We sailed on the Caribbean Princess for seven nights in April 2023.
If you follow these ten tips, you’ll likely enjoy sailing on her as much as we did.
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Our first tip is to head to the aft elevator area on Deck Seven if you’re trying to access
the Palm Dining Room on Deck Six.
Access to the Palm Dining Room from the forward or midship parts of Deck 6 was blocked by
the ship’s galley, so the only option for accessing the restaurant was to navigate to
Deck 7 aft, then take the elevator or stairs down to Deck 6.
Our next tip is to look at the ships on the signage located throughout the Caribbean Princess
if you’re having problems figuring out which direction is forward.
The ships that were displayed on stateroom deck signage, deck plan signage, and more
pointed in the same direction as the actual ship.
The visual cues were very helpful any time we lost our sense of direction on the ship.
Our third tip is to be aware that there are two types of touchscreen displays available
on the Caribbean Princess and they each display different information.
The “Ocean Compass” screens provided deck plans, turn-by-turn navigation, and other
information that was similar to what was provided in the “Compass” section of Princess’s
MedallionClass app.
The “Journey View” screens provided a view of the daily schedule, with details for
each event, as well as other information that was similar to what was provided in the “Journey”
section of the MedallionClass app.
Often, the screens were located very close to one another, so be sure to check the top-right
corner of the screen to make sure you’re using the one you want.
Our next tip is to make sure you arrive early for theater shows, since the seating fills up quickly.
During our cruise, we attended the 7:30 PM shows.
By 7:10 PM, the theater was about one-third full, with the upper seats filling up faster
than the lower ones.
By 7:15, the theater was already half full.
And by 7:20, the theater was basically full, with only a few scattered individual seats available.
Speaking of the theater, our fifth tip is to be aware that all of the theater seating
was individual seats with armrests.
One of the armrests for each seat had a small folding table available for holding a drink
or other small items.
Additionally, some seating was available specifically for companions of guests using a wheelchair
or other mobility aid.
And a portion of the seats on the port side – or left side – of the theater were reserved
for “Princess Premiere” guests.
The reserved seats were released to the general public five minutes before showtime.
Our next tip is to head to the back of Deck 15 on the Caribbean Princess to find a smaller,
less-crowded version of the World Fresh Marketplace buffet.
Situated near the “Steamers” and “Plank BBQ” areas, the smaller buffet had a bit
less selection than the main buffet.
However, it was still a great alternative, especially when the main buffet was more crowded.
A full drink station was available near the buffet and we often found plenty of open seating nearby.
Continuing further back to the Terrace Pool area, even more seating was available outside.
Speaking of the buffet, our seventh tip is to check the labels for each food item on
the buffet, if you’re looking for information related to dietary restrictions.
During our cruise, we found labels for “sugar-free,”
“gluten-free,”
and “contains nuts.”
Our next tip is to look for the self-service kiosks located near Guest Services if you
need a printed statement of your total account charges.
During our cruise, Guest Services was often quite busy and the kiosks allowed us to print
an account statement for our entire stateroom without having to wait in line.
Our ninth tip is to check out the Caribbean Princess’s Library, if you’re looking
for some old school entertainment while on board.
The library shares a space with the ship’s Internet Cafe, which has about a dozen computer
stations available.
However, the library is relatively hidden from view behind the wall at the entrance.
Once you turn the corner, you’ll see a good selection of books and an impressive collection
of board games.
During our cruise, we found numerous copies of popular games, such as Clue, Monopoly,
Stratego, Trivial Pursuit, Pictionary, Checkers, and more!
Additionally, a daily printed word scramble, crossword, and sudoku were also available.
Our tenth and final tip is to head outside to the Promenade Deck on Decks Seven and Eight
if you’re looking for some peaceful, panoramic views or if you want to walk a complete lap
around the ship.
During our cruise on the Caribbean Princess, ample seating was usually available in the
form of wooden benches, wooden chairs, and cushioned chairs.
Additionally, most of the deck was pleasantly shaded, depending on the time of day.
Although the Promenade Deck was continuous, stairs were required to transition between
Decks seven and eight toward the front of the ship.
We rarely saw anyone on the Deck 8 portion of the Promenade Deck, but it was also very
windy every time we visited.
Take note that one lap around the deck was a little bit more than a third of a US mile.