hubofhockey Posted December 22, 2013 #101 Share Posted December 22, 2013 The sum of it's parts is greater than than the whole even with a few short comings. I usually book an aft cabin to enjoy the aft pool on other Princess ships. But on the Royal I used the retreat pool, and the atmosphere there was very peaceful. I really enjoyed it. I also enjoyed the huge horizon terrace. It was my place to hang out. There are probably degrees of greatness. I don't think there is a way to measure it, so each interprets it his own way. I wouldn't complain when a Baltic cruise turns out to be a bargain on a 'great' ship. There is so much to enjoy and a big discount is just icing on the cake. I'm not complaining. I'm expecting a good ship and a great time. I'm just surprised that, after reading the reviews, that some consider it a great ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castlegetaway Posted December 23, 2013 #102 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Thanks for sharing the video, really loved it! Can't wait til March when we are doing the Eastern Caribbean on the Royal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carib Posted December 23, 2013 Author #103 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Thanks for sharing the video, really loved it! Can't wait til March when we are doing the Eastern Caribbean on the Royal! Thanks, I am glad you loved the video. March will be here soon even though time seems to drag when your anticipation is high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynwar Posted December 23, 2013 #104 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I'm going to go back and review the video. I watched it after it was first posted, but now that we live close to each other, I will look for you. I don't remember, were you in it? Can you repost the link so we don't have to go back several pages? If not, I'll do it. I missed the Royal Princess leave yesterday but did see a picture of her leaving the port posted by someone. Here we go, again. lol Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!! Lynne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carib Posted December 23, 2013 Author #105 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I'm going to go back and review the video. I watched it after it was first posted, but now that we live close to each other, I will look for you. I don't remember, were you in it? Can you repost the link so we don't have to go back several pages? If not, I'll do it. I missed the Royal Princess leave yesterday but did see a picture of her leaving the port posted by someone. Here we go, again. lol Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!! Lynne Lynne if I have to make a quick diagnosis, I will have to say you are addicted to cruising. :) What better addiction? Right? And that will be the pot calling the kettle black. When you look at the video again you will see both Lenora (Leni) and me in it. You have a great Christmas. Here is the link again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenW Posted December 29, 2013 #106 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Hi Carib Thanks for sharing such a great compilation. I'm looking forward to my turn on the Royal in June2014, and seeing something like this in advance gives me a better perspective on what I want to do. First stop: International Café ! Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carib Posted January 1, 2014 Author #107 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Hi Carib Thanks for sharing such a great compilation. I'm looking forward to my turn on the Royal in June2014, and seeing something like this in advance gives me a better perspective on what I want to do. First stop: International Café ! Many thanks. It's 2014 Steven. In less than 6 months you will be on the Royal. I know it's hard waiting, but it comes. I am sure you will have a great time on the Royal. The International Café is a dangerous place. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted January 1, 2014 #108 Share Posted January 1, 2014 It's 2014 Steven. In less than 6 months you will be on the Royal. I know it's hard waiting, but it comes. I am sure you will have a great time on the Royal. The International Café is a dangerous place. :) David; A dangerous place indeed.....:):):) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7leagueboots Posted January 1, 2014 #109 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Brought back some memories...thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI66774 Posted January 1, 2014 #110 Share Posted January 1, 2014 The sum of it's parts is greater than than the whole even with a few short comings. I usually book an aft cabin to enjoy the aft pool on other Princess ships. But on the Royal I used the retreat pool, and the atmosphere there was very peaceful. I really enjoyed it. I also enjoyed the huge horizon terrace. It was my place to hang out. There are probably degrees of greatness. I don't think there is a way to measure it, so each interprets it his own way. I wouldn't complain when a Baltic cruise turns out to be a bargain on a 'great' ship. There is so much to enjoy and a big discount is just icing on the cake. I don't know how much of a discount there will be on the Baltic cruises. They seem to be selling pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendon Posted January 1, 2014 #111 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I just watched your video. Thank you so much for a wonderful taste of what I can expect next month!!! Beautiful ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippi_y Posted January 1, 2014 #112 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Fantastic! Thank you for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baronessk Posted January 1, 2014 #113 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I did a ship inspection of the Royal in November. Just off the Ruby. Think I need to book my next Christmas cruise on the Royal after watching your presentation. Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denali2003 Posted January 2, 2014 #114 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Hello. Did you happen to notice if there were any arts & crafts during the sea days? The TA we did on the Emerald in 2012 did. Was wondering if the Royal & Regal will. We will be on the westbound TA on the Regal in Oct 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted January 2, 2014 #115 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Hello. Did you happen to notice if there were any arts & crafts during the sea days? The TA we did on the Emerald in 2012 did. Was wondering if the Royal & Regal will. We will be on the westbound TA on the Regal in Oct 2014. My wife said that our late 2012 TA on the Crown had some arts & crafts things but in October 2013 doesn't recall anything on that TA. A roll call member had other passengers who were interested in knitting so the Patter listed her "knitters & natters" get together. However we don't recall receiving a "Scholarship at Sea" flyer nor remember reading about any of these types of classes including arts & crafts. There were several "seminars" presented daily but they were merely spa sales pitches. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carib Posted January 2, 2014 Author #116 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Hello. Did you happen to notice if there were any arts & crafts during the sea days? The TA we did on the Emerald in 2012 did. Was wondering if the Royal & Regal will. We will be on the westbound TA on the Regal in Oct 2014. Thanks everyone for the nice comments about the video. Regarding arts and crafts, I agree with Frank, I don't recall any organized classes. But on a ship that large you can miss some things. I roamed around a lot and I didn't see any. I did see a lot of people knitting, crocheting, etc. I am surprised how many people do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted January 3, 2014 #117 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Hello. Did you happen to notice if there were any arts & crafts during the sea days? The TA we did on the Emerald in 2012 did. Was wondering if the Royal & Regal will. We will be on the westbound TA on the Regal in Oct 2014.I don't remember an arts and crafts "class" and unlike other cruises, there were no needlepoint kits available. The first sea day, Sam (the CD) put a crafts get-together on the schedule for 9am in Club 6. Every sea day after that, we got together there at 9 am whether it was in the Patter or not. I'd say 20-30 ladies were there most days doing needlepoint, knitting, crocheting, counted cross-stitch, etc., even sharing needles and exchanging patterns. Most had their own projects, some had extra yarn or people bought something while in port to work on. Here is a photo of some of us: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denali2003 Posted January 3, 2014 #118 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Wish I knew how to knit :( The A&C they had on the Emerald was making greeting cards with scrapbook supplies. Sad to see the ceramics go. On TAs that's the perfect time to do them - plenty of sea days to complete and put in kiln. Another question about the Royal: The Enclave - who used it? How much was it? How long can you stay in there? What can you use / have access to? Thank you for all your help! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carib Posted January 3, 2014 Author #119 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Wish I knew how to knit :( The A&C they had on the Emerald was making greeting cards with scrapbook supplies. Sad to see the ceramics go. On TAs that's the perfect time to do them - plenty of sea days to complete and put in kiln. Another question about the Royal: The Enclave - who used it? How much was it? How long can you stay in there? What can you use / have access to? Thank you for all your help! :D I am hoping someone who has used the enclave and knows the answers will let you know. I never used it or inquired about the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog on water Posted January 4, 2014 #120 Share Posted January 4, 2014 You posted this a month ago and I Finally opened it.....what a great presentation! Loved it and am really excited to get on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carib Posted January 4, 2014 Author #121 Share Posted January 4, 2014 You posted this a month ago and I Finally opened it.....what a great presentation!Loved it and am really excited to get on board. I am glad you finally decided to open it. Lots of people when they see it's youtube never bother to open it. I hope others take the gamble. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denali2003 Posted January 14, 2014 #122 Share Posted January 14, 2014 A question for those who were on the TA. Do you know if the Princess Theatre had a Back Stage Tour? When we were on the Emerald for a TA, they did. We will be on the Regal in Oct for a TA and was hoping they would have one. They are quite interesting and fun. You get to meet the cast and have a Q & A session prior to the tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted January 14, 2014 #123 Share Posted January 14, 2014 A question for those who were on the TA. Do you know if the Princess Theatre had a Back Stage Tour? When we were on the Emerald for a TA, they did. We will be on the Regal in Oct for a TA and was hoping they would have one. They are quite interesting and fun. You get to meet the cast and have a Q & A session prior to the tour. I believe the back stage tour is part of the Ultimate Ship Tour.....:):):) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted January 15, 2014 #124 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I believe the back stage tour is part of the Ultimate Ship Tour.....:):):) Bob Yes, it is a party of all USTs, but most Princess cruises I have been on also have a shortened free version of it for anybody that wants to attend. Usually lasts about 45 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted January 15, 2014 #125 Share Posted January 15, 2014 A question for those who were on the TA. Do you know if the Princess Theatre had a Back Stage Tour? Yes, it is a party of all USTs, but most Princess cruises I have been on also have a shortened free version of it for anybody that wants to attend. Usually lasts about 45 minutes. I checked the Patter from my Royal TA & they did have the free Princess Theater Backstage Tour. And like 'caribill' had if offered on our other cruises just like the Culinary Demonstration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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