Rare morpheusofthesea Posted November 21, 2023 Author #26 Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) Went by the smoking only casino slot machine room (18 slots) behind the Sports Bar and the sign today was changed from smoking to NO Smoking....???? What is this all about? Edited November 21, 2023 by morpheusofthesea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Morgsmom Posted November 21, 2023 #27 Share Posted November 21, 2023 22 hours ago, morpheusofthesea said: . For example, they demanded sitting together in the YC restaurant, no tables for 18, so had to push together 4 tops. That is fine. But what isn't fine is they wanted these tables reserved whether their party was all together present or not. This is akin to 'chair hogging' on the pool deck, depriving other YC guests of a table in an overcrowded sailing. That's ridiculous and hopefully was not allowed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsTabbyKats Posted November 21, 2023 #28 Share Posted November 21, 2023 22 hours ago, morpheusofthesea said: Had lunch today at the Hola Taco specialty Restaurant. All one can eat for $18.(Ocean Cay Day). . The quesadillas were not as salty even with cheese as last month. Food is so subjective and we find it differing every time we cruise always having our same favorites. It was such a beautiful day on Ocean Cay that we knew it would be over crowded at Ocean House. With 330 YC guests and seating for 168, there would be inconveniences. There are a couple of big groups in the Yacht Club and they are very demanding. For example, they demanded sitting together in the YC restaurant, no tables for 18, so had to push together 4 tops. That is fine. But what isn't fine is they wanted these tables reserved whether their party was all together present or not. This is akin to 'chair hogging' on the pool deck, depriving other YC guests of a table in an overcrowded sailing. I was thinking this was a joke (table for 18), but I guess not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perakcruiser Posted November 21, 2023 #29 Share Posted November 21, 2023 13 hours ago, morpheusofthesea said: We are sorry we booked and are going next month on Explora 1 instead of staying with the Seascape. But we all look so forward to your Explora observations! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittyCruz Posted November 21, 2023 #30 Share Posted November 21, 2023 We will be on the Seascape next week, wondering what the Shrimp (cocktail and otherwise) situation is like for dining in YC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted November 21, 2023 #31 Share Posted November 21, 2023 On 11/20/2023 at 2:11 PM, morpheusofthesea said: For example, they demanded sitting together in the YC restaurant, no tables for 18, so had to push together 4 tops. That is fine. But what isn't fine is they wanted these tables reserved whether their party was all together present or not. This is akin to 'chair hogging' on the pool deck, depriving other YC guests of a table in an overcrowded sailing. I agree 100%. I hope the YC management informed them that it would only be done when their group was present vs permanently. It's unfair to the other guest. The other guest should be encourage to demand what they want for seating arrangements just as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare morpheusofthesea Posted November 21, 2023 Author #32 Share Posted November 21, 2023 3 hours ago, MsTabbyKats said: I was thinking this was a joke (table for 18), but I guess not. I leave the joke telling to @JAGR. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare morpheusofthesea Posted November 21, 2023 Author #33 Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, DaKahuna said: I agree 100%. I hope the YC management informed them that it would only be done when their group was present vs permanently. It's unfair to the other guest. The other guest should be encourage to demand what they want for seating arrangements just as well. We can all agree with your sentiment. But when 'some' come aboard with large groups they can become very demanding. Presently 'heard' that the YC Restaurant is down 6 waiters. When asked why management did not 'pull' 6 waiters from other restaurants the reply was "They are not yet up to YC standards." P.S. Reminds me of a cruise years ago on Cunard Princess. Main dining was short of wait staff so management pulled deck hands from their deck swabbing and put them in waiters garb. A table mate asked for fresh ground pepper on his meal and the "waiter" was grinding the mill upside down. Edited November 21, 2023 by morpheusofthesea p.s. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted November 21, 2023 #34 Share Posted November 21, 2023 4 hours ago, perakcruiser said: But we all look so forward to your Explora observations! So am I but so far (based on what I've read), I'm glad that I didn't take the chance and book Explora I. Maybe after the wrinkles are ironed out..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare morpheusofthesea Posted November 22, 2023 Author #35 Share Posted November 22, 2023 3 hours ago, KittyCruz said: We will be on the Seascape next week, wondering what the Shrimp (cocktail and otherwise) situation is like for dining in YC. Rich Shrimp Cocktail is on tomorrow’s menu. So perhaps one can have a standing order. This is one of the reasons we requested to have the same table every evening with the same waiter of the maitre d (I also added we like to tip extra). In order to be accommodated one has to be ‘flexible’ in one’s dining times. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAGR Posted November 22, 2023 #36 Share Posted November 22, 2023 3 hours ago, morpheusofthesea said: I leave the joke telling to @JAGR. Why the attack? I thought we made our peace! SMH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare morpheusofthesea Posted November 22, 2023 Author #37 Share Posted November 22, 2023 6 minutes ago, JAGR said: Why the attack? I thought we made our peace! SMH No attack. It is meant as a compliment to your great storytelling. A true raconteur. “Be careful of what you say for fear of being misunderstood.” Oscar Wilde 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare blueslily Posted November 22, 2023 #38 Share Posted November 22, 2023 11 hours ago, morpheusofthesea said: Saw it covered up on second floor of the Jungle pool. Thanks. Does that mean it is out of service or just covered when not in use? Sorry if that is a silly question. Just hoping it can be used in 3 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare morpheusofthesea Posted November 22, 2023 Author #39 Share Posted November 22, 2023 11 minutes ago, blueslily said: Thanks. Does that mean it is out of service or just covered when not in use? Sorry if that is a silly question. Just hoping it can be used in 3 weeks. Covered from abuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare morpheusofthesea Posted November 22, 2023 Author #40 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Tonight’s Chora Theatre production is called “Young at Heart “. Same production was called “Let’s Dance “ for months prior. Thought this group was not as good this time. Lacked energy, just going through the motions, forgetable. (Nobody has ever built a monument to a critic). Noticed this cruise everyone (guests) got to the show on time. Very little coming and going during the performance( a fluke?). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare blueslily Posted November 22, 2023 #41 Share Posted November 22, 2023 48 minutes ago, morpheusofthesea said: Covered from abuse. Oh man. That's crazy. Are people still abusing the elevator key pad? Any news on the repairs to them and the glass for the Bridge of Sighs? Or, was it the other glass walk way that had the damage and was roped off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare morpheusofthesea Posted November 22, 2023 Author #42 Share Posted November 22, 2023 9 minutes ago, blueslily said: Oh man. That's crazy. Are people still abusing the elevator key pad? Any news on the repairs to them and the glass for the Bridge of Sighs? Or, was it the other glass walk way that had the damage and was roped off? Glad you asked. It was the Infinity Bridge, deck 8, starboard side, glass foot bridge that HAS been repaired. Only one elevator keypad deck 7 still needs to be repaired. Bridge of Sighs is deck 18 stern which can accommodate wheelchairs and has always been okay as I recall. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare morpheusofthesea Posted November 22, 2023 Author #43 Share Posted November 22, 2023 At tonight's Chora theatre performance we noticed something new has been added. To the left of the stage is a spot lit person giving the show hand signs for the hearing impaired. Might become distracting for the normal hearing audience on the port side of the stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare morpheusofthesea Posted November 22, 2023 Author #44 Share Posted November 22, 2023 One of the best duo acts on board the ship is "Duo Music Show". very talented. I took a short clip video. Will try to post many clips when home with better internet connection. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare blueslily Posted November 22, 2023 #45 Share Posted November 22, 2023 7 hours ago, morpheusofthesea said: Glad you asked. It was the Infinity Bridge, deck 8, starboard side, glass foot bridge that HAS been repaired. Only one elevator keypad deck 7 still needs to be repaired. Bridge of Sighs is deck 18 stern which can accommodate wheelchairs and has always been okay as I recall. Thanks. This is great news that repairs have been made. It was sad to read that such a newish ship had damage already. Darn cruisers need to behave 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare morpheusofthesea Posted November 22, 2023 Author #46 Share Posted November 22, 2023 10 minutes ago, blueslily said: Thanks. This is great news that repairs have been made. It was sad to read that such a newish ship had damage already. Darn cruisers need to behave 😃 Better group of passengers than summer months. Though i took a clandestine photo of a ball capped, shorts wearing YC guest with his bare feet propped up on the sofa of the TopSail Lounge. Where is Tony S ? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare morpheusofthesea Posted November 22, 2023 Author #47 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Today is another beautiful, mild day anchored off George Town, Grand Cayman. Tender port. Takes 15 minutes to load 2-3 called tender numbers of about 30 guests per number and another 20 minute tender ride to shore.MSC arranged tours do not need tender tickets. They congregate at different spots on the ship and are escorted down to the tenders. No time changes so far so less likely to video pier runners this cruise mixing up their time to get back to the ship. Here is a short video I took with a happy ending. It is always nice to cruise with a group of fellow passengers that root 'for the home team' than ridicule and chastise. All aboard at 3:15 pm. IMG_1404.m4v 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittyCruz Posted November 22, 2023 #48 Share Posted November 22, 2023 15 hours ago, morpheusofthesea said: Rich Shrimp Cocktail is on tomorrow’s menu. So perhaps one can have a standing order. This is one of the reasons we requested to have the same table every evening with the same waiter of the maitre d (I also added we like to tip extra). In order to be accommodated one has to be ‘flexible’ in one’s dining times. Thank you! I will do our best (tip of the green) to ensure we have the same waiter each night. our last RC cruise our head waiter did quite well in the tip arena when on day 3 he started bringing extra shrimp cocktails or other shrimp appetizers "just in case" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare morpheusofthesea Posted November 22, 2023 Author #49 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Here is some news one can use. The last tender was called to go ashore, number 56 at 11:56 am. After this at 12:05 it was announced no one needed a tender ticket to jump on a tender going ashore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyjjs Posted November 22, 2023 #50 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Have you noticed if they're showing any American sports (Monday night football) in the Sports Bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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