Added: 11/05/2005 |
You may think you are in Heaven on Diamond PrincessLet us consider some of the Diamond Princess amenities. The Princess knows entertainment and the stage shows are very impressive. On the cruise "Piano Man," featuring the songs of Billy Joel, Neil Sedaka, Barry Manilow, Liberace and Elton John, with a piano player and the six-piece as the Diamond Princess Orchestra backing up the troupe of singers and dancers, drew raves. Many particularly enjoyed "Undercover" in its premier season, an entertaining show based on a spy theme: 007 to Austin Powers. During the seven-night cruise on Diamond Princess, you impressively can have three wonderful comedians, as well as a comic magician, performing in both: the Princess Theater and the Explorer's Lounge. There is music virtually at every turn: live jazz in the Wheelhouse, a crooner at Crooner's, karaoke in Explorer's, quieter piano music or strings in the atrium, techno rock (or anything else you want to request) at Skywalkers. Second-run movies are offered in the Princess Theater or Explorer's Lounge. Club Fusion hosts Princess Idol, a ship favorite, basically a talent quest -- several rounds take place throughout the cruise -- based on American Idol.
The casino draws crowds to its clanging slot machines and lively tables, with frequent tournaments and contests (on the Diamond, bingo also draws a huge crowd as does wooden horse racing).
There is nearly always something happening on Diamond Princess activities front: from line dancing classes and art auctions to napkin folding, shopping and beauty seminars. The Princess' Scholarship at Sea program offers courses in photography, computer technology, culinary arts and more. Do not miss the afternoon tea on Diamond Princess, served daily in the Pacific Moon, with sandwiches, pastries and warm scones with cream.
Another must-do, at least once, during your cruise, is the reservations-only restaurant Sabatini's specialty, named for the famous trattoria in Florence, and serving an inspired Italian menu. The cozy venue, with Italian music playing and murals on the walls, is open daily for dinner and occasionally for lunch; a fee of twenty dollars per person is charged.
There are four pools on Diamond Princess, comprising the popular Neptune Pool and the Calypso Pool with a sliding glass roof, providing for all-weather swimming. Little kids also get their own splash pool. The pool near the spa is designated adults-only (there is a nice private sunning space above this pool).
Golfers get plenty of attention with a virtual golf simulator on Sports Deck.
On board the Diamond Princess, relaxing comes easy at the Asian-themed Lotus Spa, where reasonable eighty three dollars will get you a Couples Rasul Ritual, a treatment, involving mud and based on a traditional Moroccan cleansing ritual. The spa's Thermal Sanctuary Suite is a must-do, an oasis with heated mosaic lounge chairs, an Aromatic steam room, a refreshing mint/fog shower and other steam and sauna options.
Children and teens have an impressive amount of designated indoor and outdoor space on the Diamond Princess. All these advantages will undoubtedly play a decisive role, when you are planning your sea voyage next year. If you choose the Diamond Princess Ship, it is going to leave all your requirements satisfied and every member of your family happy for life.
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