Regal Princess Review
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We received a very special offer from Princess last autumn, to take two 7 day back to back cruises on Regal Princess.This gave us OBC and reduced air fares. As we live in the North West of the UK we needed to change the flight from LHR to Manchester. Several others on the cruise flew via Heathrow or Amsterdam. We flew Virgin from Manchester to Atlanta and then Delta to Miami. This gave us Virgin miles and saved money as the flight was cheaper. We also avoided the notorious queuing at Miami International arrivals, by entering the USA in Atlanta, then flying domestic to Miami. Return journey was the same route in reverse. Others were travelling via CDG, AMS and LHR takiing longer to travel. We were put up overnight in the splendid International Hotel, Doral, Miami. This was first class and room only so we had to pay for breakfast, wifi was free.Transfer to the ship around noon went well at 45 mins. A power cut on the Fort Lauderdale Docks caused a massive que for boarding, but Princess handled this well with out too much delay.
The cruise was fine, the ship is beautiful (cruise number 21 so we have been around).
Great cabin on deck 12 midships, balcony a bit tight, but fine. Large flat screen TV and the usual bathroom layout, Celebrity have better designed bathrooms.
Cabin Review
Balcony
Very good, clean, everything you need. The same as other Princess and P&O ships. Good large flat screen TV. Regular bathroom. Balcony on the small size with two lounger chairs.
Port Reviews
Amber Cove (Puerto Plata)
Don't take the Beach excursion. You travel in a truck for 1.25 hours over a dangerously constructed road. The Beach is fine when you arrive, but not worth the 2.5 hours round truck trip. Lots of people complained and to give Princess their due, we were refunded 50% of the cost.
St. Thomas
Just wandered around, nice enough for an hour or two.
St. Maarten
Been here before, the beach is by the town and a short walk from the ship, with a water bus service for the lazy. Good shops if you like jewellery.
Princess Cays
Excellent day sunbathing and swimming. Good barbeque lunch included and cooked with food and staff from the ship.
Princess Cays
Excellent day sunbathing and swimming. Good barbeque lunch included and cooked with food and staff from the ship.
Montego Bay
A bit scruffy, probably need to travel out of town.
Grand Cayman (Georgetown)
Good for a walk, drink and shopping.
Cozumel
Just stayed in the port shopping and bar area. free sun loungers by the waters edge.