Mariner moseying down to Mexico

[SusieQft]

5 hours ago, flossie009 said:

 

@SusieQft, Karen, is that still the day you celebrate being released from quarantine?

Yes, hopefully. 🤞🤞🤞 

 

I don't think we will start with a Connoissuer Wine Lunch, though.  We will not be dining with others, at least not without full disclosure.

Edited October 7, 2022 by SusieQft

[flossie009]

Just now, mrlevin said:

Question: has foie gras returned to the menu?

[ChucktownSteve]

19 hours ago, flossie009 said:

Yes, Cedric is taking over and Donald is leaving the ship part way through this cruise.

 

I will check.

Pleased to report that escargot returned to the menu this week

 

 

 

Delicious escargot was served on Mariner's last sailing to L.A.  I enjoyed it two evenings!  Excellent and not served the traditional way I discovered.  Much better.

[flossie009]

Cocktail developed for the 30th anniversary 

 

 

 

It had to be sampled …………………… but maybe only once 😉

 

 

 

[flossie009]

Early arrival in Cabo San Lucas -  tender port

 

 

We are off to enjoy Salsa & Salsa this morning

 

Fortified by an almond croissant with our coffee this morning - delicious

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 8, 2022 by flossie009

[Gilly]

10 minutes ago, flossie009 said:

We are off to enjoy Salsa & Salsa this morning

That's a fun tour!

[flossie009]

2 hours ago, flossie009 said:

We are off to enjoy Salsa & Salsa this morning

 

1 hour ago, Gilly said:

That's a fun tour!

Yes, we are looking forward to it.

But will we get there?? Tendering has been suspended, just as we were about to board, due to very high swells.

They are setting up to tender from the other side of the ship, but not sure if that will be successful. Maybe a day by the pool ……………… not a hardship 😎

[2012_Alaska_bound]

1 hour ago, flossie009 said:

We are off to enjoy Salsa & Salsa this morning

 

Really enjoyed that excursion!

[2012_Alaska_bound]

37 minutes ago, flossie009 said:

Maybe a day by the pool ……………… not a hardship 

 

They make excellent margaritas at the pool bar too!

[flossie009]

Well we made it off the ship for the Salsa & Salsa excursion ………. olé!

It was very enjoyable. We made 4 salsas, guacamole and a dessert; plus plenty of drink & dancing.

The location used for the “class” was a beach resort not far from the harbour

 

 

The ingredients for our first two concoctions

 

 

[flossie009]

The Regent tender crews did a good job getting us from the ship & back again in sometimes difficult conditions and through a harbour very busy with small boats

 

 

 

It was a very hot sunny day. We were glad of the well air conditioned room where we were “salsering” (is that a word?)

 

 

[Johnthesailor]

Having fun on the ship.  Met Flossie and the cruise critic folks the other day.  Cruise is generally good, most staff very good.  Little errors like wrong drinks delivered, less attentiveness in Compass Rose, but in general, the Regent experience.

 

We got bumped from our selected cabin (seems the “trainee” cruise director for the next leg wanted it) to a comparable cabin but we were disappointed that they would shift us when we had selected and confirmed a particular cabin.  This in turn, appears to have caused my daily Wall Street Journal to not get delivered to me.  Spoke to the front desk after three days - they assured me it would be corrected. Still not getting it long into the cruise.  Spoke to GM today about but he said nothing that inspired confidence that I would get it.  Davor would have it fixed quickly - this GM , eh.  Sorry to rant, but the internet speed makes it very difficult for me to read it online.

 

The cruise overall is pretty good but sometimes the little issues that the GM can’ t or won’t fix can be irritating.

[FengShui@Sea]

We are continuing to enjoy the voyage.  The food and service in Compass Rose has been excellent.   Today is Sunday but I don’t see any mention of the large Sunday brunch they normally have, however caviar is being served at breakfast apparently.
 

We dined in Chartreuse on Friday and the food was excellent.  The decor could definitely use some improvement.  It has very little art on the walls, and an ugly gold coloured curtain covering an entire wall at the back of the room.  I am curious to know what is behind that curtain!
 

We have a couple that camp out in the Observation Lounge every day who insist that the soft music be turned down to a level where it can no longer be heard.  I find it odd that the staff comply despite the impact on the rest of us who are there enjoying the music.  The staff should suggest the couple go to the library where it is so quiet you could hear a pin drop.  I am seldom the squeaky wheel but when this first happened I asked that the music volume be restored.  However, ‘madam’ promptly went over and insisted it be turned down, which it was, and we left.
 

Thanks to all that suggested I request a different hair dryer.  Mine was replaced with quite a beat up looking one but it works perfectly.  

 

 

Edited October 9, 2022 by FengShui@Sea

[mrlevin]

3 minutes ago, FengShui@Sea said:

We are continuing to enjoy the voyage.  The food and service in Compass Rose has been excellent.   Today is Sunday but I don’t see any mention of the large Sunday brunch they normally have, however caviar is being served at breakfast apparently.
 

We dined in Chartreuse on Friday and the food was excellent.  The decor could definitely use some improvement.  It has very little art on the walls, and an ugly gold coloured curtain covering an entire wall at the back of the room.  I am curious to know what is behind that curtain!
 

We have a couple that camp out in the Observation Lounge every day who insist that the soft music be turned down to a level where it can no longer be heard.  I find it odd that the staff comply despite the impact on the rest of us who are there enjoying the music.  The staff should suggest the couple go to the library where it is so quiet you could hear a pin drop.  I am seldom the squeaky wheel but when this first happened I asked that the music volume be restored.  However, ‘madam’ promptly went over and insisted it be turned down, which it was, and we left.
 

Thanks to all that suggested I request a different hair dryer.  Mine was replaced with quite a beat up looking one but it works perfectly.  

 

 

Sunday brunch only on Explorer or Splendor.  That curtain hides the exit from Horizon Lounge used for egress to lifeboats through Chartreuse.  Also used for any face to face immigration.  I wonder if woman who demanded music be turned down was same woman on last cruise that demanded a two thirds completed puzzle be put away and another substituted because the puzzle was "too hard."

 

Marc

[zak477]

Glad you are having fun. Is it the same couple that walked around the Splendor, in January, without masks?  She demanded that as long as they a drink in their hands they can walk anywhere??!! Oh and the husband never said a word ! 

We are on the Mariner on Oct. 23rd. Please don't drink all the vodka. And also leave us some food too!!

 

[flossie009]

Time for some food photos 😋

 

First Prime 7.  Not normally our favourite restaurant but this cruise we have so far had two delicious meals in there. Both times at shared tables with excellent company.

Lobster

 

Popcorn sundae (without chocolate ice cream or chocolate sauce)

 

14 layer chocolate cake (with the addition of vanilla ice cream) - the green is pistachio sauce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 9, 2022 by flossie009

[Wendy The Wanderer]

3 hours ago, FengShui@Sea said:

We have a couple that camp out in the Observation Lounge every day who insist that the soft music be turned down to a level where it can no longer be heard.

Wow, what time of day is that?  I have fond memories of listening to the piano in the afternoons.

[FengShui@Sea]

16 minutes ago, Wendy The Wanderer said:

Wow, what time of day is that?  I have fond memories of listening to the piano in the afternoons.

The first time it was in the early afternoon, and the second time was late morning.  They haven’t shown up yet today thank goodness.
 

[flossie009]

Yes, today being Sunday, caviar & champagne was available for breakfast in Compass Rose and La Veranda

 

 

……………. and maybe follow up with something traditional

 

 

 

[mrlevin]

6 hours ago, mrlevin said:

Sunday brunch only on Explorer or Splendor.  

I need to correct my statement; we did have a Sunday brunch on Navigator; sort of a disaster.  Never repeated.

[flossie009]

Just now, mrlevin said:

I need to correct my statement; we did have a Sunday brunch on Navigator; sort of a disaster.  Never repeated.

We experienced a “Galley Brunch” on a Navigator cruise in 2019:

see posts #104, 105 & 111 in previous blog

 

Not the same as the Sunday Sea Day Brunch on Explorer & Splendor but we thought it was well organised and very enjoyable 😋

Sorry that your experience was not so good.

[flossie009]

The night before last we dined in Chartreuse.

We are OK with the decor but do find that you have to be careful with table location; avoiding the entrance & exit from the kitchen

 

 

 

Susan started with Foie Gras Terrine, followed by Beef Tenderloin

David enjoyed the Cheese Soufflé, and Lamb Chops for the main course

 

 

The Chef’s first attempt with the steak was a fail; grossly overdone. He came out of the kitchen full of apologies and redeemed himself with the second try.

 

Beef

 

Lamb

 

Edited October 9, 2022 by flossie009

[flossie009]

On to desserts.

David decided to try the “Rose a la Chartreuse”. Unfortunately the dessert did not fulfil the promise of its description.
He changed to the cheese. Good but served plated rather than from the trolley.

Rose a La Chartreuse

 

French cheese selection

 

 

Susan opted for the always dependable Crispy Apple Tart. 😋

 

 

 

 

 

[2012_Alaska_bound]

19 minutes ago, flossie009 said:

Good but served plated rather than from the trolley.

 

Has anyone seen the trolley since Covid?

[mrlevin]

Glad to see that the Duck foie gras terrine is back on the menu; nowhere to be found last Sunday.