"Live" Regal Princess, Oct 26 to Dec 2, Rome to Ft Lauderdale

[dog]

1 hour ago, voljeep said:

are you sure?

 

54 minutes ago, memoak said:

Club class mini suites do not get Sabatini’s breakfast   Club class mini passengers eat breakfast in the club class area of the MDR

I stand corrected.  Yes, we were in a full suite, not a club class mini.  Thanks!!!!

[Lovincruisin1321]

11 hours ago, LACruiser88 said:

Breakfast in Sabatini's, best cappuccino on the ship!

THIS LOOKS DELISH!!!

[LACruiser88]

Another beautiful sunny day in Kotor.  The weather forecast called for temperatures in the low 60's, they got it wrong again.  It was mid-70's, definitely shorts and t-shirt weather.

[Molokai_Traveler]

Everyone please be safe.

 

There are an estimated 800 COVID-19 patients among the 3300 guests and 1300 crew on board the Majestic Princess, which ends its journey in Sydney about 6am today.

[MikeD4134]

anybody on board the Regal have current Covid numbers on the ship?

[LACruiser88]

2 hours ago, MikeD4134 said:

anybody on board the Regal have current Covid numbers on the ship?

We have not heard any mention of covid since boarding on Oct 26th.

[jasbo49]

40 minutes ago, LACruiser88 said:

We have not heard any mention of covid since boarding on Oct 26th.

We were on board from Oct. 15-26. Was not aware of any covid at all. Not saying there wasn't a case or 12, but it was apparently not an issue.

 

Jim

[Molokai_Traveler]

On 11/10/2022 at 7:32 AM, NownZen said:

The new package is the premiere. Notice the e on the end. The old premier is now the plus package.

You are right. Princess said -

 

"On your confirmation, this is what it read when you first booked-

 

“Guests who book this promotion will receive the following: *Premier Beverage Package for all guests in the cabin who have booked the Best Value package. Inclusive of bar service charge. For all guests under the drinking age, the Premier Coffee & Soda Package will be provided as an alternative”

 

 

 

On a confirmation we rec’d after May, it now states-

 

“Guests who book this promotion will receive the following: *Plus Beverage Package for all guests in the cabin who have booked the Best Value package. Inclusive of bar service charge. For all guests under the drinking age, the Plus Coffee & Soda Package will be provided as an alternative”

[LACruiser88]

Today in Dubrovnik the weather was chilly, mid-60's, and breezy.  The day started off cloudy, but it burned off after lunch time.

 

We made it to the old town before the tours showed up and enjoyed a fairly empty "King's Landing."

 

We finally made it to the cable car that takes you way above the city.  We tried a couple of times on prior trips, but the line was way too long.  Today, there was no line at all.

 

I would highly recommend it.  The views were spectacular!  The round-trip ticket is $28 per person.  The restaurant at the top makes the best cappuccinos!

[LACruiser88]

Tonight the DRO told us that the TA segment of our cruise is currently at 2,500 +/- passengers.

[PRINCESS Sweet Pea]

Wow!   Thanks!  This is amazing!

Based on another current thread, I do have a question. I posted on another trip report by accident.  Can anyone here tell us how the beds are on Regal?  They should be fairly new.

[benzimer]

On 11/11/2022 at 8:17 PM, MikeD4134 said:

anybody on board the Regal have current Covid numbers on the ship?

I don't have that info, but my husband and I are sick with a major sinus issue causing a horrible cough.  The medical center has tested us twice in the past week and all are negative.  It seems we must sound like we have it.

[LACruiser88]

6 hours ago, PRINCESS Sweet Pea said:

Wow!   Thanks!  This is amazing!

Based on another current thread, I do have a question. I posted on another trip report by accident.  Can anyone here tell us how the beds are on Regal?  They should be fairly new.

I can only speak on the bed that is in our cabin, it is extremely comfortable.  I don't know how new it is, but we have been sleeping great!

[LACruiser88]

Well the rain finally got us today in Corfu.  It rained on us while walking from the ship to town.  Then it stopped for a couple of hours.  It started raining again just as we returned to the ship at 1:15.

 

The DW was very disappointed that all of the real shops (not the souvenir type) were closed today because it was Sunday.  She normally loves shopping in Corfu.  

 

Another weird thing today is that we do not sail until 11 pm.  We would have liked the late departure from one of the other major ports, not Corfu and definitely not on a Sunday.  🤔

[FLConnie]

On 11/11/2022 at 4:51 PM, LACruiser88 said:

We have not heard any mention of covid since boarding on Oct 26th.

Is the staff wearing masks again with the Majestic outbreak?

[LACruiser88]

11 minutes ago, FLConnie said:

Is the staff wearing masks again with the Majestic outbreak?

There has been no change in mask wearing by the crew since we boarded.  There are a few crew wearing masks, but not many.  

 

As far as passengers, there are not many wearing them.

[GonzoWCS]

Thanks for all of the wonderful updates!

 

Cheers

[loge23]

On 11/9/2022 at 6:50 PM, Molokai_Traveler said:

Are the wines in the premier package of notable better quality?

Better? Yes. Notably so? Meh.

There are still good wines at the Plus level at the Vines, and some other bars - you have to ask. In the MDR and other venues they egregiously list the plus wines by type: i.e.: Cabernet, Pinot Noir, and Merlot. No idea what they're pouring there, but avoid the Pinot Noir unless you have a bad cough and are out of cough syrup. The Cab is passable in a pinch.

Keep in mind that the "premier" wines are still available for the difference of the $12 limit of plus. That option, for us, greatly outweighs the upfront cost of the premier package.

The wines, so far, seem to be in good stock.

As the LACruisers stated, buy in town wherever possible - no problem carrying onboard. In Dubrovnik, don't miss the D'Vino wine bar, just off the Strada. Anita is a fantastic host, very knowledgeable about her robust collection of Croatian wines. Very limited production - get them here!

Cheers, all!

[LACruiser88]

Another great meal today at the MTG luncheon.  Thank you @coo359a2for your company!

[coo359a2]

10 minutes ago, LACruiser88 said:

Another great meal today at the MTG luncheon.  Thank you @coo359a2for your company!

Good Time and Good Food and Good Tablemates!!

[LACruiser88]

Arriving in Messina (Sicily) this morning.  It is not supposed to rain, 🤞.

[loge23]

Quick note about the onboard experience, a topic of great interest on these boards: We haven't had a bad meal yet! Actually, we've had several excellent ones!

[tml1230]

2 hours ago, loge23 said:

Quick note about the onboard experience, a topic of great interest on these boards: We haven't had a bad meal yet! Actually, we've had several excellent ones!

Thanks for the update! that's GREAT to hear!  see you all on thursday1

[LACruiser88]

It turned out to be a nice, mostly sunny day.  Having been to Messina many times, my DW was extremely happy to spend the day in the shopping district.

[jwattle]

On 11/13/2022 at 6:41 AM, FLConnie said:

Is the staff wearing masks again with the Majestic outbreak?

Not trying to be rude, but the Regal doing a Med/TA wouldn't base their Covid protocols on the Majestic's outbreak in Australia...🥂🙂