Live aboard the Regal 1/23

Taking a moment from my R&R to report that everything is lovely aboard the Regal. We were among the first to board and headed directly to the sanctuary to get four chairs for the week. It eventually did sell out but just for sea days and that was around 1 p.m. the day of embarkation. Be aware, is I was not, that even if you are platinum and get there early the elite people are allowed to board before you do. I thought it would be first-come first-served but that was not the case. We were among the ones to get the $100 per person on board credit for not having The Medallion use. While this was lovely. It was even nicer to find that once on board they gave us unlimited WiFi, which is why I am posting here now :-). I am platinum and the notice said it was being offered to platinum and Elite. food has been very good, and the ship is big but beautiful. Be aware that the pool outside of the sanctuary is not heated and rather chilly but there are two hot tubs nearby that make up for it. I was told it is heated when they are in the Baltic. I will check back in if anyone has any specific questions.... I am enjoying myself immensely.

Thanks fo checking in. Glad you are enjoying the Regal. Will on on her in Sept.

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Thanks!

About the Sanctuary... Yes, Elites... Special Groups... and BVE passengers will have the first boarding.

I would almost consider trying to do a BVE for that early boarding alone!

PS: with the new coffee card thing.... do you see notices, or hear of passengers who are buying the card being told, about the new Terms and Expiration?

Enjoy your cruise....

Should be warmer as you go along!!!

PS: with the new coffee card thing.... do you see notices, or hear of passengers who are buying the card being told, about the new Terms and Expiration?

Enjoy your cruise....

Should be warmer as you go along!!!

I will check it out

We were among the ones to get the $100 per person on board credit for not having The Medallion use. OI will check back in if anyone has any specific questions.... I am enjoying myself immensely.

Thank you for taking your time to post. Enjoy your cruise.

Two questions:

1. Do you know the number of staterooms with ***** and where they are?

2. Do you get your $100 OBC automatically from Princess or by your request?

Thanks

CL

Can i ask if you are able to get bottles of rum and cans of coke from room service. and how much they are if it is not too much trouble.

Thanks have a wonderful cruise will be on the Regal in 108 days but who counting. Can check then to see if the pools are heated.

Glad to hear you're having a great time. We disembarked from the Regal on Sunday. We also had a wonderful time. The only issue we had were quite a few reported cases of norovirus. It was to the point were we were not allowed to put our own cream in the coffee. Rather, it was done for us. Luckily, no one in my party was affected, but we were meticulous about handwashing followed by Purel. The bartender in Crooners was amazing. Ask him to pour you a "fountain" with his drink orders. It's quite impressive. Have fun!!! I miss the Regal already!!

Hi and thank you for taking the time to post. We will be on her next week:) Are you noticing or hearing any rumblings about the Noro?

I just have to know, what is a FOUNTAIN !!!

Sounds like something I must try! But won't be on the Regal for months.

Thanks for reporting live.

Enjoy!

Keith

Sorry I didn't find out much. I don't know how many medallions were given out. I only saw a couple people with them. They are attached to their room card. I never got to find out about the coffee card yet but I will when I get there. As far as the onboard credit I requested that by calling princess prior to this cruise as explained in another thread somewhere. Room service does not list the price but they do Supply canned sodas. No mention at all of bottled alcohol but that is probably something you can find on the web. I did notice that for room service Sushi is $12 Burgers $3 along with pizza. As far as the Norovirus we did eat at Alfredo's the first day and were told because of norovirus we could not touch the creamers.. they said the prior week 22 people had the virus. I have heard no reports of anyone on this Cruise Contracting it and we have been allowed to touch the cream and also salt and pepper... I have been on a lot of ships with the sanctuary but have never seen anything like the Parade of food that comes out at 3 to 3:30 in the afternoon... all of a sudden people appear with tray after tray of canopies and sandwiches and scones with whipped cream and jelly and all sorts of delights. I have not been able to enjoy any of them because of the timing...it is always after I have eaten lunch and before I'm about to eat dinner.. oh poor me Lol

Wow, lots of snacks and treats in the Sanctuary!!!

Something new???

Def. wanting to be able to reserve some loungers when we ever get onboard.

I agree about the timing... On a cruise... So many food and drink opportunities and SO little time!!! : )

Hi Momrox1

Thanks for your reply. Have a wonderful cruise!

CL

Taking a moment from my R&R to report that everything is lovely aboard the Regal. We were among the first to board and headed directly to the sanctuary to get four chairs for the week. It eventually did sell out but just for sea days and that was around 1 p.m. the day of embarkation. Be aware, is I was not, that even if you are platinum and get there early the elite people are allowed to board before you do. I thought it would be first-come first-served but that was not the case. We were among the ones to get the $100 per person on board credit for not having The Medallion use. While this was lovely. It was even nicer to find that once on board they gave us unlimited WiFi, which is why I am posting here now :-). I am platinum and the notice said it was being offered to platinum and Elite. food has been very good, and the ship is big but beautiful. Be aware that the pool outside of the sanctuary is not heated and rather chilly but there are two hot tubs nearby that make up for it. I was told it is heated when they are in the Baltic. I will check back in if anyone has any specific questions.... I am enjoying myself immensely.

Was this credit given to you automatically, or did you have to ask for it?

EDIT: OOPS! JUST SAW YOU ANSWERED THIS IN A PREVIOUS THREAD.

Thanks for the update.

Once you get south the weather should warm up. They had were pumping very warm water into the retreat pool twice during our week 7-14.

framer

Enjoy your cruise.

PS: with the new coffee card thing.... do you see notices, or hear of passengers who are buying the card being told, about the new Terms and Expiration?

 

Enjoy your cruise....

Should be warmer as you go along!!!

I just got off the Regal on the 21st, and the coffee cards had an expiration date of 12/31/18 printed on them.

We're going on the Regal next month. Our credit for not having ***** is just $50 per person. The rep told me it's because we booked after the cruise was changed to an "Ocean Medallion Preview" cruise. Someone else on our roll call, though, reported receiving an offer for $60 per person for being in an inside cabin without *****. They booked a year ago and not after the final payment date like we did.

I did notice that for room service Sushi is $12 Burgers $3 along with pizza.

Is the $3 burger charge for regular burgers or for fancy ones.

Regular burgers used to be at no charge.

Is the $3 burger charge for regular burgers or for fancy ones.

 

 

Regular burgers used to be at no charge.

No upcharge for a regular hamburger or cheeseburger. Gone are the Brats!

Taking a moment from my R&R to report that everything is lovely aboard the Regal. We were among the first to board and headed directly to the sanctuary to get four chairs for the week. It eventually did sell out but just for sea days and that was around 1 p.m. the day of embarkation. Be aware, is I was not, that even if you are platinum and get there early the elite people are allowed to board before you do. I thought it would be first-come first-served but that was not the case. We were among the ones to get the $100 per person on board credit for not having The Medallion use. While this was lovely. It was even nicer to find that once on board they gave us unlimited WiFi, which is why I am posting here now :-). I am platinum and the notice said it was being offered to platinum and Elite. food has been very good, and the ship is big but beautiful. Be aware that the pool outside of the sanctuary is not heated and rather chilly but there are two hot tubs nearby that make up for it. I was told it is heated when they are in the Baltic. I will check back in if anyone has any specific questions.... I am enjoying myself immensely.

Thanks for taking the time to do this. We are on her Feb. 25th and will monitor this thread.