Rare Kangakid Posted September 15, 2018 #451 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Sincere thanks Chez for bringing all of us along with you and Andy, you have been very generous with answering many questions that have been asked of you, I for one really have enjoyed reading all your posts, so once again a big thank you....cheers V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megsie Posted September 15, 2018 #452 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Thanks for the time and effort you have taken in allowing us to cruise along with you. I watched the tv this morning with glimpses of the ship and interviews. It was amazing to see the recorded footage of the ship arriving down the harbour set up as a runway on the water with the ?fireworks/lights guiding her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted September 15, 2018 #453 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Go Panthers Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk Heh heh, my Sharkies won, just. Sorry Chez.:* Great photos on here, thank you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted September 15, 2018 #454 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Was speaking to someone earlier who said that there would be a charge for the cabanas as of next cruise........not sure if the Conservatory would be charged like the Sanctuary on other ships, or there will be just a charge for the 4 cabanas with TV's. They charge for the four (I think) Retreat Pool cabanas on Royal so it doesn't surprise me that they will charge for the Majestic ones, and at least that may stop the same people hogging them all the time. I'd be surprised if they charged for the Conservatory though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cheznandy Posted September 15, 2018 Author #455 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Heh heh, my Sharkies won, just. Sorry Chez.:* Great photos on here, thank you all. boohoo....bloody panthers.i am over them trying to win in the last 5 minutes[emoji23] Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe Posted September 15, 2018 #456 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Thanks for all the info you’ve supplied. Am sitting in one of the cabanas —— there is no one here at the moment. Probably first and last time I’ll get the chance ! [emoji51] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe Posted September 15, 2018 #457 Share Posted September 15, 2018 And a forward pod Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted September 15, 2018 #458 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Thorpe - Enjoy having the forward pod and a cabana to yourself. Where does the next cruise go and for how long? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted September 15, 2018 #459 Share Posted September 15, 2018 A shot from the YHA cam showing the wall of apartments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETdreamer Posted September 15, 2018 #460 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Thanks for the great review Chez! We agree you should be working for Princess. You almost make their website redundant [emoji38]We especially appreciated the info re: coffee cards, but have also enjoyed following your cruise. Just 119 days before we board for NZ! Can’t wait ⌛️ Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe Posted September 15, 2018 #461 Share Posted September 15, 2018 This cruise is 12 nights stopping Noumea, Mystery Island , Fiji x2 and Lifou. And no health forms to fill out before check in. I’m not sure I knew that or not [emoji848] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted September 15, 2018 #462 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Thank You cheznandy for all the updates you have posted on your cruise :) Its been very interesting! and also saved me some work :p when I get on the Majestic Princess in 24 days time :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydee1 Posted September 15, 2018 #463 Share Posted September 15, 2018 A big thanks to Chez for an amazing blog, great photos n fantastic info on the ship n its venues.........yes def better than the Princess website Congrats Helen for getting a fantastic spot up top n thanks for the photos. Will you be sleeping there tonight? We just spent the day in at the Quay looking at this beautiful ship from all angles...unfortunately only the outside angles.... but def getting excited now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe Posted September 15, 2018 #464 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Haha. Won’t be sleeping up there but I will check out what is happening there with those cabanas this cruise. I’ve bought a pass to the Enclave, so am looking forward to that [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cheznandy Posted September 15, 2018 Author #465 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Haha. Won’t be sleeping up there but I will check out what is happening there with those cabanas this cruise. I’ve bought a pass to the Enclave, so am looking forward to that [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using Forums I am so glad you are posting, please continue this thread, so funny you posted from there, Elsie and Keith also sent me an SMS to say they were sitting in one haha! Have a great cruise:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeckli Posted September 15, 2018 #466 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Her first day in Sydney coming to an end ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeckli Posted September 15, 2018 #467 Share Posted September 15, 2018 She sure is BIG ... After seeing her 'in the flesh' today I'm even more excited for next month's experience :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe Posted September 15, 2018 #468 Share Posted September 15, 2018 I am so glad you are posting, please continue this thread, so funny you posted from there, Elsie and Keith also sent me an SMS to say they were sitting in one haha! Have a great cruise:) Shall do. It will be a privilege to continue your great thread :). I’m just back from Enclave and it was wonderful. But I won’t be as prolific a poster but happy to answer anything if I can [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cheznandy Posted September 15, 2018 Author #469 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Lovely photos, thanks for posting them, we have so many friends onboard that are doing B2B's and some that have just boarded. We disembarked and had coffee with friends that were boarding, walked back to OPT for our arranged transfer with Jim, bumbed into a couple of girls we had met on the cruise who were catching the train to the airport, so took them with us to the airport. A bumpy flight home on our propellar Qantas Link flight........I think I lost the plot somewhere along the way, forgot to remove the nail scissors from our carry on, so security was not impressed, then sat in 10A/B instead of 9A/B for the flight home, the man who was supposed to be in 10B was happy to sit in 9........lucky I didnt encounter a grumpy person who had to wait in line for the 144hr Visa, then 3 hrs to board the Majestic,only to find their condiments were not in the same place as the Sun Princess haha, yep there are some things I wont be missing, but I will miss my lovely balcony with Ocean views, my bed made daily and the chocolates on my pillow nightly, which I have counted on returning home, and Andy has stolen 4 days worth, just cant trust your cabin mate!! I will miss breakfast on the Wakeview Terrace, being greeted everynight by the lovely girl at the Concerto Restaurant, and being served by Alexander and Spasso. I will miss Nat and Mick, their friendship and humour at dinner, miss the faces of other Cruise Critic members that we have shared excursions, cabin crawls, conversations and coffees and lunches with. I will miss posting daily and trying to read your comments and grateful thanks with limited internet, only to find I had 140 minutes left when disembarking, god I hate that!! Thankyou Majestic Princess for giving us a repositioning transitional cruise, smooth calm seas and great weather. You are not my favourite ship due to a few design flaws and placement of public spaces, but you are certainly new, shiny and have the wonderful, ever hard working Princess staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeckli Posted September 15, 2018 #470 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Lovely photos, thanks for posting them, we have so many friends onboard that are doing B2B's and some that have just boarded.We disembarked and had coffee with friends that were boarding, walked back to OPT for our arranged transfer with Jim, bumbed into a couple of girls we had met on the cruise who were catching the train to the airport, so took them with us to the airport. A bumpy flight home on our propellar Qantas Link flight........I think I lost the plot somewhere along the way, forgot to remove the nail scissors from our carry on, so security was not impressed, then sat in 10A/B instead of 9A/B for the flight home, the man who was supposed to be in 10B was happy to sit in 9........lucky I didnt encounter a grumpy person who had to wait in line for the 144hr Visa, then 3 hrs to board the Majestic,only to find their condiments were not in the same place as the Sun Princess haha, yep there are some things I wont be missing, but I will miss my lovely balcony with Ocean views, my bed made daily and the chocolates on my pillow nightly, which I have counted on returning home, and Andy has stolen 4 days worth, just cant trust your cabin mate!! I will miss breakfast on the Wakeview Terrace, being greeted everynight by the lovely girl at the Concerto Restaurant, and being served by Alexander and Spasso. I will miss Nat and Mick, their friendship and humour at dinner, miss the faces of other Cruise Critic members that we have shared excursions, cabin crawls, conversations and coffees and lunches with. I will miss posting daily and trying to read your comments and grateful thanks with limited internet, only to find I had 140 minutes left when disembarking, god I hate that!! Thankyou Majestic Princess for giving us a repositioning transitional cruise, smooth calm seas and great weather. You are not my favourite ship due to a few design flaws and placement of public spaces, but you are certainly new, shiny and have the wonderful, ever hard working Princess staff. What a lovely summary :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantheral Posted September 15, 2018 #471 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Chez, many thank yous for taking us along on your cruise!!!! For the first time I don't feel like I will be boarding a "mystery ship" next February. Safe travels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resordanis Posted September 15, 2018 #472 Share Posted September 15, 2018 (edited) Lovely photos, thanks for posting them, we have so many friends onboard that are doing B2B's and some that have just boarded.We disembarked and had coffee with friends that were boarding, walked back to OPT for our arranged transfer with Jim, bumbed into a couple of girls we had met on the cruise who were catching the train to the airport, so took them with us to the airport. A bumpy flight home on our propellar Qantas Link flight........I think I lost the plot somewhere along the way, forgot to remove the nail scissors from our carry on, so security was not impressed, then sat in 10A/B instead of 9A/B for the flight home, the man who was supposed to be in 10B was happy to sit in 9........lucky I didnt encounter a grumpy person who had to wait in line for the 144hr Visa, then 3 hrs to board the Majestic,only to find their condiments were not in the same place as the Sun Princess haha, yep there are some things I wont be missing, but I will miss my lovely balcony with Ocean views, my bed made daily and the chocolates on my pillow nightly, which I have counted on returning home, and Andy has stolen 4 days worth, just cant trust your cabin mate!! I will miss breakfast on the Wakeview Terrace, being greeted everynight by the lovely girl at the Concerto Restaurant, and being served by Alexander and Spasso. I will miss Nat and Mick, their friendship and humour at dinner, miss the faces of other Cruise Critic members that we have shared excursions, cabin crawls, conversations and coffees and lunches with. I will miss posting daily and trying to read your comments and grateful thanks with limited internet, only to find I had 140 minutes left when disembarking, god I hate that!! Thankyou Majestic Princess for giving us a repositioning transitional cruise, smooth calm seas and great weather. You are not my favourite ship due to a few design flaws and placement of public spaces, but you are certainly new, shiny and have the wonderful, ever hard working Princess staff. Lovely words to finish your summary of your trip, but I will ask....what is your favourite ship? Edited September 15, 2018 by resordanis spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cheznandy Posted September 15, 2018 Author #473 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Lovely words, but I will ask....what is your favourite ship? I am going to say the Sapphire Princess, reasons being a lovely wide promenade that wraps around, lots of forward viewing areas, aft pool with bar and sun lounges and easy access to cabins on Aloha Deck, so good to book an inside there. 4 smaller Anytime dining restaurants for a more intimate experience. Has both International cafe and Alfredos next to each other, so we were able to grab a salad and take it to Alfredos, Sapphire also has On Demand TV, which I believe other than the new Regal/Royal/Majestic has only been installed on the Sun and Sapphire. Also on the Grand class ships the sauna is free, on the new class it is included in the Enclave, so a fee. Lots of things that the Majestic does not have. Each to their own, if we were taking the family/grandkids our choice would be different. Royal have beautiful ships, but rock climbing and flowriders, dodgems and iceskating are not our thing We also loved the Solstice, such a beautiful elegant ship. We have the Carnival Spendour booked Singapore/Sydney next year, and the Carnival Spirit for October 2020 Honlulu/Brisbane, with the Ruby Princess thrown in there in 2020. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitte Posted September 15, 2018 #474 Share Posted September 15, 2018 I am going to say the Sapphire Princess, reasons being a lovely wide promenade that wraps around, lots of forward viewing areas, aft pool with bar and sun lounges and easy access to cabins on Aloha Deck, so good to book an inside there.4 smaller Anytime dining restaurants for a more intimate experience. Has both International cafe and Alfredos next to each other, so we were able to grab a salad and take it to Alfredos, Sapphire also has On Demand TV, which I believe other than the new Regal/Royal/Majestic has only been installed on the Sun and Sapphire. Thanks again for keeping us all informed of the goings on onboard Majestic. Funny how we pick a favorite ship, I try to pick a ship that has a International Cafe, Swirls/Princess ice cream and Pizza.. My favorite ship to date is the Emerald Princess which was my first cruise with a International Cafe onboard. Now I view that as a must have onboard any ship LOL..:). Just checked the deck plan for Sapphire and yes , I now want to take a cruise on Sapphire !! :cool: Now to wait till Nov 18 to check out Majestic for myself.. Hope I like it as I have 2 more dates with Majestic soon after... Cheers and Thank-you, Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb0617 Posted September 15, 2018 #475 Share Posted September 15, 2018 I, too, want to thank you for all the delicious details of the Majestic. I feel so well prepared for 2019 Oz-NZ. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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