LIVE From the Crown Princess - 10-day Southern Caribbean - Dec 7, 2019

[CanadianBurger]

After the Pub Lunch we went to visit Maria, another favourite bartender. On this cruise she’s working Outrigger’s and Adagio. Knew her from the Emerald where she was working Crooners. Her Piña Coladas and Three Berry Daiquiris are the best. 
 

[CanadianBurger]

Spent the rest of the afternoon relaxing on the balcony. I’m glad the bigger Caribe balconies still have the larger tables and footstools. The rain managed to hold off, but the sun was nowhere to be found. 
 

[CanadianBurger]

I’ve been overhearing people complaining about losing WiFi and having to re-login constantly, but I’ve never had an issue at all. The Medallion apps have worked (even if I hate the UI of the event listings) and finding shipmates is hyper-accurate. There have been a couple of times where we must have lost the MEO satellites and the internet was glacial, but it always came back. Tonight it’s crazy fast for a ship. 
 

[Tatka]

Wow. This speed looks amazing! I have one cruise on ship of different company (preceding Princess Cruise) which usually has best quality of internet over all lines, but this speed looks even better. I had to choose on which cruise to have 1 work day. Now I think I should’ve picked Princess :)
Although there is another parameter I believe.. latency? I’m in IT, but not in this department.

[CanadianBurger]

1 hour ago, Tatka said:

Although there is another parameter I believe.. latency? I’m in IT, but not in this department.

The ping time is a measure of latency. It’s higher when using satellite communications like on the ship. You’d see a lower number at home. The down speed is slower this afternoon, probably due to more people online. Currently running about 8.5 Mb/s. Certainly adequate for most tasks. I’m also sitting on my balcony. 
 

[CanadianBurger]

MDR Dinner last night. The people having lobster had two. I had the Welly, and it was amazing. Tender and flavourful. 

 

Edited December 16, 2019 by CanadianBurger

[CanadianBurger]

Our dinner table, and Headwaiter Rui, Assistant Waiter, and Waiter Jason. 

[CanadianBurger]

After dinner we went to see the production show Encore. This is one I haven’t seen before. In a word, WOW! The singing and dancing were spot on. The cast singing leads were amazing, and Princess also flew in a special guest soprano, Heather Lundstedt (she boarded in Curaçao). Her performance can only be described as breathtaking. The entire cast received a standing ovation. There were plenty of non-opera numbers, so even if you’re not a big fan of opera, you owe it to yourself to see this fantastic show. 

[CanadianBurger]

After the show, it was back to Crooners to catch Tommy’s set. Jessie was up to his usual entertaining. 
 

[CanadianBurger]

Heather and Kristen (the two sopranos in the show) also came up to hear Tommy. We closed the place down in what was a fantastic night of entertainment. 
Pics with Heather and Tommy. 
 

[cruiselover05]

43 minutes ago, CanadianBurger said:

MDR Dinner last night. The people having lobster had two. I had the Welly, and it was amazing. Tender and flavourful. 

 

 

[cruiselover05]

I noticed that the desserts are the ones they normally do on the last night of the cruise.

Do you know why the change?  Did they do the Parade too?

 

[CanadianBurger]

45 minutes ago, cruiselover05 said:

I noticed that the desserts are the ones they normally do on the last night of the cruise.

Do you know why the change?  Did they do the Parade too?

 

Yes, they did the Baked Alaska on Parade. Remember the old days when they used real fire? This selection is what I expected on the last formal night. 

[sunsetme]

when is the chocolate buffet? It is sometimes on the last sea day at the lunch buffet but I always seem to miss it.

[CanadianBurger]

Last Sea Day Patter 😞

 

 

 

[CanadianBurger]

4 minutes ago, jdechter said:

when is the chocolate buffet? It is sometimes on the last sea day at the lunch buffet but I always seem to miss it.

Sorry, no idea. Usually only hit HC for breakfast. 

[Reader0108598]

5 minutes ago, CanadianBurger said:

😞

 

 

 

Always a sad day ..lol Thanks for taking us along on your vacation ,you did a great job!

 

[CanadianBurger]

Lazy sea day today. Didn’t do much of anything. Laid in the sun for about 30 minutes, which is all I could take, then moved to shade. Weather’s been good today. We ordered elite afternoon tea to our cabin and enjoyed it on the balcony. 
 

[OCruisers]

Totally enjoyed your report.  Crown is one of our favorite ships!  

[Vexorg]

Nice writeup.  I've been on nearly this same itinerary back in 2013 (ours was on Emerald Princess and went to Aruba instead of Curacao) and quite enjoyed it.  I'd say that the ABC Islands are probably my favorite Caribbean destination (I come from Dutch roots so I enjoy the Dutch islands), but one of my favorite cruise souvenirs was a really nice handmade mahogany box I bought from a crafter in the straw market on Dominica with some really elaborate scroll saw work on the lid.  In the three cruises I've taken that went to the ABC Islands I also remember the return trip back up to Fort Lauderdalewas generally on the bumpy side, at least until you get further north.

Edited December 16, 2019 by Vexorg

[X020stk]

Loved your report, we are boarding tomorrow.  As yours ends ours begins.  Really appreciate the info on what to do while onboard.  Thanks

[c-boy]

7 hours ago, CanadianBurger said:

Our dinner table, and Headwaiter Rui, Assistant Waiter, and Waiter Jason. 

what a tremendous looking table 

[sunsetme]

looks like people did dress up nicely!

[Scubadoc]

Thanx for taking us with you!  Helped me so much in my planning. I've been on the Crown last year but I missed so much that you helped me plan on for our January cruise. Have a great trip home!

[mevs904]

Another sincere thank you for taking the time to give us this excellent review.  We will be sailing on the Crown on January 26 and have enjoyed this “preview of upcoming attractions “.