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Forum: Cruises
Mar 16th, 2022, 04:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,800
Posted By mlgb

Breakaway leaves from New Orleans, not Los...

Breakaway leaves from New Orleans, not Los Angeles. Los Angeles has only recently lightened up on masking and proof of vaccination. You still mostly see people masking inside supermarkets, for...
Forum: Cruises
Feb 15th, 2022, 08:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,800
Posted By mlgb

I didn't think the NCL food in the MDR was much...

I didn't think the NCL food in the MDR was much better but the cabins and layout were more to my taste. They used to skew a bit younger pre COVID.

And there were a few MDR items that were pretty...
Forum: Cruises
Feb 15th, 2022, 04:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,800
Posted By mlgb

I had tried to leave a hang tag for room service...

I had tried to leave a hang tag for room service coffee but that didn't happen so I went up to grab a cup from the Buffet, I had already stashed my yogurt and fruit in my refrigerator, as well as a...
Forum: Cruises
Feb 15th, 2022, 04:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,800
Posted By mlgb

Last sea day is a bit cooler as we get closer to...

Last sea day is a bit cooler as we get closer to California. I was on the side of the ship where you can see the Baja Peninsula as we headed north and there were quite a few sightings of dolphins and...
Forum: Cruises
Feb 15th, 2022, 04:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,800
Posted By mlgb

Two more sea days and then home. I went up...

Two more sea days and then home.

I went up to the pool deck after coffee to use one of the hot tubs before breakfast! It was warm enough outside and I didn't have to share.

MDR Lunches are...
Forum: Cruises
Feb 15th, 2022, 04:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,800
Posted By mlgb

Puerto Vallarta Port Day. Okay, so I don't...

Puerto Vallarta Port Day.

Okay, so I don't care for Puerto Vallarta. Just too much of a Miami Beach vibe. I found a walking path along the Rio Pitillal which isn't too far away. I detoured first...
Forum: Cruises
Feb 15th, 2022, 02:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,800
Posted By mlgb

Dinner was Italian Night. The appetizer I...

Dinner was Italian Night.

The appetizer I had was a small portion of the mushroom lasagna...
Forum: Cruises
Feb 15th, 2022, 02:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,800
Posted By mlgb

After lunch I "followed the blue line" from the...

After lunch I "followed the blue line" from the port to the Old Town area, the cathedral and the central market....
Forum: Cruises
Feb 15th, 2022, 02:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,800
Posted By mlgb

I was looking forward to Mazatlan, which I had...

I was looking forward to Mazatlan, which I had been to only once before, and had taken an excursion outside of town. So it would be a new place for me.
I went up to the buffet early (before sunrise...
Forum: Cruises
Feb 15th, 2022, 01:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,800
Posted By mlgb

After sunset I went to dinner at Allegro. The...

After sunset I went to dinner at Allegro. The main was a grilled seafood bowl with mango-lime salsa (and extra bowl of salsa). It was good but a small portion which was fine with me. ...
Forum: Cruises
Feb 15th, 2022, 01:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,800
Posted By mlgb

Finally a Port Day coming up in Cabo San Lucas....

Finally a Port Day coming up in Cabo San Lucas. We saw a few whale spouts, lots of dolphin following the wake and some Masked Boobies as we approached land at about 9 am.

There was a smaller...
Forum: Cruises
Feb 15th, 2022, 01:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,800
Posted By mlgb

There really was not much to do on board during...

There really was not much to do on board during sea days other than to watch TV, read and try to get some steps in despite the very poor setup for walkers....
Forum: Cruises
Feb 15th, 2022, 12:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,800
Posted By mlgb

The MDR Lunch menu is a combination of brunch and...

The MDR Lunch menu is a combination of brunch and very limited lunch options. But it is also the only time you can get a variety of scooped gelato/yogurt/sorbet and the James Beard French Toast.

I...
Forum: Cruises
Feb 15th, 2022, 12:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,800
Posted By mlgb

Day 2 is at sea, so more time to explore the ship...

Day 2 is at sea, so more time to explore the ship to try to get in my 10000 steps. I attempted room service breakfast but it wasn't very good so I went up to the buffet for an egg white omelet and...
Forum: Cruises
Feb 15th, 2022, 12:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,800
Posted By mlgb

I forgot to mention we had a treat at sailaway,...

I forgot to mention we had a treat at sailaway, The Fire Department put on a show for us, and the ship plays the theme song from the Love Boat....
Forum: Cruises
Feb 15th, 2022, 12:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,800
Posted By mlgb

Dinner for Day 1 I had at Allegro, the secondary...

Dinner for Day 1 I had at Allegro, the secondary MDR. I was lucky and found my happy place with a great waiter, toward the back and 4 out of the 6 nights I was pretty far from other diners. I liked...
Forum: Cruises
Feb 15th, 2022, 11:57 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,800
Posted By mlgb

I walked around on the upper decks a bit before...

I walked around on the upper decks a bit before dinner.
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Skywalk,...
Forum: Cruises
Feb 15th, 2022, 11:50 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,800
Posted By mlgb

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This is Alfredo's which has the pizza I posted above for lunch....
Forum: Cruises
Feb 15th, 2022, 11:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,800
Posted By mlgb

Tour of the ship: It is easy to find your...

Tour of the ship:

It is easy to find your room since the carpets are color-coded...
Forum: Cruises
Feb 15th, 2022, 11:13 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,800
Posted By mlgb

So on to my review. I moved my balcony cabin to...

So on to my review. I moved my balcony cabin to the very back corner starboard of Baja Deck ( Deck 11). I wanted to be under the buffet (called World Marketplace) and the Wake View Bar (an open deck...
Forum: Cruises
Feb 5th, 2022, 01:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,800
Posted By mlgb

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Pizza was good but what a Cluster #$_& Well don't need to eat...
Forum: Cruises
Feb 5th, 2022, 11:15 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,800
Posted By mlgb

Ubered to Port of LA. Easy security check-in...

Ubered to Port of LA. Easy security check-in with Medallion, then to Princess desk where I showed Passport, Negative Test result and Vaccination Card. Rooms were ready at noon. But I am in Alfredo's...
Forum: Cruises
Feb 2nd, 2022, 04:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,800
Posted By mlgb

The country where scotch bonnet is king. Sounds...

The country where scotch bonnet is king. Sounds like you've been there.
Forum: Cruises
Feb 2nd, 2022, 02:27 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,800
Posted By mlgb

Congratulations. I used to watch Madhur Jaffrey...

Congratulations. I used to watch Madhur Jaffrey on PBS and have a few of her cookbooks. Growing up in the Caribbean my tastebuds are blunted so a lot of Princess food tasted bland to me. I just...
Forum: Cruises
Feb 2nd, 2022, 08:41 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,800
Posted By mlgb

Yes especially since Iceland isnt't a cheap place...

Yes especially since Iceland isnt't a cheap place to visit.

I think OK would be a good recommendation from your wife!
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