Which Premium Cruise Line is Best & Worst Right Now

[@LifeWellCruised]

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[@02sparklestars02]

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[@LifeWellCruised]

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[@ShaneisRight]

I'm curious as to your use of the phrase "white lotus vibe" re: Celebrity. I know what white lotus means, and generally it has a negative connotation. Being I'm going on my first ever cruise next Spring or summer (and as a solo traveler), and that Celebrity and Holland America are two lines I've been seriously exploring, please explain. And thank you, I'm saving all of your videos to a "cruise" folder for reference.

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@ShaneisRight it’s actually a series called “white lotus” which takes place at gorgeous resorts. Don’t worry it’s not cruise terminology:)

[@ShaneisRight]

@@LifeWellCruised Hmmm. Ok, TY. ✌

[@heritageofhastur]

We generally cruise on Holland America. The Pinnacle ships have the Movies at night at the Center pool. On our Norway cruise this past September 2023, we both came down with Covid and were quarantined in our stateroom (thankfully we had a balcony). The crew and medical staff took great care of us. We were able to get Paxlovid via the medical center. We were assigned staff who had additional training in handling quarantined individuals. We were able to get our meals from any restaurant on the ship (not just the in room dining menu). The crew check on us every day and really made us feel cared for. Even brought us fresh fruit as we started to feel better. Holland America gave us Future Cruise Credit to use in the upcoming year equal to the number of days each of us were quarantined. We're using them in March to go to the Caribbean. So, getting sick on the ship wasn't great, we were well cared for.

[@lesliesnowdon1360]

Speaking of getting quarantined, I had the absolutely worse experience on Norwegian. I had no symptoms, but I just want to medical just to get my blood pressure checked. They gave me a covid test and charged me 500.00 for some ibuprofen. Which I already had in my cabin. The food they sent me was cold and worse than hospital food. Cabin attendants were rude. They never changed the sheets or towels the whole time I was quarantined. They delayed debarcation for me for so long I missed my flight. Even though I had a package test that said I was negative. I had no wifi as it had expired during the cruise and felt well, but just stayed in my cabin day and night staring at the tv which had nothing but ads on it. I have never given a bad review until now, and this was by no means includes even the bad experience the 3 days before the quarantine.

[@TheBeagle1956]

I’m done with Celebrity. We booked a cruise in a suite early this year for our 25th wedding anniversary in 2024. A few months ago they canceled it because they were moving the Beyond from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean. We booked another cruise on the Ascent. A month later they canceled our cruise because they had a large group booking, so we got bumped. We had a short time to book something else to get their “benefit” and settled for a shorter cruise to ports we weren’t overly excited about several months after our anniversary. We canceled and they charged us a significant cancellation fee even though we canceled a year in advance. I’m done with Celebrity.

[@mitchexplores]

Wow!!! Ok that is crazy!!!

[@paulmoscatt6529]

We loved Celebrity.... But they really have dialed up the prices especially for Aquaclass which is all we have done. Now I hear the food is gone downhill too? We have been going Princess more.

[@LoisHann]

We are doing our first Celebrity cruise in February. That is terrible that they cancelled yours :(

[@ReasonRaider]

⁠@@LoisHanndon’t be fear mongered by the 0.1% of people with just down right unlucky experiences. I have taken 5 celebrity cruises in the past 4 years 3 on the edge and 2 on the apex. NO issues AT ALL, perfect experience and the crew are just a treat to be around. The OP’s issue came into play because 90% of celebrities fleet is in the Caribbean, and often cruise lines will start their new ships in the Mediterranean because of the high demand when a new ship releases but most of the time move them to the Caribbean after because of the gargantuous profit margins in the winter and higher profit year round. If the op had looked more into that they might have had the chance to avoid it. But it’s astonishing that celebrity didn’t issue a deal or at least a warning before kicking them off. And the cancelation fee is a mystery but for me it’s no higher than 300$, which compared to the 2k minimum room price for celebrity these days is nothing. If it’s one of your first times cruising I will tell you, corporate for any cruise line is just bs and this could happen on any cruise line , just because the coporate scheme is so big and also because you are nothing to them, they can easily replace you if it’s a demanding time of year.

[@josephryan776]

It is really double standard that they could just cancel the passengers reservation without consent offering a minimum compensation, while passengers have to pay a huge amount of fees to cancel or even slight alter their bookings. Sorry, you have to deal with this.

[@ccdoe2441]

Celebrity Edge-class ships are the best for me in terms of design, vibe, food, entertainment, and services.

[@Flies2FLL]

We did a trans-Atlantic on the Edge in 2022 and those boats are excellent! Though I must say, it was very much a "mature" group of passengers....

[@kayblock8821]

I've been on 29 cruises on Celebrity, Princess, Norwegian, Carnival, and RC, and Holland America. And every time I start comparing them, HAL wins. But I have a great time regardless of what ship I'm on as long as I'm on a ship!

[@KathyHencken-ti2ef]

We have been on Celebrity and Princess in the past year. Both exceeded my expectation. Did Princess to Alaska. Best vacation I have experienced. Going on Celebrity again in February.

[@jimelias8052]

Just off Celebrity Summit. The main dining food and service was rough. We discussed skipping and doing buffet only half way through cruise. Main dining on RCL and Celebrity used to feel special. Last few cruises food has declined. I am assuming they are pushing people to speciality I am betting cruises will move to buffet and specialty only in future. Plus swim suits in main dining? Just not a special experience for us anymore

[@LifeWellCruised]

Oh no! Sorry to hear

[@jillkendel6385]

Recent cruise on Princess was a study in contrasts for us. Plusses First: 1. Sapphire Princess was lovely and had all of the amenities you noted. 2.On-ship staff was super! Our cabin steward was really good and the staffs at the various restaurant were fun, proficient, and generally wonderful. 3. Premium restaurants were more than worth every penny... Meals at both Sabatini's and Sterling Steak House were among the best dining experiences we have ever had! 4. Dining room meals were definitely not as good as they were in pre-Covid days but were still great. The "old favorites" like the shrimp cocktail and the steaks have definitely slid downhill some, but on the other hand, we had the best fish & chips EVER in the dining room and there were other fun and very tasty non-traditional meals that were marvelous... And, of course, the service was superb. AND NOW, the not so good and just plain awful. 1. Embarkation was horrible. Given the demographics of the customers we saw on our cruise, I cannot understand why the embarkation at Vancouver required what seemed to be miles of walking back and forth along endless corridors to get to the various stations. This is not only stupid but is also painful for many of us. 2. Given the push in the advertising to "book early and avoid price increases" for the upgrade packages, it was seriously disappointing to be greeted at Alfredo's by the news that we would have to pony up another $110 apiece to get the benefits that were included in the package that we had originally paid for. This is deceptive, if not outright fraudulent business practice, in my opinion. 3. Our balcony was out of commission for effectively two days while they changed the furniture. That was two days of the best weather on the trip that we didn't have the use of an amenity that we had paid significantly extra fare for. 4. The "Dine My Way" software was effectively inoperable before embarkation and during the first two days of the cruise due to the number of people trying to use it and the overwhelmed staff trying to deal with the system. It was the third night of the cruise before we could have a sit-down dinner in one of the dining rooms. 5. We were charged $78 for a bottle of wine that we neither ordered nor received. The on-board Guest Services proved incapable of solving this before debarkation, so getting it resolved after the cruise wasted hours of my time and cause incredible levels of frustration, (and probably incredible levels of blood pressure also). The "Customer Service" ranges from totally incompetent to non-existent once Princess has your money. (The sequence of e-mails between us and the Princess "representative" about what was included in the "Plus" package was so ludicrous that it could make the basis of a stand-up comedy routine!) The upshot of all of this is that while the ships and the folks that work on them are generally great, the current state of Princess' business systems and management is such that I would never recommend them to anyone unless they get their act together.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks for sharing your experiences

[@cristasnider187]

Sadly, we had similar 'not so great' experiences on our Princess cruise. Our room steward was amazing and dining room as well. But when my partner and I both ended up sick, the service really plummeted. We stopped using the app as it wasn't working well from the get-go, and one evening our dinner arrived over 1 hour later with only 1 filet minon on a plate and nothing else lol. We called a couple of times but never did get the rest of our dinner. Post cruise was a huge fight to get any money refunded, and we vowed never to cruise with this line again. We are going on our first Celebrity cruise this weekend, so we're super excited to try out this cruise line!

[@martinhyde9663]

I just wanted to mention that embarkation nightmares in Vancouver are not unique to Princess.. Vancouver is a mess regardless of which cruise line you are on.

[@genitagray6126]

Thank you for an honest review. I’m so sick of entitled, spoiled brats complaining about nothing. We recently went on our first cruise post Covid, & until this one, I had never complained about anything with 21 cruises. I’ve booked another cruise & I pray things improve.

[@edover50]

I too went through that 4 hour boarding process ( Alana that was the same day you went to Alaska on holland- you missed the lineup ) Princess can not deliver on its promises anymore The ensuite is over sold now- try getting a clean locker or place in the spa pool/hot tub) They are an absolute mess

[@jadepastor3181]

Dec 2023 cruise with Beyond. Service was awesome first two days. (12 day cruise) could not find a waiter after that. Last two days, awesome service again. Long lines at all bars waiting for drinks. Long waits for food in restaurants. The housekeeping was fantastic entire trip. Pool was hard to find chairs. Floating nursing home with wheelchairs, walkers, canes

[@portableassets2054]

We cruised over 100 nights this year including on Princess (21 nights on Enchanted), Holland (21 nights on Rotterdam), and Celebrity (2 different cruises). Our biggest take aways for these 3 lines; Princess ships seem cheap, entertainment is poor quality, and the food quality is really bad in many cases (preparation and taste are fine but they buy junk; especially the meat and fish)- Holland is elegant with very nice ships, entertainment is good but is generally for older folks (although Rolling Stones rocks), and the food was great- Celebrity has nice ships, food is very good, and the entertainment is much better than Princess or Holland. Service on all 3 lines was very good. My wife and I are 50 years old and like to have a lot of fun so that does affect our entertainment preferences.

[@sandraridgway1282]

My husband and I love Celebrity. The food and the entertainment are excellent. We did a Princess cruise recently and the dining room food was horrible. I returned my meal on two nights. On the 3 rd night we have to on the dining room and went to the buffet. I have never returned a meal on Celebrity or Royal Caribbean .

[@guayames]

Celebrity for short cruises near home. Holland America for long cruises. For our 173rd cruise we are going on Oceania for first time for their New Year cruise, the Vista!

[@lisam7861]

173?! Holy shit.

[@nancyneal5377]

My idea of a perfect cruise, is a ship that does not look like a shopping mall, or glass and chrome white walls and ceilings. I like a wrap around lower deck, decent food.I do not care about song and dance shows, but I love trivia, game shows, things that I can participate in. HAL ships are perfect, but Princess has more activities that I enjoy. Depending on where I go, determines which of the two I choose. I love both for different reasons.

[@debrathomson252]

We just came back from our first cruise on Cunard's Queen Elizabeth and enjoyed the atmosphere, quizs, food and entertainment, staff, etc. I am unsure what I would find different or better on Princess, HAL, or Celebrity. Amount of guests on Princess is a concern around access to dining and entertainment?

[@melvinjacobs2328]

In my opinion, the Edge Class of Celebrity is the best of all the ships. We've sailed on the beyond and are booked on the Ascent.

[@allisonreid7040]

Celebrity end of May Greece. Will be third cruise with Celebrity. Have also cruised on HAL, Princess, Royal, NCL, MSC, Carnival, Costa, Paul Gauguin. Never had a bad cruise. MDR Celebrity not up to par.

[@KissesFromCanada]

Thank you for the hard work your family puts in to great content! I’m handicapped and stuck at home, but I admire you greatly!

[@AndreZA979]

We just got back from a four night cruise on the Princess Discovery, upgraded to the Princess Premiere package. We did two specialty dinging nights with Sabatini's and Crown Grill. The meals were excellent. Only did the formal dining room once, the menu was great and the food excellent. Next time, we will not use the Premier package, the Plus is the best value for us. The ship was clean and well maintained and the staff very friendly and attentive. The entertainment was everything we could have hoped for with many options each day. As for the demographics, it was a mature group of cruisers, many of them frequent cruisers and we enjoyed their company. There were a few families with loud and rude kids that was irritating, but such is life.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks for sharing your experiences!

[@terrycook7589]

Di@@LifeWellCruised Was aboard Discovery Princess over the summer for an Alaskan Cruise. Ship was great except for the Piazza. The entire Piazza, without fail, REEKED of cigarettes smoke. I happened to run into the cruise director DuVaul who was AMAZING and absolutely hilarious, and he said its an issue with their ventilation from the casino but would require the ship to be dry docked to make the repair. Might be worth mentioning as it completely ruined our experience inside the ship, any entertainment that was taking place there, and any of the restaurants off of it.

[@katsohal]

Love the medallion features on Princess, 16 day transatlantic cruise last March. Ordering beverages through the app was so nice, lattes every morning in less than 10 minutes, one morning we got our delivery in 4 minutes, no more standing at a bar waiting for the bartender to notice you, outstanding service!

[@WarrenMelnick]

You did not mention Aqua class on Celebrity. The included dining is far above the MDR and the room amenities are excellent, all for a lot less than you would pay for a Suite on the other lines which is where you would have that more upscale experience.

[@cindyonyoutube]

Thanks for your very informative videos. We're seniors who have never cruised & I'm realizing we have a LOT to learn before booking our 1st cruise. Your channel is providing me with so much good info!

[@gypsylife7822]

As fellow seniors we would recommend Oceania. Look into that line

[@cindyonyoutube]

@@gypsylife7822 thanks

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@gypsylife7822 Yes. You know, AFAIC, there are no small ships from HAL or Celebrity or Princess. They're all big. It's big, bigger, very big, and gigantic with most of the mass market cruise lines. Oceania is a smallish, mid-sized ship. Viking is another option. However, cruising is personal. What do you like to do on a cruise or what do you think you'd like to do. What's most important to you? Itinerary? Cabin accommodations? Food? Music and if so what type? Dancing? Indoor or outdoor areas? Spas? Service style? There's a lot to consider.

[@marcospark2803]

My recommendation is to learn yes, but to BOOK very soon. You can watch, read, etc in advance but there is nothing as living it by yourself, and as you are a senior, take advantage that you are still healthy and go NOW.

[@Webecruising90]

I love Celebrity edge class ships. Def my favorites.

[@butner66]

On the Celebrity Equinox. My 5th Celebrity cruise. Portion sizes way down. Food consistently served cold. Service times are very long. Something is going on. Retreat hosts deny all of it is happening.

[@MML996]

I was on the Celebrity Silhouette about a month ago and the Cafe Al Baccio was pretty darn good still. It's true that some of the fancy looking pastries might have tasted like the fake stuff but all in all, the cookies and muffins and pound cake and chocolate and lemon tarts and the red velvet cake and donuts were all really good. Just saying. And, I bake so I'm pretty fussy. I didn't try the carrot cake because I make a really great one which would be hard to beat. Otherwise, being included, it's great.

[@TerryDinsmore]

Our first two cruises ever (at age 70 & 75) were on HAL in 2023, and I discovered I LOVE cruising! We found both the Lido Buffet and the Dining Room to have excellent choices and very good quality. We are booked on our third cruise for HAL coming up in April 2024. We enjoyed the quieter spaces on the ship during the day and the entertainment on the World Stage in the evening. We have found greatly reduced fares each time, making it possible to keep on cruising! We have appreciated all your great informative videos over the past year.

[@jenniferschneider9199]

I love Holland! I agree with your assesments!

[@lindab5789]

We have only cruised on Viking in the past, but now have 2 cruises booked on Holland America. Your video verifies what we thought about Holland America, i.e. great food, great service and itineraries focused on destinations and enrichment activities. That is what we prefer, and we think we will really enjoy our cruises with this line. Thank you for a great overview of these 3 cruise lines!

[@corinnemcleod1804]

I recently did an ocean cruise with Viking, they were awesome, but the entertainment was lacking. it didn't ruin my cruise because we were very busy at port every day but it's definitely something they need to work on. I have been looking at Holland America and I think I will try them for my next cruise.

[@lindab5789]

My husband and I are not really into the entertainment aspects of cruising and so Viking's lack of it doesnt really bother us so much. That said, you are right. They could definitely improve or at least update the entertainment. We do love the line, but like everything else, they have gotten quite expensive. That is the main reason we decided to try Holland America.@@corinnemcleod1804

[@KLMA720]

My adult daughter and I are taking our first Celebrity cruise in May - Edge. We have cruised RC many times, but I was ready to try something else. First Alaskan cruise too! Thanks for all your cruise information - very informative.

[@LifeWellCruised]

I think you’ll love it! Incredible ship design

[@SandiHartnett]

From November 2022 thru June 2023, we cruised on all three lines. Had a great experience on all of them. Some of the more recent changes had not been implemented at that time, and we booked way ahead, so we got a really good value. We are booked on the Sun Princess near the end of 2024 just to experience the new ship. Itinerary is usually a deciding factor in choosing the line, but when just wanting a new ship we do the Caribbean as we don't have to fly to the port of embarkation. Our assessment of the three lines, based on those 3 cruises was pretty much the same as yours.

[@ghjcmo]

Prior to this year, had someone asked me what was my favorite line, I would have said HAL hands down. I love their ships, the food, and the more traditional cruise experience (not an amusement park at sea). But late in 2022 I booked a cruise with them where they sold me an itinerary with a port stop in Nicaragua. This was a port stopped I really wanted to do. The problem is, unbeknownst to me, Nicaragua had a cruise ship ban in place and HAL KNEW this. So they sold me a cruise they KNEW they couldn't do. I know that itineraries can change for various reasons, but they KNEW BEFORE THEY SOLD ME THE CRUISE they couldn't go there. When you sell something you can't provide, that's call fraud. And they made no attempt to make it right. I will never sail with them again after 22+ years of sailing with them and I tell everyone I can about the experience. So that they don't get defrauded.

[@nick011894]

Their CS is terrible. I got injured on an excursion and they refused medical help for almost 48 hours (needed a tetanus shot). Also, getting overages removed is a nightmare.

[@Maxineingham]

We are first timers and going to mexico. On Hal the zaandam inside but joined the orange club didn’t go the all don’t really drink much and need more WiFi.than offered.

[@robertaviles8451]

5:00 Got to see a balcony cabin on the DIAMOND PRINCESS, thanks to vlogs from "Diamond Dave" and "Princess Sally" , who were quarantined onboard back in Feb. 2020!

[@Cosentia]

We recently got back from a cruise with Celebrity Silhouette and the food was as good as I remembered it. A lot of blogs were complaining about the food and i was really worried that the quantity and menu variety would be lacking. Thankfully it was not the case. Only issue was getting a table (with reservations) the first couple of evenings - the hostess must of been new and often had us waiting for a table for 2 and we noticed that there were plenty of tables when we were seated. There was plenty of activities planned throughout the day but i’ve noticed a decline in activities where the crew was involved. All in all the cruise was great. This was our first cruise since the pandemic. Looking forward to book another cruise with Celebrity but a newer ship.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Glad to hear your experience

[@lucyg4848]

Hi. First time cruiser here. Question-If you are not able to get a reservation at a restaurant is there a free for all buffet style dining area that you can eat at, without booking? Surely you would not go hungry bcos plaslces are booked out?

[@Cosentia]

@@lucyg4848 yes, all cruise ships have a buffet on board. You will definitely have plenty of choices to eat throughout the day!

[@davidpomerleau8419]

Hi Ilana. Another great and informative comparison video. My wife and I have currently only been on NCL cruises, but have been considering other brands. Pre-Covid I was thinking of trying out Celebrity, but now Post-Covid I am looking more at Princess. Back in the early 2000's when I was working security at the Summit of the Americas in Trinidad, they floated in the Caribbean Princess ship for us to use as our accommodations, which was a heck of a lot cooler than staying in a hotel. Even though the ship never left the Port of Spain, it was still very awesome to be given my first exposure to being on a cruise ship. Thank you for all your work on putting out your wonderful videos. Cheers from just down the highway in Kingston, Ontario. David

[@iteachmy3]

We just got back from a 9 night cruise in the Caribbean on the Celebrity Equinox. We chose to go just before schools let out and wanted a ship "without waterslides". We're in our early 50s and although we had fun, and we needed time to just relax, sleep, and enjoy our balcony after a few difficult years, we were definitely 2 of the youngest on the ship. I saw a total of maybe 8 to 10 kids/teens on the whole ship. For our needs, this was perfect, but I was shocked just how many walkers, wheelchairs, canes, and scooters we saw on board. On our previous 5 or 6 cruises, there were a few, compared to maybe 30 wheelchairs, 50 people with walkers and/or canes, etc. The serenity area was quiet, but the crowd there could barely walk. The ship was gorgeous, the food was maybe a 7 out of 10 (far better than say, Carnival or cheaper cruises), modern design and colors, lots of music, but many of the activities appealed to music/pop culture of the 1960s and 1970s. Very little going on for music from the 90s forward. There was an 80s night but we were the only 2 dressed for it, maybe 2 dozen actively participated in the trivia and dancing that 80s night. For a relaxation vacation, it was perfect for us. If you have kids or in your 20s and 30s, this may be a bit "boring".

[@benjaminsmith2287]

It was 9 nights. Longer cruises on Princess and HAL also have a higher percentage of 60s and up passengers. We all get old or die and there's no reason when people get that age they can't enjoy cruises and activities geared toward music they grew up with. The cruise directors probably assess the crowd and may favor more for that crowd. As far as ages go, it depends on tastes. When I was in my 20s I enjoyed jazz clubs way more than discos as well as some of my friends. We were by no means the majority but there are people in their 20s to 40s that are fine for a Celebrity, Princess or HAL type of cruise and they'll be in their 30-s to 40s in a decade. That's why you need lines to be different and cater to all age groups and various tastes overall.

[@Ginasgusa]

Same as in HA. Just returned from a Caribbean cruise and yup, lots of folks with mobility issues. I was just happy to see that. When my time comes when I have difficulty moving around, I can still enjoy a cruise vacation. Some young cruisers may be frustrated but a reminder that aging is mandatory. We all get there eventually. While in the dining room, I observed a young wait staff helping a very elderly gentleman in the most genuine way as if he was his grandfather. It came from his heart and you can tell he wasn’t doing it as if it was his job. I hope they are paid well because they clearly deserved it. Our cruise includes the gratuity but I still tip for my room and drinks. Remember to tip in cash if possible. Credit card tips are also subjected to fees so they get less tips if it is not in cash.

[@bethspence3924]

I was on the Equinox last July for my first real cruise (did a short one many years ago) and I loved it. We reserved with the same waiter each night because he was so great and our cabin attendant was so helpful. There were very few young children on the cruise which is what I prefer. Celebrity isn’t really designed for young families which is why I prefer it. We are cruising with Celebrity on the Ascent this November. Looking forward to it!

[@larryfinkel4102]

Taking a Trans Atlantic cruise on the Regal Princess in October of 2024 from Southampton to Galveston 21 days with stops in Spain Portugal Antigua St. Thomas and Grand Cayman. Our cabin is a Reserve Collection mini suite

[@michellestevens2454]

Room service and being served by staff in the buffet, make Holland America the winner for me!

[@kayblock8821]

You have such a wonderful, kind way of presenting your videos and opinions. You are my favorite site for cruise information. Good job. Any cruise line would be happy for you to talk about them.

[@Oxers-KO]

We were disappointed with the main dining on both the Enchanted Princess and Celebrity Beyond. Haven’t sailed on Holland & America yet but for us Virgin wins hands down for main dining. Such good fillet steaks at no extra cost.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Virgin may have the best food of the 3. I don't know for sure but that's what I'm reading. No specialty restaurant nonsense either. It's all included.

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@benjaminsmith2287I do agree virgin has excellent included food!

[@Oxers-KO]

@@benjaminsmith2287 Correct, the food on Virgin is amazing, however, we found the entertainment and music on board not to our liking. Celebrity Beyond is the best all round ship we have sailed on to date, whereas, Princess try to nickel and dime you all the time - That was our experience anyway.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@Oxers-KO Celebrity does as well and has lots of cutbacks. I think some of the specialty restaurants on Celebrity shouldn't be specialty ones. And things like a private karaoke room to rent (Ascent) and paying for room service or an extra lobster tail is a form of nickel and dime AFAIC. And the spa areas on all ships are full of up-sells. I hope Celebrity brings their food up to at least their best levels which is quite good. But consistently on every ship. My favorite Celebrity ship isn't sailing with them anymore, the Galaxy. And I'll stick with Solstice class for their intimacy, martini bar style and lounges. Lawn club is interesting as well. Why someone likes a particular ship is personal or individual.

[@Oxers-KO]

@@benjaminsmith2287 Agreed, so much focus on upselling by most cruise lines - You can’t even sneeze onboard without them trying to charge you ha ha. I thought the cost of Celebrity’s specialty dining was outrageous at $85 per person, per meal. It is no wonder there is no incentive to improve the food in the main dining. I wonder if it is just a matter of time, once Virgin are very established, when they will start charging for restaurants that are currently included and their Karaoke rooms too - I hope not as they have been very generous to date.

[@stevemalcew2181]

We are on the Ascent currently and loving it! It’s our first cruise and definitely will consider celebrity again. We booked a year ago and saved some $ by doing so. We love your content and used it as our guide to select celebrity ty

[@LifeWellCruised]

Awesome!! So glad you’re loving your cruise

[@chrisonYTtour]

Great review, we really are spoilt for choice… as a solo cruiser, I’m yet to book a solo cabin. The rare time they have been available, I’ve been able to book a regular stateroom for a better price… I’m not complaining, I just find it interesting and wonder what the future holds for the solo cabin concept

[@BarryWallis]

@BarryWallis 17 hours ago I'm a member of the Magic Castle in Hollywood (a private club for magicians and their friends) and I can't wait to cruise on the Sun Princess. The Magic Castle had a group cruise in October called the Magic Castle Conjurors' Cruise on the Discovery Princess. We brought our own magicians and had both public and private shows and lectures during the seven-day cruise up and down the Pacific coast (we even had our own excursion to a magic show in San Francisco). It was so much fun that most of us (there were 91 in our group) signed up for the next Conjurors' Cruise in November on the Sun Princess before we left the ship.

[@LifeWellCruised]

That’s awesome!!!

[@JohnnyS-m3f]

Thanks for the info. Very helpful. Never been on a cruise before, but looking into it. The solo option was the one thing I really liked to hear. I didn't know that existed.

[@mitchmorrow1548]

I just got off of the Celebrity Constellation last Friday and as a graduate of the he Culinary Institute of America, I was totally impressed with the food. I was on two other Celebrity cruises, one in November 2022 and one in May of 2023 and was disappointed in portion size, presentation and overall flavor of some of the meals . To me, they really have come back to their former hogh standards. All of the classics are still there as well as many new dishes . One complaint is on Lobster night, you get one small Lobster Tail and a second one is $16.99 plus gratuity. You can get a Lobster Tail with any other entree at no charge.

[@mitchexplores]

Is it more challenging to you, in your opinion, as a chef on a ship or does it matter?

[@jg-xx8oh]

Done 12 cruises will not go back to celebrity Apex the gouging with room service 12.95 the overall ship design very tight rooms with that balcony and the music and entertainment in the main area was terrible new wave ! Mostly the cost and really no vibe or good feeling! Will go back to Princess or RCL instead.

[@551slobo]

Love Princess. My next Princess cruise is in 3 days!!! Can’t wait. Totally would recommend, great value

[@JBM425]

Please update this thread when you return. I enjoy reading first-hand reports.

[@sylviajung8703]

My 70 year old mom and I will go on Celebrity Equinox to ABC island in Feb 2024, and your videos are so informative and helpful to prepare our special mom and daughter cruise. Thank you

[@SitStaySail]

I’ve sailed on all three and agree they are all excellent. My two upcoming cruises are on Princess, I find the Princess Plus package to fit my needs. I am doing Alaska on Coral Princess and Panama Canal on Island to go through the historic locks.

[@timothybradley4581]

We went on the Discovery Princess to Alaska in September. Best food of any Cruise Line in my opinion. I've been on 16 cruises

[@deborahrist4875]

We booked a last minute cruise on Norwegian for last September. We did the 90 rule and it worked. One additional tip that I love is that you can book early then as the price drops if you bring it to their attention., the cruise line will reduce your fare to match.

[@rhondillon5056]

What is the 90 rule please?

[@jhgritsch]

What is the "90 rule?" I tried to research it, and I can't find information on it.

[@_echobravo]

Interesting comparison. My interests surround the destinations, with an elevated food experience and comfortable place so sleep at the end of a long day, so Holland America has always made sense for me. Doing an Adriatic cruise with them next year… can’t wait! 😊

[@Hawkeye2001]

Agree. I choose itinerary first. As long as the food is good and the cabin clean and quiet, I'm happy.

[@lucyg4848]

Have you been on Queen Mary II? How are the beds and food, if so? Also, have you been on princess, royal carribean, P&O,and ableto comment? Thanks.

[@StaceyBoivin]

Thank you for your recent review. I too recently cruised on Celebrity Equinox a vessel I had sailed on with my husband a few years ago and I have to agree the main dining room was the most surprising disappointments. From the reservation issues to the food quality and presentation we opted to skip main dining completely after 4 tries (9 night cruise). The entertainment was also lacking with guests walking out most evenings.

[@mitchexplores]

I must ask, what kind of entertainment please? I’m working on a video.

[@StaceyBoivin]

@@mitchexplores the live entertainment in the theatre.

[@bee17167]

Top three for me in Australia value, food, comfortable, cabins, service fit out third Royal Carribean cruise second P&O First but not least Princess cruise which i think is the same company as P&O well they have a joined rewards program.

[@meddyven]

Ilana, you never cease to anaze me how thorough and detailed your content is. Thank you for bringing up which of the 3 cruise lines you mentioned, has cabins dedicated to single cruisers. It sounds like Celebrity has the most dedicated cabins, which is a big plus. It would be nice to have a significant other to cruise with right now, but I enjoy cruising, ususlly one a year, and knowing who has the most cabins available will make the decision easier. I would like to know, why costs for solo cruisers are sooo much higher than double occupancy? I've gone online and priced them, and all cruise lines are $300-$400 more. Also, my goodness, this video was close to 25 minutes and you went coast to coast with taking a breath, I think; and with such exuberance, as yiu always do. Many thanks!

[@schnee35]

My girlfriend and I will be on the Caribbean Princess 21 Jan. We got the premier packages since it's her first ever cruise and my first as an adult without my family. We are really looking forward to making the most of the entertainment on board and enjoying the ship!

[@georgehny]

We are home today, normally on a cruise ship past decade. We have nothing booked for 2024, normally would have two or three cruises booked by now. Reasoning simple, cruising has been changing to the point that is no longer even close to what it once was. It was, service, including room service. Almost inclusive pricing for ALL on board. Excursions and alcohol only real extra's! Cruising becomes more motel 6 every minute to us.

[@azizai.r.772]

Actually, I did a Princess cruise in August 2023 and did not purchase plus or premier, but was still able to enjoy free and unlimited room service.

[@teresacahlik6887]

Thank you for this update. We are planning our first Princess cruise in February ‘24.

[@carolynmonahan2488]

I just got back from spa level on Celebrity and it is so upscale! The restaurant Blu is wonderful. The food, service and arrangement of tables and spacing makes it easy to get to know the other tables or avoid if you want. A friend who went up a level later said that she doesn't want any level but this. Find a good deal and you won't regret it if you like to feel warmly special.

[@Nancy-eq5jt]

Sailed Celebrity in Alaska. We had 3 adult women, one who was elderly. We had an interior room with 2 twin beds and an armchair with a pull out bed. The armchair bed pulled out and blocked the path to the bathroom. It was dangerous. The 3rd person in the pull out chair was charged the same price. We complained and they brought in a cot and shoved it between the 2 beds. We all had to shimmy our buts to the bottom of our beds to get in and out of bed. Had a lot of laughs, but ridiculous. Even in some of Carnival's older ships, they accommodated a third person comfortably.

[@monicagordh.9028]

We love your posts, especially ones like todays. You bring incite of the differences to each ship your on and all the tips and tricks before and after sailing, which we always enjoy. We haven't missed a single post of yours since we started watching cruise vlogs back in 2017. Very refreshing, thank you. Happy sailing in the new year.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Awe! Your comment really made me smile! Thanks for watching & I’m so glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@papasquat355]

We started at Carnival, but the herbal therapy crowd has made us decide to move on. The skunk-weed smell became too much. Just got off Royal Caribbean and go on Celebrity next year. Want to try Norwegian and maybe even a Viking river cruise.

[@LifeWellCruised]

lol

[@mindyv5680]

Same. Cruised with Carnival for years….and so tired of the constant weed smell and party atmosphere. We’ve switched to Princess.

[@mariaaguila1274]

Cruising Sun Princess first time on Princess June 2024 and Celebrity March 2024 first time on Celebrity and can’t wait!! Cruised Holland America as a teen and loved the food but I was by far youngest person there lol - great video comparing these cruise lines!! Very helpful

[@user-pp6ok1xo7y]

The last Holland America cruise we took overall was good. The activities were a little bit lacking. Going to try Celebrity for the first time in May and Princess for the first time in November. We also have a cruise on the Norwegian Prima at the end of February.

[@sail2day822]

Love your comments. You were on point with everything.

[@withronnie3188]

I just got off Carnival Splendor out of Sydney, AU. After 8+ Carnival Cruises, I'm going to try Holland America.

[@druegillis1744]

Just finished a 12 day cruise on the HAL Rotterdam. What a wonderful, clean, traditional ship! No go karts, rock climbing or rowdy kids. Yes, there were a few children, but they were well behaved. The staff were professional yet friendly. Most were smiling and happy with their jobs. Yes, HAL caters to a more “mature” crowd, but that is what one would expect from a traditional cruise line. The use of space in the cabins is perfect and the design provides everything one would expect. Real flowers are found everywhere on the ship and the use of graphics at each elevator keeps passengers from getting lost. Look on the floor of the elevators and you will know what day it is. The Have It All package is a welcome addition to the options offered. We enjoy our time on the Pinnacle class ships and will be sailing on them soon.

[@druegillis1744]

Getting ready to do a Repositioning Cruise on the Rotterdam for a “ride” back to the states after a land tour in Ireland. Yes, it is slightly more expensive than flying but soooo much more relaxing. We are retired and can enjoy the downtime of a slow boat back across the pond. Hollander America ships provide the right decompression we need after a tour in Europe. For anyone who is considering this type of cruise, make sure you want time to read, play cards, hang out by the pool and enjoy eating at your leisure. Entertainment is available each night but they can sometimes be repetitive. Other than that, this is a great stress free way to journey.

[@johncole7533]

I hope that Celebrity leadership changes. I think they’ve gone too far in eroding MDR food quality, which used to be their strength. They also nickel and dime too much these days - for instance, charging for room service. I love the Edge class ships, however, and enjoyed my last cruise on the Beyond.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

I agree. They need to change. I want to see the next class of ships. Edge deleted too much of what I like in the Solstice and previous classes and I think as a design, they're designed to nickel and dime..

[@rexdillinger]

Really enjoyed your presentation on the 3 brands and thought you were pretty spot on. We just got off the Rotterdam which was our first HAL cruise. We enjoyed this cruise, the food, the service, our aft Vista balcony stateroom and would sail HAL again. However, it seemed there wasn’t that much activity around the ship and even couldn’t understand why there wasn’t a movie or sporting event on the pool big screen except for 2-3 times during our 9 day cruise. I also felt the variety on the buffet was lacking (food was excellent) but after 9 days we were ready to move on. While we have cruised Celebrity about 45 days , we have not sailed them for about 8 years. I have always enjoyed their ships and we will be taking a 10 and a 7 night cruise with then in April to try them again. The reason we haven’t sail with them for a while is just as you mentioned in your video, VALUE. Princess has had the best value by far and thus has gotten our business. We are using casino deals to try Celebrity again, but even their beverage packages seem way over priced compared to Princess or even HAL. We drink very little alcohol, but lots of Diet Coke. The soda package on Celebrity is almost twice that of Princess. I feel like they are trying to fleece me. We have crushed Princess 145 days and have two 7 day trips on the Regal the first of January and two 10 day trips on the new Sun in February. We feel Princess has more to offer in terms of variety of entertainment, variety of food choices, and a better value for the money. Right now it is hard to NOT sail them. Again, I thought your analysis was spot on and enjoyed comparing all 3 brands side by side.

[@suzetteperrin8223]

Wow so much great information. Much appreciated ❤ ! In the past Princess has been my Favorite in almost all areas.

[@deborahworpell9516]

We have been on Celebrity a few times and love it. We used to do their all inclusive but now they dropped the gratuities, we just purchase the cabin and add on the wifi and gratuities. We are going on Princess Sun this April. It will be our first Princess cruise. Next spring, 2025, we will cruise on HAL for the first time too. We only do specialty dining if it’s included in the package. We will have Princess plus and HAL’s have it all. This was a great video as it covered all three lines.

[@billvolovski2440]

Celebrity made some big menu changes this past year in it's main dining options. They took away some of our favorite dishes. The good news is that they listened to all of the complaints and feedback and added most of our favorite stuff back to the menu. You could tell from passenger's comments that they were test driving various ideas.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks for sharing

[@kennethadams8827]

We are planning to cruise on Holland America Line in mid-September 2024 to Alaska. Your comparison is encouraging to me in that I think we will like it.

[@kimtodd9712]

Boarding my first HAL ship in 9 days. I have done Celebrity twice and still want to try Princess. Looking forward to the great MDR food on the Nieuw Amsterdam.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Awesome! Let me know how you enjoy

[@Debby-The-Inspiration-Station]

We will be on the same cruise. First time with HAL as well. I'm looking forward to the laid back vibe.

[@CarboneCat]

Enjoy your cruise. We loved HAL’s music walk and had a great time. Wish you the same.

[@kimtodd9712]

@@Debby-The-Inspiration-Station me too!

[@Ax86_K]

3:28 I have been here at the time when this picture was taken

[@leighmeyer5982]

My husband and I took our first cruise ever on Celebrity Reflection in early December. It was a wonderful experience for us, and we are definitely going to cruise again. I bought and used your Cruise Planner and it was a life saver! Our top favorite things on Celebrity were the Solarium pool/spa and the delicious food in the main dining room. Very much enjoyed the shows in the main theater, nightly dancing in the grand foyer and events in the Sky Lounge later at night. Service was excellent. That being said, I do feel like it is worth it to us to try both Princess and HAL because of the value per dollar. When I add on beverage packages (we did the zero proof), Wi-Fi, gratuities a la cart, I feel like I'm paying a premium to have the basics. However, we loved the Solarium so much that this or similar amenity is now a must have for us. Do you have to pay for adult pool and loungers on Princess? Do they typically retract the roof on HAL's adult pool space unless weather is bad? I really love the enclosed feeling and cooler temps in Solarium. That may be the deciding factor for us.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks for sharing your experience & thanks for your purchase. The covered pool area on HAL seems to only be closed when weather is rainy or cold (Alaska was great). I don’t believe Princess has had a covered solarium pool

[@debbief2882]

I have cruised HAL on many occasions and love it. I go again in March.❤

[@vap57]

I agree, Dive In on Holland America has the best burgers at sea! I was on Celebrity Beyond in November 2023. I found the MDR and Specialty Restaurants food was excellent. In fact in the Fine Cut Steakhouse, I had the best steak in years. However, I did find the service has suffered compared to my November 2022 cruise on Celebrity Summit. I let Celebrity know my feelings in my after cruise survey.

[@shawngoulding5085]

I've cruised pretty much exclusively Carnival since I started cruising in 2018 with the exception of a Viking river cruise in 2019. This fall, I'm cruising on the Celebrity Constellation out of Tampa for 9 days in the Caribbean. I've been watching cruise videos on the Constellation and Celebrity pretty much non-stop since I booked. I realize that I have been missing out with Carnival.

[@richardg8651]

We've done Princess , Holland and Cunard lately and loved them all . Celebrity prices have always been higher when we wished to cruise . Much higher and we haven't seen the value so we last sailed with them six years ago.

[@kellieblood7928]

I’m sailing on Celebrity Silhouette 1/11! I cannot wait!

[@sandraridgway1282]

That's my favorite ship! Have fun!

[@bellacat9796]

Just got off Celebrity Reflection, and want to report that charges were inconsistent within their app for the same drinks, and didn't match their printed prices. On top of that, drinks were charged at an even higher prices on your account. These disconnects require your constant vigilance and was very inconvenient to get corrected as it happened every day. Ken

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks for sharing

[@cathyspicer6375]

We love HAL but I am interested in trying Princess and possibly Celebrity in the future

[@stevesutherland824]

We have been on Princess 6 times and have enjoyed everything. Then we went on a Celebrity cruise. We now go on Celebrity all the time. Way more fun. And more to do at night.

[@emilygoogle6520]

I’m about to go on my first ever cruise, and it’s with HAL. I’m even more excited now after all the positive things you had to say about their ships!

[@rickk6700]

Another very informative video Ilana. We have cruised a lot on Celebrity & some on Holland America. The Celebrity ships & especially the Edge class ships are really well appointed and the cabins are very comfortable & liveable. We have loved the service on Celebrity though you mentioned that Celebrity has cut back on their Butlers. We had one in November 2022. Guess we 9:11 will see on our February cruise on the Beyond. The Retreat staff has been very helpful but our butlers in the past were really very helpful and took amazingly great care of us. Happy cruising and a very Happy New Year Ilana!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks for sharing your experiences

[@afrisbee7695]

1st time cruiser in March. After almost 2 years of watching videos and reading reviews, we selected Princess.

[@gatorguy7711]

Interesting content! There is no doubt that all cruise lines had cut service and food quality after the covid shut down to try to recover some of their loses. We have noted that on previous Celebrity cruise the food quality and service had reduced post covid. Our friends that cruise Princess had the same conclusion on their Alaska Princess cruise in September. However, on a cruise this month on Celebrity Reflection to the ABC islands, we did note that the entree options and service in the main dinning had improved significantly and were near the pre-covid levels. Additionally, we noted that the number of entree options in the buffet for dinner had increased significantly as all the food islands were again being used for dinner. We also noted that a number of the more expensive entree options had also returned to the main dinning and buffet menus. We will be on the Celebrity Apex in early February and are looking forward to the cruise. Take care....

[@abcdkrrrrr]

As always your videos are so informative! I did have to giggle, at the 10:55 mark I thought my son was stomping around upstairs (as he does) but then I realized it was on your video, lol. Not a complaint or criticism, just lol that we both have “stompers” in our house. 😂

[@LifeWellCruised]

Haha

[@guayames]

100% agree with the Tamarind

[@MJ-fb2zq]

We recently took Panama canal with the Ruby princess. The lido cafeteria was changed. They removed a lot of options for fresh salad, never any shredded cheese, no every day olives, options for desserts were not the best. Dining options is good, desserts are really nice. Shows are great. Money value is great. Love the use of the medaillon, perfect if traveling with friends.

[@Hawkeye2001]

I have two HAL cruises booked for 2024; a 15-day Panama cruise & a 24-day Boston, Canada, Greenland, Iceland adventure. I've cruise with Princess and HAL primarily. I enjoy the quieter more civilized atmosphere on both. (Carnival was too much a party boat for me) I'm a bit partial to HAL, their cabins are a bit larger and their food options are just a tiny bit ahead of Princess. But I choose my cruises by the itinerary and not the line.

[@rosemarie9956]

This is exactly what we do. Just back from a fantastic HAL Caribbean cruise with al port heavy itinerary that we loved for that reason and the BB King Blues club which made up for the ‘quieter’ on board experience. It does still have an older demographic but a mixed age range within that - definitely not a party on atmosphere

[@angelinajalbert3420]

We just came back from an Alaskan cruise in September on Celebrity Eclipse. This was our first cruise since the shut down. Before covid we sailed on Princess, Royal, Norwegian and Disney. We are not ones to complain and abide by the rule, "any day on a cruise ship, is a good day!' But we sure did notice a difference in food quality and presentation. We also noticed a difference in activities, quality and lack there of. We couldn't decide if this was a post pandemic thing or just the Celebrity line, seeing as it was our first time sailing with Celebrity. We are planning a Canada New England cruise in the fall on Holland, so we shall see. Thanks for this comparison Ilana! from Northern Ontario

[@Tripwithmeandmore]

I love celebrity cruises! I’m going on eclipse in may and very excited 🎉 I’ve never tried any of the other two so I can’t really speak on them, but celebrity has my❤

[@JoanGoodwin-q1i]

I usually sail on Celebrity and I've done Princess twice but I've never been on Holland America, but that will change on 1/26/2024 as I will be sailing on the Rotterdam to the ABC islands with my daughter. One thing I'd like to mention about Celebrity Edge Class......I hate the balcony! I much prefer having a door to close off . My husband also agrees with me and prefers the standard balcony rooms. I also noticed that the food on Celebrity, although okay, was not as good as in the past. I'm looking forward to seeing how Holland America compares as I'm going to be booking a cruise to the Greek Islands for May or June this year and right now I plan to book Celebrity, but that could change after my Holland America trip his month. I found your video very informative and helpful,

[@davidtuthill]

Thank you for your tips and tricks! My spouse and I are considering a cruise to Alaska in June, 2025 for our 35th wedding anniversary. It will be our first time on a cruise...have never been big fans of cruising but would like to give it a try...especially for Alaska! We are leaning toward Princess for our first time cruise as this line appears to be highly recommended for Alaska and first time cruisers- have a family member who highly recommends as well. They celebrated their 25th to Alaska with Princess. I will continue to look to your videos for tips and suggestions. We will definitely do a balcony but are going back and forth on standard and plus package. Leaning toward Plus! Thank you!

[@larrymefford737]

A couple of things I would add is the Blu dining room for the Aqua class rooms. This dining room is outstanding. Also the buffet from our experience is top notch. A lot of the pasta, pork chops and grilled steaks are made fresh in front of you. I think your comparisons are spot on. Thanks

[@vzkmqz]

I agree with most of your analysis especially relating to the MDR's of Celebrity & HAL. I am a long-time cruiser with Celebrity and recently did 10 days on Celebrity followed immediately by 7 days on HAL. Celebrity's MDR has really fallen off; especially in presentation (think hotel banquet). HAL dinners felt "gourmet"; the presentation was exceptional as was the taste. I was looking forward to experiencing the Music Walk on HAL, but didn't love the format. There was no live music in the lounges until typically 7:30p.m. every evening. On Celebrity there is always a duo or soloist playing starting as early as 4:00 p.m. and continuing throughout the evening. I always love the big production shows on Celebrity. HAL actually had their pool band scheduled as headliners in the theater on 2 evenings of our cruise. 49 cruises and haven't made it on Princess yet. But for now, the Celebrity vibe fits me best.

[@clement2780]

look at which excursions are offered by each cruise line bus tour train voyage if going on destination cruise like europe asia africa south america oceania; look for activities entertainment if resort cruise like caribbean pacific trans atlantic new england mexico alaska ; prices are big factor dates

[@burningisis]

I used to really want to cruise on Celebrity because those new Edge class ships looked really nice. The problem that I have with those ships though is that infinite veranda. I really want a balcony that I can walk out on, and then go back into my cabin where its nicely air conditioned. Apparently if you open the infinite veranda, the air conditioning turns off and all of the air conditioning in your room goes right out the window. Not really a balcony to me, its more like just a window. Might be nice on some cooler weather sailings, just not really for me. Its a shame because the rest of those ships look really nice and the dining looks incredible. Holland America really seems to be stepping up with their more recent ships and really focusing on music. That sounds fun to me and I really want to try Holland America. Princess will be a love of mine because they seem to have the best of both worlds with having some really interesting itineraries, good food, good entertainment, and a nice mix of larger and smaller ships. Their recent push for people to get a package can be a deterrent if you're looking for just a base priced cruise without any extras like drinks packages and wifi. And I totally understand those upset at Princess for pushing people more towards the packages. For me though, I'm a package kinda gal. For me, the packages are worth it to give me a more all inclusive feel to the sailing.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

HAL has always focused on music. They've just added some more music venues to accommodate the tastes of shifting genres in their passenger base. Regarding Edge ships, the very important lack of traditional verandas are not the only problem. I really don't spend that much time personally in the staterooms but they are crucial to many cruisers. Also, Edge class has no library, no card room, no observation lounge, all public areas are louder and less private than they used to be, no elegant lounges for music and mingling. Tons of restaurants and a good amount of bars and there's even now a "private" lounge that you "rent" on the Ascent. That's nickle and dining. HAL has most of what the Edge has, minus Eden and a huge retreat area. So, it's up to the priority of the cruiser. I dislike the Edge class personally and would only do the Solstice and Millennium class.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks for sharing! Just an FYI, if you close the infinite veranda doors (they are like a bifold style), your ac will stay on

[@das1713]

We usually cruise RCCL. Just got back from a week on Regal Princess. This was our first time on a princess cruise and our first time cruising out of Galveston. I loved the regal princess. I especially loved the medallion program with the app as well as princess plus. I’m looking forward to trying holland America and Celerity for our next cruises.