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This is: Mediterranean Magic (2016)
Cruise Ship 'Royal Princess'
| Royal Princess Facts (provided by Princess Cruises) |
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| Built: Monfalcone, Italy | |
| Named by: HRH The Duchess of Cambridge | |
| Inaugural cruise: 16 June 2013 | |
| Registered in: Hamilton, Bermuda | |
| Guest capacity: 3,560 | |
| Tonnage: 141,000 | |
| Length: 1,083 feet | |
| Height: 217 feet | |
| Service speed: 22 knots | |
| Decks: 19 | |
| Guest accommodation: | |
| 1,438 with balcony (all outside staterooms feature a balcony) | |
| 314 mini-suites | |
| 358 deluxe balcony cabins | |
| 730 balcony ocean view cabins | |
| 342 inside cabins | |
| 780 additional/upper berths | |
| Dining and snacks: | |
| Three main dining rooms | |
| Chef's Table Lumiere | |
| Wine Cellar dining | |
| Sabatini's Italian Restaurant | |
| Crown Grill – Steak and Seafood | |
| Gelato – gelateria serving ice cream & Italian crepes | |
| International Café – coffee, snacks and light meals | |
| Tea Tower | |
| Vines Wine Bar | |
| Ocean Terrace Seafood Bar | |
| Alfredo's Pizzeria | |
| Horizon Court Buffet | |
| Pastry Shop | |
| Prego – Poolside pizza | |
| Trident Grill – Hamburger and hot dog grill | |
| Swirls – Ice cream bar | |
| Ultimate Balcony Dining | |
| 24-hour room service | |
| Showrooms/Lounges: | |
| Princess Theater | |
| Vista Lounge | |
| Princess Live! – television studio | |
| Wheelhouse Bar | |
| Club 6 Nightclub | |
| Bellini's – Italian-inspired cocktails | |
| Crooners – martini bar | |
| Churchill's Cigar Lounge | |
| Passenger Services: | |
| The Sanctuary (quiet area on deck) | |
| Movies Under the Stars (poolside screen) | |
| Lotus Spa and fitness centre | |
| Piazza Atrium | |
| Wedding Chapel | |
| Casino | |
| Sports Central | |
| Lawn Court – golf putting and lawn games | |
| Jogging/Walking track | |
| Kid's and Teen's centres | |
| Internet Café | |
| Photo/Video Gallery | |
| Library Art Gallery | |
| The Shops of Princess | |
| Concierge Lounge (dedicated lounge for suite guests) | |
| Guest Services Desk | |
| Shore Excursions Desk | |
| Medical centre | |
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Stateroom R101
The accommodation on this cruise was a Deluxe Balcony Stateroom. Although mini-suites were available at the time of booking, these were located amidships, while this slightly smaller cabin was in a prime end-of-corridor spot on Riviera deck. I am convinced that we made the right call: the difference in size was fairly insignificant, but the location was marvellous for enjoying peace and quiet. We still had a seating area adjacent to the balcony, but the bathroom was shower-only.
