Majestic Pacific Adventure ex Sydney with Jenn

[chubbypiggy]

On 2/14/2023 at 11:28 AM, TrixieBel said:

@chubbypiggy

 

Thank you!

[TrixieBel]

So… Chef’s Table… IYKYK

Amazing

Spectacular

Thank you Princess Majestic Princess’s talented team 😋🥘

(there was more - I’m just giving you a taster so as not to spoil the experience for others yet to experience this) 

 

 

 

 

[cr8tiv1]

18 hours ago, PescadoAmarillo said:

Unfortunately, the Royal Class ships aren’t much good in Alaska, either, with a shortage of covered outdoor areas to see the scenery and tale photos in rainy weather. The better ships for pools are the Grand Class ships, and, as Australia already got some of those, their numbers are dwindling. 
 

At least the Majestic has a covered pool area, which makes it the best Royal Class ship for Alaska. 

 

Yes, (pretty) please, return MY Grand Princess.  While you are at it, just turn the Golden Princess over too.  

[sewgood]

4 hours ago, cr8tiv1 said:

 

Yes, (pretty) please, return MY Grand Princess.  While you are at it, just turn the Golden Princess over too.  

Can we keep the Star?

[Tripmode33]

6 hours ago, cr8tiv1 said:

 

Yes, (pretty) please, return MY Grand Princess.  While you are at it, just turn the Golden Princess over too.  

I must say, here in Australia, we do feel blessed to have the Grand and the Coral for our season, as well as keeping some of the Ex-Princess fleet, like the Golden, here with P&O Australia. Many of us are making good use of them while we can.

[PescadoAmarillo]

5 hours ago, sewgood said:

Can we keep the Star?

If we can trade the Island for the Coral. 😆

 

It’s been kind of amusing to watch the change in mindset from years ago when Australia really did get some older, less desirable ships to today, when the (now) older ships are the more desirable ones and the newest ones are….well, let’s just say the older ones hold more appeal for many of us. 

[cr8tiv1]

40 minutes ago, PescadoAmarillo said:

If we can trade the Island for the Coral. 😆

 

It’s been kind of amusing to watch the change in mindset from years ago when Australia really did get some older, less desirable ships to today, when the (now) older ships are the more desirable ones and the newest ones are….well, let’s just say the older ones hold more appeal for many of us. 

 

@TrixieBel I hope you are enjoying your cruise on the Majestic.  I apologize for the tangent, but obviously, there is a battle for the Grand and the Coral.  I understand the Royal is also being sent your way.  I believe the "ROYAL" class ships should be sailing your waters.  Just return the outcasts (Grand and Coral).  As a bonus exchange, you may have the Island.

 

Thank you for writing such a marvelous sales pitch for the Majestic. 

[Nebr.cruiser]

On 2/14/2023 at 12:41 PM, TrixieBel said:

We are in a CC Mini Suite. The shower has two on the wall pump dispensers. One has soap the other has combined shampoo/conditioner. My husband doesn’t like the shampoo at all and has gone and bought some “real” shampoo from the cruise shop on level 5. 
 

The basin area has liquid soap and liquid body lotion. I don’t use body lotion so have no idea of the quality. 
 

Hope that helps… 

I really liked the body lotion on our recent Ruby cruise.  I don't like the shampoo/condition combo either.  I bring my own conditioner, which helps.

[Nebr.cruiser]

On 2/13/2023 at 11:25 AM, chubbypiggy said:

Thank you for all the nice pictures.  We will be on Majestic for 27 days (Syd-L.A.) on April 4.  

 

Starting to put together a packing list for the upcoming long cruise.  Just want to know, in the bathroom, liquid hand soap or bar soap?  Large bottle or lotion or mini size bottle?  When we were on Discovery in November, we had liquid hand soap and a large bottle of lotion.

 

Thank you.

 

the lotion was a large size on our recent Ruby cruise, and a great product for me.

Edited February 16, 2023 by Nebr.cruiser

[TrixieBel]

Yesterday the rain came over Fiji and it was a better day weather wise  back in our home town of Sydney!
 

But. Any day in a tropical paradise is a good day if you have the right mindset. So we sailed to Tivua Island on our planned excursion and had a great time. Between the rain and the swimming we were wet all day and we didn’t care. 
 

 

 

 

The snorkelling was sadly not great because the current where the good snorkelling area is was pretty strong. We went out with the local guide but he seemed nervous and didn’t let us linger in the area where the good depth and fish were.
 

We did learn that the area just by the beach is a black tipped reef shark nursery. It was amazing to be in the water with the babies! And we even saw a baby sting ray. Who was just as startled by me as I was by them. 

 

 

 

we finished up our day with a cocktail at the Wake View Bar and a late dinner at Bistro Sur La Mer

 

 

[PescadoAmarillo]

3 minutes ago, TrixieBel said:

Yesterday the rain came over Fiji and it was a better day weather wise  back in our home town of Sydney!
 

But. Any day in a tropical paradise is a good day if you have the right mindset. So we sailed to Tivua Island on our planned excursion and had a great time. Between the rain and the swimming we were wet all day and we didn’t care. 
p

 

From which Fijian port did you do that excursion to Tivua Island?

[TrixieBel]

10 minutes ago, PescadoAmarillo said:

From which Fijian port did you do that excursion to Tivua Island?

That was from Lautoka…

[TrixieBel]

Bonus! You get two days at a time…

 

Today we are moored off Dravuni Island and access is via the tenders. 
 

We headed off early into a still drizzly wet day and we’re rewarded with no line for the tenders, and a quiet Fijian village. 
 

Following the Google review instructions we headed right off the dock towards the rocky outcrop down the beach. We tried to get into the water at the first Ricky outcrop but the tide was out and it was too shallow and rocky. So we kept going down the beach - and found the second rocky outcrop. And that is where we went in and found nemo - and all his pals. 
 

 

 

 

After a divine swim session with the local seafood we have headed back on board for the afternoon. 

 

We have a second dinner booked at Crown Grill tonight - so are resting at the Wake View Bar in anticipation… 

 

Edited February 17, 2023 by TrixieBel

[azbirdmom]

Just catching up with your thread and it looks like the same itinerary on the same ship that we did in October 2019.  Love seeing the pictures especially beautiful Dravuni!  Keep them coming!

[TrixieBel]

9 hours ago, cr8tiv1 said:

Thank you for writing such a marvelous sales pitch for the Majestic. 

Haha. Maybe I should be asking them for sponsorship? A free cruise would be good 😋👍 

[TrixieBel]

Oh dear. Can you see the photos of Dravuni Island in my last post? They are showing up as question marks for me.  Here they are again for what it’s worth… 

 

 

me walking towards the good snorkeling…

 

 

 

Just getting ready for dinner at the Crown Grill now… 

 

 

[chubbypiggy]

Have you had a chance to try the Noodle Bar?  If so, many choices?  Good?   Open for lunch and dinner? Thanks.

[TrixieBel]

3 hours ago, chubbypiggy said:

Have you had a chance to try the Noodle Bar?  If so, many choices?  Good?   Open for lunch and dinner? Thanks.

So much food. So little time… Haven’t been there yet but will let you know if we do make it 😅

[chubbypiggy]

4 hours ago, TrixieBel said:

So much food. So little time… Haven’t been there yet but will let you know if we do make it 😅

 

4 hours ago, TrixieBel said:

So much food. So little time… Haven’t been there yet but will let you know if we do make it 😅

Majestic is the only Princess ship that has the Noodle Bar, only I was curious if any good.

 

Thank you.

[azbirdmom]

13 minutes ago, chubbypiggy said:

 

Majestic is the only Princess ship that has the Noodle Bar, only I was curious if any good.

 

Thank you.

 

Not the OP but I will chime in.  We've sailed on the Majestic twice and I love the noodle bar.  It's a nice change for lunch and they usually have a couple of selections daily.  And you can make it spicier or add items from their condiment bar to suit your tastes.

[chubbypiggy]

Just now, azbirdmom said:

 

Not the OP but I will chime in.  We've sailed on the Majestic twice and I love the noodle bar.  It's a nice change for lunch and they usually have a couple of selections daily.  And you can make it spicier or add items from their condiment bar to suit your tastes.

Thank you.  It is only open for lunch?

[azbirdmom]

1 minute ago, chubbypiggy said:

Thank you.  It is only open for lunch?

No, it's open for dinner too.  We just opt for other dining venues in the evening.

[chubbypiggy]

Just now, azbirdmom said:

No, it's open for dinner too.  We just opt for other dining venues in the evening.

Thank you.  We will be on Majestic for the TransPacific crossing in April (27 days).  We love soup noodles and looking forward to the Noodle Bar.

[azbirdmom]

1 minute ago, chubbypiggy said:

Thank you.  We will be on Majestic for the TransPacific crossing in April (27 days).  We love soup noodles and looking forward to the Noodle Bar.

Enjoy your cruise - and your noodle bowls!

[chubbypiggy]

1 minute ago, azbirdmom said:

Enjoy your cruise - and your noodle bowls!

Thank you.