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CONTEMPORARY CRUISE SHIP CHRONICLES:
MV PACIFIC PRINCESS (2)
Princess Cruises, Santa Clarita, California
by Peter Knego

Published July 1, 2003. All images and text copyright Peter Knego (unless otherwise noted).

Page Five: PACIFIC PRINCESS (2) Tour: Suite and Cabin Accommodations

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In all, there are 22 cabin categories on board PACIFIC PRINCESS, although the distinction between many of the grades is based upon location and not any variance in amenities. All cabins feature the following: twin beds which can be converted into a queen-size bed; spacious closet; bathroom with shower; hairdryers; private safe; multi-function phone; turndown service with pillow chocolates; multi-channel music system; and remote-controlled color television (movies, CNN, ESPN, TNT, Discovery, and other exclusive programming).

Mini-suites feature these additional amenities: sitting area with sofa bed; private balcony; bathroom with tub and shower; terrycloth robes; refrigerator/mini-bar.

Suites feature the aforementioned and: larger private balcony; guest bathroom; sitting area that converts for dining; full bathroom with whirlpool tub; and entertainment center with two televisions, CD player, receiver, three speakers.

Suite 7004 is located in the forward port corner of Deck 7. This view shows the sitting area in a port-facing view. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2003.

Suite 7004 bedroom, facing aft. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2003.

The large balcony of Suite 7004, facing port. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2003.

The marble appointed full bathroom of Suite 7004. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2003.

The guest w/c of suite 7004 is larger than the full w/cs on other ships. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2003.

At the top level of accommodation are the ten full suites in category OS, located at the forward (Decks 7 & 6) and aft corners of Decks 8, 7, and 6. They measure between 786 and 962 square feet, including balconies.

Category AB mini-suite 8048 is on the port side of Deck 8 and is shown here facing port. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2003.

8048 facing starboard. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2003.

8048's balcony, facing aft. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2003.

The bathroom of mini-suite 8048. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2003.

There are fifty two mini-suites in categories AA, AB, and AC on Deck 8, measuring 322 square feet, including balconies.

Mini suite 8046, shown facing port, is specially equipped for handicap access. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2003.

The modified, handicap-access bathroom of mini-suite 8046. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2003.

Of the mini-suites, two (8004 and 8046) have been specially modified for wheelchair access.

Category BB Cabin 7038 is located on port Deck 7 and is shown in a port-facing view. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2003.

7038's balcony, facing forward. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2003.

7038's standard w/c. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2003.

PACIFIC PRINCESS has 170 outside cabins with balconies in categories BA, BB, BC, BD, BE, and BF on Decks 8, 7, and 6. These rooms measure approximately 216 square feet, including balconies.

Category CC outside deluxe cabin 7006 is located on forward port Deck 7. It is distinguished by its large, round "porthole" . Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2003.

Category D outside cabin 4016 is located on forward port Deck 4. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2003.

Category D outside cabin 4052 is located on midships port Deck 4 and is configured for handicap access. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2003.

The handicap accessible w/c in cabin 4052. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2003.

There are 76 standard outside cabins with a slight variance in categories CC, C, D, E, F, GG, and G located on Decks 7,6,4, and 3. These rooms measure approximately 206 square feet.

Category H Inside cabin 8034 is shown set up with two twin beds in this forward facing view. It also has special handicap facilities. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2003.

Category H inside cabin 8036 is shown set up with one queen-size bed in this aft-facing view. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2003.

There are 26 inside cabins on PACIFIC PRINCESS in categories II, I, J, K, and L on Decks 8, 7, 6, and 4. They measure approximately 158 square feet.

With Special Thanks To:

Julie Benson, Tori Benson, Martin Cox, Kelly McCarthy, Captain AS Varsamis

For more information, please contact Princess Cruises

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