Rare cruisestitch Posted March 26, 2023 Author #26 Share Posted March 26, 2023 I am thrilled to report that I took a quick cruise through the buffet tonight and the grilled items are back, also the vegetarian items, and vegan items. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Texed Posted March 26, 2023 #27 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Cruisestitch, Thanks for posting. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovecruzin Posted March 26, 2023 #28 Share Posted March 26, 2023 We were in EC in Dec and Jan, so envious, but we will be back in May. is Captain Leo still at the helm? Seems like he is due for vacation soon. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted March 26, 2023 Author #29 Share Posted March 26, 2023 He must have gone on vacation starting yesterday. We have Zisis Taramas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted March 26, 2023 Author #30 Share Posted March 26, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, Texed said: Cruisestitch, Thanks for posting. 😊 In your honor I had a waffle this morning, a little chewy and I spilled “mapple” syrup but a waffle on board beats one at home any day Edited March 26, 2023 by cruisestitch 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted March 26, 2023 Author #31 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Last night’s shrimp cocktail count was four Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terrydtx Posted March 26, 2023 #32 Share Posted March 26, 2023 5 minutes ago, cruisestitch said: Last night’s shrimp cocktail count was four They look like a decent size too. Was that in MDR or Luminae? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted March 26, 2023 #33 Share Posted March 26, 2023 17 minutes ago, cruisestitch said: Last night’s shrimp cocktail count was four awesome.. These look bigger and firmer than the mini squishy ones served on BEYOND in Luminae..with a ketchup watery sauce! hope they tasted great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted March 26, 2023 #34 Share Posted March 26, 2023 22 hours ago, lovecruzin said: We were in EC in Dec and Jan, so envious, but we will be back in May. is Captain Leo still at the helm? Seems like he is due for vacation soon. Enjoy Apologies to K. for jumping on her thread. We boarded on March 10th. Yesterday Captain Leo left the ship at 5:30 pm and Captain Zisis boarded yesterday morning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson2B Posted March 26, 2023 #35 Share Posted March 26, 2023 We board on 6 April but as yet there are no menus on the app for the MDR. Can you remember when the app gave the menus before your cruise please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted March 26, 2023 Author #36 Share Posted March 26, 2023 2 hours ago, terrydtx said: They look like a decent size too. Was that in MDR or Luminae? Main Dining Room 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzi66 Posted March 27, 2023 #37 Share Posted March 27, 2023 8 hours ago, Jackson2B said: We board on 6 April but as yet there are no menus on the app for the MDR. Can you remember when the app gave the menus before your cruise please? If it is anything like the two over January, there won't be any menus for the MDR on the app. See you on board in 10 sleeps (not that I'm counting or anything but also only 6 more days of work for me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_T Posted March 27, 2023 #38 Share Posted March 27, 2023 On 3/26/2023 at 5:15 AM, cruisestitch said: Boarding seemed to go very smoothly. Friends on board were going to drop their luggage and then go out for a coffee while they waited for their assigned time, but the staff in the terminal said that since it was no line they could just come right on. And that seemed to be the pattern for others as well. It was the same in January when we boarded Eclipse in Sydney, got there early but no queues anywhere so straight onboard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeebeeH Posted March 27, 2023 #39 Share Posted March 27, 2023 On 3/26/2023 at 10:30 AM, terrydtx said: Hope to spend some time in your wine country as well on the drive. You have the Hunter Valley wineries approximately a 3 hour 15 minute drive North from Circular Quay. There's the Bowral and the Southern Highlands wineries which are approximately 1 hour 28 to 1 hour 48 minutes drive South from Circular Quay. And also the Mudgee wineries in the West country NSW - about a 3 hour & 1/2 hour to 4 & 1/2 hour drive West from Circular Quay. (Somewhat ironic I'm mentioning the wineries as I don't drink - but I chauffeured by sister & her husband), the really loved both the Hunter Valley & Southern Highlands wineries when they visited from the UK in October. They were impressed with the Southern Highlands wines, they'd heard about Hunter Valley wineries in the UK but didn't know about Bowral & Southern Highlands. Don't know if this helps? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terrydtx Posted March 27, 2023 #40 Share Posted March 27, 2023 16 minutes ago, FeebeeH said: You have the Hunter Valley wineries approximately a 3 hour 15 minute drive North from Circular Quay. There's the Bowral and the Southern Highlands wineries which are approximately 1 hour 28 to 1 hour 48 minutes drive South from Circular Quay. And also the Mudgee wineries in the West country NSW - about a 3 hour & 1/2 hour to 4 & 1/2 hour drive West from Circular Quay. (Somewhat ironic I'm mentioning the wineries as I don't drink - but I chauffeured by sister & her husband), the really loved both the Hunter Valley & Southern Highlands wineries when they visited from the UK in October. They were impressed with the Southern Highlands wines, they'd heard about Hunter Valley wineries in the UK but didn't know about Bowral & Southern Highlands. Don't know if this helps? Thank you so much for your help. We will have to look into these recommendations. Have a great cruise this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norwega Posted March 27, 2023 #41 Share Posted March 27, 2023 outlets? Are there USB outlets anywhere? North American outlets? European? We board 4/22, with 5 nights in Sydney prior, so am calculating what adapters are needed. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted March 27, 2023 Author #42 Share Posted March 27, 2023 No USB outlets. Two US and one European at the desk. This is in a balcony room. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson2B Posted March 27, 2023 #43 Share Posted March 27, 2023 15 hours ago, Suzi66 said: If it is anything like the two over January, there won't be any menus for the MDR on the app. See you on board in 10 sleeps (not that I'm counting or anything but also only 6 more days of work for me) Thanks suzi. Disappointing but hey ho. And yey 👏🏻👏🏻nearly there now. We leave for a few days in Sydney before and are excited for that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted March 28, 2023 Author #44 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Last night our menu had no “appetizers” on it—Two salads and two soups. This has been reported elsewhere but it was the first time we ran into it. The main dining room food has been absolutely delicious, but this cut back was noted. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted March 30, 2023 Author #45 Share Posted March 30, 2023 I realized today that they have added extra seating for Cafe al Bacio, 7 more tables and 15 more chairs. Even with this, Cafe al Bacio has been packed all day long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_T Posted March 30, 2023 #46 Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, cruisestitch said: I realized today that they have added extra seating for Cafe al Bacio, 7 more tables and 15 more chairs. Even with this, Cafe al Bacio has been packed all day long. Usually, when needed, they open So5 for additional seating at times when it is not in use and position staff Cafe over there as well. Edited March 30, 2023 by Mark_T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted March 30, 2023 #47 Share Posted March 30, 2023 20 hours ago, Mark_T said: Usually, when needed, they open So5 for additional seating at times when it is not in use and position staff Cafe over there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_T Posted March 30, 2023 #48 Share Posted March 30, 2023 31 minutes ago, Mark_T said: Usually, when needed, they open So5 for additional seating at times when it is not in use and position staff Cafe over there as well. That should be 'Cafe staff'... not 'staff Cafe' 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted March 30, 2023 #49 Share Posted March 30, 2023 20 hours ago, Mark_T said: Usually, when needed, they open So5 for additional seating at times when it is not in use and position staff Cafe over there as well. OK — theEclipse is rocking and rolling tonight and I lost my text. Unless K sees something I do not the additional seating is not inside Sushi on 5 but is outside in the hallway which extends toward Park West. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_T Posted March 30, 2023 #50 Share Posted March 30, 2023 35 minutes ago, Northern Aurora said: OK — theEclipse is rocking and rolling tonight and I lost my text. Unless K sees something I do not the additional seating is not inside Sushi on 5 but is outside in the hallway which extends toward Park West. They had the additional seating toward Park West when we were on back in January, but when things got busy they just overflowed into Sushi on 5 pretty much every day. Never had an issue finding a seat and service was almost immediate. I wonder if they have cut back the staffing a little there... ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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