Majestic Pacific Adventure ex Sydney with Jenn

[PescadoAmarillo]

1 hour ago, chubbypiggy said:

 

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

 

Thank you.

Yum……the Majestic Princess noodle bar is fantastic. I don’t eat pizza or burgers and love having that option, particularly on cooler days. 

[mimbecky]

24 minutes ago, PescadoAmarillo said:

Yum……the Majestic Princess noodle bar is fantastic. I don’t eat pizza or burgers and love having that option, particularly on cooler days. 

Is there a charge?

[LACruiser88]

1 hour ago, mimbecky said:

Is there a charge?

No extra charge.  Same as the Grill...

[TrixieBel]

Hike here in Suva today to the Colo Park waterfalls. Definitely one for the intrepid and reasonably fit…

 

Through almost my entire life I have been the one to take the fall in damp, slippery conditions. Miraculously I did not slip over at ALL in the damp today. 
 

We had a great hike DOWN and were grateful for the swim before heading back up a different way that didn’t involve so many stairs. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[waltd]

Looks like you had a great swim.   You had a big smile on your face.🙂

[TrixieBel]

Sail away from Suva was under overcast skies. And we were a little delayed because the ship had to wait for a family offloading (with luggage) into an ambulance. Good wishes for a good recovery for whoever needed that service 💫
 

We had dinner in the specialty restaurant Harmony last night. The atmosphere in there is so calming! The food was delicious, although I think they have toned down the spicy heat 🌶️ in some of the dishes eg. the Kung Pau Chicken was very mild. It was however, all still yummy in my tummy 😁

 

Today is a sea day. I have plans for a massage, the gym, and the pool. Hopefully the sun will be out at some point. 
 

(boys surfing a break offshore from Suva as we sailed past - having gotten there in their boat)

 

[chubbypiggy]

4 hours ago, TrixieBel said:

Sail away from Suva was under overcast skies. And we were a little delayed because the ship had to wait for a family offloading (with luggage) into an ambulance. Good wishes for a good recovery for whoever needed that service 💫
 

We had dinner in the specialty restaurant Harmony last night. The atmosphere in there is so calming! The food was delicious, although I think they have toned down the spicy heat 🌶️ in some of the dishes eg. the Kung Pau Chicken was very mild. It was however, all still yummy in my tummy 😁

 

Today is a sea day. I have plans for a massage, the gym, and the pool. Hopefully the sun will be out at some point. 
 

(boys surfing a break offshore from Suva as we sailed past - having gotten there in their boat)

 

We are thinking of trying out the Harmony restaurant.  Do you any pictures of food from your dinner in that restaurant?  The portion is good size or tend to be small?  

[TrixieBel]

11 hours ago, chubbypiggy said:

We are thinking of trying out the Harmony restaurant.  Do you any pictures of food from your dinner in that restaurant?  The portion is good size or tend to be small?  

I was hungry and forgot to take some more photos! We had a main course each and rice and noodles dish each. We shared. I think the portions were just right… 

[chubbypiggy]

8 hours ago, TrixieBel said:

I was hungry and forgot to take some more photos! We had a main course each and rice and noodles dish each. We shared. I think the portions were just right… 

Thank you.  

[TrixieBel]

Yesterday was a sea day, and the ship was supposed to be heading for Mystery Island, Vanuatu for today. Unfortunately, due to someone being so unwell they needed to be evacuated, the ship had to turn and head back for Suva. And so today is now also a sea day as there was then not enough time to turn again and arrive at Mystery Island. 
 

Mystery Island will remain… a mystery.
 

We met a couple last night who have now been on 5 cruises that have had to miss Mystery Island for various reasons. And I overheard another couple on deck yesterday who were saying it was the 4th time they’ve missed that stop too. Maybe Princess could consider doing a cruise schedule that allows for several chances at getting to Mystery Island… 🏝️

 

Yesterday was started with a trip to the gym for me. Followed by a trip to get breakfast. Followed by a trip to the pool for a swim. Followed by a trip to the spa for a massage. Followed by more swimming. More food. A margarita BEFORE lunch (here’s cheers to sea days). More swimming. And…
 

You get the idea 😉

 

 

All of the above was, however, preparation for the main plan for the day - the Wine Appreciation Dinner.
 

Yep. Another one of these (shhh it’s secret) dinners, that anyone can book into. If you are quick enough on boarding day to dial the Dining Line and ask to be put on the guest list. Cost is $100pp (Australian dollars)
 

Holy moly. Again I can’t say enough good things about that experience. Great wine. Great food. Excellent staff once again headed so capably by Douw.
 

Good company around the table too 👫. the evening ended with staff and guests all having a sing-along accompanied by one of the staff on guitar! Thanks to Douw the Director of all things food, Samsuri the sommelier, and Uday and Joy who headed the serving team. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[nini]

Thank you so much @TrixieBel for taking the time to share your adventure with us!

[cr8tiv1]

I am sorry to hear that you missed Mystery Island.  You had mentioned that one family departed on a previous post and now a medical evac that required a return (to the same port?).  WIshing both passengers and families well.  At least you got in quite a lot of activities in the (sea day) morning.  

 

Oh...to have youth and energy on your side.  I'm just fortunate to get up to eat and wander.  

[TrixieBel]

2 hours ago, cr8tiv1 said:

You had mentioned that one family departed on a previous post and now a medical evac that required a return (to the same port?).

Yes same port - Suva. On the day that we were officially docked in Suva we saw an ambulance arrive at the ship at least 3 times! There may have been more visits but we were off all morning on an excursion. So with the person we returned to Suva to evacuate yesterday there may have been up to 4 people disembarked for medical reasons. 🤕

[TrixieBel]

2 hours ago, cr8tiv1 said:

Oh...to have youth and energy on your side

I’m very aware of taking the opportunities now while I can. I’m a 10yr breast cancer survivor. My body is not perfect but I’m out here in my bikini (because I find full suits hot and restrictive) and I keep up my activity and am trying to delay frailty by doing daily walks, squats, and weight exercises. 
 

I used to work for a geriatrician who tells everyone that if you are only going to do one exercise as you age, make it squats daily. Squats help you maintain the ability to stand from sitting. And when you can’t do that you are on a trajectory for frailty. 
 

Do those squats (sit to stand) everyone!! 

Edited February 19, 2023 by TrixieBel
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[CruzeQueen2]

Thank you! @TrixieBel A wonderful thread AND health advice. I am enjoying your style and LOVE the food pics too. I can't wait to board the Majestic for my first time on this ship. Your experiences are really helping to build the anticipation. Thanks for taking the time for us to follow along.

[TrixieBel]

Relaxation is the plan for our last days on board. 
 

Time beside and in the pool, massages, The Enclave, good food and a couple of good drinks. 
 

We’ve been enjoying the Hollywood Pool area which allows us to enjoy the pool without the harsh sun. And the cabanas in the area are great - if you are up early enough to snag one. We are early risers so just head up to the pool area with our first coffee. I think I had my first swim before 8.00am this morning! 
 

 

Hubby then stayed and hung out reading while I headed down to the spa for a massage.
 

About halfway through the massage I suddenly realised I’d left my phone in the toilet cubicle up near the pool on level 17 🤯 The spa team were wonderful and phoned security to tell them exactly where my phone had been left (level 17, first toilet cubicle) and by the time my massage was done I was able to pop along to Guest Services and reclaim my phone 😍

 

The rest of the day involved more swimming, a visit to the MDR to have a “pub lunch” of fish and chips and a sherry trifle, a game of backgammon, more swimming… And there was an Ultimate Mai Tai involved sometime this afternoon too. 

 

 

Dinner was in the MDR - and was extra special. At the Wine Appreciation dinner the other night ToH had commented to the director of Food Services that with a good number of the onboard chefs being from India the food in the staff mess / cafeteria must have some great Indian options.
 

Well. We left that dinner with a promise to organise some good Indian food for us. And tonight Douw and his team came through! Our mystery dinner was delivered to our table and it was amazing. Butter chicken with just the right amount of spice. Biryani rice. Poppadum. Flat bread. If love could be a meal - this would be it… 

 

 

[LACruiser88]

On 2/19/2023 at 11:30 AM, TrixieBel said:

Good company around the table too 👫. the evening ended with staff and guests all having a sing-along accompanied by one of the staff on guitar! Thanks to Douw the Director of all things food, Samsuri the sommelier, and Uday and Joy who headed the serving team. 

Douw is a great guy, I forwarded your positive comments to him.

[CruzeQueen2]

Question @TrixieBel Re Wine Appreciation dinner. To my knowledge, in the past, the special dinners to book were Chef's Table and Winemaker's dinner. Is this a name change with Wine Appreciation? More to the point, was the cost for your dinner $99 or $40 (previous prices)? I am hoping to finally get to one of these dinners this time around. The food you are sharing with us looks wonderful. Thank you! So many food choices, so few days...ENJOY!

[PescadoAmarillo]

@TrixieBel It so good to hear some familiar names and faces are still on the Majestic. We adore Samsuri, have known him since the Pacific Princess. We last saw him on the Majestic in Alaska in 2021. 
 

Was this your guitar player?  His name is Faustinus and we last saw him on the Majestic out of Sydney. 

Edited February 21, 2023 by PescadoAmarillo

[TrixieBel]

5 hours ago, LACruiser88 said:

Douw is a great guy, I forwarded your positive comments to him.

Thank you 🙏

[TrixieBel]

5 hours ago, CruzeQueen2 said:

Question @TrixieBel Re Wine Appreciation dinner. To my knowledge, in the past, the special dinners to book were Chef's Table and Winemaker's dinner. Is this a name change with Wine Appreciation? More to the point, was the cost for your dinner $99 or $40 (previous prices)? I am hoping to finally get to one of these dinners this time around. The food you are sharing with us looks wonderful. Thank you! So many food choices, so few days...ENJOY!

Maybe they have had a name change? It’s our first time attending so I don’t know what has happened previously… This is not the wine events listed for pre booking before boarding. It’s a full dinner that you request an invite to after boarding - like the Chef’s Table. The charge for us was $100pp in Australian dollars. 

Thanks for reading 🙂

[TrixieBel]

1 hour ago, PescadoAmarillo said:

Was this your guitar player?  His name is Faustinus and we last saw him on the Majestic out of Sydney. 

Yes! Faustinus is definitely the one who came along with his guitar and enthusiasm. I have a video but can’t upload it in here… 

[TrixieBel]

Balcony breakfast this morning… now I’m going back to bed to recover before my last scheduled massage later this morning 🤤

 

 

 

[TrixieBel]

Last night was the second and final formal night for this cruise. We dressed to the nines and went out and had some fun after a busy day in the gym, a massage for me,  The Enclave, and the Wake View Bar. 
 

Yesterday in the gym it was PACKED. We have been in the gym almost everyday in the cruise and there’s never been more than 5-6 people in there at the same time as us. It seems that yesterday everyone on board decided they needed to get fit and buff for formal night 😉😁

 

Anyway. It was a lovely relaxing day followed by a delicious dinner in Concerto dining room. Then we popped along to the 9.30pm show which was very colourful.
 

Today is likely to be the same sort of relaxing day. We popped along to the gym early before breakfast today. And it was not as busy but still busier than earlier days in the cruise. 
 

currently sitting next to the Hollywood Pool which has quite a swell happening… 

 

Wake View Bar cocktails

 

Sun setting at the Wake View Bar

 

 

 

We brushed up OK? 
 

Escargot 

 

Beef Wellington (I asked for mine to be medium - probably should have asked for medium rare)

 

Choc pistachio dome

[snoozecrooze]

On 2/14/2023 at 5:20 PM, TrixieBel said:

Send us a ship with decent pool and deck areas… 🙏🏽

Hi Jenn,

Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful trip with us. I've just caught up on all of your posts and this is an itinerary that I can only dream of partaking in, but you've given us a great primer via the moments you've experienced. And in an alternate universe, Sydney would definitely be my homeport as it's just a dream.

 

As for the line I quoted from your post last week, you'll be happy to know that so far as of now, Princess is planning to send the Discovery your way in late-2024 to join the Majestic! All the pools that you can think of! (...well, at least for this class of ship lol). 

 

Happy cruising and have a safe and amazing rest of your journey!