Cruising the Caribbean on the Re_al Princess : A pictorial review

[scubacruiserx2]

OP - what terrific photos! Really enjoying your pictorial review. Looking forward to seeing more! Thanks so much for posting!

 

Thank you , there are plenty more , so stay tuned . :cool:

[MicCanberra]

Wow, I knew the allure was large but landing a plane on her is awesome. I do think it would be safer using Harrier Jump jets instead though.;)

[TSM AND JP]

Great review. Really enjoying this.

Edited February 26, 2016 by TSM AND JP

[scubacruiserx2]

Oh my gosh, the size of the balcony is fantastic. That's one reason I've shied away from the Royal or Regal. We are huge balcony lovers. I'm going to have to reconsider. Now, if you show me a true promenade deck it would seal the deal.

 

Looking forward to the rest of the cruise.

 

 

Us too , that's one of our main factors for cabin choice - but not all balconies on the R class are equal !!! And we can show you a true promenade - but not on the R class :rolleyes:

 

 

Our favorite : Deck 3 HAL Zaandam in Patagonia

 

http://www.hollandamerica.com/main/DeckPlans.action?ship=za_2&deck=lp&deep=0

 

 

 

 

Aft promenade views

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[scubacruiserx2]

Wow, I knew the allure was large but landing a plane on her is awesome. I do think it would be safer using Harrier Jump jets instead though.;)

 

Agreed on the Harrier , but the plane in question looked kinda small , maybe it was a drone :eek:

Edited February 26, 2016 by scubacruiserx2

[scubacruiserx2]

Great review. Really enjoying this.

 

Thank you , and a lot warmer than Toronto , brrrr !

[TSM AND JP]

Thank you , and a lot warmer than Toronto , brrrr !

 

Good thing I'm going on the Regal Princess in another week. Can't wait. :)

[MicCanberra]

agreed on the harrier , but the plane in question looked kinda small , maybe it was a drone :eek:

 

lol,:d

[scubacruiserx2]

We passed some pricey properties on our sail out and behind this one was a man with a megaphone and holding a baby ( the little red dot ) .

 

 

 

 

We were taking some photos of the building where the Port Everglades Webcam is located when this Osprey flew into the frame .

 

 

 

 

The enlargement is grainy , but you can see the webcam and it's microphone in the green circle .

 

 

 

Exiting the inlet looking South

 

 

 

 

and North .

 

 

 

 

We were waving to some friends on the webcam and one of them shared this photo of us . Thanks Nancy !!!

 

 

 

 

We recorded the sail away on a camcorder and posted it online here :

 

 

 

At the 15 second point you can faintly hear the Love Boat theme , but the prop wash was loud !! And at the 2:50 mark you can see some surfers trying to surf the ships wake .

[scubacruiserx2]

We had requested traditional dining , first seating as we like to get to know our waiters and it was located aft , directly below our cabin . However, we were assigned anytime dining which means we can choose from the Symphony or the Concerto both located Midship .

 

 

Menu

 

 

 

I saw 2 mains that I liked - so I ordered both !

 

 

 

 

 

The Curtis Stone Pork Tenderloin

 

 

 

 

And the Texas Chili and cornbread

 

 

 

 

And my DW , Pat found her Alfredo !!

 

 

 

It had been a long day , but after dinner we went up to the MUTS where the Superbowl was beginning . Without jackets it was quite cool and breezy . With an early morning stop in Princess Cays the next day we decided to call it an early evening . :) :D

[MicCanberra]

Great capture of the Osprey.

[MicCanberra]

I am making a bold prediction and tip the Broncos to win the superbowl.;)

[KikisDad]

After almost a year reading your Eclipse review, I am enjoying this one too. Thanks!

[MicCanberra]

After almost a year reading your Eclipse review, I am enjoying this one too. Thanks!

 

The reviews are awesome.:D

[scubacruiserx2]

I am making a bold prediction and tip the Broncos to win the superbowl.;)

 

I'll take the Panthers - if you give me 15 points . ;)

[scubacruiserx2]

After almost a year reading your Eclipse review, I am enjoying this one too. Thanks!

 

Oh my goodness , almost a year ! :eek: Wow , thanks for reading and your persistence with that marathon . I hope that this one won't take that long !

 

 

The reviews are awesome.:D

 

 

And the price is right ! :) :D

[scubacruiserx2]

Predawn sky from our balcony .

 

 

 

 

Followed by the sunrise .

 

 

 

 

 

And afterwards , a trip to an empty International Cafe for coffee and donuts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and a look at the new Princess Patter .

 

 

[trystran72]

Beautiful skies!! (and donuts!)

[Pmorton3360]

Agreed on the Harrier , but the plane in question looked kinda small , maybe it was a drone :eek:

 

The problem is the noise and vibration from the Harrier is too much . Have actually been on the side of a runway when 2 landed. They are very impressive.

[scubacruiserx2]

Beautiful skies!! (and donuts!)

 

A great way to start the day ! :) :D

[scubacruiserx2]

The problem is the noise and vibration from the Harrier is too much . Have actually been on the side of a runway when 2 landed. They are very impressive.

 

DW is from Saginaw , an A. Hill grad . ;)

[scubacruiserx2]

We decided to take our coffee to the Concerto DR and plan the day over early breakfast and the rest of the PP .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here's the breakfast menu

 

 

 

 

We enjoyed a quick breakfast and the coffee in the MDR was surprisingly good . :) :D

[MicCanberra]

I'll take the Panthers - if you give me 15 points . ;)

 

I can give you 10 points, a touch down and a field goal but that's it.;)

[MicCanberra]

A great way to start the day ! :) :D

 

Agreed, but don't forget the coffee.:D

[MicCanberra]

I love Bill Murray in Groundhog day, awesome film. :D