i took this cruise because i always wanted to go to the southern caribbean. i have cruised princess many times however this ship was the worst. the buffet food was horrible , the ship is rusting,the furniture is scratched and broken. i would never recommend this ship to anyone and wish i know the condition before i booked it. the islands are beautiful, the weather was great. Oh i forgot to tell you the entertainment was the worst i have seen on any princess cruises and the theater was old, seats smelled, and room smelled. we go on princess because the entertainment is always out of this world but not on this ship. the cabin was good, beds new and great the best pillows. i would go to the southern caribbean again but not on the Crown Princess. Wait until the Sky Princess does the southern again . have great cruises