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Regal Princess Cruise Review to Caribbean

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 38

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5
Regal Princess

14 Night Caribbean West/East Adventurer (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 09, 2020

Ship: Regal Princess

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: C433

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

Fun time on the Regal. Ship is in need of updating - carpets, balcony repair, signage showing starboard vs. port directions when exiting the elevators. Water at handwashing stations at buffet was too hot and couldn't be adjusted. Staff at Passenger Services were very patient and helpful. Stopping at 1 port per day was nice.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Easy and uneventful. We were able to get into our cabin by 2:00 PM.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Didn't use the main dining room, but ate at the buffet 90% of the time. Two separate buffets in near proximity to each other was often confusing. Hot food was often room-temperature. It would have been nice to see more kid-friendly options: PB&J, traditional mac & cheese, etc. Crown Grill was great!

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Didn't do onboard activities. Enjoyed quiet time while kids were in Kids Club.

Entertainment

We didn't attend due to crowded seating.

Children's Programs

5 out of 5
The kids loved them. Many organized activities and exceptional supervision.

Service and Staff

3 out of 5
Great service from room steward. Marginal service from waiters in buffet - many folks walking around with empty trays trying to look busy. Tables were cleaned quickly, but refills on drinks received a very poor rating as we often had to find coffee and juice ourselves.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Public areas were very clean. Once we learned the layout of the ship, we were fine.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Very close to elevators. Mini-suite was perfect for our family. Accommodated our mobility scooter, broken leg scooter and 2 very active kids. Queen bed, sofa sleeper that converted to twin bed and twin bunk over sofa. Our room steward kept it very clean.

Ship tip

Balconies are much smaller than on Ruby Princess and there is a charge for soda even at dining spots. Elevators are extremely crowded, possibly as a result of ages of the passengers. If you can do stairs, choose them!

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5
Rented a 4-seater bike at the Broadwalk. Beautiful along the coast!

Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island) Did not visit port

Daughter just broke her leg and we couldn't do water activities.

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

5 out of 5
Walked to Margaritaville. Next time we'll take a taxi. Many annoying and rude vendors along the way. Spent $60+ on two t-shirts for the kids and a magnet.

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5
Beautiful. Stayed in port and had lunch off the ship.

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
Took a taxi around the island. $100 + tip got us a 2-hour tour. Excellent!

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Easy and uneventful. Very organized.
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13 Comments

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

javawoody    3 years ago

Not sure if you enjoyed your cruise

DrDennis    4 years ago

The Regal is our favorite Princess ship (for now, taking a cruise on the Sky Princess in 6 weeks, so that may change). Even though this itinerary has become "old hat" to frequent cruisers, they're still fun destinations. Glad to read that you had an enjoyable cruise experience. Thanks for sharing!

Thordog    4 years ago

The summary was awful...but 4.5 ? How do rate something that you were not involved in. Calling it out!

TheNautiCruiser    4 years ago

Never had any problems with the internet in the past the new internet is 100% better then before. We always take towels from the ship when we go off never had a problem.

cruisereckoning    4 years ago

Glad you enjoyed

ErossLM    4 years ago

Want to know if we have to bring our own beach towels or borrow the towels from the cruise when we get off the ship to go for swim ?

Blondy    4 years ago

Well glad you enjoyed your cruise isn’t this ship somewhat new ??? (Built in 2013)👍🏼💖🛳🤔

cruzrbachoua    4 years ago

Deboftheseas...they have done away with this and both sides sadly are the same

Cruiserike0322    4 years ago

That's for your review

ErossLM    4 years ago

Like to know if the Regal cruise internet are any good and strong ?

deboftheseas    4 years ago

Usually the hall carpet on Port and Starboard each have an identifiable colour change in them so you know which side you’re on with Princess, I remember one side had red in it, the other didn’t

AuntPinkie    4 years ago

I thought she had a dry dock last month! Surprised that she didn’t look better! Glad you enjoyed your cruise, mostly!⛴

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