Musings on Mariner - A slow boat from China

[Clarea]

How often are they changing the ship's time?

[John&LaLa]

Coffee line at Cafe Promenade one morning.

 

 

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[John&LaLa]

How often are they changing the ship's time?

Tonight will be 3rd time. Always at night. 1 hour after Phuket, 90 minutes before Cochin, and 90 again the night after Goa. Seems to be working well

 

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[John&LaLa]

Some of the Chinese influence.

 

Typically you see Chinese on port side signs

 

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[John&LaLa]

Over in Schooner, origami class. [emoji33]

 

Once again, not crowded

 

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[xpcdoojk]

We received this letter on day 2, not sure why it wasn't in the cabin on day 1

 

 

Tons of overflow space, 4 drinks instead of 3, and one free speciality coffee.

 

Downside for some is no D+ in the CL.

 

Overall a good solution in my book

 

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Fascinating, how each ship is their own island. So to speak.

 

JC

[John&LaLa]

Apparently there is a white zin cheaper than Beringer. Laura is not pleased. The casino has a supply of Beringer reserved for her. [emoji6]

 

They also have imitation Bailey's. It's not bad.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[John&LaLa]

Fascinating, how each ship is their own island. So to speak.

 

JC

The director of C&A, Millie, joined us in Goa.

 

There may be a Q&A with her soon

 

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[John&LaLa]

Tonight the Pinnacles are closing Dragons Lair for the last time. I'd love to take this home.

 

 

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[John&LaLa]

Elevators have been a challenge. One of the 4 going to deck 14 has been down since before we boarded. Cable issue, won't be fixed until drydock.

 

 

 

 

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[John&LaLa]

As I mentioned earlier, Dragons Lair closing tonight. This is probably the first venue impacted by the upcoming drydock. The other work going on is installing scrubbers, and removing Golden Room (VIP gambling venue). There is also a VIP area in the casino, but it's not being used.

 

 

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[John&LaLa]

FWIW, they seem to be using the smoking side for table games. Haven't asked for a non smoking table, probably should

 

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[Thorben-Hendrik]

The director of C&A, Millie, joined us in Goa.

 

There may be a Q&A with her soon

 

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Ask about the free internet days for D and up PLEASE!!!(y)

[John&LaLa]

Ask about the free internet days for D and up PLEASE!!!(y)

Love all, serve all. [emoji12]

 

It's really slow here. Glad I'm not paying

 

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[Thorben-Hendrik]

Thank you!:kiss-mark:

[BillOh]

Any more port calls before Oman?

[John&LaLa]

Any more port calls before Oman?

Nope, just Muskat

 

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[John&LaLa]

We've been having Indian dishes since Cochin. Unfortunately, I seem to be missing one. Also, the Concierge has a menu with Lobster on it. I'm not holding my breath.

 

 

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[John&LaLa]

Not happy with the horizontal layout, not sure I remember it like this in 2008

 

Also, surprised to see flat tops on the elevator lobby trash cans. Used to seeing sloped tops.

 

 

 

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[Clarea]

Not happy with the horizontal layout, not sure I remember it like this in 2008

Yep, that's the way it's always been. Same setup on Adventure last month.

[John&LaLa]

Yep, that's the way it's always been. Same setup on Adventure last month.

Bummer, I was hoping it would change in drydock. Elevator has been a Royal pain

 

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[John&LaLa]

Odd seeing a crescent moon while sailing Arabian Sea

 

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[John&LaLa]

Mariner allowed the D+ BOGO to be used any night as long as you paid for an open reservation on the first two nights.

 

We did Chops last night. $35 cover and they had a massive bone in Rib Eye. Still need to do Giovanni

 

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[LuCruise]

Mariner allowed the D+ BOGO to be used any night as long as you paid for an open reservation on the first two nights.

 

We did Chops last night. $35 cover and they had a massive bone in Rib Eye. Still need to do Giovanni

 

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Interesting. Mariner currently has Giovanni? Post dry dock it'll be Jamies. Wish the former as I keep hearing really good things about Giovanni's (but both our booked cruises have Jamies)

[John&LaLa]

Interesting. Mariner currently has Giovanni? Post dry dock it'll be Jamies. Wish the former as I keep hearing really good things about Giovanni's (but both our booked cruises have Jamies)

Was Portofino last time I was aboard her.

 

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