A Tale of two Princesses

[scubacruiserx2]

The Photographer !!

 

 

 

As soon as he was done , the feasting began .

 

Canapes

 

 

 

Crab quiche

 

 

 

 

Salad

 

 

 

 

Surf and Turf

 

 

 

 

 

followed by my favorite dessert

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[TracieABD]

I love that dessert! The only sad thing is by the time it arrives- you are so stuffed from all that amazing food!

 

I wonder if you can do UBD for one?

[scubacruiserx2]

I love that dessert! The only sad thing is by the time it arrives- you are so stuffed from all that amazing food!

 

That's why we did our tummy stretching exercises before the cruise ! :) :D

 

 

 

 

I wonder if you can do UBD for one?

 

 

We don't see why not , it pays to ask !!

[scubacruiserx2]

This dessert includes 4 flavors of gelato

 

 

 

Additionally they brought these

 

 

 

 

and this , which we saved for later . :) :D

 

 

 

 

 

[CruzinNoony]

I am just loving your review. Your pictures are amazing! We will be on the Jan. 29th sailing and I'm wondering if you remember what the cutoff was for the top 40 most traveled. Plus, did they have a luncheon or a cocktail party?:o

[scubacruiserx2]

I am just loving your review. Your pictures are amazing! We will be on the Jan. 29th sailing and I'm wondering if you remember what the cutoff was for the top 40 most traveled. Plus, did they have a luncheon or a cocktail party?:o

 

Thank you and welcome to the thread . And congratulations on your 50th anniversary and your upcoming cruise !! :) :D

 

 

We don't attend these functions or have many Princess cruises under our belts ( only 8 ) , so we don't know the answers to your questions . But here's the most traveled passengers from both cruises who average about 186 - seven day cruises !! :eek:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 29, 2016 by scubacruiserx2

[scubacruiserx2]

After our dinner we waddled down to the atrium like a couple of overstuffed penguins where the Champagne (sparkling white wine ? ) waterfall was flowing .

 

 

 

The normally golden - hued Piazza was bathed in a Barney shade of purple

 

 

 

 

I secretly wondered what it was like to be a professional photographer and so I wandered down to his vantage point .

 

 

 

 

while he plied his trade

 

 

 

 

I dared not to use a flash like him but I love the expression in this ladies face ! :)

 

 

 

[scubacruiserx2]

Our next stop was Montego Bay , Jamaica and I believe that it was the first time that the Regal had stopped here .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We had no desire to go into Jamaica after the treatment that we received on last last 2 visits to Ocho Rios and so we planned on a relaxing day on board the beautiful Regal .

 

[Colo Cruiser]

I love that dessert! The only sad thing is by the time it arrives- you are so stuffed from all that amazing food!

 

I wonder if you can do UBD for one?

 

 

Yes. :)

[scubacruiserx2]

Some of the halls in the Regal have photos which I guess passengers have taken

 

 

 

 

While walking down the promenade before coffee in the IC , some things and photos seem fuzzy

 

 

 

 

 

 

a dining room in the Crown Grill

 

 

 

 

 

 

this picture in the future sales looked fuzzy to me

 

 

 

[TracieABD]

You just need more coffee! That'll sharpen things up!

[Bill B]

If you stare at the centre of that promenade sofa for one minute you get vertigo and start to hallucinate!

[scubacruiserx2]

You just need more coffee! That'll sharpen things up!

 

You've got it Tracie ! The previous photos were taken BC (before coffee) , but after coffee and with the aid of reading glasses things came into focus .

 

It is a mosaic

 

 

 

 

made from small photos of the world :cool:

 

 

 

 

 

 

[scubacruiserx2]

The Symphony MDR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tables for 2 with lots of room

 

 

 

The table for the Wine Makers dinner which we would attend in the evening

 

 

 

 

And looking back at the tables for 2

 

 

 

[ar1950]

Our next stop was Montego Bay , Jamaica and I believe that it was the first time that the Regal had stopped here .

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We had no desire to go into Jamaica after the treatment that we received on last last 2 visits to Ocho Rios and so we planned on a relaxing day on board the beautiful Regal .

 

Thank you for answering a question that I have asked a few times here and have not gotten a real answer. We were on a land based trip 32 years ago and had a really bad experience in Montego Bay and had issues in Ocho Rios. Seems that things have not changed for the better over the years based on your comment. If we are ever on an itinerary that includes a stop in Jamaica I think we will follow your lead and stay on board the ship.

 

BTW, fantastic photos. Lovin' the review.:)

[scubacruiserx2]

Thank you for answering a question that I have asked a few times here and have not gotten a real answer. We were on a land based trip 32 years ago and had a really bad experience in Montego Bay and had issues in Ocho Rios. Seems that things have not changed for the better over the years based on your comment. If we are ever on an itinerary that includes a stop in Jamaica I think we will follow your lead and stay on board the ship.

 

BTW, fantastic photos. Lovin' the review.:)

 

Jamaica is a beautiful country with some wonderful people but it only takes one or two rotten apples to leave a bad taste .

 

Thanks , the Regal is a pretty ship that allows good photo ops . :) :D

[FlorenceItaly]

I had to come back and tell you how much we loved the Regal!!! We disembarked yesterday. She is everything everyone says and MORE. It was a fabulous cruise. We board the Celebrity Eclipse on Monday, and will be curious how it compares. It is our first S class.

 

Thank you for your wonderful reviews and fantastic photos. Your family is lovely.

 

Happy Sailing!

[scubacruiserx2]

I had to come back and tell you how much we loved the Regal!!! We disembarked yesterday. She is everything everyone says and MORE. It was a fabulous cruise. We board the Celebrity Eclipse on Monday, and will be curious how it compares. It is our first S class.

 

Thank you for your wonderful reviews and fantastic photos. Your family is lovely.

 

Happy Sailing!

 

 

Welcome back and we are happy that you had a good cruise . And while there are a few things that some people would change , we think that they are few and far between . ;)

 

 

Wow , you're living the dream ! They are probably our 2 favorite ships !!! :) :D The Eclipse is the only S class that we have been on and we think that they are both great .We hope that you enjoy your cruise , and let us know how it goes . :cool:

 

 

The grandsons are all away with the youngest in Peru and the older 2 in Boone , N.C . looking for snow with their mom . Unfortunately Ty sprained his ankle doing a back flip on a friend's trampoline the night before they left . :(

 

 

 

 

 

[A&L_Ont]

Thank you for answering a question that I have asked a few times here and have not gotten a real answer. We were on a land based trip 32 years ago and had a really bad experience in Montego Bay and had issues in Ocho Rios. Seems that things have not changed for the better over the years based on your comment. If we are ever on an itinerary that includes a stop in Jamaica I think we will follow your lead and stay on board the ship.

 

BTW, fantastic photos. Lovin' the review.:)

 

We had a bad experience as well. However, if you every happen to cruise into Falmouth Jamaica and stay within the secured port area you will find it to be a positive experience. They have many of the typical stores found in all ports and a small straw market where the vendors have been selected and familiarized with North American friendliness. They don't touch, harasses, or make you feel uncomfortable. Even though it isn't the real Jamaica it is a nice port to get off the ship and stretch your legs for an hour. There is also a great Patty Hut which we always hit up.

 

Scubacruiser sorry for the thread detour.:)

[scubacruiserx2]

A few more photos from the Symphony

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The evening's menu was posted already .

 

[scubacruiserx2]

We had a bad experience as well. However, if you every happen to cruise into Falmouth Jamaica and stay within the secured port area you will find it to be a positive experience. They have many of the typical stores found in all ports and a small straw market where the vendors have been selected and familiarized with North American friendliness. They don't touch, harasses, or make you feel uncomfortable. Even though it isn't the real Jamaica it is a nice port to get off the ship and stretch your legs for an hour. There is also a great Patty Hut which we always hit up.

 

Scubacruiser sorry for the thread detour.:)

 

No worries A&L_Ont , and thank you for sharing your experiences in Falmouth . We haven't been there yet , so great info. to know ! :cool:

[scubacruiserx2]

A couple of BIG photos before heading up on the deck for some color .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The donut hole

 

 

 

 

and the Promenade below

 

 

 

 

 

[scubacruiserx2]

The sun had not risen as we entered Mo Bay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

but we tied up very quickly

 

 

 

 

and I went down to our balcony where we saw another ship entering port

 

 

 

 

The expanse of the bay

 

 

 

[scubacruiserx2]

The port looking forward

 

 

 

 

and aft

 

 

 

 

 

 

mid ship

 

 

 

 

 

 

the ship was mostly quite on a sunny day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[TracieABD]

You've got it Tracie ! The previous photos were taken BC (before coffee) , but after coffee and with the aid of reading glasses things came into focus .

 

It is a mosaic

 

 

 

 

made from small photos of the world :cool:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After all- coffee is the elixir of life!