LIVE from Regal NYE Cruise 27DEC-07JAN

[bethfelk]

[helenb]

I didn’t see a lot of people in the pools yesterday, but we were in the hot tubs. They were warm but not HOT. 
 

We have early dinner, but brought our own drinks to lunch and dinner, knowing that we couldn’t get them in the dining room. 
 

Not sure who the band is… would have to use the app (which I can’t right now since I am on CC…).

[bethfelk]

14 minutes ago, Wishing on a star said:

Can anyone tell us who the Princess 'party' Band is onboard?

That first meal looks pretty good!  (they have changed the menus up a bit, first night menu was not the greatest when we last cruised Regal..  that is one night we skipped the MDR!)

We love the Regal,  and I am looking forward to reading your updates!

I believe the one considered the party/house band would be Mute Out Loud. They are from Barbados they said and quite good, a mix of classic rock, pop, and country so far. We listened to them last night and really enjoyed it

[Wishing on a star]

Thanks!  I had mentioned the singer/band onboard when we last sailed...  It seems that Take Five is more what used to be called 'middle of the road'

Sounds like the band will be great for NEW YEARS EVE!

 

Edited December 28, 2023 by Wishing on a star

[bethfelk]

Drink #1 from Vernan🇮🇳. Pineapple mimosa, Heavy on the champagne and light on the pineapple lol

[bethfelk]

I enjoyed the CC meetup earlier today, thank you to @helenb for hosting it! Now as promised, reading. And soon rum. And as info for any book pics I post, yes I only read children’s novels in my pleasure reading bc I read enough heavy stuff for school lol. Rn I am reading about pirates and it is a great series

[bethfelk]

Didn’t take pics but I had a fun time in the hot tub. Had a pineapple mojito, not sweet enough in my opinion, a Mai Tai, very good, and a Bahama Breeze, very good. Now eating a gluten free grilled cheese from room service before we head to our next activity of the scavenger hunt 

[nini]

I also really like their "Traditional" Mai Tais.

[bethfelk]

Paradise punch from Komang🇵🇭 And enjoying the acoustic in the piazza from Bellini’s. Had a Bellini before but did not like it so my mom is finishing it. Tonight is a formal night but we decided not to participate bc we want to watch OU’s bowl game tonight and so we are wearing OU gear

[avonlady6390]

Make sure you have a dirty banana it's a frozen drink with cream kaluha bananas and rum.😀

[PacnGoNow]

1 hour ago, bethfelk said:

Paradise punch from Komang🇵🇭 And enjoying the acoustic in the piazza from Bellini’s. Had a Bellini before but did not like it so my mom is finishing it. Tonight is a formal night but we decided not to participate bc we want to watch OU’s bowl game tonight and so we are wearing OU gear

Go Sooners!

[atakkat]

3 hours ago, bethfelk said:

Didn’t take pics but I had a fun time in the hot tub. Had a pineapple mojito, not sweet enough in my opinion, a Mai Tai, very good, and a Bahama Breeze, very good. Now eating a gluten free grilled cheese from room service before we head to our next activity of the scavenger hunt 

How was the GF bread? Tolerable? I seldom eat the GF bread anymore but it might be nice to have the option.

[sunsetme]

when are the plus desserts available?

[bethfelk]

1 hour ago, atakkat said:

How was the GF bread? Tolerable? I seldom eat the GF bread anymore but it might be nice to have the option.

Quite good imo! They bring it every night at dinner too. As far as I can tell it’s baked on ship and better than any store bought brand I’m aware of 

[bethfelk]

Kraken and coke from Ahdnan🇵🇭 as we watch the game that is quickly becoming a slaughter lol. We enjoyed a nice (and very fast, shoutout Jeffrey and Arren) dinner and the Bravo show before coming here to casino bar

[bethfelk]

1 hour ago, sunsetme said:

when are the plus desserts available?

Not sure, I will look around tomorrow but that is not of much interest to me tbh since I do not think any of them are gluten free

[2and2]

8 minutes ago, bethfelk said:

Kraken and coke from Ahdnan🇵🇭 as we watch the game that is quickly becoming a slaughter lol. We enjoyed a nice (and very fast, shoutout Jeffrey and Arren) dinner and the Bravo show before coming here to casino bar

How did you find out where to watch the Sooners game.

[redtop101]

when are the plus desserts available
 

I saw them at the gelato station on deck 5 near International Cafe. Also I think you can substitute for a slice of the giant cakes in a display at International Cafe. 

[bethfelk]

Pineapple and vanilla vodka, and I spoke too soon about this game. BMFS!

[bethfelk]

Starting the morning with some Zumba and breakfast from the IC

[helenb]

16 hours ago, bethfelk said:

Not sure, I will look around tomorrow but that is not of much interest to me tbh since I do not think any of them are gluten free

Most of the day, I think. I saw the big cakes at International Cafe, and they had them (and the premiere ice cream desserts) at the gelato place in the atrium.

[CruzinNoony]

We disembarked the Regal as you were getting on.  We had an awesome Christmas cruise.  Food and service was fantastic. In my opinion, the cruise director Allie and her assistant CD Matt were the best ever.  I will be following your "live from".  Thanks so much for taking the time to do it.

[bethfelk]

Busy and fun day today, spent reading, hot tub, trivia, and now we have been enjoying the abba dance party. We are not planning to get off the ship in Jamaica, but booked Sabatini’s which we are excited about 

[nini]

12 hours ago, bethfelk said:

Busy and fun day today, spent reading, hot tub, trivia, and now we have been enjoying the abba dance party. We are not planning to get off the ship in Jamaica, but booked Sabatini’s which we are excited about 

 

I am looking forward to your impressions of Sabatini's.

[atakkat]

How did they accommodate your GF at Sabatini’s? And have you tried the GF pizza yet?