AandBmom Posted February 15, 2020 #1 Share Posted February 15, 2020 We are sailing March 14, 2020. Has any accumulated some tips and tricks? For example, are some of the pay restaurants free at certain times? Are there hidden away food stations that we don't want to miss? Ways to speed embarkation or debarkation? Ways to minimize waiting for shows? Best buffet times? Best time to get on skybikes, ropes course, etc? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medi130 Posted February 15, 2020 #2 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Good questions I leave next Saturday on Panorama. I'll be following Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakersdozen12 Posted February 15, 2020 #3 Share Posted February 15, 2020 A common misconception that people have is that Jiji’s and Cucina are free at lunch time. They are not. Rather, Mongolian Wok and Pasta Bella are served out of Jiji’s and Cucina, respectively, at lunch time. It’s not the same food. Not even close. But yes, this arrangement is included on the Panorama. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AandBmom Posted February 15, 2020 Author #4 Share Posted February 15, 2020 2 hours ago, bakersdozen12 said: A common misconception that people have is that Jiji’s and Cucina are free at lunch time. They are not. Rather, Mongolian Wok and Pasta Bella are served out of Jiji’s and Cucina, respectively, at lunch time. It’s not the same food. Not even close. But yes, this arrangement is included on the Panorama. Thanks for the info. Cucina was free at lunch the first time I was on the Breeze. I guess that's not a thing now. I Mongolian wok is always free right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakersdozen12 Posted February 15, 2020 #5 Share Posted February 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, AandBmom said: Thanks for the info. Cucina was free at lunch the first time I was on the Breeze. I guess that's not a thing now. I Mongolian wok is always free right? It wasn’t the same food as what they serve in Cucina, which is the point I was trying to make. Some people think it’s the same menu, just a lunch version, but it’s not. What they serve for lunch is the same as what Pasta Bella on the Dream serves: you choose your pasta, sauce, add-one’s like meat and veggies. And they have a lasagna option, if I remember correctly. But the menu at Cucina is different. And very delicious, if I might add. Well worth the $15 per person! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCM GUY Posted February 15, 2020 #6 Share Posted February 15, 2020 We are just off the Panorama. The Sky Ride was easy on port days. I rode it twice and waited no more than 15 mins. The buffet is well laid out to accommodate crowds and we experienced no trouble with lines or finding a table. The food variety and taste was very good. I went to four comedy shows and they were all SRO and in a pretty big room. Sat twice and stood twice. Three of four comedians were very funny. Enjoy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crzndeb Posted February 17, 2020 #7 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Rather than start a new thread, I thought I would just add to this one. I saw on Matt Mitcham’s IG, that he will be the CD on the Panorama from Apr 18-June 20 2020. Some cruisers just got very lucky. He is an amazing CD and truly nice guy. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockypoint Posted February 17, 2020 #8 Share Posted February 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, crzndeb said: Rather than start a new thread, I thought I would just add to this one. I saw on Matt Mitcham’s IG, that he will be the CD on the Panorama from Apr 18-June 20 2020. Some cruisers just got very lucky. He is an amazing CD and truly nice guy. This is great news! We sail the Panorama on April 18th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiHo Posted February 17, 2020 #9 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Just got off Panorama. There was no line at Pig and Anchor for lunch on embarkation day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrcruiser Posted February 18, 2020 #10 Share Posted February 18, 2020 3 hours ago, crzndeb said: Rather than start a new thread, I thought I would just add to this one. I saw on Matt Mitcham’s IG, that he will be the CD on the Panorama from Apr 18-June 20 2020. Some cruisers just got very lucky. He is an amazing CD and truly nice guy. That is AWESOME since we are on the Panorama in May! We sailed with him on the Vista and he was fantastic!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eedee Posted February 18, 2020 #11 Share Posted February 18, 2020 This will be my third sailing with Matt. He’s my favorite CD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslhb Posted February 18, 2020 #12 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Great news about Matt. We were on the Vista in 2018 and I was bummed that he was off during our sailing. We had the flying Scotsman who was amazing but so excited to finally be on a cruise with Matt. My daughter is going to be stoked!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THIS IS US! Posted February 18, 2020 #13 Share Posted February 18, 2020 On 2/15/2020 at 8:14 AM, AandBmom said: We are sailing March 14, 2020. Has any accumulated some tips and tricks? For example.. Thanks for Starting this thread! Would love to know of favorite spots to hang on sea days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bahacca Posted February 18, 2020 #14 Share Posted February 18, 2020 When you get off the ship in Long Beach, get a porter. I was on Imagination last year, but use of a porter was getting people to skip the 30+ minute wait for customs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissach Posted February 18, 2020 #15 Share Posted February 18, 2020 17 hours ago, crzndeb said: Rather than start a new thread, I thought I would just add to this one. I saw on Matt Mitcham’s IG, that he will be the CD on the Panorama from Apr 18-June 20 2020. Some cruisers just got very lucky. He is an amazing CD and truly nice guy. What is so great about him? I have never really cared who was the CD on any cruise, but it sure seems like a lot of people really do. What makes a CD good/great as apposed to tolerable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lccruiser Posted February 18, 2020 #16 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Is there any tips regarding the parking at the cruise terminal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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