Rare Smokeyham Posted September 26 #1 Share Posted September 26 We are scheduled to go on Island Princess in January, 2025 for a two week cruise through the Panama Canal. I am a bit worried because I am reading multiple threads about the poor condition of the ship, especially about the air conditioning system and plumbing issues. I know the ship is just completing a multi-week refit so if are on/have been on the ship since the refit can you give us an update on how things were on board? Thanks, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beg3yrs Posted September 27 #2 Share Posted September 27 You may want to ask this question on current and upcoming Roll Calls for the Island Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esprit Posted September 27 #3 Share Posted September 27 My SIL disembarked when it left the Palermo dry dock. The ship left late due to propulsion problems apparently! Strangely it is back at Palermo today but presumably as part of it's scheduled itinerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JGmf Posted September 27 #4 Share Posted September 27 I was on the 10-day med cruise prior to dry dock in early September 2024. As mentioned in other threads, given some people's reviews, I was expecting things not working and stuff falling from the ceilings. Nope, that didn't happen. It was (and assuming still is) a clean, well-run ship. We had a great time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewp Posted September 27 #5 Share Posted September 27 I have to agree with JGmf. I did two cruises on her in the Fall of 2023 and she was a great little ship, I didn't really notice any major wear and tear. No issues with AC or plumbing to speak of, no gross smells down the hallway. I hope Princess keeps her and Coral Princess in the fleet for years to come, it's nice having that option for a small ship! Andrew 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffydawg Posted September 27 #6 Share Posted September 27 19 hours ago, Smokeyham said: We are scheduled to go on Island Princess in January, 2025 for a two week cruise through the Panama Canal. I am a bit worried because I am reading multiple threads about the poor condition of the ship, especially about the air conditioning system and plumbing issues. I know the ship is just completing a multi-week refit so if are on/have been on the ship since the refit can you give us an update on how things were on board? Thanks, DH and I board the Island next weekend. Our Bayou Steakhouse dinner reservation was changed to Crown Grill so I'm assuming she now has a CG. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treasure Hunter Posted September 27 #7 Share Posted September 27 The problems were confined to quadrant 7. Rear starboard from deck 7-14. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Smokeyham Posted September 27 Author #8 Share Posted September 27 3 hours ago, muffydawg said: DH and I board the Island next weekend. Our Bayou Steakhouse dinner reservation was changed to Crown Grill so I'm assuming she now has a CG. I had heard that was made. If you could make some comments back here on the condition of the ship after your cruise it would be most appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Smokeyham Posted September 27 Author #9 Share Posted September 27 38 minutes ago, Treasure Hunter said: The problems were confined to quadrant 7. Rear starboard from deck 7-14. I read a number of different threads which identified air conditioning issues in various parts of the ship. Hopefully all have been resolved during the refit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgwest Posted September 27 #10 Share Posted September 27 8 minutes ago, Smokeyham said: I read a number of different threads which identified air conditioning issues in various parts of the ship. Hopefully all have been resolved during the refit. Not much success with conditions “AFTER refurb” comments it appears. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Smokeyham Posted September 27 Author #11 Share Posted September 27 52 minutes ago, Bgwest said: Not much success with conditions “AFTER refurb” comments it appears. Thinking about it, I probably should have just waited for a few more weeks to post the question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treasure Hunter Posted September 28 #12 Share Posted September 28 I was referring to plumbing issues. We didn’t have air conditioning problems on our cruise in an aft penthouse suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgwest Posted September 28 #13 Share Posted September 28 7 hours ago, Smokeyham said: Thinking about it, I probably should have just waited for a few more weeks to post the question! Don't think delaying posting your question to some point in the future would stop the inevitable, "well, I sailed on the Island in 2005 and..............." responses. 1 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Smokeyham Posted September 28 Author #14 Share Posted September 28 2 hours ago, Treasure Hunter said: I was referring to plumbing issues. We didn’t have air conditioning problems on our cruise in an aft penthouse suite. Thanks for that clarification! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantocruisemore Posted October 2 #15 Share Posted October 2 i can give an update. I'm on the Island Princess now, boarded Sept. 25 & its 1st after drydock. this is my 1st & last Princess cruise. we are E721, balcony aft. the sewage smell complained of prior to drydock is still here. a couple of the aft elevators are so bad that by the time i reached Lido deck my first morning, i was so nauseous I could only eat dry toast. in passing through the halls on way to stairs a couple of the suites look lije they have flooding issues, they are constantly working on them & there is a mold smell. food is soso, i had better on Carnival years ago. staff is friendly but heaven help you if you ask for gluten free. whrn i adked at Salty Dog if they had gf buns i was told i can only get them from bakery & thats a very long way away. it was a nightmare getting stuff straight prior to cruise, app & website said contrary things, they removed my daughter from our table when i asked if we could specify a perimeter table due to her autism. took me waiting to talk to maitred to fix it onboard. Daughter has also gotten some gluten because her behavior has deteriorated, despite us constantly asking for verification. if you have low expectations, you may be ok. but i expected better. the ports are gorgeous in Med (not our 1st med cruise), but do private tours, cost of Princess are ridiculous. i have to say overall Princess only advantage is most of their staff onboard. other than that, i rate them below Carnival. oh, & the entertainment is pitiful. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffydawg Posted October 5 #16 Share Posted October 5 Boarded the Island Princess earlier today. As previously mentioned the Bayou Steakhouse was converted to a Crown Grill with wood floors. Additionally the Horizon Court was outfitted with soap, water, sink hand washing stations with underground paper towels. TTFN. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Smokeyham Posted October 5 Author #17 Share Posted October 5 On 10/2/2024 at 6:21 AM, wantocruisemore said: i can give an update. I'm on the Island Princess now, boarded Sept. 25 & its 1st after drydock. this is my 1st & last Princess cruise. ......... Sorry to hear you are having such a bad time. I hope you have a better time for the rest of your cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teechur Posted October 5 #18 Share Posted October 5 1 hour ago, muffydawg said: Boarded the Island Princess earlier today. As previously mentioned the Bayou Steakhouse was converted to a Crown Grill with wood floors. Additionally the Horizon Court was outfitted with soap, water, sink hand washing stations with underground paper towels. TTFN. What are "underground paper towels"? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted October 5 #19 Share Posted October 5 On 9/27/2024 at 9:05 AM, muffydawg said: DH and I board the Island next weekend. Our Bayou Steakhouse dinner reservation was changed to Crown Grill so I'm assuming she now has a CG. The had already changed the menu prior to changing name. Too bad I used to love the smothered steak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffydawg Posted October 6 #20 Share Posted October 6 Boarded the Island Princess earlier today. As previously mentioned the Bayou Steakhouse was converted to a Crown Grill with wood floors. Additionally the Horizon Court was outfitted with soap, water, sink hand washing stations with undermount paper towels. TTFN. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffydawg Posted October 6 #21 Share Posted October 6 Staff in Wheelhouse Bar told us the venue received new carpet, had some furniture reupholstered. Lower counters at Good Spirits at Sea and Wheelhouse Bar were installed to accommodate folks using wheelchairs, scooters. TTFN. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantocruisemore Posted October 6 #22 Share Posted October 6 Just finished and hot off cruise yesterday. Unfortunately while the mildew smell improved, the air conditioning on our side of ship not working. Took several tries to get charges fixed because had plus package yet kept putting charges for drinks. Finally got all straight after standing in line twice at guest services. Entertainment on board pitiful. Standards were below past Carnival cruises. Never again on Princess. only place for gluten free was main Provence dining room. Buffet went downhill as cruise progressed. Glad to get off, but then told to be at Wheelhouse Bar at 7:40 and they called our group early. there were a few positives but overall disappointing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1498sg Posted October 6 #23 Share Posted October 6 Is Churchills still there? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantocruisemore Posted October 7 #24 Share Posted October 7 If you mean the Cigar Lounge, yes, it is still there. My husband went there a couple of times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latebloomer56 Posted October 7 #25 Share Posted October 7 On 10/2/2024 at 9:21 AM, wantocruisemore said: i can give an update. I'm on the Island Princess now, boarded Sept. 25 & its 1st after drydock. this is my 1st & last Princess cruise. we are E721, balcony aft. the sewage smell complained of prior to drydock is still here. a couple of the aft elevators are so bad that by the time i reached Lido deck my first morning, i was so nauseous I could only eat dry toast. in passing through the halls on way to stairs a couple of the suites look lije they have flooding issues, they are constantly working on them & there is a mold smell. food is soso, i had better on Carnival years ago. staff is friendly but heaven help you if you ask for gluten free. whrn i adked at Salty Dog if they had gf buns i was told i can only get them from bakery & thats a very long way away. it was a nightmare getting stuff straight prior to cruise, app & website said contrary things, they removed my daughter from our table when i asked if we could specify a perimeter table due to her autism. took me waiting to talk to maitred to fix it onboard. Daughter has also gotten some gluten because her behavior has deteriorated, despite us constantly asking for verification. if you have low expectations, you may be ok. but i expected better. the ports are gorgeous in Med (not our 1st med cruise), but do private tours, cost of Princess are ridiculous. i have to say overall Princess only advantage is most of their staff onboard. other than that, i rate them below Carnival. oh, & the entertainment is pitiful. Hope aft improves before May, think I'm glad our favorite E723 cabin wasn't available we took a Penthouse Aft suite on a higher deck. I do know if there is sewage smell we won't be staying on the ship. My husband won't be able to sail if it is as bad as you have had to deal with. Will keep checking before final payment though, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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