Regal Princess is a Royal-class cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc, and is the second ship to sail for the cruise line under this name.
Regal Princess, as well as her sister ship Royal Princess, were ordered on 17 February 2010 from Fincantieri and were constructed at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, and debuted in 2014.
Regal Princess is unmistakably elegant, accomplishing something mainstream cruise ships occasionally struggle with: finding a balance between fun and refinement. The decor is comfortable, with warm tones and plenty of wood and marble.
The Piazza, a hallmark of the line, is truly grand; it’s large, encompasses three decks, and has three bold spiral staircases. At night, it’s where you’ll want to spend your time watching people, listening to music, or sipping cocktails.
A highlight on board is the food, which we enjoyed in most venues. The buffet offers tremendous variety, with many options for international palates, and the for-fee restaurants — specifically Sabatini’s and Crown Grill — are reasonably priced.
Still, those who don’t want to pay to have enough options that they won’t feel slighted. Conversely, those who want to splurge on the Chef’s Table and the Winemaker’s dinner will likely feel as if it was money well spent.
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Full Specifications
| Name | Regal Princess |
| Owner |  Carnival Corporation & plc |
| Operator | Princess Cruises |
| Port of registry | Hamilton,  Bermuda |
| Ordered | 4 May 2010[3] |
| Builder | |
| Laid down | 28 August 2012[4] |
| Launched | 26 March 2013[1] |
| Sponsored by | |
| Christened | 5 November 2014[5] |
| Acquired | 11 May 2014[2] |
| Maiden voyage | 20 May 2014[6] |
| In service | 2014–present |
| Identification |
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| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Class and type | Royal-class cruise ship |
| Tonnage | 142,714 GT[7] |
| Length | 330 m (1,082 ft 8 in)[7] |
| Beam | 38.27 m (125 ft 7 in)[7] |
| Height | 66 m (216 ft 6 in) |
| Draft | 8.57 m (28 ft 1 in)[7] |
| Decks | 19 |
| Installed power | |
| Propulsion | 2 × 18,000 kW (24,000 hp)[7] |
| Speed | |
| Capacity | 3,560 passengers |
| Crew | 1,346 |
