Caribbean Princess review — what it’s really like onboard
As someone who’s sailed more than 150 times but never with Princess Cruises, I boarded the Caribbean Princess with a mix of curiosity and cautious expectations. Would it feel a little too old-school? Would the food live up to the hype? Would I miss the big-ship bells and whistles? What I found instead was a ship that doesn’t need to shout to impress, and that quiet confidence is exactly what made it shine.
This review breaks down exactly what I experienced onboard, from the cabin quirks and dining highs to what to do in Grand Turk cruise port and why the Princess Plus package might be the best upgrade I’ve ever made.
Related: My Sun Princess cruise review — now sailing the Caribbean
On this page:
- Caribbean Princess: An older ship with smart tech
- Caribbean Princess inside cabin: Surprisingly comfortable
- Dining onboard the Caribbean Princess
- Caribbean Princess bars: Cocktails and characters
- Caribbean Princess entertainment and activities
- What to do in Grand Turk from cruise ship to shore
- What to do in Nassau cruise port
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Caribbean Princess: An older ship with smart tech
Caribbean Princess isn’t new, and at first glance, it wears its age. You’ll notice traditional design touches — darker wood paneling, lower ceilings, and a more intimate layout than the massive, wide-open spaces on newer ships. But what it lacks in flash, it makes up for in function.
