NCL Prima eastbound 15 days TA (Live) 27 Apr, 2024 - N.Y. to Southampton via Halifax, Iceland & EU ports - preview intro

[ontheweb]

2 hours ago, graphicguy said:

My GF LOVED that movie.  I personally was ambivalent about it and watched it with her....well....because she asked me to.  

 

She's asked me to do worse things.  LOL!

I didn't say we did not enjoy the movie, just that it was DUMB/ We both did laugh a lot.

[ontheweb]

1 hour ago, bedfordmom said:

Really dislike that fake half and half but better than the plastic ones last cruise. They removed cream from the buffet dispensers.In the main dining room always asked for whole milk for my coffee and they gave me a whole glass so I got a lot of calcium. 
 

Does it always rains in Halifax. I was there in 2012 June and it was pouring. We rented a car to go to Peggy Cove and couldn’t see a thing and then went to a hole in the wall for lobsters where we selected our lobster and they cooked it in front of us. Now that is the place for lobster!

Don't know if it will make you feel any better, but we were in Halifax twice on cruises, and both times it did NOT rain.

[cruiseny4life]

3 minutes ago, ontheweb said:

I didn't say we did not enjoy the movie, just that it was DUMB/ We both did laugh a lot.

I have a little bit of a love affair with the Lily Tomlin/Jane Fonda pairing of late! I can't say 80 for Brady was...ummm...an award winning movie, but it did keep me awake, unlike Barbie! I had such a nice sleep onboard Pr1ma while my husband watched Barbie. Based on my recollections, it seemed I made it through about 20 minutes of that movie. 🙂 

 

  

1 minute ago, ontheweb said:

Don't know if it will make you feel any better, but we were in Halifax twice on cruises, and both times it did NOT rain.

Way back in 2009, we took a Carnival Triumph cruise. We did stop in Halifax. I can confirm it was raining and foggy! My grandma and I strolled through the port building, purchasing a few things, then jumped back onboard.

 

After that cruise, it's a surprise I ever cruised again. It did take 13 years to get me back on, but on a NCL ship, instead of a "fun ship." I'm glad I went! 

 

And all you Criticers - I'm so thankful for you sharing your experiences on Pr1ma's Transatlantic. Wish I were there with y'all! 

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[mking8288]

Still on the prowe for shoes as @The P knows 

 

That's not me 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

next to the Marriott on the waterfront.

 

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[Sugar Magnolia]

In Halifax…Going With the Flow…while posting to Instagram and Cruise Critic…do you see what I see?

 

 

[mking8288]

More waterfront & downtown Halifax photos - 

 

 

 

Casino Nova Scotia anyone ?  3 more blocks from here.

Edited April 29 by mking8288

[dexddd]

Still have Swift?

[mking8288]

We are now walking distance, downhill, walking back to the ship.  Target locked for shore side specialty dining ... guess what, this is a popular food joint for off duty crews from cruise ships, making up for half of the patrons - super busy 👍

 

 

 

 

[snorklinbarb]

They delivered some bananas to my cabin so maybe I have the ship’s supply, Henry?

 

as for movies, caught part of Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 - but never saw 2,lol, but where are you getting movie schedules?  There’s “comedy”, “family” and “action” but can’t find times!

Those red creamers are not fake coffeemate.  Under ingredients, first is”milk.”

 

Great M&G turnout from guests and officers including Captain Kevin!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[mking8288]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time to get them to walk slowly back to the ship - 3 blocks to the pier.  No Uber ride.

 

 

Edited April 29 by mking8288

[JIMESOPUS]

Mean while the weather back in NYC has been fantastic

[The P]

Henry, the moose you took a pic of a few items back is the Mascot of the Day. Too cute.

 

Give the ladies time; you just started and by the time you're home some shopping will have occurred. Just be glad if no $$$$ handbags were bought on the ship. 5 days at sea could lead to impulse shopping. Does the ship still sell a lot of tech stuff? Oh oh!!!!

LOL    Sharon

[mking8288]

Just 3 blocks to the ship and it's a long walk ... 

 

 

=

 

Edited April 29 by mking8288

[Ellis1138]

6 hours ago, mking8288 said:

Half & Half for coffee 

 

 

MDR lines not as bad at 8:40 but not enough staff to escort to tables, still pack full of pax not rushing to go anywhere.

 

Thank you! I'm happy to see Cloud House half and half on the ship. Despite that it looks like it isn't real, it is real dairy and, more importantly, is actual UHT half and half so I don't need to be bringing boxes of Mini Moos with me.

[mking8288]

Gangway and stairs, don't ask me to explain ... I waited & followed from the rear or bottom as the safety while they battled the stair master.

 

Made it, it's a field goal ... or a touchdown, whatever 😄 like passing the nuclear stress imaging tests on the treadmill. 

 

[mking8288]

New pillows arrangement today waiting for us as we got back onboard. Overheard a conversation that pax in motorized scooter unable to go back into his room b/c housekeeping hasn't gotten to do his yet (deck 15) 

 

 

[mking8288]

Made our way up to the OL on D17 Fwd, rather full but we managed to find some seats. Will be interesting to see 🙈 how pack this place become over the next 5 consecutive sea days.

 

 

Have seen no Ocean Walk activities below aside from those doing their healthy walks.

 

@dexddd Field base for running a makeshift Station Zebra as "live" CC command, while having "afternoon tea" 

 

 

No solar or wind power so boosting with the USB power bank (10,000 mAH) by Mophie. 

 

[graphicguy]

3 hours ago, snorklinbarb said:

They delivered some bananas to my cabin so maybe I have the ship’s supply, Henry?

 

as for movies, caught part of Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 - but never saw 2,lol, but where are you getting movie schedules?  There’s “comedy”, “family” and “action” but can’t find times!

Those red creamers are not fake coffeemate.  Under ingredients, first is”milk.”

 

Great M&G turnout from guests and officers including Captain Kevin!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I didn't even know there was a MBFGW 2?  Liked the first one, though.

[Sugar Magnolia]

29 minutes ago, mking8288 said:

New pillows arrangement today waiting for us as we got back onboard. Overheard a conversation that pax in motorized scooter unable to go back into his room b/c housekeeping hasn't gotten to do his yet (deck 15) 

 

 

 

I have the same configuration today. I wonder if at housekeeping they have photos posted on the walls showing the pillow configuration for the day, just like they have photos of the food posted on the walls at the galley. 

 

Edited April 29 by Sugar Magnolia

[mking8288]

FYI only - London Gatwick traffic alert for those flying out - just been alerted by our Southampton car (taxi tour) services. 

 

   "I've just received news that the main orbital motorway to Gatwick is going to be closed for major engineering work on the weekend of 10th - 13th May (see attachment). 

 

   This is going to have a massive impact on our journey to Gatwick from Windsor and I think you should reconsider. 

 

   The other alternative is to take the coast road and visit either Portsmouth, Chichester or Arundel Castle."

 

 

Otherwise, it's past 16:30 or 4:30 PM ... all abroad.  Farewell bagpipe music ... a short video clip (65 MB file over 5G cellular, not possible over ship's basic unlimited WiFi)

Guest Services paging parties to report ... pier runners 

 

 

Edited April 29 by mking8288

[mking8288]

Pearl is on their way, early arrival ETA on CruiseMapper, ditto for us at this moment.

 

 

Windy App forecasts, looking like we should slip thru just fine, maybe some mild rocking & rolling. 

 

 

Fwd gangway already close an hour ago, Aft gangway isn't and 3 minutes to 17:00 scheduled sail away time to Reykjavik, Iceland 🙈🙈🙈 

[mking8288]

Gangway lifted, hoisted and we are preparing to get underway ... no idea if they accounted for all passengers. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[mking8288]

Pearl's shipcam live - doesn't look bad, foggy and choppy seas to be expected.

 

It's our turn to cross and follow them 😄

 

 

 

[Sugar Magnolia]

Having read that @mking8288 was disappointed with the lobster at Palomar, the featured Mediterranean seafood restaurant on board the Prima, I decided to take matters into my own hands and hunt for lobster while in Halifax.

 

Many folks mentioned Salty's, a waterfront seafood restaurant which is a short walk from the Halifax port, so off I went to satisfy my crustacean craving.

 

 

 

 

 

And the verdict...3.75 out of 5 stars. The service was cheery and prompt. The view and calming atmosphere enhanced the enjoyment of the meal. The lobster meat was fresh and sweet. However, the cook made a cardinal sin by overcooking the lobster, which made it chewier than it should be. Not terrible, but lost a few points in my opinion. This alone would not discourage me from giving Salty's another shot next time; however, there are always other restaurant's I might want to try.

 

@JIMESOPUS unfortunately, I did not have a chance to go to Julien's Patisserie but it is at the top of my list for next time.

 

[mking8288]

Here she goes and bye, Halifax until ... 

underway by 5:15 PM 

 

 

@Sugar Magnolia  Salty's.  LoL, we found it and were there but too early, employees just beginning to show up for work ... so, we Uber again to hunt down Pho.

Was very good + the crew know this place, word of mouth. 

 

 

Edited April 29 by mking8288