Mom33

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1 hour ago, kywildcatfanone said:

Yes.  Oddly enough they don't carry the brewed coffee there, but they do make all the specialty coffee's there.

The only thing they couldn't make me was a frozen mocha. I had to go down to the IC to get one.

1 hour ago, JimmyVWine said:

Probably doesn't need its own thread, so I will tack the question on here.

The new(er) ships (Royal, Regal, Majestic and according to the posted deck plan, Sky) have a venue called "Pastry Shop" ("Bakery" on Majestic) at the entrance to their respective buffet areas on the Lido Deck.  How does this venue differ, in terms of operating hours and offerings, from the International Cafe on those ships?  Thanks.

On both the Royal and the Regal, the Pastry shop was open all the hours of the buffet from morning to late night. The International Cafe was open 24 hours.

There is a coffee bar in the pastry shop also. There was a varied assortment of goodies in both locations.

A picture is worth a thousand words. Thank you so much. Two members in our family have mobility issues and it will help- them to decide whether to stay on the ship at this port.

11 minutes ago, Shmoo here said:

The tram loading station closest to the dock is indicated by the arrow (upper left, building with cupola on it)

Thank you !😊

First time on Disney coming up and I have a question about the pier at the private island. Does the Tram pick up near the ship or at the end of the pier on the island. Thank you.😎

Sheesh.....$7.00 for a seven day cruise...$14.00 if I let my hubby come? Will I ever be able to afford it? 🤔🙄......😉

We did not experience any noise problems when we booked cabins near the mid-ship elevators.😀

3 hours ago, flhusker said:

Hubby and I have been loyal Princess cruisers; however with the changes this year we are switching to another cruise line.  Dinner times at 5:15 and 7:30 are you kidding me!  Do they think they are running an Old People's Home.  Active seniors don't eat that early.  Show times in Princess Theater have also been changed, I suppose to accommodate for the earlier dining times.  Now I find out from a friend that the lariat for the new Medallion costs $7.00-$18.00.  Are you kidding me!  You treating me old and at the same time have your hand in my pocket.  Thanks but no thanks!  Goodbye Princess!

In the grand scheme of things, having good health so that you can freely cruise where and when you want  is more important than any complaint about dinner times.

Happy cruising wherever you go.

35 minutes ago, myjillian said:

It's not a bribe...it's a "hello" I'm glad to meet you😃 and please don't yell at me...by the way who is Stewart?

More often than not, when someone is referring to their ship steward, they spell it Stewart.😉

Ephesus was a high point in our Med cruise. I am happy to hear more people will have a chance to experience this site when the ships return.😀

11 minutes ago, AF-1 said:

Doesn’t waitstaff in buffet get your drinks?   

Yes they do.

Here's a tip if you aren't sure which way your facing when you leave an elevator on a Princess ship: all their ships have their even numbered cabins on the port side and odd numbered  cabins on the starboard side. 

The lowest numbers go toward the bow and the higher numbers go toward the aft. The signs are posted in the entrance of the hallways from the elevator lobby similar to hotels.😊

20 minutes ago, AF-1 said:

Thanks Mom33,  we sailed last month on Caribbean Princess and last year on Emerald;  the pool was on deck 16; lido on both ships.  Have a great day; we have Sky booked next year; so will see what the layout brings.  I know by the time I sail; there will be plenty of chatter on these threads about the ship; along with lots of pictures(hopefully lots of pics)

Have a great day

You 're welcome and you have a good day too.😀

2 minutes ago, AF-1 said:

So if it is on Deck 17 can you still acess it from the buffet area?  I have not been on either Royal or Regal.  Sky will be my first big ship with Princess

There is a stairway that leads down to 16 where the alfresco dining tables for the buffet and entry to the buffet is. You can see it on the deck plans for Regal. 

They never added the pool to Royal.

The pool appears to be on 16 on the Sky, but it may be on 17. I'll only know for sure when I get on it this December🙃

7 minutes ago, AF-1 said:

Mom33,  I thought there wasn't aft pool on Regal or Royal

Yes, there is an aft pool on Regal. It is very small and only a dipping pool. The one on the Sky looks a little bigger.

The pool on the Regal is on deck 17 aft

We have been on the Royal and Regal and now we want to experience the newest ship. The Sky is our destination for this December cruise. We enjoyed the other ships and we'll enjoy this one too.

The addition of the aft pool on the Regal took nothing away from the aft dining and seating availability.😎

The midship port and starboard cabins on each deck have some larger balconies. They will show on deck plans.

5 hours ago, OzKiwiJJ said:

 

 

The Retreat Pool, just outside the Sanctuary, is badly designed as a pool with wide steps going down the middle of one end. The pool is surprisingly deep so most people migrate to the edges leaving very little space for anyone doing laps.

 

I have no problem swimming laps in the Retreat pool. I just do it in the morning or late day when the pool is less crowded. The walk in stairs make the pool usable for those that would have problems with the swim ladders..

As far as depth, all Princess pools I have been in are deep for me at 5'4. People usually hang  on the sides.

This is common on all Princess ships.

We stayed at the Marriott County Hall located at the foot of Westminster Bridge  and next to the London Eye.It was a great location and quite close to Victoria Station. 

God Bless her with good health and many more cruises!😊

5 hours ago, johnnybathens said:

I took a video if you search regalprincess

Thanks for the video and glad to see the people were rescued safely.🙌

1 hour ago, Coral said:

They transport directly from any hotels booked with Princess. No need to go to Victoria Station.

Thanks for the info. We weren't able to stay at one of their hotels because they were booked. 

Princess generally picks up from Victoria Station(bus). You need a cab to take you there. If you are in a hotel that Princess works with, they may supply a transfer to Victoria Station.