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I hope you enjoy your virtual cruise on Grand Princess!
Bart
Here is a question: I have read most of your reviews, but probably not all. They always seem to be very positive – you obviously just love ships. Have you ever cruised or toured a ship that you have simply disliked?
Excellent review/photos as usual Bart...
I am interested that your opinion is that Princess has the best mass-market cabins - I think those on the new RCCL ships (and I know you've been on many) are better.
I loved Grand Princess, including the service, but that was pre-Personal Choice.
I haven't been on a PC or Freestyle ship, but I don't have any great urge to either. It seems to me only logical that the "feeling" you describe as being gone, would be gone. So I am not rushing to book Princess at the moment - I'd just take traditional dining anyway.
Aside from that it is just the usual, great review from you .
Happy Cruising,Cruiseny
Yes, I am a positive person - or at least I try to be. (huh huh) I think most cruises still represent excellent value for money and I'd hate to be a nitpicker. It seems so many people only have eye for the weaker parts of a cruise product - not me! I just loooove being on board cruise ships, and to me it is like a dream come true.
As to your question: I didn't like the old ODESSA very much. Spent one night on that ship sailing through the Kiel Canal. The decor was spartan, the food was simply awful and the service... oh well... :-) My pre-inaugural visit to MISTRAL was not a huge success either. She is a nice vessel in all respects, but I vividly remember the waiter who told us to "sit down and you will be served!".
All the best,Bart
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