Caribbean Princess maintains a laid-back ambiance, allowing for laugh-out-loud fun that's never too boisterous. From baby boomers on the dance floor doing the hand jive to middle-aged cruisers competing with gusto in a paper plane competition and families guessing which silly law is real or not, people are on the ship to have some old-fashioned fun.

You won't find water slides or heart-pounding activities, and while Princess passengers aren't teetotalers by any means (a glass of wine being most people's poison), you won't see anyone staggering around after midnight either. What you will find are gregarious sorts who like to travel to new places, sing along with the piano guy in Crooners and have a good laugh at a guest comic's show. It's not just all silly fun -- some of the ship's best attractions are more cultured. Trivia is standing-room-only and full of die-hard players, art lectures and auctions are well attended and the best stage show is full of operatic arias. Passengers on Caribbean Princess also eat up destination talks and enjoy participating in arts and crafts, and musical instrument lessons inspired by the locales the ship visits. Lest you think Caribbean Princess is all about indoor pursuits, the ship has an impressive four pools and lots of sun deck space, so there's plenty of opportunity for soaking up some rays and catnapping the day away. It also features the Reef Family Splash Zone, with a kiddie pool, hot tub, whale-themed water playground, oversized games and a mocktail bar. Caribbean Princess is also one of the most high-tech ships in the Princess fleet, boasting the OceanMedallion system, which replaces the traditional keycard with a casino chip-sized "medallion" that enables cruisers to order food and drinks on demand from almost anywhere on the ship (using a related app on their cellphone), locate any member of their cruise party and unlock their cabin door before they step in front of it. Uncover the best deals with a Princess expert Anita Thompson Specialities : River Cruises and All Inclusive 81 reviews Contact Agent Danny Fisher Specialities : River Cruises and All Inclusive 33 reviews Contact Agent Katrina Martin Specialities : Family Vacations and All Inclusive 28 reviews Contact Agent Heather Rosing Specialities : All Inclusive and Beach Vacations 19 reviews Contact Agent Lori Hischke Specialities : River Cruises and Honeymoons 16 reviews Contact Agent Emily Forsberg Specialities : Destination Weddings and Disney Vacations 11 reviews Contact Agent Amy Stambaugh Specialities : River Cruises and National Parks 11 reviews Contact Agent Sarah Kelly Specialities : Couples & Romance and All Inclusive 10 reviews Contact Agent Ilana Goldstein Specialities : Luxury Cruises and All Inclusive 8 reviews Contact Agent Kelly Fry Specialities : Beach Vacations and All Inclusive 5 reviews Contact Agent The tech is pretty cool (who doesn't love having a piece of pizza and a beer delivered to them poolside!) but may be wasted on some of the older passengers who aren't so tech-savvy. The remaining cruisers, a mix of ages, though mostly in the boomer set, invariably give the tech a whirl, especially those with kids in tow during the holidays and school breaks. While it may seem at times like Caribbean Princess is trying too hard to offer something for everyone -- multiple dining venues for foodies, a splash park for families, high-tech for the young (or young at heart) -- it all manages to blend seamlessly, creating an overall feel that's refined but comfortable and easygoing as well.

Inclusions Included with your cruise fare: Meals in three main dining rooms, the World Fresh Marketplace buffet, plus meals and snacks at the Salty Dog Grill (excluding the Ernesto Burger), Slice Pizzeria, Coffee & Cones (selected items), International Cafe and Planks BBQ (lunch buffet only); also 24-hour room service (excluding select menu items) Water, coffee, tea (including iced), and select juices in the buffet area All main theater production shows Most daily activities and events onboard, including games and events like the High Seas Heist Movies Under the Stars, including complimentary popcorn Use of the fitness center (excluding classes) and swim-against-the-current pool Use of the sports court and kids splash park Scheduled activities in the Camp Discovery Youth Center through 10 p.m. Not included with your cruise fare: Gratuities ($14.50 per person, per day for interior, oceanview and balcony cabins; $15.50 for mini-suites/Club Class; and $16.50 for suites) Most specialty dining Lotus Spa and Salon services Beverages outside of water, tea, basic coffee and select juices in the buffet Auto-gratuities of 18 percent for beverages and spa treatments Most fitness classes Access to the thermal suite inside the Lotus Spa Use of The Sanctuary sun deck Shore excursions Activities including, but not limited to bingo, casino gaming and wine tastings Internet access/packages OceanMedallion accessories Group babysitting after 10:00 p.m. in Camp Discovery ($5 per child, per hour)\ Photos and art gallery purchases