Rare mskaufman Posted August 13, 2023 #1 Share Posted August 13, 2023 This post was recognized by LauraS! "Thank you for sharing your review with everyone at Cruise Critic. Please consider submitting it to the site for publication as well: Click: Write a Review." mskaufman was awarded the badge 'Great Review' As indicated, this is a quick review and grades. Happy to answer any questions. In a couple of weeks will post photos (once I get to them) Cruise Director - A++ - Been on 20+ cruises and Sophie is at the head of the class when it comes to CDs Entertainment - A - Good variety of productions shows, comics, and singers. Entertainment Staff - A - Lots of energy. Didn't have to suffer through a trivia host whose English was such that they did not understand the questions. Medical Staff - A - 20+ cruises and the first time I used the medical center (not COVID, hurt my back). I went from not being able to walk to walking in about 6 hours. Cabin Steward - B - Did his job. Tendering - C- There were three tender ports on this cruise. On two of the three the tendering seemed disoriented. In Dublin, some people reported waiting over an hour for a tender. Service (Allegro MDR) - A - Was just fine. Call out to Rest Mgt Jose who took take of everything. Service (Ledo) - B - For some reason it took ten minutes to get a cup of hot tea at breakfast. Same for juice. Food (MDR) - B+ - Everything tasted good and reasonable selection. I think that the menu people don't know the difference between vegan and vegetarian. Also, difference between gelato, ice cream, and custard. Looked like the same thing came out for each. Food (Ledo) - B - Breakfast was identical every day. Some days dessert was better here than in the MDR (e.g., chocolate fountain) Use of Medallions - C - Felt like big brother was watching Account statements - F- Couldn't figure out charges and credits even with help and we only purchased about a half dozen things and cancelled a shore excursion Ports - A - That's why you take this cruise. Weather - D- But Princess can control that. Rained every day - Be prepared. On Board Shopping - N/A - because I'm not sure why folks would shop for expensive mens watches on board Shore Excursions - B- Mostly experienced cruisers on this ship but shore excursion staff did not escort people to busses. Would have been more of an issue for first timers COVID precautions - There was not someone encouraging the use of hand sanitizer on way into eateries. Very few masks and lots of hacking Late night food - D - Sometimes after the show you want some food (e.g., burger, cup of tea, pizza). Only thing open was International Cafe with a basic menu, no obviously complimentary drinks. 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolcruise02 Posted August 14, 2023 #2 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Thanks for the review. Can't wait to see your pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted August 14, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted August 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, Coolcruise02 said: Thanks for the review. Can't wait to see your pics! I have a lot of mail to catch up on before working on pics. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted August 18, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted August 18, 2023 A Scotland picture to start 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted August 24, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted August 24, 2023 In the review I should have also called out Adela on the entertainment team for great energy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted August 24, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Pictures https://link.shutterfly.com/02WybNRRvCb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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