Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips Star Princess 2026 Eastern Caribbean Review + Cruise News | Princess Cruises
Apr 2, 2026
A seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise review aboard a new Princess ship, covering embarkation, cabin and balcony highlights, and dining spots from buffets to specialty restaurants. They discuss theater and entertainment problems, casino and deck crowding, plus port stops at Princess Cays, Grand Turk, and Puerto Plata. Cruise industry news snippets include line board changes, ship christenings, and policy updates.
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Sphere Class Feels Modern But Understated
- Star Princess balances sleek, modern design with an airy, open feel that suits warm-weather itineraries.
- John found the piazza less dramatic than Royal-class ships, calling it understated and sometimes bordering on bland beige.
Preorder Your Ocean Medallion Before You Sail
- Preorder the Ocean Medallion to speed embarkation and get contactless access to the ship.
- John received his medallion by mail and boarded in under 12 minutes despite Port Everglades traffic.
Cabana Mini Suite Delivered Big Balcony Wow
- John upgraded to a Cabana Mini Suite and called it a trip highlight due to a large private balcony and retractable cabana doors.
- The balcony was half the cabin size and hosted a sail-away party with friends.