{"id":12538,"date":"2019-09-09T15:40:12","date_gmt":"2019-09-09T22:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/?p=12538"},"modified":"2021-02-25T18:11:15","modified_gmt":"2021-02-26T02:11:15","slug":"paradise-on-the-princess-personal-memento-cruise-past","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/paradise-on-the-princess-personal-memento-cruise-past\/","title":{"rendered":"Paradise on the Princess: A Personal Memento From a Cruise Past"},"content":{"rendered":"

Enjoying a cruise today is noticeably different than those my wife and I did some 25 years ago. That reality was dramatically in evidence when we took a Princess cruise earlier this year, and the memories we experienced \u201cback then,\u201d still color my thoughts today. In the 1970s research shows that about 500,000 people took a cruise every year. In the cruise industry today (2019) the cruise business has grown considerably, as cruise industry organizations like CLIA (Cruise Line International Association) indicates that 20 million now take a cruise every year. While that IS an impressive figure, the FACT remains that only 20% of the US population have taken a cruise. \u00a0Additional research shows that part of the reason for this 20% figure, is that vast (yes, VAST!) numbers of people are still not sure WHAT a cruise is all about.<\/em> Thus the following article of mine is crafted and written to colorfully enlighten \u2014 and clarify \u2014 what a typical cruise is all about. It also touches on cruising in general, and gives our readers a sampling of what a wonderful and very relaxing experience is to be had, and enjoyed, by taking a cruise. I hope by reading it, you\u2019ll plan and schedule a cruise in your<\/strong> life within the next 12 months.<\/p>\n

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The Royal Princess IS a big cruise ship.<\/span> PHOTO BY MICHELLE GREGG.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As confirmed Cruise Aficionados going back at least 25 years, my wife and I, along with our daughter and her family, were excited to get on board the ROYAL PRINCESS <\/em>in mid-April in San Pedro, for our cruise to Mexico. Once settled in our Stateroom we went topside to the SUN-DECK to get a better view of our departure. Oh my goodness, what huge changes have taken place in those intervening 25 years. Cruise ships now look more like gigantic, very tall apartment buildings, with the Royal\u2019s highest deck \u2014 the Sun Deck \u2014 at 217 feet above the water. For ship purists like me, the hard facts are that cruise ships today do not have the same sort of \u201cclassical shape or lines,\u201d as that of the Pacific Princess, <\/em>the Princess cruise ship that was the maritime star of TV\u2019s hit show \u201cThe Love Boat<\/em><\/strong>\u201d in the 1970s.<\/p>\n

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A typical \u201cset\u201d of Thruster propellers<\/span> (WEB PHOTO)<\/span><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I\u2019d forgotten how much the cruise industry \u2014 and ships in general \u2014 have changed since then. Today\u2019s cruise ships have \u201cThrusters\u201d (small propellers) built into the underwater part of the bow (front) and stern (back) side of the vessel to make it more maneuverable. Facing outwards on their left (port) and right (starboard) side, the appropriate one\u2019s are used in ports if the ship has to move left or right. When we were ready to depart, the huge 142, 714 Gross Tonnage ROYAL PRINCESS <\/em>carefully maneuvered herself by way of the Stern and Bow Thrusters (with NO tugs to assist her!) away from the dockside. The 1970s Pacific Princess <\/em>was 20, 636 Gross Tonnage, with a passenger capacity of 750, versus the 3, 560 on the Royal Princess<\/em>, yet it NEVER <\/strong>seemed crowded!<\/p>\n

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Author John Clayton looking happy and relaxed on his private balcony.<\/span> PHOTO BY BRIGITTE CLAYTON.<\/span><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As my wife and I did not want <\/strong>the hassle of flying to some port destination hundreds, or even thousands of miles from Los Angeles to board our cruise, we were delighted to find in our \u201ccruise research,\u201d that Princess has a series of cruises from LA to LA that include numerous destinations in Alaska<\/a>, Mexico and even Hawaii, so we did the 7 day Mexico<\/a> trip Los Angeles to Los Angeles, with one day stops in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta<\/a>. Questions to consider when taking a cruise include whether to have an Inside or Outside cabin; An Inside cabin usually means it does not have a porthole or window, and an Outside Stateroom means it usually has a balcony. We wanted a balcony as we\u2019ve always felt a balcony makes a cruise a hundred times enjoyable. You can sit outside and lazily watch the Ocean slide by or, unwind as you\u2019ve never relaxed before and, what a treat this is \u2014 open the door to your balcony ever so slightly at night, and hear the soothing sounds of the sea as you drift off into Dreamland on one of the Award winning Princess mattresses.<\/p>\n

Our dinner every evening, was in the charming and, in our view, elegant Symphony Restaurant, <\/strong>where the service is impeccable, and the wide choices of amazing appetizers, exciting entrees, and delightful desserts, are all out-standing and delightfully delicious. Our waiter Lawrence, and the Maitre\u2019D, Manuel, were the epitome of friendliness with very personal service. For our breakfasts and lunches, we dined in the Royal\u2019s Horizon Court <\/strong>buffet and it is easy to see (and taste!) why, it is one of only 5 cruise line Buffets to have been voted THE BEST.<\/p>\n

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The author gets a super demonstration on the fine art of using the correct CARVING KNIFE for specific cuts of meat from a top Crown Grill waiter.<\/span> PHOTO BY MICHELLE GREGG.<\/span><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The quality and amount of dishes, fruits, succulent salads, beautiful breads, perfect pies, cereals, meat, and fantastic fish selections are an assortment of truly awesome foods. A marvelous addition to cruising today, and the joy of dining at sea, are \u201cSpecialty Restaurants\u201d where you pay a fee and make a reservation. The best way for you, our reader, to know MORE about this option and costs, is go online and type in \u201cSpecialty Restaurants on the ROYAL PRINCESS.\u201d <\/strong>The information you\u2019ll find online covers ALL the wide and varied choices, and makes you realize what an \u201cEating Challenge\u201d it is, as regards deciding what you\u2019ll request. We decided on The Crown Grill. <\/strong>I ordered as my entr\u00e9e New Zealand Lamb Chops. As our Crown Grill waiter placed them in front of me he said there are 3 types of knives for cutting meat and, would I like to see them? I instantly said YES, and then saw what I can only call an artistic hand ballet on how to use them. It\u2019s one thing to see something on a menu, but another when you actually taste what you\u2019ve ordered. I don\u2019t know if it was \u201cauto suggestion, but as I\u2019d asked the aforementioned waiter to carve my lamb chops, I couldn\u2019t wait to eat them \u2014 yes, each morsel of the lamb tasted better and more wonderful than I\u2019d ever have thought possible.<\/p>\n

A Princess cruise IS <\/em><\/strong>an escape from reality and the often \u201croutines of daily life,\u201d which means life aboard is like floating in a dreamlike environment with many wonderful options. These include doing absolutely nothing except relaxing in, or by, one of the ship\u2019s pools or spas and, if you wish, ordering drinks and food. Or, you can also enjoy one of the Royal\u2019s almost countess events, programs or \u201cThings\u201d to see and do every day, all detailed in the ship\u2019s news and information bulletin called Princess Patter. <\/strong>Here\u2019s a sampler. Enjoy a \u201ctry out\u201d massage; a Pictionary challenge; watch a feature film, such as \u201cA Star is Born;\u201d A goofy golf competition; a comedy show in the ship\u2019s theater; Croquet challenge; Team Trivia; a pain management class; ballroom dance class Cha Cha. I was intrigued by the Trivia event \u2014 held on different days, different times, and a wide series of DIFFERENT subjects. One of the one’s I went to asked the question \u201cHow many Oscars did famous movie director Alfred Hitchcock get?\u201d Do you know the answer? <\/em><\/strong>I was stunned, as were the other 90 or so people in the room, by the answer, NONE!<\/p>\n

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On Left, Peter Gregg, in the Crown Grill, about to enjoy his plate of Mussels. \u201cThey were delicious,\u201d he said. While exploring Cabo San Lucas, Matthew Gregg stopped by the ComicX restaurant to touch base with\u2026 well, YOU know who THAT is \u2026 Right?<\/span> PHOTOS BY MICHELLE GREGG.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Our two grandsons, Peter, eleven, and Matthew, nine, also found \u201clots of cool stuff to see and do\u201d aboard the Royal, but the one place they loved most of all, was The Lodge<\/strong>. Michelle, their Mom, said The Lodge<\/strong>, was specifically designed for kids 8-12 by Princess, and is a \u201csafe place and environment where they played video games, got involved in some fun coloring contests, and got to meet other kids their own age.\u201d I was delighted to hear she said, \u201cit was evident, and clearly noticeable, that The Lodge <\/em>was run very smoothly, and that the attentive staff took exceptional care to keep the kids safe.\u201d She added that it gave her \u2014 and her husband Mike \u2014 \u201cgreat peace of mind knowing where our kids, Peter and Matthew were at-all times, because of the Medallions they had on. What an amazing Princess invention this is, and the security it provides\u201d she said. When going on vacation many people don\u2019t have the time to learn more about the places they\u2019ll visit. Princess does that for you with a 1 or 2 page overview, including info such as \u201cThe Best\u2026\u201d of each town or city, and special Points of Interest. There\u2019s also local phone numbers for Tourist Information Centers, Post Offices, Banks, US Consulates, shopping, and tipping. I appreciated the fact that the history of each Port where the ship stops for a day, is entertainingly written and its thought-provoking format makes you REALLY want to do what\u2019s suggested.<\/p>\n

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Cruise ship identification: This photo comes from the Web, but we assume the cruise ship on the far right is a Holland America vessel, the center one looks to be from Princess Cruises, and the far left one appears to be a Carnival Cruise ship. Yes, all DO fit in, but it looks to be a tight squeeze. The ship on the right leaves first, then the one in the middle, and the far left one, departs last.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When my wife and I went up to the Buffet for breakfast, it looked as if there was a \u201ctraffic jam of ships\u201d in the harbor. The ROYAL was berthed one way, then almost EXACTLY opposite to us \u2014 and seemingly only a few yards away \u2014 was another huge cruise ship also berthed lengthwise like us and, to the left of us, yet a third cruise ship! How do they get in! <\/em><\/p>\n

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The SEAWALK on the Royal Princess.<\/span> PHOTO BY PRINCESS CRUISES.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cruise lines are always on the lookout for imaginative ways in which to add new features that make a cruise even more spectacular. One such offbeat \u201ctourist temptation\u201d is the Princess SEAWALK<\/em><\/strong>. Contacting the Princess PR people, I asked them, \u201cWhat were some of the reasons for installing this pioneering attraction.\u201d \u201cWell,\u201d <\/em>they said, \u201cPrinces Cruises wanted to create this innovative feature to give guests the experience they were walking on water.<\/em>\u201d Did they ever! Let me explain. When you go up to the Horizon Buffet on Deck 16 AFT (that\u2019s the Stern, or \u201cback end\u201d of the ROYAL) there are \u2014 on both her left and right side of the deck \u2014 the aforementioned SEAWALK. It has 16 glass panels, and each SEAWALK is 60 feet long, and 128 feet above the Ocean, and it extends 28 feet out from the ship. I loved the fact of it being so unusual, and fun. As of right now, June, 2019, it can be enjoyed on three Princess Cruise ships \u2014 the ROYAL, REGAL and MAJESTIC.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve never taken a cruise, or even if you\u2019ve taken lots of them, getting aboard a modern, totally up to date cruise ship today is a marvelous way to relax completely, enjoy fabulous and truly delicious food, along with the certain knowledge it IS <\/strong>the best, and most fun, escape from Reality. Period.<\/p>\n

Contact John: <\/strong>jd******<\/span>@***<\/span>il.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Enjoying a cruise today is noticeably different than those my wife and I did some 25 years ago. That reality was dramatically in evidence when we took a Princess cruise earlier this year, and the memories we experienced \u201cback then,\u201d still color my thoughts today. In the 1970s research shows that about 500,000 people took a cruise every year. 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