floridalover5623 Posted July 28, 2018 #76 Share Posted July 28, 2018 I hope people doing a B2B can access their rooms. My thought exactly. Something about that cruise card not working sounds weird. Could it have been that it wasn't programmed correctly? Maybe cancelled by a magnet? Possibly the wrong cabin? Sometimes when you touch the card to the door first & then insert it, it doesn't work. :confused: We had no problem on the Royal on our first embarkation day or during the B2B going or coming.....but, things do change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendon Posted July 28, 2018 #77 Share Posted July 28, 2018 A lot of disappointing info here. The wife and I are scheduled for a 14 day on this boat at the end of October and it sounds like we may need to rethink this as our final payment is due in a couple of weeks. Previously we found the buffets on princess cruises to be really enjoyable and to have a great selection varying throughout the cruise. It sounds like that may no longer be the case. We did have a great time, but the frankly the food/buffet was awful and poorly presented. Appeared that Princess was having financial issues. True or not, I don't know. Dining room very mediocre. We always enjoy the buffet and the high quality of choices. Nothing was familiar...the usual things we look forward too. When asked if they are still serving "such and such", the answer was not anymore. Experiment gone bad. Not my opinion...it was the talk of the ship. Seriously, high school cafeteria food. Upside? Didn't gain a pound! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmanly Posted July 28, 2018 #78 Share Posted July 28, 2018 We were on 16 night B2B last year on this ship and the food was not good. To the point where we decided we probably would not sail Princess again. Went ahead and tried the Island in April and the food was fantastic. Almost like a different cruise line. Sent from my SM-G955U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoohUnderstands Posted July 28, 2018 #79 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Just on today. Initial impressions. In good shape for its age. Crew very responsive and good. Ate lunch in MDR and food was very decent and hot when it was supposed to be! Coffee was decent too. But the AC in the rooms definitely problematic. AC fine in common areas. Pooh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamwoman Posted July 28, 2018 #80 Share Posted July 28, 2018 We're on next week. Please continue to post Pooh about food, shows, AC etc. Thanks, Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2cruise Posted July 28, 2018 #81 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Personally I wouldn't let this keep me from a cruise. Cruise Critic is such a small minority of cruisers...take everything you read on these boards with a grain of salt. Good advice;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trafficgirl124 Posted July 28, 2018 #82 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Do you know if there is free unlimited internet for Elite passengers. We were on the Royal in April and had it due to the fact that ***** wasn't ready. Heading on the ship next Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roses2 Posted July 28, 2018 #83 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Regarding the quality of the food, like beauty, it is in the eye of the beholder. We have cruised on Princes 3 or 4 times each year for the past 15 years and from our perspective the food in the MDR has remained fairly constant. Some cruises are a bit better than others but, to us, we never have had a "bad" meal. Again, that is from our perspective and we certainly would not argue with others who have a varying opinion. There is an old, old Latin phrase, "De gustibus non est desputandum" which translates to: There is no disputing in matters if taste. P&J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendon Posted July 29, 2018 #84 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Roses2, we agree except the Caribbean Princess food experience is different than the others with the changes Princess has made as an "experiment". When I mentioned this to the Princess rep on the phone she said it is known as the "family ship". As two adults who paid full fair, we're not looking to order off the children's menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdke Posted July 29, 2018 #85 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Did the Caribbean Princess have engine troubles causing the ship to sail slower? Did the ship return for disembarking on time? What time was that. Just curious as I had read something about slower sailing. Thanks Sent from my Moto G (5S) Plus using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roses2 Posted July 29, 2018 #86 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Kendon We shall see. We are scheduled to board August 25 for a BtoB. BTW: Does anyone know who is the current Maitre'd ? P&J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 29, 2018 #87 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Kendon We shall see. We are scheduled to board August 25 for a BtoB. BTW: Does anyone know who is the current Maitre'd ? P&J Jacques Ghennai. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel2421 Posted July 29, 2018 #88 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Kendon We shall see. We are scheduled to board August 25 for a BtoB. BTW: Does anyone know who is the current Maitre'd ? P&J I just got off Saturday July 28th and the Maitre d'hotel was Angelo Balbiani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2XTRADIRTIES Posted July 29, 2018 #89 Share Posted July 29, 2018 I’ve been on the CB often-including 2 weeks in April and 1 in May this year . I was so impressed that I’ve booked her again for 2 weeks in November. I found the food in the MDR very good. I only eat in the buffet on port days if I don’t dine ashore and I found that there’s always something that’s appealing. I wish I could say that I didn’t gain any weight but I’d be lying.🤷🏻 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcworld Posted July 29, 2018 #90 Share Posted July 29, 2018 My husband and I will be on the Caribbean Princess in September. Who is the current captain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 29, 2018 #91 Share Posted July 29, 2018 I just got off Saturday July 28th and the Maitre d'hotel was Angelo Balbiani Angelo Babiani was supposed to have left when you got off. Jacques Ghennai is his replacement. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 29, 2018 #92 Share Posted July 29, 2018 So the Salty Dog Grill is now charging for everything? No polish/hot dogs/burgers/chicken sandwiches/brats/ or french fries? No free burgers anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoghornLeghorn Posted July 29, 2018 #93 Share Posted July 29, 2018 So the Salty Dog Grill is now charging for everything?No polish/hot dogs/burgers/chicken sandwiches/brats/ or french fries? No free burgers anywhere? No, no, no. The Salty Dog Grill has a new expanded menu. Nothing costs extra except a big burger with lots of stuff on it.... it's 5.00. Everything else is no charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wehwalt Posted July 30, 2018 #94 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Have they improved the fries? They weren't too good last time I was on her (2015) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 30, 2018 #95 Share Posted July 30, 2018 No, no, no. The Salty Dog Grill has a new expanded menu. Nothing costs extra except a big burger with lots of stuff on it.... it's 5.00. Everything else is no charge. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 30, 2018 #96 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Have they improved the fries? They weren't too good last time I was on her (2015) I always thought the fries were excellent and very consistent on our cruises. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendon Posted July 30, 2018 #97 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Did the Caribbean Princess have engine troubles causing the ship to sail slower? Did the ship return for disembarking on time? What time was that. Just curious as I had read something about slower sailing. Thanks Sent from my Moto G (5S) Plus using Forums mobile app We did not notice a difference in speed or any mechanical problems on our June 30th cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendon Posted July 30, 2018 #98 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I just got off Saturday July 28th and the Maitre d'hotel was Angelo Balbiani By the time you get on this ship, hopefully there will be improvements in the food as a result of the many, many complaints. Enjoy! btw, we were on a cruise with you about five years ago...I remember ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted July 31, 2018 #99 Share Posted July 31, 2018 By the time you get on this ship, hopefully there will be improvements in the food as a result of the many, many complaints. Enjoy! btw, we were on a cruise with you about five years ago...I remember ;) They need more people to speak up when they're on the ship, not when they get home on the survey. When something isn't right tell them at that time. The last time we were on the CB the food wasn't that bad but from all the reports I've been reading it certainly seem as though it has slipped quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel2421 Posted July 31, 2018 #100 Share Posted July 31, 2018 They need more people to speak up when they're on the ship, not when they get home on the survey.When something isn't right tell them at that time. The last time we were on the CB the food wasn't that bad but from all the reports I've been reading it certainly seem as though it has slipped quite a bit. I just got off of the CB and the food was great! No complaints! I mostly ate in the MDR for all meals. I ate the buffet three times only at Breakfast. The pizza and the salty dog were all yummy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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