As you all know, I love to cruise. The events of the last few days made me want to write and tell you about my experiences with Princess Cruise Line. (I have not been compensated in any way for this report.)
Hubby and I began cruising together six years ago. I was a nervous cruiser at first, until I began to routinely go through Princesses safety drills. Hubby and I also spent time looking over the ship each time we would board one, to look for easy access to the life boats, and escape.
I’d always wondered about using a life boat, and then we used them to go ashore at several stops where it was too shallow for our large ship to pull in to the harbor.
The crews were well trained, and they all spoke English. They knew their jobs, and conducted business with a smile. As you can see it was not just the Life Boat drivers at the door, but Officers of the ship. (Dressed in white.)
I was also impressed by how professional these people were and how safe and cared for I felt.
As you can see, the life boats are all well maintained and in top shape. Princess, goes out of their way to make sure that you are happy and that you are safe. I can, quite honestly tell you that from the moment we step on board the ship, we are treated like royalty and with great concern for our welfare and safety.
In this picture you can look down the pier and see staff members on the right under the umbrella passing out cool wash clothes, as we passengers return to the ship in the heat. I am half way down the pier with my trusty back pack, on the left.
I have met the Captain of each ship we have been on, either at a little meet and greet or one time in an elevator, as he headed up to the bridge. The Captains are all gracious, and well spoken.
The other Officers that I have come in contact with have been a credit to the Cruise Line. They take pride in their ship and the job they have on it.
We’ll be getting a mini suite again this voyage, so we will have a little more room to stretch out. Even the Stewards who take care of our rooms have been wonderful.
And I will use my anti seasickness patch so I enjoy every single moment of the trip.
So if you are afraid to cruise, just remember to be sensible. Be aware of your surroundings, read all the safety brochures and go to the Muster that they have to teach you what, you just might need to know. Safety first…always. It is the biggest reason that I cruise with a cruise line I feel confident.
Princess Cruises!
(Is there any other Cruise Line
The Dackel Princess would use?)
I don’t think we’ll ever cruise, but you never know. I get motion sick and those patches have side effects for me. I am glad you enjoy it and go with a ship that is safe. You’ll have a blast!!
Counting the minutes today until…. Love YOU, Mel
I LOVE PRincess Cruise Lines. I have cruised both Princess and Royal Caribbean and I do like them both but something about Princess Cruises was a bit more…..refined. I would go in a heartbeart.
thankyou for posting this………I have always wanted to cruise particularly around Greece and Italian coast line so you can imagine the accident really put me off this week….I too would be looking for all the safety protocols and exits, I do so in hotels around the world as I have been in so many fire evacs fortunatly only one for an actual small fire. One company we worked for went as far as mandating we stayed above level 1 and under level 10 for personal security and safe evac in actual fire situation, that made us think!
Nice ship. I won’t ever cruise either, but not because of the accident, I just never wanted to. No-one would ever drive or fly if they refused to do so because of accidents. It is very sad though.
My husband and I are taking our very first cruise this year with the Disney Cruise Line. We have many friends who have sailed with them and they have always had very positive things to say. I like your tips about reading through the safety brochures and participating in the emergency drills. I do these things whenever I board an airplane because you just never know. Enjoy your cruise!