sunlover12 Posted March 18, 2023 #151 Share Posted March 18, 2023 On 3/16/2023 at 5:40 PM, chloemonkey said: Now if they could just manage to make a proper eggs Benedict ANYWHERE on the ship! Agree. I haven't had it in GDR but have in Terrace and it wasn't good. I do have to admit that the best Eggs Benedict I've had on a ship was on Royal Caribbean. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregoryPaul Posted March 18, 2023 #152 Share Posted March 18, 2023 43 minutes ago, MEFIowa said: Didn't read about or hear about any such "1st Timers Party" on Sirena (11/18-28/2022). There was the Repeater Party for 2nd and more timers. So must be real new? Or something the captain did to appease pax on this cruise for some reason? Had one last cruise on Riviera (3/2-3/12). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted March 18, 2023 Author #153 Share Posted March 18, 2023 1 hour ago, BWV said: Is there a repeaters gathering sometime? Ours is tonight, sometimes they will have 2, if you didn’t get an invitation for tonight then you are probably in the second group, if you’re a repeater, which I think you are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWV Posted March 18, 2023 #154 Share Posted March 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, ORV said: Ours is tonight, sometimes they will have 2, if you didn’t get an invitation for tonight then you are probably in the second group, if you’re a repeater, which I think you are. Thanks-our second O cruise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted March 18, 2023 Author #155 Share Posted March 18, 2023 1 hour ago, MEFIowa said: Didn't read about or hear about any such "1st Timers Party" on Sirena (11/18-28/2022). There was the Repeater Party for 2nd and more timers. So must be real new? Or something the captain did to appease pax on this cruise for some reason? The only way to know about them(first timer or repeaters) is to get an invite or know someone that did. The only notice in Currents is a paragraph saying Horizons will be closed from 5 to 7 for a private event. This is the first time in 14 years I’ve heard of a first timers party. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 18, 2023 #156 Share Posted March 18, 2023 11 minutes ago, ORV said: The only way to know about them(first timer or repeaters) is to get an invite or know someone that did. The only notice in Currents is a paragraph saying Horizons will be closed from 5 to 7 for a private event. This is the first time in 14 years I’ve heard of a first timers party. They did not have them back in 2004 so we missed out 😃🥤 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted March 18, 2023 Author #157 Share Posted March 18, 2023 (edited) New chairs in Horizons. Pretty close to the floor and hard to get up from for old folks like me. Edited March 18, 2023 by ORV 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted March 18, 2023 Author #158 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Here’s the other style. I think these are the same ones as before, just recovered. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropicalkerry2002 Posted March 18, 2023 #159 Share Posted March 18, 2023 I guess I won't be spending time in Horizons....my knees! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 18, 2023 #160 Share Posted March 18, 2023 37 minutes ago, ORV said: New chairs in Horizons. Pretty close to the floor and hard to get up from for old folks like me. You would think after complaining about the ones in the Grand Hallway bar area they would have learned a lesson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssawjo Posted March 18, 2023 #161 Share Posted March 18, 2023 2 hours ago, ORV said: Ours is tonight, sometimes they will have 2, if you didn’t get an invitation for tonight then you are probably in the second group, if you’re a repeater, which I think you are. You can always sneak into the second one if you go to the first one. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg1021 Posted March 18, 2023 #162 Share Posted March 18, 2023 4 hours ago, MEFIowa said: Didn't read about or hear about any such "1st Timers Party" on Sirena (11/18-28/2022). There was the Repeater Party for 2nd and more timers. So must be real new? Or something the captain did to appease pax on this cruise for some reason? There was a 1st Timers Party on Insignia segment from San Francisco to Santiago in January. It was held in the Insignia Lounge. If I recall, there were about 180 first timers, out of around 600 passengers. We also received an invitation in our cabins. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwtlion Posted March 18, 2023 #163 Share Posted March 18, 2023 1 hour ago, LHT28 said: You would think after complaining about the ones in the Grand Hallway bar area they would have learned a lesson Unless FDR has a lot of short people in his family, the only reason for the overly short legged chairs is safety. The lower the chair seat, the lower the center of gravity. With Horizons being in the front of the ship, it will have more movement in heavy seas than the rear. Lower chairs = safer seating- but tough to get out of! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmerl Posted March 18, 2023 #164 Share Posted March 18, 2023 We were on the Riviera segment before your cruise. They had a first timers party. You wouldn't know about it unless you were a first timer, since invitations were delivered to the rooms just like the do with the frequent cruisers party. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysteps Posted March 18, 2023 #165 Share Posted March 18, 2023 I believe there was a first-timers party when we were just on Nautica in Feb 2023. Didn't know of one when we were on Nautica in Aug 2022. My info may not be perfect! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techteach Posted March 18, 2023 #166 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Newbie here - I want to know what’s wrong with the Hollandaise. Lack of lemon? Does it break? I wonder if they’re trying to hold it too long. Do you think they’re using a dry mix? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSFrance69 Posted March 19, 2023 #167 Share Posted March 19, 2023 13 hours ago, techteach said: Newbie here - I want to know what’s wrong with the Hollandaise. Lack of lemon? Does it break? I wonder if they’re trying to hold it too long. Do you think they’re using a dry mix? I thought the hollandaise was good. I did not have Eggs Benedict at Terrace Cafe, so I can't comment on that, but the GDR did them quite well. Also, regarding first timer party questions... we were Oceania first timers on Riviera last week and received an invitation in our cabin. Unfortunately we forgot all about it and missed the party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xinnia317 Posted March 19, 2023 #168 Share Posted March 19, 2023 14 hours ago, techteach said: Newbie here - I want to know what’s wrong with the Hollandaise. Lack of lemon? Does it break? I wonder if they’re trying to hold it too long. Do you think they’re using a dry mix? Did not taste lemon at all. Consistency was fine - not broken, but it was very bland. I think a dry mix might be better! 😂 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techteach Posted March 19, 2023 #169 Share Posted March 19, 2023 @xinnia317 I don’t want to appear to be rude, but I will have to say something about it to our server so the kitchen can fix the problem. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted March 19, 2023 Author #170 Share Posted March 19, 2023 The service we have received in every area has been outstanding. I have no complaints. We had a couple of slices of pizza at the new trattoria last night and really enjoyed it. It was quick & tasty. One thing I’ve noticed is there has been no mention in the Currents about it or any push from any of the food service team. If you didn’t know about it then you might miss it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qruzon Posted March 19, 2023 #171 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Last time, in the MDR, you could order lamb chops for breakfast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted March 19, 2023 #172 Share Posted March 19, 2023 30 minutes ago, techteach said: @xinnia317 I don’t want to appear to be rude, but I will have to say something about it to our server so the kitchen can fix the problem. Have I missed something here? It sounds as though you haven't tasted the Hollandaise but you're going to say something to your server so it can be fixed? That would go beyond being rude. How could you possibly know if it suits your tastes if you haven't had it? Another poster said it was fine. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted March 19, 2023 Author #173 Share Posted March 19, 2023 28 minutes ago, Qruzon said: Last time, in the MDR, you could order lamb chops for breakfast. Still there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmerl Posted March 19, 2023 #174 Share Posted March 19, 2023 5 hours ago, SSFrance69 said: I thought the hollandaise was good. I did not have Eggs Benedict at Terrace Cafe, so I can't comment on that, but the GDR did them quite well. 4 hours ago, Qruzon said: Last time, in the MDR, you could order lamb chops for breakfast. I too thought the eggs benedict in the Grand Dining Room were good. I also had lamb chops with my eggs a couple times. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted March 19, 2023 Author #175 Share Posted March 19, 2023 We’re in Charleston today, pretty much the crown jewel of the ports on this cruise, even if it had made Bermuda. Bright sunny day, about 60 degrees, perfect for walking around town. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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