"Live" Majestic Princess, 33-Days, Apr 10th to May 12th, Sydney to Seattle (+6 Nights Sydney Pre-Cruise)

[LACruiser88]

Just now, call_your_mother said:

Has anyone been to the Harmony?

We did on a previous cruise.  We were not impressed.  It was like going to a Panda Express.  But, we know folks that loved it.  🤷‍♂️

[HoneyBubba]

What is the app you are using for the ship tracking?
 

Great idea with the calendar. We are doing the 2025 TA and first time we have a lot of sea days. That will be a tracking method. 
 

 

[LACruiser88]

What is the app you are using for the ship tracking?

 CruiseMapper.com

 

Great idea with the calendar. We are doing the 2025 TA and first time we have a lot of sea days. That will be a tracking method. 

 

I always make a calendar at home, it is a very easy reference as to where we are and when we will be there!

[LACruiser88]

We just had "Ocean Terrace" sushi lunch at The Catch (sushi available at lunch only on sea days) with our new Aussie friends.  Great meal and had a super time!  All four of us had the set menu.  It was delicious and plentiful.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[LACruiser88]

Debbie has found a new afternoon pastime and a new favorite game.  For the past three days at 2 pm, she has been meeting with a group of fellow passengers we met at Vines, at the Double Down Lounge to play Left-Right-Center, a dice game.  🎲

 

There have been 8 to 12 players.  I watched the first day.  But since I don't play well with others, I have been retreating to our cabin for some quiet reading time! 🤪

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 23 by LACruiser88

[LACruiser88]

Tonight we had our second dinner at The Catch.  It did not dissapoint!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debbie had the Tale of Citrus Marinated Lobster Tail for her appetizer.

 

I had the Calamari Appetizer.

 

Debbie had the Concerto Linguine for her main course.

 

I had the Dover Sole. Photo before tableside deboning.

 

After deboning

 

Parmesan Fries

 

We both had the "Chantilly Lace" (vanilla ice cream filled) for dessert.

 

[LACruiser88]

Tonight clocks go forward one hour to HST.

 

 

[call_your_mother]

15 hours ago, LACruiser88 said:

We did on a previous cruise.  We were not impressed.  It was like going to a Panda Express.  But, we know folks that loved it.  🤷‍♂️

 

Thanks!  We will probably give it a try anyway since we don't have many dinner choices. I've tried Panda Express once and don't remember if I liked it or not, guess that says a lot!  

 

 

Edited April 23 by call_your_mother

[LACruiser88]

Good morning Sea Day #5.  A bit windy, warm, and rain clouds on the horizon.

 

[memoak]

20 hours ago, LACruiser88 said:

We did on a previous cruise.  We were not impressed.  It was like going to a Panda Express.  But, we know folks that loved it.  🤷‍♂️

When they moved the ships from strictly Asian markets to more North American markets they changed the menu at Harmony and it is a lot less ambitious then it was in Asia. It is more like Americanized than authentic 

[LACruiser88]

It is now 1:20 pm and even though it's in the 80's, it did not clear-up.  It is actually looking worse.

 

 

[OzKiwiJJ]

3 hours ago, memoak said:

When they moved the ships from strictly Asian markets to more North American markets they changed the menu at Harmony and it is a lot less ambitious then it was in Asia. It is more like Americanized than authentic 

It was amazing the first year Majestic came to Australia. Very authentic Chinese, with dishes from all around China not just Cantonese.

[azbirdmom]

21 minutes ago, LACruiser88 said:

It is now 1:20 pm and even though it's in the 80's, it did not clear-up.  It is actually looking worse.

 

 

Whoa that looks scary!  Hope you get through it quickly.

[mrmarklin]

13 hours ago, call_your_mother said:

 

Thanks!  We will probably give it a try anyway since we don't have many dinner choices. I've tried Panda Express once and don't remember if I liked it or not, guess that says a lot!  

 

 

Panda Express uses only fresh ingredients. You will find it better than many Chinese restaurants. Particularly if you don’t live in an area with many Asians. 

[Yehootu]

5 hours ago, azbirdmom said:

Whoa that looks scary!  Hope you get through it quickly.

Very light drizzle. Real muggy if you aren't used to it. Good beer drinking weather.

[Kari and David]

On 4/22/2024 at 7:25 AM, LACruiser88 said:

We have been to Papeete at least 6 times.  The best day we had there was when we rented a car and drove around the island.  We found several nice beaches.  A couple of times we took the ferry to Moorea for a beach day.

 

On this trip, we are going black pearl shopping with a senior staff officer.  He has enlisted Debbie as his negotiator.  Her specialty!  No plans for our second day? 🤷‍♂️

Can you recommend a shop or two. My aunt wants to purchase loose pearls for jewelry making and is wondering if they have 2nd hand pearls or slightly imperfect. Any suggestions appreciated

[Kari and David]

On 4/22/2024 at 3:24 PM, LACruiser88 said:

Debbie has found a new afternoon pastime and a new favorite game.  For the past three days at 2 pm, she has been meeting with a group of fellow passengers we met at Vines, at the Double Down Lounge to play Left-Right-Center, a dice game.  🎲

 

There have been 8 to 12 players.  I watched the first day.  But since I don't play well with others, I have been retreating to our cabin for some quiet reading time! 🤪

 

 

Love R,L,C and brought my own game also. On past cruises our group size reached ~20 players and the anti was $3. Any anti for the game Debbie found?

 

 

 

[LACruiser88]

1 hour ago, Kari and David said:

Can you recommend a shop or two. My aunt wants to purchase loose pearls for jewelry making and is wondering if they have 2nd hand pearls or slightly imperfect. Any suggestions appreciated

I might have a recommendation after tomorrow.  Stay tuned...

[LACruiser88]

1 hour ago, Kari and David said:

On 4/22/2024 at 4:24 PM, LACruiser88 said:

Debbie has found a new afternoon pastime and a new favorite game.  For the past three days at 2 pm, she has been meeting with a group of fellow passengers we met at Vines, at the Double Down Lounge to play Left-Right-Center, a dice game.  🎲

 

 🤪

 

 

Love R,L,C and brought my own game also. On past cruises our group size reached ~20 players and the anti was $3. Any anti for the game Debbie found?

 

 

 

$3

[LACruiser88]

Tonight's extra dish in the Reserve Dining Room was a sirlion steak.

 

 

[LACruiser88]

 

 

 

[azbirdmom]

9 hours ago, Kari and David said:

Can you recommend a shop or two. My aunt wants to purchase loose pearls for jewelry making and is wondering if they have 2nd hand pearls or slightly imperfect. Any suggestions appreciated

 

There are a LOT of folks selling black pearls in the Municipal Market that is across the street and a half block in from where the ship docks.  No idea of quality but basically you can't throw a stone without hitting someone selling black pearls when in French Polynesia.

[LACruiser88]

Arriving in Papeete!  A beautiful day!

 

 

[LACruiser88]

One more....

 

 

[c-boy]

6 minutes ago, LACruiser88 said:

One more....

 

 

makes a fella wanna dive off the side and swim to shore 🏊‍♀️