🌴 Enchanted Princess Cruise Review: Our 7‑Day Caribbean Adventure
I recently booked a 7‑day Caribbean itinerary on the Enchanted Princess, and it ended up being one of my favorite mother‑son trips ever. My boys are getting older, and I’m in that bittersweet stage where they don’t need me quite as much — but they will travel for fun. A week at sea is the perfect way to reconnect, explore new places, and make memories before they’re fully grown.
This review covers:
How we saved big using points, miles, and a casino offer
Our cabin upgrade experience
What we loved about sailing Enchanted Princess
Links to our Alaska and Norway Princess trips
Packing lists, hotel reviews, and more
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💸 How We Saved Big on This Trip
I used a mix of points, miles, and a casino status match to make this cruise incredibly affordable.
🎰 1. Casino Status Match = Free Interior Cabin
In 2023, I opened the Wyndham Business Earner credit card, which (at the time) granted Caesars Diamond status. (Update: This card no longer grants Caesars Diamond.)
I matched my Caesars status to Princess Cruises’ casino program, and Princess offered me:
A free interior cabin
Just taxes + fees to pay
A $200 per person refundable deposit that came back as onboard credit
This alone made the cruise a no‑brainer.
✈️ 2. Flights Using Points
We flew from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale using Southwest Rapid Rewards.
I transferred points from my Chase Sapphire Preferred to Southwest
Total out‑of‑pocket: $22.40 for taxes and fees
Chase Ultimate Rewards are incredibly flexible, and Southwest is one of my favorite partners for family travel.
🏨 3. Pre‑Cruise Hotel Using a Free Night Certificate
We stayed at Hyatt Place Dania Beach using the annual free night certificate from my Chase Hyatt card.
Annual fee: $95
Free night value: usually far more than $95
Room setup: 2 queens + pull‑out sofa (perfect for teens)
Flying in the night before? Here are my favorite hotels near the port with reviews
🧳 Packing for Your Cruise?
These are the exact items I bring on every sailing — organized, lightweight, and mom‑approved: 👉 Packing List for a 7‑Day Cruise
🚢 Our Enchanted Princess Cruise Experience
My youngest agreed to spend 7 days with me at sea, and I started to worry about the interior cabin. When upgrade bids opened, I took a chance — and we scored an unobstructed balcony for just $230 total.
It was absolutely worth it. Even with a partial obstruction, we loved having fresh air and a private place to relax.
We had such a great time that when I asked if he’d sail with me again, he immediately said yes. And because I spent a little time in the casino (hello, blackjack), Princess has already started sending me more casino offers.
🌊 Update: We Loved Princess So Much We Sailed Alaska Too
Since writing this post, we’ve taken another Princess cruise — this time to Alaska, and it was incredible.
Explore our Alaska trip:
Our next Princess cruise is in August, and we are heading to Norway! You can see how I booked that with points and miles here: Norway Cruise
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⭐ Final Thoughts
The Enchanted Princess is a beautiful ship, and combining a casino offer with points and miles made this trip incredibly affordable. More importantly, it gave me a full week of uninterrupted time with my teen — something I’ll never take for granted.
About the Author
Julie is a travel‑hacking expert and the founder of NO POINT LEFT BEHIND, a resource for families who want to turn everyday spending into unforgettable trips. She shares practical guides, points strategies, and real‑life travel experiences to help you maximize every dollar. Stay connected — follow Julie on Facebook for fresh travel tips and join the Travel Hacking Moms Facebook Group to be part of a supportive community of travelers learning together.
