Onboard Majestic Observations & Thoughts - Mexican Riviera Oct 16, 2021

[cruzin4us]

4 hours ago, yoshi said:

Cruzin4us,

Thank you for your live posts & comments, we are looking forward to an upcoming December Majestic Mexican Riviera cruise too.

I am interested in your excursion comment copied below:

Excursions:  I can only speak regarding Cabo and this came from a gentleman that was booked on the horseback riding and pirate ship.  Both excursions were cancelled and the assumption was because there was no testing of the locals for Covid.   I may find out more later on this.

 

Can you let us know if any of the ship excursions are possible or if we are allowed to book private, non-ship excursions in the ports?

Enjoy the remainder of your cruise, I hope it is healthy and wonderful!

There are no restrictions when you get off the ship, so you can do your own tours.    Many people got off the ship to do their own thing today.

[cruzin4us]

4 hours ago, travelingbears said:

Thanks for the info.  So just to make sure I understand correctly.  You can order Specialty coffees, or other drinks,  and they are delivered to you anywhere, even in your cabin, at no charge if you have the drinks package?

 

Thanks again,

I have the drink package and they have been delivered to me where ever I am at the time.  They can track me by the medallion.  There has been no charge for anything as long as I stay under my drink pkg price limit.   If you didn't have the pkg, you can see how much they would charge you in advance.

[Astro Flyer]

cruzin4us…thanks for taking the time to share your experiences. It’s a great preview of current conditions before boarding on Saturday. 😊

 

Valley Center? There were several scenes shot there from my favorite comedy movie…”It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World”. 🤪
 

Edited October 18, 2021 by Astro Flyer

[cruzin4us]

4 hours ago, CruzinNoony said:

Do you tip when they deliver the item?

I sometimes tip if someone has been particularly attentive durning my cruise.   Your gratuities are included when you buy your drink.   If you tip, you will most likely get a little better attention.   I sometimes tip in the casino if there is a particular waiter/waitress that checks up on me frequently.   95% of the time I do not see people tip.

[cruzin4us]

Cabo:  We didn't get off the ship.  Not because we are afraid of covid, but more because we've both been here so many times.  You need to tender into port and sitting on a hot tender wearing a mask isn't my cup of tea.   It's nice to have the ship empty.   Here's a couple of pics from our balcony.

[cruzin4us]

Alfredo's:  I'm a foodie so I jump around a lot and take lots of pics of food for those that are interested.  Some I remember the names of the dishes but most I don't.   

Here's a few pics from Alfredo's.  It's free of charge and they make super wood fire pizzas.

[CineGraphic]

3 minutes ago, cruzin4us said:

they make super wood fire pizzas

 

I don't think they are allowed to have wood fires on board.

[cruzin4us]

Specialty Dining:  Crown Grill

 

We ate there on formal night.   Most were dressed in formal attire.   However, as long as you made a good effort to dress nicely and wear nice clothes nobody seems to care if you are wearing a suit or tux, or a formal gown or a nice pants suit.  

 

For my appetizer, I started off with the steak tartare.   For the main course I had the filet and lobster tail.   The filet was good, the lobster tail was fairly small and nothing to write home about.   Had the salted caramel creme brulee which was really good.  Unfortunately, I forgot to take pics except of the steak tartare.

 

Casino:  Formal night is a non smoking night in the casino.   Other nights there is a smoking side which is about 1/4 of the casino.  Table games are non smoking.

[cruzin4us]

Sur la Mer

This is a Specialty Dining option for $29 pp.   We found this to be a much better ambiance and better meal than Crown Grill.  However, food is subjective.   If you like French food, you'll probably like it.

 

The service was incredible, the food piping hot (which I love).   I like to try different dishes so this is right up my alley. 

 

I didn't take pics of the menus, so I'll just describe what they were:

 

Appetizer:   Tasted like oysters rockefeller without the oysters.  Topped with a soft boiled egg.  It was rich and delicious.

Main Course:  Sea Bass

Dessert:   meringue topped with a sugar dome.   I've been dreaming about it ever since.  Man it was good.  My friend had the chocolate dessert

[cruzin4us]

International Cafe:  This is my go to place when I want a quick bite without sitting down and having a big meal.   They have great little panini type sandwiches that they heat up for you.   They are just the perfect size.  They offer salads, sandwiches and desserts.  In the morning there are rolls and pastries.

 

Chef's Table:   We were also fortunate to be booked for the Chef's table which is tomorrow night.  I'll take a lot of pics and post them for you foodies.   We signed up the minute we boarded the ship.  Cost is $115 pp.   There will be wine, and good food.   More on that on Wednesday.

 

The Fitness Center:   I should use it, but I don't.   There are lots of pieces of equipment and all the treadmills face the ocean.  Here's a couple of pics for those of you that are curious.

 

Lastly:  Here's a few more pics from around the ship

[cruzin4us]

43 minutes ago, CineGraphic said:

 

I don't think they are allowed to have wood fires on board.

I stand corrected....LOL   They taste like wood fired pizzas!!

[cruzin4us]

1 hour ago, Astro Flyer said:

 

 

Valley Center? There were several scenes shot there from my favorite comedy movie…”It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World”. 🤪
 

That's funny you even know that!    Valley Center is a little podunk town which I moved to in 1967.   My dad works at the local museum and it's filled with memorabilia from movie stars that have owned property or visited regularly.  From Steve Reeves, John Wayne to Bing Crosby.   It was a get away place for many movie stars.  Heck, even Betty Crocker owned a house in Valley Center!

[c-boy]

1 hour ago, cruzin4us said:

Specialty Dining:  Crown Grill

 

We ate there on formal night.   Most were dressed in formal attire.   However, as long as you made a good effort to dress nicely and wear nice clothes nobody seems to care if you are wearing a suit or tux, or a formal gown or a nice pants suit.  

 

For my appetizer, I started off with the steak tartare.   For the main course I had the filet and lobster tail.   The filet was good, the lobster tail was fairly small and nothing to write home about.   Had the salted caramel creme brulee which was really good.  Unfortunately, I forgot to take pics except of the steak tartare.

 

Casino:  Formal night is a non smoking night in the casino.   Other nights there is a smoking side which is about 1/4 of the casino.  Table games are non smoking.

what wine did you select ?

[Steelers36]

4 hours ago, cruzin4us said:

Specialty Dining:  Crown Grill

 

We ate there on formal night.   Most were dressed in formal attire.   However, as long as you made a good effort to dress nicely and wear nice clothes nobody seems to care if you are wearing a suit or tux, or a formal gown or a nice pants suit. 

For those who might ask, the Specialty Restaurants are Smart Casual all nights, but of course any guest is welcome to dress up for it.

[coo359a2]

6 hours ago, Steelers36 said:

All the time.  I get logged out by CC after what seems like minutes.  

I switched to Edge instead of Chrome when logging into Cruise Critic boards and roll calls.    It seems to work.  Also, tried going to CC Home Page to log in and that would keep me logged in  for a few log in attempts.  Never could log in to get into a roll call using Chrome.  This started about 3 days ago for me.

Edited October 19, 2021 by coo359a2

[Sillyjilly]

14 hours ago, PaperSniper4 said:

Ditto, very good to hear feedback from someone under way now.

 

Doug

 

PS - Anyone else have to log off this forum, then log back on before they can post a reply? This has happened to me many times in the last 2-3 weeks.

Yes, all the time.

[Ronnieslady]

11 hours ago, travelingbears said:

Thanks for the info.  So just to make sure I understand correctly.  You can order Specialty coffees, or other drinks,  and they are delivered to you anywhere, even in your cabin, at no charge if you have the drinks package?

 

Thanks again,

What about if you don’t have the drink package, but you have the coffee package???     Is there a charge for delivering one of the fancy coffee’s to our cabin.  Or fresh brewed coffee from the international cafe , would they deliver to our cabins??  Is it nice & hot??

               The room service coffee was never very good & was barely warm in that thermal jug.

Thanks for all the great info 

[MsSoCalCruiser]

@cruzin4usdo you know if you have to pay the extra fee for the non-dairy types f milk if you have the beverage package?  I have a dairy allergy so I’m curious. Thank you.

[MsSoCalCruiser]

15 hours ago, PaperSniper4 said:

Ditto, very good to hear feedback from someone under way now.

 

Doug

 

PS - Anyone else have to log off this forum, then log back on before they can post a reply? This has happened to me many times in the last 2-3 weeks.

I have had nothing but problems here for the last few weeks. I sent an email asking for help and they told me how to delete the cookies and I’ve had to do it several different times. I have never had problems on this site before until several weeks ago.  It has been so bad I thought about leaving the forum.  I wonder what’s going on? 

[MsSoCalCruiser]

@cruzin4usWill you be going to Harmony or The Noodle Bar?  If you do go will you please post lots of photos?

[caribill]

17 hours ago, PaperSniper4 said:

Ditto, very good to hear feedback from someone under way now.

 

Doug

 

PS - Anyone else have to log off this forum, then log back on before they can post a reply? This has happened to me many times in the last 2-3 weeks.

 

Yes, many times recently. (Using desktop PC with Firefix browser.)

[cruzin4us]

8 hours ago, c-boy said:

what wine did you select ?

I actually got a Titos martini....straight up 🙂

[cruzin4us]

5 hours ago, CineGraphic said:

 

In case you don't already know, we have a Facebook group for MMMMW Fans.

https://www.*****/2220000911

CC censors won't allow the link, so just search for, "Advocates for "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World" (1963)"

Thanks, I saved it for when I get home to check it out.   Met someone today that used to live in Valley Center....it's a small, small, small world!

 

[cruzin4us]

3 hours ago, Ronnieslady said:

What about if you don’t have the drink package, but you have the coffee package???     Is there a charge for delivering one of the fancy coffee’s to our cabin.  Or fresh brewed coffee from the international cafe , would they deliver to our cabins??  Is it nice & hot??

               The room service coffee was never very good & was barely warm in that thermal jug.

Thanks for all the great info 

 

If you DON'T have the beverage package, then the price is as listed in this picture (see first pic).  If you DO have the beverage package, the price is removed from the total when you order (see second pic).  So, there is only a charge if you don't have the beverage pkg.

Is the coffee hot?  YES, it's insanely hot.  Not anything like the lukewarm coffee pitchers they bring.   I've ordered coffee drinks to even be delivered to me in the casino.   Super hot then too.

[cruzin4us]

3 hours ago, MsSoCalCruiser said:

@cruzin4usdo you know if you have to pay the extra fee for the non-dairy types f milk if you have the beverage package?  I have a dairy allergy so I’m curious. Thank you.

 

If you have the beverage pkg, then you don't have to pay extra.   If you don't have a beverage pkg then there is a small up charge.    Here is a picture of the up charges to give you an idea of the charges.