Live from the 12/9 Sky Princess.

[Jadn13]

[Host CJSKIDS]

6 hours ago, zgscl said:

Thank you so much for the review! Does Princess still do the paper copies of the daily program, and if so would you mind sharing one or two? 

they have been giving the out. I will try and take some pictures of them. 
 

edited: I see that @Jadn13 was kind enough to post them. Thanks!

[Host CJSKIDS]

We are 1400 blue cruisers  and 440 elite. I haven't found out the rest yet. 

[Cruise Raider]

14 hours ago, Host CJSKIDS said:

Okay, I really dislike fish though I like shellfish. Tried fish in so many countries as well as right off our boat. Just don't like it. 
 

But taht Dover Sole tonight at Catch by Rudy....  ate about 1/3 of my husbands. It was that incredible! 
 

I really love fish, my DH can take it or leave it.  Even he loved the Catch, although he ordered the steak and lobster.  
Dover sole is one of my absolute favorites and it used to be on the Sabatini’s old menu but they’ve replaced it with a less desirable fish.  Sadly, I now have no reason to make reservations there.  The prep of their sole was just incredible when we last had it there.  

Not sure if you would be so inclined but if you get a chance to steal some sea bass off your hubby’s plate, it is also incredible.  
 

[Cruise Raider]

13 hours ago, AnyMajorCruiseDude said:

 

Thank you for that. I actually have to limit myself to two of those on each cruise .. otherwise, I’d be needing a new wardrobe.  But wow, they really are so good!  
They had such awful wine choices on the Diamond when I was on there earlier this year.  That’s when I discovered this baccarat.  We were with a group of friends so ever since then, whenever we cruise together, we all have one as our embarkation drink to celebrate.  

[kywildcatfanone]

On 12/10/2023 at 9:40 AM, Sox Fan Cruiser said:

Warning!  They changed the pepperoni for the pizza by the main pool.  I used to love the small slices that curled up slightly. Now they are big “meatball” size slices. Still good but not the same. The horror!

Yep, I usually love princess pizza, but it wasn't that good now that they have changed it 

[Host CJSKIDS]

Having a local brew on this grey, muggy and rainy day in Belize at The Wer Lizard. 

[Host CJSKIDS]

Shrimp Ceviche but let's just call it salsa with a few small pieces of shrimp. 
it is good though! 

[Steelers36]

15 hours ago, eagletwo said:

We boarded the Sky at 1:30 pm on November 25th. Sanctuary was already booked for the week. 

It would was very likely sold out more than two hours earlier.

[Steelers36]

11 minutes ago, Host CJSKIDS said:

 

 

Hi.  At least a couple of us would be in your debt if you spot JP (aka Mickey Mouse guy) on your ship and ask him why oh why isn't PCL banning smoking in casinos when obvious majority of guests do not want the indoor smoking area.

[PacnGoNow]

On 12/9/2023 at 2:06 PM, Host CJSKIDS said:

John Padgett. is at Vines. 

If you, or anyone OB, gets a chance, would you please ask JP why PCL is still a smoking casino???

 

Health conscious companies have no smoking casinos for guests and employees.

 

Is it the money?  Because, many of us avoid the casino because of the stench and our health.

 

That is, if he didn’t leave already.

TIA

Edited December 11, 2023 by PacnGoNow

[Host CJSKIDS]

I haven't seen him since day one so I don't know if he got off and was only on for the day since he lives close to port. I'll try and find out. 
 

I sat next to a machine yesterday and had to get up because there was a full ashtray sitting there. I'm not seeing much smoking in the casino but I'm honestly not in there much. 
 

did go into Churchills and it is indeed an arcade. Whatever they did to it, you can no longer smell cigar smoke at all. 

[Rick&Jeannie]

Here is a short clip of the Dover Sole being prepared tableside in The Catch on our May Iceland/Norway sailing on Sky:

 

Edited December 11, 2023 by Rick&Jeannie

[eagletwo]

5 hours ago, Steelers36 said:

It would was very likely sold out more than two hours earlier.

I agree. We just like to board late and go to our cabin. The Sanctuary is nice, but we should be able to book beforehand. 

[eagletwo]

5 hours ago, PacnGoNow said:

If you, or anyone OB, gets a chance, would you please ask JP why PCL is still a smoking casino???

 

Health conscious companies have no smoking casinos for guests and employees.

 

Is it the money?  Because, many of us avoid the casino because of the stench and our health.

 

That is, if he didn’t leave already.

TIA

We were on the Sky last week. Smoke was awful in the casino all week. I believe cruise lines tried non smoking years ago and saw their casino traffic fall a great deal. $$$$ lost. They just need to do what the airlines did and stop all smoking. Airlines are packed. 

[Steelers36]

31 minutes ago, eagletwo said:

I agree. We just like to board late and go to our cabin. The Sanctuary is nice, but we should be able to book beforehand. 

How long beforehand?

[kywildcatfanone]

24 minutes ago, eagletwo said:

We were on the Sky last week. Smoke was awful in the casino all week. I believe cruise lines tried non smoking years ago and saw their casino traffic fall a great deal. $$$$ lost. They just need to do what the airlines did and stop all smoking. Airlines are packed. 

If someone is a casino player, they have other options than cruising to gamble.

Most people don't have the option to not fly somewhere.

 

With that said,  I'm not a smoker and would prefer smoke free too, but cruise lines know most gamblers smoke.

[eagletwo]

49 minutes ago, Steelers36 said:

How long beforehand?

Book on line in the app just like making dining reservations. 

[eagletwo]

46 minutes ago, kywildcatfanone said:

If someone is a casino player, they have other options than cruising to gamble.

Most people don't have the option to not fly somewhere.

 

With that said,  I'm not a smoker and would prefer smoke free too, but cruise lines know most gamblers smoke.

I agree, the cruise lines tried years ago and it cost them $$$$$. Most land restaurants don’t allow smoking anymore and they are still in business. 

[Sox Fan Cruiser]

2 hours ago, eagletwo said:

We were on the Sky last week. Smoke was awful in the casino all week. I believe cruise lines tried non smoking years ago and saw their casino traffic fall a great deal. $$$$ lost. They just need to do what the airlines did and stop all smoking. Airlines are packed. 

I agree!  I would walk by it on the way to the bathroom and the smell was just awful. Kept me out of there all week. 

[Host CJSKIDS]

I have to say. Even with dealing with this large group on board, service has been exceptionally great! 

[Steelers36]

2 hours ago, eagletwo said:

Book on line in the app just like making dining reservations. 

So, only those who book way early, book Suites, or are Elite or Platinum would get a chance at a lounger.  Pretty much the way it is now if you sub early arriver at terminal for early booker.

 

Nothing is going to help those who do not have priority boarding on a Caribbean voyage.  

Edited December 12, 2023 by Steelers36

[Host CJSKIDS]

An exceptional waiter makes a world of difference and I can tell you that if you are lucky enough to get this happy guy, your dinner will be a great one. 

[Host CJSKIDS]

The DRO on The Sky is Ciprian Houdreag and he has done an incredible job with his crew. Some of the best we have seen. Victor from Mexico is an assistant manager who also is up in the Sanctuary and I have to give props to him as well. 
 

Amit and Romeo at Vines as well as Amel, Benjie and Raisa  at take Five rock! 

[minniegidget]

1 hour ago, Host CJSKIDS said:

An exceptional waiter makes a world of difference and I can tell you that if you are lucky enough to get this happy guy, your dinner will be a great one. 

What restaurant is he in?