The line has but one older ship based at Fort Lauderdale making year-round two-night cruises to Nassau in connection with time share marketing.
Fleet & Itineraries
The ship, the Regal Empress, built in 1953 as the Greektransatlantic liner Olympia and later trading as the Caribbean cruise shipCaribe I, delights the crowd that does not expect much for what they pay andenchants ship buffs because of the ship’s long heritage and original oceanliner features such as original wood paneling and enclosed promenade decks. Sheis highly unlikely to pass the new stringent 2010 Safety of Life at Searegulations, so her days are numbered.
Dining and Decor
The food is good considering the relatively low price andthe dining room is beautiful with etched glass mirrored columns, wood panelingand colorful murals.
Programs
The program is geared to introducing time shares butpassengers need not take part. Nassau is the only destination and sights can beseen on foot from the gangway or on one of the typical sightseeing trips orbeach tours.
Onboard Experience
Her market is mainly Florida-based and drive-up with manyrepeat passengers. The time share marketing need not impinge on the cruiseexperience. If passengers don’t expect much, the ship’s old world atmosphere inselected public spaces will come through.
Competitors
The Regal Empress really has no direct competition for sucha consistently short cruise program.
