Princess vs. Royal Caribbean | Which Cruise Line Is Best?

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  • @joe_coys1697
    @joe_coys1697 Рік тому +6

    Princess cruises are far better

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  Рік тому +1

      We really enjoyed Princess, too. Thanks for watching!

  • @scottslagle9625
    @scottslagle9625 2 роки тому +2

    Hi Stephen and Andie! While searching for Princess videos to watch on UA-cam, I came across this video. My wife and I are booked on a 15-day Hawaiian cruise with Princess in October, so for the past year or so, I've been checking out videos on Princes cruising. Thanks for the insight. Love your personalities and feedback about each cruise line. Makes me think we made the right choice in choosing Princess! Thanks again! Happy Travels!

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  2 роки тому

      I’m so glad you found us! A Hawaii cruise sounds amazing - I bet October can’t come soon enough. Have an amazing vacation, and I hope Princess is as wonderful for you as it was for us.

  • @NLMusique
    @NLMusique Рік тому +4

    Good reviews and I agree with some. I am a Diamond+ member on Royal and used to sail with Royal a lot, but after our first cruise with the Majestic Princess, that changed. We have then booked 4 cruises on Princess. Unlike you, I like the pastries on Princess more than on Royal and there are more selections on Princess. According to many, the service that you have experienced on Princess is fleet wise, not just on the Majestic Princess. It isn't fair to compare a standard cruise line (Royal) vs a premium cruise line (Princess). Maybe now, you can cruise with Celebrity and Holland America and compare them to Princess since they are all premium cruise lines.

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  Рік тому +1

      we’ve had several comments about the fact that it isn’t an apples to oranges comparison, and that’s completely fair. However I think those details, while very well known within the cruise community (people who cruise frequently and/or as their primary means of travel and vacation), for the vast majority of travelers a cruise is a cruise is a cruise. for us and many people we know, we choose a destination, see what’s in our budget, and that’s what we book if the options look good. (though in fairness, we didn’t book the Royal Caribbean cruise. Stephen was working on that one.) Knowing the difference now, we would definitely make the distinction in the video, so that others who don’t cruise often know.

    • @NLMusique
      @NLMusique Рік тому +1

      @@StephenandAndie we cruise often too and for us, it's a bit of everything: ship, service, food, entertainment, daily activities and destinations. I love both cruise lines and each brings something different things and unique in its own way.

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  Рік тому +1

      @@NLMusique we actually don’t cruise often! that’s the thing. we’ve been on exactly 2 cruises and decided to compare the two, not knowing until the comments were made that they were in different classes of ship and cruise line. we’re definitely newbies to this whole cruising thing and probably won’t be traveling via cruise a ton. we clearly have a lot to learn! 😅

    • @NLMusique
      @NLMusique Рік тому

      @@StephenandAndie we all learn something new each day.

  • @DavidandSarah
    @DavidandSarah 2 роки тому +1

    Very interesting to know the differences between both the cruises. Thanks for the comparison guys!

  • @MagentaOtterTravels
    @MagentaOtterTravels 2 роки тому +1

    Loved this video! So helpful to hear the head to head comparisons 👍👍

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  2 роки тому +1

      You’re a trooper for watching, even though I know we won’t convince you to get on one. 😆

    • @MagentaOtterTravels
      @MagentaOtterTravels 2 роки тому

      @@StephenandAndie you are correct 😉

  • @tinaseminerio6977
    @tinaseminerio6977 Місяць тому

    I would love to see an update to this after you have been on a few more cruises with both lines. Our experiences have been nearly opposite but this is our first cruise with Princess.

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  Місяць тому

      that’s fair. unfortunately we aren’t the biggest fans of cruises, tbh, except to only a couple more, specific destinations. we’d love to do one through the Panama Canal and definitely would like to go to Antarctica. So unfortunately a few more on each line (or any line for that matter) is probably not on the agenda for us. Then again, you never know what opportunities may present themselves, so I won’t say it’s a hard no. ☺️

  • @cruiserella2899
    @cruiserella2899 Рік тому +1

    I agree. I was on Mariner Oct 8 - 8 (less than two weeks ago) and I kept getting a whiff of sewer. And, our bathroom sink obviously had stuff in the pipe causing a nasty smell when we ran the water. Our stateroom was roomy though and the food, for the most part, was good. Especially the steakhouse and teppanyaki. Usually Princess is thought to have good food but each ship and sailing is different. My least favorite part of Mariner was coming home to discover I got covid while on the ship. Isolating and medicating at home right now. Gives me a chance to binge your videos though!

  • @smb2a587
    @smb2a587 Рік тому +1

    I love the review! I have always wanted to see a good Royal Caribbean vs Princess comparison. I know that Royal is a floating theme park and Princess is more traditional. However, food, service and cleanliness can always be compared!

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  Рік тому

      Thank you! That’s exactly what we thought, so we’re glad you appreciated it! 😊

  • @MagentaOtterTravels
    @MagentaOtterTravels 2 роки тому +2

    So here’s a comment about travel and dining and customer service in general these days. Because of how busy every place is (European travel right now is off the hook!!!) … and the staff shortages that exist everywhere, customer service in general is rough! As we have been traveling around, I have checked guest reviews for hotels and restaurants, etc. Recently there are just so many complaints about long wait times, overworked staff, and poor attitudes. I think it is a reflection of this moment in time.

  • @tiaanmalan1459
    @tiaanmalan1459 5 місяців тому +1

    Comparing Mariner to Majestic is not a fair comparison I've worked on both Mariner 2003 Majestic 2017 Compare Mariner with Caribbean almost same age.... hands off Royal, Compare a ship like Spectrum or Ovation to Majestic.

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the info - we love getting an insider’s insight! 😊 However, we compared the two ships that we cruised on, based on our impressions and experiences on those ships.

  • @SippyCupAdventures
    @SippyCupAdventures 2 роки тому

    This was helpful, but yes, a small sampling. Your acknowledgments at the 6:33 mark are powerful and warranted. You really put things in to perspective. I was surprised by the smell, as well as others here from what I am reading! Cheers! 🥤

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  2 роки тому

      Thank you! We try to be aware of situations and perspectives, but at the end of the day, for what cruises are and what they cost, certain things like hygiene and service are deal breakers for us, no matter the circumstances.

  • @PinnedonPlaces
    @PinnedonPlaces 2 роки тому

    Such a great comparison, it's interesting to watch as someone who hasn't been on a cruise ship before, although either one would be wonderful hehe. The street they made throughout the main part of the ship is actually epic, so cool!! Loved watching! Thanks for sharing you two!

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  2 роки тому +1

      I agree they did a nice job with the theme-like environment! But I was really missing views of the outside water while I enjoyed my food and/or drinks in those spots. The amazing horizon is easily the greatest asset a cruise has going for it, and it seemed like such a lost opportunity.

  • @PrimeTimeTravelers
    @PrimeTimeTravelers 2 роки тому

    That was fun! We have only been on Carnival (4 times) and enjoyed it a lot each time. This was fun to compare 2 new lines to us. Thanks guys! Happy July 4th!!!

  • @julialabarge8627
    @julialabarge8627 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the info... lots to keep in mind when I book my next cruise!

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  2 роки тому +1

      I feel like every experience is totally different and yet in many generic ways the same.

  • @305zel
    @305zel 8 місяців тому

    Just got off the independence of the seas public bathroom smelled bad as well and my cabin bathroom stopped working twice on a 4 day cruise

  • @jamilali5402
    @jamilali5402 Рік тому +1

    I've sailed on both and Princess has the Medallion technology is the only thing they have on RCCL.

  • @MagentaOtterTravels
    @MagentaOtterTravels 2 роки тому +1

    “They will find you….” 😂

  • @debsmostexcellentadventure5353
    @debsmostexcellentadventure5353 2 роки тому

    Really enjoyed this video,very well put together.Have a lovely week and stay safe debs xx 💃....

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  2 роки тому

      thanks! we realized a lot more that we could have included after the fact, but at least we covered the things that made the biggest impressions on us. 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @TwoMadExplorers
    @TwoMadExplorers 2 роки тому

    Heyyyyyy! New subs here, great content!
    Nice to see fellow explorers ☀️

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  2 роки тому

      hi!!! super glad you found us and connected! The travel community here on YT is the best. ❤️ Looking forward to seeing your adventures, too!

  • @MagentaOtterTravels
    @MagentaOtterTravels 2 роки тому

    Haha that’s a lot of pasties! Thanks for your thoroughness and commitment!

  • @WITYTRAVELS
    @WITYTRAVELS 2 роки тому

    Seemed like a mixed bag there but good to see the side by side. In general it's probably best to assume the included food will not be amazing; one of those quality vs. quantity things. We're with you on Customer service; that needs to be top notch for a cruise or resort. Definitely a hard job, but it makes such a huge difference in the customer's experience. Being able to order food via the app and have it delivered anywhere on the ship is a boss move!

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  2 роки тому +1

      we should have had lower expectations for the food in both cases, but before our first cruise we kept hearing how amazing the food can be on cruises. I think it’s a combination of taste (ours just being different) and also many people love the quantity of food and choices. We heard people talk about how they can have as many entrees as they want, like that’s what made it good. You’re completely right about quality vs. quantity in more than one way!

  • @sscooby2u
    @sscooby2u 2 роки тому +1

    Cool comparison, thanks a lot for the info! I caught myself strongly agreeing on some stuff (like the cakes being kind of a weird consistency on Princess - still trying to figure out if they were like flourless or something), to strongly disagreeing on other stuff (had the exact opposite customer service experience). Thankfully I haven't run into the "smell" issue on either Princess or RCL - however I did have it on Carnival so I can totally relate and yea...pretty much a deal breaker for me..no more Carnival unless it's a different ship. Rock on!!

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  2 роки тому +1

      customer service is so important and can really elevate or taint an experience, can’t it? We were really hoping our experience was a semi-isolated one. And what is it with the cakes on Princess??? Someone needs to help them out - seems like such a basic thing.

  • @RobbieTravels
    @RobbieTravels 2 роки тому

    Never did a cruise before. I always thought it would be nothing for me, but maybe one day I should try it. Nice video guys!😉

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  2 роки тому +1

      If you go, pick one that goes somewhere like Alaska or the North Pole (from Norway, I think?), or maybe through the Panama Canal. Those seem like the most interesting to us.

    • @RobbieTravels
      @RobbieTravels 2 роки тому

      @@StephenandAndie Thank you for the advice guys. 😁👍

    • @tiaith2266
      @tiaith2266 Рік тому

      It's so amazing... I travel alot but never did a cruise. And I finally did one last year. And it was sooo much fun and amazing.

  • @adventourist2
    @adventourist2 2 роки тому +1

    Was this a chartered cruise on Mariner? And Princess was a regular cruise? Age of ships? Amount of passengers? All of these should factor in. Your pastries was spot on. The medallion worked good in Alaska but on our transatlantic it was non existent.

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  2 роки тому

      yes, as we mentioned near the end, this is The 80s Cruise, and definitely not your typical cruisers. Which may be why some of the service was a bit off. The Princess cruise was a regular cruise. We did also address the number of passengers on each as factors. But she would certainly account for the condition of the rooms and definitely something we’ll consider/add in the future.

  • @travelwiththeoneyoulove
    @travelwiththeoneyoulove Рік тому

    Super interested in finding this review as we have a trip with Royal Caribbean next year! We have been on Carnival before and might have to book a Princess one too to experience some of the big brands! 😀

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  Рік тому

      That’s great! We’re glad you found us, and thanks for watching!

  • @reubenco
    @reubenco 2 роки тому +1

    I took my first cruise on Norwegian and I felt like they had totally top-tier service, similar to what you described with Princess, but at a price similar to Royal

  • @EatBailaTravel
    @EatBailaTravel 2 роки тому

    Love love the intro!

  • @AxelQC
    @AxelQC 8 місяців тому

    I am so sick of cruisers using the term "dated". As long as a ship is well cared for and functional, and the decor looks elegant, then who cares what era it's from?

  • @christhepatriot4621
    @christhepatriot4621 2 роки тому

    Great info! 👊🏻

  • @EatBailaTravel
    @EatBailaTravel 2 роки тому

    Wow I forget how these cruises are pretty much small cities it's so impressive. We can relate to the smells here in Mexico. Some homes have old plumbing and they smell bad at times or riding a bus and you end up close to the bathroom, that's the worst. We find it a little strange to have that smell for a cruise since they can be expensive but hey it happens i guess.

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  2 роки тому

      Yuck. We were recently in NYC and reminded how much it smells like pee in the summer. You'd think we'd be better at managing our waste by now in modern society. 🤣

  • @DG-sn2js
    @DG-sn2js 6 місяців тому

    I wouldn’t judge the ships due to the pastries!

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  5 місяців тому

      Well, we did still really love Princess overall - despite the consistently stale pastries, so there’s that. 😊 Thanks for watching!

  • @Voorhees-Jason
    @Voorhees-Jason 2 роки тому +1

    I am going on princess in nov, i can let you know how it is and from my understanding suppose to be a pretty full ship or close to full.

  • @IfWeGoTo
    @IfWeGoTo 2 роки тому

    Awesome comparison guys! We've never done a cruise... but would like to one day!
    Though the sewage smell... yuckkk.

  • @losfp
    @losfp 2 роки тому

    Fun comparison :)
    To be fair though. There's often more difference between ships on a single cruise line than if you compared similar class ships across lines. The Mariner is 19 years old compared to the Majestic being 5 years old too. Have sailed Princess a few times but not RCI yet - but have two booked for 2023!
    I think we can all agree that being on holidays beats NOT being on holidays, no matter the location/ship/hotel :D :D

  • @georgegarich252
    @georgegarich252 2 роки тому +1

    -you made an unfair compairson. Royal is a Not a luxury cruise line, Princess is. A true test would be to try Celebrity Cruise Line. Then you would have Apples to Apples, not to sour grapes. By the way we cruise Royal and Celebrity. Have been Mariner is part of the voyager class.

  • @NickthaGeek
    @NickthaGeek 2 роки тому

    The princess medallion app only works if you have good wifi, we did a 7day norweigan fjords cruise and the whole time it didnt work so i wouldnt have given them any points for that on princess bases on our experience

  • @cyruscrossan
    @cyruscrossan 2 роки тому

    Not a cruising person, but I am better informed if I were ever dragged onto one 😂

  • @calcham1
    @calcham1 Рік тому +1

    Thanks so much! I love videos like this. I've sailed 37 cruises and I just cancelled a Royal Caribbean cruise for Princess. Because I LOVE to overeat on a cruise (is there anything else to do?), I really appreciate food reviews. LOL, though I'm completely aware that everyone else's palates are different from mine (I love sweet, sweet drinks, and salty/spicy foods), I truly enjoy watching people sample and give honest comments! Great job!

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! 37! You’re a bona dude cruiser, so your comments mean a lot. Enjoy your Princess cruise - where are you off to?

    • @calcham1
      @calcham1 Рік тому

      @@StephenandAndie Mexican Riviera, which is the original Love Boat itinerary. We've been there many times because of our relocation to the West Coast, and I love simply being able to drive right to the cruise port, instead of jumping on a plane.

  • @titanminty4829
    @titanminty4829 2 роки тому +2

    You are comparing old with fairly new. And not the same class Princess is carnivals fancier ship like Celebrity is Royals fancier class ships. try a celebrity ship of the same year or the royal quantum class ships and make another video. Good video but 🍎 to 🍊

  • @paulbrungardt9823
    @paulbrungardt9823 Рік тому +1

    Early October 2022, cruised this Caribbean Princess ...Not Up to Princess Quality. Buffet food was good quality, fresh but not inspiring and highly repetitive. Steak, roast beef are not offered but once in 10 days. Menu is uninspiring and reflects budget cut backs. Free swirled ice cream on pool deck was disgusting/uneatable.. Poor communication about disembarkation deck/door in ports. On lobster night, unless you dress for formal sit down, no lobster. I was disappointed. Not up to the Princess quality I paid for.

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  Рік тому

      We’re sorry to hear your cruise wasn’t enjoyable.

  • @MagentaOtterTravels
    @MagentaOtterTravels 2 роки тому

    Colour palette 🎨… any MAGENTA??

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  2 роки тому +1

      sadly, no. that certainly would have brightened the place(s) up!

  • @czarevich
    @czarevich 2 роки тому

    That smell issue was jaw dropping.

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  2 роки тому

      we’ve heard of that happening on cruises (and worse), and were not happy to experience it ourselves. 😷

  • @tltravel
    @tltravel 2 роки тому

    I totally get what you mean about Princess setting a standard and not meeting it in certain aspects. It doesn't make you an entitled traveler at all, I mean, if THEY'VE set the standard, you're totally allowed to be disappointed when they don't meet it. Of course that's just my opinion as someone who watches all your cruise content and has never been on one myself hahaha.

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  2 роки тому +1

      If we're being totally honest, you're not missing much. 😂 Our Ecuador series, which we're about to start posting, was so much more rewarding and interesting (and adventurous!) and cost less than a cruise would cost. Also lasted twice as long. There are definitely better ways to spend one's travel money. But since Stephen got paid to be on this particular cruise, who are we to say no? 🤘🏼 If you do go on one, though, we highly recommend Alaska! That's a place worth seeing by ship, especially if it cruises through Glacier Bay National Park.

    • @tltravel
      @tltravel 2 роки тому

      @@StephenandAndie oh Ecuador! That's so exciting! We loved Ecuador when we went, but definitely didn't spend near enough time there. Can't wait to watch :) :)

  • @britainonabudget
    @britainonabudget 2 роки тому

    Caffeinated travelers. Hah. Ditto.
    Love a comparison as I’ve heard the various companies are really different.

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  2 роки тому

      and yet also really similar/generic. it really just comes down to details and the people (both staff and fellow cruisers) for us.

  • @Kreemerz
    @Kreemerz Рік тому

    Buffet on Royal Princess was very disappointing. Which Princess ship did you go on?

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  Рік тому +1

      We were on Majestic. For the most part, the food was pretty good. The most surprising however was all of the baked goods. They were consistently a little dry throughout the cruise. Didn’t stop our sweet teeth from trying again the next day, though. 😜

  • @MagentaOtterTravels
    @MagentaOtterTravels 2 роки тому

    In this video, Stephen will say what your names are, since he has a better track record of not mixing them up!

  • @Louie..
    @Louie.. 2 роки тому +2

    Please don’t order room service and make the poor server look for you around the ship. They have hard job’s

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  2 роки тому +1

      we understand that, and that’s most of the reason we didn’t actually do it.

  • @guychirinian3122
    @guychirinian3122 Рік тому

    Is this a good place for singles?

  • @Deighty181
    @Deighty181 Рік тому

    Was the Royal Caribbean ship old? You said the Princess ship was 2 years old.

    • @StephenandAndie
      @StephenandAndie  Рік тому

      great question. I don’t remember the exact t details now, but it was an older ship that had been revamped more recently. I just don’t know how recently.

  • @karenjoycutajar9501
    @karenjoycutajar9501 2 роки тому +1

    I’m loyal to Royal 😉