Shogun Posted June 14, 2013 #1 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Hi All The wait is over we are now only a hundred yards from the port gate and then the boarding line, We have seen the ship, we have heard the ship, seen the fire works, just want to get on board and enjoy, Have met lots of nice CC folks past few days you do not need a new multi million pound ship to have fun and a great time, but I am sure it will just to our enjoyment of meeting friends here in Southampoton. We stayed in the Premier in West quay good location, close to everything, only down side is the shopping mall next door as Mrs Shogun has already hit the shops big time, as we normaly fly in same day, anything we have not packed we do with out, this time she has gone mad, we could use this , that might be handle bag after bag, now cases will be to heavy to fly home with, next post will be in about 2 hurs I hope from the deck of the Royal Princess yours Shogun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhcruiser Posted June 14, 2013 #2 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Safe travels! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted June 14, 2013 #3 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Go get'm Shogun! Have a GREAT cruise and look forward to your reports! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted June 14, 2013 #4 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Have a wonderful cruise. Thanks for taking us along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phabric Posted June 14, 2013 #5 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Will be looking for more. Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted June 14, 2013 #6 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Have a great cruise. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shogun Posted June 14, 2013 Author #7 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Hi All big lines at check in and we were here 30 mins before start of boarding Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big al Posted June 14, 2013 #8 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Hi All The wait is over we are now only a hundred yards from the port gate and then the boarding line, We have seen the ship, we have heard the ship, seen the fire works, just want to get on board and enjoy, Have met lots of nice CC folks past few days you do not need a new multi million pound ship to have fun and a great time, but I am sure it will just to our enjoyment of meeting friends here in Southampoton. We stayed in the Premier in West quay good location, close to everything, only down side is the shopping mall next door as Mrs Shogun has already hit the shops big time, as we normaly fly in same day, anything we have not packed we do with out, this time she has gone mad, we could use this , that might be handle bag after bag, now cases will be to heavy to fly home with, next post will be in about 2 hurs I hope from the deck of the Royal Princess yours Shogun Cheers, you're finally on!! I hope you enjoy your cruise..reviews haven't exactly been sparkling..can you confirm the negatives: smaller cabins & smaller balconies? NO promenade to walk around the ship? Wheelhouse Bar now part of the Steakhouse ( doesn't feel separate) ? and Positives: Atrium & piazza very nice, bars & lounges nice, pool deck water show at night, and Horizon Court greatly improoved? BTW, my ex was from Brechin ( near Dundee), any chance you or Mrs. Shogun sending me some mealie puddings??? We used to sneak about a dozen of those in our suitcase when we visited Scotland in the early 90's..really miss them still..have a Tennants for me to celebrate!! Looking forward to your reports..Cheers! Big Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam Green Posted June 14, 2013 #9 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Fair winds and following seas! Have a wonderful cruise. Looking forward to your reports of and reactions to the Royal Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetbeachgal Posted June 14, 2013 #10 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Can't wait to hear your impressions...I consider you the expert! Bon voyage!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyskie Posted June 14, 2013 #11 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Fair winds and following seas! Have a wonderful cruise. Looking forward to your reports of and reactions to the Royal Princess. Not to hi-jack the thread: Hi Annmarie, hope all is well :) Looks like you're enjoying cruising, hope to see you on another cruise one of these days ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyskie Posted June 14, 2013 #12 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Shogun Thanks for posting live :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoTL Posted June 14, 2013 #13 Share Posted June 14, 2013 This is so exciting, a LIVE from by Shogun on the Royal. I hope you and the misses have a wonderful time. We'll be cruising right along with you both on this thread.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfk60 Posted June 14, 2013 #14 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Here's to safe travels and excellent adventures on the Royal! Looking forward to cruising vicariously through you and the Mrs.!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubofhockey Posted June 14, 2013 #15 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Looking forward to Shogun's thread as he certainly knows Princess and will be able to tell us what new things are hits and what are misses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host CJSKIDS Posted June 14, 2013 #16 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Have a wonderful cruise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsawyer Posted June 14, 2013 #17 Share Posted June 14, 2013 This is what we have been waiting for - a real passenger reporting live from the new Royal Princess. Looking forward to the reports. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I object 2 Posted June 14, 2013 #18 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Bon voyage! We're looking forward to your "live from"...... Safe travels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkw67 Posted June 14, 2013 #19 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xni001 Posted June 14, 2013 #20 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Have a wonderful trip! Looking forward to reading your live feeds!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizziebiff Posted June 14, 2013 #21 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Have a great cruise, really looking forward to your live thread. Great that you saw the fireworks. Keep her safe till I board in Barcelona :) Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted June 14, 2013 #22 Share Posted June 14, 2013 OK Shogun, I'm officially subscribing to your thread so I can get the news immediately. BTW, we too stay at the Premier. I just love the area, just like Mrs. Shogun. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shogun Posted June 14, 2013 Author #23 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Hi All Where to start Checking went as good as it could with a thousand folk arriving a head of time Got to cabin to find Mrs shogun had lost her hand bag Panic more panic need to get off ship folk at gangway saying need to use crew access to get off Once off need to get into bag check area so explain problem and we are escorted to correct area and we get the bag However this is not first drama while at checking my name is called I am escorted down below to baggage handling please on case the kilt the knife now its not real but it is taken off me and told l will get it back when on ship Got back on without being scanned so being a good passenger reported in and got scanned So first thoughts of the ship its a Princess ship if you love the Princess product you will love the Royal Been to spa if you like spas you will never leave this one its massive with its own little pool private room with TV bath treatment area all very VIP crew spotting is fun so many.old faces Even spotted a captain. From the Grand Ship still has Princess CEO etc onboard nice to see hands on Now not everything is 100% but sure these things will be.put right within hours. Just now no internet Spotted small leak in spa so nothing of concern Crew are extra nice big smiles so happy to see passengers As to the balcony well l like insides so not an issue for me however can see those you enjoy a balcony needing to book a suite Will post more once I have eaten Yours Shogun Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted June 14, 2013 #24 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Interesting about the knife. But did they find your wine? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoTL Posted June 14, 2013 #25 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Wow drama and excitement and your cruise has barely started Shogun. Glad you're liking the ship so far. We'll all be anxiously awaiting all your updates.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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