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on our May cruise on the regal this year you could purchase the plans on board. there seemed to be daily walk through tours (non intrusive and quick) with individual passengers, Yup, its called the thermal spa.

recently we took a 21 day transatlantic and British isles cruise on the regal...we LOVED it!...and someone above said , we used it several times a day....sometimes 3 times a day! having said that we wouldn't do it on a port intensive cruise. enjoy your cruise!

you said it while I was thinking it!!

Suekel, thanks for the update! Sorry to hear about the issues. Just told my wife I'm glad we aren't doing a transatlantic crossing on her! safe journey home.

as the above poster stated .....run...to Alfredo's....you won't regret it! 3 cruises on the regal within last 14 months and its ALWAYS our first lunch spot... safe journey....

thanks UT-vols fan!....GO GATORS!

Thanks very much to ALL the posters above! Great information as we prepare for a fall cruise on the island princess. Travelers07- as you are currently on board, any additional observations would be appreciated ...and safe travels!

you may want to check if your credit cards have a foreign transaction fee...a lot do...that 3 % to 5 % "fee" adds up quickly.

thanks for the kind word and feedback! it sounds like Suekel is off to a great start! Not for nuthin but 43 years ago ....an underachiever living in Florida (me ) met a girl born in Grand Rapids Michigan.....she took pity on me as I could not grasp that whole " where you from on the "hand " map of Michigan.....married her 42 years ago!

we board next month from port everglades to Quebec city.... very much looking forward to your thoughts and comments! safe journey!

thanks for the RECENT first hand experiences on the ship!

OK......am I there first person ere googling " endodonist?

I forgot to mention.... although the Paris metro system is VERY efficient, there are a LOT of steps up and down...withyour luggage, in a new city etc., I highly recommend a taxi until you can drop off the luggage.

yes on taxi and car servix=ces... we just did that a few weeks ago...after exiting the train platform in Paris follow signs to official taxi area (currently turning right from the platform to the side door). DO NOT accept an offer of a taxi in the train station or while walking to the taxi area as they will be unlicensed and will charge absurd amounts. At the stand have your address of hotel written down on paper, verify the driver takes credit card and finally make sure he or she actives the meter, we travel to Paris twice a year for weeks at a time. As mentioned above, like any big city, be alert and keep your belongings secure. we feel way more comfortable and safe in Paris than we do in NYC.

Very much enjoying and following your reports! we got off the Regal a a few weeks ago and LOVED every minute of the cruise.we too took the national express bus, back to London, and were very satisfied with the cost and service.... the staff on board the Regal are incredible...after 22 days on the ship we felt like we were leaving family behind! Thank you safe travels!

we got off the Regal in Southampton a couple weeks ago. we did early walk off at 0700. There were about 50 people waiting in line in front of us. We were off the ship AND in a taxi by 0710...very easy and efficient! we had a 0900 national express bus to London scheduled, they were kind enough to let us jump on the 0800 bus... have a safe cruise!

we very much enjoyed your posts and GREAT attitude! By chance is your. TA on the Sky in March 2024? we have that booked...thanks again!

Steelers0854, we disembarked Monday just as you were joining the Regal. Very much enjoying your report! After the transatlantic crossing, and 8 days around the UK, we REALLY didn't want to leave the Regal....So I am reliving the incredible cruise through your words and pictures. To us, the outstanding crew members really made a wonderful cruise pure perfection! Not for nuthin, but after significant study I found the almond croissants in the IC on the Regal to be almost as good as the one I enjoyed in a Paris boulangerie earlier this week! Thanks again for taking the time to share your story and Safe Travels!

Nicole and Pete...very fair question! 15 years ago on a cruise ship disembarkation in the Caribbean ... I watched a guy whose 4 pack cardboard box of liquor broke during the process.of leaving the ship.... After his wife said "oh crap"..."what do we do now????" ...this well prepared husband and savvy traveller ...pulled out a roll of silver duct tape and safely secured the cargo......it was a moment that changed my travel priorities..... in the years following... my now ever ready roll of duct tape has secured a loose window in a black taxi in London so as to not delay on our way to Heathrowe airport....Last year it repaired a handle on a piece of samsonite luggage at Charles Degaulle airport on PARIS....AND, just last week defeated a really annoying light sensor in our cabin on the regal princess in Ireland... as I have over the years developed and I did change from traditional silver duct tape to a roll of speciality "university of Florida gators " duct tape... In full disclosure...and a real follower and fan of LA cruiser 88's postings ..... black electrical tape recently has peaked my interest!

just off a 22 day cruise....there are a lot of great suggestions above....BUT !.... I am surprised after 19 replies .....that no one suggested duct tape! dont leave home without a small roll! have a great cruise!

When you arrive at the port in Southampton, if you see guy being dragged off the ship against his will, that will be me. We boarded at port everglades on April 16h. and disembark Monday. You are in for absolutely wonderful experience.. Th crew is outstanding. the food good to excellent, and the ship is in great polished condition. No doubt this experience rates in the top 3 of our 30 cruises... A few of the complaints I have overheard from fellow passengers are minor in nature to simply ridiculous, and not worth mentioning. Hope you have aa safe and memorable cruise!

we are currently on the Regal for 22 days. First 15 was a transatlantic and now week around the UK.. we have the package deal on the thermal spa (first time) and LOVE it. We have found it to be very clean and well stocked. and never overcrowded. Very attentive and friendly staff. Since this is a B2B cruise I could have cancelled the thermal spa for the 2nd portion of the cruise if we didn't enjoy it .II is a wonderful experience each and every day! We have no need for a lock for the locker and just put the medallion in the pocket of the very comfortable supplied robes. .

Greetings once again from the regal princess. our TA is almost over and we arrive in Southampton on Sunday.... we very much look forward to your additional information and round up! Thanks in part to your incredible writings and pictures....(and after a few glasses of wine!!) while on board last evening, we just booked the WC 2025 on the island princess. our son will not be not appreciate the negative impact on his inheritance, but such is life.... Have a safe journey home......

Thanks very much! 3rd cruise on the regal since the shutdown,,,the ship and the crew , as always, are incredible! safe journey to England!

we boarded the regal princess Saturday for a transatlantic crossing....for us it was VERY quick and seamless. at the port at 1030....on board at 1100...typical great princess staff. tons of people departing and boarding early which is to be expected. Many of them with a dazed /confused looks on their faces...not sure how they even got TO the port! having said that, there surely will be those passengers who will complain about winning a Cadillac but really wanted a Mercedes!