour in Cartagena. We did the canoe's through the mangrove grove and waking tour of old town. Very disappointed in this tour for the most part. It was about a 45 minute bus trip to where you board the canoes with a quick photo stop at one the forts along the way. Once you board the "rustic" canoes the is little or no explanation along the way except your boat pusher saying "white mangrove", "black mangrove", "white bird". Once you see one mangrove they all look the same. They do stop for a brief net fishing demonstration which is done for donations. Back at the dock you are offered some coconut juice and they do a couple of dances again for donations. The remainder of the tour is a couple of brief stops at shops and a very short walking tour through old town which winds up at the emerald mine museum/jewelry store. While the tour guide was very nice and informative we would not recommend this tour. Service continues to be excellent from all the ships crew. We did dinner at the Bayou Cafe on Thursday night and the service and food was great. Highly recommend the New York strip steak and my wife said the lobster was also excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
califgary Posted December 13, 2015 #68 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Awesome! thanks for the info about little vibration in aft (we are on Lido deck) We fly down to Long Beach on Saturday then we can trade being on the Island! Your trip has sounded fun hope we have just as good a time during the holidays. thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js4rq Posted December 14, 2015 #69 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Beginning of day 8 and in port Puntarenas Costa Rica and looking forward to the aerial tram tour through the rainforest. The canal transit on Thursday was amazing to see. We watched most of the transit from our balcony but did occasionally pop out on deck and wandered around. Temperatures were around 92 and very, very humid. Will provide more pictures shortly. Quick review of our shore tour in Cartagena. We did the canoe's through the mangrove grove and waking tour of old town. Very disappointed in this tour for the most part. It was about a 45 minute bus trip to where you board the canoes with a quick photo stop at one the forts along the way. Once you board the "rustic" canoes the is little or no explanation along the way except your boat pusher saying "white mangrove", "black mangrove", "white bird". Once you see one mangrove they all look the same. They do stop for a brief net fishing demonstration which is done for donations. Back at the dock you are offered some coconut juice and they do a couple of dances again for donations. The remainder of the tour is a couple of brief stops at shops and a very short walking tour through old town which winds up at the emerald mine museum/jewelry store. While the tour guide was very nice and informative we would not recommend this tour. Service continues to be excellent from all the ships crew. We did dinner at the Bayou Cafe on Thursday night and the service and food was great. Highly recommend the New York strip steak and my wife said the lobster was also excellent. Looking forward to seeing photos of the canal transit. :) Did you book a ship excursion or independently, for Cartagena? Have fun in Costa Rica! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mdgary Posted December 14, 2015 Author #70 Share Posted December 14, 2015 We booked all our tours through Princess just to play it safe. We would not recommend the canoe trip through the mangroves. In Costa Rica we did the aerial tram through the rainforest which was excellent. Costa Rica is a beautiful country with very friendly people. Will try uploading some pictures while heading to Cabo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mdgary Posted December 14, 2015 Author #71 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harleysmama Posted December 14, 2015 #72 Share Posted December 14, 2015 I am really enjoying your review we are going on the same cruise in January 2017 it is our retirement cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mdgary Posted December 14, 2015 Author #73 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Link for a few more pictures: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGnut Posted December 14, 2015 #74 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Link for a few more pictures: This is a MUCH better way to post pictures. The small ones lose too much resolution when inserted into the forum post. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mdgary Posted December 15, 2015 Author #75 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Added some new pictures and probably duplicates along with a few captions. Two more sea days until Cabo. Weather and seas still perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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