Bgwest Posted October 19, 2021 #126 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Captain just announced we are clipping along at 19.5 kn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggymom Posted October 19, 2021 #127 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Wondering since there is a week between this cruise disembarking and the 11/6, will they address the barnacle situation then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv Cruising Land or Sea Posted October 19, 2021 #128 Share Posted October 19, 2021 2 hours ago, puggymom said: Wondering since there is a week between this cruise disembarking and the 11/6, will they address the barnacle situation then? We were told the ship is going to the Bahamas for a required hull inspection so most likely that will happen while there 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare c-boy Posted October 19, 2021 #129 Share Posted October 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Bgwest said: Captain just announced we are clipping along at 19.5 kn. 👍 with the wind at your back and smooth seas ahead, at least until the Oaxaca coast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare azbirdmom Posted October 19, 2021 #130 Share Posted October 19, 2021 3 hours ago, PescadoAmarillo said: Apparently, the ship largely at anchor for 18 months allowed a lot of algal growth and barnacles to accumulate on the hull that is impeding the flow of water. That reminded me of a situation we had on the Emerald a few years ago. We were on the first cruise to Mexico after the ship had been in Alaska all season. We were in an aft suite and experienced the vibrations, then one day when we came back from an excursion we found that there was no air conditioning on portions of the ship. Apparently some "creatures" had settled into some of the pipes and when we got into warm water it created all kinds of problems. They had to send divers down to clear out the problem. We got a letter and a generous amount of OBC that trip even through we only called Passenger Services once and didn't make a big deal about it. They were suffering too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserRob Posted October 19, 2021 #131 Share Posted October 19, 2021 22 hours ago, pd7277 said: Would love to see one of the daily papers. Curious if they have extended the hours of the outdoor bar(s) to make them more Covid friendly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare c-boy Posted October 19, 2021 #132 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Fine Arts gallery , By appointments only 🤨 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted October 19, 2021 #133 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Crew dining in Michelangelo is buffet style. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Yoda Posted October 20, 2021 #134 Share Posted October 20, 2021 We've been in an aft/wake-view cabin many times, and every time they are going full speed there is vibration, sometimes pretty serious vibration. Bungie cords and towels in the closet! We seem to be lucky enough to be able to sleep through most of the worst - even thrusters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgwest Posted October 20, 2021 #135 Share Posted October 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Papa Yoda said: We've been in an aft/wake-view cabin many times, and every time they are going full speed there is vibration, sometimes pretty serious vibration. Bungie cords and towels in the closet! We seem to be lucky enough to be able to sleep through most of the worst - even thrusters. We have too and this is monumentally more intense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgwest Posted October 20, 2021 #136 Share Posted October 20, 2021 On 10/17/2021 at 9:09 AM, Bgwest said: Ghost ship indeed!! 840 pax = 27.3% The 840 number was given to me earlier by staff at the purser’s desk. the captain just announced a total of 773 pax (= 25.1%) this against an announced crew staffing of 1125 is simply amazing!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesr1966 Posted October 20, 2021 #137 Share Posted October 20, 2021 How many formal nights are on your cruise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgwest Posted October 20, 2021 #138 Share Posted October 20, 2021 2 hours ago, charlesr1966 said: How many formal nights are on your cruise 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Yoda Posted October 20, 2021 #139 Share Posted October 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Bgwest said: We have too and this is monumentally more intense. Oh my! So sorry you have that disturbance - ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcwalker Posted October 20, 2021 Author #140 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Yesterday was a fun day in Puerto Vallarta. I did the Princess Beach Resort Excursion. Unfortunately the excursion was rescheduled for later hours due to our late arrival in PV. Thus we only had 2:35 to spend at the resort instead of the 3:55 we should have had. We were taken to the Marival Vacation Club in Nuevo Vallarta about 10 miles away. Then a welcome drink and short orientation and off we went. The beach had plenty of chairs with shade. The ocean was about 86F. There were 4 pools each a little different. From a smaller kids pool with slide and waterfall, two large pools one with entertainment, both with swim-up bars and one Adults only pool. Chairs were also available at all pools with umbrellas. Food was available at a sit down restaurant in the resort and a smaller beach side grille on the far north of the property. We made it back to ship 15 minutes after it was supposed to depart but that was due to poor planning. Monday night football was shown on the big screen and I watched it from the hot tub while enjoying some snacks and drinks. Not a bad day. Today was a typical sea day and the first formal dinner of the cruise. We are currently off the coast of Oaxaca nearing Puerto Escondido. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgwest Posted October 20, 2021 #141 Share Posted October 20, 2021 It was exactly like this for the 3 hours I sat here this afternoon. Not a soul in sight. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserRob Posted October 20, 2021 #142 Share Posted October 20, 2021 2 cool duo at the Wheelhouse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted October 20, 2021 #143 Share Posted October 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Bgwest said: 3 Sure wish we had gotten this on Day 1. We didn’t realize tonight was formal nught until we went to dinner. Then when we returned to our cabin abiut 10pm, it was under the door. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted October 20, 2021 #144 Share Posted October 20, 2021 2 hours ago, gmcwalker said: Unfortunately the excursion was rescheduled for later hours due to our late arrival in PV. Thus we only had 2:35 to spend at the resort instead of the 3:55 we should have had. With 1/3 less time there, did Princess offer a partial refund of the excursion cost? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grego Posted October 20, 2021 #145 Share Posted October 20, 2021 8 hours ago, CruiserRob said: 2 cool duo at the Wheelhouse They were on the Pacific Princess and my wife remembers that he told her he liked her formal night dress. Hope they we will still be on board when we sail on the 6th of November. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grego Posted October 20, 2021 #146 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Thanks for all the updates and important information. My guess is that we'll have a passenger total about double that of what you are having now, but it still will be like we have the ship to ourselves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abqmommyof4 Posted October 20, 2021 #147 Share Posted October 20, 2021 I am really enjoying this thread, cant wait until we board inn November, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted October 20, 2021 #148 Share Posted October 20, 2021 8 hours ago, PescadoAmarillo said: Sure wish we had gotten this on Day 1. We didn’t realize tonight was formal night until we went to dinner. Then when we returned to our cabin about 10pm, it was under the door. Our waiters used to remind us the night before in case we didn't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinCouple2010 Posted October 20, 2021 #149 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Our room steward knocked on our stateroom door to remind us that it was a formal night. The service has been great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv Cruising Land or Sea Posted October 20, 2021 #150 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Water is a little rougher today and announcements made to be careful walking on decks. Since moving our cabin forward we are not feeling vibration just some gentle rolling which is peaceful💤 Our cabin steward just confirmed they are moving their dining to Botticelli and passengers to Michaelangelo. He is wondering how they will accommodate this since the crew has been passing theu the galley to get food buffet style and their is no galley in Botticelli. He has been great keeping us up to date and even convinced me to use the laundry service we have at a park 1st time for everything! We had a great conversation with Jody and her team after the Liars Club show last night which was absolutely hysterical! Entertainment is not lacking on this cruise! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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