Princess Cruises’ smallest ship is a gem with some strange design choices

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We booked a 28 NIGHT CRUISE around Australia on Princess Cruises smallest ship Coral Princess, and we thought she was incredible with only a few little reservations. See our full tour and review of her HERE!
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  • @visitwithus
    @visitwithus Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching! It really does mean the world to us! Please give this video a THUMBS UP, please SUBSCRIBE and please leave us a comment too as that's extremely important to us (and it also encourages KZread to suggest it with other viewers who might be interested), and also we’d LOVE to hear from you. R&H x

  • @adamrobinson8620
    @adamrobinson8620 Жыл бұрын

    My personal favourite ship. The bigger ones have their advantages, but they feel too much Ike just cramming more and more people on to me. Coral has all we need, and is incredibly charming.

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Adam. Yes, although she doesn’t have all the ‘bells and whistles’ of the newer ships she has a lot of charm and is a perfect size in our opinion 💙

  • @Rose-bv6wp
    @Rose-bv6wp Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful ship! We love the smaller ships and I agree the atrium is probably the most elegant of any Princess ship. Thank you for a great tour of this little gem.

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Rose 😊

  • @susiegeorge4973
    @susiegeorge4973 Жыл бұрын

    Love the older and smaller Princess ships like Coral Princess which have a lovely elegant old world feel. We like dancing and music. On Coral Princess you have the Wheelhouse Bar, Explorers Lounge and Universe Lounge for dancing and entertainment. The Universe Lounge is a great venue.

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    We agree Susie. And we loved the Universe lounge, especially for the production show, On the Bayou 🤩 Thanks for watching.

  • @sharon5115
    @sharon5115 Жыл бұрын

    This is our favorite Princess ship. We have sailed on her 6 times, and spent 99% of our time in the wonderful Sanctuary. Too bad she is now based in Australia, as we live in San Francisco.

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thinks she’s coming back your way in 2025 😁👍 Thanks for watching 😊

  • @sharon5115

    @sharon5115

    6 ай бұрын

    @@visitwithus Thanks for your reply. Yes, we will be on her when she sails from San Francisco through the Panama Canal and then returning back to Los Angeles. We can't wait for this 30 day cruise! We've sailed on many other lovely ships but this ship obviously has a special place in our hearts.

  • @trishcoppock9177
    @trishcoppock9177 Жыл бұрын

    We love both the larger and smaller Princess ships. I have to agree though, the smaller ships are more elegant with better entertainment venues than the it’s larger sisters, love the wraparound promenade deck too. I do prefer the cabins on the newer ships, so both have pros and cons.

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching 👍

  • @norfolkboy6935
    @norfolkboy6935 Жыл бұрын

    I think she looks great for her age. Appears well looked after and plenty of facilities for a longer then average cruise. Hope your trip was all you hoped it would be. OTBC 😢 🙏

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes it most definitely was 👍 Much better than being at Carrow Road over the last few weeks by the looks of things 🥲💚💛

  • @eirabish7980
    @eirabish7980 Жыл бұрын

    Love the Promenade decks, just wish they were on the bigger ships, love to wander around after dinner

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Us too 👍 Thanks for watching 😊

  • @kimber4350
    @kimber43502 ай бұрын

    By far the best Coral walkthrough on KZread! Looking forward to sailing on her for the first time next fall, thank you for the great video!

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @davidtavakoli5858
    @davidtavakoli5858 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely video! And yes, a wrap-around promenade deck is absolutely fabulous! It's one of the main things we consider when choosing a ship.

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you David 😊

  • @cclark5456
    @cclark5456 Жыл бұрын

    love a promenade deck and love the chicken tacos.....

  • @jocoul7476
    @jocoul7476 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely video as always. Great job!

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @corinnecowper1339
    @corinnecowper133911 ай бұрын

    We're sailing on this ship in March 2024 so I was very pleased to find this video. The ship is way beyond my imagination. I think I'll be occupied for the whole cruise just exploring what is available. My husband will love the ice cream bar - I don't think I'll tell him about that.

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    11 ай бұрын

    Haha, thanks for watching. Have a great cruise 🚢 ❤️

  • @timeout2770
    @timeout2770 Жыл бұрын

    Great vlog we had our first cruise on Sea Princess a few years ago and absolutely loved it, been on a few more cruises since then on bigger ships, but love both👍

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching. Yes, it's nice to mix n match with different sizes and I'm just glad Princess still have these little ones. :)

  • @durango4u
    @durango4u Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the tour! I've sailed many of Princess's larger ships and would love to sail the Coral! Great info!

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! 😀

  • @pdxgretch
    @pdxgretch Жыл бұрын

    I will be cruising solo round trip on the Coral Princess from Brisbane to New Zealand in Feb 2024 on the Coral Princess and she looks PERFECT! SO excited!!

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    You’ll have a great time - fabulous ship, great itinerary 👍

  • @davidcoker7989
    @davidcoker7989 Жыл бұрын

    I can't say that I am in love with the decor but the coziness of this "little' ship certainly makes up for it. I will take one this size over the mega ships any day! Thanks for sharing!

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, it’s a little dated but has a certain charm. And the ship itself is so wonderful you soon forget the decor 😁 Thanks for watching David 👍

  • @ManWhoLovesTheMary
    @ManWhoLovesTheMary2 ай бұрын

    I used to see the Island Princess at the Port of LA all the time and admired her unique structure and blissfully azul brilliance. So if not ever so slightly different look than many other mass produced ship designs. I’m happy Coral Princess still retains her wrap-around promenade. The Sanctuary reminds me of the pool aboard SS Canberra…just..aft! And the forward buffet like RCCL’s Sovereign Class ships. Truly, an “older” design layout. For better and for worse. Otherwise, streamlined gem of a ship we need to see return(?) indeed.

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    2 ай бұрын

    So true! Thanks for watching

  • @napoleonsdauphin
    @napoleonsdauphin Жыл бұрын

    The new furnishings are nice. They did a good job.

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching 😊

  • @Lovecruzin1
    @Lovecruzin1 Жыл бұрын

    Love the Promenade deck

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Us too 👍 Thanks for watching 😊

  • @Lovecruzin1

    @Lovecruzin1

    Жыл бұрын

    I started cruising on the NCL Starward back in 81-83. Talk about small. No balconies. I dining room. No buffet except the Midnight buffet......but it's what got me started and I never quit till COVID.

  • @karenwarner1517
    @karenwarner1517 Жыл бұрын

    We were on the Coral Princes a few years ago, Panama Canal crossing. Loved it! Thank you!

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Karen 😊

  • @menlo12000
    @menlo12000 Жыл бұрын

    Another great video tour! I’ve been interested in that ship for a while. Thank you. One suggestion: could you add some footage of the main areas when busy in your tours? I’d like to get a sense of how busy the pools get, or how it would feel in the buffet at lunch etc.

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊 In all honesty we avoid filming in busy periods as we try to respect guest privacy (especially around pools etc) - they are on vacation after all.

  • @slowmads
    @slowmads3 ай бұрын

    We will be on this ship for 144 days this year. We are so looking forward to it. Thanks for the tour.

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    3 ай бұрын

    144 days! Oh my, what a dream! :D Enjoy every minute!

  • @ntpryce
    @ntpryce Жыл бұрын

    Did you hear anything about a significant noise problem affecting the aft cabins? There a number of posts on a Coral Princess forum recently saying the following: “Yes it was terrible and we mentioned this to staff! Got fobbed off, and told to wear earplugs! We were Dolphin, deck 9, mid aft (D617), starboard side.The noise near mid aft elevators was awful, sounded like gunshots, and I would not go into the 2 on the port side, did not feel safe! And it didn’t have to be rough weather either. All this on top of both of us catching COVID and confined to cabin last week of cruise!”

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    We didn’t notice anything in particular but we tend to avoid aft cabins on all ships because they tend to get quite a bit of engine noise and vibrations and as a light sleeper it’s not great for Helen.

  • @iloveanimals1662
    @iloveanimals1662 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! I love it 👌🏻

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching 😊

  • @danarushton3417
    @danarushton34173 ай бұрын

    I loved your walk through. The Island Princess they took away the fabulous rear lounge. A big mistake. I am looking forward to the rear lounge on Coral Princess on our cruise from Singapore to Los Angeles in October. A lovely ship and similar to Sea Princess. They have gotten rid of some very nice and comfortable ships for the huge ones. I guess $$$$ talk louder. Once again, thank you for your very detailed walk through and your suggestions, although "your suggestions" were well noted and acknowledged. Regards, Dana Rushton (Elite)

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you Dana. We hope you have a great cruise on the lovely Coral Princess 🚢❤️

  • @dandeely1000
    @dandeely1000 Жыл бұрын

    We too love the full wraparound promenade decks. Our most recent cruise earlier this year was on the Carnival Magic. One of the main reasons we chose this ship was it full promenade deck. Once on board I was disappointed to realize that a significant portion of the aft promenade was closed off for crew use only. I certainly don't begrudge having a nice outdoor space for the crew to relax but honestly had I known I probably would have booked something different. Love your videos...beautiful to look at and fun to listen to! :)

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Dan 👍

  • @nonacee5065
    @nonacee5065 Жыл бұрын

    We are loyal to Princess but prefer the smaller ship. Back on the Coral in October for around Australia. We did the same cruise 2 months ago on the Majestic and while we enjoyed it we hardly saw all the ship. We mainly stuck to the lotus spa with enclave, the international Cafe and dining room, all found near each other. Trivia was so far away as was the Market Place buffet, opposite end of ship. We did get our steps in though with just these places, when every step hurt. Definitely looking forward to the Coral.

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Nona 😊 Hope you have a great cruise on the lovely Coral 🚢❤️

  • @claudiahansen4938
    @claudiahansen49385 ай бұрын

    Atrium reminds me of Star Trek …beam me up!

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    5 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂 Thanks for watching.

  • @lukes5533
    @lukes5533 Жыл бұрын

    Love promenade decks , all cruise ships should have a fantastic one as a priority .

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Completely and utterly agree Luke! :D

  • @danarushton3417
    @danarushton34174 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your great tour of the Coral Princess. We cruised on the Island Princess last year (2 nd. time) and the loss of the Vista Lounge at the rear was a terrible mistake not to mention you could not walk right around the ship. We are going to spend 32 days on Coral Princess in October from Singapore to L.A.. We are Elite guests and this will be our 16 th. cruise on Princess. Once again, thank you. Dana & Erika Rushton (Australia)

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    4 ай бұрын

    Wow, that sounds amazing. Such a lovely little ship for an extended voyage ❤️ Thanks for watching.

  • @gary_travels
    @gary_travels Жыл бұрын

    I sailed on this ship to Alaska in 2019. Lovely to see the atrium again, which I really do like. I’m most surprised by how much I had forgotten about it though. Some great memories there!

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Gary 😊

  • @dmwnc1959
    @dmwnc19598 ай бұрын

    What a truly superb video! Just by looking at the deck plans I sort of had my doubts about Coral Princess, but after watching this I’m ready to book!

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🤩

  • @ericericson3535
    @ericericson3535 Жыл бұрын

    That's a very interesting video! I always thought those "Flash Gordon" type rocket engines were vestigial. Somewhat like, and about as useful as a racing stripe and rear spoiler on a Bentley! I agree wholeheartedly with the wraparound promenade deck. It seems to have gone the way of the midnight buffet. One last question, because, of course, it is me, ... shower curtains in the bathroom? Keep up the great work!

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, shower curtains in the bathroom I’m afraid 😱 Otherwise a lovely ship 😍 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

  • @brucegordon4992
    @brucegordon4992 Жыл бұрын

    The Atrium is stunning. Looks to me that there would be plenty to keep one busy on a sea day.

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    We love the Princess atriums ❤️ Thanks for watching 👍

  • @simonb7715
    @simonb7715 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely looking ship and fantastic video with great insights. Like the look and great option on those LARGE window cabins. We love a full wrap around prom deck, same these seem to be removed on the newer Princess ships, a jogging track on top deck are not the same.

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Simon 😊

  • @reececollison5101
    @reececollison5101 Жыл бұрын

    Love a promenade deck! Thankfully though they seem to be making a comeback on the newer ships!😁 the Iona and Arvia have fantastic promenade decks, albeit they’re massive ships 😂

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes it’s good to see them incorporated into some of the newer ships 👍 Thanks for watching Reece.

  • @DeanStalker
    @DeanStalker Жыл бұрын

    I have to agree, there is something about Princess' smaller ships (over the last 2 decades) that feel special. I've been on Pacific Princess (there smallest at one stage), Dawn Princess and also Coral Princess.The Universe Lounge was my favourite venue on the short cruise we did between Auckland and Brisbane , that paired with MedallionClass meant we very rarely left it :)

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Perfect 🤩 Thanks for watching Dean 😊

  • @eirabish7980

    @eirabish7980

    Жыл бұрын

    The lovely Dawn Princess is now part of P & O Australia it has kept some of the smaller features we liked

  • @Martinsspiegel
    @Martinsspiegel Жыл бұрын

    20 years ago this would have been considered a megaship. Cruise ships keep getting bigger and bigger!

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    We wish they weren’t but it does seem to be the way of things in the cruise industry 😔 Thanks for watching 👍

  • @rebeccabowman7038
    @rebeccabowman7038 Жыл бұрын

    Interesting video I have only been abroad the crown princess. I would like to do another princess cruise . But you are right about the front restaurant.on NCL bliss it was a great lounge. You need the right area there for the best veiws

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Rebecca. Crown is a lovely ship and one of Helen's favourites. But you're right, you do need to have lounges up front, not buffet restaurants!

  • @bradh3139
    @bradh3139 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the tour. We’ll be sailing her out of Brisbane in December. I strongly prefer the smaller vessels, instead of feeling like you’re on a floating large city.

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching. We hope you have an amazing cruise 🚢 ❤️

  • @mariegerrey7240
    @mariegerrey7240 Жыл бұрын

    We have cruised on many different Princess ships and on Coral last September. We absolutely loved it and would love to cruise on her again but it’s based in Brisbane and we are in Melbourne.

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching. Happy cruising 👍

  • @omynameistaken
    @omynameistaken Жыл бұрын

    I really liked the Coral princess but we prefer an aft cabin and there are none. We were just on the Diamond Princess in January and that is our new favorite small Princess ship. The Wheelhouse is HUGE!

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Noreen 😊

  • @toddellis3323
    @toddellis33232 ай бұрын

    The Coral is coming back to the Caribbean next year. I can't sail on her fast enough.

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    2 ай бұрын

    We 💙 the Coral. Happy cruising and thanks for watching 👍

  • @wendywebster-sv2li
    @wendywebster-sv2li Жыл бұрын

    Looks very nice it’s are size type of ship . Hate the way ships are going these days to big and far to many people for are liking. Do love a promenade deck . 😊

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    We agree. Thanks for watching Wendy 👍

  • @gigihorton3361
    @gigihorton3361 Жыл бұрын

    Did our honeymoon cruise on her 15 years ago - did the Panama Canal.

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Somewhere we’ve yet to do Gigi. Thanks for watching 😊.

  • @gratefultube
    @gratefultube Жыл бұрын

    If I were in charge of welcoming hospitality in heaven, when the time comes I would select Rich as the voice people hear when they pass through the pearly gates.

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha! I love this! Thank you for your kind words. I'll send my CV to St Peter closer to the time. 😂

  • @michaelmorris3821
    @michaelmorris3821 Жыл бұрын

    Our favorite bar on any Princess ship which still has it is the Adagio Bar. Sadly, they seem to be phasing it out.

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Michael 😊

  • @ntpryce
    @ntpryce Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful review - thank you. We've never cruised on the Coral Princess and are booked for a 35 night cruise in March 2024. Is the Sanctuary included with a suite? If not, how much extra does it cost?

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching David! 35 Nights on Coral sounds dreamy. Unfortunately, the Sanctuary will not be included in your suite fare, although with the nice big balcony you'll get, you may not spend as much time there as you'd envisage. :)

  • @markeaston7353
    @markeaston7353 Жыл бұрын

    We were on Coral last year and the old girl (the ship!) creaked and groaned at the slightest rolling sea. separately, sadly there is no Sabatini's on Majestic Princess.

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    Creaking and groaning is actually perfectly normal but I'd admit, it can be a little annoying! I didn't know there was no Sabatini's on Majestic! Are they MAD?? 😆

  • @puffinbreeze
    @puffinbreeze10 ай бұрын

    Just curious, when did you film this? Thanks!

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    10 ай бұрын

    We sailed on her in March/April of this year, 2023.

  • @diogocatalano9557
    @diogocatalano9557 Жыл бұрын

    Very cute and cozy. A doubt; how do your footage show the ships so empty?

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    We tend to film very early in the morning so as not to disturb people’s vacation time 👍

  • @diogocatalano9557

    @diogocatalano9557

    Жыл бұрын

    @@visitwithus Thanks ! Me and my wife love your videos !

  • @ntpryce
    @ntpryce Жыл бұрын

    How much was the Sanctuary and Cabanas please?

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    On the Coral the Cabanas are the same price as any other beds - it’s just a matter of booking early to secure one. It’s $20 for half a day, $40 for a full day or $30 a day if you book the whole voyage.

  • @honeymcdonald9120
    @honeymcdonald9120 Жыл бұрын

    This would be the maximum sized ship I would set foot on. The others you may as well be in Las Vegas near the sea. Too many humans swilling in People Juice pools. Gross.

  • @jasoncarmichael4540
    @jasoncarmichael45406 ай бұрын

    We are going on her in a month

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    6 ай бұрын

    We hope you enjoy your time on her as much as we did 👍

  • @jasoncarmichael4540

    @jasoncarmichael4540

    6 ай бұрын

    @@visitwithus thanks

  • @rowanmulvey8632
    @rowanmulvey86324 ай бұрын

    Yes, I am pro-promenade!

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    4 ай бұрын

    👍 Thanks for watching.

  • @RobinH8869
    @RobinH8869 Жыл бұрын

    It looks like you had an amazing trip but Coral Princess looks old and dated. I'm sure the service and experience was excellent but there's no hiding the age of the ship and the areas that need refurbing. #TooMuchBeech

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    Жыл бұрын

    It is a little dated but it has a certain charm and you soon forget about that when you’re on board. And we found the staterooms incredibly comfortable 😊 Thanks for watching Robin 👍

  • @TalkingSchtick
    @TalkingSchtick4 ай бұрын

    My last cruise on Princess was a disaster, with unclean stateroom, poor service, and damaged luggage. Never again on Princess. Not for me.

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    4 ай бұрын

    Urgh! Sorry to hear that. :(

  • @jocelynsullivan4045
    @jocelynsullivan40458 ай бұрын

    This ship is too old to be in service. I sailed to no indec 2022 and was really disappointed in everything . Won’t be sailing with this line until things improve

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    8 ай бұрын

    She may be on the older side but we found her to be utterly charming. Sorry you didn’t enjoy her ☹️

  • @nunyabizness9459
    @nunyabizness945911 ай бұрын

    Disagree with the menu being very similar between Bayou and Crown Grill. Aside from three cuts of beef in the Bayou, the menus are drastically different. The Bayou is unique among the entire Princess fleet as the only Cajun/creole onboard eatery.

  • @visitwithus

    @visitwithus

    11 ай бұрын

    Interesting. Thanks for the clarification. :)