CruzeQueen2

For anyone sailing at this time...hope you have flatter seas ahead. 

If anyone happens to see the officer board, please post a pic here. Thank you! 

@Lindy Sue Which ship are you sailing on?

They usually hold back enough restaurant reservations for suites; your concierge should be able to assist you without any trouble. Re-lax, enjoy your suite experience!

Bon voyage.

1 minute ago, kstaffen said:

Thanks for posting! They must have changed some officers in Honolulu. I didn't even check. I know we lost Sheila, our Adagio bartender, in Honolulu 😞 . 

@kstaffen Yes, I missed seeing Sheila after Honolulu, but Jay was still there and ready to serve with a big smile every time! 

@kstaffen I took this officer board photo on the last day of our sailing. It has a few changes...as of 04/30/24. 

Nice meeting you at Adagio.

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@Turk1 Last month I canceled a reservation and it went to my account on board. OBC

I had my request processed at Guest Services, Ruby Princess

@TenneSea Love it so far! Keep it coming, please. I'll be boarding this ship soon.

Thank you for taking the time to share with us. Love the food photos. Always.

7 minutes ago, CruzeQueen2 said:

@LACruiser88 Details, details! Don't want you going to the wrong dining room...but then again, I recall - you are going to Harmony every morning. Lucky ducks! 

Thanks for playing along.

I just might meet you face to face on the Majestic before the year is out...fingers crossed. Love that ship! @LACruiser88

11 minutes ago, LACruiser88 said:

Good catch!  The Allegro is aft on Deck 6!

@LACruiser88 Details, details! Don't want you going to the wrong dining room...but then again, I recall - you are going to Harmony every morning. Lucky ducks! 

Thanks for playing along.

58 minutes ago, LACruiser88 said:

@LACruiser88  I thought that the aft dining room aft on deck 6 was the Allegro! The restaurant listing on the memo says Concerto...deck 6 aft. Oops!

@brewcrewI was on Ruby P, had a thermal spa pass for the 16 day cruise. Enquired at the front desk of the spa and found out that prices are higher once on board. I suggest you purchase the pass prior to boarding.  Sorry this is all underlined. Enjoy!

@PastryPal I was recently on the Ruby...and spoke at length with several members of the staff at the Future cruise department. New to me, they are now promoting packages that include various combinations of hotels with the future cruise deposits. 

Yes, they are in the thousands of dollars range.

Fortunately for me, or unfortunately, they are only offered in US$ and using the new program, one must book using US $. As a Canadian, I did not like that idea, so I declined.

I did see that there could very well be some value to the program, for a small extra amount of OBC..more than usual - up to $300 for a larger package. If I recall correctly, the smallest package was $3499, then one for $5499 and one for $7999, or thereabouts. There may even have been one for more money.

These are fairly new promotions, about a year in the making, as far as I am aware. They are not "scams" to my understanding, but perhaps your parents were charged for MORE than they bargained for. I also believe that the bulk of the costs charged will be applicable as payment for the upcoming cruises that are booked.

I hope this helps you. So sorry to hear that your parents were not advised as fully as they could be. I asked many, many questions of the program. I think there are some benefits, but a lot of money is charged up front, in US$$.

@LACruiser88 is the expression...Great minds drink alike? Enjoy every sip and gulp. Love your reports. Thank you for sharing so much info.

Is Darko  the concierge with you?

On 4/14/2024 at 10:39 PM, LACruiser88 said:

We are trying a new Cab, to us, at Vines tonight.  At $17 per glass, we prefer the Silverado. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

@LACruiser88 Me too. I tried Silver Palm last night, not having another glass.... Happy to know my palate matches yours. I'm doing my best to keep up. I like Silverado too! On Ruby 😉 

Super Tuscan lunch April 24th. Cheers!

@cr8tiv1 I love maui (greasy) chips. Since I don't have enough food to eat already here on Ruby!

14 minutes ago, cr8tiv1 said:

 

It's a really long bus ride (maybe 30 minutes), but I have never done it.  Maybe @Astro Flyerwould know.  There might even be a senior fare.   If you do this, give yourself PLENTY of time to get back to the ship.

 

Guri Guri has the small bags (not cheap).  Foodland is suppose to carry them.  You would think they would be in every store...not.  They don't have a long shelf life (eat now).  Greasy, crunchy, so good/so bad for you.

 

https://www.mauicounty.gov/609/Maui-Bus-Public-Transit-System

 

Looks like you can get the bus near the harbor (sample)

https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Kahului/Maui-Ocean-Center#r/Line-29-bus

 

Editted:  Looks like an hour each way.  Plug in your date and time.

 

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kahului+Harbor/@20.8515868,-156.5763686,12z/data=!4m27!1m20!4m19!1m6!1m2!1s0x7954d32ec1dbca0b:0x9bec5dc1d580588!2sKahului+Harbor,+VGXF%2BQV,+Kahului,+HI+96732!2m2!1d-156.4752777!2d20.8994444!1m6!1m2!1s0x7954d130a0c031b3:0xad1cd589958ba5c8!2sMaui+Ocean+Center,+The+Aquarium+of+Hawaii,+Maalaea+Road,+Wailuku,+HI!2m2!1d-156.5121616!2d20.7926322!2m3!6e0!7e2!8j1713519000!3e3!3m5!1s0x7954d32ec1dbca0b:0x9bec5dc1d580588!8m2!3d20.8994444!4d-156.4752777!16s%2Fg%2F11txjns95m?entry=ttu

@cr8tiv1 mucho mahalo

23 hours ago, cr8tiv1 said:

Makai = Ocean side (toward the ocean).

 

There is a Whole Foods and CVS/Longs at the Maui Mall.  You can catch a city bus to a Foodland not far away (about a mile if you want to walk it).

 

My story about the people of the Maui:

 

I walked across the street to the Maui Mall for my Guri Guri fix.  Could not find big bags of Maui Potato Chips so called the factory to find out where I could purchase them (not at Longs or Whole Foods).

 

Nice person/owner? on the other end of the call asked me how many bags I wanted.  If I waited at the mall....she would deliver them in a few minutes.

 

I tried to give her more for her troubles...she declined and gave me back exact change. 

In Kahului on Saturday with memoak. Where should look for the  Maui chips? Please, and mahalo!

I'm thinking of riding a public bus to go to the Marine Centre from Kahului. Is it encouraged or frowned upon for tourists to ride the buses? So economical!

@Wabashmom Was forward on Marina deck, on Regal, with hot tubs directly above. Certain times of day I would hear lounge chairs being moved around...did not affect my sleep...However, I do prefer to have my cabin below other cabins. Cabin location was assigned to me after a "successful" bid!

@laynp Enjoy the lounge! The location is considered mid-aft, as noted, on deck 14. Entry can be from port or starboard side (on the Majestic, it was!).

ONLY for suite guests. NOT mini-suites.

@Ancon Travelling solo, you are charged for a single crew appreciation. Add whatever you wish - can easily give cash to your steward as you go along. For 32 days, you are feeling that the steward is "shortchanged" by the solo traveller? As with all things related to gratuities, do what works for you!

9 hours ago, cruisedoctor said:

@CruzeQueen2  Claudio is the Director Of Restaurant Operations on the Sun, and hasn't changed.  I would run into him in the dining room at 7AM during breakfast, during the day at various times/places, and then again during the evening.  The man is like the Energizer Bunny...and most importantly, very approachable.  He doesn't have his nose up in the air like some restaurant managers.

@cruisedoctor I like your description of Claudio, the Energizer Bunny. Your comments show me that you "know" him like I do! Glad to hear that he is there. I am sure that being on the Sun during these early days, however exciting it may all be, is challenging for everyone - especially staff! in restaurant ops all around the ship. 

@CanadianBurger Question about the DORO - Claudio Giuliani. When I met him on the Royal Princess in 2022 (sailed twice with him that year), he was everywhere, all the time, all at once. I had a few issues that he assisted me with in the most professional manner.

All of the restaurants on that ship at that time benefited greatly from his style of leadership. I notice that his name was on the roster for your ship and wonder if you have seen him around - doing more of the same. 

TIA for your observations on this one. 

@2011mom In February this year, on Regal, I heard the staff person at the Internet cafe tell a passenger that it was $30 per day. Single days can be easily purchased on the ship as far as I could tell. 

@Jeter02 You have inspired me to go to Norway this summer! Happy to see that you are still out there. I am reading and re-vsiting your reports to get prepared. I'm very excited! Different ship though.

Thanks so much for all the information. 

@beshears I found this team of senior officers, including Captain Gavin and Captain Dalton to be very friendly and willing to spend time with passengers. I agree with you, it was totally refreshing! I was hoping that the officer board that I shared, helped you to know their names. This team even allowed passengers to get individual photos with the group at the Captain Circle party. Great time was had by all at these parties. The captain was very entertaining.

I agree with rangerusa. Inside temp is fine - dining room, public areas, piazza, all good. No drafts, not too warm. Enjoy!