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All the crew gave 100% . Bought the package before boarding ,not worth it as most of the time the Wi-fi would not connect due to Satalite positions around Japan, Carnival PLC (The owners) know this but are still prepared to charge full price. The drinks package is not worth purchasing, you cannot get anothing other than coffee on disembarcation as they want you off by 8.00 a.m. Excursions are over priced compared with on shore pricing. Big cut backs on entertainment since I last sailed on this ship. Small food portions in Restaurants. The ship is begining to look tired and in need of a face lift ,some sound systems not working properly carpet seams coming apart in main foot traffic areas, little attention paid too safety in Atrium allowing passengers to block staircases to watch events. Overall a good cruise if you avoid purchasing on board. Could not fault any of the crew who work hard to protect the brand
We recently sailed Diamond Princess on the 11-night Circle Japan itinerary and it became our favourite cruise to date. The ship is older but beautifully maintained, elegant and comfortable, with excellent service, a strong Japanese influence and consistently impressive food. The main dining room was particularly good, while Crown Grill, Chef’s Table and the Caymus Winemakers Dinner were standout experiences. The buffet offered excellent Japanese and Western choices and stayed open throughout the day. Pools were enjoyable and uncrowded, and The Sanctuary was worth the splurge for a quieter, luxurious space, although its food and service were disappointing. Our balcony cabin was spacious and comfortable, and a pedestal fan helped with nighttime warmth. Embarkation and disembarkation were exceptionally smooth. OceanNow was convenient but unreliable and limited. The predominantly Japanese, older passenger demographic created a relaxed, respectful atmosphere. Overall, we loved the combination of relaxing onboard while sampling different Japanese destinations.
Great staff morale from the very beginning throughout. The staff at Sabatini was outstanding and worked incredibly well together. We bonded with waitstaff at Crooners bar and the cafe by the pool. They recognized us and welcomed us with positivity at every interaction. Good drinks! The options are varied. The wine at every location was above average. We had the premier package and made good use of its perks. Money well spent in my opinion. Princess offered excellent excursions in Japan. Every guide was knowledgeable, fun, and appeared to really enjoy showing parts of their local community to us. The ship is well maintained. Each space flows well into the next, yet retains a unique vibe for every mood. We had a balcony with excellent views and privacy. The chairs were okay and about as comfortable as outside furniture made to withstand sea conditions can be. The bed was cozy. We felt the room made good use of its space. Overall, I highly recommend the Diamond Princess with this staff.
Hello all, just got back from a marvellous trip to Japan, ten nights on the Diamond and 6 in Kyoto/Tokyo. I have never written a full review before so please bear with me! There were two of us, myself [64] and my DW [62], our 3rd Princess cruise [my 13th overall] and second in the last two years, the previous one being the Sky in the Carribbean. Overview Overall, we had a fantastic trip, enjoying the ship and the ports [with one glaring exception, more of which anon] and would certainly sail the Diamond again if the itinerary was attractive. Passenger Mix We were told it was 65% Japanese on the boat with a smattering of Brits, Americans and a fairly large contingent of Aussies – the demographic was elderly but we had no issue with that and the few children were kept well entertained/hidden! What great travelling companions the Japanese were – they threw themselves into every activity, were polite, kind and engaging – no drunkenness or rowdiness and very appreciative of their fellow passengers, staff and entertainers. Ship Yes, she’s older and showing her age in places [which of us isn’t?] but we enjoyed being onboard and her more ‘classic’ decoration. I particularly liked the fact that the lounges were all proper rooms, rather than in some more modern boats where they seem to just be narrow pieces off a central corridor. We were told that the sailing wasn’t full and there seemed to be plenty of space to play games, attend activities, have a pre-dinner [or, in the case of an American couple we met, pre-breakfast] cocktail. There was also always a place to sit and read quietly, even if it meant schlepping up to Skywalkers which always seemed to be empty – great place by the way even if I would re-purpose it for the demographic the ship now serves. Cabin We had an ocean-view cabin on Emerald Deck, plenty of space in a twin configuration – yes, it is dated and the air conditioning had a mind of it’s own but we liked it and slept soundly. However – we had requested it as a Queen bed, both online and with our TA. When we boarded and went to the room we asked both the steward and room supervisor to change it and nothing happened – not wanting to stress the first day of our holiday, we left it and it was fine as a twin. Our steward seemed to be labouring under a secret sorrow all cruise, we had more smiles and communication with stewards of neighbouring rooms than from him – in addition, when unpacking we found not only old Patters in the drawers but also belongings that previous guests had left, including clothes [also, there were odd things in the bathroom obviously left by previous inmates and bits of the room obviously hadn’t been dusted in a while]. It seemed that there was to be a change around of staff at the end of this cruise so maybe he was off home but this is basic stuff! Food It’s a smaller ship and so that restricted the buffet somewhat with limited choices but we always found something nice to eat – we both thought their lunchtime curry offerings were excellent and were aware that they had to cater to Japanese tastes as well as everyone else. The real problem with the buffet was space with them having to set up the Brazilian pop-up in the evening and there being a crush on sea days – this was exacerbated by various card schools deciding that they would stay in the buffet all afternoon on sea days [too cold to go out, too far to Skywalkers, too smoky in Churchills, too dark in the Wheelhouse Bar]. Overall, the buffet was good to good +. We ate in the MDR 6 out of 10 nights and found it fine – a wide range of quality but the atmosphere was nice and the staff very attentive. One gripe would be the limited drink selections – we found drinks we liked at certain bars but were told they weren’t available in the MDR [we had the Plus package] and on most nights it was their execrable chardonnay, cab-sav or some kind of rose. They ran out of the dessert wine [we were told] 3 days out of Yokohama. The real blot on the dining report card were the two pop-up restaurants which were just rank – if we had paid extra for them it would have meant piracy on the high seas was alive and well. O’Malley’s – average burgers, worse than average stew and dull desserts. As our dining companion said before he walked out ‘what do you expect from an Irish menu invented by an American, brought together by someone from the Balkans and cooked by someone from the Indian sub-continent’. He had a point – hanging up two Irish flags in a MDR does not mean you get a Hibernian experience. The Brazilian steakhouse – suffice to say, the advertised menu has obviously been on Wegovy and has shrunk considerably. One starter [a very nice lobster bisque], some fatty pork and beef and chicken thighs. We both liked the salad bar better than the meat but that’s a personal thing, I accept. Entertainers The entertainment staff were great, wonderfully chaotic at times [the musical bingo where every player had the same bingo card and all won was hilarious – they changed the cards and the same thing happened]. As a young team trying to cope with a much older crowd, we thought they handled everything well – we learned Japanese dancing, the cha-cha, the waltz and some singing. In addition the enrichment lectures were quite good although having a Mexican cultural attaché tell the Japanese about their own history was entertainment in itself. The music was ok, not great and not bad. The multi instrumentalist from Australia was great as were the Japanese folk group. The reality tv show runner up started well and then declined badly when he changed the words of New York State of Mind to Sydney State of Mind – we exited stage left at that point. One interesting incident was that there had been an earthquake and associated aftershocks in the north of Japan whilst we were heading there and understandably folk were concerned. In the Wheelhouse bar on evening, the Irish guitarist [otherwise very good] took time out to berate his audience for looking at their phones during his set – I know an elderly couple made a complaint about this. Ports All great except Jeju which was OK [it rained heavily so that had an impact. Nagasaki was stunning, we went to the Glover Gardens first and then to the Peace Park and missed most of the crowds, Hokodate allowed us to see the cherry blossom in full bloom and we also saw some in Hirosaki Castle. The port with absolutely nothing going for it was Muroran - a big industrial town with little to see or do [trains to Sapporo took 90 mins each way] and we berthed a fair way outside the town. Free shuttle busses were advertised but these took you 400 meters to where a 2000 yen local bus took you the 30 minutes into the centre. A local told us they didn’t get many cruise ships anymore and it was difficult to take issue with her – a waste of time and money, not just my view, most passengers didn’t even leave the ship! Embarkation/Disembarkation We were on within 45 minutes of arriving at the terminal and walked off at the end of the cruise. Very easy – well done Princess and the Port of Yokohama. Hope you find this useful/interesting, happy to answer any questions about the ship and/or itinerary.
Offering a broad range of suites and mini-suites, Diamond Princess provides generously sized staterooms and balconies to fit any budget. Ranging from 162-777 square feet in size, each stateroom is the perfect place to unwind. Your steward will take care of everything you need from refreshing your room every day to turning down the bed in the evening. We offer the deluxe amenities you'd expect from a first-class hotel — from 24-hour room service to chocolates on your pillow at night.
Indulge your appetite whenever you wish on board Princess®. Every hour, our chefs are busy baking, grilling and sautéing great-tasting fare from scratch. Princess offers unparalleled inclusive dining options throughout the ship with a wide range of culinary delights to suit any palate, from endless buffet choice to gourmet pizza, frosty treats, decadent desserts and much more.
Speciality Dining
Dining on board a Princess® cruise ship is a joyful celebration and our speciality restaurants always deliver an extraordinary experience. They are among the best at sea – or anywhere. We serve dishes made with the freshest ingredients, and our menus reflect regional flavours from around the world. You'll find our speciailty restaurants are the perfect place to celebrate any occasion.
To say the night-life on-board is entertaining is an understatement. Illuminating the stage in captivating productions, Princess Cruises performers are some of the most talented musicians, singers and dancers at sea. Our Princess Signature Shows, lounge performers, movies and casinos are just some of the entertainment our guests enjoy as they escape completely.
The many activities on-board our ships are designed to stimulate, educate, entertain, inspire and sweat - not necessarily in that order. But, guests can be sure crew onboard will do their best to cover all the bases. From art auctions to The Sanctuary Spa, this ship is loaded with fun things to do.
Passengers ages 3 to 17 will enjoy many exciting on-board activities. The Youth Centres and Teen Lounges are staffed by experienced counsellors, who are ready to ensure the youngest cruisers stay happy all day long. There’s everything from art projects, game tables, the latest movies, pizza parties, talent shows, video games, and much more.
Children under the age of 3 are welcome to visit the Youth Centre, if accompanied and supervised by a parent at all times.
