Regal Princess: Lido Deck

The Lido deck 16 is a hopping outdoor venue where we dined on pizza (Prego's-included), chicken sandwiches with awesome french fries (Trident Grill-included), soft ice cream (Swirls-included) and enjoyed some fruity libations ($).  The pools are located here as well as several hot tubs.  It's a great location for people watching, reading, and well enjoying each other's company.  We also watched several movies at night at Movies Under the Stars or MUTS and found popcorn at Swirls in the evening.

 Preto's Pizzeria (included), Mermaid's Tail Bar ($), and Trident Grill (included):

The Fountain/Plunge Pool:

The Seawalk that juts out over the starboard side:

Because it's an open area and open to the weather, have to be careful walking around here:

Can see the Promenade deck 7 below:

Below on Gala deck 4, folks getting on tenders for a ride over to Princess Cays:

Some folks worry that they can be seen on their balconies when fellow cruisers look down from the Seawalk.  Once the initial novelty of walking back and forth wears off as in the first two days, don't notice as much.  Plus there are so many balconies below:

Here's the round Plunge Pool.  Behind this pool you can see rows of blue lounge chairs:

On some nights, this lounge area becomes a fountain show.  You can see the Fountain Pool in the back towards the right:

I will be back with more pictures....

Regal Princess: The Venues Around the Ship

I have covered the Piazza venues in my previous two posts.  Now, I will cover the other Venues throughout the Regal Princess.

While walking forward on Plaza deck 5 past the IC we came into short hallway.  Looking to my immediate left I came across this:

The cast of the Love Boat dedicated the naming of the Regal Princess:

When I looked to my right I saw this:

After passing the Love Boat memorabilia area we found Sabatinis, the Italian specialty restaurant ($):

Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of the entrance and this wonderful dining venue.  I have a previous post dedicated to our dining experience at Sabatinis.  Look for it here:  http://2bcruising.blogspot.com/2016/02/wednesday-day-11-sabatinis-specialty.html

Across from Sabatinis is the Passenger/Guest Services desk:

Here's an interesting artwork in the center hall:

Back up on Fiesta Deck 6 also forward from the Piazza is the Casino:

Club 6 is also located next door to the Casino.  Looks like I forgot to take a picture of that venue.  Club 6 is where the Platinum/Elite Lounge is held each evening.

Up on Promenade deck 7 forward is the Calypso Cove shop, which you can see is above the Casino:

Walking forward we also see the Art Gallery:

All the way forward is the Princess Theater where many nightly performances were held:

The Princess Theater is located on two levels Promenade deck 7 and Fiesta deck 6.  Here we saw "Sweet Soul" production:

We also saw the "Voice of the Ocean" as well:

While on Promenade deck 7 and heading towards the rear of the ship we come to the Princess Live! venues.  Here's a lounge area:

As we continue walking towards the back we come across additional sitting areas on the left side along the windows:

Interesting seats:

Here's the Princess Live! Cafe.  Also, you can get specialty coffees here:

This is where they have live shows/productions in a more cozy space.  They produce the Early Wake show, the Norman Love Chocolate Demonstration, and various lectures (e.g. photography), and game shows.  Most shows are shown later in the staterooms on the interactive TVs.

Audio/visual folks are always busy getting the Princess Live! theater ready:

I was able to attend the Norman Love Demonstration which was taped and shown on the Interactive TV in our stateroom:

Continue pass the Princess Live! area and there's another long hall with a lounge area:

We eventually come to the Wheelhouse Bar and Crown Grill.  During sea days, the Wheelhouse Bar offers Pub lunches which are included.  Libations that go with this lunch are extra ($).  Behind the Wheelhouse Bar is the Crown Grill, a special restaurant ($).  

There's nightly entertainment here in the Wheelhouse:

Along the way is the Library:  

This is where I find the daily Sudoku.  Also there are board games here (bottom right-picture below).  During the day, you can find a puzzle started on the table and throughout the day fellow passengers come in and work on the puzzle for a few minutes or a few hours.

At the very back of the ship (deck 7) is the Vista Lounge:

 The Captain's Circle Party was held here as well as other entertainment shows: