Baltic Cruise May 2017

Regal Princess Cruise Review to Europe - Northern Europe

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 44

Overall rating:

2 out of 5
Verified Review
Regal Princess

11 Night Scandinavia & Russia (Berlin Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 03, 2017

Ship: Regal Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: A702

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

We liked going into Russia and many other countries but I think it would have been better to do less countries and spend more time in each one.  The food was ok--not the ritz but ok.  The service was good.  We had never been on a cruise before and it was disappointing on many levels.  We hated that they  were constantly trying to sell us something.  We went to have a massage and instead of giving us the opportunity to savor it, immediately there were two people trying to sell us expensive oils.  We purchased a drink card and got watered down sodas during the whole trip--now by our estimation, if you've spent good money on an expensive cruise, the Princess Cruise should give you a bottle or a can of soda (with ice if you want it)!  We don't drink watered down sodas at home, why should we drink them on a cruise ship?  Also, it was way too cold on this trip--uncomfortably cold.  Not a good idea to travel at this time. 

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
The dining in the evening was okay--service was good and the food was palatable.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
I like the line dancing--other activities were impossible because it was so cold

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The comedians were good

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
We had an awesome cabin steward--Rosani--she was fabulous

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
ship was very clean

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Our cabin was perfect

Ports of call

Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany

3 out of 5
not there long enough to know anything about it

Helsinki, Finland

5 out of 5
We had a friend that met us there so I don't know what other people did

Copenhagen, Denmark

3 out of 5
Not enough information about how get around there--spent alot of time walking in circles--get a guide

Oslo, Norway

5 out of 5
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5 Comments

taszard    7 years ago

we were on the Regal in March also. Got off on the 5th

laplumejr    7 years ago

My wife and I were on Regal princess in march and it was fantastic. We loved everything about the ship and cruise. Can't wait till we can afford to return to Regal princess. It was the first ship that my wife said she wouldn't have any problem staying on for a 2 week or longer trip. Many some day 🙂🙂🙂

taszard    7 years ago

Well if you think "selling" is only a Princess issue then welcome to cruising

JamesBolger    7 years ago

perhaps checking monthly temperatures for destinations BEFORE you book might be a good idea?

cruzrbachoua    7 years ago

perhaps the ice is what watered down your drinks. ..