Rare cruiseypop Posted November 12, 2023 #1 Share Posted November 12, 2023 This post was recognized by Host CJSKIDS! "Thank you for taking the time to post from your cruise. Please think about posting a review on our review board when you return. Enjoy your sailing!" cruiseypop was awarded the badge '"Live from...."' and 10 points. Very smooth embarkation. The casino is hot, hot, hot. I will try to post event listings and pics throughout the cruise. So far, everything is excellent. Such a gorgeous, new ship. And Gigi's had the best lunch. The veal pasta I think was the best Italian dish I've ever had! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLM3164 Posted November 12, 2023 #2 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Following as we board next Saturday. If you could post the MDR menus for each evening I’d appreciate it! But I understand if the casino is hot, hot, hot then you may not have time for my request. Enjoy your cruise! Look forward to seeing anything you or anyone else on board posts on this Live thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseypop Posted November 12, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Within 15 minutes of the casino opening after departure, I already his a $500+ jackpot! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseypop Posted November 12, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Here's the event listings for Nov 11. I want to call it the patter, but it has been renamed and it is officially the "Princess Event Listings" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLM3164 Posted November 12, 2023 #5 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Interesting the Patter still lists Bistro Sur La Mer and not The Catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare donswife Posted November 12, 2023 #6 Share Posted November 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, KLM3164 said: Interesting the Patter still lists Bistro Sur La Mer and not The Catch. Has it changed yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLM3164 Posted November 12, 2023 #7 Share Posted November 12, 2023 43 minutes ago, donswife said: Has it changed yet? IDK as I don’t board until next Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseypop Posted November 12, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted November 12, 2023 So I ate at the buffet tonight. There is a themed night every night. Now, I've eaten at A LOT of buffets over the years. I've been to many in Vegas, Indian Casinos at home and even those like Old Country Buffet and local Chinese buffets. And tonight had to be one of the best buffets I've ever had. The seasoning and flavoring was incredible for buffet food. The variety was good and the German selections were top notch. And the food was really good quality. Good Job Princess! This was definitely not on the cheap -- which so many buffets can be. I've attached the schedule of buffet themes. 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseypop Posted November 12, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Here's the menu for the main dining room for Saturday November 11 - the Princess Sailaway dinner. With all my specialty dining reservations and the themed nights in the buffet, don't think I will even make it to the dining room once this cruise! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvre Posted November 12, 2023 #10 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Was on the Discovery for Halloween Cruise . The casino was super-hot first day and half, lots of big wins, after that all downhill. I think that was planned Agree the veal ravioli was the best and pizza good! Did 360 2nd time and it was great. Comedian was also great! Have a great time! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare New2cruise2022 Posted November 12, 2023 #11 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Great start to your live! Thanks for sharing pics of menus and the event listings. It is both helpful and exciting as we plan for our cruise that is still more than three months away! I will be keeping a close watch on this thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise-mom Posted November 12, 2023 #12 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Following 😀 Thanks for posting the events/patter and menus etc. We will be doing this route in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseypop Posted November 12, 2023 Author #13 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Up early this morning, thought I would beat everyone to the casino, but nope, about 20 early risers ahead of me. Well, I'm not sure if they are still up from last night or up this morning. Coffee in the Intl Cafe is really good this morning. Funny, I forget the "cream" in the pitcher is actual cream, not half n half like Starbucks. I need just a drop! Bistro sur la mer signage has changed to "The Catch", but it appears the bistro is still functioning. So, I believe it hasn't switched over yet. It wasn't at all busy when I've walked by. Gorgeous sunrise this morning, we're almost halfway down the coast of Baja. Calm seas. The people on this cruise seem to have a good, happy spirit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseypop Posted November 12, 2023 Author #14 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Good Morning Sunshine! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLM3164 Posted November 12, 2023 #15 Share Posted November 12, 2023 1 hour ago, cruiseypop said: Good Morning Sunshine! Have you been out on the open decks this morning? Is it still cool weather or starting to get warmer as you head south? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare New2cruise2022 Posted November 12, 2023 #16 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Great pics! Keep em coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTAK Posted November 12, 2023 #17 Share Posted November 12, 2023 4 hours ago, Cruise-mom said: Following 😀 Thanks for posting the events/patter and menus etc. We will be doing this route in January. X2. It is especially helpful for us as we will be first time Princess cruisers. We were supposed to be on this Nov. 11 sailing but had to reschedule for January. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofewcruises Posted November 12, 2023 #18 Share Posted November 12, 2023 15 hours ago, KLM3164 said: Following as we board next Saturday. If you could post the MDR menus for each evening I’d appreciate it! But I understand if the casino is hot, hot, hot then you may not have time for my request. Enjoy your cruise! Look forward to seeing anything you or anyone else on board posts on this Live thread. Please Google these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLM3164 Posted November 12, 2023 #19 Share Posted November 12, 2023 45 minutes ago, toofewcruises said: Please Google these Thanks for the suggestion but I’d prefer to see the menus from this week’s cruise as I’ll be on the exact same cruise next week. The menus I found online aren’t current for the 7 day Mexican Riviera sailing. I’m trying to plan which nights we will do specialty dining as we have 2 included in our cruise. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseypop Posted November 12, 2023 Author #20 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Mid 70's on the upper deck. Just perfect weather, it's warm, sunny and perfect for sitting out in the sun. Weather forecasts for Mexico in in the 80's and 90's and high humidity, so I guess enjoy this while we can! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseypop Posted November 12, 2023 Author #21 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Wifi speeds have been decent enough for me. I've been able to do anything I have wanted. Wifi calling works ok, a little congested, but nothing too bad. Photo uploads/downloads work fine. Tiktok, facebook all work OK. Youtube is fine to watch on laptop/tablet. Most everything works fine. Evenings are a little congested. Very early morning seems to be the fastest. I wouldn't try to stream a 4K movie, but I think it might actually work fine. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseypop Posted November 12, 2023 Author #22 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Well, it's not a hand pay, but I will take $139 Yay! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseypop Posted November 13, 2023 Author #23 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Princess has raised the bar Tonight I went to the 360 Experience, a new experiential dining experience that is a visual and taste experience like none other. This was a first class experience, something I would expect Walt Disney World to pull off. It is part movie and part dinner. Imagine watching someone prepare lemon pasta in Italy on a 360 wrap around screen around your dining area and then within a few moments they bring the very same dish to you. It was almost emotionally overwhelming. This is will be hard for other cruise lines to top. And now they have the computerized projection system in place they can adapt and change the experience for the future. Princess really needs someone to come over and promote this new feature.... John Heald are you listening? Several perfect courses were served with impeccable timing in this 90 minute show. Whether you are one person or a group of people, this is truly a must see. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseypop Posted November 13, 2023 Author #24 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Captains Welcome Dinner. Here are the main dining room menus for Sunday, November 12. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mennisdiller Posted November 13, 2023 #25 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Thank you for letting us live vicariously through you. We board the ship at the end of December. Do you know if there's a dress code for 360? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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