Everything ROYAL PRINCESS: What are you looking forward to MOST of all?

[dchip]

Thanks for all the new and wonderful photos. I am getting really excited!!!!

 

Cheers, Denise.

[Kenosha Cruiser]

Dave, excellent pictures. Glad to see they still have the popcorn for "Movies Under the Stars". This thread just keeps getting better and better, thanks Dave.

 

Cheers - Ken & Darlene

[sashas_mom]

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(Credit all pictures DreamBlogCruiseMagazine)

 

Well, I guess we learn something new about ourselves every day. According to some posters the ship is old fashioned and boring in it's decorating scheme. Then I guess I must not have any taste (although my friends and those who have visited our home would beg to differ) because every picture I see shows this ship to be stunning and elegant and I can't wait to see her in person. I think it's even more beautiful than the artists renderings we saw that caused us to book the TA to begin with. Thanks so much for the pics. I just want to walk right into them:):)

[sashas_mom]

I just looked at the entire photo gallery at DreamBlogCruiseMagazine. Every time I think I can't get more excited about this trip, Dave adds something that amazes me even more.

 

Many thanks!

 

Is there a link or do I search on google. Can't seem to get enough.

[gracie65]

One of the very first pictures I've seen of the fountain area being turned into a 'wet zone' for kids and passengers...

 

(Credit Nosvamosdecrucero)

 

I was hoping they would do the during the day!! I agree with Toronto it does look like fun even for adults!!

 

Aft loungers on the promenade deck outside of the Vista Lounge by day, and by night...

 

(Credit Nosvamosdecrucero)

 

 

Loungers set up on Decks 16, 17, and 18 on a sea day...

(Credit Nosvamosdecrucero)

 

 

Wow I think this picture of the pool on Lido as been my favorite one of The Royal so far!! Even better then all the food pictures!!

[jangor]

Is there a link or do I search on google. Can't seem to get enough.

 

Here is the link: http://dreamblog.it/2013/06/23/royal-princess-istruzioni-per-luso-recensione-e-photo-gallery/

 

Scroll to the bottom of the page for the Photo Gallery.:)

[dmwnc1959]

Dave,

 

Thanks for the photos and glad you are back. My voyage on the Royal starts two weeks from Wednesday!

 

Carole

 

Hi Carole!

 

Have a GREAT time on Royal Princess!!! :D Your cruise falls over my birthday so maybe you can have a Bellini for me? I'll probably be working that day.

 

Looking forward to your reviews and pictures after you return! :D

 

 

 

Thanks Dave for those wonderful pictures of the Royal. What a beautiful ship. Also welcome back. I will be on that beautiful ship July 5 with my family and can't wait for the experience for 12 days. I am so anxious to get going. Thanks a million Trudy:)

 

Hi Trudy!

 

Your wait is almost over! :D Have a wonderful time and take lots of pictures for all of us who are waiting our turn. We will look forward to your 'family perspective' of the offerings in Royal Princess. :D

[dmwnc1959]

Thanks for the new photos Dave, all of them reinforce how classy and beautiful this ship is, far more beautiful than any other Princess ship. Please don't stop posting new photos that you find. ;)

 

Although some like the familiarity of the interior decor common to most of the Princess Cruises fleet this new ambiance and feel is indeed far more elegant and upscale. As Bentley5700 said it is one 'classy boat'! ;)

 

 

 

I agree that it looks like a great place to relax and have a drink if one is lucky enough to find a seat. On a warm day, lots of folks will probably have the same idea.

 

On a warm day a lot of people may also flock to the expanded atrium with all of the many enhanced venues, to Princess Live! for an enrichment lecture, cooking demonstration, trivia contest, or game show, to the Princess Theater for a feature movie, to the Vista Lounge for bingo or photography lessons, to their staterooms for one of the hundreds of free movies and TV shows, take the Art and Architecture Tour, go to the Spa for a day-long treatment or use the Thermal Suite, enjoy a Super Tuscan Wine tasting at Sabatini's, spend some time in the Fitness Center working off all those goodies from The Pastry Shop, relaxing on the Lido Deck under the extended Sun Deck overhang while enjoying munchies from the Trident Grill, Prego pizzeria, or Swirls, stroll along the cafe and shops on promenade deck, or hit the casino. Lots of options for everyone. :D

[sashas_mom]

Here is the link: http://dreamblog.it/2013/06/23/royal-princess-istruzioni-per-luso-recensione-e-photo-gallery/

 

Scroll to the bottom of the page for the Photo Gallery.:)

 

You're the best! Thanks so much..........:)

[dmwnc1959]

After leaving Barcelona, Spain on June 23rd, today Royal Princess makes her inaugural call on the port of Livorno, Italy, gateway city to Pisa and Florence.

 

She is in port with two other cruise ships, the AIDAblu and Europa 2, and will be docked from 7am-7pm local time.

 

[Me3]

Hi, Dave,

 

Renmar has a thread called Poll: obstructed view balcony, and he has asked for folks to send him pics of the Royal's obstructed balcony photos. I remember you'd posted one sometime back . . .

 

Thx,

 

Sue

[TorontoTL]

Here's a nice article with photos of the various staterooms this reviewer visited on the Royal Princess. There's a video as well.

 

http://www.avidcruiser.com/2013/06/25/royal-princess-staterooms/

[cristine]

Here's a nice article with photos of the various staterooms this reviewer visited on the Royal Princess. There's a video as well.

 

http://www.avidcruiser.com/2013/06/25/royal-princess-staterooms/

 

Thank you Benny for the link, nice variety of cabins...all of which I think are gorgeous.:D

[TorontoTL]

I agree Christine, I think the new cabins are gorgeous too.:)

[capriccio]

Here's a nice article with photos of the various staterooms this reviewer visited on the Royal Princess. There's a video as well.

 

http://www.avidcruiser.com/2013/06/25/royal-princess-staterooms/

 

Thank you TorontoTL - these are the first really good pictures I've seen of the owners suite balcony (wonder if BrooklynRussians have seen them:D). My only disappointment (but I won't be canceling my reservation over it or noting it on one of the whining threads :p) is that the dining table is too small. Aft suite balconies on other Princess ships have a 4 person table - good for entertaining guests and enough space for an MDR dinner if served in the suite (all the courses are brought at once). I guess my brother and sister in law will just have to stand up!

[sunsetbeachgal]

Hi Carole!

 

Have a GREAT time on Royal Princess!!! :D Your cruise falls over my birthday so maybe you can have a Bellini for me? I'll probably be working that day.

 

Looking forward to your reviews and pictures after you return! :D

 

 

 

HI Dave,

 

I intend to try to do some live posting and answer people's inquiries about the ship, but have read that internet is very slow so it could be a problem...I have my free block of Platinum internet minutes but can't use them all up on posting from the ship!

 

I am also celebrating my birthday while on board...July 19...what day is yours? Cheers! :D

 

Carole

[dmwnc1959]

HI Dave,

 

I intend to try to do some live posting and answer people's inquiries about the ship, but have read that internet is very slow so it could be a problem...I have my free block of Platinum internet minutes but can't use them all up on posting from the ship!

 

I am also celebrating my birthday while on board...July 19...what day is yours? Cheers! :D

 

Carole

 

Hi Carole,

 

Don't tell anyone (just between you and me, of course;)) but my birthday is July 20th. It will be #54 or #55 for me, I lost count years ago.

 

And no worries about eating up all your minutes. If the internet speed happens to get better then great, but we can also wait until you get back if it gets to be too bad. You also have a busy itinerary with lots of late port days so enjoy the cruise first and foremost!

 

:D

[RichNY]

Here's a nice article with photos of the various staterooms this reviewer visited on the Royal Princess. There's a video as well.

 

http://www.avidcruiser.com/2013/06/25/royal-princess-staterooms/

 

Thanks for the link

 

The author messed up on the Suites...I thought Princess pulled a switcharoo and created new deck names..:D:D

 

Aruba Deck = Marina Deck

Capri Deck= Riviera Deck

[TorontoTL]

Thanks for the link

 

The author messed up on the Suites...I thought Princess pulled a switcharoo and created new deck names..:D:D

 

Aruba Deck = Marina Deck

Capri Deck= Riviera Deck

 

Yes, I noticed that too, but he did such a lovely job with the photos and the video tour, that I didn't want to mention it.;)

[jada675]

Does anyone know the dimensions for the Premium Deluxe Balcony on Riviera Deck R735 or R734? Princess website only gives 312 sq ft as a total.

 

The other 2 Premium Deluxe Balconies R733 and R732 measure 199 sq ft cabin and the balcony 81 sq ft total of 280 sq ft.

What about Baja deck? We have. B733 and Princess says it is 307 Sq ft. Do you think the balcony is larger, can't tell from pics posted of the exterior, any info would be appreciated

[Cinerama]

I know I'm in the minority here but has anyone seen pictures of the inside cabins for the Royal? We booked a balcony on our first Princess cruise but only used it for a short time each day. Our next four Princess cruises were inside cabins and we had a great time on each cruise. If we wanted to to be outside we would go on the Promanade deck.

[need your help]

This is the first time that I am gonna on the cruise. I accompanied with my mother and her friend for this experience. I am told with so many negative warnings from friends that kinda hold me up.

We are going sailing on the "Royal Princess" on August 22nd from Venice to Barcelona. Can you please kindly advises:

1) we would like to spend a night at Venice and Barcelona. Where should we stay?

2) excursions.... It looks so expensive to join the excursion via Princess. But my friends told me to stick with them for safety reasons. Should I do that? Or any other suggestions? It will be really expensive to go on all, what will be the ports that I should not missed?

3) I am kinda nervous myself for this trip, especially with two ladies who doesn't speak the language.. anything I should be more cautious?

 

Thanks a million!

NYH.:)

[Mom33]

Thanks for the link to the Deluxe balcony video!! :D Happy with my choice!

[SailAwayForever]

Thanks so much Dave for the great pictures! You are awesome!

[DavidJanice]

Thank you Benny for the link, nice variety of cabins...all of which I think are gorgeous.:D

 

Thank you for the link - we will be right next door at D510 in 6 weeks time:)