darknightsdespiser Posted July 8, 2020 #1 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Just had an email saying our cruise on Grand next year has changed to Regal - horrible ship with no prom deck; and how do we keep the cabin we chose? Absolutely furious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzyape Posted July 8, 2020 #2 Share Posted July 8, 2020 People may have better ideas, but you may have to work with Princess or your TA. Another thought, if possible, find another sailing on the Grand? I'm sorry you have to deal with this (I had heard Carnival did something similar, if I understood properly, some folks were booted off a ship to make room from others who were being "converted" to that sailing). I'll keep my fingers crossed you find a solution that works for you. Counting down the days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted July 8, 2020 #3 Share Posted July 8, 2020 I am voicing my objection to any thread that mentions the replacement of the Grand itineraries with the Regal. Princess may think this is a good move, but I am in the minority that will not sail on these "MEGA" ships. I, too, am wondering how they are going to move passengers equitably from one ship to the next. I guess I will give them the benefit of the doubt and wait for a room assignment. Most likely, I will have to cancel this cruise. I am not in favor of this change. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darknightsdespiser Posted July 8, 2020 Author #4 Share Posted July 8, 2020 I walk round and Mum sits on the Prom Deck, it is what we enjoy; my annual leave is too precious to spend indoors. If we cancel we lose the £100 deposit and the £626 deposit from this year which was going to FCC; absolutely livid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean s Posted July 8, 2020 #5 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Just received my email switching from Grand to Regal and we are not happy. Really enjoy the promenade deck and not having one is a deal breaker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Hag Posted July 8, 2020 #6 Share Posted July 8, 2020 7 minutes ago, darknightsdespiser said: I walk round and Mum sits on the Prom Deck, it is what we enjoy; my annual leave is too precious to spend indoors. If we cancel we lose the £100 deposit and the £626 deposit from this year which was going to FCC; absolutely livid If you end up going on the Regal, you might like it better than you think. My favorite part of cruising is walking laps outside on the promenade. We did a cruise on the Royal last year, and I liked it just fine. It's true that there's no walkable promenade, but the jogging track up on the Sports deck was very nice. I was a happy camper and would cruise on a Royal class ship again like a shot. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted July 8, 2020 #7 Share Posted July 8, 2020 I have had 3 emails this year cancelling all of our cruises, a promenade deck or even a ship would be nice for us. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darknightsdespiser Posted July 8, 2020 Author #8 Share Posted July 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, Sea Hag said: If you end up going on the Regal, you might like it better than you think. My favorite part of cruising is walking laps outside on the promenade. We did a cruise on the Royal last year, and I liked it just fine. It's true that there's no walkable promenade, but the jogging track up on the Sports deck was very nice. I was a happy camper and would cruise on a Royal class ship again like a shot. Have been on it before, not far enough of a walk and nowhere that Mum can sit as she can't get in and out of loungers; I am annoyed with myself for vocally supporting Princess through all this; just checked P and O but nothing as appealing as this itinerary was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted July 8, 2020 #9 Share Posted July 8, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, darknightsdespiser said: Have been on it before, not far enough of a walk and nowhere that Mum can sit as she can't get in and out of loungers; I am annoyed with myself for vocally supporting Princess through all this; just checked P and O but nothing as appealing as this itinerary was Cancel and get a full refund, simple. Who knows with Covid sailing may not even happen. Edited July 8, 2020 by antsp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucedodge Posted July 8, 2020 #10 Share Posted July 8, 2020 24 minutes ago, cr8tiv1 said: I am voicing my objection to any thread that mentions the replacement of the Grand itineraries with the Regal. Princess may think this is a good move, but I am in the minority that will not sail on these "MEGA" ships. I, too, am wondering how they are going to move passengers equitably from one ship to the next. I guess I will give them the benefit of the doubt and wait for a room assignment. Most likely, I will have to cancel this cruise. I am not in favor of this change. Agree. We'll wait and see, but it's a likely cancel. Ship's too damn big. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tert333 Posted July 8, 2020 #11 Share Posted July 8, 2020 I got the note as well. We have done two Regal cruises. We enjoyed both cruises, but I agree a large ship is not for everyone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darknightsdespiser Posted July 8, 2020 Author #12 Share Posted July 8, 2020 14 minutes ago, antsp said: Cancel and get a full refund, simple. Who knows with Covid sailing may not even happen. Non refundable deposit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted July 8, 2020 #13 Share Posted July 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, darknightsdespiser said: Non refundable deposit Significant change, by law you are entitled to a refund. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntornadox Posted July 8, 2020 #14 Share Posted July 8, 2020 At the rate they're selling off the Grand class you may not have much choice in just a couple of years... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vino100 Posted July 8, 2020 #15 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Our Norway cruise was switched from the Grand to the Regal. Is the Regal Too big to get into the fjords? I picked this cruise for the itinerary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygran Posted July 8, 2020 #16 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Not happy with change 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freckles2 Posted July 8, 2020 #17 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Mine has changed as well, the only things is we'd booked Oceanview on the Grand but there is no Oceanview on the Regal, I've no idea what they are going to move me to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsKC08 Posted July 8, 2020 #18 Share Posted July 8, 2020 2 hours ago, darknightsdespiser said: Just had an email saying our cruise on Grand next year has changed to Regal - horrible ship with no prom deck; and how do we keep the cabin we chose? Absolutely furious. Sorry for your switch. We are one's that actually book our cruises based on the ship itself, more than the actual ports. BUT, with that being said, we loved the Regal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted July 8, 2020 #19 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Having been on both ships numerous times, we feel the Regal is hands down the better option. No promenade deck to speak of, but it makes up for that with so many other options. It is larger, but it does not feel like it. Give it a chance, you just might like it. And as some others have mentioned, it looks like the Grand Class of ships will soon be no more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaCruiser72 Posted July 8, 2020 #20 Share Posted July 8, 2020 9 minutes ago, freckles2 said: Mine has changed as well, the only things is we'd booked Oceanview on the Grand but there is no Oceanview on the Regal, I've no idea what they are going to move me to. Most likely obstructed balcony as that is the nearest replacement to and oceanview on the Regal. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted July 8, 2020 #21 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Well, we are very upset as well. You get the Regal and we had our Regal Transpacific cancelled! It was to be our way home from Washington State after a New Zealand cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted July 8, 2020 #22 Share Posted July 8, 2020 BTW- We really do like the Regal!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvpends Posted July 8, 2020 #23 Share Posted July 8, 2020 15 minutes ago, freckles2 said: Mine has changed as well, the only things is we'd booked Oceanview on the Grand but there is no Oceanview on the Regal, I've no idea what they are going to move me to. The obstructed balconies on Royal Class ships are an amazing deal. Hopefully they move you there, or you take the initiative and select a cabin you want yourself. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvpends Posted July 8, 2020 #24 Share Posted July 8, 2020 1 minute ago, nini said: Well, we are very upset as well. You get the Regal and we had our Regal Transpacific cancelled! It was to be our way home from Washington State after a New Zealand cruise. I feel your pain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freckles2 Posted July 8, 2020 #25 Share Posted July 8, 2020 9 minutes ago, AtlantaCruiser72 said: Most likely obstructed balcony as that is the nearest replacement to and oceanview on the Regal. I'll keep my fingers crossed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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