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1 hour ago, DHP1 said:

New update was release 3 hours ago. That was fast. I’m impress. I’m still going to wait until the 5th (?) release before I start using it. 

Just curious how you knew an update was made.

17 hours ago, Eno said:

I can see it all now.  Requirements for the new App were given to both the Development and Testing teams and asked for a launch date.  The date was given and upper management cut it in half and made an announcement on the launch date they wanted.  Marketing then added new requirements during the build and testing phases.  Upper management then asked the Development and Testing managers what was needed to keep their launch date.  As a Testing manager living through many of these types of projects my answer became either a Time Machine or a Delorean.  That is why I am now retired and cruising......

All true. I imagine it was not done in- house. But they still had an acceptance test that was agreed to for payment. Changes now are all add on payments per issue. That keeps the doors open. You know the cycle. 

8 minutes ago, bethfelk said:

Kraken and coke from Ahdnan🇵🇭 as we watch the game that is quickly becoming a slaughter lol. We enjoyed a nice (and very fast, shoutout Jeffrey and Arren) dinner and the Bravo show before coming here to casino bar

How did you find out where to watch the Sooners game.

39 minutes ago, helenb said:

We boarded very quickly as well. Barely had time to sit in the elite lounge! Just waiting now to get far enough from Galveston to use our drink packages.

Let us know how long it takes from pushing off the dock, to drink time if you can . 

Just go have a great time.  I will be interested if you have any tips driving thru or around Houston from North to South on your way to Galveston.

I will be keeping up on your post from Regal.  Thanks. You are a veteran cruiser at age 22.

There are some good YouTube reviews on Gaidos.  It sure looks good 

I had to phone in to make our excursion and specialty dinning reservations. The phone app, and the laptop app did not work.  The laptop and our phones are brand new .  I will not hesitate to call instead of wasting so much time .

My answer after spending the last fourty years working fifty six hours work weeks at a factory is to go ahead and get the premium package. Raid the 401k and eat wherever I want to eat. Marketing seen me coming.

On 12/12/2023 at 9:54 PM, CanadianBurger said:

MDR Dinner tonight was another hit. I cannot express enough how wonderful Head Waiter Magdelena, waiter Armando, and junior waiter Chelsey are. I had the pork loin and it was excellent. 
 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

The oak flavored pork lion looks like ham?

I had to wait until paid in full. Then had to phone in because the app or laptop would not work. I had to call in my excursion too .  After the in call in they did show up on the app .  And I have a brand new phone and laptop.

  My favorite thing is the nostalgic feeling that Princess has as the original "Love Boat" sails out of port blasting the Love boat theme.  Maybe because of the television show, being onboard a princess ship  feels like you are on a vintage cruise from the good old days.

I had to phone call in to make our specialty dinning reservations and our excursion for an upcoming Princess cruise. I was able to log in ok, but the app or the website would not let me complete the reservations as desired.  After navigating the phone call tree, and struggling with a language barrier, I was successful and the reservations showed up on the app.  Like you, I was determined to do it on-line, but now I won't hesitate to call. Sometimes I wish I was not tech savvy, and just booked the whole thing the old fashioned way like I think many must still be doing.

On 12/10/2023 at 3:31 PM, SCX22 said:

 

 

Compared to Celebrity ships, Princess ships feel dated.  The Princess decor on their current ships don't age well.  Murals, dark woods, and carpets with intricate designs don't look contemporary.  Thus, Princess' decision to change the decor of the Sphere Class ships altogether.

 

It's like saying European palaces are elegant, but they are definitely dated.

 

This opinion comes from the eyes of 35 year old.

     The Celebrity Edge class ships have that "shades of gray and white" updated look . It definitely gives a brighter and more open feeling.  The Regal has that elegant look.  What era you grew up in will determine what look you prefer. I like both.

2 hours ago, cattolica said:

Okay……it’s time for me to ask……..

What do you mean when you say “a bit dated in places”?

The Regal Princess is only about 9 years old.  That’s fairly young for a cruise ship.  

 

We have been on about 50 cruises over a period of 30 years (35 cruises on Princess) and I have never seen anything that I would refer to as “dated”.   
 

Thanks

I think elegant can get confused with dated sometimes.  Most new homes and several brand new ships have the popular " shades of gray and white look".   Do you like the atrium of your ship to look more elegant with dark wood and marble, or more like a motel lobby or mall. Both are nice.

3 hours ago, sassycruiser said:

We are on Regal Princess now and it was 6 pm before you could use your package.  We were eating in the crown grill and the server came to tell us.   Definitely more than an hour.  
 

Also, tomorrow’s Patter has a QR code to scan for your Texas tax payments.  

So what did you drink while eating dinner before the server told you.

57 minutes ago, ssb said:

There are no balconies at Tremont .

All parking is Valet that second  weekend and half a block away and easy access .  

No issues with cars .

Yes the Tremont on Saturday night has a wonderful party, with entire area fenced in for private party in hotel , in street for special private viewing of parades and in Ballroom  across street .

Thanks for the corrections and your local knowledge. I just noticed that they are selling tickets to balcony parties on the official Mardi Gras web site, and assumed the Tremont had them based on the unbelievable high rates to get a room.

The Tremont cost $700 per night for that weekend. From what I read, they actually fence off an entertainment area that goes from 20th to 25th, on Strand and Mechanic Streets. No cars allowed in that area for the whole weekend .It appears that balconies at the Tremont are highly desired and possibly some charging spectators to use. I do not know how parking and coming and going would be. Is my car trapped in? You might want to actually call the motel directly with  questions like that.  Do you only have that one night?  I fall into your category of age, I know what you mean. But one night there during the Mardi Gras  might fun if you have a balcony.

I know a beach that is easy to get to. There is no worries of getting back to the ship in time.  It has free lounge chairs . Guest can relax and explore on there own, and even leave anytime they desire.  Showers and gourmet food are nearby on a multi million dollar sailing vessel. And it is free.

     Check out Mahoney Bay beach.

Is there a shuttle or tram to the beach? Do they have resting chairs or benches along the way?  How far of a walk is it?  The overhead chairlift is not an option because of mobility.

4 hours ago, Bgwest said:

It’s now 12:45 on a sea day.  Wonder how the bean counters are feeling about their new “pay for pizza” scheme?

🤣

 

I am happy. I have the premium package.  Just sayin.   That pizza is good.

I had to call them .  

On 12/4/2023 at 8:06 AM, Funroe208 said:

There are Police/Guides when you go into the 23rd Street entrance. They will direct you to the correct lane when you tell them you want Express Parking. There is also an attendant at the lot if you forget the QR code they sent you. Some signage but not a lot. I used Google maps satellite views to get an idea before we arrived.

 

We stayed at a hotel on the gulf side of the island. Left the hotel at 10:30am and were at the lot around 11:30am. Traffic was very heavy. Checked in and on the boat at 12:15pm.

 

Hope this helps.

    Is there anything you would have done differently. We also have seawall motel. Did you like your timing coming and going. Any other tips?  

8 hours ago, Funroe208 said:

There are Police/Guides when you go into the 23rd Street entrance. They will direct you to the correct lane when you tell them you want Express Parking. There is also an attendant at the lot if you forget the QR code they sent you. Some signage but not a lot. I used Google maps satellite views to get an idea before we arrived.

 

We stayed at a hotel on the gulf side of the island. Left the hotel at 10:30am and were at the lot around 11:30am. Traffic was very heavy. Checked in and on the boat at 12:15pm.

 

Hope this helps.

Thank you.  I know the Express lot looks no bigger than a grocery store parking lot and I was worried that they over-booked it. I just did not want any surprises. I was surprised that lot was even available.

Even Judge Judy would throw the book at defendant Royal Caribbean. All cost associated with the cancelled cruise includes cruise cost, motel, airfare, milage and gas, planning  time, miscellaneous. 

    In addition money/cash  in the total 100 percent amount of the cruise cost to be used for another cruise on a different cruise line  or used as desired.

     Ahhh is not an answer.