35 Days to the South Pacific with The Inside Cabin - Live from the Zuiderdam

[rkacruiser]

22 hours ago, cruzin4us said:

I'm a Guinness Gal myself....

 

UGH!

 

20 hours ago, The-Inside-Cabin said:

Orange Party. 

 

No interest to me.  This "Orange" stuff began during Orlando's watch and I wonder how long this "party" and Club Orange will last.  

[shirley valentine]

18 minutes ago, rkacruiser said:

 

UGH!

 

 

No interest to me.  This "Orange" stuff began during Orlando's watch and I wonder how long this "party" and Club Orange will last.  

19 minutes ago, rkacruiser said:

 

UGH!

 

 

No interest to me.  This "Orange" stuff began during Orlando's watch and I wonder how long this "party" and Club Orange will last.  

Even the name ….Club Orange ….sorry but I just can’t ….I’ll stop right here . 
 

 

[oaktreerb]

21 hours ago, The-Inside-Cabin said:

Coming Attractions!   Orange Party. 

Are the drinks included in the $15 charge?  It also mentions an 18% gratuity so maybe not.   Let us know what the feedback is on this activity!

[The-Inside-Cabin]

1 hour ago, oaktreerb said:

Are the drinks included in the $15 charge?  It also mentions an 18% gratuity so maybe not.   Let us know what the feedback is on this activity!

Yes.  Drinks are included.   They will probably be mass produced along the lines of a pitcher of margaritas. 

[The-Inside-Cabin]

Todays menu

[The-Inside-Cabin]

We are going to the Pinnacle Gala tonight.  $142 pp     Here is the menu 

 

 

Edited March 26, 2022 by The-Inside-Cabin

[dchip]

Enjoy!! We are going to the Cellar Master’s Dinner on 3/28. I hope you went out today. Hapatoni was a lovely surprise. 
Denise

[The-Inside-Cabin]

15 hours ago, The-Inside-Cabin said:

We are going to the Pinnacle Gala tonight.  $142 pp     Here is the menu 

 

 

Here is a quick recap of the Pinnacle Gala

Price $120 pp plus 18% auto tip ($142)

42 Guests

Not a Gala Night - but everyone was asked to wear Gala attire on the invitation -  Everyone complied 5 tuxes - the rest suits or sport jackets with ties 

 

Started at 6PM in Ocean Bar (Dancefloor Side)   One of the Piano Bar players was  playing background music.    Bar was exclusive for our group.    Hostess had list of everyone with photos and you were escorted into the Ocean Bar down a mini red carpet.

 

Ritz Cocktails and appetizers served in Ocean Bar

 

At 6:30 PM we were escorted down to our table - All tables preassigned.   No one sat with strangers - everyone at a prearranged group or at a table for 2 (or 2 at a 4 top in our case)   No Officers or other non paying guests.

 

Brief Welcome from Pinnacle Manager -

 

No further announcements or other fanfare until a brief farewell speech at the end thanking us and inviting us to pose for complimentary picture.

 

Here is a photo or each course

 

Very nice evening - We would do it again.

 

 

 

Appetizers in Ocean Bar

 

Beef Tenderloin Main Course

 

Cucumber Granite - served between Fish and Beef Course

 

Fried Steam Bun with Caviar

 

Halibut with Lobster

 

Ocean Bar for cocktails and appetizers

 

Orange Creamcicle Float

 

Background Piano Music

 

Entrance to Ocean Bar

 

Ritz Cocktail

 

 

Tempura Squash Salad

Edited March 26, 2022 by The-Inside-Cabin

[The-Inside-Cabin]

Dup

Edited March 26, 2022 by The-Inside-Cabin

[Gracie115]

On 3/22/2022 at 9:14 AM, LewiLewi said:

We are thinking about this cruise for Oct. 2022. What happens if someone tests positive? Are you quarantined in your cabin, another “special” cabin, or taken off the ship?

I don’t know what the protocol will be in Oct.

 

Right now you are not quarantined in your room, but in a section of the ship set up for that.  No idea what the protocol would be in October.

[The-Inside-Cabin]

15 hours ago, dchip said:

Enjoy!! We are going to the Cellar Master’s Dinner on 3/28. I hope you went out today. Hapatoni was a lovely surprise. 
Denise

We have the mariners award ceremony on the 28th at 6:30   - We will get our gold medals! 

[The-Inside-Cabin]

Tonight's menu

[The-Inside-Cabin]

Cellar master menu and announcement 

 

[rkacruiser]

1 hour ago, The-Inside-Cabin said:

Halibut with Lobster

 

I thought the Pancetta, Ham Hock Broth to be an unusual type of sauce for this dish.  Did it work well in your opinion?  

 

The menu for this dinner appeals more to me than the menu for the Cellar Master's Dinner.  

[The-Inside-Cabin]

2 minutes ago, rkacruiser said:

 

I thought the Pancetta, Ham Hock Broth to be an unusual type of sauce for this dish.  Did it work well in your opinion?  

 

The menu for this dinner appeals more to me than the menu for the Cellar Master's Dinner.  

Yes -- it was wonderful - tasted better than it sounds

[SJSULIBRARIAN]

The Pinnacle Grill Gala dinner is being offered on the 5-day April 22nd Zuiderdam Coastal Cruise. Based on your experience, I will be booking it and the photos are great. Thanks. Barbara

[USN59-79]

We have always received a 5-star Mariner discount when dining in the Pinnacle.  No discount for Pinnacle Gala?

Ray

[rkacruiser]

22 minutes ago, USN59-79 said:

We have always received a 5-star Mariner discount when dining in the Pinnacle.  No discount for Pinnacle Gala?

Ray

 

It has been awhile since I have booked such special dinners.  (Too much food and wine--specifically the Cellar Master's Dinner.)  I don't recall that their was the Mariner discount.  Regardless, these dinners are "events" if one enjoys such types.  Informative when the Cellar Master and/or Chef speak about what we are enjoying, the ambiance and service, and enjoying the company of other guests who are there because they share your same interests in such an evening.  

[USN59-79]

I guess I am different from most.  If I had the choice of having to wear a suit and pay $284 for my DW and I to go to dinner or just dress casually and go to the MDR for free, I know what I and my DW would choose.  It is kind of like buying a bottle of merlot for $22. or paying $220.  One may be better, but ten times better?

Ray

[The-Inside-Cabin]

1 hour ago, USN59-79 said:

I guess I am different from most.  If I had the choice of having to wear a suit and pay $284 for my DW and I to go to dinner or just dress casually and go to the MDR for free, I know what I and my DW would choose.  It is kind of like buying a bottle of merlot for $22. or paying $220.  One may be better, but ten times better?

Ray

That's what's great about cruising.  Everyone can find something to do that they enjoy!  

[The-Inside-Cabin]

Having fun in Nuku Hiva 

 

Today is our final port with the Mother of all Sail always - more info later. 

 

Edited March 27, 2022 by The-Inside-Cabin

[Kay S]

5 hours ago, The-Inside-Cabin said:

That's what's great about cruising.  Everyone can find something to do that they enjoy!  

Yes!  Imagine what cruising would be like if every ship was the same and everyone was required to do the same thing every day.

 

I have really been enjoying this thread.

[LouChamp]

Love your reports especially the food!  We have done a similar cruise. Great memories.   smooth sailing 

[cruzin4us]

Been following along your journey and have loved every minute of it!

I did read (on a Princess thread talking about covid outbreak) that the Zuiderdam is experiencing a bit of that as well.

I did check the CDC color monitoring website and it shows the Zuiderdam is back in the orange.    Are you noticing anything?

[The-Inside-Cabin]

13 hours ago, cruzin4us said:

Been following along your journey and have loved every minute of it!

I did read (on a Princess thread talking about covid outbreak) that the Zuiderdam is experiencing a bit of that as well.

I did check the CDC color monitoring website and it shows the Zuiderdam is back in the orange.    Are you noticing anything?

There are several people we know in the 5 day COVID quarantine wing.   No numbers announced or any other public statements or change in policies.    The ones we talked to say they are being treated well considering the circumstances.  
 

We heading back to San Diego.   7 sea days.    Spotty internet as we are in an area not often used by marine traffic based on my amateur observation on Marine tracker.