Rare mrell345 Posted March 17 #876 Share Posted March 17 How has the dress code been on formal nights? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that Posted March 17 #877 Share Posted March 17 (edited) @CanadianBurger thank you for all your “Live” posts on all your voyages. Wondering… does the Sun horn play the Love Boat Theme? Edited March 17 by that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare blizzard44ca Posted March 17 #878 Share Posted March 17 What is the dress code for American Diner? Does it follow “smart casual” and “formal”, or is it casual any time? TIA! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizonaperson Posted March 17 #879 Share Posted March 17 @CanadianBurger great photos and descriptions, thanks. Following along . I am enjoying your Live from. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shone216 Posted March 17 #880 Share Posted March 17 2 hours ago, Hollyann said: For those arriving early in Athens you may wish to read… FYI - we arrive in Athens on May 1 - which was scheduled to be their "Labor day" and we were aware that some sites may be closed for their holiday. (We were fine with it as we figured we would be exhausted from travel.) We had a tour booked with Georges Taxi on Friday, May 3 and were planning on buying tickets to the Acropolis on April 1 for the tour when the tickets were supposed to go on sale. We received the following email from George's Taxi yesterday and thought I'd share for those that are arriving early: "We hope all is well. We got informed that the government made and might make some changes at the days and times the sites will be open during the days of Greek orthodox Easter. It has moved the Labor day (1 May 2024) to be holiday on 7 May 2024. Also the Great Friday and Great Saturday (3 May and 4 May 2024) the sites may not be open at their full schedule (might open a little later and close a little earlier). That is something that is not yet confirmed and we will know around mid April. Until then do not buy in advance tickets as we might need to change pick up time and we will communicate again at mid April that we will know better. ( Last year they did not change the schedules of the sites, we hope they will not change it this year but as you understand that is something out of our control). I thought that may affect some plans so I would pass it along. All I know is what you see above. **NOTE: If you google when Labor Day in Athens Greece is, it DOES still show it as May 1. However, since George’s Taxi is in Greece, I think they would have more up-to-date info. They are very highly rated on Cruise Critic and TripAdvisor which is why we booked with them. I posted this on a May 4th Facebook group that I belong to yesterday and one person said that her Friday tour was already changed from a 9:00 am to a 12:00 start. A couple of people who have Viator tickets said that they had not heard anything about their tours being changed yet. We were fortunate that I could move our tour with Georges Taxi to Thursday so that we can still have a full day tour. (We had already booked tickets for Thursday afternoon to the Acropolis Museum a few weeks ago that fit nicely in with George's Best of Athens tour) Just thought everyone may want to have a heads up. On the bright side, assuming the email is correct, it looks like everything should now be open on May 1 – the original Labor Day date and now we may be able to join in the celebration for Greek orthodox Easter. I have fond memories of going to the festival with my grandmother when I lived in Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyann Posted March 17 #881 Share Posted March 17 (edited) 2 hours ago, Hollyann said: For those arriving early in Athens for the May 4th cruise.... you may wish to read... Oops - so very sorry - meant to post this in my May 4th cruise thread 🙄 This one keeps to the front because I have THOROUGHLY been enjoying following it - thank you so very much for all of your posts!!! Edited March 17 by Hollyann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILUVHOCKEY Posted March 17 #882 Share Posted March 17 Is there a photo of the menu for Sabatini. Just worried if it is a limited menu as it seems on the Sun it is a reduced menu for most things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare phonejock Posted March 17 #883 Share Posted March 17 @CanadianBurger Since this thread is my current addiction, I would be remiss if I did not say THANK YOU for taking the time from your vacation to give your impressions of the Sun Princess. You went above and beyond researching the various venues and answering everyone’s questions. Princess, if you are reading this, do something special for this man and his wife! Best wishes and Safe travels 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted March 17 Author #884 Share Posted March 17 53 minutes ago, ILUVHOCKEY said: Is there a photo of the menu for Sabatini. Just worried if it is a limited menu as it seems on the Sun it is a reduced menu for most things. From the app… 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted March 17 #885 Share Posted March 17 I don’t think it has been mentioned here, but how do the reservations for the main dining room work? We typically like set, fixed dining at a share table, so that looks like it would be deck 6. It is too early for us to book dining, so I was just curious how this worked. Can you specify deck, time and table size on the app? Our last Princess sailing was just before they introduced medallions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted March 17 Author #886 Share Posted March 17 3 hours ago, that said: @CanadianBurger thank you for all your “Live” posts on all your voyages. Wondering… does the Sun horn play the Love Boat Theme? Yes, but they only played it on two occasions, and only once each time. I think some European ports have noise restrictions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted March 17 Author #887 Share Posted March 17 3 hours ago, blizzard44ca said: What is the dress code for American Diner? Does it follow “smart casual” and “formal”, or is it casual any time? TIA! Good question. I have no idea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted March 17 Author #888 Share Posted March 17 3 hours ago, mrell345 said: How has the dress code been on formal nights? The vast majority are well dressed in jackets and dresses. But then again, I didn’t check the buffet area. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted March 17 Author #889 Share Posted March 17 5 hours ago, CruzeQueen2 said: @CanadianBurger Question about the DORO - Claudio Giuliani. When I met him on the Royal Princess in 2022 (sailed twice with him that year), he was everywhere, all the time, all at once. I had a few issues that he assisted me with in the most professional manner. All of the restaurants on that ship at that time benefited greatly from his style of leadership. I notice that his name was on the roster for your ship and wonder if you have seen him around - doing more of the same. TIA for your observations on this one. No, don’t think I’ve seen him anywhere. I think the restaurant staff could use a little more firm leadership. But more on that after the cruise. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted March 17 Author #890 Share Posted March 17 4 hours ago, Shorty52 said: Firstly, would like to thank you for all of your postings. How many “elegant” nights are there? Also, are many people getting fancy? DH trying to decide if he should bring a suit. The last few celebrity cruises, we noticed more gentlemen not wearing suits and ties. Thank you! Two formal nights. The Med is always better dressed than the Caribbean. The vast majority were in suits and ties, at least those I saw. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLM3164 Posted March 17 #891 Share Posted March 17 55 minutes ago, phonejock said: Princess, if you are reading this, do something special for this man and his wife! Best wishes and Safe travels Please give him and his wife a cruise extension for the next sailing so this wonderful Live doesn’t have to end!!! Princess are you listening? He has given you some amazing coverage and reviews of your new ship. Best we have seen from anyone! 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted March 17 Author #892 Share Posted March 17 23 minutes ago, h20skibum said: I don’t think it has been mentioned here, but how do the reservations for the main dining room work? We typically like set, fixed dining at a share table, so that looks like it would be deck 6. It is too early for us to book dining, so I was just curious how this worked. Can you specify deck, time and table size on the app? Our last Princess sailing was just before they introduced medallions. Yes, you can choose early or late, which will put you on deck 6, and whether or not you want to share a table. I don’t believe you can specify a table size. There are very few large tables. Mostly 2 and 4-top. Since we only went there one night, and didn’t stay, I have no idea if the description in the app is accurate. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouKnoMe Posted March 17 #893 Share Posted March 17 Thank you very much for all of the information and images that you’ve shared. You took so much of your vacation to give to those of us waiting our turn. You are greatly appreciated. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted March 17 #894 Share Posted March 17 2 minutes ago, CanadianBurger said: Yes, you can choose early or late, which will put you on deck 6, and whether or not you want to share a table. I don’t believe you can specify a table size. There are very few large tables. Mostly 2 and 4-top. Since we only went there one night, and didn’t stay, I have no idea if the description in the app is accurate. Has the deck 6 dining room really been open for breakfast and lunch on sea days? Somehow I got the impression that only deck 8 Americana was open. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted March 17 Author #895 Share Posted March 17 Reserve Dinner tonight. Again, highs and lows. This is how the tomato soup was presented. I thought it was a joke, as the waiter put it down and left. But he came back in a minute with a mini pitcher and poured it into the bowl. Thankfully, it was tasty. I had “land and land”. I must say, the beef on this ship, in any form (pot roast, tenderloin, Wellington, filet) has been outstanding. The most tender and flavorful beef I have ever experienced on a ship, if not anywhere. The one-and-only soufflé on this cruise (!) was very good. 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted March 17 Author #896 Share Posted March 17 3 minutes ago, chamima said: Has the deck 6 dining room really been open for breakfast and lunch on sea days? Somehow I got the impression that only deck 8 Americana was open. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare startedwithamouse Posted March 17 #897 Share Posted March 17 Soupgate continues 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare startedwithamouse Posted March 17 #898 Share Posted March 17 5 minutes ago, CanadianBurger said: Reserve Dinner tonight. Again, highs and lows. This is how the tomato soup was presented. I thought it was a joke, as the waiter put it down and left. But he came back in a minute with a mini pitcher and poured it into the bowl. Thankfully, it was tasty. I had “land and land”. I must say, the beef on this ship, in any form (pot roast, tenderloin, Wellington, filet) has been outstanding. The most tender and flavorful beef I have ever experienced on a ship, if not anywhere. The one-and-only soufflé on this cruise (!) was very good. Is that a DIY souffle sauce vessel? Are they not serving any vegetables to accompany the main or salads? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizonaperson Posted March 17 #899 Share Posted March 17 Nice information for Horizons D.R., a classic/ traditional way to dine. so for those looking to dine the “ old” way -try The Sun Princess. At least for now there is a 5pm seating & a 7:30 pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mrell345 Posted March 17 #900 Share Posted March 17 1 hour ago, CanadianBurger said: The vast majority are well dressed in jackets and dresses. But then again, I didn’t check the buffet area. The buffet area can wear what they want, it’s just the MDRs that should hold to a minimum standard on formal nights, some of the other ships have been letting things slide 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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