Onboard the Dawn now!

[latitude 22]

Captian Chatty rocks in Cabo!

I have never had this parking spot in my life...our aft is so close to Los Arcos I could jump of the ship and swim to lovers beach!

Unbelievable! I wish we had a web cam on our aft for all of you to see...

It is breathtaking and no matter how many times I have been here I am constantly in awe of what Mother Nature can do!

BTW, we area actually sitting on San Andreas...it doesn't look like earthquake weather though! It's bright, sunny and warm :cool:

We arrived early and he started tendering by 8:10am. we have now tendering 111 pax and it's been 20 minutes.

Adios mi amigos!

[Tahoestarr]

Hi...what do you know about the suites at stern? We are booked for

C747 on 7 day San Diego-Mexico cruise and wonder what this mini suite,

the largest of the minis, will be like. Loved the regular mini suites with the bathroom shower looking out to sea in past, but thought we'd thy the

stern suite, which is larger. Like to hear any opinions. Thanks.

 

We just got off the Dawn on the 27th, and stayed in C747! I have some photos if you want me to email them to you. It's a great suite...I loved it! So much storage room, and Jose the room attendant the best!!! Say hi to him from Leah and Wayne the anniversary couple! I'll answer any specific questions you have :)

[Perky1]

WOW.. Lattitude.. hope we get that same parking spot.

[Tahoestarr]

Latitude...

 

Looks like the ship swung around, cause on the web cam now, there is a beautiful shot of los arcos! Ah memories!

 

SuiteJunkie...

 

The bed and bedding in C747 are wonderful! Very nice! And the curtain between the bedroom and livingroom does pull all the way across....despite other reports.

[genoa]

Hi Latitude,

 

Thanks for checking on the bars for me. The one I'm thinking of is at the back of the ship just above the small round pool near the gym. I think it's on the Lido deck.

 

Thanks

[latitude 22]

real quick....

 

tendering...

 

by 930am we had tendered 500

 

1030am it was 1000

 

1045 said no tender tickets needed

 

time to stake my claim on deck ..aaahhhhh

 

genoa the oasis bar is the one you are talking about....

 

K.

[wilber1]

I was wondering if there is a place to sit with a great veiw to zone? Maybe a lounge, do they have crows nest or something to that nature? Thanks for the help!

[fud2468]

Thanks, Leah and Wayne.

I see that lat. 22 mentioned these in his latest post.

Ray Mac.

[latitude 22]

Hello fud...

 

I'm a she

 

i wish there was a crows nest..but when it's chilly i tend to find a corner in the vista or wheelhouse..there's a few little jewel areas that are peaceful...but you will have to go on your own hunt..after 3,000 hits on this thread..i want to be able to use my little nooks in the future!!! :D

 

the best view today was on promenade on a teak chair...heaven....

 

ah Adams here ...

 

time to learn...

 

Adios!

[LBL]

Again thank you Latitude 22 for your daily posts. . .I've been cruising along with you. Just a few more weeks until my cruise. . .but I will at least see the ship when she is in SF on Saturday.

 

Carole

[latitude 22]

we have a similiar ship history with Royal Viking Lines, Fairsea, infinity, star, sea, dawn...i see no Royal Cruise Line for you..most unfortunate you weren't able to experience them...

at a later date would love to get feedback about the new Pacific Princess

The itinerary for Europe in 2008 that Susie posted on another thread that has malta, montenegro, ravenna...i think rome to venice has got my DH's interest...providing all goes well with his 1st sailing on the star...

he's been pouring over the 2007 cruise atlas like it was the

Sears wish book and we were 5 years old again...:D

anyway, i've never sailed on the Pacific..it's a size I would love, but I'm a little concerned about taking him from the Star down to the Pacific.

Let's chat later if you wouldn't mind!

[LBL]

Latitude 22, I wouldn't mind at all. It's always a joy to talk to someone about cruising, especially if we have shared ships. I really loved the size of the Pacific. When you get back to land feel free to email me at caroleemily@hotmail.com.

 

Enjoy your last 2 days! And thanks for the name of the Captain.

 

Carole

[tawcat]

well it has been a joy following your cruise and kudos to you for being so diligent to keep us landlubbers updated!

 

DW has been following as well and needless to say we are very excited and looking forward to our cruise even more. not sure how much more of a review one can post, however, if you choose to post one, we will read it from beginning to end.

 

again thanks and hope you enjoy your last few days aboard.

[latitude 22]

Good Morning!

 

We are heading north....and it's obvious :( the wind speed increased and the temp decreased!

 

Let's see what to share....

 

Yesterday, I stayed onboard as I just done all of my favorites in December. and really our view was breathtaking!

 

For anyone who hasn't been to Cabo, I always recommend the boat tour it's a must. I rarely recommend restaurants because these can change very quickly depending on the chefcook that is working that day. However, the fajitas at the Giggling Marlin melt in your mouth...grilled chicken, shrimp or beef with almost carmelized onions, peppers and little pieces of bacon there's a reason they melt in your mouth and you roll your eyes upward as you take the 1st bite...I know the secret ingredient...

 

Bacon fat

 

well, it's not like you have been having a little of that on the ship the past couple of days...so go ahead order their killer margarita and have a bite and don't forget the guacomole and the refried beans...YUMMY

 

So my private lesson for Adam went well. We have a new computer that is Vista with Photoshop 5 and new DVD making software. Adam gave me a great lesson (using his personal laptop that has Vista) on the new Windows Movie Maker and then we quickly covered a few things about touch ups and filters (could play with those for hours). I would say it was worth it. He is new to Princess and is still finding his way as a newbie Princess teacher. My best advice is to have scenarios on what you want photoshop to do for you..this will peak your interest..have him teach you the skills you need to get to that point..then you will have the interest to pick up a few photshop for dummie type books at home and learn more later.

 

I'm going to post so I dont lose this....

[latitude 22]

Today is very busy....

 

We have the cooking demonstration AND galley tour

 

Navigational lecture

 

loose jewels again

 

AND

 

at 10am THE SALE, i have been waiting for this...

on my 12/1 cruise since we were code red they cancelled it...

the year before I did a lot of Christmas shopping at THE SALE when I was on my Caribbean cruise because

that ship had been in Europe earlier...I scored a ton of maps, videos, logo stuff all on Europe...all at 75% off.

Anyway, today is the day...i heard they were low on supplies though...

I will have to line up early...open!, open!, open...

[ho]

Latitude 22,

 

Thanks again for the post. We will be leaving tomorrow for S.F. in preparation of boarding the Dawn on Saturday. Have you tried the steak house and if so any advice on wait staff? Also I want to try and make a couple of reservation when we get on board but I don't want to make the mistake of booking on lobster night. Could you tell me which night the lobster will be served. I believe in one of your post you also mentioned something about the casino offering poker tables. Do you know what size games they play. 2/4, 4/8/, 5/10 etc. Just curious no big deal.

 

Thanks again , have a great last few days.

 

 

Ho

[latitude 22]

heading off for breakfast..

so real quick...

lobster night is tonight and it's formal night

crab legs is cabo day...last night

i didnt eat at sterling this cruise, so i cant give you up to date info...just check out the menu 1st...

for my meat eaters..

everyday menu has beef tournedo they are EXCELLENT, the prime rib and chautebriand(sp) is delicious I tasted my moms.

If you see flank steak at the carving station in Horizon court with mushroom poricini sauce...proceed there immediatly

I am not really a carnivore onland ....rarely if ever have beef...

but at sea it's a diffrent story...

[HappyCruiser383]

..i heard they were low on supplies though...

I will have to line up early...open!, open!, open...

 

:eek: Now I'm getting excited!!! Open . .Open . .Open!! Please tell us what is on sale . . I'm such a sale junkie!

 

Thank you so much for taking the time to send us daily updates. This is almost as exciting as being on the ship with you! Your hard work is very appreciated.

[LARGIN]

CruisinChris posted this on another thread. How about checking this out and getting back to us..

 

A recent memo, three weeks ago, went out to all bar staff (all ships) providing them with instruction that COSMOS and APPLE MARTINIS, two of the most popular martinis on board (particularly among women) should be made at 1.5 oz (all other martinis are 3 oz.) and served in special smaller glasses in ALL bars except the designated martini bar (Crooners, aka Atrium bar) where full 3 oz portions will continue to be served. The smaller versions being served in the bars are still being charged at $6.25!!! The menus in the venues serving the smaller martinis DO NOT tell you that you are getting a half portion. I discovered this when we were served a lemontini and a cosmo side by side in the Shooting Stars disco. The glass is smaller, but if you're not really paying attention, or didn't see the two glasses side by side, you might not notice. I spoke to my server, then to the bar manager when it became apparent that this wasn't some kind of mistake. She brought the Food & Beverage manager to me (in another venue) and we discussed it further.

[latitude 22]

um....are you providing funding for this indepth research?

how to get a free martini....

go to the martini demonstration STAND... VERY close to the front...the cruise staff asks trivia questions..you if answer 1st you win the martini they are currently making...

i actually had to THINK to win this...brush up on your roman numerals..

the almond martini will provide a 3 hour nap..

THE SALE...well, it was wimpy...compared to others ..they are almost out of logo stuff...a few alaska things remain, most items were bijoux terner for 10 bucks.

ciao ciao for now!

[Perky1]

Hi Lattitude.. I have a question.. Do you know if Al is still the head of the bar staff. He is usually in the Wheelhouse at night. thanks

 

and... I know you said the temps were cooler...more importantly.. have your seas remained calm.

[latitude 22]

PLEASE!

 

DO NOT on hijack this thread...this is all I know!

 

Martini Memo...

 

I am providing info on what is on the DAWN at this moment on this itinerary.

 

:cool:

I went to 3 bars including the atrium I compared glasses at each one, I spoke with waitstaff and bartenders.

 

Your size information is correct.

 

Pricing on the smaller size is now $5.50

 

Hope this helps!

 

More later...

[latitude 22]

not sure about Bartendar...Al...

this is a tough job...

bar research...morning, noon and night...

our seas have remained calm...

which bums me out a little bit...because I REALLY like to be rocked to sleep and that has not happened on this cruise and i'm practically in the bow....

Fortunately for my fellow passengers I haven't run into Captain Marco..or I would have requested a little rock a bye baby..add a soft volume of Bocelli from the sailing into Venice commerical and I would be out for at least 10 hours

So the enrichment lecture is

What media affects our society..

I will be passing on that one...

how to ruin my zen state in less than 30 seconds.

BTW, it's 64 degrees out with wind of 20 knots...we will be passing into the United States at 9am tomorrow....

there is no cell phone service at this time...

Adios mi amigos!

[Julia’s Journey’s]

i wish there was a crows nest..but when it's chilly i tend to find a corner in the vista or wheelhouse..there's a few little jewel areas that are peaceful...but you will have to go on your own hunt..after 3,000 hits on this thread..i want to be able to use my little nooks in the future!!! :D

 

Adios!

 

Hopefully all 3000 aren't booked with me:eek: :eek:

[Julia’s Journey’s]

Thanks so much for the wonderful informational 'live from' I have really enjoyed this trip along with you and sad it is coming to an end, let us know if you write a review:D

Who is up next and are you doing a 'live from'???:D :D