LIVE Norwaylady sails on Edge World Cruise from Rome to Singapore 30.10 to 25.11.23 , 26.night

[Wookie01]

50 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

The Sirloin En Croute looks delicious.

Would be nicer if they cooked it!
Lol, too rare for my likes 😉

We will be onboard for the NZ cruise over Xmas/NY and so looking forward to it 🙂

 

[Jim_Iain]

37 minutes ago, Wookie01 said:

Would be nicer if they cooked it!
Lol, too rare for my likes 😉

We will be onboard for the NZ cruise over Xmas/NY and so looking forward to it 🙂

 

 

I'm sure it would be prepared to your desired temperature.   

I would be happy with the way it was prepared but would probably like it better a bit more on the Rare side.

[hcat]

2 hours ago, Wookie01 said:

Would be nicer if they cooked it!
Lol, too rare for my likes 😉

We will be onboard for the NZ cruise over Xmas/NY and so looking forward to it 🙂

 

very rare indeed,  and never saw a big sirloin like that cooked this way???

Edited November 9, 2023 by hcat

[hcat]

https://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&client=ms-android-att-us-rvc3&source=android-browser&q=beef+sirloin+en+croute

 

link to samples.. ( googled )

[Norwaylady]

9 hours ago, Cap_D said:

We found Brittany of Canada to be very good, 

Brittany was CD on my infinity adventure in May/June. 
She did a great job👍🏻💙

[Norwaylady]

8 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

The Sirloin En Croute looks delicious.

 

On a scale of 1-10  -  how would you rate the food up until this point. 

This is a tricky question…. A bit like YES/NO game😂

 

Seriously it’s a personal preference. 
As you have seen from start to this point, the food has either hit very good/excellent or blah and down to “this should never left the kitchen” 

 

-The salads has all tasted fresh and they are still crispy and fresh (not halfway dead or slimy at any occasion) 

 

- The fish dishes (except the the grave lax and the dry heated cod) has all tasted good and arrived fresh. Fish is a bit more finesse to prepare, so it’s not dry or over cooked. 
The scallops in Normandie has arrived perfectly cooked ( the line for overcooked and chewy is a thin line) 

 

Mr had some chicken dishes for dinner and I have tasted some (not the Jerk🍍🍍 it’s boiled in 🍍)  They have tasted juicy and very tender. Yesterdays  Indian dish was a walk of glory from the probably an Indian chef😂😋😋😋

So I would say that those dishes/plates that are on target 🥇 (as all chefs and Food & beverage manager and head chefs want them to be) are around 9-10. So they can if they will🤩 They have shown it! 
We have tasted and seen it in front of us. 
So they definitely can deliver…

 

But then you have those days and plates where someone is not at 100% on duty….

Then you get the gravelax failure, the dry cod and attention to details that could and would not left the kitchen if they had a second taste and look….

Then we hit the numbers from 2-5

 

It’s as of now, it’s definitely not the worst cruise we had for food. 
For buffet, Mr says it’s good. He is a happy camper. 
He said that the eggs were better and fresher in OceanView for breakfast. 
So he put on his puppy eyes last night and said: can we please eat breakfast in OceanView? I want freshly eggs my way.

So we will see what happens when we move in Dubai to our SS. 
 

Am a bit anxious and also looking forward to Luminae! 
It will be fun to see if they have same type of failures or if they manage to keep it all over good on 9/10 every day…

 

[Norwaylady]

7 hours ago, shipfriend_max said:

Thanks for the interesting report @Norwaylady when movies are shown every evening on the Rooftop garden, are there snacks like popcorn served for free, Princess for example does so.

I have only watched Barbie so far on this cruise. It was at 14.00. So now popcorn.
 

They have never had it on any of the ships I sailed on on X. (I think it’s only Youth club that has popcorn service if they have it) 

The bar servers was stopping by now and then to check on if anyone wanted something and to collect used glasses. 

[Norwaylady]

7 hours ago, Wookie01 said:

Would be nicer if they cooked it!
Lol, too rare for my likes 😉

We will be onboard for the NZ cruise over Xmas/NY and so looking forward to it 🙂

 

They ask when you order: 

Rare/medium/well done etc.

 

So just say your preference😇
 

this meat has been prepared by Sous vide method. It had the texture of velvet. 
So it has slowly become perfectly cooked and get a beautiful velvet texture.
This is impossible to achieve in a frying pan. You need to slow cook it and the temperature is low. 

[Norwaylady]

Cruise Compass Day 11 and B2B meeting invitation 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[DaKahuna]

@Norwaylady I would like to recommend you stop by the Retreat Loung and speak to the Concierge before a turn around, if it is not too late and let them know you are in a SS on the next leg and see if you can do TAD with the other Retreat guest.  Cannot hurt to ask. 
 

[Norwaylady]

11 minutes ago, DaKahuna said:

@Norwaylady I would like to recommend you stop by the Retreat Loung and speak to the Concierge before a turn around, if it is not too late and let them know you are in a SS on the next leg and see if you can do TAD with the other Retreat guest.  Cannot hurt to ask. 
 

The captain’s club and concierge for us received a written letter Day 1. 
It said clearly that we are in a concierge cabin the first part and on next we are SS and booking number for the next part. 
 

i don’t know what TAD is short for😝😂🫣 we have never tried a suite on X😅😂😂😂🙈 

 

Fingers crossed for a great experience💙

[shipfriend_max]

1 hour ago, Norwaylady said:

The bar servers was stopping by now and then to check on if anyone wanted something and to collect used glasses. 

Okay thanks! But I assume they did not come around with snacks like popcorn but only common drinks to purchase?

[Norwaylady]

Today was a slow day😂 

I was not awake before 09.00🙈

Mr was waking up as I moved out of bed.

 

Today’s breakfast was in OceanView. 

 

I had my usual thing and Mr had his omelette😋

My “cat pellets” 😂😂🙈🐈‍⬛

 

Prefer them in milk by some fresh fruit or yoghurt. 
It’s super healthy, it’s black oats. 
Black oats are a separate oat species with a different nutritional composition than the usual white oats. There is about 50 percent more unsaturated fat and 15 percent less carbohydrates in black oats than in regular white oats. Black oats are also more resistant to disease, which results in cleaner products than regular oats. We do not need to spray our grain. Black oats have otherwise got their name because of the color of the outer shell which is black.

 

After breakfast it was straight off to the b2b meeting. 
Stopped by Al Bacio to pick up some coffee. 
Assortment for “breakfast” pastries: 

CD Guiseppe had a port talk about Oman/Muscat from 10.15. The theatre was packed and he was not ready talking when we arrived 11.05. 
So it was a little logistical challenge to get everyone in/out and start the b2b on time🤪🤪

 

 

They had a b2b meeting at 09.00 also🙃

It’s 1200 B2B guests🤩🥳 So definitely a record for me😂😂😅

300 keep their stateroom and 400 is moving! 

So you need to pack everything in your suitcase. No clothes on hangers or loose items…. 

It’s a very busy day for them due to this🤪💙

 

B2B meeting was by Mihail hotel director. 

Document officer was present and shoreX. shoreX made it clear they have space on tours in Dubai for b2b, please come by for suggestions🙂

Nothing new on the block…

 

They raffled away a champagne, specialty dinner, 2x laundry bag. 

No prices for us😝

 

We need to do face to face in Abu Dhabi going into UAD and then a full inspection for b2b arrival Dubai, since we will stamp out of UAE. 

Those on ship tours on turnaround will do this inspection when they arrive back from tour. 

We on a private tour will do it in the morning as we leave the ship. 
We are visiting the View tower on the Palm. 

 

We need to bring passports, express pass DXB-SIN, visas for Sri Lanka and India for inspection. 

The port agent will check them. 

 

After the meeting Mr decided to go to the stateroom. He has some work to take care off🤓

 

 

I decided that a little break on a sun lounger was the best option😎 mid-day is not the perfect time to go walking. It’s the warmest point of the day…. 

[Northern Aurora]

Very interesting to read the above post.  Suite/Retreat passengers did not receive a letter regarding the turnaround day (TAD) process and B2B meeting held today as all TAD procedures will happen in the Retreat Lounge for us.   The suite manager has given an outline but we will receive a detailed letter tonight.

 

Gerry

[hcat]

4 hours ago, Norwaylady said:

They ask when you order: 

Rare/medium/well done etc.

 

So just say your preference😇
 

this meat has been prepared by Sous vide method. It had the texture of velvet. 
So it has slowly become perfectly cooked and get a beautiful velvet texture.
This is impossible to achieve in a frying pan. You need to slow cook it and the temperature is low. 

 

I do not cook at all...so I had to look this up. Husb usually broils or grills outdoors.

 

"Sous vide steaks, on the other hand, can be held for several hours before you finish them by searing and serving, which means that your steaks are ready when you and your guests are."  

 

Do you think the cruise line " holds" them..then sears?

[Norwaylady]

@Northern Aurora that’s interesting. 
It’s probably due to less people moving around? 
 

Anyway, I will pack and prepare everything, so housekeeping can do their job and I can go outside for a walk and tour of the View Dubai😎

[Norwaylady]

Today it’s pool Olympics😎

 

May the best team win 🏆 

 

I took it easy in the sun overviewing the pool game. 

Around 14.45 it started to cool off and be better for a walk.

So run downstairs to change into walking shoes and clothes. 

 

It was a decent 45.minute express walk😎

 

Mr has enjoyed some working hours in the stateroom. 

Today’s canapés: 

 

It’s senior officers party today 17.15 in Eden. 

So time to change from outdoor outfit to decent evening attire💙

[Northern Aurora]

11 hours ago, Norwaylady said:

@Northern Aurora that’s interesting. 
It’s probably due to less people moving around? 
 

Anyway, I will pack and prepare everything, so housekeeping can do their job and I can go outside for a walk and tour of the View Dubai😎

My sense is that a number of folks in suites are at least B2B.  But it is clear that our procedures will be slightly different in Dubai as our immigration will take place in the Retreat Lounge.  We had to go outside in Piraeus but were escorted by the concierges.  
 

I have just seen the letter going to those in suites.  Folks who are changing staterooms are also asked to pack everything.  No leaving items on hangers.  Fortunately we are in the same suite for all three legs.  

 

 

[The_Big_M]

2 hours ago, Northern Aurora said:

Very interesting to read the above post.  Suite/Retreat passengers did not receive a letter regarding the turnaround day (TAD) process and B2B meeting held today as all TAD procedures will happen in the Retreat Lounge for us.   The suite manager has given an outline but we will receive a detailed letter tonight.

 

Gerry

Haven’t even received that outline yet, but as it’s 4 days away theres still time.

[Northern Aurora]

11 hours ago, The_Big_M said:

Haven’t even received that outline yet, but as it’s 4 days away theres still time.

Our letter was delivered to our mail slot about an hour ago.  I find it interesting that those in suites were totally unaware of the B2B meeting this am.  Different numbers are circulating regarding the number of B2B passengers but I have heard 1250.  We rarely do a single cruise leg but this may be the highest number we have experienced.

 

And I apologize to our OP for jumping into her interesting report.
 

Gerry

[catgirl411]

It is going to be really interesting for you to experience the Retreat right after Concierge Class. We just did the Retreat on Reflection. I know that the S Class Retreat experience isn’t the same as Edge but we really enjoyed the dining in Luminae.  On the S Class ships it is right next door to the MDR so we were always able to choose from either menu.  We really liked the Luminae menu and while at sea we ate there for breakfast lunch and dinner. At breakfast the pastries were superior to those in the Oceanview (pistachio danish, dulche du leche croissants) and DH had his customized omelette every morning. He even dragged himself out of bed earlier than normal to have breakfast at Luminae (not normally an early riser). 
 

We are spoiled forever. Sadly currently pricing makes it unlikely that we will do the Retreat in the near future.😢

[billc23]

3 hours ago, hcat said:

 

Do you think the cruise line " holds" them..then sears?

Restaurants (high end steak places) do hold them at a few different temps and then sear to order so that the beef has a nice sear yet is perfectly cooked throughout. There is no need to rest the meat cooked this way so it serves a restaurant well.  There is no need to hold them on a cruise ship when making  the dish shown. 

[billc23]

2 hours ago, Norwaylady said:

@Northern Aurora that’s interesting. 
It’s probably due to less people moving around? 
 

Anyway, I will pack and prepare everything, so housekeeping can do their job and I can go outside for a walk and tour of the View Dubai😎

This:

 I would like to recommend you stop by the Retreat Lounge and speak to the Concierge before a turn around, if it is not too late and let them know you are in a SS on the next leg and see if you can do TAD with the other Retreat guest. 

 

TAD = Turn Around Day

 

It will be easier and quicker as a retreat guest. Not due to fewer passengers changing rooms.

 

[Norwaylady]

1 hour ago, Northern Aurora said:

 

 

And I apologize to our OP for jumping into her interesting report.
 

Gerry

 Not interfering at all Gerry💙🙂

 

please feel free to say Hello when we invade your “house” next sailing😂😂🙂

 

We really miss the elite and above cocktail hour💙

It was a great way to be a little social for us. (Not that we don’t like each other’s company😂😂) But when we are away for a longer time, it’s nice to speak to someone else then Mr from time to time😅 

 

People are so afraid of speaking to us🫣

[KKB]

7 hours ago, Norwaylady said:

 

They had a b2b meeting at 09.00 also🙃

It’s 1200 B2B guests🤩🥳 So definitely a record for me😂😂😅

300 keep their stateroom and 400 is moving! 

So you need to pack everything in your suitcase. No clothes on hangers or loose items…. 

It’s a very busy day for them due to this🤪💙

 

Yes, I recall when this "mini world tour" opened up a lot of people were looking at B2B...or B2B2B...or B2B2B2B! (as were we!)

So I'm not suprised with the numbers. 

Bummer you can't keep anything on hangars--when we did B2B on Edge 2 years ago we could. 

I suspect the shear numbers have that one changed.

 

Great TR--thoroughly enjoying!!