Royal Princess Hints or Secrets

[33Minnie33]

We will be on the Royal in Oct. I was thinking maybe some of the past Royal Cruisers might have some helpful hints or secrets to share. Thanks

[dmwnc1959]

Here are some ideas, suggestions, and thoughts...

 

 

- The passenger stateroom corridors are all lined with 1000 amazing photographs from contest winners. Take time to enjoy some of them.

 

- On the last evening of the cruise, all of the different fountain shows play in sequence. It's nice to see if you happened to miss them during the week.

 

- Make your specialty dinning reservations as soon as you embark and before eating lunch. Go to the venue itself after dropping off your luggage and speak with the Maitre D. It beats waiting on the Dine Line.

 

- Instead of the Horizon Court for embarkation lunch, head for Alfredo's. All of the food is complimentary, beverages are extra charge. They have an excellent Summer Sangria. Or try a Cuban Sandwich at the International Cafe with the Soup of the Day and some fresh made cookies. All the food at the IC is also complimentary.

 

- Grab a Chili and Lime Crab Margarita from Ocean Terrace Seafood Bar. It's not a drink, but a margarita glass full of crab meat and avocado. For only 6$ it's a great deal.

 

- Try a Brownie Blast sundae with Nutella ice cream at Gelato. Yum! Gelato has a lot of wonderful sundaes (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), banana splits, as well as large waffle cones. In the afternoon the reportedly have sweet crepes. Use can use your Cafe Selects Coffee Card here as well to pay for the purchases.

 

- In the evening, Trident Grill has BBQ pulled pork sandwiches and wings.

 

- The first showing in the Princess Theater seemed to be the least busy, the 8:30pm showing always the most packed. Get there at least 30 minutes ahead of time for a good seat if going to the later shows.

 

- Pub Lunch is held twice; on the first full sea day and on the the final sea day. Both had slightly different menus. Get there early if possible, it starts at 11:30am and is held at the Crown Grill and Wheelhouse Bar.

 

- They still have a Free afternoon tea, but also a special Royal Afternoon Tea held in the seating area of the atrium under Bellini's. It's 10$ per person and uses larger, more upscale finger foods and special blends of teas. I really enjoyed it.

 

- Speaking of Bellini's, try one, They are delicious!

 

- Vines is a nice place to relax in the late morning and very early in the afternoon. There are lots of large windows overlooking the ocean.

 

- There is no wrap around Promenade Deck, but instead there are large seating areas amid ship outside of Crooners/Facets, and aft outside of The Vista Lounge. The aft seating areas have wonderful padded loungers, the ones amid ship has wicker-styled chairs and tables. If you need a place for walking or running, there is a circuit track topside. Seven times around is a mile.

 

- Try the SeaWalk at least once. It may be gimmicky, but it is a wonderful view forward and aft, and looking down.

 

- The Horizon Terrace aft of the Horizon Court is a great outdoor place to sit with your food or drink. Try the complimentary chips and salsa that come with your tasty beverage from the Outrigger Bar.

 

- Don't forget The Pastry Shop at breakfast with fresh made waffles. Or the International Cafe with their version of the Egg McMuffin. There is also a Made to Order Omelet station in the Horizon Court all the way aft on the starboard side.

 

- Don't miss the bartender shows at the SeaView Bar. Think Tom Cruise from Cocktail.

 

- The Sun Deck aft of the pool and aft of the Fitness Center has a LOT of loungers if you don't need to be right by the pool.

 

- The In Stateroom Entertainment System has tons of complimentary movies and TV shows. You can also access your shipboard account from there and check your balances.

 

 

Hope this helps! Go and have a GREAT cruise!

 

:D:D:D

[dmwnc1959]

And here's a nice little thread with lots of FOOD pictures.

 

http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2017216

 

:D

[Pam in CA]

Comfortable chairs and loungers on Promenade deck. There are others on Lido deck outside the Horizon Bistro. These are great if you want to go somewhere and relax.

[toberman]

Here are some ideas, suggestions, and thoughts...

 

 

Great info... can I presume this would be the same on the Regal??

[Mom33]

Great info... can I presume this would be the same on the Regal??

 

Yes it would except, the Regal has a dipping pool on the aft of the ship.:D

[toberman]

Yes it would except, the Regal has a dipping pool on the aft of the ship.:D

 

Thanks

[dchip]

We are at the Embassy Suites waiting to board the Royal tomorrow. I have enjoyed the "refresher course". Truly feel like a kid on Christmas Eve. I can't wait to be back on this ship!!!:D

 

Cheers, Denise

[4boysnana]

Thank you for great information. Now I just need to wait until my cruise. Can't wait to board the Royal.

 

4boysnana

[#1Nanna]

Excellent info!!!! Thanks so much!!!

I have made notes & saved... Jan is such a long way off, but I love reading & finding out all the info I can about "our" next ship. : )