SNJCruisers Posted March 28, 2022 #101 Share Posted March 28, 2022 19 hours ago, Astro Flyer said: UGH…the CC app invented my photo. Whew....for a minute there I thought you were cruising down under.🦘 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyoftheseas Posted March 28, 2022 #102 Share Posted March 28, 2022 How was embarkation? We are on the April 10th sailing we are in the 1st boarding group and are elite how long did it take to get on the ship? I know with it being to first sailing it was probably chaotic and hopefully will get better on our cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonit964 Posted March 28, 2022 #103 Share Posted March 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, sandyoftheseas said: How was embarkation? We are on the April 10th sailing we are in the 1st boarding group and are elite how long did it take to get on the ship? I know with it being to first sailing it was probably chaotic and hopefully will get better on our cruise. AstroFlyer posted about it a couple of pages ago. It's there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted March 28, 2022 #104 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Here are some thoughts after day 1 on the beautiful Discovery Princess & it’s wonderful crew. These are merely based on my limited experiences in as objective manner as possible. I am not the Author of this thread but here are my experiences. I’ve attempted to post about some of the commonly asked questions. QR Codes: For anyone not using mobile devices with a QR app there are no paper menus at places around the ship. At Good Spirits a QR app was required to view drink menu and at Sabatini’s, Salty Dog Gastropub & Crown Grill there is only a QR code at entrances. Crown Grill: When seated they had paper menus & great service with a perfectly cooked tender & tasty filet mignon. Used Cruise Night coupon for a free bottle of wine (first night only) but was charged $46.02 so need to get it reversed after GSD lines get shorter…no reply on Crew Chat. Breakfast buffet: Very limited options and no type of potatoes but lots of trays of sticky white rice and pork & beans. DMW: Does not work on app & our Skagway (6-midship) nightly 1800 reservations we had when boarding were changed to Ketchikan (6-aft) but not going to attempt to change it & to risk losing our 1800 reservations. Specialty restaurant reservation: We decided to pre-book the CG despite it not accepting our booking included dinner. We paid by c/c in advance to ensure we got a first night reservation. GSD said that within 2 weeks my c/c would have a credit & will check before disembarkation on 4/10. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted March 28, 2022 #105 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Any possibility of someone on board posting a picture of the dinner menu at the MDR? This would give us an idea as to which night to use our specialty voucher. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted March 28, 2022 #106 Share Posted March 28, 2022 I could view our DMW reservations on the cabin’s TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzrbachoua Posted March 28, 2022 #107 Share Posted March 28, 2022 46 minutes ago, Astro Flyer said: Breakfast buffet: Very limited options and no type of potatoes but lots of trays of sticky white rice and pork & beans. Is the buffet still being served by the staff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted March 28, 2022 #108 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Just now, cruzrbachoua said: Is the buffet still being served by the staff? Yes with some self serve items such as chunks of fruit in a cup or yogurt. Nothing is open in the Horizon Bistro except for limited items in bakery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzrbachoua Posted March 28, 2022 #109 Share Posted March 28, 2022 @Astro Flyer Ok that is good to hear....I read that the Ruby was self serve and thought I missed an update perhaps that was just one rogue captain/ship that dropped that protocol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike & Zen Posted March 28, 2022 #110 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Could you please take a picture of the “Management” staff board which is usually located in the midship elevator area on deck 5, 6, or 7. Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ken the cruiser Posted March 28, 2022 #111 Share Posted March 28, 2022 On 3/27/2022 at 9:39 AM, scottsdalelove said: I personally am ignoring all the thoughts of possible chaos that could occur (lol) and am focusing on just getting on board!!! I do feel bad though as I know there are a lot of people who are legitimately nervous and freaking out (like my sister who is sailing also on this cruise). But I have faith that at 4pm today, we will all be on board and sailing away. See you Aboard!! Joseph and Christy Scottsdale, AZ Just curious, does anyone know what happened to the original OP? They haven't posted to this thread since the first page. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonit964 Posted March 28, 2022 #112 Share Posted March 28, 2022 16 minutes ago, Ken the cruiser said: Just curious, does anyone know what happened to the original OP? They haven't posted to this thread since the first page. I think they are having too much fun on the cruise and forgot about us. 😄 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye10640 Posted March 28, 2022 #113 Share Posted March 28, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Astro Flyer said: Here are some thoughts after day 1 on the beautiful Discovery Princess & it’s wonderful crew. These are merely based on my limited experiences in as objective manner as possible. I am not the Author of this thread but here are my experiences. I’ve attempted to post about some of the commonly asked questions. QR Codes: For anyone not using mobile devices with a QR app there are no paper menus at places around the ship. At Good Spirits a QR app was required to view drink menu and at Sabatini’s, Salty Dog Gastropub & Crown Grill there is only a QR code at entrances. Crown Grill: When seated they had paper menus & great service with a perfectly cooked tender & tasty filet mignon. Used Cruise Night coupon for a free bottle of wine (first night only) but was charged $46.02 so need to get it reversed after GSD lines get shorter…no reply on Crew Chat. Breakfast buffet: Very limited options and no type of potatoes but lots of trays of sticky white rice and pork & beans. DMW: Does not work on app & our Skagway (6-midship) nightly 1800 reservations we had when boarding were changed to Ketchikan (6-aft) but not going to attempt to change it & to risk losing our 1800 reservations. Specialty restaurant reservation: We decided to pre-book the CG despite it not accepting our booking included dinner. We paid by c/c in advance to ensure we got a first night reservation. GSD said that within 2 weeks my c/c would have a credit & will check before disembarkation on 4/10. While I understand it, I found the QR codes to be annoying and only intermittenly successful on my device. I like real menus! And did they really say your CREDIT CARD would be credited for the specialty dining you prepaid? I am also unable to book free specialty dining for May and considered this, but others have reported they can only get OBC (which I dont need). I would do it if they would credit the credit card. Hope you enjoy your cruise! Ioved Enchanted and Discovery looks equally nice! Edited March 28, 2022 by Buckeye10640 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
san diego sue Posted March 28, 2022 #114 Share Posted March 28, 2022 My Medallion Appl. working a little better now. Got some help from staff. I never log out of it. so was not logged off when I arrived at ship and still logged on today. She told me to log off and go back on, which did. So some functions are now working but still can't get on Journeys (for the patter). Funny thing happened this morning. We had flipped the security on our door knob inside(turned to the left so no one could enter. Well, it jammed and we were trapped inside. Called our room stewardess and she was at our door in two minutes. She was giving us directions but could hardly hear her because those doors seem soundproof. She couldn''t get in either. she wound up going to neighbors balcony ,unlocking the door to ours and entered our cabin. Then she also was now locked it. She used her weight (she was a larger person) against the door and slid the lock back to open position . Then she advised us to not lock it again. Not a very safe place to be locked in if an emergency occurs. We had a good laugh about it and I am sure the door lock will get fixed. The ship feels very crowded. Lots of people in the Piazza. Also the ordering drinks on appl. on Medallion doesn't seem to be working. Friends sitting in the coffee bar area ordered coffees. For 45 minutes said it was being prepared. Then all of a sudden showed cancelled. Long lines to get coffee if you order by the IC. We ordered ours direct from bar staff and took a few minutes but it was fine. No one is complaining (and neither are we). This ship is new. crew getting used to the ship and so are we.They are so happy to be working and we are happy to be here with them. have seen some familiar faces both crew and fellow passengers. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted March 28, 2022 #115 Share Posted March 28, 2022 14 minutes ago, Buckeye10640 said: While I understand it, I found the QR codes to be annoying and only intermittenly successful on my device. I like real menus! And did they really say your CREDIT CARD would be credited for the specialty dining you prepaid? I am also unable to book free specialty dining for May and considered this, but others have reported they can only get OBC (which I dont need). I would do it if they would credit the credit card. Hope you enjoy your cruise! Ioved Enchanted and Discovery looks equally nice! I agree…prefer paper menus. I installed a QR app on my mobile devices but not everyone wants to carry their devices around. I would have accepted OBC because we’ll have a balance due but when the GS rep checked with a supervisor he said that within 2 weeks would have a c/c credit. I will continue to check before we disembark on 4/10. I don’t know if my experience is policy or is just how one GS supervisor handled it so your experience might be different. We know the first couple of trips are shakedown cruises & understand there will be some issues. But the hardworking crew are doing their best to help passengers & are happy to be cruising again! 😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted March 28, 2022 #116 Share Posted March 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Astro Flyer said: DMW: Does not work on app & our Skagway (6-midship) nightly 1800 reservations we had when boarding were changed to Ketchikan (6-aft) but not going to attempt to change it & to risk losing our 1800 reservations I have been wondering if they are holding Deck 6 Aft DR out of DMW on purpose and then allocating folks who have booked or tried to book "Same Time/Table/Waitstaff" for full voyage. Not my fave DR at all, but may have to accept it in order to have the dining arrangements we want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that Posted March 28, 2022 #117 Share Posted March 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Mike & Zen said: Could you please take a picture of the “Management” staff board which is usually located in the midship elevator area on deck 5, 6, or 7. Thanks. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted March 28, 2022 #118 Share Posted March 28, 2022 7 hours ago, HaveDogWillTravel said: Try using discovery.Princess.com On other ships recently this format would take you to the old Princess at sea format and worked well. Thanks for the suggestion…it worked. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted March 28, 2022 #119 Share Posted March 28, 2022 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Steelers36 said: I have been wondering if they are holding Deck 6 Aft DR out of DMW on purpose and then allocating folks who have booked or tried to book "Same Time/Table/Waitstaff" for full voyage. Not my fave DR at all, but may have to accept it in order to have the dining arrangements we want. I was thinking the same thing because that deck 6 aft dining room has previously been full time TD before DMW. Weeks before boarding we got moved from midship to aft before using DMW to move back to mid…that didn’t work after boarding. My wife wanted the more stable midship location for the same time each night but Skagway includes Club Class & possibly it’s been expanded if there are VIPs onboard. We’re disappointed but things happen & we won’t starve. ☺️ Edited March 28, 2022 by Astro Flyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonit964 Posted March 28, 2022 #120 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Can someone at some point please confirm or deny if the comedian Carlos Oscar is on the ship performing? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avery66 Posted March 29, 2022 #121 Share Posted March 29, 2022 6 hours ago, sandyoftheseas said: How was embarkation? We are on the April 10th sailing we are in the 1st boarding group and are elite how long did it take to get on the ship? I know with it being to first sailing it was probably chaotic and hopefully will get better on our cruise. Hi, we are on the April 10th sailing, too. Have you tried to book specialty dining on the medallion app? We keep getting error messages. We were on the phone with Princess for an hour this morning and they couldn't get it sorted out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that Posted March 29, 2022 #122 Share Posted March 29, 2022 49 minutes ago, tonit964 said: Can someone at some point please confirm or deny if the comedian Carlos Oscar is on the ship performing? TIA Think Carlos Oscar on This week only 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyoftheseas Posted March 29, 2022 #123 Share Posted March 29, 2022 57 minutes ago, avery66 said: Hi, we are on the April 10th sailing, too. Have you tried to book specialty dining on the medallion app? We keep getting error messages. We were on the phone with Princess for an hour this morning and they couldn't get it sorted out. We are not doing any specialty dining on this cruise so I haven't tried. Good luck trying to get it sorted out. I was on the phone earlier with Princess trying to see why my medallion went form Illinois (we are in Michigan) to Los Angeles CA. They show that they are scheduled to ship to my house but don't know why they are in California. The agent stated this was to early for them to show up at the cruise terminal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmp702 Posted March 29, 2022 #124 Share Posted March 29, 2022 13 minutes ago, sandyoftheseas said: We are not doing any specialty dining on this cruise so I haven't tried. Good luck trying to get it sorted out. I was on the phone earlier with Princess trying to see why my medallion went form Illinois (we are in Michigan) to Los Angeles CA. They show that they are scheduled to ship to my house but don't know why they are in California. The agent stated this was to early for them to show up at the cruise terminal I'm in Ohio. Same thing with mine. I cruised with Princess in January and the tracking seemed to start in Illinois, but then was suddenly in LA. I'm booked on Discovery and my medallions just shipped and seem to be taking the same odd route. Last time, I got them about a week after they shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HaveDogWillTravel Posted March 29, 2022 #125 Share Posted March 29, 2022 3 hours ago, Astro Flyer said: Thanks for the suggestion…it worked. 👍 Awesome. I wasn’t sure it would as Discovery is a new build. Thanks for letting me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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