I BOOKED A CRUISE ON A BROKEN CRUISE SHIP

[@csh43166]

As long as everything is clean and they're keeping me fed, sometimes a whole lot of nothing is just what you need!! Enjoy, Don!!!

[@ISABLK-oo7nz]

You look well rested today. I would rather be on a broken cruise than in my office. HAVE FUN!

[@lerouxly67]

Of course, it's better to be on a broken ship in the Caribbean than working in the office while it's snowing and freezing outside. 🌨❄

[@lindacalderon6398]

Just as long as the toilets work!

[@bigguy1403]

I'd be more worried about not being on the no-fly list soon than being on a broken ship.

[@jeep146]

I understand there was a delay with finding maps for the Gulf of America.

[@dirtbikefan2007]

Thanks for the update Don. We were booked on the first cancelled cruise our of Galveston. Only given about 36 hours. Luckily our plane tickets were refundable and we were about to book on MSC Seashore very last minute and got an amazing deal. Less than $900 for a deluxe balcony. So it worked out well, but we love the Regal Princess and was looking forward to that cruise. I hope the rest of your trip is uneventful.

[@arizonarn001]

Good for you Don. Taking care of yourself is needed.

[@bobmoroney3643]

We are booked on the transatlantic Ft. Lauderdale to London in April. Our favorite cruise line and ship. We took it last year London to Galveston. Still the best ship with the best staff. Make sure they get everything ready for us.

[@TNMsGraceful]

We were on the Caribbean Princess over Christmas and she has some engine issues at this time. We spoke with a gentleman who was an engineer on land and he believed that the ship had a bearing going bad and he guaranteed the ships engineers were keeping a close eye on it. The ship also had challenges with the rocking (rough seas) and she would shake at times, but we didn't let that interfere with our trip and truly enjoyed the ship, the itinerary and the relaxation. Enjoy Don and it's just what the doctor ordered.

[@sherrydiener8688]

Hi Don, Rather be in the warm slow going. Then -4 here last night.

[@Ravenclaw0536]

Sounds like a perfect cruise to me!

[@baldone60]

We once overnighter on RC to change out a huge propeller. Wonderful to be able watch this feat

[@leonardmetzger9078]

Thanks for your entertaining video. Good you were able to get away, Don. Take care.

[@sarasue56]

Heck with the naysayers, you do what makes you happy, and Princess makes you happy 😊

[@charlottebruce6841]

My twin and her hubby left out of Galveston Jan. 12, 2025...on the Royal Princess!!! No problems encountered. They had a very nice cruise. Sorry you're having all the problems you encountering!! Safe journey!

[@sharonharper206]

This would be my kind of trip. Relax & enjoy Don. ❤

[@lindapeterson3613]

I’m so glad you are having a. Good time you deserve it.

[@peterneal7160]

Great just relax and enjoy!!

[@frankbacotti2183]

Good is not cheap and cheap is not good!

[@catthompson1828]

@@frankbacotti2183 Well said!!!!

[@callmzb]

Enjoy your cruise despite the earlier setbacks.

[@nursenessie11]

We are booked for Feb 9th. I hemmed and hawed about booking due to the engine troubles in the Fall, but was also lured in by a decent deal. Fingers crossed all goes well.

[@KeithPhillpott]

I was on the Regal last June with no issues and it was a beautiful ship. We were in the British Isles. Cruise was smooth sailing.

[@CherylMalm]

That’s why I love the 16 day cruise to Hawaii out of LA. Relax!

[@mrlogboy]

I knew it that they offered a discount because it’s the most broken cruise ship lolol. I can tell you on the Disney cruise ship I was on. I’ve got one of the oldest ones which I love and we got a discount because not too many people are going on it cause they’re going on the newest ships.

[@jadedelarge]

You are doing just the right thing, Don. Have fun and take it easy. I am sure your job is extremely stressful at times. Enjoy every minute. Life is precious :)

[@lowvizlife]

Nothing like a good deal & some relaxation.

[@emiliawalker4346]

Glass half full, not empty! Have a great trip

[@QueenKayKay47]

I'm glad that you are happy.

[@joeseatac331]

Rest and enjoy.

[@ram_1776]

Relax Don and enjoy

[@cindyk3281]

Enjoy the rest of your cruise.

[@marthagrant143]

Just got back from a cruise we booked just to get away--no great ports, etc. Just enjoyed the ship, relaxed, and enjoyed being away. Hope you relax and enjoy your cruise.

[@richardracette-w6w]

Wow. Good deal 😊

[@DebJ1452]

We cancelled an 8 night in Feb on the Regal after they cancelled those cruises. We had a bad experience on the Vista when they had problems. Sure enough, lost power at sea one night. I don't go on vacation to deal with problems.

[@angelathomas6770]

Just have fun and don't sweat the mishaps.

[@tammyd7400]

It's been snowing in the Southern USA . . . Historic Blizzard conditions went thru Louisiana and dumped 8 inches of SNOW!! Even Oklahoma where we are got some snow. Houston airlines shutdown and 2000+ flights were cancelled. MUCH BETTER to be on a Broken Ship than SNOW here!! Hope you brought a jacket. Galveston got snow, perhaps first time ever?

[@CrissVanValin]

After the heath issues you have posted about, I can’t believe this is your current concern. Better luck next time

[@brendabrinkley8029]

You still cruising you look good relax. Cruising depends on who you cruise with

[@motel1029]

Good luck Don, maybe you'll get some nice compensations while on that ship!!

[@connietinney5418]

A warm rainy day in Roatan is better than a -21 snowy day in Canada 🇨🇦 😆 Enjoy, relax and Live life 🌊

[@debbieserwe2242]

Relax and enjoy

[@ClareSchmidt-g9u]

Princess Regal get better soon. Will be sailing March 9th.🛳️

[@janicewestcott9844]

Hope they figure out all the issues with the ship. Please relax and enjoy your trip. 🙏🏻

[@momplusfive]

i saw on tiktok another Canadian being stopped in Miami and got pulled for 3 hours after a cruise, thought you would like to know you weren't the only one.

[@JeremySmith-k6n]

Hopefully they can get her fixed in the next 15 months before the cruise I have booked for next year! But even if not, I'm fine with itinerary changes, slow going, or whatever. Just love being on a cruise!

[@joecolorado9458]

Don. It may be broke but you wouldn’t know it like you said. I could have canceled for a full refund , but, like you I needed a getaway and wanted to be on a ship. The Regal is still regal! ❤. Would love to see you again. I need a new photo! LOL

[@steve1la]

Enjoy Don

[@cynthiadecker1424]

The Regal Princess was our very first cruise ship. We loved it.

[@datalore911]

My wife and I are on that Transatlantic cruise in April. Thanks for the update on the ship. Hopefully they are able to fix all the little things before we try and cross. I wouldn't want to be in the middle of the Atlantic and have it fail.

[@aneerenb]

Was just on that ship mid December, and had a great time. Wishing yours were going better.

[@johnshanahan6042]

My wife and I sailed on the Regal last week, the cruise before yours, and the ship cruised right along fine. Cruisemapper had us at 21 knots. Our 1st stop was Roatan and we made it there several hours early.

[@MarthaHernandez-bx3js]

That’s a good attitude to have enjoy your trip.

[@sarahscott6122]

We were on that Transatlantic. We are booked for the Regal on 1/29. This makes me a bit nervous for next week. Please continue to provide updates.

[@nursenessie11]

We are on the week after you! Now I am worried, more weeks for things to go wrong!

[@donnaculbreth7891]

Enjoy your R&R

[@johnl0715]

Will be boarding her this coming Wednesday. Keep it in ship shape for us.

[@jimlink3285]

Don on the same ship. Awesome service. However I don’t like 2 days in Roatan will take a percent off another cruise

[@erinroberts6109]

We were on the Regal a couple of weeks ago, and other than the overnight in Roatan (notified early of the change and given opportunity to cancel for free) we had no issues. I’m hoping she keeps limping along fine as we will be back on her in March.

[@seanwhent9588]

We did it one week after the three cancelled ones. It was great and everything seemed fine. But I admit my confidence in that ship is not high and that would give me pause for a transatlantic.

[@davec1034]

If you are not doing excursions nor want to see Ports then you are there for the relaxation and that's what Princess do well. Otherwise, it is frustration for everyone else who wants Ports and excursions.

[@Meowser186]

We took a 7 day cruise on that ship last Christmas. All good, no issues. Price was very good.

[@pb1963]

We were booked on the Regal Princess in April 2025 for a British Isles tour. It was a bucket list cruise for us. Yep. It was cancelled. 😞 We are taking a break from cruising for a while. We will find a different type of vacation. I still love cruising, but cruising needs to get better, meaning more reliable and a better value.

[@CyeOutsider]

Same. Cruising in my country has gotten very expensive as there is a lot of demand but not as many ships coming out here anymore. And often, it's the older ships that come out. Princess cancelled a whole bunch of sailing this coming December/January as the Crown Princess is going into dry dock. It's just not worth it anymore.

[@jameswade7550]

Hello Don, I would rather be on a broken ship than home having the weather we are having now Windchills below 0 and single digit temperatures. hey just relax and have fun which with the health issues is what you need.

[@eeg0323]

We were booked on the Regal for the 1/5 sailing which I think was the first where they announced the overnight in Roatan. We decided to cancel and Princes did give us a complete refund. We also had booked here for the British Isle Cruise in May before they announced the dry dock. I became too concerned with the ship and cancelled that one also. Sad to hear that they are still having issues.

[@234drexel]

Cruised on Regal last year. Great crew and cruise. They’ll get it lined out.

[@kathleenduggan9955]

So did we...that ship goes through heck during a transatlantic sailings

[@nicolemiller4688]

Right on, keep chillaxing

[@chrissimonson9593]

Enjoy the regal princess don

[@JunesTravels]

In the Caribbean doesn't matter where I go. Been there often just want to get away. Have fun

[@josephfraley4432]

It's better having issues there than mid-Atlantic. Cars break down, and so does everything else.

[@jjk9275]

6:35 I happen to like roatan I think it's pretty cool

[@katherinevanleuven2192]

I'm glad you made it onto the cruise after all the customs crap. We have been taking our cruises out of Vancouver because we can drive there from southeastern Idaho in a couple of days and stay overnight in Vancouver to avoid airport customs and TSA since I get taken aside and molested everytime and my luggage gets inspected. My man was so upset at the molestation, he said, "I don't even get to touch her there in public. Are you allowed to do that?" I bought a scrimshaw cribbage board in Alaska. It was really expensive, and it was the last cruise ship in, so they couldn't ship it for me, but they wrapped it really well. Customs pulled me aside and searched the whole bag, and cut through all the bubble wrap and paper to prove that it really was what I claimed it was. The darn thing weighed 25 lbs.!

[@ChiTsang]

we need feedback on that ship too

[@jfk609]

Cruise in warm weather or be in show, let me think about that LOL!!!

[@catrinlewis939]

Heavens to Betsy! It's been one darn thing after another.

[@jodiburchard2993]

Better on a cruise in warm weather than cold weather at home!

[@billwilliams5889]

We went on the November 17 cruise. The Oct 27 and Nov 3, and Nov 10 cruises were cancelled - so we were getting nervous. But the cruise completed without incident. One thing we learned after we went on the Regal the year prior - their balcony room does not have a couch. So on the Nov 17 cruise we booked a “deluxe” balcony. The Regal prices are very good compared to what Carnival and RCCL are charging these days.

[@Aust-NZ-SPandtheworld]

If you want to try some old ships, try some of Carnival ships where 8 of their fleet are 23 years or older.

[@lincoyle]

I understand that you have status on Princess but other lines have a lot to offer. Oceania, Regent, Explora Journeys might be worth taking a look at.

[@clemlowes2112]

No wonder you got a great deal. 😊

[@Girasole5849]

Enjoy your cruise…..sounds like this one will meet your expectations to relax and rest. Sounds like a bargain to me. Sometimes a cruise to nowhere is just what the “doctor ordered”.

[@kenyattaclay7666]

I always say there's no bad adventure there's just a bad attitude. Even the worse adventure is still an adventure and now you have a good story to tell and advice for others.

[@kylady1959]

I love good deals

[@jenstravelblog]

They better fix the Regal before my November cruise 😂

[@daviddumond412]

The bands are great

[@madre8564]

We were on her for nye cruise. No problems,

[@susantam5681]

Enjoy yourself! Everyone needs a break from doing nothing.

[@barryhaley7430]

Roatan isn’t a port I would choose to overnight. A very unsafe port.

[@amberhendon707]

I'm booked on Regal later this year, so I hope it gets taken care of before then.

[@darryld_009]

Cruise line do maintenance like cable companies. Just enough to keep it going

[@darrencarr9176]

If it looks to good to be true it usually is.... as a travel agent Don i didnt think you would fall for that one.

[@rickrich7325]

The way they have been replacing parts. It will be a brand new ship once again.

[@CyeOutsider]

A real life Ship of Theseus!

[@rickmanley767]

As a long time watcher of your videos, I am pretty sure your voice sounds like you’ve been under a lot of stress. There’s a certain amount of “vocal fry” on the lower end of your range that isn’t normal for you Don. I’m saying a prayer for you, we need you to keep us up on all things travel.

[@mtnmann1775]

Hope its fixed by September as that is when we have our 1st Princess cruise.

[@Wildestraine]

I'm on it in April for the transatlantic wish us 🤞

[@ruthkringle1353]

My favorite ship

[@ivanmorley3735]

Last minute deals are great if you can work remotely, or are retired. I'm not jealous much :D Enjoy.

[@Marvin-P]

Sometimes I cruise for some R&R. Take care Don!

[@RussellHorn-h6y]

Blame it on Carnival. Ever since Carnival took over Princess cruises, Carnival's policy of lack of maintenance is ruining what was a premium cruise line. I would not book a cruise on either of the companies with their records of late.

[@RalhonKramer]

We are booked for the British Isles on Regal August 2025...I hope it will be fixed

[@sabrinamerrick1271]

I really wish there were shorter cruises out of pier 88 in NYC.

[@sabrinamerrick1271]

Don❤❤❤❤