Live from Millennium Panama Canal East-to-West April 21 - May 6, 2023

[DaKahuna]

We attended an hilarious presentation in the theater at 1100 today. 


 

He’s going to be making quite a few presentations as the cruise progresses and we are planning to attend a few of yhem. 
 

For now we are relaxing after lunch in the Retreat and have the lounge all to ourselves

 

[miched]

3 hours ago, DaKahuna said:

We agree with all your comments regarding the room.

 

Your balcony at least was deeper than ours.  There is no way we could get a chair between the couch and the railing on ours. 
 

I think you were in what has now been reclaased as AquaClass Sky Suites .. 

Yes it was one of those that is on a slant 6132.      The cabin is also a little bit larger.  We had to move to another SS doing a B2B and noticed the difference in the depth of the cabin.   It was about 2 feet.  
 

Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅
 

 

[DaKahuna]

@Fly and Sail  As promised here is our AC controller and vent

 

 

 

[Fly and Sail]

2 hours ago, DaKahuna said:

@Fly and Sail  As promised here is our AC controller and vent

 

 

For some reason, I have grown rather intolerant to noises and drafts in my bedroom. This "control panel" is my worst nightmare, as ridiculous as it sounds. On/Off aren't exactly great options in the tropics.

[DaKahuna]

1 minute ago, Fly and Sail said:

 

For some reason, I have grown rather intolerant to noises and drafts in my bedroom. This "control panel" is my worst nightmare, as ridiculous as it sounds. On/Off aren't exactly great options in the tropics.

I do like that the newer ships have thermostats that show you the temperature setting in degrees.  They not be 100% accurate but are easier to get to a comfortable setting than color coded dots on a round dial. 
 

[Fly and Sail]

Just now, DaKahuna said:

I do like that the newer ships have thermostats that show you the temperature setting in degrees.  They not be 100% accurate but are easier to get to a comfortable setting than color coded dots on a round dial. 
 

 

That and you can regulate up and down how strong you want it. Get me the Edge NOW! 👻

[DaKahuna]

 This is our first M-class cruise and we have done only 1 E-class and that was on Edge February 2020!

 

 I do not mind the knob thing we have and after a few adjustments seem to have found a comfortable setting we both can agree with. 
 

[mahdnc]

7 hours ago, DaKahuna said:

@Fly and Sail  As promised here is our AC controller and vent

 

 

 

 

Hey since the interior design from the Revolution has been derided as favoring form over function, that thermostat could be ornamental and not connected to anything.  Does it say Fisher Price on it anywhere?

[mahdnc]

3 hours ago, DaKahuna said:

 This is our first M-class cruise and we have done only 1 E-class and that was on Edge February 2020!

 

 I do not mind the knob thing we have and after a few adjustments seem to have found a comfortable setting we both can agree with. 
 

 

I didn't realize it was your first M class sailing.  There are three things related to glass that I like about M class design:

 

1. 2 story windows in the MDR looking out over the stern.  Century class had them, too.

2. Glass elevators looking out over the port side of the ship.

3. And those interesting port hole windows installed on the floor of the Oceanview Cafe.

[DaKahuna]

1 hour ago, mahdnc said:

 

Hey since the interior design from the Revolution has been derided as favoring form over function, that thermostat could be ornamental and not connected to anything.  Does it say Fisher Price on it anywhere?

I am sorry but I have to report that the  manufacturer wishes to remain anonymous.

 

[DaKahuna]

1 hour ago, mahdnc said:

 

I didn't realize it was your first M class sailing.  There are three things related to glass that I like about M class design:

 

1. 2 story windows in the MDR looking out over the stern.  Century class had them, too.

2. Glass elevators looking out over the port side of the ship.

3. And those interesting port hole windows installed on the floor of the Oceanview Cafe.

Thank you for that intel. 
 

 I am sad to say that we have not made it to the MDR or OVC so far but it’s only the end of day 2.

 

I have seen those glass elevators a number of times but have not had the patience to wait for one so I have been taking the stairs.

 

 

[Moochi]

No report on liquor selection yet? 🤣🤣

The Silhouette TA live post mentioned a new liquor supplier and much, much improved stock and selection.

[DaKahuna]

15 minutes ago, Moochi said:

No report on liquor selection yet? 🤣🤣

The Silhouette TA live post mentioned a new liquor supplier and much, much improved stock and selection.

 

 None Yet.  The selection has not been that good so far.

 

 For rums, Bumbu is here. I have had the last shot from two different Bottles of Pyrat XO in two different bars but have not really ‘spread my wings’ yet.

Tonight’s  food porn

Scallop Carpaccio 

 

Wedge salad, from MDR

 

Herb Crusted Chicken Breast

 

 

Cod Basquaise

 

 

 

Hazelnut Cake

 

Edited April 23, 2023 by DaKahuna

[Fly and Sail]

10 hours ago, mahdnc said:

 

Hey since the interior design from the Revolution has been derided as favoring form over function, that thermostat could be ornamental and not connected to anything.  Does it say Fisher Price on it anywhere?

 

Funny that you say that because when I called my brother earlier today, I did compare it to Fisher Price. 😂

[Fly and Sail]

8 hours ago, DaKahuna said:

 

 None Yet.  The selection has not been that good so far.

 

 For rums, Bumbu is here. I have had the last shot from two different Bottles of Pyrat XO in two different bars but have not really ‘spread my wings’ yet.

Tonight’s  food porn

Scallop Carpaccio 

 

Wedge salad, from MDR

 

Herb Crusted Chicken Breast

 

 

Cod Basquaise

 

 

 

Hazelnut Cake

 

 

Beautiful, especially that Hazelnut cake. For me it was Oceanview Cafe as for the second night in a row there wasn't any available seating in BLU without significant wait (first night, I just went to Tuscan instead).

 

I have a feeling I'll be spending a lot of evenings at the Oceanview sunset terrace having nibbles for dinner unless I'm going super early to BLU. You made the right choice booking a suite on this trip that secures access to Luminae.

[DaKahuna]

@Fly and Sail I think that it is a combination of two things, full guest capacity in Suites and Aqua class and a limited number of speciality restaurants.  With only Tuscan and Sushi on 5 there are not many other alternatives available. 
 

We did note that Luminae was relatively empty after about 7:30 pm and talked about changing our routine to eat later rather than earlier.  We can always use the afternoon snacks in the Retreat to tide us over.

 

Maybe you could take a look at how Blu is later in the evening as well.

 

[DaKahuna]

Good morning.  This morning’s breakfast food porn is brought to you by room service. 
 

As you can see we used the ‘seats’ at the end of the bed to form a table.  It worked but the fruit plate had to be set aside. 
 

 

 

Maybe later we’ll try the table on the balcony.

 

[Mark.Jules]

I am all caught up and excited to continue on with you. Thank you for posting so many great photos.

-Mark

[Sigyn]

1 hour ago, DaKahuna said:

Good morning.  This morning’s breakfast food porn is brought to you by room service. 
 

As you can see we used the ‘seats’ at the end of the bed to form a table.  It worked but the fruit plate had to be set aside. 
 

 

 

Maybe later we’ll try the table on the balcony.

 

This looks fantastic!!!!! Since I'll be a new suite guest in July, I'll have to take advantage of this, too. Yum!

[Moochi]

1 hour ago, DaKahuna said:

Good morning.  This morning’s breakfast food porn is brought to you by room service. 
 

As you can see we used the ‘seats’ at the end of the bed to form a table.  It worked but the fruit plate had to be set aside. 
 

 

 

Maybe later we’ll try the table on the balcony.

 

Get help moving that balcony table. It’s very heavy.

[DaKahuna]

4 minutes ago, Moochi said:

Get help moving that balcony table. It’s very heavy.

I think the two seats together make a larger table.  We may try lunch tomorrow out on the balcony but most likely we’ll do lunch on the Retreat Sundeck. I plan to go check it out shortly.  We’ve yet to make it up there. 
 

[Sigyn]

On 4/21/2023 at 1:58 PM, DaKahuna said:

For the wine fans out there.  This seems to be the cruise to take.  Not sure what offerings they have in the way of wines but it is what it is.

 

Here is a card our Sommelier gave us at lunch.  I signed us up for the Vuevu Clicquot, even though I am sure i do not know how to pronounce it based on numerous recommendations seen on here.

 

Does every cruise offer an array of tastings? We'll be on the Millennium for a 7-day Alaskan cruise in July and I see a few wine events on our list of options to choose from, but nothing like this. I'm quite impressed. My husband and I love wine tastings and go to Napa Valley quite regularly and are members of a few wine clubs. 

[Sigyn]

On 4/21/2023 at 9:49 PM, DaKahuna said:

Getting ready to call it a night.  
stopped in the Retreat Lounge for a post dinner Long Island Ice Tea. 
 

 

And am finishing the night with a cucumber martini at the martini bar.

 

 

Good night ya’ll

 

This looks delicious. What exactly is in it? I love cucumber-flavored drinks. They're so refreshing. 

[Sigyn]

On 4/22/2023 at 8:31 AM, DaKahuna said:

I have not seen anything, but then again I have not been looking, regarding Chef’s Table.  
 

We cancelled Petit Chef. Just could not convinve myself it was worth it.  Doing the Vueve Clicquot Dinner instead. 

I would love to do the Vueve Clicquot dinner. Did you know that was available ahead of time or did they tell you once you were onboard? I'm curious if it might be an option on our Alaskan northbound cruise in July. Vueve Clicquot is one of the few bubblies I can drink without getting a headache. 

[DaKahuna]

7 minutes ago, njsmom said:

Does every cruise offer an array of tastings? We'll be on the Millennium for a 7-day Alaskan cruise in July and I see a few wine events on our list of options to choose from, but nothing like this. I'm quite impressed. My husband and I love wine tastings and go to Napa Valley quite regularly and are members of a few wine clubs. 

This is a 15-day cruise so I am sure that is the explanation for why there are so many of those events.  I do not recall if they were all advertised pre-cruise in the planner or not.  They may show as one event in the planner with multiple days being available.