Live from Reflection June 29th BCN

[MarkusToe]

Here is the blu menu from tomorrow, our waiter asked to decide today for that....

I'm sorry, to be honest. I don't know today  what to eat tomorrow.....

Edited June 29, 2023 by MarkusToe

[D. B.]

5 minutes ago, MarkusToe said:

Here is the blu menu from tomorrow, our waiter asked to decide today for that....

I'm sorry, to be honest. I don't know today  what to eat tomorrow.....

Thats strange? I have never been asked  that question.

 We tried an Aqua class stateroom once but finding the Blu menu was not to our liking and ended up ordering from the MDR menu most nights.

 Now we just book a regular veranda cabin and spend the money we save on other specialty dinning venues.

[larry_s_taco]

We are looking forward to the rest of your reviews. We sail from Barcelona on a TA in Oct. 

[MarkusToe]

To make a long Story short....we had the worst night we ever had on a ship.

Cabin is vibrating like one of these vibrating plates...

No chance to read a newspaper sitting on the bed.....

 

Asked guest service.....blaahhh, blaaahhh, ship movement is normal.

NO ITS NOT, movement yes, vibra plate NO.

IN CASE THIS NIGHT IS THE SAME, WE WILL QUIT....

 

 

[basenji56]

2 minutes ago, MarkusToe said:

To make a long Story short....we had the worst night we ever had on a ship.

Cabin is vibrating like one of these vibrating plates...

No chance to read a newspaper sitting on the bed.....

 

Asked guest service.....blaahhh, blaaahhh, ship movement is normal.

NO ITS NOT, movement yes, vibra plate NO.

IN CASE THIS NIGHT IS THE SAME, WE WILL QUIT....

 

 

Cabin number?  Part of ship? Sounds horrible 

[MarkusToe]

Aqua Class 1623 Midship

[Bo1953]

2 hours ago, MarkusToe said:

To make a long Story short....we had the worst night we ever had on a ship.

Cabin is vibrating like one of these vibrating plates...

No chance to read a newspaper sitting on the bed.....

 

Asked guest service.....blaahhh, blaaahhh, ship movement is normal.

NO ITS NOT, movement yes, vibra plate NO.

IN CASE THIS NIGHT IS THE SAME, WE WILL QUIT....

mt - seek out the Hotel Director & Maintenance Supervisor GS is not the place to be...

 

I trust your sailing will be better.

 

bon voyage

[Esprit]

Sorry to read your cruise has got off with a bad start. I hope the vibration becomes more bearable if you can't be moved.

Please can you tell me the names of the CD and Activities Manager?

 

 

[WrittenOnYourHeart]

22 hours ago, D. B. said:

Thats strange? I have never been asked  that question.

 

Since I'm gluten-free, I'm often given the menu for the following night so that I can order and modifications can be made without my having to wait longer because I ordered the same night I'm eating.

 

Perhaps the OP has food allergies/restrictions?

[MarkusToe]

Went out to Marseille today,  some short heavy rain....rescued into cathedral 😀

Shuttle Bus to Center and back is 15/pax.

Taxi was 30/6 Pax (one way).

Pricing in old town...puhh draft beer, 0.5l

7 to9€...within DE its about 3.5 to 4.5.

 

Dinner at Murano. Service was a bit disorganized, drinks order was after food order...an came together....

Food quality was excellent. Mouth melting ribeye.....

They offered 30% discount if we like to come again. Exept Murano the offer is valid for every spec. restaurant.

 

Back to stateroom, very little vibration actually  thats ok.....yesterday to total ship was shaking at departure, today departure as smooth as silk....

 

 

[MarkusToe]

2 hours ago, WrittenOnYourHeart said:

 

Since I'm gluten-free, I'm often given the menu for the following night so that I can order and modifications can be made without my having to wait longer because I ordered the same night I'm eating.

 

Perhaps the OP has food allergies/restrictions?

Right, one of our party has allergy...May be thats the reason....

[kathy49]

It seems like your visit to Marseille was well timed....don't think cruise ships will be there today.

[39august]

You do know that you can order off the MDR menu, right?

[WrittenOnYourHeart]

5 hours ago, MarkusToe said:

Right, one of our party has allergy...May be thats the reason....

Probably. Though even when I am with my family, I’m usually the only one ordering the night before. So for all of you to order early is kinda weird.

[MarkusToe]

Sailing went smooth until noon.

On 12:15 they startet an engine and shaking began again until 8 AM.

Spoken with MM, together wirh 2 further guest. 

He said: yeah we know,  Problem is known....its not only your stateroom, its the whole ship....

[MarkusToe]

Went oit to Cannes today, The little town for the poor shipowners.....

Weather is fine today, no rain at all, about 26 deg C.

Went for late Lounch 3pm...Flank Steak Was very good, got some discussion with an elderly woman,  as she grabbed  fries and  cheese by Hand....  😞

Edited July 1, 2023 by MarkusToe

[D. B.]

2 hours ago, MarkusToe said:

Sailing went smooth until noon.

On 12:15 they startet an engine and shaking began again until 8 AM.

Spoken with MM, together wirh 2 further guest. 

He said: yeah we know,  Problem is known....its not only your stateroom, its the whole ship....

I'm concerned about the shaking as it could be a result of a damaged prop on one of the Azapods? OR one of the Diesel engines is in distress.  The ship's Diesels turn generators that supply Electricity to the  Azapods electric motors. They can shut down a faulty Diesel and still have enough electricity from the other Diesel for reduced speed.

   If it's an Azapod problem that  can only be fixed in Drydock and getting into one now is not easy with all the ships booking appointments months in advance.

   If the shaking is that  bad it will require attention soon as putting it off just causes more damage.

  I'm booked of Reflection for a TA on October 19th. and hope repairs do not disrupt it's schedule.

 

[C 2 C]

On 6/29/2023 at 5:01 PM, MarkusToe said:

Here is the blu menu from tomorrow, our waiter asked to decide today for that....

I'm sorry, to be honest. I don't know today  what to eat tomorrow.....

I can't pick from any of those entrees... 6 starters to compensate.

[WrittenOnYourHeart]

7 minutes ago, C 2 C said:

I can't pick from any of those entrees... 6 starters to compensate.

 

Not pictured are the 4 Clean Cuisine entree options. Blu has 4 of those each night as well.

[MarkusToe]

Must be an engine, today vibration startet,  ship on anchor.

Asked my contact at GR, a few mintues later vibration stopped and did not come again....lets fingers cross, yesterday starts noon....but speed is 7.7knt....no need for this engine....

[MarkusToe]

Ville de France today, no vibration tonight.

 

Yesterday evening dinner at main restaurant. 

To be honest, ive found no difference in food to blu.

Ive eaten exact the same, visually and from quality point of view: same

 

Service was much fester in MDR.

Only one tiny thing, they gave one of us an outdated  drinks list with lower prices.

In the end he had to pay an upcharge....

[basenji56]

For the first time, I noticed that they had off menu specials in the MDR. Extra appetizer and entree. 

[MarkusToe]

Nothing off....thats every day offering

[Esprit]

Sorry to repeat my question but can you name the CD and activity manager please?

 

[hcat]

On 6/27/2023 at 12:39 PM, BazingAu said:

We did June 1 on the Reflection in Concierge class. It was lovely! Try to get seated in the MDR with Orly and his team. They're wonderful!

if they are AQ Class, their assigned dining will be BLU.. But can arrange going to MDR.. We prefer BLU!