We’re DONE with Royal Caribbean… 6 Reasons We Chose Princess Instead - Video

In this video, we share the 6 biggest reasons why our family has chosen Princess Cruises over Royal Caribbean — indefinitely. This is an honest, side-by-side comparison of two smaller cruise ships: the beautiful Grand Princess and the elegant Jewel of the Seas.

To be clear, we are comparing small ship vs. small ship — not mega ships. We prefer cruise ships under 3,000 passengers and have no interest in floating cities. While Royal Caribbean International absolutely has newer and larger ships, this video focuses strictly on our personal family cruise experience aboard these two specific vessels.

Here are the 6 reasons we choose Princess Cruises:

???? 1. Service
We break down the difference in crew attentiveness, hospitality, personalization, and overall guest experience. From dining room service to stateroom attendants, we discuss how service impacted our cruise vacation.

✨ 2. Ship Condition & Maintenance
We compare overall upkeep, cleanliness, décor, maintenance, and public space condition. Even though both ships are older vessels, we share why one felt more refreshed and well-maintained during our sailing.

????‍????‍????‍???? 3. Discovery Kids Club
As a cruising family, kids programming matters. We tour and discuss the onboard youth program, activities, organization, and overall vibe of the Princess Discovery Kids Club versus Royal Caribbean’s youth offerings.

???? 4. Pools & Spas
We show personal footage of the pool decks, hot tubs, adults-only areas, and spa spaces. We discuss layout, crowding, relaxation atmosphere, and overall enjoyment of the outdoor spaces.

???? 5. Use of Space & Layout
Flow matters on a cruise ship. We compare how each ship uses its square footage — from lounges and public areas to quiet spaces, the piazza/centrum concept, seating availability, and how crowded (or not) the ship feels.

???? 6. The Princess Medallion
We explain why the MedallionClass experience was a game-changer for us — including OceanNow delivery, easy embarkation, contactless stateroom entry, finding family onboard, faster service, and overall convenience.

We’re sharing our real-world cruise experience to help other families decide which cruise line and ship style fits them best. Every cruiser is different — this is simply why Princess works better for our family right now.

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00:00 - Intro
01:32 - Service
03:34 - Ship Condition
05:45 - Discovery Kids
08:03 - Pools & Spas
10:14 - Use of Space
12:31 - Princess Medallion