LIVE from Discovery Nov. 5 - Nov. 14, 2022 - including Sky Suite experience

[HBCcruiser]

Sunny day in Ensenada. 

 

 

[cr8tiv1]

Where's everyone?  I know the crew made this a very enjoyable cruise for you.  Until you are on the water again, Aloha.

[Matco]

If you get a chance do you mind asking how many people aboard the next sailing?

[HBCcruiser]

1 hour ago, Matco said:

If you get a chance do you mind asking how many people aboard the next sailing?

According to the concierge just as full as this one, and almost at full capacity +/-  200 people. 

[HBCcruiser]

1 hour ago, cr8tiv1 said:

Where's everyone?  I know the crew made this a very enjoyable cruise for you.  Until you are on the water again, Aloha.

Off on shore shopping or doing excursions . It was around 10 AM. 

[Matco]

2 hours ago, HBCcruiser said:

According to the concierge just as full as this one, and almost at full capacity +/-  200 people. 

Thank you!

[HBCcruiser]

Tea time in the sanctuary.

 

 

[HBCcruiser]

Trying CG again. 
 

[MattnTricia]

HBCcruiser - Thank you so much for this thread. We will be getting on next Saturday and you have gotten us super excited to be on this beautiful ship.  Any chance you have a copy of the lotus spa menu and or have you seen any info on the patters about spa specials on port days?     Thanks again for this fantastic thread. 

[HBCcruiser]

11 minutes ago, mattnday said:

HBCcruiser - Thank you so much for this thread. We will be getting on next Saturday and you have gotten us super excited to be on this beautiful ship.  Any chance you have a copy of the lotus spa menu and or have you seen any info on the patters about spa specials on port days?     Thanks again for this fantastic thread. 

I can email it to you. Thor sent me the entire menu pre cruise. My email is hbccruiser at gmail. 

[HBCcruiser]

Going with the Grill Salad and lobster tail tonight.

 

Grill Salad; 

lobster tail with shell removed.

 

[BelleEpoque]

On 11/12/2022 at 8:53 PM, Hulagirl said:

We thought they  did a really nice job on the Fiesta Party.  The snacks were quite good and so were the margaritas.  Was a nice time.

On the 7-day Mexican Riviera cruise, which night is the Fiesta Party usually? Thanks! 

Edited November 14, 2022 by BelleEpoque

[BelleEpoque]

12 hours ago, HBCcruiser said:

The white and gold party was rather tame. The band played 80’s music. Not many were dressed up in white and gold. I wonder if Princess will fade it out being the show was a flop. 🤔

 

They need to bring back the champagne pyramid. 

[HBCcruiser]

Food was better! Lobster was very good and so were the sides. IMO get the lobster at CG and the filet at Sur La Mer. 

[HBCcruiser]

Dessert was yummy! I usually go with a chocolate thingy but this was quite good! I’m mixing it up tonight… except for the wine  Gotto stick to what I like on that! 😂🥂

 

 

[jcaz14]

On 11/12/2022 at 9:28 AM, HBCcruiser said:

SCORE!! I just won $250 via Princess Prizes! I opened my door and won. Guess it’s time to shop!🥳😜

 

Congratulations! Forgive my ignorance, my first time on Princess in Dec. Is this random? Did you enter a drawing or raffle? Any tips for newbies is appreciated. 🙂

 

[HBCcruiser]

18 hours ago, Matco said:

Thank you!

Today we were told about 85% capacity on the next sailing. 

[HBCcruiser]

11 hours ago, jcaz14 said:

Congratulations! Forgive my ignorance, my first time on Princess in Dec. Is this random? Did you enter a drawing or raffle? Any tips for newbies is appreciated. 🙂

 

You have to enter it via purchasing the Premium Plus Package or by paying $20 daily. Winners are chosen randomly. You can only enter when the casino is open and you are limited to a certain number of daily entries. This promo ends December 2022.

https://www.princess.com/cruise-deals-promotions/plus-premier-cruise-packages/princess-prizes-terms-and-conditions/

[HBCcruiser]

Today I had my final Sabatini’s breakfast and walked off the ship around 7:45 AM and was home by 8:30 AM. The new facial recognition disembarkation procedure for those with passports made disembarkation easy! 
 

I like the Discovery. It’s a pretty ship with plenty to do. Even though it was at full capacity, I never felt it that the ship was overcrowded, like on some of the NCL ships. Granted, I booked all of my dinners ahead of time, had CC dining and got to the shows early.  Some of the smaller venues got filled up quickly, but this happens on all cruise lines. 
 

The Sky Suite was amazing! I loved the perks that came with it and the large balcony. I wish the bedrooms had more drawers and shelves but other than that it was fabulous! My S4 was very nice too. The location was nice - close to the lounge yet. Wry quiet. The balcony is too narrow, for my liking, but this is how they designed the newer ships. I can’t wait to try out the new Sphere class Sun Princess! 
 

My next cruise is in December with my oldest daughter and some great friends. This will be a hoot! We are doing the Panama Canal partial crossing. My DH and youngest daughter did not want to go - too many sea days for them. Until then, safe travels and happy cruising! 😎🚢😎

[tonit964]

15 hours ago, BelleEpoque said:

They need to bring back the champagne pyramid. 

They had the Champagne Waterfall on my Sapphire cruise last September.

[MattnTricia]

16 hours ago, HBCcruiser said:

I can email it to you. Thor sent me the entire menu pre cruise. My email is hbccruiser at gmail. 

email sent - Thanks😀

[azbirdmom]

17 hours ago, BelleEpoque said:

On the 7-day Mexican Riviera cruise, which night is the Fiesta Party usually? Thanks! 

 

On the October 22nd Mexican Riviera cruise it was on Wednesday

 

[BelleEpoque]

2 hours ago, tonit964 said:

They had the Champagne Waterfall on my Sapphire cruise last September.

Very nice. Would love see that! I have not seen it on my cruises post-COVID.

[BelleEpoque]

3 hours ago, HBCcruiser said:

Today I had my final Sabatini’s breakfast and walked off the ship around 7:45 AM and was home by 8:30 AM. The new facial recognition disembarkation procedure for those with passports made disembarkation easy! 
 

I like the Discovery. It’s a pretty ship with plenty to do. Even though it was at full capacity, I never felt it that the ship was overcrowded, like on some of the NCL ships. Granted, I booked all of my dinners ahead of time, had CC dining and got to the shows early.  Some of the smaller venues got filled up quickly, but this happens on all cruise lines. 
 

The Sky Suite was amazing! I loved the perks that came with it and the large balcony. I wish the bedrooms had more drawers and shelves but other than that it was fabulous! My S4 was very nice too. The location was nice - close to the lounge yet. Wry quiet. The balcony is too narrow, for my liking, but this is how they designed the newer ships. I can’t wait to try out the new Sphere class Sun Princess! 
 

My next cruise is in December with my oldest daughter and some great friends. This will be a hoot! We are doing the Panama Canal partial crossing. My DH and youngest daughter did not want to go - too many sea days for them. Until then, safe travels and happy cruising! 😎🚢😎

I am envious of how quickly you made it home.

Glad to hear your trip was enjoyable. Thanks for sharing with us.

[fpsphil]

2 hours ago, tonit964 said:

They had the Champagne Waterfall on my Sapphire cruise last September.

Also was on our Sapphire cruise 2 weeks ago