Live from the Majestic Princess - August 8, 2021

[PescadoAmarillo]

[PescadoAmarillo]

[By The Bay]

1 minute ago, PescadoAmarillo said:

Nice, with the rainbow.

[cr8tiv1]

The seagull added a nice sizing perspective to Marjerie Glacier.  I'm sure the bird was looking for a safe haven.  

Edited August 13, 2021 by cr8tiv1

[caribill]

17 hours ago, TinaLee said:

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. 

 

The newest MUTS movies are historically those about to be released to the public on DVDs.

 

The movies you listed are not yet ready for the DVD release, but will probably make it to MUSTS in several more months.

[caribill]

Question about the dining rooms for dinner.

 

With many people at different tables each evening, doesn't this mean almost everyone has to be escorted to their table each night, making more work for the Princess staff that for Traditional dining in the past only had to do this the first evening and possibly the second evening?

[Belle]

PescadoAmarillo--Beautiful picture.

 

So sorry if you won't be able to see your mother. Yes this covid  is a monster.

 

Hope G has a good day and you have a restful, peaceful day. Take care and 

stay warm and dry.

Edited August 13, 2021 by Belle

[Jeter02]

3 hours ago, caribill said:

Question about the dining rooms for dinner.

 

With many people at different tables each evening, doesn't this mean almost everyone has to be escorted to their table each night, making more work for the Princess staff that for Traditional dining in the past only had to do this the first evening and possibly the second evening?

Yes and no. Are you going up at the dining room door on the left side the door are for those who have a standing reservation. They have to scan everybody into the dining room for example I've requested my same table and waiter throughout the entire journey of my cruise as I go to the dining room the same exact time every night and same location. Something so I'm trying to have someone escort you but I always tell them I know exactly where I'm going and the hostess remembers me and knows me. And the right side of the door they have a line for those who are walking with no reservation. Last week it seemed as if there were many people who had the same table for most nights. But yes there are tons of waiters ready to seat you. Like I said it just seems as if they've really done away with the traditional dining set up and everything is now like anytime dining. I know I mentioned in my survey that I really am hoping that they re-implement the whole traditional dining set up as that's my preference of voice. The answer is saying what happens in the future because as of right now there is no designated dining room for traditional per se.

[JF - retired RRT]

14 hours ago, cr8tiv1 said:

 

I was able (one time) to use a voucher to book a specialty reservation on the app.  Could not add my cabin mate.  Not messing with reservation just to test.  Promotion not suite speciality night.

Yes. That's whats been reported by others. Sometimes the vouchers/promos work and sometimes they don't. You got one of each.😁

[Informatics Nurse]

I don't know if this is a week to ask because of all of the active rain- how are the mosquitos? In a few days, all of the active rain might make it a GREAT time to ask this question. 😉

[Mary Ann 2]

I have a question that I don't think I've seen answered in the first 3 Live threads.  When you order from DineMyWay, do you tip whoever delivers it?  If so, how much?  I know in the past we tipped for Room Service; this seems different as you may not be in your room or carrying money.

 

Need to know whether to go to the bank again and get $1 bills.  DH doesn't think anyone wants to handle money anymore?

[CynCyn]

8 hours ago, PescadoAmarillo said:

The Majestic Princess passed to the dark side of the moon today for several hours. Internet access was non existent. I am not even going to try to blog tonight. I started the day in tears at 6am when my mom texted me that she thinks their community will be shutting down soon (part of it already is) due to the Delta variant and I shouldn’t fly to see her next week. 
 

I hate COVID. 

 

Anyway, G has a fishing excursion most of tomorrow, so I will have a chance to get caught up then. In the meantime, I will try to upload Patters and my favorite pic from today. Even rainy days offer some priceless views. 

I am so sorry.  I HATE COVID too.  Worrying about parents is the hardest part.  

[caribill]

16 minutes ago, Mary Ann 2 said:

I have a question that I don't think I've seen answered in the first 3 Live threads.  When you order from DineMyWay, do you tip whoever delivers it?  If so, how much?  I know in the past we tipped for Room Service; this seems different as you may not be in your room or carrying money.

 

Need to know whether to go to the bank again and get $1 bills.  DH doesn't think anyone wants to handle money anymore?

 

Those that deliver food to you do get tips from the "crew incentive" fee you pay, either by having paid for it by booking Princess plus or having it added to your room account each day.

 

May people like to tip a second time when food is delivered, so it is a personal choice whether or not to do this.

[caribill]

Another dining room question:

 

The app asks if you want slow, medium or fast service at dinner.

 

Did your dinner service end up being at the speed you had selected?

[SaltwaterDaffy]

13 minutes ago, caribill said:

 

Those that deliver food to you do get tips from the "crew incentive" fee you pay, either by having paid for it by booking Princess plus or having it added to your room account each day.

 

May people like to tip a second time when food is delivered, so it is a personal choice whether or not to do this.

We always added $2 to the invoice you sign unless there was a 18% gratuity added already ( like alcohol). May be giving a little more since they've all been out of work for 16 months 

[mjceditor]

Question for you guys that enjoy your morning coffee. Besides the International Cafe are there any other places that you can get Specialty Coffee's?

[san diego sue]

The aft deck 6 dining room was always for fixed dining. The posts so far have been for the mid ship dining rooms. Question, are they even using the aft dining room.

 I requested same time dining each night and have been assigned deck 5 midship on all the cruises I have on my Medallion appl. right now.

Since there is no longer the traditional fixed dining. How is the deck 6 aft dining room being utilized on board right now.

[Sea Hag]

14 minutes ago, mjceditor said:

Question for you guys that enjoy your morning coffee. Besides the International Cafe are there any other places that you can get Specialty Coffee's?

We've gotten specialty coffees at a location in the buffet in the past. I imagine it's still the same.

[mjceditor]

5 minutes ago, Sea Hag said:

We've gotten specialty coffees at a location in the buffet in the past. I imagine it's still the same.

Thank you!

 

[P.A.]

Do they still offer a "coffee card" that you can purchase?

 

[Sea Hag]

4 minutes ago, P.A. said:

Do they still offer a "coffee card" that you can purchase?

 

It's a virtual "coffee card" that goes on your medallion. We had that back a couple of trips ago, and it worked fine.

[P.A.]

5 minutes ago, Sea Hag said:

It's a virtual "coffee card" that goes on your medallion. We had that back a couple of trips ago, and it worked fine.

Ok. Do you purchase on the Medallion app or personalizer?

[Sea Hag]

7 minutes ago, P.A. said:

Ok. Do you purchase on the Medallion app or personalizer?

We bought it on the ship. If I go to manage drink packages in the app, it says to go to personalizer to purchase. So, looks like you can do it there or just wait till you get on the ship.

Edited August 13, 2021 by Sea Hag
typo

[P.A.]

2 minutes ago, Sea Hag said:

We bought it on the ship. If I go to manage drink packages in the app, it says to go to personalizer to purchase. So, looks like you can do it there or just wait till you get on the ship.

Thank you. 👍

[Mary Ann 2]

51 minutes ago, SaltwaterDaffy said:

We always added $2 to the invoice you sign unless there was a 18% gratuity added already ( like alcohol). May be giving a little more since they've all been out of work for 16 months 

So there is a way to add a tip?  Where or what is the "invoice?" Is that on the MedallionClass Dine My Way when you order it?  Or what?