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Fast Facts
| Maiden Voyage: |
Mar, 2004 |
| Tonnage (GRT): |
116,000 |
| Length: |
952' |
| Beam: |
158' |
| Passengers (basis 2): |
2,670 |
| Ships Registry: |
Bermuda |
| Passenger Decks: |
14 |
| Number of Crew: |
1,100 |
| Officer Nationality: |
British/Italian |
| Crew Nationality: |
International |
| Total Staterooms: |
1,337 |
| Suites,Balcony: |
216 |
| Ocean View,Balcony: |
532 |
| Ocean View: |
212 |
| Inside: |
377 |
| ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES: |
Casino
Disco/Nightclub
Movies
Card Room
Game Arcade |
| SPA/WELLNESS/FITNESS FACILITIES: |
Fitness Center
Full Service Spa
Sauna/Steam Room
Beauty Salon
Outdoor Pool |
| CHILDREN/TEENS FACILITIES: |
Age-Specific Activities
Outdoor Children's Play Area
Dedicated Teen Center
Teen Programs
Children's Pool
Youth Staff |
| PUBLIC ROOMS: |
Bars/Lounges
Library
Internet Center |
| OTHER FACILITIES: |
Elevators
Duty-Free Shops
Dry Cleaning/Laundry
Self-Service Laundromat
Infirmary/Medical Center
Business Center Services |
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Expanding upon the design of Princess Cruises extraordinarily popular Grand class vessels, Diamond Princess is truly a gem in the Princess fleet boasting 750 private balcony staterooms. Diamond Princess offers new dining options including one traditional fixed-seating dining room and four smaller themed restaurants for those choosing Princess' Anytime Dining option. On Diamond Princess, the distinctive Skywalkers Lounge/nightclub has been move forward and features additional floorspace and an outdoor balcony with commanding views over the aft end of the ship where passengers can enjoy stargazing or an al fresco break from the action inside. Diamond Princess guests who wish to pamper themselves will love the extensive Lotus Spa with its Asian-based treatments and therapies, plus fully equipped fitness center.
If you're looking for that ideal cruising experience that you've been dreaming of, Princess' Diamond Princess would be the perfect ship for you. Let your hair down, kick of your shoes, and unleash your inner child. Make this much needed vacation as adventurous as possible. You're guaranteed to have the most optimum affair of a lifetime.
- Daily scheduled activities organized by cruise staff
- Shopping galleria with dutyfree shop, drug store, jewelry shop, Princess logo items
- Destination & shopping lectures and shore excursions
- Full service Lotus Spa with oceanview massage & aromatherapy rooms, beauty salon
- Fully equipped oceanview gymnasium with "Cruisercise" health & fitness program and health juice bar
- Acres of open and protected decks for swimming, sunning and viewing
- Wraparound promenade deck for walk-a-mile
- 3 swimming pools on 3 different decks, including one covered by retractable dome for all weather swimming
- 8 Whirlpool Spas to soak your cares away
- Deck sports include shuffleboard, basketball court, paddle tennis, deck chess and ping-pong
- Princess Links computerized golf center with mini golf course and virtual reality courses for the golf enthusiast
- Virtual Reality Center has the latest games and rides for the whole family
- Princess Fine Art Gallery displaying masterpieces and offers art auctions
- Photo Gallery & Shop
Prepare yourself to indulge in the most delectable cuisines and pastries that you'll ever encounter. Our ingenious well-renown chefs are highly capable of mastering your old favorites and creating possibly new favorites. No matter whether you're in the mood for a little outdoor dining or the atmosphere of indoor dining, the Diamond Princess will furnish whichever dining preference you acquire.
- International Dining Room serves sit-down breakfast, lunch and dinner
- The Pacific Moon Dining room serves Asian inspired cuisine
- The Santa Fe Dining Room serves southwestern cuisine
- The Sterling Dining Room is grille and steakhouse
- The Vivaldi Dining Room serves Italian fare
- Fabio's is an intimate alternative restaurant open for dinner by reservations only
- Horizon Court offers 24-hour breakfast & lunch buffets and sit-down, casual dinners
- Outdoor and pool-side Pizzeria serves up freshly baked slices
- The Trident Grill serves burgers and bites outdoors overlooking the pool
- 2 poolside bars serve cocktails and refreshing drinks
- Ice cream bar for sundaes & sweet creations
- Daily afternoon tea
- Complimentary 24-hour room service with hot & cold entrees
Every Cruise features our award-winning production shows, most of which are written, costumed and choreographed by Princess. These exciting, lavish productions feature some of the largest Casts at sea, performing hits from Broadway through to the Contemporary Classics of today. Many of our vessels feature more than one Theater venue, ensuring that you have the choice of seeing a show before or after Dinner . . . . or maybe you'd rather wait until another night? No problem - it's all about choice and at Princess we understand that there are so many things to do, you need the flexibility that only Personal Choice Cruising can afford.
- Princess Theater & Universal Lounge are main show rooms featuring top-notch entertainment, Vegas-style revues and cabaret performances
- Club Fusion is a multi-purpose entertainment lounge with high tech dance club, plasma screen walls, dance band, and a staircase leading down to intimate Wake View Bar
- The Grand Casino has slots, blackjack, craps, roulette, Caribbean stud poker and all popular table games
- Grand Plaza atrium with comfy chairs, live music and inviting bar, the perfect spot for meeting friends and people watching
- Relax amidst nautical memorabilia and cocktails in the Wheelhouse Bar
about Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises, one of the best-known names in North American cruising, is a global cruise and tour company. It operates a fleet of ships on nearly 100 different itineraries calling at nearly 280 ports around the globe. Princess is known for its Personal Choice Cruising program, a fleet-wide dedication to passengers with a wide variety of options with which to customize their vacations. The line's ships are designed to offer an array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, to enable passengers to create their own personalized escape. - Offers the widest variety of itineraries and ships with new routes and ports in Europe
- Offers over 40 years of cruising the Panama Canal
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ITINERARY |
INSIDE |
OCEANVIEW |
BALCONY |
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SUN
Nov 22, 2009
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18 NIGHT EASTERN AUSTRALIA/ASIA CRUISE |
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-
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SUN
Nov 22, 2009
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30 NIGHT AUSTRALIAN CRUISE |
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-
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THU
Dec 10, 2009
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12 NIGHT AUSTRALIA CRUISE |
-
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-
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-
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TUE
Dec 22, 2009
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13 NIGHT AUSTRALIA CRUISE |
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-
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-
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-
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MON
Jan 4, 2010
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12 NIGHT AUSTRALIA CRUISE |
-
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-
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-
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SAT
Jan 16, 2010
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12 NIGHT AUSTRALIA CRUISE |
-
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THU
Jan 28, 2010
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12 NIGHT AUSTRALIA CRUISE |
-
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TUE
Feb 9, 2010
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12 NIGHT AUSTRALIA CRUISE |
$1,661
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TUE
Feb 9, 2010
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32 NIGHT AUSTRALIAN CRUISE |
$3,376
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SUN
Feb 21, 2010
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20 NIGHT WESTERN AUSTRALIA & ASIA CRUISE |
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$1,766
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$3,097
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SUN
Feb 21, 2010
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36 NIGHT ASIA/AUSTRALIA/CHINA CRUISE |
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SAT
Mar 13, 2010
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16 NIGHT SOUTHEAST ASIA/CHINA CRUISE |
$1,528
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$2,379
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$2,522
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$3,658
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MON
Mar 29, 2010
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16 NIGHT SOUTHEAST ASIA/CHINA CRUISE |
$1,518
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$1,777
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$2,445
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$3,193
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WED
Apr 14, 2010
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32 NIGHT ALASKA/FAR EAST & CHINA CRUISE |
$2,635
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$3,572
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$4,108
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$5,782
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WED
Apr 14, 2010
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16 NIGHT SOUTHEAST ASIA/CHINA CRUISE |
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WED
Apr 14, 2010
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16 NIGHT SOUTHEAST ASIA/CHINA CRUISE |
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FRI
Apr 30, 2010
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16 NIGHT ALASKA AND FAR EAST CRUISE |
$1,171
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$1,268
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$1,681
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$2,191
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FRI
Apr 30, 2010
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23 NIGHT ALASKA & FAR EAST ADVENTURE CRUISE |
$1,605
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$1,775
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$2,370
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$3,050
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SAT
May 15, 2010
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7 NIGHT ALASKA CRUISE |
$466
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$508
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$891
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$1,061
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SAT
May 22, 2010
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7 NIGHT ALASKA CRUISE |
$508
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$508
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$997
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$1,146
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SAT
May 29, 2010
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7 NIGHT ALASKA CRUISE |
$551
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$551
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$1,061
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$1,231
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SAT
Jun 5, 2010
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7 NIGHT ALASKA CRUISE |
$593
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$636
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$1,231
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$1,401
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SAT
Jun 12, 2010
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7 NIGHT ALASKA CRUISE |
$678
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$678
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$1,422
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$1,613
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SAT
Jun 19, 2010
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7 NIGHT ALASKA CRUISE |
$762
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$1,017
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$1,612
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$1,825
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SAT
Jun 26, 2010
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7 NIGHT ALASKA CRUISE |
$805
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$1,060
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$1,697
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$1,910
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SAT
Jul 3, 2010
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7 NIGHT ALASKA CRUISE |
$762
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$1,017
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$1,612
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$1,825
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SAT
Jul 10, 2010
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7 NIGHT ALASKA CRUISE |
$763
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$763
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$1,401
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$1,656
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SAT
Jul 17, 2010
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7 NIGHT ALASKA CRUISE |
$762
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$1,017
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$1,612
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$1,825
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SAT
Jul 24, 2010
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7 NIGHT ALASKA CRUISE |
$805
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$1,060
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$1,697
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$1,910
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SAT
Jul 31, 2010
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7 NIGHT ALASKA CRUISE |
$762
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$1,017
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$1,612
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$1,825
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SAT
Aug 7, 2010
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7 NIGHT ALASKA CRUISE |
$805
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$1,060
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$1,697
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$1,910
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SAT
Aug 14, 2010
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7 NIGHT ALASKA CRUISE |
$721
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$763
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$1,401
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$1,656
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SAT
Aug 21, 2010
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7 NIGHT ALASKA CRUISE |
$678
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$678
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$1,401
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$1,613
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SAT
Aug 28, 2010
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7 NIGHT ALASKA CRUISE |
$635
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$890
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$1,357
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$1,570
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SAT
Sep 4, 2010
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7 NIGHT ALASKA CRUISE |
$635
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$890
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$1,357
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$1,570
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SAT
Sep 11, 2010
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7 NIGHT ALASKA CRUISE |
$508
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$576
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$1,061
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$1,231
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SAT
Sep 11, 2010
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22 NIGHT ALASKA & FAR EAST ADVENTURE CRUISE |
$2,660
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$1,876
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$2,492
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$2,917
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SAT
Sep 18, 2010
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15 NIGHT ALASKA AND FAR EAST CRUISE |
$1,039
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$1,145
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$1,421
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$1,634
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SAT
Sep 18, 2010
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31 NIGHT ALASKA & FAR EAST CRUISE |
$2,832
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$3,151
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$3,979
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$6,357
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MON
Oct 4, 2010
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16 NIGHT SOUTHEAST ASIA CRUISE |
$1,847
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$2,060
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$2,612
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$3,037
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WED
Nov 3, 2010
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16 NIGHT SOUTHEAST ASIA & CHINA CRUISE |
$1,846
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$2,059
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$2,611
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$3,036
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FRI
Nov 19, 2010
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16 NIGHT SOUTHEAST ASIA & CHINA CRUISE |
$1,847
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$2,060
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$2,612
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$3,037
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SUN
Dec 5, 2010
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17 NIGHT EASTERN AUSTRALIA & ASIA CRUISE |
$1,596
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$1,809
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$2,276
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$2,701
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SUN
Dec 5, 2010
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29 NIGHT AUSTRALIA & ASIA GRAND ADVENTURE CRUISE |
$2,358
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$2,783
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$3,803
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$4,653
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WED
Dec 22, 2010
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12 NIGHT AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND CRUISE |
$1,280
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$1,492
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$2,045
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$2,470
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MON
Jan 3, 2011
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12 NIGHT AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND CRUISE |
$1,195
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$1,407
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$1,960
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$2,385
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SAT
Jan 15, 2011
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12 NIGHT AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND CRUISE |
$1,194
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$1,704
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$1,959
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$2,639
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THU
Jan 27, 2011
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12 NIGHT AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND CRUISE |
$1,491
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$1,406
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$1,959
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$2,639
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THU
Jan 27, 2011
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35 NIGHT AUSTRALIA & ASIA GRAND ADVENTURE CRUISE |
$3,178
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$3,603
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$4,623
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$5,473
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TUE
Feb 8, 2011
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23 NIGHT AUSTRALIA & CHINA CRUISE |
$2,535
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$2,748
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$3,215
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$3,640
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TUE
Feb 8, 2011
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39 NIGHT AUSTRALIA & ASIA GRAND ADVENTURE CRUISE |
$3,825
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$4,250
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$5,270
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$6,120
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THU
Mar 3, 2011
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16 NIGHT SOUTHEAST ASIA & CHINA CRUISE |
$1,931
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$2,144
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$2,696
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$3,121
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SAT
Mar 19, 2011
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16 NIGHT FAR EAST CRUISE |
$1,931
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$2,144
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$2,696
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$3,121
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MON
Apr 4, 2011
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16 NIGHT SOUTHEAST ASIA & CHINA CRUISE |
$1,931
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$2,144
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$2,696
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$3,121
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WED
Apr 20, 2011
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16 NIGHT FAR EAST CRUISE |
$1,932
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$2,145
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$2,697
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$3,122
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WED
Apr 20, 2011
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32 NIGHT ALASKA & FAR EAST ADVENTURE CRUISE |
$3,005
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$3,324
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$4,153
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$4,790
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FRI
May 6, 2011
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16 NIGHT ALASKA AND FAR EAST CRUISE |
$1,126
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$2,356
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$1,509
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$3,291
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FRI
May 6, 2011
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23 NIGHT ALASKA & FAR EAST ADVENTURE CRUISE |
$1,560
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$1,879
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$2,538
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$2,963
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MINI-SUITE WITH BALCONY
Category AA, AB, AC, AD, AE
Stateroom description not available at this time
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OCEANVIEW DOUBLE WITH BALCONY
Category BA, BB, BC, BD, BE, BF
Two lower beds, which make up into a queen-size bed. Sitting area with desk. Balcony. Television. Refrigerator. Spacious closet. Approximately 179 square feet including balcony.
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OCEANVIEW DELUXE
Category CC, DD
Similar to the oceanview double, deluxe staterooms are larger with the same features in a different layout. Approximately 173 square feet.
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OCEANVIEW DOUBLE
Category D, EE
Two lower beds, which make up into a queen-size bed. TV. Refrigerator. Spacious closet. Picture window (categories GG-HH obstructed). Approximately 135 to 155 square feet.
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PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTED OCEANVIEW STATEROOM
Category E
Two lower beds, which make up into a queen-size bed. TV. Refrigerator. Spacious closet. Picture window (categories GG-HH obstructed). Approximately 135 to 155 square feet. Partially Obstructed View.
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OBSTRUCTED VIEW OCEANVIEW DOUBLE
Category F
Two lower beds, which make up into a queen-size bed. TV. Refrigerator. Spacious closet. Picture window (categories GG-HH obstructed). Approximately 135 to 155 square feet.
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OBSTRUCTED VIEW STATEROOM
Category FF, G, GG, HH
Two lower beds, which make up into a queen-size bed. TV. Refrigerator. Spacious closet. Picture window (categories GG-HH obstructed). Approximately 135 to 155 square feet.
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GRAND SUITE WITH BALCONY
Category GS
Stateroom description not available at this time
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INTERIOR DOUBLE
Category I, II, J, JJ, K, L, M
Two beds, which make up into a queen-size bed. TV. Refrigerator. Spacious closet. Approximately 135 to 148 square feet.
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SUITE WITH BALCONY
Category OS, PH, PS, VS
Stateroom description not available at this time
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FAMILY SUITE
Category XS
Stateroom description not available at this time
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To view the Diamond Princess deck plan,
please select a deck name listed below:
Stateroom Category Legend
| AA |
MINI-SUITE WITH BALCONY |
| AB |
MINI-SUITE WITH BALCONY |
| AC |
MINI-SUITE WITH BALCONY |
| AD |
MINI-SUITE WITH BALCONY |
| AE |
MINI-SUITE WITH BALCONY |
| BA |
OCEANVIEW DOUBLE WITH BALCONY |
| BB |
OCEANVIEW DOUBLE WITH BALCONY |
| BC |
OCEANVIEW DOUBLE WITH BALCONY |
| BD |
OCEANVIEW DOUBLE WITH BALCONY |
| BE |
OCEANVIEW DOUBLE WITH BALCONY |
| BF |
OCEANVIEW DOUBLE WITH BALCONY |
| CC |
OCEANVIEW DELUXE |
| D |
OCEANVIEW DOUBLE |
| DD |
OCEANVIEW DELUXE |
| E |
PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTED OCEANVIEW STATEROOM |
| EE |
OCEANVIEW DOUBLE |
| F |
OBSTRUCTED VIEW OCEANVIEW DOUBLE |
| FF |
OBSTRUCTED VIEW STATEROOM |
| G |
OBSTRUCTED VIEW STATEROOM |
| GG |
OBSTRUCTED VIEW STATEROOM |
| GS |
GRAND SUITE WITH BALCONY |
| HH |
OBSTRUCTED VIEW STATEROOM |
| I |
INTERIOR DOUBLE |
| II |
INTERIOR DOUBLE |
| J |
INTERIOR DOUBLE |
| JJ |
INTERIOR DOUBLE |
| K |
INTERIOR DOUBLE |
| L |
INTERIOR DOUBLE |
| M |
INTERIOR DOUBLE |
| OS |
SUITE WITH BALCONY |
| PH |
SUITE WITH BALCONY |
| PS |
SUITE WITH BALCONY |
| VS |
SUITE WITH BALCONY |
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FAMILY SUITE |
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| Diamond Princess |
reviewed by Terry - Murfreesboro, TN |
OPEN/CLOSE REVIEW |
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If you can't enjoy yourself on this ship, shame on you. |
Client Review || Diamond Princess
posted 2007-01-30 |
| AGE: |
55 |
| TRAVELER TYPE: |
Couple |
| # OF PRIOR CRUISES: |
5 |
| CABIN CATEGORY: |
Category BB Aft Balcony E732 Very nice balcony
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| FOOD & SERVICE: |
Have read a few bad reviews of ship recently, but found both food and service to be very good. All of the crew very friendly and helpful. No complaints about food or service. Only thing I could say is that morning room service was always at least 15-20 minutes early. Not such a bad thing.
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| ENTERTAINMENT: |
Entertainment good 1st few days, and tailed off a little last couple days, but still no complaints. Entertaining
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| SHORE EXCURSIONS: |
Only did one shore excursion through ship, which was whale watching in Cabo. Be careful of margaritas. Got impression they were made with PGA instead of tequila. Hit you very hard. But wonderful crew onboard boat, etc. Open bar on excursion, stick with Tecate beer.
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As usual, you can do as much or as little as you want. Cold weather first couple days limited some of the outdoor activities, but no wind on aft balcony so didn't affect us too much. Had anytime dining and met some very nice people from all over. Lots of Canadians on board, and found them to be very warm and friendly.
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| OVERALL IMPRESSION: |
Beautiful ship. We have been on Grand, Golden, Carribean, and Diamond Princess, all grand class ships. This ship was totally booked, but only a few times did it seem crowded. Love the affordable balconies on Princess ships.
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| COMMENTS: |
If you can't enjoy yourself on this ship, shame on you. |
| Diamond Princess |
reviewed by Donelle - Peoria, IL |
OPEN/CLOSE REVIEW |
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This is a good ship for people with teens. My son was too old for the p... |
Client Review || Diamond Princess
posted 2007-01-15 |
| AGE: |
53 |
| TRAVELER TYPE: |
Family |
| # OF PRIOR CRUISES: |
3 |
| CABIN CATEGORY: |
BALCONY ROOM -- SMALL BUT WONDERFUL TO BE ABLE TO ENJOY THE OCEAN AIR AND VIEWS!
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| FOOD & SERVICE: |
Food was very good. Service on Princess is always exceptional!
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| ENTERTAINMENT: |
Most of the entertainment was good. Some of it not as good. It is all personal preference.
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| SHORE EXCURSIONS: |
This was our second trip to the Mexican Riviera so we only did one excursion. Our tour director was excellent -- made us laugh and the trip was nice. We did the coastal/city tour of Puerto Vallarta. Ask for Gina if you take Tour A1!
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| ONBOARD ACTIVITIES: |
Bingo was great fun. Also, horse racing (with wooden horses). Love the casino and internet cafe. Princess parties were also quite nice. They even had a tea for Red Hat ladies on board!
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| OVERALL IMPRESSION: |
Very clean and neat. The ship is only a few years old and is in top notch shape!
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| COMMENTS: |
This is a good ship for people with teens. My son was too old for the program this year but has enjoyed it in the past. The price is right for the exceptional service and food. |
| Diamond Princess |
reviewed by Warren - Hayden Lake, ID |
OPEN/CLOSE REVIEW |
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Book early. The rooms fill up quickly. |
Client Review || Diamond Princess
posted 2007-01-08 |
| AGE: |
55 |
| TRAVELER TYPE: |
Family |
| # OF PRIOR CRUISES: |
1 |
| CABIN CATEGORY: |
Mini- suite. It was wonderful. It will be hard to return to a smaller room on a future cruise.
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| FOOD & SERVICE: |
Food and service were excellent. Princess food was a level above Carnival food.
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| ENTERTAINMENT: |
Entertainment was good -- about the same as on our previous Carnival cruise.
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| SHORE EXCURSIONS: |
Shore excursions were wonderful. We swam with dolphins, visited a hacienda, and snorkeled on three different days.
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| ONBOARD ACTIVITIES: |
They were fun.
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| OVERALL IMPRESSION: |
Outstanding ship. I would go on it again.
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| COMMENTS: |
Book early. The rooms fill up quickly. |
| Diamond Princess |
reviewed by Brad/Sandy - Utah |
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We have never been disappointed by Princess. Their cruises are delivere... |
Client Review || Diamond Princess
posted 2006-12-29 |
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55 |
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Family |
| # OF PRIOR CRUISES: |
1 |
| CABIN CATEGORY: |
AC - Mini-Suite/Dolphin Deck - Excellent stateroom, superior service, quality experience as advertised.
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| FOOD & SERVICE: |
Very impressive anytime dining with superior waiter and assistant. Food was excellent as always!
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| ENTERTAINMENT: |
Ship's entertainment company was excellent-very professional! Outside talent was not up to our previous experiences with Princess.
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| SHORE EXCURSIONS: |
Outstanding as usual-enjoyed the canopy adventure in Puerto Vallerta and the Mazatlan shopping, show and beach experience
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| ONBOARD ACTIVITIES: |
Onboard activities were the usual flair; except this cruise was an "art lovers" cruise with several artists of note on board including Billy Dee Williams, the actor/painter.
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| CHILDRENS PROGRAM: |
The children's program on the Diamond Princess was exceptional. Our grandchildren loved all the fun they had in the on-board kid's programs.
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| OVERALL IMPRESSION: |
Our overall impression of the Diamond Princess was very positive. It is a beautiful ship with an excellent staff. It met all our expectations from other Princess cruises we have sailed on.
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| COMMENTS: |
We have never been disappointed by Princess. Their cruises are delivered as advertised. It is always a superior experience worthy of our vacation dollar. We only wish that Princess would change the itinerary for this cruise to include another port even at a higher cost. Three days at sea in a seven day itinerary was one day too many. |
| Diamond Princess |
reviewed by Jan - Roseville, CA |
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We had a great time. Although it was our first cruise, we had researche... |
Client Review || Diamond Princess
posted 2006-11-04 |
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Balcony (awesome!)
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| FOOD & SERVICE: |
For the most part, fantastic. Drink service was slow and the spa reservation system is flawed.
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| ENTERTAINMENT: |
New shows every night. Very entertaining.
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| SHORE EXCURSIONS: |
The 2 we did were great!
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| ONBOARD ACTIVITIES: |
Always LOTS to do!
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| OVERALL IMPRESSION: |
I would definitely sail Princess again!
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| COMMENTS: |
We had a great time. Although it was our first cruise, we had researched endlessly and spoken to many former cruisers. This trip exceeded our expectations. |
| Diamond Princess |
reviewed by Bob - Lincoln, CA |
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It is quite large...over 3,000 paying passengers. |
Client Review || Diamond Princess
posted 2006-10-30 |
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Aloha Deck with balcony...GREAT!
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| FOOD & SERVICE: |
Mostly good...our son and his family had a horrible experience with their cabin steward. Ours was superb.
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| ENTERTAINMENT: |
Good
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| SHORE EXCURSIONS: |
Never disembarked...too hot and humid.
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| ONBOARD ACTIVITIES: |
Good
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| CHILDRENS PROGRAM: |
Our grandchildren loved participating...didn't want to leave.
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| OVERALL IMPRESSION: |
Very nice
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| COMMENTS: |
It is quite large...over 3,000 paying passengers. |
| Diamond Princess |
reviewed by Martin - Dana Point, CA |
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Choices in the buffet were not up to par (no custom made ommelles, or wa... |
Client Review || Diamond Princess
posted 2006-10-30 |
| CABIN CATEGORY: |
Balcony
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| FOOD & SERVICE: |
A disappointment - not much variety in the buffet line, same menu in all dining rooms, service was mediocre
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| ENTERTAINMENT: |
Good
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| ONBOARD ACTIVITIES: |
Average - could have had slower dance music in lounges
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| OVERALL IMPRESSION: |
Not as good as 1st cruise on the Diamond Princess
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| COMMENTS: |
Choices in the buffet were not up to par (no custom made ommelles, or waffles, uncooked bacon/ same menu in all dining rooms |
| Diamond Princess |
reviewed by Joe - Hermitage, TN |
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Service from staff was great and everyone was very friendly and looking ... |
Client Review || Diamond Princess
posted 2006-10-30 |
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Interior Double (JJ): We have cruised 3 times (twice with Princess and once with Royal Carribean) and this interior cabin was much nicer than the Royal Carribean ocean view we had. Closet and storage space was most adequate and the bath was typical for an inside cabin (small shower and vanity). The bed size was King and a desk with mirror was also in the room.
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The food was great and plentiful. We chose the anytime dining option and had a variety of dining options each evening with little problem getting a table for 4 each evening. One "formal" evening we did have a 45 minute wait and I would advise a reservation on those evenings. We paid the surcharge one evening for the Sterling steak house and it was worth it. The shrimp in the cocktail were hugh and the crab chowder was wonderful. The steak was also mouthwatering. You can eat 24/7 and the breakfast buffet had anything you would want. A pizza bar and hamburger /hotdog grill runs most of the day a poolside and an ice cream bar is also on the Lido deck (but it's not free). You can get free ice cream with sundae fixins around 3 to 4pm in the Horizon Court buffet but they don't advertise this. If you go hungry, it's your own fault on this ship.
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Excellent! There were 2 shows just about every evening featuring the cruise ship's own entertainers as well as comedians, jugglars, muscians and even karaoke competitions. We had trouble working everything in each evening.
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| SHORE EXCURSIONS: |
We did not sign up for any excursions on this sailing. There was a threat of a hurricane so we were afraid of booking a non refundable trip that might have to occur in the rain. We did however take 2 local tours offered by companies soliciting as you get off the ship. These were 3 to 3 and 1/2 hour tours for about half the cruise ship excursions charges. I'm sure the more sophisticated excursions offered by the cruise ship would be superior to what you might be able to find from the locals outside the ship, but for a simple tour of the local sites, the tours we used were most adequate.
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| ONBOARD ACTIVITIES: |
Always something going on: gambling (and lessons), art auctions, wine tasting, formal nights and many many photo opportunities, multiple pools and music by the pool, pollside competitions, shuffleboard and ping pong, jogging track, basketball, putting green, health spa and gym, nightclubs, ballroom dancing lessons, food food food. If you just want to kick back and sun, there are lounge chairs everywhere or you can find a shady spot on one of the lower decks and just watch the water go by and doze off in the gentle breeze.
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| CHILDRENS PROGRAM: |
There were many organized activities but we did not travel with children. There were organized activities for ages up to 18 or 19.
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| OVERALL IMPRESSION: |
This ship was almost identical to the Grand Princess. We love this ship and its size and it's beauty.
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| COMMENTS: |
Service from staff was great and everyone was very friendly and looking for an opportunity to serve you. The ship was clean and we couldn't have felt safer. There was so much to do both on and off the ship that 7 days just isn't enough to fully explore everything that's offered. For the first time cruiser or the seasoned one, this ship can't be beat. |
| Diamond Princess |
reviewed by Patrick - New Glarus, WI |
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It is a definite must. It's the only way to enjoy a true vacation with ... |
Client Review || Diamond Princess
posted 2006-10-30 |
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Obstructed Ocean view, life boats were outside the window but you could still see over them just fine.
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The food and service was very good. They could improve in this area slightly. I say this only because I like spicy foods. The anytime dining is a great way to go. I suspect that the anytime dining might stress the food and service area, which is why I am only giving them a very good and not an excellent.
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| ENTERTAINMENT: |
The entertainment was excellent. It was very enjoyable and having two different shows a night is great.
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| SHORE EXCURSIONS: |
We didn't go on any shore excursions, we enjoy the ports. My wife's parents went on the Canopy (zip-line) excursion and raved about it, so I think next time we will make that a must do.
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| ONBOARD ACTIVITIES: |
The scheduled activities were a lot of fun. You can get involved as much or as little as you like.
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| OVERALL IMPRESSION: |
It was a great ship and the Captain was fantastic.
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| COMMENTS: |
It is a definite must. It's the only way to enjoy a true vacation with family and friends that can fit into everyone's likes. |
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