sssteele Posted June 29, 2013 #201 Share Posted June 29, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted June 30, 2013 #202 Share Posted June 30, 2013 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. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoTL Posted June 30, 2013 #203 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Thanks for keeping that list that just keeps growing updated Gracie!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie65 Posted June 30, 2013 Author #204 Share Posted June 30, 2013 (edited) See the updated list below thanks to our friend Dave!! Edited June 30, 2013 by gracie65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie65 Posted June 30, 2013 Author #205 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Sorry this didn't copy and paste right. Will have to work on it and repost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie65 Posted June 30, 2013 Author #206 Share Posted June 30, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie65 Posted June 30, 2013 Author #207 Share Posted June 30, 2013 There we go that looks more like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikilite Posted June 30, 2013 #208 Share Posted June 30, 2013 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie65 Posted June 30, 2013 Author #209 Share Posted June 30, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted June 30, 2013 #210 Share Posted June 30, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted July 1, 2013 #211 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Another one for the list: 109. Hanging out in the evening at the Retreat turned “Chill Lounge” enjoying the night with drinks and music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted July 1, 2013 #212 Share Posted July 1, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie65 Posted July 1, 2013 Author #213 Share Posted July 1, 2013 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!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoTL Posted July 1, 2013 #214 Share Posted July 1, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom33 Posted July 1, 2013 #215 Share Posted July 1, 2013 #41 cracks me up! Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom33 Posted July 1, 2013 #216 Share Posted July 1, 2013 This was a great idea on Princess' part, it will feel very Miami. And very romantic :) Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie65 Posted July 1, 2013 Author #217 Share Posted July 1, 2013 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoTL Posted July 2, 2013 #218 Share Posted July 2, 2013 New photo tour of the Royal Princess restaurants. http://www.avidcruiser.com/2013/07/02/royal-princess-restaurants/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted July 2, 2013 #219 Share Posted July 2, 2013 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom33 Posted July 2, 2013 #220 Share Posted July 2, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted July 2, 2013 #221 Share Posted July 2, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoTL Posted July 2, 2013 #222 Share Posted July 2, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northender Posted July 2, 2013 #223 Share Posted July 2, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted July 2, 2013 #224 Share Posted July 2, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovevacadays Posted July 3, 2013 #225 Share Posted July 3, 2013 I'm happy to see this thread is still alive. I enjoyed reading some of the new posts.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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