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6 hours ago, Astro Flyer said:

I will do my best to remember to check the wine list tonight at Sabatini’s…Sauvignon Blanc?

Yes, Nobilo or Dashwood.

Thank you so much

2 minutes ago, Astro Flyer said:

On Royal-class ships I’ve sailed from B92 they backed down the channel to the turn basin…same departing B50. I’d guess Discovery will go straight in to B93 & backup into the channel by the bridge.

 

Hopefully more wine onboard. 🤞🍷

I still don't know if they have Nobilo or Dashwood.  Can you please ask in dining room tonight.

If not I am going to bring some on board.

1 hour ago, startedwithamouse said:

Will Discovery be like the car that's in the driveway sticking out over the sidewalk and onto the street? 🤪  

Yes it will!  But, the good news is we will get to leave Port before the Bliss..  Now do you think they will park head in like the Grand class ships or will they back in? It will be cool to watch.  Oh Yeah, maybe they will be able to deliver  the wine since the loading area is bigger. 🤣😀

2 hours ago, san diego sue said:

our phone not working. Doesn't recognize us as occupant in cabin so won't let us retrieve messages.

Also can't remove messages. Friends have wrong name on their cabin phone and ours have no one.

Pursers desk said shore side will have to fix the phone system.

Also billing screwed up. I am using my credit card with my husband as authorized. It won't allow me to see his charges because it has it as his credit card and me as user. I explained it is my card , not his. I have to go back with my card to prove  so they can change it. Little glitzes but again, nothing that would ruin our cruise.

It seems that since we have sailed on the Medallion cruises, (three last year) that is the way the folio goes.  My husband and I walked to guest services (no credit card in hand)  they changed  it.  No problems.

1 hour ago, CruisingJs said:

We just walked right up.  No reservation was necessary.  I highly recommend the white tomato soup but the grilled cheese that comes with it was not good.  The cheese wasn’t melted.

Thank you Janice!

38 minutes ago, macusr said:

Yes we have been so far also.

Food:

Gigi’s Pizzeria - Seems to have the same menu as Alfredo’s so why the name change was felt necessary no clue.  Most importantly they still have the veal pasta pockets which are so yummy.

Slice - On deck pizza good as always. Yesterday’s special was Mexican Chorizo - fantastic (especially if you go get extra cilantro from the buffet toppings where they serve chips & salsa) so don’t miss this flavor when offered.

MDR - We’ve had three dinners so far.  Not to be missed items: Rum infused pina colada soup, hazelnut soufflé, crab & Monterey Jack quiche, chocolate hazelnut bar, goat cheese soufflé, sea salt caramel pot de creme, and of course the fettuccine Alfredo.

Specialty - So far we’ve just done Salty Dog Gastropub ($18pp) you choose 2 savory and 1 sweet small plates, plus you each get the breadsticks with beer cheese dipping sauce.  Recommend the Ernesto burger, beef short rib poutine, and the lemon posset. 
 

Entertainment:

We’ve listened to the piano entertainer AJ Clarke a few times in Crooners and really like him.

We’ve heard vocalists Aileen & the Sticks a couple times including their great A Tribute to the Music of Ireland show in Princess Live.

So far we’ve only caught the Larry King Trio in Take Five Jazz.  
Only show we’ve seen in the Princess Theater was last night’s comedian Steve Caouette - he was great and he’s doing another show as a double bill with Jeff Allen on Sat night so we’ll have to catch that one.

 

 

Thank you for your great review!  One question, do we need to make a reservation for Salty Dog Gastropub?

10 hours ago, Astro Flyer said:

After upstairs check in & through security  to the right & then to the elite/suite & platinum lounges and the general boarding seating area. Previously went to left to ship & this time went right to buses on the upper level not used since 9-11 as I recall.

Thank you!  That is exactly what I pictured.  Other than the boarding of busses.  I don't ever think I saw that on the upper lever.  

1 hour ago, Astro Flyer said:

No one checked our Arrival Group nor QR and only scanned Medallion.
 

Prior to arrival groups those with priority boarding were allowed to arrive when desired. Then each Captain’s Circle level had boarding priority cards which would have helped to eliminate crowding…sit until your group is called.

I am trying to picture where people had to sit and wait for their turn to board the bus.  We it upstairs to the right of check in?

Three wines I drink.  I hope they have.  If someone has a minute to ask at dinner thank you.

Dashwood

Nobilo

Matua

They are Sauvignon blanc from New Zealand.

Other wise I will brink my own.  I am not much of a drinker.

Thank you 

Donna

13 hours ago, scottsdalelove said:

Reviews, Daily live updates, pictures, and videos from Discovery Princess’s March 27th, 2022 Inaugural Sailing.

 

 

Joseph and  Christy,  THANK YOU so much for doing this.  I am looking forward to all the wonderful reviews of this beautiful ship.  Also, thank you to all those that take the time out of your day to post on this board.   I will be on her April 3.

16 minutes ago, LACruiser88 said:

Today for lunch, we tried the Lobster roll at the poolside grill.  It was a bit small, but it was great tasting.  They are $15 each.

 

Tonight is the last Formal Night.  We will dress up and head to Vines!

I have seen it and will be on in 9 days!  Is it worth it?  It doesn't look like it to me.  It seems like I would rather spend another 20ish dollars and have dinner at a specialty restaurant

44 minutes ago, LACruiser88 said:

Our cruise is coming to an end 🙁. 

 

Last night, we had dinner in Bistro Sur La Mer.  The food was outstanding, as was the service.  The only thing we would change is the lighting.  It is a bit bright.

 

 

Thank you for the review.  In 10 days we were hoping to try it.  

9 hours ago, pkt1976 said:

 I flew In this morning and boarded about 12:30. I had lunch in the dining room, visited the Enclave to see if there are special rules (there are not),

im not sure how many pax are on the ship, but many areas were a ghost town earlier. I was alone in the enclave, t

 

 

 

 

 

@pkt1976  Thank you so much for this live post!   I was hoping to buy the Enclave before I leave in two weeks, but was afraid that I was going to have to make an appointment .  When you go back can you tell me if there is a difference in price for a couples package purchased on line before or purchased on the ship?  Also, I notice that you are Elite , do you get a 10% discount on the Enclave?

22 minutes ago, LACruiser88 said:

We had to book a guarantee, Deluxe Balcony also.  We received our cabin assignment yesterday morning, an upgrade to a mini suite!

Yay for you!  That is what I expect to get too.  There are so many mini suites available on our cruise.  What floor are you on?

Thank you all for posting on this live thread!  We are sailing Nov 20.  I booked a deluxe balcony guaranteed and have not gotten my room yet.  Has anyone here booked guarantee and when did you get a room assignment?

48 minutes ago, HBCcruiser said:

To follow up regarding our cabin situation: They were never able to fully fix the air/heat in our bedroom. They tried very hard, though. Princess made up for our troubles in other ways and we are very satisfied with how things were handled. I am excited to rejoin the Grand in April. I’m sad that most of the current staff won’t be onboard her then. They go home starting in February-March. 
 

Thanks for following along this thread, and thanks to those who contributed. Get out there and cruise again. It is safe. There have been zero cases onboard the Grand. The protocols Princess have in place are working. Jump onboard an upcoming cruise while the passenger counts are low. Help get the cruise lines get back to doing what they do best… bringing us joy.

“May you have fair winds and following seas.” 
 

TTFN 😎🥂

 

Thank you for all your live posts!

7 hours ago, HBCcruiser said:

So we are organizing a VR party fir the crew at 2 tomorrow. We will be sanitizing between users so  it will be safe  Just want to give back some

fun to the crew❤️❤️
 We got Extra towel animals tonight. 😍

Thank you giving the Chips to Juvie.  I recognize Yalcin , but not the two other ladies.  Is Carlos there?

@HBCcruiserand all the rest.  Have a fantastic time on the Grand.  I look forward to your live posts.

I may be too late to ask this question.  I am wondering if anyone purchased the Enclave suite package.  Do you have to make an appointment to visit or can you go like pre covid anytime it is open. 

Have you all Docked yet? What time are people starting to leave?

8 hours ago, wallyj said:

Today was Italian night, typical Princess menu from the past, mains were Wild Mushroom Lasagna, Grilled Rockfish with Eggplant Caponata, Sautéed Shrimp &Sea Scallops/Garlic and Herbs, Breaded Chicken Breat/Prosecco Radicchio Cream, Veal Scaloppine/Marsala Wine Sauce, and the Pot Roast. Tv menu says Tuscan Beef Striploin Steak but it is the pot roast.

 

From the last 5 day Cruise, it was reported tomorrow we will have Lobster and Escargot on the menu. It will be the Captain’s Circle cocktail party where the Top3 most traveled passengers are introduced if they attend.

Thank you!  I am was trying to see if when I get on the ship I can make Reservations in the Crown grill for Cabo night.  Thank you again @wallyj

I am on the ship Saturday.  Can someone who ate in the dining room tonight let me know what some of the main entrees are please.  

9 hours ago, AF-1 said:

FYI. While I was at tonights show in theater the cruise director mentioned we dock in Cabo at 1:30pm. Captain has not mentioned being late so that stinks.  Also the paperwork in our cabin mentions we will be Arriving back to LA late and self disembark starts at 9am. Again that stinks. I will now have to rebook my flight home. 

Thank you for all the live posts you are doing!  I will be watching for you post on Saturday morning, as we board the ship.  Our time is 11:30, but if the ship comes in at 9am that may be a different story.  Enjoy the rest of your cruise.

4 hours ago, AF-1 said:

This morning i ate in horizon court around 7am.  My wife was sleeping.  Then at 9:30 we went to Crown Grill for breakfast. I had waffles and sliced fruit.  Does anyone know if you can get expresso in crown grill at breakfast.  I had regular black coffee.  Maybe tomorrow I will ask. 

Yes any kind of coffee   and Happy Juice  TOO!  four more days for me.  Enjoy your cruise 

52 minutes ago, wallyj said:

@AF-1, who just started a thread for Oct 4, Grand Princess, has stated he is in a Window suite and this 5 day sailing was told he is entitled to a specialty dinner being in suite for first night.

I apologize .  I read on the Princess web site for Suite guests.  It stated 6 nights or more for first night specially dinning.  I guess I read it wrong.