Shon - I never met a cruise ship I didn't like. But if I had to choose, I'd choose the Emerald Princess, for many reasons - the food, fresh water pools, International Cafe, and a true promenade deck!

We also have never met a cruise ship that we didn't like. We've been on smaller ships (in the 90's), older ships (SS Norway where you had to go up, down, around to get to different floors) and refurbished ships. And, we've been on ships that need to be refurbished! We try to steer clear of the mega-ships. But I'm guessing that pretty soon that is all that will be available.

There are 2 ships that stand out: One is a Royal Caribbean where we had a bathtub and shower. The decorations of that ship were "jungle" like and the pool at the very back of the ship had cricket sounds and bird sounds. They also had a Johnny Rockets that we liked to visit.

The other was a Celebrity where the stateroom interior was the most georgous wood that we had ever seen.

Well as Princess is my favourite cruise line, it's one of those ships. I love the Crown Princess, because of Skywalkers and Club Fusion. I sailed the Grand as well and it really is a great ship, but Skywalkers is gone and that is a shame, not for the environment though. The new Royal Princess is a fantastic ship too, great Piazza, super Seawalk, fantastic Theatre. My next cruise will be on the Caribbean Princess where Skywalkers is still there.

Enjoy your trip on the Grand and let us know what you think about it!

I totally agree, Miranda - it's Princess all the way! I also agree about Skywalkers. On the old Grand, it provided shade on a hot day in the Caribbean for those of us who like a break from the sun but still sit by the rear pool. Just the same, the ship looks great now with the renovations - especially the Piazza and the addition of the International Cafe. Just wish they would re-cover those cabin balcony floors.

Shon - I never met a cruise ship I didn't like. But if I had to choose, I'd choose the Emerald Princess, for many reasons - the food, fresh water pools, International Cafe, and a true promenade deck!

Mmmmm! Sounds like I need to look into sailing her soon! Thanks for the insight, Jan!

We also have never met a cruise ship that we didn't like. We've been on smaller ships (in the 90's), older ships (SS Norway where you had to go up, down, around to get to different floors) and refurbished ships. And, we've been on ships that need to be refurbished! We try to steer clear of the mega-ships. But I'm guessing that pretty soon that is all that will be available.

There are 2 ships that stand out: One is a Royal Caribbean where we had a bathtub and shower. The decorations of that ship were "jungle" like and the pool at the very back of the ship had cricket sounds and bird sounds. They also had a Johnny Rockets that we liked to visit.

The other was a Celebrity where the stateroom interior was the most georgous wood that we had ever seen.

You never know... with some ports having height restrictions due to bridges, we could possibly see a turn back to smaller vessels... I mean, we can hope for that, right? What were the names of the RCI and Celebrity ships - they both sound like I need to add 'em to my list! :) Thanks so much for sharing!

Well as Princess is my favourite cruise line, it's one of those ships. I love the Crown Princess, because of Skywalkers and Club Fusion. I sailed the Grand as well and it really is a great ship, but Skywalkers is gone and that is a shame, not for the environment though. The new Royal Princess is a fantastic ship too, great Piazza, super Seawalk, fantastic Theatre. My next cruise will be on the Caribbean Princess where Skywalkers is still there.

Enjoy your trip on the Grand and let us know what you think about it!

I knoooooooow! I'm so upset to see Grand Princess no longer have Skywalkers onboard [insert sad face here]! Anyway, I know I'll make the most of my time on her! Thanks for the insight and it seems you've got the Princess fever! Keep "escaping completely!"

Our favorite (so far) is the Crown Princess. Great layout. Wonderful venues and good food. The decor of the ship is perfect on the eyes

Our favorite (so far) is the Crown Princess. Great layout. Wonderful venues and good food. The decor of the ship is perfect on the eyes

Ahhhh, a ship that's easy on the eyes, eh? Sounds like my kind of ship! Thanks for the suggestion! :)