wowzz Posted May 6, 2023 #76 Share Posted May 6, 2023 4 hours ago, Eglesbrech said: Well we are still in Southampton and not likely to leave until 6.30 at the earliest. Problems with getting supplies onboard from the information in the Captains announcement. And yes they are short of supplies. I couldn’t even get a fresh orange and lemonade! No fresh orange and only split cans of lemonade. Several beers not available etc. hopefully this will be resolved today. The ship is overcrowded so a struggle to get seats and even more of a struggle to get service. Bars 3 people deep in a queue and few ta Le servers around. We tried to use the app and it accepted the drinks order, prepared then we waited 40 minutes and it said “delivered” but the drinks were not. It did however reduce our 15 drinks per day by the undelivered drinks. There is a counter now for “ redeemed” drinks, I haven’t seen that before. Really nor impressed so far but just day1 after a refit. Let’s see what the rest of the cruise brings. Sorry to hear this. I really hope things improve. As you know, mostly cruise lines put in a three day "shake down" cruise after a refit. Strange that Princess didn't do so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jeter02 Posted May 6, 2023 #77 Share Posted May 6, 2023 If anyone doesn't mind sharing a screenshot of what the internet speed test is reading at I would greatly appreciate it. Or better yet if you know star link has officially been added on board? Thank you and advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay S Posted May 6, 2023 #78 Share Posted May 6, 2023 10 hours ago, Eglesbrech said: Too many glasses at dear old Vines? 🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rick&Jeannie Posted May 7, 2023 #79 Share Posted May 7, 2023 3 hours ago, Kay S said: Too many glasses at dear old Vines? 🤣 It appears that @Eglesbrech has really turned things upside down there on the Sky! Please sir, don't break the ship...we board next cruise after yours! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonzoWCS Posted May 7, 2023 #80 Share Posted May 7, 2023 24 minutes ago, Rick&Jeannie said: It appears that @Eglesbrech has really turned things upside down there on the Sky! Please sir, don't break the ship...we board next cruise after yours! LOL. Wellplayed Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderers2 Posted May 7, 2023 #81 Share Posted May 7, 2023 Would someone be able to post a menu from The Catch & Sabatini's Many thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffa30 Posted May 7, 2023 #82 Share Posted May 7, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, Jeter02 said: If anyone doesn't mind sharing a screenshot of what the internet speed test is reading at I would greatly appreciate it. Or better yet if you know star link has officially been added on board? Thank you and advance! Someone posted the attached photo on a social media group. It confirms the ship has Starlink. Obviously Princess has bought the poor man’s version as it’s only showing 2.67mbps. Still better than what was offered before the change though. Edited May 7, 2023 by Geoffa30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eglesbrech Posted May 7, 2023 Author #83 Share Posted May 7, 2023 8 hours ago, Jeter02 said: If anyone doesn't mind sharing a screenshot of what the internet speed test is reading at I would greatly appreciate it. Or better yet if you know star link has officially been added on board? Thank you and advance! I am not technical at all but my OH says that the speed is download 3.10mbps upload 0.87 mbps The speed is apparently better than last year according to the resident geek in the cabin. The screen name for the internet speed test is “SpaceX starlink”. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eglesbrech Posted May 7, 2023 Author #84 Share Posted May 7, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcairns Posted May 7, 2023 #85 Share Posted May 7, 2023 20 hours ago, wowzz said: Thanks for the update. That is a surprise. Enjoy your cruise. Sounds like embarkation was speedy. Did anyone check your arrival time or QR code ? Surprise - not to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eglesbrech Posted May 7, 2023 Author #86 Share Posted May 7, 2023 Changes I have noticed so far: The Casio bar has gone completely. The loyalty desk has moved. It has a notice saying it has moved but no indication of what is going into that space instead. The Catch has table cloths on all the time. People used to use Sur La Mer through the day as a coffee spot but it looks like that may not be possible now. So potentially even fewer seats in the Piazza. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eglesbrech Posted May 7, 2023 Author #87 Share Posted May 7, 2023 @himan there is a large selection of Tisso watches but the ones I can see in the window are nothing like your description. I’ll try to catch the shop when open as there are more on the other side of the counter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malleykatt Posted May 7, 2023 #88 Share Posted May 7, 2023 Enjoy your cruise. We are on-board at the end of July so will be keeping an eye out for your helpful posts as you update.... But remember your on holiday have a great time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole&Pete Posted May 7, 2023 #89 Share Posted May 7, 2023 Thanks so much for your helpful notes! I wondered if you were able to see inside the sanctuary at all, I wonder if much has changed? Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted May 7, 2023 #90 Share Posted May 7, 2023 12 hours ago, Rick&Jeannie said: I hope they get these issues ironed out, both for your sake AND ours! We are on the next sailing! Ship is just out of dry dock, never ideal sailing after drydock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare david63 Posted May 7, 2023 #91 Share Posted May 7, 2023 6 minutes ago, antsp said: never ideal sailing after drydock Shouldn't make any difference unless the cruise is sold at a reduced price and it is made clear as to why it is cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted May 7, 2023 #92 Share Posted May 7, 2023 11 minutes ago, antsp said: Ship is just out of dry dock, never ideal sailing after drydock Not an excuse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
himan Posted May 7, 2023 #93 Share Posted May 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Eglesbrech said: @himan there is a large selection of Tisso watches but the ones I can see in the window are nothing like your description. I’ll try to catch the shop when open as there are more on the other side of the counter. Thank you so much for taking the time to look and respond to my question. Hope you are enjoying the cruise so far and hopefully the weather is better than when you left Southampton on Saturday. I watched Sky leaving hoping to hear the Love Boat theme on the ships horn but never happened. It's great that you and other members like you go to the bother of posting on the forum to provide info on the cruise and ship etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted May 7, 2023 #94 Share Posted May 7, 2023 27 minutes ago, wowzz said: Not an excuse. Absolutely agree, but we've learnt from past experiences 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jeter02 Posted May 7, 2023 #95 Share Posted May 7, 2023 4 hours ago, Eglesbrech said: I am not technical at all but my OH says that the speed is download 3.10mbps upload 0.87 mbps The speed is apparently better than last year according to the resident geek in the cabin. The screen name for the internet speed test is “SpaceX starlink”. Thank you so much 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eglesbrech Posted May 7, 2023 Author #96 Share Posted May 7, 2023 1 hour ago, david63 said: Shouldn't make any difference unless the cruise is sold at a reduced price and it is made clear as to why it is cheap. It wasn’t sold cheap. At least not when we booked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raybigblue Posted May 7, 2023 #97 Share Posted May 7, 2023 10 hours ago, Wanderers2 said: Would someone be able to post a menu from The Catch & Sabatini's Many thanks in advance Yes please cannot find a menu for Catch anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eglesbrech Posted May 7, 2023 Author #98 Share Posted May 7, 2023 Sitting out on the balcony in the sunshine which is lovely. Not impressed with the cruise one little bit so far. From my own experiences Slow service everywhere (2 hours 20 mins for dinner last night). Queue for breakfast. Cold food in the MDR (the herb butter was still solid on the top of the cold strip steak) Missing drinks eg fresh orange juice (still not here), many beers, any of the premium European wines, ask for champagne and get palmed off with Prosecco unless you actually see the bottle, ingredients not available for the more expensive cocktails eg salted caramel watermelon martini in a bar with it clearly listed on the menu. From others App not working, our neighbours anxious as tried room service repeatedly as failing to register - over $400 bill as it charged each time! Currently remonstrating with reception. Long wait to get off and massive queue to get back on tenders from Guernsey. Limited speciality restaurant bookings available due to lack of staff. This is a shake down cruise by any other name but they have charged full price for it. They don’t have enough staff, they don’t have proper stock, basically using us as crash text dummies. The staff are lovely and trying so hard but simply not enough of them. I have registered my comments so they have an opportunity to improve. If it doesn’t I’ll be cancelling my next Princess cruises, yes it’s that bad. For those coming after us I’m sure it will be very much better as lots of passenger complaints and it is only day 2. Hopefully they will be addressed before you arrive. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jeter02 Posted May 7, 2023 #99 Share Posted May 7, 2023 17 minutes ago, raybigblue said: Yes please cannot find a menu for Catch anywhere This is a picture of the menu from another thread 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
himan Posted May 7, 2023 #100 Share Posted May 7, 2023 29 minutes ago, Eglesbrech said: Sitting out on the balcony in the sunshine which is lovely. Not impressed with the cruise one little bit so far. From my own experiences Slow service everywhere (2 hours 20 mins for dinner last night). Queue for breakfast. Cold food in the MDR (the herb butter was still solid on the top of the cold strip steak) Missing drinks eg fresh orange juice (still not here), many beers, any of the premium European wines, ask for champagne and get palmed off with Prosecco unless you actually see the bottle, ingredients not available for the more expensive cocktails eg salted caramel watermelon martini in a bar with it clearly listed on the menu. From others App not working, our neighbours anxious as tried room service repeatedly as failing to register - over $400 bill as it charged each time! Currently remonstrating with reception. Long wait to get off and massive queue to get back on tenders from Guernsey. Limited speciality restaurant bookings available due to lack of staff. This is a shake down cruise by any other name but they have charged full price for it. They don’t have enough staff, they don’t have proper stock, basically using us as crash text dummies. The staff are lovely and trying so hard but simply not enough of them. I have registered my comments so they have an opportunity to improve. If it doesn’t I’ll be cancelling my next Princess cruises, yes it’s that bad. For those coming after us I’m sure it will be very much better as lots of passenger complaints and it is only day 2. Hopefully they will be addressed before you arrive. Sorry to hear your cruise is a massive letdown so far. I feel that with the money you pay for the cruise you expect decent service, hot food and the company should be able to provide you with anything that is on the menu, especially at the start of the cruise! I can understand coming near the end certain items may be getting low even more so after a couple of sea days but at the beginning that is just downright poor logistical control by the company and whoever is in charge of stock. Hopefully things will improve for you. Fingers crossed!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now