ichiban35

Just off the SL yesterday (May 26) and was pleasantly surprised by the service in the Galley. We weren't sure how it would go after months of reading CC posts. Our morning routine was to be up around 7a and go to the gym, then grab a table on the outside aft deck on 15 which didn't have flags. Shirin (I think that was her name) would come over quickly and get our orders or tell us to let her know when we were ready to order something.

10 minutes ago, sid_9169 said:

And, then the rest of the long walk back to the ship... I got yelled at again by the pier security for walking too close to the edge... That would actually happen again when I left to go to the beach... For anyone keeping count, they yelled at me three times...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dang, missed you getting yelled at again!

14 minutes ago, sid_9169 said:

That was me... I wasn't outside the boundary by any means, but these dock worker's let what little bit of power go straight to their head... I got got yelled at leaving this morning as well...

Looked like you were in the way of them driving down the ramp to get to the little building...possibly a bathroom. 

Sid, did I just see you get beeped at by a security van while you were taking a picture?

29 minutes ago, _tacocat_ said:

Not the first time I’ve heard of this!  Muscle memory is strong haha but definitely need some sort of check to make sure this doesn’t happen!!

 

we usually put our door on DND while we’re in it or in the balcony, so no one comes in/locks us out.

We spend hours on the balcony, our room would never get serviced if we put on dnd!

2 hours ago, tbmrt said:

??? I spend lots of time on the balcony alone while husband is sleeping in the wee hours of the morning...How would I get locked out there?

You'd have to both be out there and housekeeping locks the door out of habit after telling you they're done. 

16 minutes ago, sid_9169 said:

I'm looking at the bistec marinero en escabeche

We'll be there tomorrow night having the steak

Public service announcement: Just learned that you can get locked out on the balcony on this ship! 😆 The outside balcony door handle doesn't lock and unlock, only has a grip handle. It was hilarious but probably only because a bathroom crisis (after 3 mojitos) was averted by our agent letting housekeeping know to come back within minutes. 🤭

38 minutes ago, sid_9169 said:

I've tried making reservations for breakfast, but the whole area is greyd out, and you can't click on any of the times... I've had no problem getting in, but I went at 8:30 am when it wasn't too busy 

1 hour ago, Sherry84 said:

Thank you Ichiban35. That's why I was curious. In August we had no problem walking up at breakfast and being sat right away, but in October we were turned away at both The Wake and Razzle Dazzle. So I learned my lesson and made reservations for the remaining days. 

To clarify, we got the walk in warning for dinner reservations. We haven't needed breakfast reservations since we've hit the Galley every day. Though @Ociana's recommendation for avo toast is intriguing me now.

36 minutes ago, sid_9169 said:

I think that they're getting closer to capacity, but I haven't specifically asked. It's definitely more crowded than the past few cruises I was on in 2021 and 2022...

We were warned against trying to walk in to a restaurant without reservations since there are "over 2000" on board. I didn't ask for the specific number though. 

2 hours ago, tbmrt said:

Thinking about trying it...Is it very "fishy", like bluefish?  Love shellfish but other fish, not so much!

Not fishy at all, we thought it tasted like lobster.

3 minutes ago, AmyJA said:

WOW everyone is loving on the salt Dorado. It was the only thing I didn't eat on the cruise because I didn't like it. And I love fish. 

This dorade tasted a lot like lobster to us with the butter sauce.

13 minutes ago, sid_9169 said:

Okay, let's finish up the dinner pictures before I go on with Cozumel.

 

This salt crusted dorade is for the best piece of fish I've ever had, ever... I forgot to take a picture when they presented it, so I only have the finished product. On the side: twice baked potatoes and creamed spinach.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I agree on the dorade, Sid. It was effing amazing!

51 minutes ago, sid_9169 said:

We just left!

Ship: Scarlet Lafy

Cabin#: 9009a

Deck #: 9

Cabin Category: Sweet Aft Suite, Pretty Big Terrace

Sleeps: 2

Cabin Location: Aft

Terrace/Window/Obstruction: no Obstruction, lovely wide terrace

Noise Issues?: only noisy neighbors in the hall

Wind Issues?: doesn't get much breeze

Connecting Cabin? Where Does it Connect?: no

Hammock: yes

Metal/Glass Terrace: glass

Advantages/Problems: Lack of breeze and can be very hot, depending on positioning 

Would You Book Again?: Definitely

Comments:

8 minutes ago, mfic246 said:

Just confirming - the ship is docked at the Punta Langosta Terminal today?  Thanks for the review, will be doing this itinerary next year so it's super helpful!

Yep, that's where we are.

39 minutes ago, JGmf said:

 

Your mojito issue and Sid's early issues with margaritas: seems odd on a ship/cruise line that should be way better at such things. Is it a fluke?

The best mojitos I've had on a ship have been made from bartenders who are from the Caribbean. They KNOW mojitos and my bartenders so far have not been from the Caribbean. It could also be a bar stock issue. Twice they have used a cloudy lime juice concoction instead of fresh limes. Not exactly sure since I haven't pressed them on the issue. On Celebrity, I could ask for my "skinny" mojito using diet sprite instead of simple syrup and soda, alas the only diet soda this ship has is coke.

1 minute ago, Ralph298 said:

how did you get liquor? Are you a Rockstar?

 

Feels weird to say yes to being a rockstar, but we are in a Sweet Aft Suite and our awesome agent arranged the extras needed for our cocktails. 

Enjoy your day, Sid. Since I can't get a decent mojito on this ship, had to make one myself. Gonna enjoy it to the tunes drifting up from The Dock.

56 minutes ago, sid_9169 said:

So, after the guy asked twenty times about the dish he wanted, the manager agreed to just make it, because he wasn't going to let it go...

The bratty kid got what he wanted. That's too bad.

8 minutes ago, sid_9169 said:

Still not as good as mine at home, but I'm sticking with this guy and the other one who works at Extra Virgin Bar in the evening...

Having a homemade triple g & t while I search for the good bartender 

5 minutes ago, sid_9169 said:

Looks like he may be from India... Don't remember his name...

I had a different guy. Will look for your guy.

14 minutes ago, tbmrt said:

What is the bartender's name...sailing soon and will be looking for a good bartender!

I'd like to know his name too. I was definitely not cool enough for the Dock House bartender around the time you were there for lunch, Sid. Wondering if it's the same guy.

5 minutes ago, sid_9169 said:

I guess it's lunch time. I just ordered one of everything.

 

 

Just missed you.

2 hours ago, sid_9169 said:

Still pretty sparse in here. A lot of the "late night party people" are probably still sleeping... I'm hoping to make it past ten o'clock tonight we'll see...

Me too, Sid. We're booked for the Ship Show but it's a crap shoot whether we'll make it.