Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Ship: Grand Princess
Date of Cruise: December 21, 2002

Grand Princess Christmas Caribbean Cruise 2002
By: Jo Anne Valle
chulitajv@hotmail.com

My sister and I went on the Grand Princess Christmas Caribbean cruise 2002. We feel it is our obligation to inform others, especially minorities, regarding the treatment they will encounter on this cruise line. Not only was the cruise overbooked by over 200 people, there were not even enough towels to go around.

We had expected the entertainment to reflect the Caribbean culture, however, it was suppressed and given very little significance. In fact, it would not be an exaggeration to claim that this cruise line is very racially prejudiced. It was obvious that certain "people" were excluded and neglected. In fact, to blunt be it was ANTI-LATIN!!! If you are a minority and want to receive sub-par treatment and marginalized then this is your cruise line. But if you expect to receive equal treatment then avoid this cruise line by all means necessary.

The entertainment was as bland as oatmeal with no diversity. The nightclub was as exciting and fun as a doctor visit. The DJ was the worst! He could not play a hit record if it was glued on his face. In addition, people were getting into verbal arguments over the lack of chairs/tables/space on the decks - especially near the pool or in the sun.

The food was better at McDonald and as flavorable as tap water! In addition, various passengers e-mailed me agreeing with my assessment and sharing their own horror stories on other princess cruise ships, e.g., Dawn. These individuals were not all minorities! Hence, it seems bad treatment was the norm for ALL! The worst part is that Princess Cruise Line is growing despite their terrible service. I hope my experience will serve as a warning for others.

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