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No bangers and mash?

In the past there have been several menus. If the menu for later Pub Lunches change, I will post the info.

 

 

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With the increased prices on the new Wine List, the Silver Package seems outdated and both packages should be modified, perhaps with the Silver Package increased to $35 and the Gold Package increased to $55 or something similar.

 

 

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I’m finally back! I did warn you it is not live [emoji848]

 

In association with Discovery Channel there was an inflatable Planetarium that was installed on the Princess Theater stage. You had to sign up and in groups of about 15 you walked into the planetarium and laid down on your back on yoga mats to see the 20 minute show. It was a somewhat simplistic show about the planets but a unique experience.

 

I also did the Escape Room but unfortunately our team didn’t solve it. I won’t give the details but we were down to the last clue in 6 of the 20 minutes but couldn’t solve it because the last clue was damaged and none of us could read it. Oh well!

It was still fun.

 

Twice so far there has been a big fan on Fiesta deck adjacent to the Window Suite corridor. I was sitting in the Princess Theater several nights ago and water started to drip on my pants. There are about six seats in three rows in the middle of the Theater that are affected. The leak is apparently from the sprinkler piping high in the ceiling.

 

Triva players have been filling the Vista Lounge almost to capacity.

 

There is a piece of good news. Apparently parts for the second aft elevator that goes down to the Canaletto DR were brought on board in Oahu because work started during that day and the elevator was running by the time we left Nawiliwili the next day [emoji106]

 

 

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The last of the Wine List:

 

Complex & Aromatic - Shiraz & GSMs - 9

Paul Jaboulet Parallele 45 Cotes du Rhone, 2015 - $35

Jean-Luc Colombo Crozes Hermitage Les Fees Brunes, 2016 - $43

M. Chapoutier Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Bernardine, 2016 - $63

Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block, 2015 - $48

St Hallett Fath Shiraz, 2016 - $41

Yalumba The Strapper Grenache Shiraz Mataro, 2015 - $42

d’Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz, 2015 - $11/$41

Langmeil Valley Floor Shiraz, 2014 - $48

Penfolds Grange, 2014 - $989

 

Lush & Perfumed - Merlot & Bordeaux Blends - 8

Casa Lapostolle Merlot Cuvée Alexandre, 2016 - $41

Errazuriz Estate Carmenere, 2015 - $9/$35

Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Merlot, 2016 - $38

Decoy Merlot, 2015 - $12/$46

L’Ecole No. 41 Merlot, 2017 - $47

Ferrari-Carano Merlot, 2014 - $42

Chappellet Merlot, 2015 - $58

Masseto, 2014 - $629

 

Aristocratic & Elegant - Bordeaux Wines - 6

Legende Domaines Barons de Rothschild, 2016 - $38

Chateau Cantemerle, 2014 - $108

Chateau Talbot, 2015 - $160

Chateau Clinet, 2014 - $299

Chateau Lafite Rothschild, 2011/2012 - $1600

Chateau Petrus, 2010 - $5288

 

Strong & Noble - Cabernet Sauvignons - 9

Domaine d’Aussieres Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 - $9/$32

Los Vascos Domaine Barons de Rothschild, 2016 - $35

Ao Yun Shangri-La Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014 - $399

Penney Estate Phoenix Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 - $42

Penfolds Bin 47 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015 - $90

Substance Cs Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 - $40

Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014 - $42

Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015 - $12/$46

Jordan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014 - $79

 

Multifaceted - Red Blends - 2

Amuse Bouche, 2014 - $279

Opus One, 2014 - $289

 

Sweet & Luscious - Dessert Wines - 5

Errazuriz Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 375ml, 2016 - $8(3 oz.)/$33

Elderton Botrytis Golden Semillon, 2016 - $40

Oremus Late Harvest 500ml, 2015 - $47

Chateau Rieussec, Sauternes 375ml, 2013 - $85

Quinta do Noval Late Bottled Vintage Port, 2012 - $10(3oz.)/$40

 

 

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First of the reds:

 

Soft & Mild - Pinot Noirs - 11

Kim Crawford Pinot Noir, 2016 - $39

Babich Black Label Pinot Noir, 2015 - $42

Bouchard Hautes Cotes de Nuits, 2016 - $40

Domaine Faiveley Masannay, 2014 - $43

Albert Bichot Santenay, 2015 - $13/$49

Laboure-Roi Pommard, 2014 - $58

Calera Pinot Noir, 2015 - $48

Sokol Blosser Dundee Hills Pinot Noir, 2013 - $40

Etude Lyric Pinot Noir, 2016 - $62

Meiomi Pinot Noir, 2016 - $11/$42

Belle Glos Las Alturas Pinot Noir, 2016 - $55

 

Spicy & Layered - Spanish Varieties - 4

Vivanco Crianza, 2014 - $37

Marques de Caceres Gran Reserva, 2012 - $57

LAN Reserva, 2014 - $40

Numanthia Termes, 2015 - $46

 

Spicy & Layered - Italian Varieties - 8

Vietti Barbera d’Asti Tre Vigne, 2016 - $38

Masi Campofiorin Rosso del Veronese, 2015 - $38

Donnafugata Sherazade Nero d’Avola, 2015 - $40

Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina Riserva Nipozzano - $11/$43

Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino, 2015 - $39

Col d’Orcia Brunello di Montalcino, 2015 - $55

Gaja Ca’Marcanda Promis, 2016 - $63

Luce della Vite, 2012 - $156

 

 

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Wow, thank you for taking the time to list everything.

 

 

 

And I love that you took 22 bottles on with you! Hope you enjoy every sip!!

We finished off most of bottle seven at dinner tonight. Have 15 bottles left for the remaining 19 days of the cruise.

 

 

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The rest of the white:

 

Fruity & Vibrant - White Varieties - 10

Domaine Pichot Vouvray, 2016 - $39

Raats Original Chenin Blanc, 2017 - $38

Crios Torrontes, 2016 - $35

Navarro Estate Gewurztraminer, 2016 - $40

Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer, 2016 - $48

Conundrum White, 2015 - $11/$42

St. Supery Moscato, 2018 - $39

Jean-Luc Colombo Viognier La Violette, 2016 - $37

 

Rich & Textured - Chardonnays - 17

Domaine d’Aussieres Chardonnay, 2017 - $9/$32

Albert Bichot Macon-Lugny Les Charmes, 2016 - $38

Labored-Roi Pouilly Fuisse, 2016 - $42

Domaine Faiveley Montagny, 2015 - $41

La Chablisienne La Pierrelee Chablis, 2017 - $11/$40

Domaine Bouchard Meursault Les Clous, 2016 - $67

Penfolds Bin 311 Chardonnay, 2015 - $54

Decoy Chardonnay, 2016 - $10/$39

Robert Mondavi Chardonnay, 2015 - $40

Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay Les Pierres, 2017 - $54

Talley Vinyards Estate Chardonnay, 2016 - $46

Hartford Court Chardonnay, 2017 - $14/$51

Meiomi Chardonnay, 2016 - $39

Mer Soleil Chardonnay, 2016 - $40

Rombauer Chardonnay, 2016 - $55

Beringer Private Reserve, 2015 - $55

Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay, $77

 

Rose Wines - 3

Charles & Charles Rose, 2017 - $8/$35

Gerard Bertrand Cotes des Roses, 2016 - $38

Chateau d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rose, 2018 - $43

 

 

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Do they still have the every day favorites for those of us who do not like the pub lunch food?

My original post included the other lunch items as well as the Pub Lunch. You could order several appetizers, burgers, Pasta Cabonara, and several desserts.

 

 

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This might be a repost. This is the first quarter of the new Wine list:

 

Sparkling Wines & Champagnes - 10

Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut, NV - $32

Prunotto Mscato d’Asti, 2017 - $37

Mionetto Prosecco Brut Gold, NV - $10/$38

Domaine Chandon Brut, NV - $40

Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs, NV - $43

Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Reserve, NV - $69

Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Reserve 375ml, NV - $38

Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label, NV - $89

Barons de Rothschild Blanc de Blancs, NV - $139”

Dom Perignon Vintage, 2009 - $199

 

Light and Mild - White Varieties - 7

Attems Pinot Grigio, 2017 - $11/$40

Alois Lageder Dolomiti Pinot Grigio, 2016 - $37

Martin Codax Albarino, 16 - $10/$37

S.A. Prum Essence Riesling, 2015 - $11/$40

Gunderloch Red Stone Riesling, 2017 - $35

Chateau Ste. Michelle Eroica Riesling, 2018 - $39

Yalumba The Y Series Riesling, 2017 - $38

 

Crisp & Tangy - White Varieties - 6

Laurenz V. Singing Gruner Veltliner, 2016 - $10/$38

Inama Vin Soave Classico, 2016 - $37

Planeta La Segreta Il Blanco, 2016 - $32

Sella & Mosca La Cala Vermentino, 2016 - $35

Feudi did San Gregorio Greco di Tufo, 2017 - $38

Margan Semillon, 2017 - $37

 

Refreshing - Sauvignon Blancs - 7

Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc, 2017 - $9/$35

Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, 2018 - $51

Domaine de la Perriere Sancerre, 2017 - $43

Pascal Jolivet Pouilly-Fume, 2017 - $12/$46

Chalk Hill Sauvignon Blanc, 2016 - $42

Silverado Sauvignon Blanc, 2017 - $39

Chateau de Cruzeau Pessec-Leognan Blanc, 2017 - $41

 

 

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This is the MDR wine list correct? How does the inventory change affect what is available in Vines? The wine we drank most in Vines (can't for the life of me come up with the name at the moment) used to also show up in MDR. Although I can't remember the name of the wine I can tell it's not on the list above.

Vines still has the old Wine List but inventory is running low and half of the wine flights are unavailable because of lack of stock. The ship is getting an additional supply of the new wines in Auckland. At that time the new wines should be rolled out to Vines and the bars and we should know what is on the new Vines list.

 

 

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This is the details of the first quarter of the new Wine List

 

Sparkling Wines & Champagnes - 10

Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut, NV - $32

Prunotto Mscato d’Asti, 2017 - $37

Mionetto Prosecco Brut Gold, NV - $10/$38

Domaine Chandon Brut, NV - $40

Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs, NV - $43

Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Reserve, NV - $69

Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Reserve 375ml, NV - $38

Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label, NV - $89

Barons de Rothschild Blanc de Blancs, NV - $139”

Dom Perignon Vintage, 2009 - $199

 

Light and Mild - White Varieties - 7

Attems Pinot Grigio, 2017 - $11/$40

Alois Lageder Dolomiti Pinot Grigio, 2016 - $37

Martin Codax Albarino, 16 - $10/$37

S.A. Prum Essence Riesling, 2015 - $11/$40

Gunderloch Red Stone Riesling, 2017 - $35

Chateau Ste. Michelle Eroica Riesling, 2018 - $39

Yalumba The Y Series Riesling, 2017 - $38

 

Crisp & Tangy - White Varieties - 6

Laurenz V. Singing Gruner Veltliner, 2016 - $10/$38

Inama Vin Soave Classico, 2016 - $37

Planeta La Segreta Il Blanco, 2016 - $32

Sella & Mosca La Cala Vermentino, 2016 - $35

Feudi did San Gregorio Greco di Tufo, 2017 - $38

Margan Semillon, 2017 - $37

 

Refreshing - Sauvignon Blancs - 7

Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc, 2017 - $9/$35

Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, 2018 - $51

Domaine de la Perriere Sancerre, 2017 - $43

Pascal Jolivet Pouilly-Fume, 2017 - $12/$46

Chalk Hill Sauvignon Blanc, 2016 - $42

Silverado Sauvignon Blanc, 2017 - $39

Chateau de Cruzeau Pessec-Leognan Blanc, 2017 - $41

 

 

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Does the Patter let you know about the Pub Lunch being in the dining room?

Yes. It shows 12noon-1:30 in Donatello, Deck 6 Midships.

 

 

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The new Wine List appears to have fewer than a half dozen of the wines from the old Wine List so you will probably need to find a new favorite. One nice addition is the inclusion of the vintage. For those of you who win big at the Casino, you can order a 2009 Dom Perignon for $199 or if you prefer reds, a 2014 Amuse Bouche for $279, a 2014 Opus One for $289, a 2014 Chateau Clinet for $299, a 2014 Ao Yun Shangri-La Cabernet Sauvignon for $399, a 2014 Masseto for $629, a 2014 Penfolds Grange for $989, a 2011/2012 Chateau Lafite Rothschild for $1,600, or a 2010 Chateau Petrus for only $5,288.

 

Here is a summary of the new list:

 

Sparkling Wines & Champagnes - 10

Light and Mild - White Varieties - 7

Crisp & Tangy - White Varieties - 6

Refreshing - Sauvignon Blancs - 7

Fruity & Vibrant - White Varieties - 8

Rich & Textured - Chardonnays - 17

Rose Wines - 3

Soft & Mild - Pinot Noirs - 11

Spicy & Layered - Spanish Varieties - 4

Spicy & Layered - Italian Varieties - 10

Complex & Aromatic - Shiraz & GSMs - 9

Lush & Perfumed - Merlot & Bordeaux Blends - 8

Aristocratic & Elegant - Bordeaux Wines - 6

Strong & Noble - Cabernet Sauvignons - 9

Multifaceted - Red Blends - 2

Sweet & Luscious - Dessert Wines - 5

 

 

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Are the wine packages available on this sailing with the new list? And if they are what is the price? Thanks.

Because of the transition from one inventory to another, the packages are not being offered on this 28 day cruise which has a number of people upset. LA is our home port so we brought on 22 bottles for the cruise.

 

 

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They are rolling out the new wine list on the Golden this cruise. Currently only the DR’s have the new list with the bars and Vines having the old list. I will continue to post more information but here is a start:

 

Wines by the glass on the DR Wine List

Mionetto Prosecco Brut Gold, NV - $10

Attend Pinot Grigio, 2017 - $11

Martin codex Albariño, 2016 - $10

S.A. Prum Essence Riesling, 2015 - $11

Lauren’s V. Singing Gruner Veltliner, 2016 - $10

Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc, 2017 - $9

Pascal Jolivet Pouilly-Fume, 2017 - $12

Conundrum White, 2015 - $11

Domaine d’Aussieres Chardonnay, 2017 - $9

La Chablisienne La Pierrelee Chablis - $11

Decoy Chardonnay, 2016 - $10

Hartford Court Chardonnay, 2017 - $14

Charles & Charles Rose, 2017 - $8

Albert Bichot Santenay, 2016 - $13

Meiomi Pinot Noir, 2016 - $11

Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina Riserva Nipozzano, 2015 - $11

d’Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz, 2015 - $11

Errazuriz Estate Carmenere, 2015 - $9

Decoy Merlot, 2015 - $12

Domaine d’Aussieres Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 - $9

Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015 - $12

Errazuriz Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, 2016 (3oz) - $8

Quinta do No al Late Bottled Vintage Port, 2012 (3oz) - $10

 

Just for thrak (but no prices yet)

 

Scotch, Whisky & Bourbon on the DR Wine List

Johnnie Walker Blue, Johnnie Walker Black, Chivas Regal 12 Year, Knob Creek, Jameson Irish, Crown Royal, Dalwinnie 15 Year

 

Beer on the DR Wine List

Heineken, Corona, Stella Artois, Grolsch, Guinness, Budweiser, Colors Light, Blue Moon, Miller Genuine Draft, Goose Island Sofie, Gulden Draak 9000 Quadruple

They have introduced a new format for the Pub Lunch. Rather than being held in a separate venue, the Pub Lunch is being held in a DR from 12:00 to 1:30 concurrently with lunch. In addition to a Fisherman Platter, Chicken Curry, Steak & Kidney Pie, Scotch Egg & Salad, and Bread and Butter Pudding for dessert on the Pub Lunch side you can order appetizers of Chicken Liver Mousse, Onion Tart With Bacon, and Olde English Lamb & Barley Broth, all the typical burgers, and Spaghetti Alla Carbonara. Additional desserts are Cheese and Blueberry Blintzes, Hazelnut Meringue Layered Cake, Ice Creams, Fruit Plate, and Cheese Plate.

They have introduced a new format for the Pub Lunch on the Golden. Rather than being held in a separate venue, the Pub Lunch is being held in a DR from 12:00 to 1:30 concurrently with lunch. In addition to a Fisherman Platter, Chicken Curry, Steak & Kidney Pie, Scotch Egg & Salad, and Bread and Butter Pudding for dessert on the Pub Lunch side you can order appetizers of Chicken Liver Mousse, Onion Tart With Bacon, and Olde English Lamb & Barley Broth, all the typical burgers, and Spaghetti Alla Carbonara. Additional desserts are Cheese and Blueberry Blintzes, Hazelnut Meringue Layered Cake, Ice Creams, Fruit Plate, and Cheese Plate.

That would be good & will wave as you sail past Maui...Buon Viaggio.

Frank, Will Do!

 

 

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Thanks Brian for sharing your cruise with us.

 

 

 

We sailed Sydney to LA and it was one of our favorite cruises. We’re in Maui...will you be stopping here? :cool:

As cr8tiv1 posted, no stop in Maui this cruise. We need to get together some day.

 

 

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Thursday Evening

 

Work was done on the Golden’s thrusters during her recent drydock and they needed to be tested so at 3:00PM this afternoon the Captain stopped the Golden in the ocean several hundred nautical miles from Honolulu and conducted a thruster test for four hours. Fortunately the seas were calm but it was strange to be stopped and motionless for the testing. There was some shaking and rattling during our early seating dining.

 

We went to the $25 Maitre d’ wine tasting this afternoon which had some nice wines including:

Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne from France

Seigneurial De Tanlay “Les Ecuries” Chablis from France

Briar Ridge Verdelho from Australia

Innocent Bystander Pinot Noir from Australia

Similar Landslide Cabernet Sauvignon from the U.S.

Overture Engraved Red Blendfom the U.S.

They were offering a $34 Ultimate Wine & Luncheon Pairing in Sabatini’s which we will also be doing.

 

Wines by the glass on the DR Wine List

Mionetto Prosecco Brut Gold, NV - $10

Attend Pinot Grigio, 2017 - $11

Martin codex Albariño, 2016 - $10

S.A. Prum Essence Riesling, 2015 - $11

Lauren’s V. Singing Gruner Veltliner, 2016 - $10

Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc, 2017 - $9

Pascal Jolivet Pouilly-Fume, 2017 - $12

Conundrum White, 2015 - $11

Domaine d’Aussieres Chardonnay, 2017 - $9

La Chablisienne La Pierrelee Chablis - $11

Decoy Chardonnay, 2016 - $10

Hartford Court Chardonnay, 2017 - $14

Charles & Charles Rose, 2017 - $8

Albert Bichot Santenay, 2016 - $13

Meiomi Pinot Noir, 2016 - $11

Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina Riserva Nipozzano, 2015 - $11

d’Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz, 2015 - $11

Errazuriz Estate Carmenere, 2015 - $9

Decoy Merlot, 2015 - $12

Domaine d’Aussieres Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 - $9

Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015 - $12

Errazuriz Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, 2016 (3oz) - $8

Quinta do No al Late Bottled Vintage Port, 2012 (3oz) - $10

 

Just for thrak (but no prices)

 

Scotch, Whisky & Bourbon

Johnnie Walker Blue

Johnnie Walker Black

Chivas Regal 12 Year

Knob Creek

Jameson Irish

Crown Royal

Dalwhinnie 15 Year

 

Beer

Heineken

Corona

Stella Artois

Grolsch

Guinness

Budweiser

Colors Light

Blue Moon

Miller Genuine Draft

Goose Island Sofie

Gulden Draak 9000 Quadruple

 

 

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That's great about the new wines. Have they introduced any new wines by the glass? They had such terrible selections in the dining rooms.

I will take some photos at dinner tonight. Until they get more wine in Auckland only the DR’s will have the new wines. Only old wines are current available at bars or Vines and many of those wines have little or no remaining inventory.

 

 

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All of the material refers to Princess Fine Arts. I will confirm one way or another when I can ask questions.

 

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Not being one to attend the art auctions, I hadn’t noticed that all of the signage and brochures referred to Princess Fine Art but it is Park West that actually runs the program. So I was wrong and Park West staff is on board but using Princess name tags.

 

 

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We have the new wine list in the dining rooms but not Vines yet. There are almost 80 wines on the new wine list and many old favorites are gone. For instance, there are now 7 Pinots and 4 burgundys on the new list. I will try to post more information later.

 

 

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Would also love to know. Keep getting emails rom Park West.

All of the material refers to Princess Fine Arts. I will confirm one way or another when I can ask questions.

 

 

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This is the third sea day on our way from LA to Sydney.Due to my limited amount of internet minutes, I may not be able to answer many questions but I will be providing some comments throughout the cruise.

The internet AND intranet has been up and down several times throughout the cruise. This has meant that Princess@Sea has been unavailable and we have had to resort to the old fashioned paper Patter

 

We have a cabin on Caribe deck and the only water issue we have seen on board was wet carpeting and a fan in the public corridor adjacent to the Windows suites. The carpet is now dry and the fan is gone.

 

There were boxes of new pillows in the hallways. The new bedding and pillows are very comfortable.

 

We have the new, large screen LG TVs and connections are accessible. However, there doesn’t appear to be a way to switch between inputs and the input is a coax cable, not hdmi.

There has been plenty of butter in the butter dishes in the dining rooms. We ate at Sabatini’s Trattoria on the first night and it was a very good meal with excellent service. IMHO, the new menu is a welcome change.

 

The new carpet has a series of 4 dots, green on the starboard side and red on the port side, that provide the same capability to know which side of the ship you are on.

 

The ship will apparently be getting some or all of the new wines, beers and the sort in Auckland or Tauranga. As a result, inventory of a number of wines is low or nonexistent. Vines doesn’t have stock to be able to offer half of the wine flight tastings. I have heard that Priness has stopped offering the wine packages and I will try to confirm the facts later in the cruise.

Love sailing east to west because we have already gained two hours and will gain another hour tomorrow night

 

The first show of Born to Dance last night was standing room only but good seats for the second show were readily available almost until curtain time.

There were a fair number of tuxes display at last night’s formal night.

 

There are 1,200 elites onboard. Haven’t tried to send out laundry yet but the quote the standard up to 3 day turnaround.

It appears that Park West is gone and Princess Fine Arts is back.

 

We hadn’t received our elite minibar by the afternoon of the second day but was able to finally get through to Room Service and exchange for 2 coffee packages.