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Another Smith commenting! We were on the same voyage and stayed on the ship until Vancouver - 39 days in all and we both thought it was fantastic. We ate in the International dining room second sitting on a table for 8 and we were very impressed with the quality of the food. Lobster and crab were frequently on the menu and the steaks were excellent. If the soup was cold (ours wasn't) the waiters were happy sort out any problem. Our waiters were great fun and very efficient. We are big fans of Cunard but this was our second Princess voyage and we were very impressed by the whole operation. Drink prices on all ships (and hotels) are high, but its worth bearing in mind that cruising is now very good value. If the drinks were priced somewhat lower then no doubt the cost of the cruise would be higher!

I have put in my review of this cruise elsewhere but feel I must add a reply to this one. The ship is built to hold approximately 2700 and had 2600 passengers so did not have too many. At no time did my wife and I find it crowded. Like Mr Smith, all the recent Captains cocktail parties we have attended have been in the atrium, not that we bothered to go to this one just for a free drink!. We found that the comedian in question was very good once you had got used to his form of presentation. Neither of us cared for Taiwan and thought Shanghai fantastic. I found the cold soups very good and the steaks often overflowed the plate. It takes all sorts I suppose. By the way I am not a Princess fanatic, the next cruise is with Celebrity.

All Princess ships i have been on apart from the Pacific and the Tahitian have the captains cocktail party in the atrium spread over 3 floors rather a lot of passengers to get in one lounge. Never heard anyone complain as long as they get their free drinks. Always have had good food and if my soup has not been hot enough i have sent it back. Did this cruise last year had a fantastic time.

It's the ports which provide the free shuttle buses, or the tourist boards-to get you out of busy ports and to encourage you to spend in their towns. Otherwise the ship has to pay for them.-Jo.