Quick Review from Regal Princess (July 31 - Aug 12)

[mskaufman]

As indicated, this is a quick review and grades.  Happy to answer any questions.  In a couple of weeks will post photos (once I get to them)

 

Cruise Director - A++ - Been on 20+ cruises and Sophie is at the head of the class when it comes to CDs

Entertainment - A - Good variety of productions shows, comics, and singers.

Entertainment Staff - A - Lots of energy. Didn't have to suffer through a trivia host whose English was such that they did not understand the questions.

Medical Staff - A - 20+ cruises and the first time I used the medical center (not COVID, hurt my back).  I went from not being able to walk to walking in about 6 hours.

Cabin Steward - B - Did his job.

Tendering - C- There were three tender ports on this cruise.   On two of the three the tendering seemed disoriented.  In Dublin, some people reported waiting over an hour for a tender.

Service (Allegro MDR) - A - Was just fine.  Call out to Rest Mgt Jose who took take of everything.

Service (Ledo) - B - For some reason it took ten minutes to get  a cup of hot tea at breakfast.  Same for juice.

Food (MDR) - B+ - Everything tasted good and reasonable selection.  I think that the menu people don't know the difference between vegan and vegetarian.  Also, difference between gelato, ice cream, and custard.  Looked like the same thing came out for each.

Food (Ledo) - B - Breakfast was identical every day. Some days dessert was better here than in the MDR (e.g., chocolate fountain)

Use of Medallions - C - Felt like big brother was watching

Account statements - F- Couldn't figure out charges and credits even with help and we only purchased about a half dozen things and cancelled a shore excursion

Ports - A - That's why you take this cruise.

Weather - D- But Princess can control that.  Rained every day - Be prepared.

On Board Shopping - N/A - because I'm not sure why folks would shop for expensive mens watches on board

Shore Excursions - B- Mostly experienced cruisers on this ship but shore excursion staff did not escort people to busses.  Would have been more of an issue for first timers

COVID precautions - There was not someone encouraging the use of hand sanitizer on way into eateries. Very few masks and lots of hacking

Late night food - D - Sometimes after the show you want some food (e.g., burger, cup of tea, pizza).  Only thing open was International Cafe with a basic menu, no obviously complimentary drinks.

[Coolcruise02]

Thanks for the review. Can't wait to see your pics!

[mskaufman]

2 minutes ago, Coolcruise02 said:

Thanks for the review. Can't wait to see your pics!

I have a lot of mail to catch up on before working on pics.  Thanks,

[mskaufman]

A Scotland picture to start

 

[mskaufman]

In the review I should have also called out Adela on the entertainment team for great energy

[mskaufman]

Pictures

 

https://link.shutterfly.com/02WybNRRvCb