Live from the Majestic Princess - August 8, 2021

[azbirdmom]

Captain Dino and gifts from the casino (I think?). Although it is formal night so who knows?

 

And uploading photos is getting painfully slow. 

 

 

[CruisinCouple2010]

Very nice. The strawberries look yummy. Enjoy the cruise and good luck in the casino 🎰 .

[jwattle]

1 hour ago, azbirdmom said:

Some keep them removed while smoking or drinking. I don’t smoke but when I have a drink I remain masked and slip my mask up to take a sip then lower it again. 

I received a mask as a gift from a friend that has a little hole with a velcro cover that you can open for a straw to drink. 😄

[NSWP]

3 minutes ago, jwattle said:

I received a mask as a gift from a friend that has a little hole with a velcro cover that you can open for a straw to drink. 😄

like this? enjoy..

[azbirdmom]

Playing with Medallion app and it seems like they are now providing surgical masks on request. It’s in the Stateroom Amenities section. Tried to add screenshot but upload failed. 

[caribill]

7 hours ago, azbirdmom said:

 

We enjoyed Carlos Oscar and spent a little time in the casino. It was crowded and smoky so we were back in the room early.

 

 

Since masks are supposed to be worn indoors this cruise, it appears this was not being enforced if people were smoking in the casino.

[caribill]

3 hours ago, Steelers36 said:

LOL.  Seriously, if smoking is an opportunity to go maskless, along with eating and drinking, then the policy may well encourage more smoking than normal - or at least "milking" a cigarette to last as long as possible.

 

Or keeping an unlit one in your mouth.

[kml246]

Here's a photo of the lobster roll. We didn't order one. It was rather small, but had a nice piece of claw on top. 

 

[MsSoCalCruiser]

6 minutes ago, kml246 said:

Here's a photo of the lobster roll. We didn't order one. It was rather small, but had a nice piece of claw on top. 

 

That is really small and I doubt that I would purchase it but it does look good.

[Purple Gallinule]

15 minutes ago, kml246 said:

Here's a photo of the lobster roll. We didn't order one. It was rather small, but had a nice piece of claw on top. 

 

Thanks for posting.

[Steelers36]

42 minutes ago, MsSoCalCruiser said:

That is really small and I doubt that I would purchase it but it does look good.

agree

[Jeter02]

2 hours ago, geoherb said:

Are they recording the presentations and showing them on demand on the TVs in the cabins? That would be great for me. My last Alaskan cruises were on the Island Princess, and I don't believe it had the on-demand selection of shows available on TV.

No

[mellon1]

On 8/8/2021 at 8:34 PM, PescadoAmarillo said:

The PES Lounge in the Hollywood Conservatory was fantastic. One of our favorite bar waiters, Eugene from Ukraine is working up there. HGM Jasper stopped by and explained that the officers will be at the MTG for meet and greet only, but can’t DINE with guests right now. 
 

First night dinner menu…I’m choosing the prawns and the cod, with a glass of Sauvignon blanc. It’s all good. 

 

 

are you still able to meet with Maitre' D first day to change table?   Thanks.

[osofish2]

1 hour ago, azbirdmom said:

Captain Dino and gifts from the casino (I think?). Although it is formal night so who knows?

 

And uploading photos is getting painfully slow. 

 

 

Hi Julie-hope you are having fun, and winning big in the casino!  Is there a live craps table, and do you know who the casino hosts are? Everyone sounds positive and seems to be having a great time; it's been a pleasure to read the "live froms"  Thanks so much.  Linda 

[Host CJSKIDS]

@azbirdmomenjoy those chocolate covered strawberries!

[PescadoAmarillo]

21 minutes ago, mellon1 said:

are you still able to meet with Maitre' D first day to change table?   Thanks.

No, and this is creating some major heartburn for DH. We are accustomed to meeting with the maitre d’, and getting a table for two generally next to a window which we never miss without notifying them in advance. 
 

DMW (DH calls it Dine the computer’s way) simply assigns a table. Last night we were seated in a traffic zone with possibly the worst service we’ve ever had. It took an hour to get our first course. Tonight we went early and asked for a different table and server, preferably by a window. We were begrudgingly assigned a two top just one table away from the window. Those people never even showed up. But our service was fantastic. We asked for this table for the rest of the cruise but couldn’t be accommodated. So tomorrow we may be back to the bad table/ bad server.  No one seems  to care that we are really displeased. I can’t face going through something similar for the entire time we’re doing extended cruising in the future. 

[Host CJSKIDS]

Hate to hear that dining isn’t going well @PescadoAmarilloas you are always so complimentary about your dining experiences on your sailings.  Hopefully things change quickly for you.

[Ombud]

18 minutes ago, PescadoAmarillo said:

we may be back to the bad table

I think we've all had that table. But a bad table at sea is better than my good table at home

[4cats4me]

30 minutes ago, PescadoAmarillo said:

No, and this is creating some major heartburn for DH. We are accustomed to meeting with the maitre d’, and getting a table for two generally next to a window which we never miss without notifying them in advance. 
 

DMW (DH calls it Dine the computer’s way) simply assigns a table. Last night we were seated in a traffic zone with possibly the worst service we’ve ever had. It took an hour to get our first course. Tonight we went early and asked for a different table and server, preferably by a window. We were begrudgingly assigned a two top just one table away from the window. Those people never even showed up. But our service was fantastic. We asked for this table for the rest of the cruise but couldn’t be accommodated. So tomorrow we may be back to the bad table/ bad server.  No one seems  to care that we are really displeased. I can’t face going through something similar for the entire time we’re doing extended cruising in the future. 

 

5 minutes ago, Host CJSKIDS said:

Hate to hear that dining isn’t going well @PescadoAmarilloas you are always so complimentary about your dining experiences on your sailings.  Hopefully things change quickly for you.

 

How disappointing, as the rollout of DMW indicated that it would be all things to all people, which we knew was not possible.  “Want a window table? No problem.  Like your table? You can keep it for the rest of the cruise.” 

 

Sounds like the employees are overwhelmed.    

 

[ceilidh1]

47 minutes ago, PescadoAmarillo said:

No, and this is creating some major heartburn for DH. We are accustomed to meeting with the maitre d’, and getting a table for two generally next to a window which we never miss without notifying them in advance. 
 

DMW (DH calls it Dine the computer’s way) simply assigns a table. Last night we were seated in a traffic zone with possibly the worst service we’ve ever had. It took an hour to get our first course. Tonight we went early and asked for a different table and server, preferably by a window. We were begrudgingly assigned a two top just one table away from the window. Those people never even showed up. But our service was fantastic. We asked for this table for the rest of the cruise but couldn’t be accommodated. So tomorrow we may be back to the bad table/ bad server.  No one seems  to care that we are really displeased. I can’t face going through something similar for the entire time we’re doing extended cruising in the future. 

Have you tried utilising the "Princess Promise" - wonder how that would play out? Supposedly they will make it right....might be worth a try?

[Jeter02]

1 hour ago, PescadoAmarillo said:

No, and this is creating some major heartburn for DH. We are accustomed to meeting with the maitre d’, and getting a table for two generally next to a window which we never miss without notifying them in advance. 
 

DMW (DH calls it Dine the computer’s way) simply assigns a table. Last night we were seated in a traffic zone with possibly the worst service we’ve ever had. It took an hour to get our first course. Tonight we went early and asked for a different table and server, preferably by a window. We were begrudgingly assigned a two top just one table away from the window. Those people never even showed up. But our service was fantastic. We asked for this table for the rest of the cruise but couldn’t be accommodated. So tomorrow we may be back to the bad table/ bad server.  No one seems  to care that we are really displeased. I can’t face going through something similar for the entire time we’re doing extended cruising in the future. 

If you don't mind me asking, which dining room are you dining in? The Matri'ds I had in Concerto were amazing. Mirko and Jorge were top notch do accommodating. Grant you I know that they do rotate from one dining room to the next each cruise.

 

My fingers are crossed that they'll try their very best to accommodate you because I know in the past especially with like traditional dining or even anytime I would presume they had no problem accommodating especially when you were unhappy with a table location or wait staff.

[CineGraphic]

24 minutes ago, ceilidh1 said:

Have you tried utilising the "Princess Promise" - wonder how that would play out? Supposedly they will make it right....might be worth a try?

 

Plain and simple: They can't give window seats to everyone who wants one.

[PescadoAmarillo]

5 hours ago, Astro Flyer said:

In past discussions some posts indicated the 10% Elite discount would be a non-refundable OBC and would appreciate getting a definitive answer from you about how you received the discount…thanks.

I seem to have to go to Guest Services daily to get our PBP charges fixed. I’ll ask when I am there tomorrow. 

[cr8tiv1]

Most talk presentations can not be recorded due to copyright laws.  

 

Chocolate covered strawberries?  Formal Night?  Not requested?  Suite?  Good to see them again.

 

I'll wait for New England to get a lobster roll.  I saw lots of bread exposed (not enough filling).  The claw was a nice touch.  But it is expensive.

 

Is there an elite/suite line at customer service desk?

Edited August 10, 2021 by cr8tiv1

[PescadoAmarillo]

19 minutes ago, CineGraphic said:

 

Plain and simple: They can't give window seats to everyone who wants one.

You’re right, they can’t, but it is a waste when they sit empty. We always appreciated when we had one, and made a point of either being there or canceling in advance. The real issue is that we are all just a number to the DMW system, and are treated that way. Unhappy?  Sorry, that’s just the way DMW works.