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Regal Princess 2026: Is This Older Ship Still Worth It?

Brian and Carrie
Brian and Carrie
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👁️ 32K views📅 4 months ago⏱️ 20:05
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🥉Knowledgeable Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Fall · 31 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

We just got on the ship today. Um, just found it, I don't know, 20 minutes ago.

We're excited to be on the ship. We're excited for the amount of time that we have on the ship.

I'm not disappointed in is the International Cafe has some tasty treats.

If that's the worst thing that I have to deal with, that's pretty good.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Explore the ship to find less congested areas.
Use the platinum priority boarding for early access.
Request feather pillows via the app for comfort.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship congestionFind less crowded times or areas to use facilities.
Room readinessBe prepared to carry luggage until room is ready.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Regal Princess 2026 still worth it compared to newer ships?
QWhat are the first impressions of the ship's layout and amenities?

Topics Covered

Loyalty Program2½ Happy BaconService Crew1½ Happy BaconShip Condition2 Happy BaconPool Deck2½ Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife2 Happy BaconSpa Fitness1 Happy BaconCabin Interior2½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Galveston1½ Happy Bacon
Southampton1 Happy Bacon
St. Thomas1½ Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description

Regal Princess 2026 first impressions are HERE. We’re answering the big question: is this older ship still worth your vacation money, or is it finally starting to feel too old compared to newer vessels? In this honest regal princess 2026 first impressions vlog, we’re taking you along for our real, unfiltered first look onboard this year. From the embarkation process to our first impressions of the cabin, the food, and the overall vibe, we aren’t holding back. You’ll see what feels great, what’s starting to show its age, and whether the “older ship” savings are actually worth it in 2026 for value-minded travelers. In this video we cover: Our 2026 first impressions of this older ship Embarkation & boarding experience First look at our cabin (what feels dated vs. still totally fine) Initial thoughts on food, drinks & service Atmosphere, crowds, and overall vibe on board Whether Regal Princess still feels worth the cost in 2026 if you’re cruising on a budget If you’re planning a princess cruises vacation or you’re specifically curious about the regal princess cruise, this vlog will give you the real, unfiltered scoop you need to decide if this ship is right for you. If you love honest cruise reviews, real numbers, and travel tips that help you stretch your budget without draining your savings, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the rest of our Regal Princess 2026 series and more budget-conscious travel content. #RegalPrincess2026 #RegalPrincess #PrincessCruises #CruiseVlog #CruiseReview #BudgetCruising #TravelBudget #BrianAndCarrie 🟢 SAVE MONEY HOUSE-SITTING: https://trustedhousesitters.pxf.io/2aEeEG 🌟 FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: https://brianandcarrie.myflodesk.com/newsletter ✅ BUDGET TRAVEL PLANNER: https://carrie-s-site-6fbd.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/travel-budgeting-digital-download ➡️ OUR TOP TRAVEL TOOLS: ● Travel Insurance: https://safetywing.com/nomad-insurance/?referenceID=brianandcarrie&utm_source=brianandcarrie&utm_medium=Ambassador ● VPN we use and trust: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=d4bfb5df-f0c4-499b-bbb0-4734c69aa265&website_id=07ce4335-e112-4c0a-932c-33a2e51dc93e&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnordvpn.com ❤️ HOW TO FOLLOW US AND SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL • Buy us a Beer (helps us to continue to produce videos): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brianandcarrie1 • PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brianandcarrieyt • SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGnMmPuHG31D2vyneTu45A • INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/brian.andcarrie • FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/brianandcarrie21/ • OUR TRAVEL COMMUNITY: https://patreon.com/brianandcarrie?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink ✨ TRAVEL TIPS • FREE ACCOMMODATIONS CHECKLIST: https://brianandcarrie.myflodesk.com/airbnbchecklist • FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: https://brianandcarrie.myflodesk.com/newsletter • FREE PACKING LIST: https://brianandcarrie.myflodesk.com/packinglist • WEBSITE https://www.brianandcarrietravels.com/ • Join our Travel Community: https://patreon.com/brianandcarrie?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink