Everything "Positively" Royal: All the Positives, Please list somethng positive.

[sssteele]

We're booked and paid in full for our 1st TA and celebrating our 45th anniversary. Selected this sailing to return to some places we've enjoyed, see new things, and meet the lovely people we've shared the past year with on CC. We also love the food, the great martini's, and the wonderful crew members who serve us all.

 

We've found that when you look for good things and nice people, you tend to find them.

 

Hope you all find what you're looking for on the Royal.

 

Joanie

[dmwnc1959]

We're booked and paid in full for our 1st TA and celebrating our 45th anniversary. Selected this sailing to return to some places we've enjoyed, see new things, and meet the lovely people we've shared the past year with on CC. We also love the food, the great martini's, and the wonderful crew members who serve us all.

 

We've found that when you look for good things and nice people, you tend to find them.

 

Hope you all find what you're looking for on the Royal.

 

Joanie

 

I'm thinking now 14 days won't be enough! :eek: :D I'm glad that I've booked Regal Princess for January 2015. Might have to turn that into a B2B as well. ;)

[TorontoTL]

Thanks for keeping that list that just keeps growing updated Gracie!:D

[gracie65]

See the updated list below thanks to our friend Dave!!

Edited June 30, 2013 by gracie65

[gracie65]

Sorry this didn't copy and paste right. Will have to work on it and repost.

[gracie65]

1. More new and enhanced Dining Options to choose from

2. Adult-Only Retreat Pool

3. Curtains in the Mini Suites to separate sitting area

4. A Brand New Design for Princess

5. Expanded Piazza and Atrium

6. More Horizon Court choices and stations

7. Shampoo and Conditioner installed in showers

8. More tables for 2 in MDR's

9. Gelato's for sundaes and cool tasty sweets

10. Beautiful MDR's with all new decor

11. Piazza gives us back the WOW!!! factor

12. Sea Walk Bar for 5pm cocktails and Flair Shows

13. People watching in the Piazza

14. Hand held shower thingy

15. Bellini's Bar

16. New open layout of Horizon Court

17. TRX Classes in the gym

18. Jogging track with outside circuit training stations

19. Couch and two flat screen TV's in all Deluxe Balcony rooms

20. Hugely Expanded Alfredo's menu

21. Wash stations at Horizon Court entrance's

22. More places to people watch

23. More seating at MUTS

24. Whole "new" ship experience

25. The new ship smell

26. Club 6 to hang out late nights

27. Seeing old friends and meeting new one's on Royal Princess

28. Exploring the shops around the mini-atrium

29. International Cafe with expanded seating and more windows

30. Aerobics studio with Cycling classes in fitness center

31. New digital signage all over the ship

32. Dedicated Pastry Shoppe

33. Crown Grill and Wheelhouse Bar combo

34. Expanded Vines with more windows

35. Expanded Crooner's

36. Huge area aft on Sun Deck with space for lots of loungers

37. Overall Princess Experience on the new flagship

38. Hearing the Love Boat horn!!!

39. Full sized basketball court

40. Mini Suite for 2 unrelated people having privacy

41. Walking extra steps to the forward elevators to burn calories.

42. Sea Walk during the day and at night. Blue neon glow at night.

43. Up to # 7 for the shelf in the shower (we may have to start a traveling

circus after we have all sailed and received our "Royal" training!!)

44. Bigger enhanced entertainment acts in the atrium

45. Champagne Waterfall with Captain Tony Draper or Captain Dino Sagani

46. The Crab Shack

47. Yet another lover of the shower ledge ( we are all easily excited or pleased

one)

48. Comfiest Beds ever on a Princess cruise ship

49. Updated Vista Lounge

50. Best Picture and sound quality on MUTS ever!

51. New Chef's Table Lumiere

52. Retreat Pool Cabanas

53. New huge TV's in staterooms

54. Patter and stateroom account visible via

ipad/mobile 55. Funky chairs outside Princess Live!

56. Cruise card used at laundry instead of change

57. Apple Pie at Alfredo's

58. Choreographed fountain and lights shows

59. First brand new Princess ship since 2008

60. Making Limoncello instead of Lemonade (love this one!!)

61. Many will sail The Royal which will mean less crowds on Grand Class Ships

62. Aft couches near Outrigger Bar great to watch the wake and relax

63. The new Wine Makers Dinner

64. New evening BBQ menu options at Trident Grill

65. Fondue's for eats and treats

66. Laser Shooting Range

67. Ping Pong tables and sofas at the games area

68. Looking up at the funnel wings from Center Court

69. Cuban Sandwiches at IC

70. Ocean Terrace Seafood Bar

71. Jacuzzi at the Retreat Pool especially on a port day

72. Discovering a brand new ship

73. Searching deck by deck for all Memories at Sea Winners.

74. Art & Architecture mobile tour

75. Checking daily onboard schedules of all things Royal Princess on the

Intranet

76. Burritos, chips and salsa at Outrigger Bar

77. Flight's and Bites in Vines

78. Four brand new shows in Princess Theater

79. Piano music at Crooner's from the 'Olive Piano'

80. No smoking in most inside interiors

81. Relaxing in new Wheelhouse Bar

82. Celebrations Gift Shop

83. New refrigerator magnet (for Dave)

84. FREE in stateroom movies and shows on demand

85. Padded Head board (first time I have seen this one, love it too!!)

86. Bigger shower

87. Larger soap dish in shower

88. Wide promenade with loungers and tables

89. Views from the fwd Sky Deck at Sail Away

90. Better seating options at Horizon Court and Horizon Bistro

91. Larger Putting Green course

92. More automatic doors

93. Well organized shore excursion staff desk in mini-Piazza

94. Variety of Inaugural Season Logo items

95. Hand picked friendly Princess crew

96. Larger Sanctuary

97. Expanded and enhanced centers for kids and Teens

98. Largest Thermal Suite of any Princess ship

99. New massage rooms for couples in the Spa with expanded pre-treatment lounge

100. Digital Photo Gallery

101. Sabatini's for lunch

102. Discovering a new favorite tea at the Tea Towers

103. Super Tuscan Wine Tasting events

104. Seeing the Wyland art mural up close

105. Daily Pub lunches

106. Checking out all of the new entertainment options in Princess Live!

107. Larger, new design for Princess Theater

108. Concierge Lounge for Suite Guests

[gracie65]

There we go that looks more like it.

[tikilite]

curious about spa treatments...in the past if you booked a spa treatment you were able to use the retreat area free for the day...is this still true on Royal?

[gracie65]

curious about spa treatments...in the past if you booked a spa treatment you were able to use the retreat area free for the day...is this still true on Royal?

 

I know if you are referring to the Retreat Pool it's at the front of the ship and is The Adult Pool area and is free. The Sanctuary is all the way forward and is the fee paid area. I think I have seen $15.00 for 1/2 day and 25.00 for all day.

I think I saw a post from someone that said you could use the Enclave the same day you had a spa treatment. Hopefully someone that knows will jump in to clarify.

[Woobstr112G]

We're booked and paid in full for our 1st TA and celebrating our 45th anniversary. Selected this sailing to return to some places we've enjoyed, see new things, and meet the lovely people we've shared the past year with on CC. We also love the food, the great martini's, and the wonderful crew members who serve us all.

 

We've found that when you look for good things and nice people, you tend to find them.

 

Hope you all find what you're looking for on the Royal.

 

Joanie

 

Joanie;

 

Well said.....:):):)

 

Bob

[dmwnc1959]

Another one for the list:

 

109. Hanging out in the evening at the Retreat turned “Chill Lounge” enjoying the night with drinks and music

[dmwnc1959]

See the updated list below thanks to our friend Dave!!

 

Basically all that was done was eliminate the ones that were duplicates and added more in their place, so there are quite a few new items mixed in with the old ones too. :D

[gracie65]

Another one for the list:

 

109. Hanging out in the evening at the Retreat turned “Chill Lounge” enjoying the night with drinks and music

 

 

I am really looking forward to that one. I am one deck below so a easy walk back to the cabin!!

[TorontoTL]

Another one for the list:

 

109. Hanging out in the evening at the Retreat turned “Chill Lounge” enjoying the night with drinks and music

 

This was a great idea on Princess' part, it will feel very Miami.

[Mom33]

#41 cracks me up!

 

 

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[Mom33]

This was a great idea on Princess' part, it will feel very Miami.

 

And very romantic :)

 

 

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[gracie65]

1. More new and enhanced Dining Options to choose from

2. Adult-Only Retreat Pool

3. Curtains in the Mini Suites to separate sitting area

4. A Brand New Design for Princess

5. Expanded Piazza and Atrium

6. More Horizon Court choices and stations

7. Shampoo and Conditioner installed in showers

8. More tables for 2 in MDR's

9. Gelato's for sundaes and cool tasty sweets

10. Beautiful MDR's with all new decor

11. Piazza gives us back the WOW!!! factor

12. Sea Walk Bar for 5pm cocktails and Flair Shows

13. People watching in the Piazza

14. Hand held shower thingy

15. Bellini's Bar

16. New open layout of Horizon Court

17. TRX Classes in the gym

18. Jogging track with outside circuit training stations

19. Couch and two flat screen TV's in all Deluxe Balcony rooms

20. Hugely Expanded Alfredo's menu

21. Wash stations at Horizon Court entrance's

22. More places to people watch

23. More seating at MUTS

24. Whole "new" ship experience

25. The new ship smell

26. Club 6 to hang out late nights

27. Seeing old friends and meeting new one's on Royal Princess

28. Exploring the shops around the mini-atrium

29. International Cafe with expanded seating and more windows

30. Aerobics studio with Cycling classes in fitness center

31. New digital signage all over the ship

32. Dedicated Pastry Shoppe

33. Crown Grill and Wheelhouse Bar combo

34. Expanded Vines with more windows

35. Expanded Crooner's

36. Huge area aft on Sun Deck with space for lots of loungers

37. Overall Princess Experience on the new flagship

38. Hearing the Love Boat horn!!!

39. Full sized basketball court

40. Mini Suite for 2 unrelated people having privacy

41. Walking extra steps to the forward elevators to burn calories.

42. Sea Walk during the day and at night. Blue neon glow at night.

43. Up to # 7 for the shelf in the shower (we may have to start a traveling

circus after we have all sailed and received our "Royal" training!!)

44. Bigger enhanced entertainment acts in the atrium

45. Champagne Waterfall with Captain Tony Draper or Captain Dino Sagani

46. The Crab Shack

47. Yet another lover of the shower ledge ( we are all easily excited or pleased

one)

48. Comfiest Beds ever on a Princess cruise ship

49. Updated Vista Lounge

50. Best Picture and sound quality on MUTS ever!

51. New Chef's Table Lumiere

52. Retreat Pool Cabanas

53. New huge TV's in staterooms

54. Patter and stateroom account visible via

ipad/mobile 55. Funky chairs outside Princess Live!

56. Cruise card used at laundry instead of change

57. Apple Pie at Alfredo's

58. Choreographed fountain and lights shows

59. First brand new Princess ship since 2008

60. Making Limoncello instead of Lemonade (love this one!!)

61. Many will sail The Royal which will mean less crowds on Grand Class Ships

62. Aft couches near Outrigger Bar great to watch the wake and relax

63. The new Wine Makers Dinner

64. New evening BBQ menu options at Trident Grill

65. Fondue's for eats and treats

66. Laser Shooting Range

67. Ping Pong tables and sofas at the games area

68. Looking up at the funnel wings from Center Court

69. Cuban Sandwiches at IC

70. Ocean Terrace Seafood Bar

71. Jacuzzi at the Retreat Pool especially on a port day

72. Discovering a brand new ship

73. Searching deck by deck for all Memories at Sea Winners.

74. Art & Architecture mobile tour

75. Checking daily onboard schedules of all things Royal Princess on the

Intranet

76. Burritos, chips and salsa at Outrigger Bar

77. Flight's and Bites in Vines

78. Four brand new shows in Princess Theater

79. Piano music at Crooner's from the 'Olive Piano'

80. No smoking in most inside interiors

81. Relaxing in new Wheelhouse Bar

82. Celebrations Gift Shop

83. New refrigerator magnet (for Dave)

84. FREE in stateroom movies and shows on demand

85. Padded Head board (first time I have seen this one, love it too!!)

86. Bigger shower

87. Larger soap dish in shower

88. Wide promenade with loungers and tables

89. Views from the fwd Sky Deck at Sail Away

90. Better seating options at Horizon Court and Horizon Bistro

91. Larger Putting Green course

92. More automatic doors

93. Well organized shore excursion staff desk in mini-Piazza

94. Variety of Inaugural Season Logo items

95. Hand picked friendly Princess crew

96. Larger Sanctuary

97. Expanded and enhanced centers for kids and Teens

98. Largest Thermal Suite of any Princess ship

99. New massage rooms for couples in the Spa with expanded pre-treatment lounge

100. Digital Photo Gallery

101. Sabatini's for lunch

102. Discovering a new favorite tea at the Tea Towers

103. Super Tuscan Wine Tasting events

104. Seeing the Wyland art mural up close

105. Daily Pub lunches

106. Checking out all of the new entertainment options in Princess Live!

107. Larger, new design for Princess Theater

108. Concierge Lounge for Suite Guests

109. Hanging out in the evening at the Retreat turned “Chill Lounge” enjoying the night with drinks and music

110. The cool towels the crew has waiting on you when you get back to the ship from an excursion or hot if you cruised someplace cold. (can't believe I forgot this)

[TorontoTL]

New photo tour of the Royal Princess restaurants.

 

http://www.avidcruiser.com/2013/07/02/royal-princess-restaurants/

[chamima]

 

Originally Posted by dmwnc1959 View Post

Another one for the list:

 

109. Hanging out in the evening at the Retreat turned “Chill Lounge” enjoying the night with drinks and music

 

 

This was a great idea on Princess' part, it will feel very Miami.

 

 

But will it cost $50/pp to sit there in the evening, also?

[Mom33]

But will it cost $50/pp to sit there in the evening, also?

 

There is no charge for the Retreat Pool area, night or day! If you want a cabana, you pay for the cabana. $25.00 for half day, $50.00 for whole day.

 

Don't confuse the Sanctuary with the Retreat. That is a charge everyday, all day.

[chamima]

There is no charge for the Retreat Pool area, night or day! If you want a cabana, you pay for the cabana. $25.00 for half day, $50.00 for whole day.

 

Don't confuse the Sanctuary with the Retreat. That is a charge everyday, all day.

 

I thought the "Chill" area was the Cabana area!

Are the lights and music in the whole Retreat area?

(I guess it would be hard to limit where the music reaches but I somehow pictured the lighting just inside the Cabanas) :o

[TorontoTL]

But will it cost $50/pp to sit there in the evening, also?

 

The Chill Lounge should be free and I suspect the Cabanas won't have a charge during the Chill Lounge hours either. The Cabana charges in the Retreat Pool area have only been announced for morning and afternoons, not evenings.

[Northender]

I am really looking forward to that one. I am one deck below so a easy walk back to the cabin!!

 

When you leave for that easy walk:eek:, could you make sure I am not asleep on the lounger....:D:D

[antsp]

There is no charge for the Retreat Pool area, night or day! If you want a cabana, you pay for the cabana. $25.00 for half day, $50.00 for whole day.

 

Don't confuse the Sanctuary with the Retreat. That is a charge everyday, all day.

 

Retreat Pool – Adjacent to The Sanctuary, the Retreat Pool will offer an exclusive area for adults to relax and rejuvenate. The Retreat Pool on Royal Princess will offer more space and seating than the adult pools on other Princess vessels, plus add new Retreat Cabanas that can be reserved for an enhanced experience. These cabanas are the perfect way to enjoy private space poolside, or even add the indulgence of one of the ship's special picnic baskets. The Retreat Pool is open to all adults, and Retreat Pool Cabana rental will be available beginning at $50 for a half day.

[lovevacadays]

I'm happy to see this thread is still alive. I enjoyed reading some of the new posts.:)