voljeep Posted November 18, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Will try to post some thoughts and answer as many questions as possible:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy69 Posted November 18, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 18, 2017 How was the Noro situation? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted November 18, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted November 18, 2017 There was none - at least no announcements from the Bridge. Tongs available in the buffet, noticed nothing different than any other cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy69 Posted November 18, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 18, 2017 There was none - at least no announcements from the Bridge. Tongs available in the buffet, noticed nothing different than any other cruise Great to hear! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted November 18, 2017 #5 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Was there still gelato at IC? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted November 18, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Did not notice, sorry - wife would go there to get her coffee and maybe something light for us. I'm pretty sure she did not get any gelato. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSM AND JP Posted November 18, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Do you know which MDR was open on embarkation day for lunch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted November 18, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted November 18, 2017 midship deck 6 as I remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CineGraphic Posted November 18, 2017 #9 Share Posted November 18, 2017 So, how the the average condition of the ship? Several people have posted that it looks tired, and a few pics were posted recently that were hardly flattering. We're sailing on her in 3 weeks. Also, can you comment on the stewards, wait staff and bar staff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted November 18, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted November 18, 2017 We are not highly critical people, so the condition of the ship was OK to us. They were constantly cleaning, scraping and painting. As I understand it, the Crown goes into drydock for some needed renovation in April? MDR wait staff is severly understaffed, so allow plenty of time if you dine there. I always carried a glass of wine from vines inside and immediately ordered a second upon being seated. Room steward was efficient. Always made our room when we were out and requested service. bed made, fresh towels, trash removed, clean glasses and Ice replenished. Nothing more, nothing less:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted November 18, 2017 Author #11 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Bar Staff - Carman in Vines - Excellent, Cherry in Wheelhouse Bar - Excellent ( we had actually seen her on the Caribbean Princess on a Halloween cruise last year, and Carmen stated she was on board and working in the Wheelhouse Bar. Crooners bar - wait staff - efficient ( person at the piano was the absolute worst we had ever seen in any lounge on ANY cruise ship including our one and only on Barnival cruise line. Pool bar staff were all excellent. attentive , funny. Tradewinds and Outrigger bars were our go to bars during the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted November 18, 2017 #12 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Do you mind if I ask what area of the ship was your cabin in? BTW "Barnival". lol Haven't heard that one. We call it Carnivore. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted November 18, 2017 Author #13 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Deck 14 - Aft - Interior - easy access to the rear door where you take about 6 steps up to the adult pool, then up a set of steps to Deck 15 to the Outrigger bar. then its easy access to Horizon bistro and court for a snack if needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RASHOPPER2 Posted November 18, 2017 #14 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Was there still gelato at IC? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Yes there was 1.50 for 3 scoops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRLess Posted November 18, 2017 #15 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Bar Staff - Carman in Vines - Excellent Carmen is the best! We sent her some gifts with a friend who boarded a few weeks back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gotta cruise again Posted November 18, 2017 #16 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Can’t resist this question (asked in jest, though DH might want to know for our Dec Crown cruise): What was the predominant butter count per table or person? ;) :') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted November 18, 2017 #17 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Yes there was 1.50 for 3 scoops. Good to know. I recall it being on the rightmost freezer section. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted November 18, 2017 Author #18 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Can’t resist this question (asked in jest, though DH might want to know for our Dec Crown cruise): What was the predominant butter count per table or person? ;) :') 3 wrapped pats for a 2 person table. Request more as soon as you sit down if that is going to not be enough. MDR people are way understaffed it seems:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chippye Posted November 19, 2017 #19 Share Posted November 19, 2017 We are going on the Crown in late Feb. We were on her last year and main dining service was really bad. Specialty restaurants not much better. I spoke to the head food person wasted time. Too many pay venues with no additional staff. We have 10 cruises with Princess if no improvement we will find something else to do. Not the fault of the staff they did their best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted November 19, 2017 #20 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Deck 14 - Aft - Interior - easy access to the rear door where you take about 6 steps up to the adult pool, then up a set of steps to Deck 15 to the Outrigger bar. then its easy access to Horizon bistro and court for a snack if needed Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellon1 Posted November 19, 2017 #21 Share Posted November 19, 2017 3 wrapped pats for a 2 person table. Request more as soon as you sit down if that is going to not be enough. MDR people are way understaffed it seems:cool: Were you first or second seating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted November 19, 2017 Author #22 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Anytime, and we went early - before 7 both on formal night - don't even get me started on the pathetic 'surf and turf', and the next night - our only 2 nights in the mdr on the 5 nights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellon1 Posted November 19, 2017 #23 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Anytime, and we went early - before 7 both on formal night - don't even get me started on the pathetic 'surf and turf', and the next night - our only 2 nights in the mdr on the 5 nights We like to eat in MDR 2nd seating. That doesn't seem as popular to people. Maybe it won't be too busy. We are going on Crown for 5B2B cruises starting in January. Very concerned about the beds. We are in a suite and hopefully they put the new beds in there early. Who was the MD on the cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted November 19, 2017 Author #24 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Never had to go to the infirmary , so have no clue who the MD was? or if was a MD or an OD. you should check before you leave if you have issues that need to be attended at sea by an MD:evilsmile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellon1 Posted November 19, 2017 #25 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Never had to go to the infirmary , so have no clue who the MD was? or if was a MD or an OD. you should check before you leave if you have issues that need to be attended at sea by an MD:evilsmile: Sorry, I meant the maitre'd in dining room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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