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ROYAL PRINCESS CRUISE SHIP REVIEW 2024: In-depth Review of Princess Cruises Royal Princess

Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy
Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy
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👁️ 79K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 23:36

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides an in-depth review of the Royal Princess, the first Royal class ship launched by Princess Cruises. He evaluates the vessel's design, noting the elegant, traditional interiors and the large, central Piazza atrium. While praising the ship's aesthetic, he highlights several drawbacks, including the loss of the wraparound promenade deck and the lack of sufficient public space and seating when the ship is at capacity. The review covers the ship's amenities, such as the pool deck, the adults-only Retreat, and the Movies Under the Stars feature. He also discusses the Medallion technology, which he describes as a industry-leading tool for seamless onboard experiences. The creator examines the complex three-tier fare structure, suggesting that the Princess Plus tier offers the best value. Regarding dining, he notes a wide variety of included and specialty options but criticizes the confusing new casual dining tier. He concludes that while the ship is beautiful and supported by an excellent crew, the limited availability of public spaces is a significant consideration for future passengers.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Royal Princess
A Nibble
All-time creator consensus for Royal Princess
A Nibble

This review is in line with the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

royal princess was introduced as the very first Royal class ship when she was delivered to princess Cruisers in 2013

the Medallion is that it replaces your typical Cruise carard it's what you use to scan on and off the ship it's your room key

princess Cruises is commonly known for having some of the best crew in the industry and royal princess was no different

royal princess suffers from a lack of public space limited seating in venues especially for groups of friends or family

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the Medallion app to chat with crew for quick issue resolution
Book Princess Plus for better value on drinks and Wi-Fi
Arrive early to secure poolside lounges at The Retreat

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding seating on a crowded shipUse the Medallion app to locate available spaces and arrive early for popular areas
Understanding the fare structureConsider Princess Plus for better value, as it includes drinks and Wi-Fi

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the key features and flaws of the Royal Princess ship?
QHow does the Medallion technology enhance the cruise experience?
QIs the Princess fare structure worth the cost?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4 Happy BaconValue Pricing2 Happy BaconDrink Package2½ Happy BaconWifi Connectivity3½ Happy BaconShip Condition1½ Happy BaconPool Deck1 Sad BaconCrowd Capacity2½ Sad BaconEntertainment Nightlife1½ Sad Bacon

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