Live from the Majestic Princess - August 8, 2021

[Steelers36]

12 minutes ago, redrobin said:

 
Update: Still no charge on my folio. But, you can see past orders on the app. For a short time tonight that order showed a charge of 89 cents, .75 + .14, as you expected. Now it’s gone, app is wonky on land and sea! 

Hmm.. maybe someone decided not worth charging < $1???

[Steelers36]

4 hours ago, TinaLee said:

Quantum of Solace available? 

Stirred or shaken?

[Steelers36]

37 minutes ago, Steelers36 said:

I had wondered about that but didn't do the math.  Is this for real?  I would have thought Princess would show the base price to make each drink look more inexpensive.  Also, they didn't do it that way pre-Covid.  Just asking even though the answer has 6 Likes.  

A re-read seems confusing.  For greater clarity, I am very sure the drink prices in Medallion App were base prices pre-Covid.

[J_Bronco34]

Any chance that we could get today's (Skagway day) Patter for the day? 

😁😁

[DougH]

55 minutes ago, redrobin said:

 

Juneau 

 

Skagway

Amazing to see the streets empty. Looking forward to it next week

[CruiseChick33]

On 8/8/2021 at 11:38 AM, PescadoAmarillo said:

Haha. Yes, of course, it’s Alaska, after all, but that’s not our cabin number. Things got discombobulated going through security and everyone’s cards were getting mixed up. I couldn’t find who that one belonged to so I just held on to it.

 

Having my second drink in Ocean Terrace, the first one I’ve ordered through the app. This is my first Medallion cruise and I’m finding it quite fun. 🍷

Say hi to Fabian, Roshan and Jenelyn from Meredith and Andy!

[CruiseChick33]

On 8/10/2021 at 5:21 PM, LinnieRed said:

Is it possible just to carry the medallion without purchasing any accessories?

I always attached it with my lanyard to my belt loop and stuck it in my pocket.

[PescadoAmarillo]

10 minutes ago, J_Bronco34 said:

Any chance that we could get today's (Skagway day) Patter for the day? 

😁😁

Here it is. I thought I had uploaded it already, but, frankly, between Majestic Princess WiFi issues causing Cruise Critic issues, and the fact that photos from one device aren’t syncing to my other device via iCloud, photo management coupled with the Premium Beverage Pacjage has become a challenge. 🥂

[CruiseChick33]

5 hours ago, redrobin said:

Regarding drinks, I just counted. On the app, under beverages, there are 37 different martinis, listed alphabetically from 007 to Vesper, all under $12. 
 

 

 

Try a Toasted Almond Martini with chocolate sauce!!  So yummy!!! Don't go to Vines for it though!  Try the Ocean Terrace Bar

[farsight]

2 minutes ago, PescadoAmarillo said:

Here it is. I thought I had uploaded it already, but, frankly, between Majestic Princess WiFi issues causing Cruise Critic issues, and the fact that photos from one device aren’t syncing to my other device via iCloud, photo management coupled with the Premium Beverage Pacjage has become a challenge. 🥂

That premium beverage package can be quite tricky. However, I think that means that it's working as intended. Sounds like Medallion Net maybe got Princess Plus!

[redrobin]

 

Left Skagway, just cruised past Haines. After Covid fatigue, you forget how wonderful it is to cruise and travel!!
 

[Host CJSKIDS]

21 minutes ago, PescadoAmarillo said:

Here it is. I thought I had uploaded it already, but, frankly, between Majestic Princess WiFi issues causing Cruise Critic issues, and the fact that photos from one device aren’t syncing to my other device via iCloud, photo management coupled with the Premium Beverage Pacjage has become a challenge. 🥂

love the comment about the beverage package! 

[Belle]

PescadoAmarillo--It so good seeing you blogging again. Missed your winter cruise blogs.

Know you missed it more by not being able to take the cruises. Know G even missed it 

More!  Hope your able to take the cruises you want this year.

 

I had a bunch of cruises cancelled but hope the cruises I have booked in the fall/winter will

happen too.

 

Take care and keep enjoying your cruise and "drinks"! Sorry about the MDR seating problems.

Wishing they go back the way it was. Everyone was happy with it.

[fyrfytr80]

1 hour ago, redrobin said:

 
Update: Still no charge on my folio. But, you can see past orders on the app. For a short time tonight that order showed a charge of 89 cents, .75 + .14, as you expected. Now it’s gone, app is wonky on land and sea! 

 

What's interesting is the cocktail menu that PescadoAmarillo posted (#436) shows the Bushmills Irish Buck costing $7.50 ? Not sure how that adds up to $12.75

[azbirdmom]

2 hours ago, redrobin said:

 

Juneau 

 

Skagway

Yes we spent money at both!  Love my necklace from Caribou Crossings. Still plenty of places to shop up here, just not as many as there used to be. 

[azbirdmom]

2 hours ago, P.A. said:

Do you by chance remember or know if in the casino they have the card game "Let It Ride?"

Sorry hadn’t seen that. Going back and forth on CC with the connection I have had I have undoubtedly missed some questions. Will check tomorrow. 

[GrammySpo]

1 hour ago, PescadoAmarillo said:

Here it is. I thought I had uploaded it already, but, frankly, between Majestic Princess WiFi issues causing Cruise Critic issues, and the fact that photos from one device aren’t syncing to my other device via iCloud, photo management coupled with the Premium Beverage Pacjage has become a challenge. 🥂

I just have to let you know how much I love your blogs and have been following them for years. I was very excited to see that you were cruising again and got to read your blog so I can continue to live vicariously through you. In Addition your information has been very helpful for some of my own cruises. I sure hope G says yes to 9 more with Princess. Thank you. 

[Jeter02]

7 hours ago, P.A. said:

Oh and one more thing. Perhaps it's already been mentioned. But what movies are showing at MUTS? Thanks!

 

I'm doing this based off of memory from what I remember what was playing during last week's cruise. Keep in mind they really have been no new features since pre-covid.

 

Also all these movie features are found on your stateroom TV. And because these are older features anyways you don't need to wait each night for it to premiere on your TV it will be there from day one in your movie library.

 

Evening Features:

Tenant, As Astra, Ford vs. Ferrari, Avatar, Bohemian Rhapsody, Emma, 

 

During the Day:

The Devil Wears Prada, Big, Live Concerts (don't remember which ones).

[geoherb]

1 hour ago, Jeter02 said:

Also all these movie features are found on your stateroom TV. And because these are older features anyways you don't need to wait each night for it to premiere on your TV it will be there from day one in your movie library.

 

 

It seemed silly to me that Princess used to make us wait to view the movies on demand until the day after they showed them on MUTS. I hope this new policy will continue even when the movies are more recent releases.

[P.A.]

2 hours ago, Jeter02 said:

I'm doing this based off of memory from what I remember what was playing during last week's cruise. Keep in mind they really have been no new features since pre-covid.

 

Also all these movie features are found on your stateroom TV. And because these are older features anyways you don't need to wait each night for it to premiere on your TV it will be there from day one in your movie library.

 

Evening Features:

Tenant, As Astra, Ford vs. Ferrari, Avatar, Bohemian Rhapsody, Emma, 

 

During the Day:

The Devil Wears Prada, Big, Live Concerts (don't remember which ones).

Ok great! Thanks for that info. Makes sense now a days.👍

[TinaLee]

2 hours ago, Jeter02 said:

I'm doing this based off of memory from what I remember what was playing during last week's cruise. Keep in mind they really have been no new features since pre-covid.

Well that is certainly disappointing, although I guess I understand it given the cruises are Alaska and it can be cold to watch MUTS (I watched Saving Mr. Banks under 4 blankets in Alaska a while back). But there certainly have been quite a few new releases that they could have included, had they been so inclined. Just going back a few months there have been the new Justice League movie, The Courier, Godzilla vs. Kong, Cruella, The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard, the new Fast and Furious film, Black Widow, Snake Eyes to name but a few. 

[Sea Hag]

12 hours ago, azbirdmom said:

Would be incredible if we had clear skies. It’s very dark here over the bridge as you might imagine. I would take this mini suite over every other cabin on this ship. Loving it - other than the weather. 

This type of mini is also our very favorite of all. We were lucky enough to have clear skies when we had one of these, and a star watching out the big window from the bed was spectacular. We've only had this cabin once, but we have one booked for two upcoming cruises.

[Stormwize]

1 minute ago, TinaLee said:

Well that is certainly disappointing, although I guess I understand it given the cruises are Alaska and it can be cold to watch MUTS (I watched Saving Mr. Banks under 4 blankets in Alaska a while back). But there certainly have been quite a few new releases that they could have included, had they been so inclined. Just going back a few months there have been the new Justice League movie, The Courier, Godzilla vs. Kong, Cruella, The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard, the new Fast and Furious film, Black Widow, Snake Eyes to name but a few. 

 

From the looks of the movies they ARE showing, they're clearly targeting a certain demographic. I would love to see any of the movies you mentioned, (heck, I'd even watch Tokyo Drift, lol) but I won't be watching any of the ones from Jeter02's list. 

[JF - retired RRT]

13 hours ago, Astro Flyer said:

Delete…still having intermittent posting issues. 🥴

You're not the only one. Since it happens to a lot of us, it doesn't appear to be our computers...kind of narrows down the field of culprits.🙃

[skynight]

16 hours ago, redrobin said:

There are many drinks less than $12. I saw this was just above the $12 stated limit, but also included in the beverage package. I was curious, so ordered it, and nothing was charged to my folio. 

Maybe $12.75 is the full charge. Actual menu price may be $10.80 + 18% = $12.75. If that is the case then it's included in the package and any beverage shown up to $14.16 would be included.