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

[PescadoAmarillo]

1 hour ago, Yehootu said:

Ahhhhh, won't accept birth month but everything else. 

https://the.streameast.app/ncaa-live-streams
 

No sign in. Have to ignore the pop ups for gaming, keep returning to the original tab. Duke-NC State playing right now. Close game, hurry!

[Yehootu]

4 hours ago, truffles68 said:

May I ask what time and where ( which dining room) were you able to meet with the dining room manager to secure a nice table for 2 for 40 days ?

 

I was able to do that precovid where there was a set time ( eg 2pm) with the maitre d in a specified dining room 

Thanks.

Symphony Dining room, we left time up to him, earlier better, and have 1730.

[truffles68]

Thanks Yehootu.

[call_your_mother]

 

April 1, 2024  - - - - - - - - GREAT DAY AT SLOT PULL TODAY!

 

Hope to see a few of you at our SLOT PULLS when you board!  We are having a great time & it's only the second day.  Safe Travels!

[call_your_mother]

3 hours ago, truffles68 said:

Thanks Yehootu.

 

You can do it at any DR . . . We do it on every cruise!

[Yehootu]

Formal Night last night and I was over dressed with a dress shirt and tie. Next time I'll just wear my formal Aloha shirt. Shorts were the only thing turned away, think they got sent down to the Allegro Dining room.

[LACruiser88]

Travel day has arrived!  I usually sleep until 7:00 am, but the anticipation woke me at 4:30 am!

 

We are checked into our 10:40 pm flight and are mostly packed.  Now, the big wait for our 7:00 pm pick-up and ride to LAX!

 

 

 

 

Edited April 2 by LACruiser88

[shellbeachjim]

Have a safe flight! We’re driving down to San Pedro on Thursday for our cruise. 

[LACruiser88]

1 hour ago, shellbeachjim said:

Have a safe flight! We’re driving down to San Pedro on Thursday for our cruise. 

Thank you!  You guys have a great cruise and enjoy the Sanctuary!  We'll be jealous with no Sanctuary!  😒

[LACruiser88]

Latest forecast for our week in Sydney.  We are going to get wet! 🌧🌦☔️

 

 

[Yehootu]

15 minutes ago, LACruiser88 said:

We are going to get wet! 🌧🌦☔️

But it's a warm rain😀

[Host CJSKIDS]

Have a safe flight!!

[azbirdmom]

Have a good flight and enjoy Sydney, rain or shine!

[LACruiser88]

Our trip has officially started!!!  We are checked in at LAX and we are ensconced in the United Polaris Lounge. 

 

The Lounge has moved and has been updated since the last time we flew United.  It is spacious, modern and has lots of amenities, including a sit-down dining room (menu below).

 

The bar is fully stocked and has a very nice wine selection.  We are enjoying the Prisoner blend and watching the Warrior basketball game.

 

And, the Lounge is almost empty!

 

 

 

 

[LACruiser88]

We are onboard our flight and ready for our 15 hour, 15 minute flight!

 

[charliedalrymple]

One thing I would definitely recommend in Sydney if you haven't done it before is the Harbour Bridge Climb.  It's pricey but worth it.  Be warned that they will give you a breathalyser test in advance.

 

Another tip:  Go for drinks at the top of the Shangri La Hotel.  It's a magnificent view of the harbour!

[LACruiser88]

Just now, charliedalrymple said:

One thing I would definitely recommend in Sydney if you haven't done it before is the Harbour Bridge Climb.  It's pricey but worth it.  Be warned that they will give you a breathalyser test in advance.

 

Another tip:  Go for drinks at the top of the Shangri La Hotel.  It's a magnificent view of the harbour!

Thank you for the recommendations, we did the bridge climb on our last visit.

[call_your_mother]

2 hours ago, LACruiser88 said:

We are onboard our flight and ready for our 15 hour, 15 minute flight!

 

 

Safe Travels! See you on the 10th!

[LACruiser88]

The inflight dinner was pretty good!  We had the Lemon zest prawn confit appetizer, Sautéed Cajin Shrimp with jasmine rice and tomato fondue.  Also, Mesclun leafy greens with balsamic dressing.  This was accompanied by a 2021 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz.

 

And the kicker was a Tillamook Vanilla Bean sundae with hot fudge and nuts!  Where is the Elliptical machine!!!

 

Now it's time to sleep it off!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

[call_your_mother]

6 minutes ago, LACruiser88 said:

The inflight dinner was pretty good!  We had the Lemon zest prawn confit appetizer, Sautéed Cajin Shrimp with jasmine rice and tomato fondue.  Also, Mesclun leafy greens with balsamic dressing.  This was accompanied by a 2021 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz.

 

And the kicker was a Tillamook Vanilla Bean sundae with hot fudge and nuts!  Where is the Elliptical machine!!!

 

Now it's time to sleep it off!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wow!  We flew United but didn't have those options. Although, our dinner was pretty good!  Thought the seat & bed were very comfortable.  Enjoy your flight, we did!

[charliedalrymple]

One thing to remember in Australia:  An "entree" is an appetiser, and a "main" is....well, a main course.  🙂

 

And you don't have to tip.  Ever.

 

 

Edited April 3 by charliedalrymple

[LACruiser88]

1 hour ago, call_your_mother said:

Thought the seat & bed were very comfortable. 

The Saks Fifth Avenue pillows, comforter, blanket and fully flat bed did help!  And the slippers were nice too!

 

 

 

 

[call_your_mother]

Did you get PJ'S too? The top was terrible but the bottom was soft and comfy. I took them with me! 🤫

[AF-1]

This looks like a very interesting cruise.  Cheers

[LACruiser88]

1 hour ago, call_your_mother said:

Did you get PJ'S too? The top was terrible but the bottom was soft and comfy. I took them with me! 🤫

They were offered but we stayed in our own skivvies!  🤣