gracie65 Posted December 6, 2013 #376 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I'm not trying to influence anyone's decision about the Super Tuscan Wine Tasting but having experienced it thought I'd share our experience. We were disappointed in it & thought it was overpriced. Three of the five wines were in the upper $20s to mid $30s price range. To me the $25 Maître d' wine tasting was just as good for wines & the hors d'oeuvres were good if not quite as good as at the Super Tuscan. We won't do it again because at $40 we expected higher quality wines & more than the 'small' appetizers. Others may feel differently but for the same $40 the Winemakers Dinner was far superior for us. :D That's what I heard too while on the ship too. They really did push the Tuscan more so I noticed. We did the WineMaker's and thought it was wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted December 6, 2013 #377 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I was honored to be among 17 fellow passengers selected for a midmorning tour of the bridge. We spent about an hour being escorted by the Captain and then the 3rd Officer (Luigi). It was incredibly fascinating and informative. Wasn't aware that there was another complete Secondary Bridge on Deck 17 aft. The views were amazing as was the privilege of being among the small group allowed toDave, Glad you were part of the small group to participate in the bridge tour. Below is a link to a Huffington Post article about the Royal and her design in response to the Safe Return to Port requirements. Quite impressive. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-gypsynesters/safety-at-sea-what-the-ne_b_3772986.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reiddg Posted December 6, 2013 #378 Share Posted December 6, 2013 First and most importantly, Thanks Dave for the fantastic narrative and photos. Just as good as your "Everything" board. Much appreciated! Hhmm...Daily reservations for the Sanctuary? sounds shaky. I thought from other posts you could make your reservations if you went to the Sanctuary immediately upon boarding. Is that not true or is that still the preferred way and daily reservations for open seats are just an option? Or as was previously mentioned, is this just an experiment? We're on the Royal for the 01/26 sailing. Any advice would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom33 Posted December 6, 2013 #379 Share Posted December 6, 2013 OMG Dave, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S'villeGals Posted December 6, 2013 #380 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I was honored to be among 17 fellow passengers selected for a midmorning tour of the bridge. We spent about an hour being escorted by the Captain and then the 3rd Officer (Luigi). It was incredibly fascinating and informative. Wasn't aware that there was another complete Secondary Bridge on Deck 17 aft. The views were amazing as was the privilege of being among the small group allowed Congratulations Dave - how wonderful that you were able to tour the bridge - not quite like the command center of a sub I would imagine. :) Your pictures were fantastic - I'm most impressed that you were allowed to take photos - no cameras were allowed on the Celebrity bridge tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jangor Posted December 6, 2013 #381 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Congratulations Dave! Good that Princess recognized you as a "special" person! See you in 48 hours (or less)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jangor Posted December 6, 2013 #382 Share Posted December 6, 2013 (edited) Seriously loving all of your photos! Edited December 6, 2013 by jangor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1winelover Posted December 6, 2013 #383 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Congratulations Dave - how wonderful that you were able to tour the bridge - not quite like the command center of a sub I would imagine. :) Your pictures were fantastic - I'm most impressed that you were allowed to take photos - no cameras were allowed on the Celebrity bridge tour. Agree that Dave takes some of the BEST pictures I've ever seen! He has a real talent for that. As for pictures of the bridge.....it's not like this is a top-secret, nuclear powered warship with all the latest in defense systems! :eek: And I'm sure any competitive-advantage items were discreetly kept out of camera view. But I do agree 100% with you that I am so happy that Dave was among the few that were selected for this honor! WTG DAVE!!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoTL Posted December 6, 2013 #384 Share Posted December 6, 2013 That is sooo wonderful that you got to do a bridge tour Dave! How did you get selected? The dishes at the Ocean Terrace look amazing, what a great idea to have it for lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjrockman Posted December 6, 2013 #385 Share Posted December 6, 2013 (edited) You da man, Dave. To me, you clearly have the two best threads that I have ever followed on CC. All positive, productive, informative and flat out awesome. Sincerely, a fellow West Virginian, Pjrockman Thanks, also to sunsetbeachgal for starting the thread.... Edited December 6, 2013 by pjrockman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluwaterz Posted December 6, 2013 #386 Share Posted December 6, 2013 So happy that you were chosen to go on the bridge tour!! Sounds wonderful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI66774 Posted December 7, 2013 #387 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I need to try that dish in the large glass. Looks like shrimp, guacamole, crab, etc. YUM!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regnig Posted December 7, 2013 #388 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Well at least somebody tried to decorate the bridge but if in competition with other decorations around the ship I don't think it would win. ;):D;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRPro Posted December 7, 2013 #389 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Dave, another fantastic thread--thanks for taking your time and minutes to bring us along. You are bringing back great memories from our October TA on the Royal. I definitely want a return trip as we missed the Seafood Terrace and the food looks delicious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted December 7, 2013 #390 Share Posted December 7, 2013 To me, you clearly have the two best threads that I have ever followed on CC. All positive, productive, informative and flat out awesome.I agree. One reason why they are so positive is due to Dave. Another is that they are informative. With clear and documented information, people can make educated decisions whether the Royal is the ship for them or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom33 Posted December 7, 2013 #391 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I agree. One reason why they are so positive is due to Dave. Another is that they are informative. With clear and documented information, people can make educated decisions whether the Royal is the ship for them or not. This is so true! His pictures are so good, they make me feel like I am on board the ship with him. A multitude of questions can be answered just by the pictures alone, no words needed. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted December 7, 2013 #392 Share Posted December 7, 2013 The pictures of the two 'cat' paintings that I posted earlier were by Craig Tracy and titled 'Speed' and 'Salvation'. There are also two additional Wyland's titled 'Your Sea Turtle Paradise' and 'Your Dolphin Paradise' located at the Deck 17 forward elevator lobby. We haven't hit any really rough seas, and other than the one slightly bouncy night, the ship has handled (IMHO) quite smoothly. Sometimes it's hard to tell we are even moving when your not topside. I actually heard someone complain today that there wasn't enough entertainment at night on the ship. From what I've read in the Patter there's lots of options, so I'm not sure what they were expecting. After lunch and that last update I grabbed a snack and Cafe Mocha at The Pastry Shop. Yum! Watched the 'Frank Sinatra' Fountain Show and I still think it's sort of cool. Not the Bellagio, of course, but still neat to watch. The Crab Shack tonight was a lot of fun as there were five of us from the Roll Call that ate there. The popcorn shrimp (it wasn't) and clam chowder were a lot better than what I imagined, and between all of us we sampled every aspect of the menu. Also it was asked for a sample of the mud bug pot and weren't charged for it. Very nice. And although the picture of the peel-and-eat-shrimp pot doesn't look like a lot, it was. The SeaWalk still sort of freaks me out. At night though it's pretty cool looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dmwnc1959 Posted December 7, 2013 #394 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Steam Pot for Two Mud bugs that were requested Peel and eat shrimp Desert and my cappuccino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dmwnc1959 Posted December 7, 2013 #396 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Final Sea Day Patters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted December 7, 2013 #397 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Hi Dave! Thank you for the additional photos. You are an amazing photographer. Is there any chance that you are going to the Enclave/ Thermal Spa? What are the selling day passes and week passes for? Thanks again for all of the updates. I can't believe it is almost a week!:) Tomorrow, my friend Nancy boards! I hope she has a wonderful time as you seem to be having. Tracie-Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northender Posted December 7, 2013 #398 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Dave, I am so happy you are having a great time.:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted December 7, 2013 #399 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has followed along this week. I truly appreciate all of the kind words. And for the special gifts I've received from those ashore, there are no words that can express how grateful I am for you amazing thoughtfulness. As for The Beatlemaniacs.... O.....M....G! They performed another show tonight, this time in the atrium. Is was an hour long show stopper that simply has to be the best entertainment I've ever seen on a ship. If you are coming aboard, this show is not to be missed. I can't wait to see them again next week. Good night from Royal Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retiring cajun Posted December 7, 2013 #400 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I hope the Beatlemaniacs are still there for new years eve cruise! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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