{"id":5508,"date":"2019-12-13T14:11:41","date_gmt":"2019-12-13T20:11:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?p=5508"},"modified":"2019-12-13T14:11:56","modified_gmt":"2019-12-13T20:11:56","slug":"regal-princess-by-the-numbers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?p=5508","title":{"rendered":"Regal Princess: By the Numbers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"289\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/GP-Istanbul133-mod1_CvD_RGB-1024x289.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/GP-Istanbul133-mod1_CvD_RGB-1024x289.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/GP-Istanbul133-mod1_CvD_RGB-300x85.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/GP-Istanbul133-mod1_CvD_RGB-768x217.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next weekend, I set sail on Regal Princess for a 7-night Caribbean cruise featuring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/princesscruises\">Princess Cruises&#8217;<\/a> new Medallion Class experience. In my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?p=5490\">last blog<\/a>, I talked about the basics of Medallion Class and the pre-cruise preparations. Today, I thought I&#8217;d share some basic info about the ship itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>REGAL PRINCESS FACT SHEET<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maiden voyage: May 20, 2014<br>Last refurbished: 2017<br>Class: Royal class<br>Gross tonnage: 142, 299 GRT<br>Length: 1083 feet<br>Beam: 126 feet<br>Height: 217 feet<br>Draft: 28 feet<br>Decks: 19<br>Top speed: 22 kts<br>Total guests: 3560<br>Total crew: 1346<br><br>Staterooms: 1780<br>1,438 with balcony (all outside staterooms feature a balcony), including:<br>36 suites * 314 mini suites * 358 deluxe balcony * 730 balcony cabins<br>342 inside cabins<br>780 additional\/upper berths<br>36 wheelchair accessible staterooms (1 suite\/6 mini suites\/22 balcony\/7 inside)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NOTABLE FEATURES:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The SeaWalk<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The ship\u2019s most distinguishing design element is an over-water SeaWalk, a top-deck glass-bottomed enclosed walkway on the ship\u2019s starboard side extending more than 28 feet beyond the edge of the vessel.\u00a0 From here guests can enjoy dramatic views, including to the sea 128 feet below.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dramatic Atrium<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 The social hub of the ship, the soaring atrium offers a vibrant collection of always-changing quick bites and light meals, beverages, entertainment, shopping and guest services. Features such as Bellini\u2019s Italian cocktail bar, Ocean Terrace seafood bar, and a gelateria add to the Piazza\u2019s lively atmosphere.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chef\u2019s Table Lumiere<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Princess is setting a new standard for the chef\u2019s table experience with the Chef\u2019s Table Lumiere in which guests will be magically surrounded by a curtain of light \u2013 providing a soft wall of privacy that envelopes diners as they savor the chef\u2019s special menu.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Princess Watercolor Fantasy<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 The ship\u2019s central pool area features daily and nightly performances of four separate themed sequences comprised of dancing fountains, special music and live performers. The Movies Under the Stars screen is also incorporated as an additional show element.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Princess Live!<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 The ship\u2019s television studio features programming throughout the day from 8 am until midnight. Guests can enjoy live talk shows, demonstrations and performers here, including the daily Wake Show.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Horizon Court Buffet<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 One of Princess\u2019 most popular casual dining options, the Horizon Court buffet on&nbsp;<em>Regal Princess<\/em>&nbsp;offers up intriguing choices with live action stations such as Asian cuisine, Mediterranean dishes, a pasta corner and salad-tossing stations. Diners can also indulge in specialty experiences at the Crab Shack and Fondues.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Horizon Bistro Pastry Shop<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 At the Horizon Court\u2019s dedicated pastry shop guests can indulge in fresh-baked goodies throughout the day and even get to see Princess\u2019 pastry chefs in action as they demonstrate their skills in chocolate work and cake decorating.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Private Cabanas<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Private cabana options give guests the opportunity to personalize their relaxation time, with elegant cabanas in The Sanctuary and poolside cabanas at the Retreat Pool. Cabana guests looking for a gourmet treat can order one of the ship\u2019s new cabana picnic baskets, packed with artisan edibles paired with a premium wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"948\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Cast-Portrait-ROB_3415.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Cast-Portrait-ROB_3415.jpg 948w, https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Cast-Portrait-ROB_3415-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Cast-Portrait-ROB_3415-768x552.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 948px) 100vw, 948px\" \/><figcaption>Love Boat Cast\nGodparents of the Regal Princess &#8211; Princess Cruises<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FUN FACT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ship was christened at her naming ceremony in Fort Lauderdale by the original cast of The Love Boat: Left to right: Jill Whelan (Vicki Stubing), Bernie Kopell (Dr. Adam Bricker), Ted Lange (Isaac Washington), Gavin MacLeod (Captain Merrill Stubing), Lauren Tewes (Julie McCoy), and Fred Grandy (Burl &#8220;Gopher&#8221; Smith).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout my voyage I&#8217;ll be sharing blog posts, photos of all the features listed above, videos, and more. Make sure you&#8217;ve subscribed to all of Premier Custom Travel&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/contactus.html\">social media channels<\/a> for all the updates.<br><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Next weekend, I set sail on Regal Princess for a 7-night Caribbean cruise featuring Princess Cruises&#8217; new Medallion Class experience. In my last blog, I talked about the basics of Medallion Class and the pre-cruise preparations. 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