Majestic Princess in Sydney today - 4th November 2023

[Kiwi_cruiser]

Majestic Princess arriving in Sydney this morning for the first time this season:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Cbtours]

16 minutes ago, Kiwi_cruiser said:

Majestic Princess arriving in Sydney this morning for the first time this season:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whoo hoo. Makes my March 2024 voyage a bit closer 🥰

[MicCanberra]

Looking good 

[aussielozzie18]

Long queues to board in the rain…

 

 

 

[MMDown Under]

I don't understand why people join a long queue to embark a ship, esp in the rain.  There are lots of nice cafes nearby to have a drink and rest until the queue gets smaller.  

[Jean C]

13 minutes ago, MMDown Under said:

I don't understand why people join a long queue to embark a ship, esp in the rain.  There are lots of nice cafes nearby to have a drink and rest until the queue gets smaller.  

The buffet, the buffet, all you can stuff yourself with, hehehe 😋

[arxcards]

She sure is in Sydney, but not for long. 

 

The queue was shorter at the front, and we were in the dining room just after noon. 

 

First day in port for the season means delays via border force. Boarding started just after noon and all were aboard by 4. Check-in is rapid now that covid is out of the way.

 

Just backing-out now. Time to be cruising!!

[arxcards]

[cheznandy]

Have a great cruise Geoff and Barb!!

[arxcards]

7 minutes ago, cheznandy said:

Have a great cruise Geoff and Barb!!

Thanks Chez, 

We will have to compare notes vs Brilliance.

[Maple30]

We'll be on the Majestic on Tuesday and have a few questions please.

 

Do they have Australian power points or do we need to bring adapters?

 

Is the inside temperature cool? I'm just starting to pack today and not sure what to pack. We've found HAL's ship's dining rooms to be on the cool side.

 

Someone's who been on a longer cruise may know this. Does Princess still have designated formal/dressy nights?

Thanks for any information and enjoy your cruise😃

 

[By The Bay]

1 hour ago, Maple30 said:

Do they have Australian power points or do we need to bring adapters? Yes

 

Is the inside temperature cool? I'm just starting to pack today and not sure what to pack. We've found HAL's ship's dining rooms to be on the cool side. Depends, not for me but sometimes it is for my wife.

 

Someone's who been on a longer cruise may know this. Does Princess still have designated formal/dressy nights? Yes. As a guide, a 7 day cruise has 2 formal nights. Not everyone dresses to impress.

Thanks for any information and enjoy your cruise😃

 

 

Edited November 4, 2023 by By The Bay

[By The Bay]

18 hours ago, arxcards said:

She sure is in Sydney, but not for long. 

 

The queue was shorter at the front, and we were in the dining room just after noon. 

 

First day in port for the season means delays via border force. Boarding started just after noon and all were aboard by 4. Check-in is rapid now that covid is out of the way.

 

Just backing-out now. Time to be cruising!!

What time did you join the queue?

[arxcards]

1 hour ago, By The Bay said:

What time did you join the queue?

Around 11. We only did that to make sure we were under cover if it rained. Check-in was advertised as open at 1pm, so we hadn't complaints in waiting. It was much easier than the first of season last year.

[c-boy]

On 11/4/2023 at 3:15 PM, Jean C said:

The buffet, the buffet, all you can stuff yourself with, hehehe 😋

The Ole squat and gobble 

[arxcards]

Speaking of squat & gobble, a picture of our ex-pm in the concierge lounge - sorry, can't be unseen.

[jwattle]

9 hours ago, Maple30 said:

We'll be on the Majestic on Tuesday and have a few questions please.

 

Do they have Australian power points or do we need to bring adapters?

 

Is the inside temperature cool? I'm just starting to pack today and not sure what to pack. We've found HAL's ship's dining rooms to be on the cool side.

 

Someone's who been on a longer cruise may know this. Does Princess still have designated formal/dressy nights?

Thanks for any information and enjoy your cruise😃

 

See you onboard, we join then too!

[jwattle]

We had a great view from 6Head at The Rocks, watching and gazing, waiting to join on Tuesday for a back to back. Thank you Sydney for a lovely hospitality while we're here!

[NSWP]

Geoff I waved to you this arvo as you passed Batemans Bay, heading south. Too far out though, 40 miles out, lol. Enjoy the remainder.

[NSWP]

2 hours ago, c-boy said:

The Ole squat and gobble 

Scrum down, lol.

[MicCanberra]

On 11/4/2023 at 4:26 PM, arxcards said:

Bon voyage

[arxcards]

11 hours ago, Maple30 said:

We'll be on the Majestic on Tuesday and have a few questions please.

 

Do they have Australian power points or do we need to bring adapters?

 

Is the inside temperature cool? I'm just starting to pack today and not sure what to pack. We've found HAL's ship's dining rooms to be on the cool side.

 

Someone's who been on a longer cruise may know this. Does Princess still have designated formal/dressy nights?

Thanks for any information and enjoy your cruise😃

 

Outlets vary by cabin type. Each cabin will have a single Aussie outlet, plus a minimum of 2 x USB-A sockets. There are also US & Euro socjets, so if you have a pon adaptor, you gain an extra outlet.

 

The inside temperature is pretty neutral. 

 

Princess still has formal nights. You should get two, with the 2nd one also having a white & gold theme.

[aussielozzie18]

Sockets in standard balcony

 

 

 

 

[aussielozzie18]

Absolutely stunning day in Eden today.  View from upper deck of water shuttle returning to ship.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[NSWP]

Some strong winds on Far South Coast, might be a rocky ride back to Steak and Kidney, tonight.