Standard Inside Staterooms on Regal Princess

How times have changed! When first introduced, the class of vessel of which Regal Princess is a member, were renowned for their large, comfortable staterooms. In 1991, I remember walking into mine on Star Princess and feeling it to be sized comparably to some hotel rooms in which I had stayed and was thrilled to find a working refrigerator in even the humblest of stateroom categories. Today, however, while, naturally, the rooms have not changed in size, the standards have, and, while continuing to be comfortable in size, there is no longer anything special about the size or facility.

All inside staterooms on Regal Princess contain twin beds able to be pushed together, forming a queen sized single. The bed is then made up as a single, with a foam insert covering the joining edge. These are NOT cots, and all beds have mattresses AND box springs.

Even the lowest priced inside accommodation is provided with 13 inch television, refrigerator, and hair dryer attached near the vanity. The sitting area, if it can be called that, contains a single chair and cocktail table, no couch! Lighting is variable, and, when needed for dressing, can be made quite bright. Holland America could take some lessons here.

Inside cabins come in two styles, with the brochure failing to specify which is located where. One floor plan places the bed(s) against the far wall, when entering, with the headboard containing individual reading lights (top photo). The second style places the beds against a side wall, with glass shaded lamps on both side vanities (middle photo). The type of wood used for the furnishings also varies, with, in my opinion, the dark feeling somehow, cheaper.

Bathrooms are larger than those on even the newest of Royal Caribbean ships with two people actually able to fit, however snugly, into the shower stall. Unless you have a suite, don't even consider trying that on Royal Caribbean. Soaps, shampoo and conditioner are provided, with the liquids packaged in those paper style packets that I've grown to hate.

Passengers are provided with a choice of 8 TV channels, two of which broadcast the day's selection of movies. Other programming available includes: The Princess Channel providing information about shore excursions and ports and shopping. This is also where the daily produced Regal Princess TV show will be found; The Regal Channel: Providing an assortment of programming including programs from the BBC, A & E, and, Nickelodeon. At other times, this is one of the two movie channels; Two channels containing Satellite/local programming: Whatever the ship can receive that looks interesting. Most often, this will consist of CNN and CNN news headlines.; The Discovery Channel: a continuing supply of shows highlighting history, travel, technology, sports, nature, science, food and special interests; The Instant News Channel: The text news service with nostalgia/jazz music playing in the background; The View from the Bridge Channel: Glimpses from the bridge located video cam. These provide a particularly handy means of staying in touch with weather conditions for people in inside cabins. This is also the channel to which to tune to hear shipboard announcements and classical music.

Cabin service is quite limited in selection (readers can find the menu on my mini suite page). Complete stateroom meal service, offically, is NOT offered! Cleaning and dry cleaning is available. Complementary self-service laundries for passenger use are located on Plaza and Baja Decks. Laundry products are provided for purchase.


	Standard Inside Stateroom on Regal Princess A PARNAMI Cruise Page How times have changed! When first introduced, the class of vessel of which Regal Princess is a member, were renowned for their large, comfortable staterooms. In 1991, I remember walking into mine on Star Princess and feeling it to be sized comparably to some hotel rooms in which I had stayed and was thrilled to find a working refrigerator in even the humblest of stateroom categories. Today, however, while, naturally, the rooms have not changed in size, the standards have, and, while continuing to be comfortable in size, there is no longer anything special about the size or facility. All inside staterooms on Regal Princess contain twin beds able to be pushed together, forming a queen sized single. The bed is then made up as a single, with a foam insert covering the joining edge. These are NOT cots, and all beds have mattresses AND box springs. Even the lowest priced inside accommodation is provided with 13 inch television, refrigerator, and hair dryer attached near the vanity. The sitting area, if it can be called that, contains a single chair and cocktail table, no couch! Lighting is variable, and, when needed for dressing, can be made quite bright. Holland America could take some lessons here. Inside cabins come in two styles, with the brochure failing to specify which is located where. One floor plan places the bed(s) against the far wall, when entering, with the headboard containing individual reading lights (top photo). The second style places the beds against a side wall, with glass shaded lamps on both side vanities (middle photo). The type of wood used for the furnishings also varies, with, in my opinion, the dark feeling somehow, cheaper. Bathrooms are larger than those on even the newest of Royal Caribbean ships with two people actually able to fit, however snugly, into the shower stall. Unless you have a suite, don't even consider trying that on Royal Caribbean. Soaps, shampoo and conditioner are provided, with the liquids packaged in those paper style packets that I've grown to hate. Passengers are provided with a choice of 8 TV channels, two of which broadcast the day's selection of movies. Other programming available includes: The Princess Channel providing information about shore excursions and ports and shopping. This is also where the daily produced Regal Princess TV show will be found; The Regal Channel: Providing an assortment of programming including programs from the BBC, A & E, and, Nickelodeon. At other times, this is one of the two movie channels; Two channels containing Satellite/local programming: Whatever the ship can receive that looks interesting. Most often, this will consist of CNN and CNN news headlines.; The Discovery Channel: a continuing supply of shows highlighting history, travel, technology, sports, nature, science, food and special interests; The Instant News Channel: The text news service with nostalgia/jazz music playing in the background; The View from the Bridge Channel: Glimpses from the bridge located video cam. These provide a particularly handy means of staying in touch with weather conditions for people in inside cabins. This is also the channel to which to tune to hear shipboard announcements and classical music. Cabin service is quite limited in selection (readers can find the menu on my mini suite page). Complete stateroom meal service, offically, is NOT offered! Cleaning and dry cleaning is available. Complementary self-service laundries for passenger use are located on Plaza and Baja Decks. Laundry products are provided for purchase. Copyright © 2001 Mel Litzenberger. All Rights Reserved CONNECT TO: Continue Tour: Inside Handicapped Stateroom on Regal Princess Return to Regal Princess E-mail: PARNAMI@aol.com