Live From the Pacific Princess May 12, 2017 Panama Canal Cruise

[TimeTwoGo]

Just got off Ft. Lauderdale on our first World Cruise aboard the lovely Pacific Princess. Incredible staff - very attentive and hospitable. We were totally spoiled! There is no one else like your friendly Maitre D', Oscar! And his partnership with the new Executive Chef, S. Seepardad Vashish is outstanding. Great food and service - and everyone is so accessible. Your internet manager, Dejan, is helpful and accommodating. In 2018 we are doing the post-World Cruise Panama canal segments BTB Ft. Lauderdale-LA-Ft. Lauderdale and look forward to reading about your experiences. :cool:

[Woobstr112G]

Good afternoon (late) from the Pacific Princess. We’ve been on board now for about 6 -7 hours. We were supposed to sail at 1600pst but after the Muster drill, the Captain came on the public-address system to announce that some maintenance issues would delay our departure till at least1930pst. Oh well.

 

A couple observations about my experiences so far. My first impression of the ship is wow. Now I see why so many people say the Pacific Princess is their favoritePrincess ship. I absolutely love the old world feel and the coziness of his small ship gem. I really think I’m going to like this ship.

 

I’ll post more later to include a picture or two. This on the fly because I have to get ready for dinner.

Take Care All…..:):):)

 

Bob

[Colo Cruiser]

Good afternoon (late) from the Pacific Princess. We’ve been on board now for about 6 -7 hours. We were supposed to sail at 1600pst but after the Muster drill, the Captain came on the public-address system to announce that some maintenance issues would delay our departure till at least1930pst. Oh well.

 

A couple observations about my experiences so far. My first impression of the ship is wow. Now I see why so many people say the Pacific Princess is their favoritePrincess ship. I absolutely love the old world feel and the coziness of his small ship gem. I really think I’m going to like this ship.

 

I’ll post more later to include a picture or two. This on the fly because I have to get ready for dinner.

Take Care All…..:):):)

 

Bob

 

 

Have a great evening Bob. :)

[Woobstr112G]

Just got off Ft. Lauderdale on our first World Cruise aboard the lovely Pacific Princess. Incredible staff - very attentive and hospitable. We were totally spoiled! There is no one else like your friendly Maitre D', Oscar! And his partnership with the new Executive Chef, S. Seepardad Vashish is outstanding. Great food and service - and everyone is so accessible. Your internet manager, Dejan, is helpful and accommodating. In 2018 we are doing the post-World Cruise Panama canal segments BTB Ft. Lauderdale-LA-Ft. Lauderdale and look forward to reading about your experiences. :cool:

 

True words. Oscar had to fix a snafu with our late seating arrangements. What a pleasurable experience. He is a class act.....:):):)

Bob

[Woobstr112G]

We are untying from the docks as I type this. We are finally getting underway.....:):):)

Bob

[waltd]

Yea!!!!! You are finally on your way.

Bon Voyage

[KruzeKrazy!]

And remember Breakfast in Sabatini's on the PP is not to be missed! Enjoy evening number one!

[Colo Cruiser]

[Woobstr112G]

Good evening from thePacific Princess. Holli & I just returned from dinner and a short stop at the shops to pick up a few sundry items. The food in the MDR was very good. I had the Curtis Stone offering which was white fish and muscles in a somewhat spicy cream sauce. Holli had the always available salmon while her DS and hubby had a rather sizable portion of prime rib. Everyone enjoyed their dinner. Our waitstaff seems to be very good as well. After dinner Holli and I made a short stop at the shops to pick up a few sundry items. Holli’s DS and her hubby decided to go to the show but we decided to head back to the cabin to get some rest. Right now, I’m sitting on our balcony listening to some classical music as we work our way out of the San Pedro harbor area.

 

So far, I am very impressed with the Pacific Princess. While it will take a day or two to get use to the layout, I haven’t seen anything negative except for one item. As of this moment, the forward observation above the lounge is closed because they stacked a ton of carpet rolls there. I heard that they are going to be replacing carpet in public areas during our cruise.

 

Tomorrow we have our CC Meet & Greet in another roll call member’s cabin. Prior to that, we plan to have breakfast in Sabatini’s. We postponed our free specialty dining dinner till the day after tomorrow because we wanted to dine in Sterling’s but it is not open until then.

 

That’s about all for now. I’ll post more tomorrow morning…..

 

The Ship’s Officers are as follows:

 

Captain – Fabrzio Maresca

Staff Captain – Fbrizio Delenga

Chief Engineer Officer –Letterio Mento

Hotel General Manager –Karin Luppes

Cruise Director – Sammi ConneenBaker

Senior Doctor - Jamie Segers

Customer Services Director –Paolo Rellini

Food & Beverage Manager –Antonio Cortese

Staff Engineer Officer –Antonio Massa

Chief Electrical Officer –Agostino Caputi

Environmental Officer –Jeremy Griffith

Executive Housekeeper –Antonio Pimpao

Executive Chef – Jeremy Snowden

Maitre d’Hotel – Oscar Perego

 

Bob

[Woobstr112G]

Yea!!!!! You are finally on your way.

Bon Voyage

 

Thanks Joe. I did miss the chance for sail away picture taking because we sailed during dinner time.....:):):)

 

Bob

[chamima]

True words. Oscar had to fix a snafu with our late seating arrangements. What a pleasurable experience. He is a class act.....:):):)

 

 

 

Bob

 

 

 

 

We were also on the 14 day holiday cruise and I will never forget Oscar in a different Santa hat every night.

He acts silly but is really a fantastic Maitre D' who runs an efficient, happy dining room!!

Special gentleman!

 

Enjoy!

 

 

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[JF - retired RRT]

True words. Oscar had to fix a snafu with our late seating arrangements. What a pleasurable experience. He is a class act.....:):):)

DO NOT miss the cooking demonstration. He is hilarious.

[KevintheIrishDJ]

Good evening from thePacific Princess. Holli & I just returned from dinner and a short stop at the shops to pick up a few sundry items. The food in the MDR was very good. I had the Curtis Stone offering which was white fish and muscles in a somewhat spicy cream sauce. Holli had the always available salmon while her DS and hubby had a rather sizable portion of prime rib. Everyone enjoyed their dinner. Our waitstaff seems to be very good as well. After dinner Holli and I made a short stop at the shops to pick up a few sundry items. Holli’s DS and her hubby decided to go to the show but we decided to head back to the cabin to get some rest. Right now, I’m sitting on our balcony listening to some classical music as we work our way out of the San Pedro harbor area.

 

So far, I am very impressed with the Pacific Princess. While it will take a day or two to get use to the layout, I haven’t seen anything negative except for one item. As of this moment, the forward observation above the lounge is closed because they stacked a ton of carpet rolls there. I heard that they are going to be replacing carpet in public areas during our cruise.

 

Tomorrow we have our CC Meet & Greet in another roll call member’s cabin. Prior to that, we plan to have breakfast in Sabatini’s. We postponed our free specialty dining dinner till the day after tomorrow because we wanted to dine in Sterling’s but it is not open until then.

 

That’s about all for now. I’ll post more tomorrow morning…..

 

The Ship’s Officers are as follows:

 

Captain – Fabrzio Maresca

Staff Captain – Fbrizio Delenga

Chief Engineer Officer –Letterio Mento

Hotel General Manager –Karin Luppes

Cruise Director – Sammi ConneenBaker

Senior Doctor - Jamie Segers

Customer Services Director –Paolo Rellini

Food & Beverage Manager –Antonio Cortese

Staff Engineer Officer –Antonio Massa

Chief Electrical Officer –Agostino Caputi

Environmental Officer –Jeremy Griffith

Executive Housekeeper –Antonio Pimpao

Executive Chef – Jeremy Snowden

Maitre d’Hotel – Oscar Perego

 

Bob

 

The best ship I have ever been on. So small, we never took an elevator. Please say HI! to Sammi Conneen Baker for us. Tell her Kevin the Irish DJ will be on the June 9 cruise. Pay attention to how she demonstrates how to find your way around the Pacific Princess ("Fun in the front and food in the back!").

[Woobstr112G]

Good morning from thePacific Princess. It is around 0630 pst. Today is a full sea day as we journey towards our first port stop of Cabo San Lucas. Right now the skies are overcast and a little dreary. Temps aren’t too bad now. Seas are a tad choppy but not too bad. The forecast for today is a high of 64f (18c) and a low of 59c (15c). Sunrise was at 0555 with sunset being at 1933.

 

Today Holli and I will beheaded to Sabatini’s around 0900. After that, I’ll probably hit the fitness center. After the gym, who knows, my day could be crammed with activities or Icould do nothing at all as I’m on vacation.

 

Entertainment options for today are as follows: **I won’t list everything, but I will post all the patters to my flickr page when we get back**

 

The Wake Show on channel 21 till 1100

The Legend of the CrystalSkulls on Chanel 24 at 0600/1000

Several un-hosted group get-togethers all day throughout the ship

Several hosted fitness classes in the gym in the morning hours

Hair show Seminar at 1200Lotus Spa

Gaming lessons in the Casino1200-1300

Poolside Groves with the Cruisetones (ship band) weather permitting 1315

Afternoon Movie “Allied” CabaretLounge 1400

Ballroom Dance Class PacificLounge 1415

Happy Hour Tunes with “A Touch of Class” Pacific Lounge 1500

Happy Hour Drink Special (Buy1 get one for $1.00) Pacific Lounge 1500-1600

Cocktails with the Cruisetones Casino Bar 1645 hours

Early Evening Dance Date with “A Touch of Class Pacific Lounge 1845-1930

A Little Late Night Music with the Cruisetones Casino Bar 1900-1945

Pre Show Dance with Dave& the Show band Cabaret Lounge 1915

Comedy Showtime featuringScott Harris Cabaret Lounge 1945 & 2145

Music of David Crathorne Casino Bar 2045 to late

DJ Music Pacific Lounge 2300

 

Feel free to post any and all questions. I got a ton of internet minutes to burn through for the cruise.

 

Internet has been very good so far. We are in an aft OS and get a great signal in the cabin without having to open the door. Signal on the balcony is not at as good but still able to connect. If I want to upload any pictures, I’ll have to do them in the cabin.

 

One quick question for you techies out there. I am using MS Word (MAC version) to compose before I post. I noted that when I post, a number of words are run together and need correcting. This only happened after the redesigned boards when live several months ago. Any ideas?

That’s all for now. I’ll probably pop back in after breakfast at the Italian joint.

 

Bob

Edited May 13, 2017 by Woobstr112G

[Woobstr112G]

 

Just had to post this picture. I love taking sunrise pictures.....:):):)

 

Bob

[PescadoAmarillo]

Thanks Bob! I was surprised to see Oscar is still there. He was on board October through January (at least) so he's either gone home and returned or is about to go home.

 

Captain Maresca is fantastic. Glad to see he's the current relief captain on the Pacific Princess.

 

Have a fun day at sea!

[KruzeKrazy!]

 

Just had to post this picture. I love taking sunrise pictures.....:):):)

 

Bob

Nice! Looks like a tad bit more water than in Palmdale! [emoji1]

[CruisinLow]

Good evening from thePacific Princess. Holli & I just returned from dinner and a short stop at the shops to pick up a few sundry items. The food in the MDR was very good. I had the Curtis Stone offering which was white fish and muscles in a somewhat spicy cream sauce. Holli had the always available salmon while her DS and hubby had a rather sizable portion of prime rib. Everyone enjoyed their dinner. Our waitstaff seems to be very good as well. After dinner Holli and I made a short stop at the shops to pick up a few sundry items. Holli’s DS and her hubby decided to go to the show but we decided to head back to the cabin to get some rest. Right now, I’m sitting on our balcony listening to some classical music as we work our way out of the San Pedro harbor area.

 

So far, I am very impressed with the Pacific Princess. While it will take a day or two to get use to the layout, I haven’t seen anything negative except for one item. As of this moment, the forward observation above the lounge is closed because they stacked a ton of carpet rolls there. I heard that they are going to be replacing carpet in public areas during our cruise.

 

Tomorrow we have our CC Meet & Greet in another roll call member’s cabin. Prior to that, we plan to have breakfast in Sabatini’s. We postponed our free specialty dining dinner till the day after tomorrow because we wanted to dine in Sterling’s but it is not open until then.

 

That’s about all for now. I’ll post more tomorrow morning…..

 

The Ship’s Officers are as follows:

 

Captain – Fabrzio Maresca

Staff Captain – Fbrizio Delenga

Chief Engineer Officer –Letterio Mento

Hotel General Manager –Karin Luppes

Cruise Director – Sammi ConneenBaker

Senior Doctor - Jamie Segers

Customer Services Director –Paolo Rellini

Food & Beverage Manager –Antonio Cortese

Staff Engineer Officer –Antonio Massa

Chief Electrical Officer –Agostino Caputi

Environmental Officer –Jeremy Griffith

Executive Housekeeper –Antonio Pimpao

Executive Chef – Jeremy Snowden

Maitre d’Hotel – Oscar Perego

 

Bob

 

Bob,

I know you will love Oscar as well as Sammi. They are both terrific at what they do on a ship. Have a fantastic time. So very jealous right now. :halo:

[Host Jazzbeau]

Was there no Trivia? I thought there was a law that all cruise ships had to offer that several times a day :D

 

As to the missing spaces: I have reported this to the Admins, but didn't get any answer.

[Woobstr112G]

Nice! Looks like a tad bit more water than in Palmdale! [emoji1]

 

Just a tad.....:D:D:D

 

Bob

[Woobstr112G]

Was there no Trivia? I thought there was a law that all cruise ships had to offer that several times a day :D

 

As to the missing spaces: I have reported this to the Admins, but didn't get any answer.

 

Yes sir, there is morning Trivia, I just didn't list it. It is at 1100 in the Pacific lounge. As far as the posting issues. I used my Mac Book Pro w/MS Word last September on the CB. Never had a problem. It's just a little annoying having to go back and correct stuff. Eats up a few internet minutes but not too many.....:):):)

 

Bob

Edited May 13, 2017 by Woobstr112G

[Woobstr112G]

Just took care of a very important thing when it comes to Princess Cruises. I just purchased two more Future Cruise Credits (FCC's). Guess I'll just have to book another Princess Cruise:D. It's very convenient being able to do in from the "My Princess" site.....:):):)

 

Bob

[WmFCoyote]

Bob,

Enjoy the PP. We were on her for the Princess 50th Anniversary cruise in December 2015 and fell in love with her. We are booked on a 12 day Greek Isle cruise on the PP starting on 30 October 2018 which goes from Venice (one of our favorite cities) to Rome. We are booked in an OS (7114), so we would appreciate any pictures, comments, hints or observations about the cabin. When we were on for the 50th to Mexico we had Oscar as M'D and Sami Baker as cruise director. Could not ask for better personnel. Have a great cruise, Looking forward to your posts. How do we access your Flkr Page??

Bruce & Judi

[JF - retired RRT]

Yes sir, there is morning Trivia, I just didn't list it. It is at 1100 in the Pacific lounge. As far as the posting issues. I used my Mac Book Pro w/MS Word last September on the CB. Never had a problem. It's just a little annoying having to go back and correct stuff. Eats up a few internet minutes but not too many.....:):):)

 

Bob

It's not just you, Bob. I've noticed it in a lot of the posts. One lady who was posting a review had the problem. Suggested she try a different font and voilà, problem solved.

[beg3yrs]

Oscar is also an avid ping-pong player. You'll often find him playing on deck 9.