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@laynp Enjoy the lounge! The location is considered mid-aft, as noted, on deck 14. Entry can be from port or starboard side (on the Majestic, it was!).
ONLY for suite guests. NOT mini-suites.
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@Ancon Travelling solo, you are charged for a single crew appreciation. Add whatever you wish - can easily give cash to your steward as you go along. For 32 days, you are feeling that the steward is "shortchanged" by the solo traveller? As with all things related to gratuities, do what works for you!
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9 hours ago, cruisedoctor said:
@CruzeQueen2 Claudio is the Director Of Restaurant Operations on the Sun, and hasn't changed. I would run into him in the dining room at 7AM during breakfast, during the day at various times/places, and then again during the evening. The man is like the Energizer Bunny...and most importantly, very approachable. He doesn't have his nose up in the air like some restaurant managers.
@cruisedoctor I like your description of Claudio, the Energizer Bunny. Your comments show me that you "know" him like I do! Glad to hear that he is there. I am sure that being on the Sun during these early days, however exciting it may all be, is challenging for everyone - especially staff! in restaurant ops all around the ship.
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@CanadianBurger Question about the DORO - Claudio Giuliani. When I met him on the Royal Princess in 2022 (sailed twice with him that year), he was everywhere, all the time, all at once. I had a few issues that he assisted me with in the most professional manner.
All of the restaurants on that ship at that time benefited greatly from his style of leadership. I notice that his name was on the roster for your ship and wonder if you have seen him around - doing more of the same.
TIA for your observations on this one.
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@2011mom In February this year, on Regal, I heard the staff person at the Internet cafe tell a passenger that it was $30 per day. Single days can be easily purchased on the ship as far as I could tell.
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@Jeter02 You have inspired me to go to Norway this summer! Happy to see that you are still out there. I am reading and re-vsiting your reports to get prepared. I'm very excited! Different ship though.
Thanks so much for all the information.
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@beshears I found this team of senior officers, including Captain Gavin and Captain Dalton to be very friendly and willing to spend time with passengers. I agree with you, it was totally refreshing! I was hoping that the officer board that I shared, helped you to know their names. This team even allowed passengers to get individual photos with the group at the Captain Circle party. Great time was had by all at these parties. The captain was very entertaining.
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I agree with rangerusa. Inside temp is fine - dining room, public areas, piazza, all good. No drafts, not too warm. Enjoy!
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@CanadianBurger Thanks for so much information with photos!
I saw that you posted a pick from the buffet with the sign- The Catch by Rudi. Are they serving selections there that are the same as in The Catch the restaurant? Is The Catch restaurant on your ship as well? TIA
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@pryce_tag Don't think anyone has mentioned this point here. The Reserve Collection benefit is also one where you don't usually have to wait too long to be seated in that part of the dining room. No lining up for getting into the dining area, usually, when you have the Reserve Collection booking. With a five year old - that may be worth having for your 33 days. IMHO
I sailed on Majestic in October 2023 and the Reserve Collection staff was wonderful. I was very grateful to be in that dining area for 17 days.
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That lunch menu is pretty much the same one that I encountered in February this year on Regal. That same menu is offered for lunch on sea days and doesn't change; no feature dish that is different. However, it must have happened on a day that I wasn't paying attention...there was a vegetable korma - and I missed it!
Enjoy! @CanadianBurger Is the food quality and presentation about the same as usual? It looks to be that. Thanks again.
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@CanadianBurger Thanks for all the photos and great commentary. Happy to have this to follow along with you. Bon voyage!
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Too bad you missed Captain Gavin. He was very personable, as were his main officers.
In fact, all crew I encountered were attentive, friendly, helpful and happy to help. Great ship, great cruise- for me!
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Here is the officer board from Feb 4-18. Hope this helps. @beshears
They were all very visible on my two weeks. Very friendly, lots of interactions.
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@tbarton My bid was accepted at 23 days before sailing. Bid for a mini-suite from an obstructed balcony on Regal. Placed the bid at 45 days prior to sail date.
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@Crookshanks Thank you for setting up your "live" thread. Thanks for all the back-story details. I have also placed bids for my cruise on Regal in February. Waiting to see what happens...
I look forward to hearing your reports.
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1 hour ago, AnyMajorCruiseDude said:
Yes! It was a fabulous ending to a great event!
@AnyMajorCruiseDude Given what we have been seeing in the last few months, with increased pricing for chef's table and such... the lunch menu that we had in August, with full-sized courses and full glasses of wine was "super" for me.
Delightful venue, company, food and service. Best wishes to M for more super sailings in the new year!
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18 minutes ago, bethfelk said:
We are onboard at 11:20. Process was extremely smooth
@bethfelk and @HelloKittysMum Bon voyage to you all! Thanks for taking us along.
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31 minutes ago, PurpleTraveller said:
Tuesday December 12 - Bay of Islands Part 3
We walked out onto the Paihia Dock.
The propeller of the HMNZS Canterbury which was commissioned in 1971, decommissioned in 2005 and sunk in 2007 at Deepwater Cove, Point Brett in the Bay of Islands is in the gardens next to the Paihia dock.
We also liked the old telephone boxes one of which was being used as the Paihia Free Little Library.
At 12.40pm we walked along the seafront to Waitangi. From the footpath along the seafront we had a good view of Royal Princess.
It took us 15 minutes to get to the tender dock. We got on a tender at 12.55pm and left five minutes later. We were back on the ship at 1.20pm.
We had lunch at the International Cafe and then spent the rest of the afternoon on our balcony in the sunshine. While we were sitting there reading and watching the tenders come and go, a few dolphins swam by that were very close to the ship. At 4.10pm we watched some of the tenders being raised.
At 4.40pm the last tender arrived at the ship with dolphins swimming in its wake. The tenders were raised and we departed at 5.20pm. We had dinner at the Concerto Dining Room followed by a quiet night watching a movie. While we were watching the movie all of a sudden I saw a beautiful rainbow over the ocean.
Today's Princess Patter
BOTH ends of the rainbow- WOW!!!
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37 minutes ago, PurpleTraveller said:
Monday December 11 - Auckland by DH
While I was enjoying myself in Devonport my DH went to MOTAT the Museum of Transport and Technology. On his HOP card we had loaded NZD8.00 to cover the NZD3.78 fare each way. You can not pay public bus fares with cash and must have a HOP card. He got the #18 bus from Bus Stop #1004 on Little Albert Street. He got the 9.00am bus and it took 20 minutes to get to MOTAT. MOTAT opened at 10.00am and the entry cost NZD19.00.
He got a tram from the front gate to the Aviation Hall. The tram is free and it is 2km from the front gate and Technology Section to the Aviation Hall.
He enjoyed seeing the planes.
He then got the tram back to the Technology Section. There he saw cars, tram and car workshops, steam pump engines, fire engines, tractors and a small village of timber buildings.
There is a cafeteria for food and drink.
MOTAT is also on the Hop On Hop Off bus route. If you want to go to the Auckland Zoo from the city you can also catch the #18 bus as the stop after MOTAT is the stop for the zoo.
He got the 1.20pm #18 bus to the city and he returned to the ship at 1.50pm.
@PurpleTraveller Thank you for the fabulous photos and including so much detail for each port. I am enjoying your adventures and reporting style!
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@trinitygirl Thanks so much for taking the time to report! I hope your travel experiences continue to meet your expectations. Enjoy, everything!
Suite travel is so special, but so are exotic destinations. It has been so great to hear about your tours and excursions. The time you take to share your thoughts is much appreciated.
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On 11/21/2023 at 6:21 PM, Sprocket said:
The only notification I received was from Princess, and our medallions arrived a couple days later. Here in BC I was unable to track them through UPS which is ok since they arrived by Canada Post.
@Sprocket When do you set sail?
Noise factor in cabins on Marina deck on Princess ships
in Princess Cruises
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@Wabashmom Was forward on Marina deck, on Regal, with hot tubs directly above. Certain times of day I would hear lounge chairs being moved around...did not affect my sleep...However, I do prefer to have my cabin below other cabins. Cabin location was assigned to me after a "successful" bid!