Rare L1211 Posted March 15, 2023 Author #226 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Are we passing Miami? And I’d so, why’d we depart OC so early??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatordad1967 Posted March 15, 2023 #227 Share Posted March 15, 2023 13 minutes ago, CruiseScrooge said: I had to do elder care for quite a while and now that i'm cruising again i was disappointed to find out Carnival killed the tiny hidden away free fish and chips station on the Conquest class ships and put in a pay place. Norwegian and their O'sheehans/The Local pub is my choice. Costa,MSC,Carnival, NCL i've cruised but got the the other non luxury lines already booked or in the crosshairs. NCL "diner" is the best. Nothing beats fries and a cheese dog at O'Shaughnesseys 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 15, 2023 Author #228 Share Posted March 15, 2023 32 minutes ago, Gatordad1967 said: NCL "diner" is the best. Nothing beats fries and a cheese dog at O'Shaughnesseys My DH was saying they just needed the 24 hr place on NCL- we’ve been there many an early morning for chicken wings before turning in! I totally get it!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2023 Author #229 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Only two drinks on the premium package. We’re trying them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2023 Author #230 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Champagne bar seems to be a family meeting spot, not a champagne drinking spot. odd… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2023 Author #231 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Wine tonight at dinner- ONLY a Robert mondovi PS cab- would not drink that at home, won’t drink on vacation. My husband has had a nice Malbec each evening. Last night a lovely Shiraz. Called over the sommelier and asked bout this wines. He literally says “no, this is what we have.” My husband says “not really acceptable.” Then the sommelier says “we can get it from downstairs if you demand”. What???? You’d get a cocktail without question. Crappy!!! They brought up a bottle. Geeze on a better not, tonight’s Chardonnay is Kendal Jackson and I’m excited!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2023 Author #232 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Potato Flan?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2023 Author #233 Share Posted March 16, 2023 That is actually the salmon on a potato cake. Details matter… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2023 Author #234 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Omg this shrimp risotto- chefs kiss!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2023 Author #235 Share Posted March 16, 2023 The actual potato flan- so good and piping hot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernCouple Posted March 16, 2023 #236 Share Posted March 16, 2023 15 minutes ago, L1211 said: Wine tonight at dinner- ONLY a Robert mondovi PS cab- would not drink that at home, won’t drink on vacation. My husband has had a nice Malbec each evening. Last night a lovely Shiraz. Called over the sommelier and asked bout this wines. He literally says “no, this is what we have.” My husband says “not really acceptable.” Then the sommelier says “we can get it from downstairs if you demand”. What???? You’d get a cocktail without question. Crappy!!! They brought up a bottle. Geeze on a better not, tonight’s Chardonnay is Kendal Jackson and I’m excited!! Seems ridiculous that you guys are having to stand up for yourselves. Why are the wines available downstairs but not in the YC (or is downstairs in the YC but not upstairs)? Does someone need to make a supply run downstairs? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare amygutman Posted March 16, 2023 #237 Share Posted March 16, 2023 We have been having so much fun reading this review (and taking lots of notes). Thank you for taking the time out of your vacation to help make our vacation (13 hours and counting) even better! Warmest, Amy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christa920 Posted March 16, 2023 #238 Share Posted March 16, 2023 21 minutes ago, L1211 said: Wine tonight at dinner- ONLY a Robert mondovi PS cab- would not drink that at home, won’t drink on vacation. My husband has had a nice Malbec each evening. Last night a lovely Shiraz. Called over the sommelier and asked bout this wines. He literally says “no, this is what we have.” My husband says “not really acceptable.” Then the sommelier says “we can get it from downstairs if you demand”. What???? You’d get a cocktail without question. Crappy!!! They brought up a bottle. Geeze on a better not, tonight’s Chardonnay is Kendal Jackson and I’m excited!! I’m so surprised to hear this! Is Rudolph the sommelier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatordad1967 Posted March 16, 2023 #239 Share Posted March 16, 2023 On 3/14/2023 at 5:41 PM, fredmdcruisers said: And you were wrong. Correct answer: "Bella dine in MDR. Same menu." No, I was correct. You can’t comprehend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christa920 Posted March 16, 2023 #240 Share Posted March 16, 2023 26 minutes ago, L1211 said: Wine tonight at dinner- ONLY a Robert mondovi PS cab- would not drink that at home, won’t drink on vacation. My husband has had a nice Malbec each evening. Last night a lovely Shiraz. Called over the sommelier and asked bout this wines. He literally says “no, this is what we have.” My husband says “not really acceptable.” Then the sommelier says “we can get it from downstairs if you demand”. What???? You’d get a cocktail without question. Crappy!!! They brought up a bottle. Geeze on a better not, tonight’s Chardonnay is Kendal Jackson and I’m excited!! And the mozzarella bar!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackfam Posted March 16, 2023 #241 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Enjoying your review, we will be on the Meraviglia in June in YC. A little concerned about some of the things you are experiencing. We didn’t have any of these problems when we were on her in November so not happy to hear about the apparent decline in service. Sorry if I missed this earlier, but is this a 4 night cruise or 7 day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2023 Author #242 Share Posted March 16, 2023 10 minutes ago, mackfam said: Enjoying your review, we will be on the Meraviglia in June in YC. A little concerned about some of the things you are experiencing. We didn’t have any of these problems when we were on her in November so not happy to hear about the apparent decline in service. Sorry if I missed this earlier, but is this a 4 night cruise or 7 day? It is 4 nights and I’m convinced that pushes the staff to their limits. They work so hard for you! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Georgia_Peaches Posted March 16, 2023 #243 Share Posted March 16, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, nycfa said: Hmmmmm….printing off Aurea benefits page now to add to my cruise folder JIC Always good to have this in writing but I doubt you have anything to fear. Op could press the issue bc they (Aurea spa) are clearly in the wrong but judging from this live review they are having too much fun to mess with it. And having too much fun is always a good thing 😊. Edited March 16, 2023 by Georgia_Peaches 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2023 Author #244 Share Posted March 16, 2023 41 minutes ago, christa920 said: I’m so surprised to hear this! Is Rudolph the sommelier? So, Rudolf returns with the Malbec and is so delightful. Like a different person. He poured wine and enjoyed conversation - it was ofd but he totally recovered. I just feel they are so stressed and over worked… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2023 Author #245 Share Posted March 16, 2023 45 minutes ago, amygutman said: We have been having so much fun reading this review (and taking lots of notes). Thank you for taking the time out of your vacation to help make our vacation (13 hours and counting) even better! Warmest, Amy So glad! Thank you for following along. I love to create the memories and give back the help!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Georgia_Peaches Posted March 16, 2023 #246 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Op loving your pictures and all the information! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2023 Author #247 Share Posted March 16, 2023 49 minutes ago, NorthernCouple said: Seems ridiculous that you guys are having to stand up for yourselves. Why are the wines available downstairs but not in the YC (or is downstairs in the YC but not upstairs)? Does someone need to make a supply run downstairs? There is definitely a difference. The “downstairs” YC lounge has a wine by the glass menu. The restaurant had a “wine by the bottle” menu and just a select offering each evening. But, not unlike cocktails, they can get you the offered wines by the glass. I do not love the Clos du Bois Chardonnay they have so last night they got me the Conundrum from downstairs- we tipped her for the trouble. Odd that is was an issue tonight… I think it all goes back to staffing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2023 Author #248 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Am I the only one who enjoys the simplicity of the Mera’s design. The ship is 8 years old. It is aging well. Very well maintained. Those old carnival ships- I just can’t… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2023 Author #249 Share Posted March 16, 2023 12 minutes ago, Georgia_Peaches said: Op loving your pictures and all the information! Thank you so much! Has been a joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2023 Author #250 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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