Regal Princess

Regal Princess is the 2014 second ship of Princess's Royal class, a near-twin of lead ship Royal Princess that carries roughly 3,560 guests in the same refined, classic-cruising style. It shares all of the class's signatures: the SeaWalk glass walkway projecting 28 feet over the sea, the three-deck Piazza atrium, the Princess WaterColor Fantasy light-and-water show and the line's MedallionClass app experience. As the marginally newer of the two sisters with a more recent refresh, Regal can feel a hair fresher inside, but functionally it is the same ship aimed at the same traveler who values sea days, live music and a social-yet-relaxed vibe over high-energy thrills.

Dining covers anytime and traditional main dining rooms (the Symphony Dining Room earns specific praise from some guests), the Horizon Court buffet, complimentary Alfredo's and International Cafe, and extra-fee Crown Grill and Sabatini's. The specialty restaurants review well, but standard dining attracts steady criticism on recent 2025-2026 sailings for mediocre, over-salted food and understaffing that leaves buffet tables uncleared and bars slow. Cabins are comfortable, the Lotus Spa, casino, Princess Theater, Princess Live! and a photography studio fill out the amenities, and the adults-only Sanctuary is the go-to retreat when the main pool deck gets loud and crowded under its ever-running movie screen.

Regal Princess fits couples, multigenerational families and older cruisers wanting a polished mainstream cruise with strong Caribbean, Mexico and Europe itineraries at a mid-market price that sits below premium lines like Celebrity or Holland America while feeling more refined than Carnival. Its standout draws are the SeaWalk, the WaterColor Fantasy show, Movies Under the Stars and the Sanctuary. Between the sisters, choose Regal for the slightly newer hull or a preferred itinerary and Royal for potentially lower fares; either way, set realistic expectations on standard food and staffing, which have slipped across the fleet.