On Riviera Now- 1/14 - 1/28

[LHT28]

35 minutes ago, Host Jazzbeau said:

The minute the CDC allows, Oceania will go back to their prior formats.  "Chef Steph cooks, you taste at the end" should be allowed now IMO.  Full hands-on with only 12 people (1 per workstation) may take longer, but apparently it was also not a perfect format because with each person doing all the prep work it took a long time to complete the first recipe.  But there is no revenue stream now, so I'm sure Oceania will want to get back to that...

in the old format the prep work was done by the culinary staff  you just cook & eat  LOL

 One of us would  cook most of the dishes anyway  so not sure why it would take longer

[Host Jazzbeau]

8 minutes ago, LHT28 said:

in the old format the prep work was done by the culinary staff  you just cook & eat  LOL

 One of us would  cook most of the dishes anyway  so not sure why it would take longer

Just telling you what Chef Steph told us.

[Harters]

6 hours ago, Host Jazzbeau said:

The first bite tells me that I am in the South

As a foreigner who has regularly visited America since 1980, we reckon we know we are in the South when people refer to us as "y'all" instead of "you folks/guys".

[JRIH]

Just so you know, y'all is singular and all y'all is plural.

[IWantToLiveOverTheSea]

On 1/17/2022 at 9:11 AM, Flatbush Flyer said:

One ill (non-Covid) or injured performer could derail a “production” show. And I have yet to see anyone in the casino.
Also, let’s not forget that today was supposed to be a port day in San Juan (where there might have been crew trades occurring, including performers, etc.) All sorts of reasons other than the worst case scenarios could be responsible for changes.
 

Unfounded rumors are the “stones” that should concern you.

 

Commenting here mostly so I can follow.  But while here, I'll add my two cents' worth: If the ship ended up being in a port instead of at sea, a lot might be changed due to rules in a particular country...shops, casinos, possibly even bars.  Or maybe the casino staff had a previously scheduled day off.  

[dolphinlady1957]

Is someone going to keep this thread going?

[Flatbush Flyer]

4 minutes ago, dolphinlady1957 said:

Is someone going to keep this thread going?

I’m guessing you’d have to check with “Host Jazzbeau” about how to keep it alive.

[Aloha 1]

On 1/27/2022 at 12:58 PM, Host Jazzbeau said:

Cooking classes, under CDC requirements, are demo only – but no charge.  There are five different topics:  Fish, Jacques, Knives, Red Ginger, and Global Traveler [a selection of topics from several of the previous hands-on classes].  We were able to attend three of them.

CDC requirements are over as the Conditional Sail Order has expired. This must just be Regent taking a little extra precaution. It is puzzling why the change since you have the same number of people in the same space. Maybe Covid doesn't occur when only the Chef is cooking?

[tgg]

59 minutes ago, Flatbush Flyer said:

I’m guessing you’d have to check with “Host Jazzbeau” about how to keep it alive.

 

Because this is NOT a roll call, it will stay alive as long as someone posts something.  

[dolphinlady1957]

I am hoping the new people on the boat will post. I am cruising Feb 19 and I want to know to read the "news".

[LHT28]

1 hour ago, Flatbush Flyer said:

I’m guessing you’d have to check with “Host Jazzbeau” about how to keep it alive.

WHY??

 Even the roll calls never die  they just fade away  when people stop posting

[Flatbush Flyer]

24 minutes ago, tgg said:

 

Because this is NOT a roll call, it will stay alive as long as someone posts something.  

But perhaps the “dates” need to be eliminated and just have “Onboard Riviera Now” (or any other ship).

[esther e]

18 hours ago, JRIH said:

Just so you know, y'all is singular and all y'all is plural.

But if you come from New York or New Jersey, "youz'all" is plural

[Flatbush Flyer]

31 minutes ago, esther e said:

But if you come from New York or New Jersey, "youz'all" is plural

To take this one step further: For native “boomer” Brooklynites, singular or plural would usually not matter. The both formal/informal singular/plural term is often:

”Hey you... Yeah, YOU!” 

[tgg]

Our cruise documents arrived today, more than three weeks after we cancelled this cruise and two weeks after the Riviera sailed.

Strange that they came on the same day that the Riviera was due to dock back in Miami.

 

I'm glad to hear that people had a good time.  We made the right decision for us, and will look forward to using our Future Cruise Credit.

[ORV]

5 hours ago, tgg said:

 

Because this is NOT a roll call, it will stay alive as long as someone posts something.  

Unless it gets closed. 

[Host Jazzbeau]

5 hours ago, Aloha 1 said:

CDC requirements are over as the Conditional Sail Order has expired. This must just be Regent taking a little extra precaution. It is puzzling why the change since you have the same number of people in the same space. Maybe Covid doesn't occur when only the Chef is cooking?

You have to take off your mask to eat, that's the difference.

 

CDC is no longer a requirement, but the NCLH group has voluntarily agreed to continue abiding by the new 'recommendations.'

[Host Jazzbeau]

This thread can stay open, but someone on the Jan. 28 sailing should start a new thread for that cruise.

[Host Jazzbeau]

Uber brought us back to the Homewood Suites and our van – loaded up with all our snow bird stuff – was sitting in the lot safe and sound.  That wouldn't have happened in NY or SF!  Had a great day sightseeing in Miami and off to a nice Cuban Restaurant for dinner now.  I love Miami!

[StandbySea]

7 hours ago, LHT28 said:

WHY??

 Even the roll calls never die  they just fade away  when people stop posting

True but actually it was requested for last thread to be stopped by person that started it ....Jan 4th as it was turning a different direction and person who gave facts was giving it up for those who wanted to continue a new thread

[StandbySea]

10 hours ago, IWantToLiveOverTheSea said:

 

Commenting here mostly so I can follow.  But while here, I'll add my two cents' worth: If the ship ended up being in a port instead of at sea, a lot might be changed due to rules in a particular country...shops, casinos, possibly even bars.  Or maybe the casino staff had a previously scheduled day off.  

Casino was open day before yesterday

[jagoffee]

3 hours ago, Host Jazzbeau said:

Uber brought us back to the Homewood Suites and our van – loaded up with all our snow bird stuff – was sitting in the lot safe and sound.  That wouldn't have happened in NY or SF!  Had a great day sightseeing in Miami and off to a nice Cuban Restaurant for dinner now.  I love Miami!

Have a great time.  It was great meeting and spending time with both of you.

[Redtravel]

11 hours ago, Host Jazzbeau said:

Uber brought us back to the Homewood Suites and our van – loaded up with all our snow bird stuff – was sitting in the lot safe and sound.  That wouldn't have happened in NY or SF!  Had a great day sightseeing in Miami and off to a nice Cuban Restaurant for dinner now.  I love Miami!

Thanks for trying to inform on this thread.  Which Homewood Suites?  With the increase in airfares, we might drive next time
 Last night, at home in NJ, we got our cruise document package delivered for this cruise.  Too little, too late.  

[Host Jazzbeau]

1 hour ago, Redtravel said:

Thanks for trying to inform on this thread.  Which Homewood Suites?  With the increase in airfares, we might drive next time
 Last night, at home in NJ, we got our cruise document package delivered for this cruise.  Too little, too late.  

Homewood Suites Miami Airport West, 3590 NW 74th Ave, Miami 33122

 

We choose it because it had a special "Cruise Miami Package" that included 15 days parking [lots of hotels have 7 day parking packages, but I couldn't find any others that would cover this 14 night cruise].

 

It's an older property (bathtubs with shower) but every unit is a real two-room suite.  It's in a cluster with a Hilton Garden Inn and a non-Hilton hotel all apparently run by the same owner, and secluded enough that it makes its own little enclave.

 

Next time I will call the Hilton Garden Inn (3550 NW 74th Ave) and see if they will offer me a suitable parking package.  [They were very informal about the parking here, as the combined lot for these three hotels is very large.]

[Harters]

18 hours ago, Flatbush Flyer said:

”Hey you... Yeah, YOU!” 

As I've said on some other forums, I respond to "John", Harters" and "Hey you, fat bloke"