Shogun Live From The Sea Princess

[davidnsteph]

Shogun,

We're really enjoying reading your ongoing review. Very entertaining. We loved the Sea Princess, and we'll hopefully find another opportunity to cruise on her again.

DavidnSteph

[JWJs]

[quote name='Shogun']Hi Folks,

The Deck Police are two of the Deck Attendants who tag your chair with a luggage tag which has a note saying your stuff can be collected from deck 12 etc, they write the time on the ticket, if you are not back in your chair by the time they do there next patrol they lift your stuff.
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[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=Teal]Hope they don't run out of luggage tags! What an excellent way to police chair hogs and help passengers to get a pool chair without the risk of being [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=Teal]intimidated by a chair hog claiming perceived territory.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[FunForUs]

Hi,
What kind of activities do they have during the day on the Sea Princess? Hopefully they have Trivia? We are looking at an Alaska cruise out of San Francisco. Thanks for all of the information that you are sharing, Shirley

[nailsmhc79]

Hi Shogun

I'm really enjoying reading your posts. From what I can gather the Sea Princess will be in drydock in San Francisco starting September 10 or so up till our September 25 Panama Canal cruise.

Would really appreciate if you could verify those dates and if anyone can enlighten us to what will be done to the ship during the drydocking.

[BayCalif-Ariz R Us]

Sea Princess is scheduled from Sept 11, 2009 [San Francisco Arrival] until Sept 25, 2009 [San Francisco Departure] to be in for dry dock or some kind of work.

Alan

[trikeman]

[quote name='Shogun']Hi Folks,

The Deck Police are two of the Deck Attendants who tag your chair with a luggage tag which has a note saying your stuff can be collected from deck 12 etc, they write the time on the ticket, if you are not back in your chair by the time they do there next patrol they lift your stuff.

So today three times I was not in my chair when they patroled but I was there on there next so after each ticket so my stuff was not removed.

Just won at the Casino not happy won on a progressive machine so got the jackpot, but could of got less for less points as progressive was won last week and had not had time to build up.

yours Shogun[/quote]

Thank you for the answer, now I know. We didn't have that problem when we cruised on the Sea Princess in October the temps during the day were from 30F to 50F. Not to many brave souls sitting around out by the pool.
Jim

[robanddiane]

Hi Shogun, Love a drink on holiday, can you let me know the price of the bottles of Grolsch as in 14 nights we might drink one or two.

[pretenda]

[SIZE=3][COLOR=mediumturquoise]Hi Shogun[/COLOR][/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3][COLOR=mediumturquoise]Really enjoying this thread. Pleased the Casino has been a little kind too!!:)[/COLOR][/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3][COLOR=mediumturquoise]Please could you tell me if the casino has a good range of slots (I know you said they were old-style) and if there are plenty of them. Also, how the size of the casino compares to the Emerald Princess, Crown Princess etc. Interested as we shall be on Sea P next year.[/COLOR][/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3][COLOR=mediumturquoise]Have a wonderful time.:D[/COLOR][/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3][COLOR=mediumturquoise]Glenda and Tony[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[Shogun]

Hi there all,

Casino is smallest in the fleet, Princess reckons Brits do not like to gamble,

Machines are not as good as Emerald, However tables there is at least one of every game type.

Today while in lift Alarm went of saying get off at next stop, at first some folk were concerned at hearing the alarm, but as lift is the on used by doctors worked out, that as soon as we got of it went straight to deck 4 then straight to 14 lift was locked out for a short time.

Rant time, sitting here it was muster drill a couple got up to go and an old bloke said sit down its a waste of time ship is not going to sink, so that sat down, Princess needs to do more to get folk to go to muster drill.

How about only issuing life jackets to you at muster drill, that way we can see if these muppets can swim,

Montego Bay today did ships tour very nice river rafting, lunch, tour of bannana plantation free drinks etc. There were Police at the Estate and guards following us about, we stopped at shops on way back again it was gated to keep locals out. Not sure how safe this stop is shopping girl was giving out list of do not go here do not do this etc. May be ship tours or good local tours is the way to go.


New folk very much same as last lot the newly wed or nearly dead, Ok may be not as bad but you get the idea.

Will ask about dry dock, try and post tomorrow details.


yours Shogun

[pretenda]

[SIZE=3][COLOR=royalblue]Perhaps some Brits don't gamble as much - don't think we fit in that category!!!:)[/COLOR][/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3][COLOR=royalblue]Oh well - I'm sure we'll find some machine to lose our money in.:eek: [/COLOR][/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3][COLOR=royalblue]Thank you for the updates and info and enjoy the rest of your cruise![/COLOR][/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3][COLOR=royalblue]Glenda and Tony[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[wishful thinking]

[quote name='pretenda'][SIZE=3][COLOR=royalblue]Perhaps some Brits don't gamble as much - don't think we fit in that category!!!:)[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE=3][COLOR=royalblue]Oh well - I'm sure we'll find some machine to lose our money in.:eek: [/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE=3][COLOR=royalblue]Thank you for the updates and info and enjoy the rest of your cruise![/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE=3][COLOR=royalblue]Glenda and Tony[/COLOR][/SIZE][/quote]

And I sure look forward to a 'little flutter'!!!!:D It's the only time I do when on a cruise.

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[CENTER][CENTER][COLOR=blue][FONT="]SEA PRINCESS[/FONT][/COLOR][/CENTER][/CENTER]
[CENTER][CENTER]was called Adonia[/CENTER]
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[CENTER]so when built it was for the UK market.
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[pretenda]

[SIZE=3][COLOR=royalblue]Yes I know - I've sailed on her as Adonia so am familiar with the layout - but thought Princess might have added in a few more slots after she transeferred back. Was also on PandO Oceana last year which is the same class ship - not much of a casino on that either![/COLOR][/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3][COLOR=royalblue]Oh well, think I'll cope!:)[/COLOR][/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3][COLOR=#4169e1]G&T[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[pretenda]

[SIZE=3][COLOR=royalblue]It's good fun isn't it the "flutter" on board! We don't gamble much outside of the cruise ship environment (although I must admit to the odd (9 or so) trips to Vegas)!:D[/COLOR][/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3][COLOR=royalblue]Off on the Crown later this month!! I see you will be sailing on the Grand in February - have a great cruise.:)[/COLOR][/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3][COLOR=royalblue]Glenda and Tony[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[caber]

Hi Shogun,
Just to let you know we arrived home safely. Good journey apart from a little turbulance (quite scarey).
It was nice to meet you and Mrs Shogun and put a face to the name.
Enjoy the rest of your cruise and say hi to the other cc folks.
Look after Sea Princess for us. We had a great cruise.
:):):)

[CruisinChris]

[quote name='timespliters'][CENTER][CENTER][COLOR=blue][FONT="]SEA PRINCESS[/FONT][/COLOR][/CENTER][/CENTER]
[CENTER][CENTER]was called Adonia


so when built it was for the UK market.
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Incorrect. The ship was built for the North American market and launched as Sea Princess. She was transferred to P&O for a time (as Adonia) and has now returned to Princess as Sea Princess. She is marketed heavily in the UK because she offers a 14 night Caribbean cruise with a UK-friendly port of embarkation in Barbados.

[yorky]

Just got our cabin assignment and a nice upgrade from an outside fully obstructed GG to a standard none obstructed. EE

Very happy

[Shogun]

Hi All,

Caber, very nice to have cruised with you, hope we will cruise together again,

the bite count has got up got munched big time in Jamica,

sea day to day start bright and sunny only got one ticket so far today from deck police,

shopping lady doing her thing but its coming through on speakers, not good could give Mrs Shogun ideas.

take care all

yours Shogun

[wishful thinking]

[quote name='pretenda'][SIZE=3][COLOR=royalblue]It's good fun isn't it the "flutter" on board! We don't gamble much outside of the cruise ship environment (although I must admit to the odd (9 or so) trips to Vegas)!:D[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE=3][COLOR=royalblue]Off on the Crown later this month!! I see you will be sailing on the Grand in February - have a great cruise.:)[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE=3][COLOR=royalblue]Glenda and Tony[/COLOR][/SIZE][/quote]

You have a great cruise too! Don't know about you but can't WAIT for some warm sunshine.

[newport dave]

[quote name='robanddiane']Hi Shogun, Love a drink on holiday, can you let me know the price of the bottles of Grolsch as in 14 nights we might drink one or two.[/quote]


Just got back from Sea Princess this morning, Grolsh is $5.95 a bottle plus 15% gratuity.

Helen..

Got home eventually, after having in the end a 2 hour delay after they couldn't start one of our engines. At least the 200mph tail wind (inc. turbulence!!!) got us home to cardiff only 30 mins late!!

PS. Jacki's already missing her Melon Mageritas!!!!!!!!!!!:):)

[pretenda]

[quote name='wishful thinking']You have a great cruise too! Don't know about you but can't WAIT for some warm sunshine.[/quote]

[SIZE=3][COLOR=royalblue]Yes - really looking forward to it. I'll post on my return and let you know how things are bearing up!!:) Will be nice to relax in the warmth![/COLOR][/SIZE]

[Standfan]

Shogun, I have enjoyed your posts and I hope that you will be able to share Patters with us. We will be sailing the Sea Princess on April 4th and I look forward to reading any post about the trip, ship, and ports. Your reports have been very informative and I hope that you enjoy the remainder of your cruise.

[margord]

Still with you, glad you are having a good time.

Marilee

[pauline wales]

[quote name='newport dave']Just got back from Sea Princess this morning, Grolsh is $5.95 a bottle plus 15% gratuity.

Helen..

Got home eventually, after having in the end a 2 hour delay after they couldn't start one of our engines. At least the 200mph tail wind (inc. turbulence!!!) got us home to cardiff only 30 mins late!!

PS. Jacki's already missing her Melon Mageritas!!!!!!!!!!!:):)[/quote]
We are sailing on Sea Princess 14th March. Any info on all drinks prices would be appreciated.. Many thanks.

[Shogun]

Hi All,

Head waiter came to table last night for a chat asked if we liked food etc, then offered to get Chef to cook anything we wanted for to night, so what exotic meal are we having meat balls, well its what one of our table wanted so we all agreed.

Walked through casino last night put $1 into machine and $60 came out so walked away happy.

In port of Curaco not docking down town any more using pier 15 minute walk from down town, so not to far two other ships in today.

As first port for new comers massive ques to get off but moving quickly, so wait is only a few minutes.

Chat latter


yours Shogun