Gladysgoing

Thank you both.

Hi Regal cruisers. I'm hoping someone might be kind enough to take pictures and post the menus for the Regal's Caribbean cruises. I know I can probably google some comparable menus but with the new selections specific to the Caribbean I would be interested in seeing the menus.:):)

Also, for anyone on the 13th sailing, if you can come back and let me know if the island of St. Maarten is the same as ship's time or not, that would be great. We have a private tour and they are indicating to meet island time.

Thanks in advance.

When we sailed on the Regal the passenger corridors where closed off, so no access to your cabin regardless until 1

That's not typical if Princess. Was there something in particular that might have delayed access to cabins!

We just got back and the fare was 50 $ round trip well worth it.

How many people did that fare cover? What did you do once in town?

We have tours in our other ports but have decided to take it easy and just wander around St. Thomas. We will walk into town and have mapped out a self-guided walking tour that goes to some places we want to see. Once we are done, we would like to find a place, perhaps with a nice view, and have a drink or two and some appetizers and people watch. Any suggestions? We are looking for really good prices.

Joyce sounds like an excellent option. Would you be willing to share what the cost is?

I'll answer since the OP hasn't. We have inquired. There are 4 of us. It would be 75.00 each. My understanding is that the more that are in your party the more the price pp goes down.

I like it split down the middle. On our 7 day Regal cruise we have 3 port days and 3 sea days. That is perfect for me.

You have a wonderful Personal Upgrade Fairy. He sounds like a keeper.:):):)

44!!:):):) We can't wait. Caribbean here we come.

To those of you about to board the Regal, have a wonderful time. The Cruise Director and his staff are very enjoyable as well.

Who is the Cruise Director and any idea how long he or she will be onboard?

Not sure what the price per person was for your tour or how many in your party. You could try Joyce Prince tours and see if the price is similar. She lets you decide what you want to do for the day so if her price is similar to what your party was going to pay I know she does have the option to visit some artists studios and meet the artists. Google her and ask. She is very responsive. And, her tours are great.

Very cool. Part of the fun is the anticipation and the planning. :):):)

Cruise during spring break. it was the ports that were overcrowded. It was crazy.

Sept. 26, Seattle, embarkation day (Cont.)

 

It is a bright, beautiful day in Seattle. Here is the view from our balcony, with the yacht club in the foreground and the Kitsap Peninsula across the Sound and the Olympic Mountains behind that:

 

 

 

The view out from starboard aft is of the Seattle skyline:

 

 

 

More later,

Dave

Wow! You just made me want to sail out of Seattle. I am really enjoying reading your thread.

This is a good thread for me to read. Our cruise on K will be our first HAL cruise. We sail Royal Caribbean and Princess. Go over to the Princess boards and you will see the same type of complaints about their new ships. People seem to want new but then are not happy because the things they like on previous ships aren't there. I think you have to decide what is a must on a cruise for you and what you don't mind giving up.

We will be sailing this ship in September 3027. Looking forward to it. I liked reading this thread.

Thank you for your review. It seems you had a good cruise despite some challenges. It sounds like the entertainment was good. I'm happy to read this as we are really looking forward to the entertainment when we sail the Regal.

Thank you for your review. It seems you had a good cruise despite some challenges. It sounds like the entertainment was good. I'm happy to read this as we are really looking forward to the entertainment when we sail the Regal.

I am looking forward to reading your blog. I am going to read the first installment right now.:)

Thanks for starting your review. I'm looking forward to reading more.

Outrigger's is a great place, and surprisingly spacious, with tables, chairs and sofas...and super views

That sounds wonderful! I can't wait until we are back there on our Regal cruise.

Sounds like I need to try Beverly Hills Iced Tea -- do you know ingredients?

They are good, but strong.:eek::eek::eek: I like a margarita with an extra shot of rum, Mucho Mangos are good, vodka on the rocks is always good.:D:D:D

Dec 4th on Regal. Might even get the drink package to up my snarkyness game. :cool:

Very cool! I love your reviews.:):):)

Sounds like a lot of nice upsells are happening. Very cool. I'd love to get an upsell from our balcony to a suite. I know chances are slim.

Thank you for the nice review. Will you be posting a link to your pictures that you mentioned you will be putting on Flickr? I hope so.:):):)

Yay! I just figured out via my User CP and Control Panel how to set my default to "do not subscribe " on threads I post in.