LIVE: CB Panama Canal Partial Transit Christmas Cruise 12/18/22 – 12/28/22

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A few parting shots as we sail from Cartagena.

 

 

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Chefs table started in Vines where we had the apps then moved into the galley. We did not eat or drink in the galley. We had to wear masks and lab coats. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Getting ready to go through the first lock. If anyone can grab the web cam pic that’d be great! Internet onboard is not good.

[BillB48]

Here you go...

HAL Volendam in the background.

 

Edited December 23, 2022 by BillB48

[Essiesmom]

They got y’all up early!

 

 

[Cruise till you drop]

On 12/21/2022 at 11:23 AM, HBCcruiser said:

Chefs table will be tomorrow and YES they are doing the galley tour!! 
 

We had to sign a health protocol waiver. Wear mask, closed toed shoes and gown in the galley. 
 

 

 

For our January cruise, they mentioned you couldn’t sign up for Chefs table in advance of the cruise and we should plan to sign up quickly once we board.

 

Was this the same situation on your cruise?  

[HBCcruiser]

50 minutes ago, Cruise till you drop said:

For our January cruise, they mentioned you couldn’t sign up for Chefs table in advance of the cruise and we should plan to sign up quickly once we board.

 

Was this the same situation on your cruise?  

Yes. We signed up at guest services when we boarded.

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Photos of the canal:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crocs in the water!

 

 

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We are onboard the bus headed to the ferry that will take us through the old locks 

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[nini]

20 hours ago, HBCcruiser said:

Chefs table tonight!! We ate very light today to prepare!

 

YAY!!! Enjoy. We all look forward to your report. The crew on the Grand gave us a photo with all of the diners and a signed cookbook!

[HBCcruiser]

1 hour ago, nini said:

 

YAY!!! Enjoy. We all look forward to your report. The crew on the Grand gave us a photo with all of the diners and a signed cookbook!

No cookbook last night. We shall see. Luckily I already have one.

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[Essiesmom]

Heading back out of the locks

 

 

 

 

[HBCcruiser]

For those on the ship - we are going to be running very late because we have to wait for a tanker that we are transiting with. Folks are not happy about getting back at 7:30-8:00. 

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35 minutes ago, HBCcruiser said:

For those on the ship - we are going to be running very late because we have to wait for a tanker that we are transiting with. Folks are not happy about getting back at 7:30-8:00. 

Seems fairly Typical…

at the mercy of Canal operations

not Princess Cruises

[algriff]

Tell me more about the chefs table..what is it, how many people can do it, is there a cost involved, etc.

Thanks for all the info on this cruise..we will be going on the Feb 10 Panama Canal cruise.  One other question...did they do surf & turf one night and if so is there an extra charge?

 

Thanks

 

 

 

 

 

[HBCcruiser]

Another cut back- no cookbook with the Chefs table on this cruise!😩

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I’ll try to post pics from our great day in Costs Rica tonight. 
 

 

 

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We did not get back until 8 PM last night. Ordered Room Service then had fun at the white and gold party. Pics later. 

[nini]

20 hours ago, algriff said:

Tell me more about the chefs table..what is it, how many people can do it, is there a cost involved, etc.

Thanks for all the info on this cruise..we will be going on the Feb 10 Panama Canal cruise.  One other question...did they do surf & turf one night and if so is there an extra charge?

 

Thanks

 

 

 

 

 

 

As I recall, when on the Grand in September, it was around $90.00 to $100.00 per person. DH was charged less because he does not drink alcohol. They were very sweet and accommodating and served him other beverages. There were several courses with the Chef explaining the courses we were served. The table could accommodate 12 people but we had less so that was surprising as people are usually placed on a waiting list. We were in a private room in the Crown Grill.

 

Basically, the first thing I did when we reached our cabin was to call the Dine Line and told them that we would like to participate in a Chef's Table if they were going to have it. They took our names and cabin number and placed us on the list because they did not know at that point that it would be offered.