PG Cruiser Posted November 16, 2019 Author Report Posted November 16, 2019 1 hour ago, twangster said: I’m not a big seafood fan but I will eat Conch Fritters. Yumm. I prefer “Cracked Conch” over the fritters. I found that out in Nassau where I tried it the first time. The fritters have a lot of fillers whereas the cracked one only has light breading on conch meat. JLMoran 1 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted November 17, 2019 Author Report Posted November 17, 2019 So, I had this interesting conversation with the one in charge of reservations for dining events. As I have mentioned in a previous post, I have chosen the Bottomless Galley Brunch as the +1 for my Chops +1 package. For some reason, the BGB hasn’t shown on the My Calendar on the app so I asked about it. After going to the “back office”, this guy told me that they will have to confirm whether my booking for the package has gone through. I found that weird because I had already had my dinner at Chops last night. I have a witness on this forum, right @twangster? Anyway, after going to the “back office” again, he came back to tell me again that the reservation might not have gone through. This time he added, “Sometimes, people think their reservation has gone through, but if their credit card didn’t have enough funds, it won’t go through. For example, if the purchase was $100 and they only had $99, it won’t go through.” (That’s verbatim) In the nicest way possible, I said that I was sure I had enough funds on my card. Actually, since I purchased the package on the ship, it should have gone to my folio, not my credit card account. To this he replied, “We are still learning how to use the app since it’s new to us.” Shouldn’t he have started with that??? JLMoran, Guy Gadwa and Lovetocruise2002 1 2 Quote
twangster Posted November 17, 2019 Report Posted November 17, 2019 2 hours ago, PG Cruiser said: So, I had this interesting conversation with the one in charge of reservations for dining events. As I have mentioned in a previous post, I have chosen the Bottomless Galley Brunch as the +1 for my Chops +1 package. For some reason, the BGB hasn’t shown on the My Calendar on the app so I asked about it. After going to the “back office”, this guy told me that they will have to confirm whether my booking for the package has gone through. I found that weird because I had already had my dinner at Chops last night. I have a witness on this forum, right @twangster? Anyway, after going to the “back office” again, he came back to tell me again that the reservation might not have gone through. This time he added, “Sometimes, people think their reservation has gone through, but if their credit card didn’t have enough funds, it won’t go through. For example, if the purchase was $100 and they only had $99, it won’t go through.” (That’s verbatim) In the nicest way possible, I said that I was sure I had enough funds on my card. Actually, since I purchased the package on the ship, it should have gone to my folio, not my credit card account. To this he replied, “We are still learning how to use the app since it’s new to us.” Shouldn’t he have started with that??? What does your account show? More importantly, what would you like to do? If you need some help reaching the end goal, glad to assist if I can. Quote
PG Cruiser Posted November 17, 2019 Author Report Posted November 17, 2019 25 minutes ago, twangster said: What does your account show? More importantly, what would you like to do? If you need some help reaching the end goal, glad to assist if I can. My folio shows I have been charged for the package. I guess I’m just venting. The credit card comment irked me. I’m torn between letting management know what happened or just letting it go. Quote
twangster Posted November 17, 2019 Report Posted November 17, 2019 I understand venting. I do it too. What do you want? Let's meet tomorrow on our sea day and talk it over. ellcee and SpeedNoodles 2 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted November 17, 2019 Author Report Posted November 17, 2019 16 minutes ago, twangster said: I understand venting. I do it too. What do you want? Let's meet tomorrow on our sea day and talk it over. Sure. I should be free after the Sushi Class. Quote
PG Cruiser Posted November 17, 2019 Author Report Posted November 17, 2019 On another thread, someone asked about sweeteners available on board. Here’s what they have on the Empress - Blue (Equal/aspartame), Pink (Sweet N Low/saccharin), Yellow (Splenda/Sucralose), White Sugar and Brown Sugar. No Truvia (stevia) Lovetocruise2002, twangster, Guy Gadwa and 1 other 4 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted November 17, 2019 Author Report Posted November 17, 2019 SEA DAY: Sushi Making Class Big Tule, IRMO12HD, Guy Gadwa and 9 others 8 4 Quote
JLMoran Posted November 17, 2019 Report Posted November 17, 2019 @PG Cruiser, you're really good at that! And now I want sushi, even though I just ate lunch. SpeedNoodles 1 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted November 17, 2019 Author Report Posted November 17, 2019 24 minutes ago, JLMoran said: @PG Cruiser, you're really good at that! And now I want sushi, even though I just ate lunch. After six Sushi Making Classes on six Royal ships, I should be able to teach the class. Vwjo, heffy2, Lovetocruise2002 and 7 others 2 2 6 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted November 17, 2019 Author Report Posted November 17, 2019 STATEROOM TV MOVIE: “Poseidon Adventure” Some months ago I made a joke about showing “Poseidon Adventure” and other maritime disaster movies on the stateroom TV. I can’t believe they’re showing it right now. Guy Gadwa, heffy2, KWofPerth and 2 others 5 Quote
GregD Posted November 18, 2019 Report Posted November 18, 2019 4 hours ago, PG Cruiser said: STATEROOM TV MOVIE: “Poseidon Adventure” Some months ago I made a joke about showing “Poseidon Adventure” and other maritime disaster movies on the stateroom TV. I can’t believe they’re showing it right now. Can you image the uproar if they played Titanic on the pool deck one night? Now my sense of humor is pretty twisted, so I would find that hilarious, I’m sure others......not so much. Quote
ellcee Posted November 18, 2019 Report Posted November 18, 2019 15 hours ago, PG Cruiser said: STATEROOM TV MOVIE: “Poseidon Adventure” Some months ago I made a joke about showing “Poseidon Adventure” and other maritime disaster movies on the stateroom TV. I can’t believe they’re showing it right now. lol Quote
PG Cruiser Posted November 19, 2019 Author Report Posted November 19, 2019 DAY 4: COZUMEL Chichén Itzá Excursion Pyramid of Kukulkan Our guide, Rafa, used up the time talking about Mayan history and culture. The Math geek in me came out when he talked about the “Base 20” Mayan number system. The talk was interesting but it took away our time to explore the site on our own and shop for souvenirs. Lunch and snacks provided with the package. Guy Gadwa, twangster, Lovetocruise2002 and 3 others 6 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted November 19, 2019 Author Report Posted November 19, 2019 DAY 5: Costa Maya No excursions for me today. Just sampled some tacos from “Don Lolo”. I hope they were authentic... ha ha Guy Gadwa, twangster, Skigoofy and 4 others 7 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted November 19, 2019 Author Report Posted November 19, 2019 DAY 5 Dining: Caribbean Theme I see how easy it is for the crew to confuse the Caribbean with Polynesia. I praised my assistant waiter because his shirt had a map of the Caribbean islands. But wait, what exactly do you wear on Caribbean theme night? Lovetocruise2002 and The Cruise Junkie 2 Quote
FionaMG Posted November 19, 2019 Report Posted November 19, 2019 6 hours ago, PG Cruiser said: DAY 5: Costa Maya No excursions for me today. Just sampled some tacos from “Don Lolo”. I hope they were authentic... ha ha Not normally a fan of Mexican food but that looks good. Was it? Quote
PG Cruiser Posted November 19, 2019 Author Report Posted November 19, 2019 5 minutes ago, FionaMG said: Not normally a fan of Mexican food but that looks good. Was it? I don’t think I can be a good judge of what a good authentic taco is. The only tacos I’ve had are the “Americanized” ones. All I could say is that I liked it. Guy Gadwa, Big Tule, FionaMG and 1 other 4 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted November 20, 2019 Author Report Posted November 20, 2019 CRUISING TIP: Using a Pullman bed with magnetic hooks for organization. Lovetocruise2002, heffy2, JLMoran and 9 others 12 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted November 20, 2019 Author Report Posted November 20, 2019 DAY 6: Sea Day Bottomless Galley Brunch Note: Only the drinks, champagne and fruit punch, are bottomless. The brunch is pick one option per course - appetizer, main course, dessert. The guy at the table next to mine asked for a second main course, he was told he would be charged for it. This package should be renamed, “Bottomless Drinks Galley Brunch” Sorry, I was too hungry to take a picture of the Filet Mignon IRMO12HD, Guy Gadwa, JLMoran and 5 others 8 Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted November 20, 2019 Report Posted November 20, 2019 30 minutes ago, PG Cruiser said: Note: Only the drinks, champagne and fruit punch, are bottomless. The brunch is pick one option per course - appetizer, main course, dessert. The guy at the table next to mine asked for a second main course, he was told he would be charged for it. This package should be renamed, “Bottomless Drinks Galley Brunch” Very interesting. I've never done this event but had no idea that they would limit ANYthing with a name like "bottomless". Pretty cheesy, actually. heffy2 1 Quote
KathyC Posted November 20, 2019 Report Posted November 20, 2019 On 11/17/2019 at 2:23 PM, PG Cruiser said: After six Sushi Making Classes on six Royal ships, I should be able to teach the class. My husband likes to do it on every ship, as each one is slightly different. I think he's done 5 at this point. WAAAYTOOO and Vwjo 2 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted November 21, 2019 Author Report Posted November 21, 2019 Finally won at the trivia games KathyC, Lovetocruise2002, The Cruise Junkie and 4 others 7 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted November 21, 2019 Author Report Posted November 21, 2019 On 11/6/2019 at 7:47 PM, twangster said: Catch me if you can. On 11/6/2019 at 8:40 PM, SpeedNoodles said: Looks like a challenge, lol. Challenge met... friends, HE is not a bot Lovetocruise2002, Poolside, Guy Gadwa and 5 others 3 2 3 Quote
KristiZ Posted November 21, 2019 Report Posted November 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, PG Cruiser said: Challenge met... friends, HE is not a bot Of course that's what Stalker Bot would say... Guy Gadwa, JLMoran, FionaMG and 1 other 4 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted November 21, 2019 Author Report Posted November 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, KristiZ said: Of course that's what Stalker Bot would say... Make that the “tongue-tied” Stalker Bot... ha ha Guy Gadwa, twangster, WAAAYTOOO and 2 others 1 2 2 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 21, 2019 Report Posted November 21, 2019 When you meet the Original Bot: heffy2, Guy Gadwa, Poolside and 1 other 4 Quote
twangster Posted November 21, 2019 Report Posted November 21, 2019 The day a bot realizes he's been replaced by a younger, smarter, prettier, funnier bot while at Diamond happy hour... KristiZ, WAAAYTOOO, JLMoran and 10 others 13 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted November 21, 2019 Author Report Posted November 21, 2019 I just came from the Silent Party and I must say I enjoyed it. If you’re into dancing, you should try it if it’s held on your cruises. Lovetocruise2002, Big Tule, PRebecca and 4 others 6 1 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted November 21, 2019 Author Report Posted November 21, 2019 DAY 7: Grand Cayman This early bird is quite lonely on the tender... wake up, people!!! KristiZ, JLMoran, heffy2 and 10 others 5 1 7 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted November 21, 2019 Author Report Posted November 21, 2019 DAY 7: Grand Cayman twangster, The Cruise Junkie, Guy Gadwa and 1 other 4 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted November 21, 2019 Author Report Posted November 21, 2019 Ships galore on Grand Cayman FionaMG, WAAAYTOOO, The Cruise Junkie and 6 others 7 2 Quote
Dan Curtis Posted November 21, 2019 Report Posted November 21, 2019 Wow, busy day in Grand Cayman, the water is so pretty there, enjoy the day, weather looks great. Quote
WannaCruise Posted November 21, 2019 Report Posted November 21, 2019 What are you doing in Grand Cayman? 7 Mile Beach? We'll be there in December and not exactly sure where to go (but the beaches are beautiful there). Enjoy! Quote
Dimension Posted November 21, 2019 Report Posted November 21, 2019 38 minutes ago, WannaCruise said: What are you doing in Grand Cayman? 7 Mile Beach? We'll be there in December and not exactly sure where to go (but the beaches are beautiful there). Enjoy! I will be there as well in December, December 16 to be exact, so I am following along for suggestions as well. WannaCruise 1 Quote
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