Nrknits Posted July 1, 2016 #1 Share Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) I've seen this mentioned a couple of times, is it true? Are they putting center stairs for passengers onto the Royal? If so, when? If so, yippee!!!! Edited July 1, 2016 by Nrknits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltcal94 Posted July 1, 2016 #2 Share Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) It was mentioned by the captain on my cruise last week during the platinum / elite cocktail reception . Apparently it will be done during the scheduled dry dock this fall. Edited July 1, 2016 by ltcal94 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 1, 2016 #3 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I've seen this mentioned a couple of times, is it true? Are they putting center stairs for passengers onto the Royal? If so, when? If so, yippee!!!! Stairs are already there. The area has to be updated to passenger area decor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliebartine Posted July 1, 2016 #4 Share Posted July 1, 2016 When does Royal go to drydocK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphey Posted July 1, 2016 #5 Share Posted July 1, 2016 September Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loreni Posted July 1, 2016 #6 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I recall this being discussed before and some thought the slope of the stairs was too steep and that there was not enough room to decrease it without removing cabins. I do hope they add the stairs one way or another. It would be nice to see some improved access to the promenade too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted July 1, 2016 #7 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Leaving out the center stairs on the Royal/Regal was a very bad decision. Whether they now can add the stairs without taking out some cabins remains to be seen. I hope they can get it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 1, 2016 #8 Share Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) The stairs are already there. :confused: We never missed them. Don't need them. We did use them for muster. Edited July 1, 2016 by Colo Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted July 1, 2016 #9 Share Posted July 1, 2016 To me it's no big deal if you like to walk so much just go to the front or the back and walk up or down. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted July 1, 2016 #10 Share Posted July 1, 2016 The stairs are definitely there and just need to be finished which I understand will cost a lot of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted July 2, 2016 #11 Share Posted July 2, 2016 The stairs are definitely there and just need to be finished which I understand will cost a lot of money. I think they look ok to me if someone wants to use them that bad go ahead. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessLuver Posted July 2, 2016 #12 Share Posted July 2, 2016 To me it's no big deal if you like to walk so much just go to the front or the back and walk up or down. Tony Totally agree......could care less about the stairs and I am always surprised to see a lot of people taking elevators up or down one floor.....really....too lazy to take stairs.....;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimsby Posted July 2, 2016 #13 Share Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) ].......people taking elevators up or down one floor.....really....too lazy to take stairs.....;) Perhaps not physically capable. Edited July 2, 2016 by Grimsby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare abbydancer2003 Posted July 2, 2016 #14 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I didn't miss them when I was on the Royal. I did, however, miss the outside promenade and dance floors. Don't suppose the ship is getting either of those in drydock .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grego Posted July 2, 2016 #15 Share Posted July 2, 2016 To me it's no big deal if you like to walk so much just go to the front or the back and walk up or down. Tony I have said this ever since we took the first Royal Princess voyage the year she came out. We had timed the walk to either the forward or aft stairways and it took a little over a minute. Not that much time or effort especially if they were to take a central staircase to go up or down a deck or two. The crew/muster stairway is constructed somewhat different than true passenger staircases, but could be dressed up to look less "sterile" and certainly useable. It would have been less costly to make them passenger stairs during the build process then redoing them in dry dock.....but that was the decision to save money and time. Eager to see how they end up fixing this issue when we sail on the Royal again in February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancruzs Posted July 2, 2016 #16 Share Posted July 2, 2016 The existing stairs look to be the right height, not too steep. I was on the Regal for 25 days this Spring and no center stairs not an issue. I just walked forward or aft. My cabin was on Baja, almost mid-ship. I walked forward, had to back track to the stairs by the piazza, no problem. I'm on vacation and can certainly use the exercise. I will be on the Royal next Fall so it will be interesting to see center stairs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted July 2, 2016 #17 Share Posted July 2, 2016 It would have been less costly to make them passenger stairs during the build process then redoing them in dry dock.....but that was the decision to save money and time.It was a decision by Mickey Arison to save money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted July 2, 2016 #18 Share Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) I didn't miss them when I was on the Royal. I did, however, miss the outside promenade and dance floors. Don't suppose the ship is getting either of those in drydock .... Agreed.....:):):) Bob Edited July 2, 2016 by Woobstr112G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kauai Kid Posted July 2, 2016 #19 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Totally agree......could care less about the stairs and I am always surprised to see a lot of people taking elevators up or down one floor.....really....too lazy to take stairs.....;) Lazy? Some people, such as myself, have had recent knee or hip surgeries and can't use stairs for 90 days. Just say'n. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessLuver Posted July 2, 2016 #20 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Lazy? Some people, such as myself, have had recent knee or hip surgeries and can't use stairs for 90 days. Just say'n. Must be lots of people with knee surgery cruising then on the Royal and Regal...I think it is more an issue of fitness from lack of exercise....just a theory....did not mean to offend anyone but I think many know what I am talking about...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedprincess Posted July 3, 2016 #21 Share Posted July 3, 2016 (edited) Must be lots of people with knee surgery cruising then on the Royal and Regal...I think it is more an issue of fitness from lack of exercise....just a theory....did not mean to offend anyone but I think many know what I am talking about...:) While I'm sure there are some who are "lazy" (or maybe just prefer a quick elevator ride that time, while they may have done an hour in the gym earlier or enjoy riding elevators or whatever), there are others who may have difficulties that are not visible, ie joint issues, vertigo, muscle issues, pain conditions and so on. I wouldn't be so quick to judge without knowing the person...looks can be quite deceiving... Edited July 3, 2016 by reedprincess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted July 3, 2016 #22 Share Posted July 3, 2016 It's each person's decision whether to walk up or down a flight or two of stairs. I often walk up or down stairs but there are times when I'm tired, carrying a beverage, with someone else who doesn't or I just don't feel like it. My reasons whether I do or not is no one's business. My daughter looks perfectly healthy but has a nerve condition (RSD -- Google it) and is in extreme pain (on a level with or worse than a kidney stone or childbirth) a good deal of the time and will for the rest of her life. You wouldn't wish it on your worst enemy. She has a handicap placard and gets judgmental looks all the time as though she's abusing the system. There are times I'd like to transfer her pain to anyone who thinks or judges that she's just lazy or out of shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted July 3, 2016 #23 Share Posted July 3, 2016 As some know theories are unproven ideas. As per Albert Einstein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plan09 Posted July 3, 2016 #24 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Well said Pam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliair Posted July 3, 2016 #25 Share Posted July 3, 2016 To me it's no big deal if you like to walk so much just go to the front or the back and walk up or down. Tony That would be us. DH has a problem with his lungs - blood clots. We're hoping he's back to his old self again and can walk up stairs again come October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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