Yellow Fish blogs from the Emerald Princess October 15 to Oct 30

[PescadoAmarillo]

We were concerned about COVID safety but mostly we just wanted to use up OBCs. Basically, we were taken to the airport for free, but should probably have gotten combat pay too. 

[dreams_of_travel]

I had a 10:13am flight, and made it even with the delayed disembarkation time.  Once the ship was cleared, I did walk off with luggage, and ordered an Uber, instead of using a taxi, everything went smoothly. I will likely continue to use the walk off option b/c I dislike having to "find" my luggage in the hall, as well as having to set out my luggage after dinner.  YMMV

It was nice to meet you Pescado, and hope our paths cross again.  

[msg74]

Thank you so much, again, for letting all of us tag along virtually. I enjoy your diary/blog so much and it makes the countdown for our January cruise on Sky Princess go by faster. I'm happy you had a wonderful time and I look forward to your next adventure.

[Slyfox16]

Does anyone know what versions of blackjack they played on the ship?

[cnkgirl]

I am so happy you are back to cruising, I love reading your blogs 😊 I am leaving on a cruise on November 27 out of San Pedro on Majestic Princess I can’t wait!

[PescadoAmarillo]

It’s official.  I had an MRI yesterday and have a “complex, multidirectional tear” in my meniscus. Our cruising days are over for several months. So glad we managed to squeeze in five weeks on ships since the re-start. Happy and healthy sails to all those who have cruises to look forward to. Please do a live from or blog!

[Waynetor]

Sorry to  hear.  

 

Lots of time now to sit back and enjoy planning future voyages.

[LACruiser88]

42 minutes ago, PescadoAmarillo said:

t’s official.  I had an MRI yesterday and have a “complex, multidirectional tear” in my meniscus. Our cruising days are over for several months. So glad we managed to squeeze in five weeks on ships since the re-start. Happy and healthy sails to all those who have cruises to look forward to. Please do a live from or blog!

So sorry to hear the news.  Are you opting for surgery?  I have multidirectional meniscus tears in both knees and have been able to avoid surgery.  Only swimming and elliptical machines for me. 

[KLM3164]

@PescadoAmarillo So sorry to hear your latest update. I just discovered your blog this year and I’ve so enjoyed reading about your travels. Wishing you all the best in your recovery process and hoping you’ll be back on a ship sooner rather than later.

[dickinson]

@PescadoAmarillo Thank you for updating us!  I have been thinking of you the last few days wondering how your appointment and probable MRI went.  So sorry to hear you have a tear.  Will you be going through PT and if that doesn't work then surgery?  

[puggymom]

Hope you sailing again soon. Do you need surgery or are they suggesting a different course?

[DLSHS_Mom]

So sorry to hear the news about your knee.  Fingers crossed for fast recovery!  I enjoy following along on all your cruises!

 

[PescadoAmarillo]

Sorry (again) for the delay. My ability to be able to react or respond to Cruise Critic posts cones and goes, and has just now returned. 
 

Thank you for the good wishes. I have elected to delay surgery and try a cortisone shot and PT first, both of which are scheduled for this week. Still, there is no travel on our horizon. I’m relying on you to keep me posted on yours!

[dickinson]

12 hours ago, PescadoAmarillo said:

Sorry (again) for the delay. My ability to be able to react or respond to Cruise Critic posts cones and goes, and has just now returned. 
 

Thank you for the good wishes. I have elected to delay surgery and try a cortisone shot and PT first, both of which are scheduled for this week. Still, there is no travel on our horizon. I’m relying on you to keep me posted on yours!

 

Thank you for the update.  I hope you have a speedy recovery.

[CruzinNoony]

Pescado, first of all, I am so sorry to hear about your knee.  Good luck with the cortisone shot and PT.  Please keep us updated.  I loved, as always, reading about your latest adventure.  Thank you so much for taking the time to do it.  You mentioned that you had no turn-down service.  We have been on 8 cruises since Princess returned to cruising, both on the Grand and the Majestic.  For all of them, I requested nightly turn-down service and they happily did it.  Were you given a option?  Plus, for nap time, we always ask for two extra blankets on the first day and that way, we don't mess up the bed.  

[cruisequeen4ever]

That’s awful about your knee! I hope it heals from the shot and PT so you can avoid surgery! 

[PrincessDano]

Sorry about your knee but am happy you got to cruise for a bit this year so we could all cruise with you!   Best wishes on your knee recovery, I truly hope all goes well for you. 

 

Diane

[PescadoAmarillo]

@CruzinNoonyWe were given the option of turndown service on the Majestic Princess and I took it. On the Emerald Princess, we were told there was no turndown service. DH doesn’t care, so I didn’t push the issue. However, it can’t simply be COVID related. Our steward was in our cabin every evening placing the Patter on the bed, and, because it was milestone cruise, we had a steady stream of flowers, candy and bottles of champagne and Prosecco delivered while we were away. People were definitely in the cabin. 

[phabric]

We have 3 in a cabin.  The attendant will have to do turndown each night to make up the 3rd bed?

[dreams_of_travel]

7 hours ago, PescadoAmarillo said:

@CruzinNoonyWe were given the option of turndown service on the Majestic Princess and I took it. On the Emerald Princess, we were told there was no turndown service. DH doesn’t care, so I didn’t push the issue. However, it can’t simply be COVID related. Our steward was in our cabin every evening placing the Patter on the bed, and, because it was milestone cruise, we had a steady stream of flowers, candy and bottles of champagne and Prosecco delivered while we were away. People were definitely in the cabin. 

I am slightly confused about this "no turndown service" comment.  During this cruise, each night, my room steward removed the decorative pillows, and cover, and moved the bed pillows into a different position, and folded down the comforter and sheets.  What is different about turndown service?  

[PescadoAmarillo]

On 11/9/2021 at 9:31 PM, dreams_of_travel said:

I am slightly confused about this "no turndown service" comment.  During this cruise, each night, my room steward removed the decorative pillows, and cover, and moved the bed pillows into a different position, and folded down the comforter and sheets.  What is different about turndown service?  

That along with turning on the nightstand lights, replacing used towels and disposing of trash and closing the curtains is torn down service. None of that was offered or done on the Emerald Princess, yet the steward placed the Patter on the unmade bed. 

[dreams_of_travel]

7 hours ago, PescadoAmarillo said:

That along with turning on the nightstand lights, replacing used towels and disposing of trash and closing the curtains is torn down service. None of that was offered or done on the Emerald Princess, yet the steward placed the Patter on the unmade bed. 

Oh okay.  Aside from the nightstand lights being turned on, I got all of that every evening.  My bed was made every morning, and room tidied, too.  I was not given a choice to have or not have it.  That's probably why I was confused by your comments. What was the reason for not having it?  Was it a staffing issue, or under the guise of covid safety?    

[PescadoAmarillo]

17 hours ago, dreams_of_travel said:

Oh okay.  Aside from the nightstand lights being turned on, I got all of that every evening.  My bed was made every morning, and room tidied, too.  I was not given a choice to have or not have it.  That's probably why I was confused by your comments. What was the reason for not having it?  Was it a staffing issue, or under the guise of covid safety?    

He just said it was no longer offered. Since DH likes to skip it anyway, I didn’t raise it as an issue. But it certainly wasn’t staffing and it couldn’t have been COVID related. As I said, he was in the cabin every night anyway. And he was an excellent steward. I’m not faulting him at all. If anything, it’s a lack of clear directions for them. 

[LACruiser88]

Just now, PescadoAmarillo said:

He just said it was no longer offered. Since DH likes to skip it anyway, I didn’t raise it as an issue. But it certainly wasn’t staffing and it couldn’t have been COVID related. As I said, he was in the cabin every night anyway. And he was an excellent steward. I’m not faulting him at all. If anything, it’s a lack of clear directions for them. 

As a point of reference, we are currently on the Majestic and are having our room serviced twice a day.  We did not have to request the evening service.

[donswife]

On the Grand Princess last month,  there was an option in the MC app to request it for that night or the whole cruise.