Rare Cbtours Posted June 19, 2022 Author #351 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Just now, CDaze71 said: Hmmmm @Cbtours I just tagged you in FB. I’ll go check 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eamondzhang Posted June 19, 2022 #352 Share Posted June 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Cbtours said: I will see if any of the bars have espressos machines just for you OzKiwiJJ IC located deck 6, right next to the casino There’s another espresso machine in Horizon Court, at the very front of the ship 🙂 I just boarded this arvo, have to say it’s a nice ship - certainly didn’t feel it’s a 20yo ship!! Cheers, Michael 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted June 19, 2022 #353 Share Posted June 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Wanderers2 said: The Coral & Island Princess were built specifically for the old Panama Canal locks. Now with the new wider lock they are not required so have been moved to other areas. Island to Norway & Coral to OZ & to replace the Sun & Sea etc for the Aust world cruise. Which has meant we scored a very nice ship for our year round ship.😁 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted June 19, 2022 #354 Share Posted June 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Cbtours said: I will see if any of the bars have espressos machines just for you OzKiwiJJ Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderers2 Posted June 19, 2022 #355 Share Posted June 19, 2022 51 minutes ago, CDaze71 said: @Cbtours I just read a post elsewhere that Sabatinis is open for lunch - no cover charge. Is that true? There are 2 possible answers for this. First it might be used as Club Class breakfast & lunch venue Second for those ships without a dedicated Alfredo’s Pizza venue Sabatinis has been having Alfredo’s pizzas at lunch time on sea days. Might be worth asking if you are into pizza 🍕 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted June 19, 2022 #356 Share Posted June 19, 2022 2 hours ago, CDaze71 said: FOUND IT - Platinum, Elite and Suite Lounge is Daily from 4:30pm to 6:30pm in Explorers Lounge, Deck 6 aft. I hope it is until 6:30pm. On a couple of the cruises we did in 2019 it was only until 5:30pm which was far too early for us. We're late diners so are usually showering and changing between 5pm and 6pm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Gal Posted June 19, 2022 #357 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Irene, you mentioned that there isn't the same variety of food in the International Cafe. We love having lunch there so I am wondering if they still have the various little rolls or sandwiches that have been on all the Princess ships. I particularly like the Tuna mixture but they also have roast beef and other varieties. We are boarding I think when you are disembarking on the 3rd July. We too have a Vista Suite and ours on this voyage is on Caribe. When we do the round Australia in April, we have the same cabin number only on Dolphin deck. Jennie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDaze71 Posted June 19, 2022 #358 Share Posted June 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, OzKiwiJJ said: I hope it is until 6:30pm. On a couple of the cruises we did in 2019 it was only until 5:30pm which was far too early for us. We're late diners so are usually showering and changing between 5pm and 6pm. Shame. Was hoping to see you guys at pre-dinner drinks. Will have to find you after dinner maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted June 19, 2022 #359 Share Posted June 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Porky55 said: This collection will be an absolute necessity on long cruises, like the WC. But you never know when or if you might need most of these items, and it allows you to remain self reliant in what is a very small community on a ship. Have most things that ozKiwi mentioned, but it’s always good to compare others lists, see what you’re missing 🙄🤔 Some of them were added after mishaps onboard like a lens falling out of my glasses which needed a jewellers screwdriver to fix ( athough a nail file was a good substitute). Then there was the time the nose pad came off my glasses on one side - luckily Carnival could supply superglue to fix it but I added a pack of single shot superglue tubes after that. The sewing kit has replaced a number of Rolf's shirt buttons over the years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted June 19, 2022 #360 Share Posted June 19, 2022 44 minutes ago, eamondzhang said: IC located deck 6, right next to the casino There’s another espresso machine in Horizon Court, at the very front of the ship 🙂 I just boarded this arvo, have to say it’s a nice ship - certainly didn’t feel it’s a 20yo ship!! Cheers, Michael Yes, the ICs always have espresso as does the buffet. But the IC can get very crowded on some ships, and we prefer to avoid the buffet where possible. On some ships Crooners also had an espresso machine and was actually the best place to get coffee. When the IC gets too busy they often don't keep the machine cleaned properly so the coffee can end up with a slightly burnt taste from grounds getting stuck on the head. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted June 19, 2022 #361 Share Posted June 19, 2022 42 minutes ago, CDaze71 said: Shame. Was hoping to see you guys at pre-dinner drinks. Will have to find you after dinner maybe. Yes, that would be best. There might be the odd day we get dressed earlier, ildepending on what else we're doing that day. Usually we spend sea day afternoons in the Sanctuary but aren't going to do that this time since we have the suite. So we might be ready to get changed earlier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted June 19, 2022 #362 Share Posted June 19, 2022 4 hours ago, OzKiwiJJ said: There won't be any smoking in the casino. Smoking inside Princess ships isn't allowed in our region. Coral is a lot narrower than the other Princess ships that have cruised here as she was designed to fit through the original Panama Canal locks. I guess they had shuffle things around to fit all the popular bars, cafe, lounges etc in. Coral and Island are now the narrowest ships in the fleet - but are the same width as the previous Sun class ships which have also transited the Panama Canal, The extra height and length just make Coral appear narrower. At the time, maybe their thought the cafe was in a great spot for a 24hr casino. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted June 19, 2022 #363 Share Posted June 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Ozwoody said: Someone asked about the Churchill Lounge being a smoking area on American cruises, but won't be allowed here. Fret no more, well now it a no smoking zone on US cruises as well since Dec 2021. See below https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2819807-churchill’s-is-now-non-smoking-too/ I asked, figuring it would be non-smoking here, but also hoping they keep the area open as a sports bar. When the Grand class ships arrived here for Australian seasons, they just closed it down completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted June 19, 2022 #364 Share Posted June 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Aussie Gal said: Irene, you mentioned that there isn't the same variety of food in the International Cafe. We love having lunch there so I am wondering if they still have the various little rolls or sandwiches that have been on all the Princess ships. I particularly like the Tuna mixture but they also have roast beef and other varieties. We are boarding I think when you are disembarking on the 3rd July. We too have a Vista Suite and ours on this voyage is on Caribe. When we do the round Australia in April, we have the same cabin number only on Dolphin deck. Jennie I wonder if this was just in comparison to the buffet or MDR. Generally, International cafe has a lot less options than those, and mostly just for a small meal/snack with your coffee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Gal Posted June 19, 2022 #365 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Just now, arxcards said: I wonder if this was just in comparison to the buffet or MDR. Generally, International cafe has a lot less options than those, and mostly just for a small meal/snack with your coffee That is why we like the IC. We only want a snack at lunch time. After a delicious breakfast we just want something light to tide us over until dinner. We do want to return home weighing not too much over our normal weight!! Jennie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekka49 Posted June 19, 2022 #366 Share Posted June 19, 2022 5 hours ago, CDaze71 said: @Cbtours have you seen any Sausage Rolls in your exploration? I'm making some on Thursday arvo, when the lads come around for our weekly drinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ozwoody Posted June 19, 2022 #367 Share Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) 40 minutes ago, arxcards said: I asked, figuring it would be non-smoking here, but also hoping they keep the area open as a sports bar. When the Grand class ships arrived here for Australian seasons, they just closed it down completely. Actually I think they must have smoked something a bit stronger that a cigar. When I tried to find out what it was, I came across the photo below, and it would take more than a cigar to play pool in that room. Definitely need to be high to play pool there....🤣 Edited June 19, 2022 by Ozwoody 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekka49 Posted June 19, 2022 #368 Share Posted June 19, 2022 28 minutes ago, Aussie Gal said: That is why we like the IC. We only want a snack at lunch time. After a delicious breakfast we just want something light to tide us over until dinner. We do want to return home weighing not too much over our normal weight!! Jennie IC is great for a sandwich grab and go. No seats because of the all day book readers. 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted June 19, 2022 #369 Share Posted June 19, 2022 4 minutes ago, ekka49 said: IC is great for a sandwich grab and go. No seats because of the all day book readers. 😆 That annoys me, the losers who sit al day there, occupying seats. Staff should shift them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekka49 Posted June 19, 2022 #370 Share Posted June 19, 2022 1 minute ago, NSWP said: That annoys me, the losers who sit al day there, occupying seats. Staff should shift them. Yes, it's a true story 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted June 19, 2022 #371 Share Posted June 19, 2022 22 minutes ago, ekka49 said: I'm making some on Thursday arvo, when the lads come around for our weekly drinks You. could make a few hundred and flog em to Princess, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekka49 Posted June 19, 2022 #372 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Just now, NSWP said: You. could make a few hundred and flog em to Princess, lol. Just 24 for the lads with drinks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoe 59 Posted June 19, 2022 #373 Share Posted June 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Cbtours said: I haven’t noticed that and it’s definitely not listed in the patter for times. Todays patter attached Thanks for the patter info. As a lot of that entertainment is quite late can you show what is on earlier in the evening please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cbtours Posted June 19, 2022 Author #374 Share Posted June 19, 2022 36 minutes ago, joejoe 59 said: Thanks for the patter info. As a lot of that entertainment is quite late can you show what is on earlier in the evening please. The other insert was just the restaurants and locations. The shows and activities are on this one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted June 19, 2022 #375 Share Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) They put entertainment on late thinking pax will buy more booze. Who wants to go to bed early on a cruise anway? Edited June 19, 2022 by NSWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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