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Regal Princess EMBARKATION: New Ship, Big Surprises

Cruising Canucks

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The Regal Princess is a first for us, and first impressions are STRONG! Watch as we wake up to the ship right outside our Hilton Marina window, navigate Princess's new assigned boarding time system, and discover whether this older Princess ship hits the sweet spot between Jerry's beloved Island Princess style and Jill's favourite Enchanted Princess. Nuggets WITH barbecue sauce appear within the first hour (Holland America, take notes!), an obstructed balcony turns out to be barely obstructed at all with an extra-large angled layout, and Princess surprises us with access to the Reserve Collection dining for the week - elevated service, gorgeous spacing, and a chef's special grilled shrimp that has Jill raving. Caribbean here we come!

0:00 - New Ship Day: Regal Princess from Our Hotel Window!
1:00 - Hilton Marina Fort Lauderdale: Was It Worth It?
2:00 - New Princess Boarding Time System Explained
3:00 - First Steps on Regal Princess!
4:00 - Ship Exploration: Crooners, Vista Lounge + Crown Grill
7:30 - Adults Only Retreat Pool: The Reason We Booked This Ship!
9:00 - First Drink: 24 Karat Margarita at the Retreat Bar
10:00 - Buffet Tour: NUGGETS WITH BARBECUE SAUCE Found!
12:30 - MDR Lunch: Reserve Collection Preview + Orange Soufflé!
14:00 - Cabin E407 Tour: Obstructed Balcony That Isn't!
17:00 - Princess PR Treats: Champagne + Chocolate Strawberries
19:00 - Champagne Explodes Before Jill Is Ready!
20:00 - Sail Away: Earlier Than Expected!
21:00 - Platinum & Elite Pre-Dinner Event: Vista Lounge
22:30 - Reserve Collection Dinner: Full Honest Review
26:00 - Evening Entertainment: Comedian, Wheelhouse Bar + Jamaican Country Band!
30:00 - New Plastic Medallion: Not Impressed
32:00 - Day One Wrap-Up + Sea Day Preview!

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20 Comments

@familyocean 1 month ago

Regal is my favorite ship of all time. Been on her 12 times. It feels like home. There’s something special about this ship.

@bustersterling7667 4 weeks ago

We embark on Regal Princess on September 19. We are looking forward to it. Thanks for sharing.

@jackredmond6023 1 month ago

We love the Wheelhouse Bar; all of the entertainment there is great! And we love the Royal Class Princess ships. We’ve cruised on all of them; and many of them more than once. 🥂

@marilynfields8515 1 month ago

We've been on the Regal four times, but not on purpose. It just lined up with our time off and budget. Love her!

@retirewiththemacks2025 1 month ago

You guys are so fun! Love the champagne opening! We love the Regal❤

@MikeMiasuki-vy3xx 1 month ago

We love your videos. This was outstanding. The video is clear and the audio is very distinct. Both of guys are so down to earth, you all could sell cruises to Mars. Well done.

@user-Samcorl 1 month ago

Jill looked especially lovely in that blue and white dress.

@Scotts-CruiseTravel 1 month ago (edited)

I love the the Reserve Collection Dining uses crystal glassware Very nice touch.

@gregorysims3697 1 month ago (edited)

My very first cruise was on another Regal Princess in 1993 from Vancouver to Alaska. And thus began a series of 29 cruises which ended with the Zuiderdam and covid in 2020. I still long for a sailing in the Yacht Club on MSC, which will be the cherry on the cake. But alas 80 years and reduced mobility may have ended by more ambitious plans. Your videos always present a momentary flash of youth and a glimpse of other, brighter worlds. Thanks for them.

@jabbathehut656 1 month ago

Got to applaud yous for the morning drink. I will have you as honorary English folk in no time.😂😂

@leslieoconnell2051 1 month ago

We had Reserve dining with a Reserver Mini-Suite and loved it so now we have 2 more booked. No going back!

@phildavis2135 1 month ago

As always a great vlog ,we do love your style its
like we're cruising with you
Looking forward to the rest of cruise (wife Barbara always comments on Jills lovely dresses )

@Scotts-CruiseTravel 1 month ago (edited)

Caesar salad and cheesecake for dinner every night works just fine And the orange soufflé on embarkation day.

@jeannedenbigh8919 1 month ago

Enjoyed your tour around the ship The food looked very good Another great presentation from the Cruising Canucks

@WendyABelas 1 month ago

I am so happy that you both are back in Ft Lauderdale. I love your content. We are on Regal in March 2027....cant wait!

@robertebenreck1652 1 month ago

I'm looking forward to more of your vlogs on the Regal Princess, my wife and I will be on the Regal in September for my 81st birthday. Thanks for showing the embarkation process, this will be our first time cruising out of Port Everglades.

@ThomasandCristinaBullock 1 month ago

Enjoyed this one. Thanks — we are diehard Princess cruisers and typically always book the Reserve Collection. Their specialty dining items tend to be the best and you’ll rarely find better service! We head out soon on a 50-day cruise on the Island Princess and after hearing from Mr. Canuck we are excited! Thanks so much!

@anne-marievr5710 1 month ago

We have been on the Regal Princess 5 times in different parts of the world. I love the Vista lounge…so much space. Princess Live where all the trivia happens needs tables. We never had an issue from the smoke from the casino on this ship. It is a nice layout and i like the layout o the retreat pool also.

@Ventibreeze123 1 month ago

I wish I had the nerve to cruise, one look at the size of that ship and I’m filled with dread. And the thought of the vast open ocean 😩 I will enjoy watching your vlogs 😊

@nickhaste4500 1 month ago (edited)

We had that same comedian last year on the Sun Princess. He was so good they gave him a show in the theatre the next night. I think he’s a Newfie. And we have found Princess often have the same comedy show multiple times per night because of the capacity of the venue being small to allow more people to see it.