room with a view

38 minutes ago, memoak said:

The app should show the portions of the package

Thanks, yes it's on the app ..but not on our invoice . Guess the app is the correct one . 

Thanks everyone for all your advice we booked  D220 with the  Plus package ...though our confirmation invoice does not show the free casual dining meals (Alfredo/ Vines) ...as mentioned in one of the posts .

3 hours ago, sandancer said:

We are flying to Southampton but luggage free. We have booked The Baggage Company to transfer our main luggage. It’s enough to manage a wheelchair and a good sized Rollator so taking the easy way this time. 

I will remember that if we ever go from Southampton again...thanks 

1 hour ago, sandancer said:

Oh, I don’t know. There have been some great parties on the Shields Ferry. Alas, no more, since Covid there have been no public events. Shame. We’ve done the fly/cruise on Azura and there were still lots of fancy outfits on show. You should wear whatever you are comfortable in. 

Didn't want to drive ..........so taking the train . Unable to take a fly cruise as op on eye makes flying a no-go ..until September then it's NCL Greek Islands .

Thanks everyone for your informative replies . It's our first time with Princess - on past cruises we have seen full military dress and kilts .

Sandancer ... good point about taking a no fly cruise though we are taking a P&O cruise later this year and our Jet 2 allowance is 22kg plus 10kg cabin allowance .

Bit of a change from the Tyne Ferry !!!

Thanks, my husband was considering packing a suit.

Thanks for your prompt reply . Don't mind "dressing up "  ....quite like it !!!  Looking forward to all the restaurants on the Regal . 

We are first time cruisers with Princess .  On the Regal are there set formal nights and are men required to wear a suit /tie ?

We are sailing the British Isles .

thanks 

Thanks ever so much for all the info .Don't like the bathroom setup but it must not bother most people as the cruise is a sell out !!

We are also looking at the Viva ...on there there is so much choice on decks 12,13,15 and 16 .

thanks,

Hi, can anyone help with photos or video of cabin 9225 on the Epic .

Inside and balcony ...thanks 

Appreciate any comments

Having a long think about travel .

The cruise leaves Southampton we live in the North  UK (think Romans and Hadrian) It's a long drive ...bus takes about10 hours .

Can't book a train as the constant strikes over the last 2 years make rail travel risky .

We will probably look at a fly - cruise .

Thanks for all your input .

Happy sailing  

1 hour ago, KKB said:

The advantage of D220 is that it is near the fwd elevators/stairs--and it is an easy 2 flights down to deck 7 (decks 5-7 have all the lower public areas)

 

If you plan to get internet, then Princess Plus VERY much pays for itself.

Gratuities: $16pp/day

Internet $25pp/day (THOUGH this could be shared, one device at a time, if you did not go PPlus)

That leaves $20pp/day for drinks: specialty coffees, sodas, bottled water as well as alcoholic drinks (and mocktails). Even moderate drinkers will get to $20/day easily--2 cocktails or glasses of wine & it's worth it.

 

PPlus also includes 2 free casual dining meals/cruise. 

Now on the Regal this only includes Alfredos, sushi & Vines (essentially just a charcuterie board there). But those are nice alternatives to have.

Also free room service.

A few other less valuable perks--2 free fitness classes, 2 free "Premium" desserts DAILY (the gelato was the only one worth it, imo. The crazy sundaes were insane!)

 

We traveled w/ family who are also moderate drinkers & we convinced them to get PPlus & they agreed it was worth it, even at a break even point.

The difference between Standard and Princess Plus is £600 per person ..not sure of the rate US dollar to £ but the cost would be £1200 for 12 days .

Thanks, you have been ever so kind ... I have seen a video on YouTube .

Going to ring TA this afternoon.

40 minutes ago, Wishing on a star said:

You are right...  the Balconies on this Royal Class ship are small... no doubt.

The Deluxe Balcony will be slightly bigger than the small standard balcony...  Just enough to squeeze in the little two seat 'love-seat'.

the mid-ship bump-out balconies can have a bigger balcony, but as you mentioned, there might not be any available, as these get booked up more quickly!

Have you tried searching by putting in THREE guests?  Perhaps this will show more available cabins.  Princess is known for holding these back for more than two passengers.

If you might consider a AFT wake-view balcony, on some decks, these have nice large balconies.  Not convenient for walking to any forward venues...  But many love the wake-view.

 

The only other option for a larger cabin would be to pay the higher fare for a mini-suite.

These have a larger cabin, a larger bath with a small tub. (no small corner shower with curtain).

They should also have an actual table on the balcony. (not just the small side/footstool table)

 

I don't know how far you are from final payment..  but could consider putting a deposit on a Mini-Suite, as the price could increase....  And keep that option open.  

 

Pull up your cruise and keep checking for any cabins that might open up.

 

Don't worry too much about your Deluxe Balcony not being full mid-ship.

You should still be fine where you are...  and I think you will find that there is no life-boat down below you in your view.

Wow !!! thanks for all the information .Much appreciated .

Now that's a question !!! 

Never sailed Princess but on other ships we prefer deck 10 midships .  

Always between accommodation decks .

Family cabin though there's just the two of us . Like to upgrade to Superior cabin for more room and a bigger balcony .

Looking at photos of Standard Balcony cabins the Princess the balconies are very small . 

Happy cruising !!

13 hours ago, nini said:

We loved the Regal in 2018. D220 is forward and will have a loveseat; however, it is one of the smaller balconies. The balcony will have some overhead coverage which is nice for rain and sun protection.

Thanks, we are going to wait and see if other cabins become available .

23 minutes ago, room with a view said:

Thanks, Sandancer... 

It's a 12 day cruise so 12x32 .. 264 dollars .Did you drive to Southampton ? ..thanks 

5 minutes ago, sandancer said:

For a 14 night cruise you are looking at around £355 per cabin. 

Thanks, Sandancer... 

4 minutes ago, Rick&Jeannie said:

What is your concern about D220? (Other than it not being where you prefer...)

 

We really like that location, being very close to the front set of elevators...

 

 

We are new to the ship ...so were unsure of the position . thanks ...it looks fine .

Thanks for the info ...we have not cruised Princess before ... usually prefer midships on deck 10 on NCL/RCI and  P& O .

Will check out D220 ...thanks

We are considering Regal princess but the only cabin available for our preferred sailing is D220 .

Would have preferred midships ...also the drinks package plus benefits is expensive for us moderate drinkers .

How are the gratuities paid for this category of cabin , and how much per person per day .....thanks

Thanks, everyone 

Yes, that freephone number is not  available .

hi, 

is there a freephone number for P&0 ...been waiting ages on a 0345 number.

thanks, 

Thanks,

I did a mock booking for a SV and the allocated cabin was at the aft ...very similar to the photo.

Fabulous views but I guess  (or us) too much motion.

We prefer midships ..so it's back to looking again with a different ship. .

Great to have such informative replies .