sunsetbeachgal Posted December 1, 2013 Author #76 Share Posted December 1, 2013 (edited) hey David, Where are you having your embarkation lunch...MDR, Horizon Court or Alfredo's?? Carole Edited December 1, 2013 by sunsetbeachgal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted December 1, 2013 #77 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Here we go!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carefreebee Posted December 1, 2013 #78 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I wish I could see Dave's face grinning ear to ear as he sees the Piazza for the first time!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie65 Posted December 1, 2013 #79 Share Posted December 1, 2013 The first pictures of the ship prior to me getting to the Terminal were using my camera, the rest have been with my iPhone. ;) Also just met two wonderful ladies (Geneva and Liz), who approached me and asked 'Are you David?' They've never posted on Cruise Critic yet lurk as non-members. It was amazing because they recognized from the picture I posted of myself on the 'Everything' thread. :D Not to mention the winelover carried with him on his sailing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie65 Posted December 1, 2013 #80 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I wish I could see Dave's face grinning ear to ear as he sees the Piazza for the first time!:D Me too, me too, where is a web cam when we need one?? I can't wait to hear if you stick to your dining list!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted December 1, 2013 #81 Share Posted December 1, 2013 WOW!!!!! :D (me, grinning ear to ear) The atrium is absolutely stunning. Enjoying a Cuban Sandwich (yes, not authentic but tasty none the less) and some shrimp salad sitting in The Piazza. Already made reservations for Sabatini's tonight and redeemed coupon for my pre-purchased Coffee Selects card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted December 1, 2013 #82 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Yay!!!! I hope you have magical first moments with the Royal! I am so looking forward to hearing all about it!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted December 1, 2013 #83 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Dave; Keep those reports coming.....:):):) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dmwnc1959 Posted December 1, 2013 #85 Share Posted December 1, 2013 No Day Passes to the Enclave, week-long pass for a 7-night is $159pp, and ONLY 40 passes will be sold per voyage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted December 1, 2013 #86 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Giorgi from the Ruby Princess Explorers Club bar is aboard in Vines. He is a wonderful bar tender! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted December 1, 2013 #87 Share Posted December 1, 2013 No Day Passes to the Enclave, week-long pass for a 7-night is $159pp, and ONLY 40 passes will be sold per voyage. Are you going to book it? I would be very interested to hear your impressions!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missymerv Posted December 1, 2013 #88 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Giorgi from the Ruby Princess Explorers Club bar is aboard in Vines. He is a wonderful bar tender! Dave what about Ryan (from our Ruby cruise) as DCD? Sent from my SCH-I535 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissDave Posted December 1, 2013 #89 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Hi Dave What's your favourite bit so far? (yes, I know you have only been on a couple of hours.....) Been to Bellini's yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynwar Posted December 1, 2013 #90 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Hi Dave, The Speakers is a nice little group-British, Young. The lead singer has a pretty good voice, too. The entertainment is about the same as the Nov. 17-24 cruise. I like the Dance Party idea in the Piazza. It should be jumping/active there all week. There were some crew members on our cruise that I thought I recognized up in the Horizon Court and in passing, but never had become close enough to them to get to know them. I did talk to a fellow up there this time named Michael. He was pretty nice. Team 7. I can tell you are already enjoying yourself!! :) Lynne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted December 1, 2013 #91 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Initial impression is that the ship is quite beautiful. After a quick stop at Gelato's (yes, I'm weak ;)) I toured the rest of the ship. All of the venues in the atrium are wonderful looking and I can't wait to try Alfredo's later on this week. The seating in Vista Lounge? Yikes. Tight even for me and I'm 5'10" 185 pounds. Seats in Princess Live!, yup, they're a bit stiff. It's been raining so no one is around the pool areas except in the sheltered seating areas. The elevators have not been an issue on Embarkation Day yet. It seems everyone went to the buffets for lunch and the place was packed. Best decision I've made was to eat at the IC first thing. Haven't had a Bellini yet but, trust me, it's gonna happen. ;) Haven't heard anything yet about Ryan as Deputy Cruise Director but I'll let you know as soon as I find out. Not going to book the Enclave Week Pass but I took the tour and it was very nice, and hot. The steam rooms were amazing as was the pool. Very nice. Sabatini's is gorgeous, as is Crown Grill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfk60 Posted December 1, 2013 #92 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Sooo.....did Princess upgrade your room, Dave? Inquiring minds want to know. :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted December 1, 2013 #93 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Can anyone tell me if the Patters I posted were legible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissDave Posted December 1, 2013 #94 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Can anyone tell me if the Patters I posted were legible? I could read them, so yes :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted December 1, 2013 #95 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Yum.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missymerv Posted December 1, 2013 #96 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Can anyone tell me if the Patters I posted were legible? Yup reading on smartphone and going to watch sailaway on 60 inch smart tv. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted December 1, 2013 #97 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Fresh shucked oysters now on the menu... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissDave Posted December 1, 2013 #98 Share Posted December 1, 2013 (edited) Blimey, Korbel has got expensive :eek: I hope they mean the full 750ml bottle is $25 and not the 187ml one. Edited December 1, 2013 by SwissDave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfk60 Posted December 1, 2013 #99 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Yum.... I second that emotion! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRLess Posted December 1, 2013 #100 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Dave - we just got off the ship this morning. If you haven't already, sign up for the Winemaker's Dinner. In my opinion, one of the best values on the ship! Enjoy the ride! Say Hello to Carmen in Vines for us.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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