JF - retired RRT Posted April 12, 2022 #201 Share Posted April 12, 2022 32 minutes ago, waltd said: And the Beef Stroganoff was strange. I guess the Princess version. Ours came cooked with Beets and a different kind of noodle. It wasn't bad and beef tender just a Princess take on Stroganoff. LOL IIRC, it always has beets. I order the stroganoff a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltd Posted April 12, 2022 #202 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Just now, JF - retired RRT said: IIRC, it always has beets. I order the stroganoff a lot. Guess I don't order it enough. First time for me seeing it with beets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senga Posted April 12, 2022 #203 Share Posted April 12, 2022 I have thoroughly enjoyed following this thread. Alaska May 25th will certainly be different from Hawaii. 😂. Looks like the weather in Hawaii was much better than you expected. Thanks for taking the time to share your voyage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnieslady Posted April 12, 2022 #204 Share Posted April 12, 2022 For us the food is a little off in the MDR Club Class , than it used to be. Even from this past November on the & same ship (Grand). Entertainment is off also compared to last November. Very few wearing masks & no social distancing. Just a feeling I have been having is that this ship is hoping that everyone will come down with Covid, because of the kind of activities they are having. For instance they had a 50s & 60s event the other night @ 8:30 in the Explorer’s Lounge, which was not listed as a party, but was stated so once it started. (We thought it was going to be a game show).Very very over crowded, (standing room only) no mention of masking, super encouraging everyone to sing along, pulling people down to the already crowded dance floor . Also lots of extra doors are closed so everyone leaving or passing in show rooms & hallways are thrown together. Makes no sense, but that’s just me & my opinion. Can they save $ if everyone gets a light case of Covid, then they don’t have to worry about quarantining anyone.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted April 12, 2022 Author #205 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Well shopping was a bust. They have a TJ Maxx and Ross but no cute shops or boutiques. Ok well, we will just relax on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted April 12, 2022 Author #206 Share Posted April 12, 2022 22 minutes ago, Ronnieslady said: For us the food is a little off in the MDR Club Class Hmm I just thought it was because we were skipping Club Class. Food is not bad, but not as good as it was in October/November. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1emerald1 Posted April 12, 2022 #207 Share Posted April 12, 2022 26 minutes ago, Ronnieslady said: For us the food is a little off in the MDR Club Class , than it used to be. Even from this past November on the & same ship (Grand). Entertainment is off also compared to last November. Very few wearing masks & no social distancing. Just a feeling I have been having is that this ship is hoping that everyone will come down with Covid, because of the kind of activities they are having. For instance they had a 50s & 60s event the other night @ 8:30 in the Explorer’s Lounge, which was not listed as a party, but was stated so once it started. (We thought it was going to be a game show).Very very over crowded, (standing room only) no mention of masking, super encouraging everyone to sing along, pulling people down to the already crowded dance floor . Also lots of extra doors are closed so everyone leaving or passing in show rooms & hallways are thrown together. Makes no sense, but that’s just me & my opinion. Can they save $ if everyone gets a light case of Covid, then they don’t have to worry about quarantining anyone.? Who is the Executive Chef? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted April 12, 2022 Author #208 Share Posted April 12, 2022 28 minutes ago, 1emerald1 said: Who is the Executive Chef? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted April 12, 2022 Author #209 Share Posted April 12, 2022 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted April 12, 2022 Author #210 Share Posted April 12, 2022 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1emerald1 Posted April 12, 2022 #211 Share Posted April 12, 2022 10 minutes ago, HBCcruiser said: Thanks, have never cruised with him as Chef. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnieslady Posted April 12, 2022 #212 Share Posted April 12, 2022 43 minutes ago, HBCcruiser said: Hmm I just thought it was because we were skipping Club Class. Food is not bad, but not as good as it was in October/November. Items on the MDR Club Class menu have not been as described. Also the extra main course that was offered for club class 2 nights in a row was Mahi-mahi. The 1st nite my DH ordered it, I told him it looks dried out. He said it is. Then again the same thing is offered the next nite?? Is there a food shortage, crew shortage & entertainment budget shortage. What the H……. is happening to Princess . I think I just figured it out . these deep cutbacks are probably because, even though this cruise is almost full many people are using their credits. And to Princess this means we are cruising for free. On a positive note our Cabin Steward is fantastic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted April 13, 2022 #213 Share Posted April 13, 2022 15 minutes ago, Ronnieslady said: Items on the MDR Club Class menu have not been as described. Also the extra main course that was offered for club class 2 nights in a row was Mahi-mahi. The 1st nite my DH ordered it, I told him it looks dried out. He said it is. Then again the same thing is offered the next nite?? Is there a food shortage, crew shortage & entertainment budget shortage. What the H……. is happening to Princess . I think I just figured it out . these deep cutbacks are probably because, even though this cruise is almost full many people are using their credits. And to Princess this means we are cruising for free. On a positive note our Cabin Steward is fantastic. There are also many supply chain issues. We have a small business and obtaining glass bottles has been a NIGHTMARE!!! That is also one of the reasons why wine is increasing in price too, which we just saw on the news. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnieslady Posted April 13, 2022 #214 Share Posted April 13, 2022 10 minutes ago, nini said: There are also many supply chain issues. We have a small business and obtaining glass bottles has been a NIGHTMARE!!! That is also one of the reasons why wine is increasing in price too, which we just saw on the news. You are right. I also remember in So. Cal (Albertsons owned stores) they had signs at the grocery store saying they are having a chicken shortage. That must also be the reason Princesses famous chicken salad @ the International Cafe has no chicken in it. Just tasty apples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted April 13, 2022 #215 Share Posted April 13, 2022 1 minute ago, Ronnieslady said: You are right. I also remember in So. Cal (Albertsons owned stores) they had signs at the grocery store saying they are having a chicken shortage. That must also be the reason Princesses famous chicken salad @ the International Cafe has no chicken in it. Just tasty apples. Well, bummer! I love that chicken salad! I am grateful we do not have that issue in the Northwest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnieslady Posted April 13, 2022 #216 Share Posted April 13, 2022 9 minutes ago, nini said: Well, bummer! I love that chicken salad! I am grateful we do not have that issue in the Northwest. Yes, lots of people on theses boards including me love that chicken salad & some might be disappointed now. I suppose someone could do a topic on what is not offered anymore, unless it’s already been done & I missed it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare c-boy Posted April 13, 2022 #217 Share Posted April 13, 2022 ^ been there and done that so, let's not and say we did .🙄 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted April 13, 2022 #218 Share Posted April 13, 2022 6 hours ago, waltd said: And the Beef Stroganoff was strange. I guess the Princess version. Ours came cooked with Beets and a different kind of noodle. It wasn't bad and beef tender just a Princess take on Stroganoff. LOL My low sodium Beef Stroganoff came with no noodles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted April 13, 2022 #219 Share Posted April 13, 2022 1 minute ago, cr8tiv1 said: My low sodium Beef Stroganoff came with no noodles. I would have sent it back. The stroganoff concept requires noodles. Otherwise, it is just soupy beef with onions and mushrooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted April 13, 2022 #220 Share Posted April 13, 2022 2 hours ago, nini said: I would have sent it back. The stroganoff concept requires noodles. Otherwise, it is just soupy beef with onions and mushrooms. I didn't go hungry. The meal had plenty of other things to eat. Thank you for thinking of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridababa Posted April 13, 2022 #221 Share Posted April 13, 2022 On the Regal the food was pretty mediocre. They use to ha e great food. Makes me think of trying other lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridababa Posted April 13, 2022 #222 Share Posted April 13, 2022 What condition is the Ship in? Plan on going next March and I'm concerned that the ship needs refurbishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted April 13, 2022 #223 Share Posted April 13, 2022 9 hours ago, floridababa said: What condition is the Ship in? Plan on going next March and I'm concerned that the ship needs refurbishment. I was on the Grand in December and I thought she was in great shape. I was really impressed. I saw nothing that indicated that it needed to be replaced/fixed. She is going in for a dry dock in the next few weeks before the Alaska season. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted April 13, 2022 Author #224 Share Posted April 13, 2022 (edited) 16 hours ago, floridababa said: What condition is the Ship in? Plan on going next March and I'm concerned that the ship needs refurbishment. I think she’s in good shape considering her age. Staff are constantly cleaning, painting and doing basic upkeep. Our suite is nice. Our shower has hot water and the heater/air conditioner works. Those of you who followed my Live From in October know the issues we had with the Grand Suite. Edited April 13, 2022 by HBCcruiser 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nunuc2000 Posted April 13, 2022 #225 Share Posted April 13, 2022 5 hours ago, Coral said: I was on the Grand in December and I thought she was in great shape. I was really impressed. I saw nothing that indicated that it needed to be replaced/fixed. She is going in for a dry dock in the next few weeks before the Alaska season. Any info on what the drydock will entail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now