floridalover5623 Posted September 8, 2016 #126 Share Posted September 8, 2016 No probably not because there are many new cruisers to Princess who wouldn't know the difference. I had friends who's first cruise was on the Royal and they loved it. They mostly ate in the buffet and they never mentioned a thing about the small balcony or lack of midship stairs. I didn't make any comments before they sailed because I wanted to see what the first time cruiser had to say. I can say the same about my self in terms of Celebrity. There are so many on that board who complain about the changes. It doesn't matter to me because I don't miss what I never had. Yes I suppose anyone who's never sailed on an older ship might not be offended my the miniscule balcony size or the lack of drink tables in the show lounge or the promenade deck. We found out the hard way after our first cruise. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted September 8, 2016 #127 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Odd how some people are desperate for a balcony and complain about older ships with very few balconies. Well they do in the UK Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Odd how the thread is about center stairs on the Royal. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverprincess Posted September 9, 2016 #128 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Being a yorkshireman I can't disagree with saving brass (money) but sometimes it spoils the initial ideal when half the itinerary is changed (sorry wrong thread I know so will post new one later) happy sailing everyone maybe see some of you Athens to Rome Sept 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverprincess Posted September 9, 2016 #129 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I know Colo, terrible but hey ho we get there in the end and good place to start airing views, just like I did a moment ago ooops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolina Cruisers 2 Posted September 30, 2016 #130 Share Posted September 30, 2016 It was a decision by Mickey Arison to save money. Hi Pam... are you and Nancy on this cruise? If so. yippy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDC1 Posted September 30, 2016 #131 Share Posted September 30, 2016 The lack of outside cabins I'm sure has affected many people from choosing Princess. Not so much the elevator/stairs problem. I suppose the loss of some business doesn't bother them so much. Since they replaced the ocean view cabins with an equal number of balcony cabins that they can sell for more, I think they are happy with the trade off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted September 30, 2016 #132 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Since they replaced the ocean view cabins with an equal number of balcony cabins that they can sell for more, I think they are happy with the trade off.The balcony cabins are obstructed view balcony cabins and are priced less than standard balcony cabins. On many but obviously not all cruises those cabins are priced close to the price of oceanview cabins on other ships and you get the benefit of fresh air and a small balcony with a partially obstructed view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathi Posted September 30, 2016 #133 Share Posted September 30, 2016 The stairs are definitely there and just need to be finished which I understand will cost a lot of money. No need to pay to upgrade these. Instead princess should charge for a visit to a "Special Crew Area" Visit our Special Crew center staircase. Interact with crew members in their native environment. Will you meet the Captain? The Chief Engineer? Who knows what you may encounter in this special area. Only 25.00 per person for the length of your cruise. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JimmyVWine Posted September 30, 2016 #134 Share Posted September 30, 2016 No need to pay to upgrade these. Instead princess should charge for a visit to a "Special Crew Area" Visit our Special Crew center staircase. Interact with crew members in their native environment. Will you meet the Captain? The Chief Engineer? Who knows what you may encounter in this special area. Only 25.00 per person for the length of your cruise. :P The "Not So Ultimate Ship Tour". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookyfudge Posted September 30, 2016 #135 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I think they look ok to me if someone wants to use them that bad go ahead.Tony I would gladly pay more for my cruise fare to have a nice carpeted stairs to use, up to $200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love resorts and cruises Posted October 3, 2016 #136 Share Posted October 3, 2016 No need to pay to upgrade these. Instead princess should charge for a visit to a "Special Crew Area" You made me LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaroo Andrew Posted October 3, 2016 #137 Share Posted October 3, 2016 When someone has a brainstorm that we can save a bit of money here or there the old adage always applies. There is always sufficient time and money to do the job properly the second time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grego Posted October 4, 2016 #138 Share Posted October 4, 2016 When someone has a brainstorm that we can save a bit of money here or there the old adage always applies. There is always sufficient time and money to do the job properly the second time! Yes, that's true. Too bad Mickey had a brain fart when he decided to save a few bucks and not finish off the stairway for passenger use. We have been on 6 voyages on the Royal class ships and the lack of this stairway was never an issue with us. We always booked aft near the stairway there and it was convenient for us. If we wanted to use the forward stairs it was less than a couple of minutes away and the walk was beneficial. If the stairway is important, then book a cabin close by. If you are mid-ship and need only to go a deck or two in either direction use the lift or hoof it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted October 4, 2016 #139 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Yes, that's true. Too bad Mickey had a brain fart when he decided to save a few bucks and not finish off the stairway for passenger use. We have been on 6 voyages on the Royal class ships and the lack of this stairway was never an issue with us. We always booked aft near the stairway there and it was convenient for us. If we wanted to use the forward stairs it was less than a couple of minutes away and the walk was beneficial. If the stairway is important, then book a cabin close by. If you are mid-ship and need only to go a deck or two in either direction use the lift or hoof it. I don't mind walking but if your cabin is right in the area of the central elevators it's aggravating not to have stairs when going to dinner or straight up to the buffet or pool. At least their correcting the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRabbit Posted October 10, 2016 #140 Share Posted October 10, 2016 OK, the ship should be out of dry dock. Any word on what changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bes391 Posted October 10, 2016 #141 Share Posted October 10, 2016 OK, the ship should be out of dry dock. Any word on what changed? According to Cruising Princess Cruiseline with Vickie, yes, the center stairs are now for passengers on the Royal. There were some pictures posted about the dry dock here: https://www.facebook.com/CruisingPrincesswithVickie/?ref=ts&fref=ts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted October 10, 2016 #142 Share Posted October 10, 2016 OK, the ship should be out of dry dock. Any word on what changed? John...this was posted on the Live from the current cruise: Good morning from the beautiful Royal Princess. Since everyone seems interested, the center stairs are supposedly in place but the word is they won't be open for 3 days. Will update later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyro1952 Posted October 10, 2016 #143 Share Posted October 10, 2016 OK, the ship should be out of dry dock. Any word on what changed? Center stairs not yet completed but should be by Ft Lauderdale New way aft stairs from 17 to 16 Some new carpet painting etc not too much visible changes Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted October 10, 2016 #144 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Center stairs not yet completed but should be by Ft Lauderdale New way aft stairs from 17 to 16 Some new carpet painting etc not too much visible changes. Were the side aisles added to the Princess Theater like on the Regal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyro1952 Posted October 10, 2016 #145 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Were the side aisles added to the Princess Theater like on the Regal? Don't go to theater or shows Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyro1952 Posted October 15, 2016 #146 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Center stairs now completed and opened on Royal Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted October 16, 2016 #147 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Center stairs now completed and opened on Royal Thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted October 17, 2016 #148 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Center stairs now completed and opened on Royal Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Happy to hear this. Thank you Princess for listening. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawtooth Posted October 17, 2016 #149 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Is the Regal going to get center stairs anytime soon? Anyone know when they are scheduled for a dry dock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lstone19 Posted October 17, 2016 #150 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Regal is scheduled for drydock following its TransAtlantic in the Spring. Cruise ends in Hamburg; ship resumes two weeks later at Copenhagen. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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