Pia1913 Posted August 25, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Welcome aboard the Caribbean Princess where I’ll be spending the next week with you. If of course you feel the need to tune in and read my idle chatter. A little background for those who know me, don’t know me, never knew me, or are just curious as to what I have to say. This is the first LIVE I’m doing in more than four years and it won’t be as exciting as those from the more exotic venues. Actually, it won’t exciting at all. I’m not even sure I still “have it.” Life for me, as so many of you know, has changed drastically; I’m now a solo cruiser. But, inasmuch as I’ve traveled the world and back with Princess, I’m sure to meet up with folks here that I’ve cruised with previously. OK. Let’s start. Let's Introduce some of the Staff Captain: Marco Fortezze Staff Captain: Raffaele DiMartino Hotel Mgr.: Peter Hollinson Ent. Director: Lisa Richard Cruise Director: Michael Reitano Food & Beverage: Stephen Britton Exec. Chef: John Convery Maitre d': Jacques Ghennai Arrived at the port during a huge storm, but able to get into terminal without drowning. Check in instantaneous and went to relax in Elite lounge. 11:00 already on board but cabin access not until 1:00. Sat around near IC until my trivia friend showed up shortly afterwards and had my first Americano using an old coffee card. Enough punches to last entire cruise. CABIN: Balcony cabin Caribe deck aft near elevator. Love big TV; something we didn't have years ago. Cannot change channels until welcome aboard video concludes, which is the Love Boat song by some of the cast and other sundry info. Different. Smooshed a bed pillow; feels great. Will advise after I sleep on it. Last time on this specific ship about 6 years ago. From what I've seen, all looks good. I already received my invite to the most traveled cocktail party which will be Wednesday night; a formal nite. YUK. I did bring contingency clothes, but those who know me also know I do not like dressing up. Also, if anyone wants to know about dining room food. don't ask me. I only go to MDR when I travel with friends who deem it important. I am a picky eater and buffet selections work for me. I also called room service to switch out some of my mini bar. No rush. My important wine is in the frig. At this point not much to report. Tonight there will be a production show "Broadway Ballroom", the movie "I Feel Pretty" on MUTS and trivia, for me, at 8:00 PM I'll be back later if there's something to say. Otherwise I need to unpack. get ready for muster, and will see you in the AM. All that extra spacing is not me. Don't know how to or if I can fix it, so ignore. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 25, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Bon Voyage!!!!!! [emoji568][emoji924][emoji925]⚓️ Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted August 25, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Thanks for doing this live review; looks like you will make it very funny.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mema4 Posted August 25, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Hi Pia, It is great reading your blog. Great writing. Happy you are back live! Enjoy the cruise. I will be reading. Mema4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTW Cruiser Posted August 25, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Welcome back to Princess, Pia! I started reading your reviews when I first joined CC and missed your experience and input when you moved on. My sincerest condolences on your loss! May you feel the peace that comes from a lifetime of blessings shared together. I will enjoy following your comments again, wishing you blue skies and smooth seas! Elaine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metairiegal Posted August 25, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Looking forward to your updates! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronxgirl25 Posted August 25, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 25, 2018 :ship::wine-glass: I am so happy to see your live! You still got it!! I can attest to that! Have a wonderful cruise and look forward to reading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tak8 Posted August 25, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Enjoy your cruise. I was on the ship in May. I'll be interested in hearing your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wismergirl Posted August 25, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Thanks for the live report! Are you using the complimentary unlimited WIFI through Medallion.Net? Just wondering when Princess is actually using Ocean Medallion. DH & I were on the CP 2 weeks ago, having almost the same W. Caribbean itinerary like yours, but I think you go to Belize instead of Costa Maya. I did a live travel blog while on board & just posted my trip report on CC. Enjoy your cruise! We loved it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
san diego sue Posted August 25, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Pia, just watched you sail on the Ft. Lauderdale webcam. Not many ships in port today. Have fun, and Post on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltd Posted August 25, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Looking forward to your review. Which one is the important wine? :D And welcome home. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phabric Posted August 25, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Looking forward to more of your reviews. I too prefer the buffet. Are the pool towels in the cabin or only at the pools? Can you find out , if the WIFI will be free for the Elite after they are finish putting the Medallion on the Caribbean Princess? Or, will the WIFI go back to 150 minutes for 7 days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted August 25, 2018 Author #13 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Here I am again just to answer some questions. Wismergirl: People who have medallions are those in cabins on Aloha and Lido. Baja hasn't been completed yet. Yes, unlimited internet wonderful and that is why I can pop in and do this now. Also yes, we are going to Belize. Waltd: Joe, important wine is what I bring onboard. Sauvignon Blanc. phabric: There are no pool towels in here. No loss for me. I don't do pool. Also, assume unlimited perk will disappear when Medallion is complete. Freebies don't last forever. :( OK. Now it's wine time and food time. Bye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted August 25, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Following. We board later in the fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coo359a2 Posted August 25, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 25, 2018 about time to see you back here😀💝 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompeter Posted August 25, 2018 #16 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Totally concur, great to have you back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar1950 Posted August 25, 2018 #17 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Glad to see you back Pia. We have always found the information in your postings helpful and spot on. Hope you have a great cruise. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinaLee Posted August 26, 2018 #18 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Looking forward to reading! We board in two weeks, also on Caribe. No need to hurry on Medallion for us! [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NjoyNmytime Posted August 26, 2018 #19 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Thanks Pia. I'll be following all week now. Enjoy! What is this medallion for? I will be in a lido cabin on 9/28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted August 26, 2018 #20 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Thanks Pia, looking forward to reading your review. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 26, 2018 #21 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Thanks Pia, looking forward to reading your review. Tony Following? In the RB? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helencruising Posted August 26, 2018 #22 Share Posted August 26, 2018 I’m looking forward to following along. I have enjoyed your live from threads in the past. We are considering a cruise on this ship next June so I’ll be interested in your thoughts. :):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsqrl Posted August 26, 2018 #23 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Looking forward to this! Hope you enjoyed wine time; hope they have sufficient broccoli onboard . . . Most importantly, did you win trivia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltd Posted August 26, 2018 #24 Share Posted August 26, 2018 More important what were the prizes? Last cruise in April we won coasters. Great with the glass of wine. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted August 26, 2018 #25 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Tonight there will be a production show "Broadway Ballroom"Did they have this just one time on embarkation day or did they have it the normal two times? All that extra spacing is not me. Don't know how to or if I can fix it, so ignore. Thanks. Only way I have found to fix the extra spacing is to "edit" after posting and then get rid of the extra lines. Thanks for doing a "live" again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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