Live from the Island Princess 10 day Partial Panama Canal December 12-22

[RNRcruisers]

2 hours ago, pkt1976 said:

 
 

and do you see what I see? Alfredo’s pizza for lunch at Sabatini’s!!! They said they should have it each sea day. Yayyyy! 

 

 

 

Ooh I wonder if they will have Alfredo's on the Caribbean in February? That would be awesome! We loved it on the Regal.

 

[pkt1976]

3 hours ago, Loveh2ofl said:

Thanks for posting - are you happy with the internet so far?

Yes it’s been fine for me. Yayyyyy 

[pkt1976]

The martini demonstration is always a great time! 
 

I volunteered for the Baked Alaska Martini and managed not to spill anything!! 😅👏

[pkt1976]

The production show last night was Do you wanna dance? I  haven’t seen this show before, very high energy and fun. 
 

it was excellent and The singers and dancers onboard are very talented!! 

[BabySarge]

Do you by any chance know who the Director of Restaurant Operations is (used to be called the Maitre de) and if they will be on board for the World Cruise?  Thank you.

[pkt1976]

3 hours ago, BabySarge said:

Do you by any chance know who the Director of Restaurant Operations is (used to be called the Maitre de) and if they will be on board for the World Cruise?  Thank you.

Hi!  Here are the senior officers onboard. I didn’t meet the Maitre D yet, i don’t know but will ask if given the opportunity. 

[pkt1976]

We are docked in Falmouth Jamaica today, it’s warm but windy. 
 

I didn’t book an excursion today but went into the port area and did a bit of shopping. this is a very nice port with s lot of shops, food spots and even a Margaritaville within the port area. 
 

I got back in the ship, had a nice swim and some lunch at the buffet. Smaller ship means smaller buffet but the choices were very good. Im

relaxing on the balcony looking at the view and listening to the ocean, a dirty banana in hand.

 

☀️ 🌊 🚢 

 

 

Edited December 14, 2022 by pkt1976

[Mackenzie1]

Hi. Following along, and thanks for posting. We just got off of the Island Princess on Monday, November 12, after a 28-day Mediterranean and Transatlantic crossing. I was in a Caribe cabin, mid-forward, too, so if Cyrus is your cabin steward, you’re in luck. He’s fabulous. Getting my bearings on the ship took time since the Horizon Court is forward when we’re used to it being aft. If you have a chance, ask for Anthony in the Provence Dining Room. He’s fantastic!  

[GonzoWCS]

Following thanks for posting!

 

Cheers

[MishelleMcc]

Following!!  Great information!  Thank you!!

[phabric]

I would be interested to know what is in the port area of each stop - ie, stores, restaurtant, nothing.

[jeno]

I read on another thread that the ship is very warm because the AC is not working correctly.  Are you experiencing that? 

[Essiesmom]

Approaching Atlantic Bridge.  The channel divides, to port are the Agua Clara (new) Locks, to starboard the Gatun Locks

 

 

Heading for Gatun, on the right is the original canal dug by the French

 

 

Following Eurodam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eurodam heading into Gatun Lake

 

 

 

 

 

[Essiesmom]

Watching Eurodam line up to go back out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I hope you enjoyed the passage.  Looks like you had great weather.  EM

 

[MishelleMcc]

WOW!!!  Thank you!!!

[pkt1976]

On 12/17/2022 at 6:33 AM, jeno said:

I read on another thread that the ship is very warm because the AC is not working correctly.  Are you experiencing that? 

Mine is working. The dining room is a bit warm this morning 

[pkt1976]

On 12/15/2022 at 7:35 AM, phabric said:

I would be interested to know what is in the port area of each stop - ie, stores, restaurtant, nothing.

Jamaica had the big port area.
 

Cartagena had shops and an animal refuge. 

 

Limon has a limited port shopping area 

[pkt1976]

I’m behind 😅there’s just been so much going on but I will catch up. We had a Rocky couple days and being a smaller ship, definitely felt the movement. 
 

finally won a few Princess prizes 🙌🏻 $25 3 times, lots of entries to the final drawing. 
 

I’ve had most breakfast mostly in the dining room. Ahhh here is breakfast, more to come 

[JaniceB]

Looking forward to more of your review.  

Can you tell me if they sell channel makeup onboard?

[CruzeQueen2]

13 hours ago, pkt1976 said:

Jamaica had the big port area.
 

Cartagena had shops and an animal refuge. 

 

Limon has a limited port shopping area 

Happy holidays! Nice to find you on CC. Thanks for sharing! @pkt1976 snow here in Vancouver and cold!

[Steelers36]

2 hours ago, JaniceB said:

Looking forward to more of your review.  

Can you tell me if they sell channel makeup onboard?

They sell Chanel products on board.

[JaniceB]

41 minutes ago, Steelers36 said:

They sell Chanel products on board.

Thanks!

[pkt1976]

Patter catch up ! 

[pkt1976]

Here are some photos from On The Bayou production show, only on the Island and Coral. I really enjoyed it, great talent and beautiful costumes. I was sitting /rocking in my seat as the seas were a bit rough very impressed with the whole crew. 

[pkt1976]

Here are some photos from the Getsami and walled city walking tour through Princess. It was quite a lot of walking but lots of interesting architecture, community areas and murals to see. 
 

it is a lot of walking but that’s the best way to see the areas covered.