Overview...........................................................Page One
Pools, Spa, and Outdoor Facilities.....................Page Two
Shops, Children and Other Public Areas............Page Three
Bars, Lounges, Nighttime Entertainment.............Page Four
Dining.................................................................Page Five
A Working Ship.................................................Page Six
Accommodations................................................Page Seven
Views of the Past................................................Page Eight
Exterior Photos of the Ship.................................Profile Page
Pools, Spa, and Outdoor Facilities.....................Page Two
Shops, Children and Other Public Areas............Page Three
Bars, Lounges, Nighttime Entertainment.............Page Four
Dining.................................................................Page Five
A Working Ship.................................................Page Six
Accommodations................................................Page Seven
Views of the Past................................................Page Eight
Exterior Photos of the Ship.................................Profile Page
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The central atrium rises through three
decks. At its base is the Piazza, a
lively centerpiece for the ship.
decks. At its base is the Piazza, a
lively centerpiece for the ship.
The art collection on Caribbean
Princess tends to be subtle and
understated. It rarely draws attantion to
itself or distacts from the light wood
paneled decor.
Princess tends to be subtle and
understated. It rarely draws attantion to
itself or distacts from the light wood
paneled decor.
Above left: The Passenger Services Desk.
Above: The Shore Excursions Desk.
Left: The Future Cruise Sales Office and The
Captain's Circle Office.
Above: The Shore Excursions Desk.
Left: The Future Cruise Sales Office and The
Captain's Circle Office.
OVERVIEW
Caribbean Princess is the fourth ship in the Grand-class.*
Because she has one more deck than the lead ship in that
class, Grand Princess, the ship is sometimes referred to as
being in a separate class that includes subsequent ships
(Crown Princess, Emerald Princess and Ruby Princess)
built with the “extra” deck. However, to a great extent
Caribbean Princess is based upon the design of Grand
Princess. Indeed, she even has the distinctive “spoiler” - -
actually a nightclub suspended above the stern of the ship
that is a trademark feature of Grand Princess but which was
discontinued in the ships subsequent to Caribbean Princess.
The ship was originally envisioned as a ship for
Princess’ affiliated company, P&O Cruises. However,
prior to her launch, a decision was made to transfer Sea
Princess and Ocean Princess from Princess to P&O and use
the new build for Princess. (Subsequently, Sea Princess
was returned to Princess and a Grand-class ship, The
Ventura, was built for P&O).
Caribbean Princess can carry upwards of 3,000
passengers but at 112,894 gross tons, she is a big ship.
Moreover, the ship is divided into numerous relatively small
venues. Different types of activities and styles of
entertainment are featured in these venues. The theory is that
since not everyone has the same taste and interests, the
passengers will spread out throughout the ship and this will
give more of a “small ship feel.” Indeed, one sometimes
gets the impression that there only are about 100 people on
board because one can go through a cruise just seeing the
same small group of people over and over. The explanation
being that these are the people whose interests are most
similar to your own. Elsewhere onboard there are other
groups living in parallel universes.
There is no shock and awe on Caribbean Princess – no
neon, no whimsical decorations. Instead, the décor is
tasteful, contemporary and restrained.
The lifestyle onboard is casual. There are formal
nights (typically, two per cruise) but most evenings it is a
relaxed version of business casual.
As the name suggests, Caribbean Princess was
envisioned as a Caribbean cruise ship. Equipped with three
powerful stern and three bow thrusters as well as a pair of
rudders, she maneuvers easily without tugboat assistance in
and out of the various small Caribbean ports. While she is
not an ocean greyhound, her nearly 24 knot maximum speed
is respectable and she is able to do her itineraries with a 21
knot service speed.
In 2009, Caribbean Princess underwent an extensive re-
fit, which brought several new additions to the ship. Chief
among these was the transformation of the Grand Lobby into
the Piazza. This involved adding new venues and changing
the floorplan. However, more importantly, it changed the
area conceptually into a place where guests can come to
drink, eat and be entertained.
Caribbean Princess is based in New York during the
summer months sailing to Bermuda, the Varibbean and to
Eastern Canada/New England. In the winter, she is based in
San Juan and does Caribbean cruises.
* There are also two Grand-class ships that debuted the same year as
Caribbean Princess. They were built in Japan whereas all of the other ships
were built in Italy, have a slightly wider beam and are somewhat different
technologically.
Caribbean Princess is the fourth ship in the Grand-class.*
Because she has one more deck than the lead ship in that
class, Grand Princess, the ship is sometimes referred to as
being in a separate class that includes subsequent ships
(Crown Princess, Emerald Princess and Ruby Princess)
built with the “extra” deck. However, to a great extent
Caribbean Princess is based upon the design of Grand
Princess. Indeed, she even has the distinctive “spoiler” - -
actually a nightclub suspended above the stern of the ship
that is a trademark feature of Grand Princess but which was
discontinued in the ships subsequent to Caribbean Princess.
The ship was originally envisioned as a ship for
Princess’ affiliated company, P&O Cruises. However,
prior to her launch, a decision was made to transfer Sea
Princess and Ocean Princess from Princess to P&O and use
the new build for Princess. (Subsequently, Sea Princess
was returned to Princess and a Grand-class ship, The
Ventura, was built for P&O).
Caribbean Princess can carry upwards of 3,000
passengers but at 112,894 gross tons, she is a big ship.
Moreover, the ship is divided into numerous relatively small
venues. Different types of activities and styles of
entertainment are featured in these venues. The theory is that
since not everyone has the same taste and interests, the
passengers will spread out throughout the ship and this will
give more of a “small ship feel.” Indeed, one sometimes
gets the impression that there only are about 100 people on
board because one can go through a cruise just seeing the
same small group of people over and over. The explanation
being that these are the people whose interests are most
similar to your own. Elsewhere onboard there are other
groups living in parallel universes.
There is no shock and awe on Caribbean Princess – no
neon, no whimsical decorations. Instead, the décor is
tasteful, contemporary and restrained.
The lifestyle onboard is casual. There are formal
nights (typically, two per cruise) but most evenings it is a
relaxed version of business casual.
As the name suggests, Caribbean Princess was
envisioned as a Caribbean cruise ship. Equipped with three
powerful stern and three bow thrusters as well as a pair of
rudders, she maneuvers easily without tugboat assistance in
and out of the various small Caribbean ports. While she is
not an ocean greyhound, her nearly 24 knot maximum speed
is respectable and she is able to do her itineraries with a 21
knot service speed.
In 2009, Caribbean Princess underwent an extensive re-
fit, which brought several new additions to the ship. Chief
among these was the transformation of the Grand Lobby into
the Piazza. This involved adding new venues and changing
the floorplan. However, more importantly, it changed the
area conceptually into a place where guests can come to
drink, eat and be entertained.
Caribbean Princess is based in New York during the
summer months sailing to Bermuda, the Varibbean and to
Eastern Canada/New England. In the winter, she is based in
San Juan and does Caribbean cruises.
* There are also two Grand-class ships that debuted the same year as
Caribbean Princess. They were built in Japan whereas all of the other ships
were built in Italy, have a slightly wider beam and are somewhat different
technologically.
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There is seemingly always something
going on in the Piazza from the
Champagne Waterfall during the
Welome Aboard reception (left), to
live music (right), to tango dancing
(below) to towel animal
demonstrations (below right).
going on in the Piazza from the
Champagne Waterfall during the
Welome Aboard reception (left), to
live music (right), to tango dancing
(below) to towel animal
demonstrations (below right).
