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Cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on the Star Princess - Page 4

From Mary and Vincent Finelli

The only way to survive a culinary cruise like this one is to ask for appetizer portions, we did, and it was wonderful to sample so many delicacies. We also dined at Sabatini's Trattoria where "pranzo" Italian dinner is served with impeccable style. Food and Beverage Manager David Montes is in charge with Asst. Maitre D' Roberto Casula. Our two waiters were Gabriel Albu and Francesco Szeasz, both of whom spoke Italian to Vincent. Excellent! Pizzaiolo Demetrio Sobremonte especially makes and bakes focaccia and individual pizzas and garlic breads. They are wonderful and made to the patron's taste. When we asked for extra crispy, Demetrios responded "A La Commodore Cesare." A meal in Sabatini's is an event: three hours of twenty or so courses, music and endless attention. It truly brings Italian food and service on board to the zenith. For the main entree Mary had the Lobster Tails and Vincent the Sea Scallops. The meal begins with an endless series of appetizers including Caviar, and deep fried Camembert cheese; then, a medley of pastas including Spaghetti and Vongole, Cannelloni and the lightest Ricotta Gnocchi ever. Chef Rotti's specially prepared Lucullus was superb (pasta and mozzarella sealed in a packet of eggplant and baked). Entrees are excellent, Mary had the Lobster Tails and Vincent the Sea Scallops. The dinner ended with limoncello, a Neapolitan liquor made on board with lemons. This dinner could be called "Sapori d'Italia" (flavors of Italy), an excellent gourmet tour of Italy!

Star Princess Cabin
Stateroom C304 on Deck 10 Caribe is wheelchair accessible. When entering on the left is a huge bathroom with safety rails all around and an oversized 5'x5' shower. There is a single sink with a triple mirror with shelves for toiletries. Then there is a double bed flanked by two bureaus (six drawers in each and reading lamps). The far wall is all floor to ceiling windows to the large 10'x16' balcony, which held two chairs, two chaises a foot stool and a small table. When entering on the right there is a wide foyer, a triple armoire with hangers and shelves and a personal mini safe. Next, there is a mini bar, small refrigerator, and a TV. There is a large desk/vanity with three large drawers and a thin paper drawer and a hair dryer. The room also has a coffee table and two upholstered barrel chairs. The colors are restful and our Steward Miguel Pineda was terrific.

Star Princess Entertainment
Cruise Director Tim Donovan is an engaging MC for the week's many activities: quiz and game shows, dance classes, Pilates, Yoga, port lectures, Scholarship at Sea Program, galley tour and a cooking show (which was a hilarious comedy involving the Chefs, Maitre D's and the audience) pottery classes, etc. There is something for all, but one may just stroll on the Promenade, sit in a deck chair and watch the sea or read a book. The Las Vegas Style shows each evening were very entertaining. The Princess Fun Zone has three categories: Princess Pelicans ages 3 to 7 yrs. (enroll from morning to night if you like), Princess Pirateers ages 8 to 12 yrs., with activities such as arts and crafts, sports tournaments, ship board Olympics, Scavenger Hunts, and "Edutainment"), The Off Limits, for ages 13 to 17 yrs., has a teen center with video games, movies, giant screen TV, ping pong, and jukeboxes. There are Teen Only Disco and Dinner Parties, Sports Tournaments and Shipboard Olympics. We have noticed on cruises that the youngsters, like the adults, soon find each other and have a great time.

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