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steamed lobster, scallops, clams and mussels -- course Ultimate Balcony Dinner featuring sweet
and cooked-to-order steaks and chops. A $25 fee lobster tails plus a full evening of special touches,
applies for dinner, some items may carry an $50 per person. While waiting for your next meal,
additional charge. A recent addition is the order a pizza delivered to your cabin for $3
service charge. If you are a sleep walker,
throughout the night there’s a bistro in the
Horizon Court buffet.
When staying in a suite cabin you can return to
Sabatini’s for breakfast, a complimentary
exclusive for Suite Passengers. I may have run
out of space for this article but Princess has not
run out of excellence in service.
If you do the math $$$...
A recent internet search for a 7 day Caribbean
Princess cruise inside cabin started from $405.
per person double occupancy not including port
Caribbean Princess
charges and tax. Given this includes most meals
excluding alcohol that’s about $1000. per couple
Wheelhouse Bar Pub Lunch – another option on
(not including tipping & insurance) for seven days
sea days, the Ruby Princess’ Wheelhouse Bar is
in an inside cabin (room), all meals (excluding
transformed into an authentic English-style pub,
upgrades), a wide selection of entertainment, and
serving British favorites, including bangers &
travel to several ports (islands). That’s $142.00
mash, fish & chips, ploughman’s lunch and
per day for two, most hotels will cost that alone.
cottage pie. Pub lunch meal service is free of
Cabin rates do go up with balcony and suite
charge. On deck al fresco there’s Trident Grill,
options, but still is a fraction of the expense of
with burgers, hot dogs, chicken, brats and fries.
land vacation options. But keep in mind adding
As an admitted pizza snob, I’ll drive 45 miles in
wines, shopping and a casino habit will increase
NY to get my favorite pizza, while at sea on the
your bottom line.
open deck there’s one of the best pizzerias at
When booking a cruise on an American cruise
sea. My all time favorite dining venue is
line you will be charged in dollars, not pounds or
Sabatini’s – the famed Italian restaurant offering
Euros. You will save on monetary conversion and
a multi-course extravaganza, a fun dining
transaction fees. Use the extra coin and toss it in
experience. I lost count after 15 courses, but with
the Trevi Fountain to ensure your return.
small bites and samples it reminds me of being
with my family and friends in Italy. A lobster plate,
Resources
sea bass, or veal chops rounds out the evening,
• cruisecritic.com
but save room for the tiramisu. ($20 cover charge
• cruisemates.com
for this experience.)
• princess.com
In case you have become fatigued during your
• disneycruise.disney.go.com
walk back to the cabin, there’s complimentary 24-
• carnival.com
hour room service to get you through the night.
Other cabin options, Champagne Balcony
Bon Voyage!
Breakfast, $28 per couple; and an elegant four-
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