I slept in first of all. Our cabin is so dark and quiet it is so easy to do this. I would definitely book this cabin again. R232
I had a lovely lunch in the buffet. So glad it has expanded and lots of great options. Ironically over the years I am eating a lot less on board. When I first started sailing we felt we needed to try everything. Now we often skip meals and pick and choose what we want without feeling like we are missing out. Often we lose weight while on board as we are not snacking in between meals like we would at home.
I do grab a drink and watch part of Bohemian Rhapsody on the movies under the stars. But after about an hour my chair is no longer in the shade and it is way too hot.
We got our luggage tags today. We selected disembarkation for 825 as we only need to travel to Jacksonville that day to meet up with a friend so no big rush to get off.
Tonight is formal night. We dress smart casual though. No formal for me. Many are dressed up, but many are not.
It is also the Captain Circle party. There are two parties and theg said just choose one. Since we have dinner reservations at 610 we opt for the 5 pm party. It is held in Vista Lounge and is well attended. But really seems sad now. Yes some officers attended and it was nice to see them; however Commodore Nash did not attend. And it was hosted by Cruise Director and Captain Circle host (she has a new title but I don't remember it). Odd that Commodore is not here. On the Majestic Captain Dino attended and spoke. Not once have we see Commodore. I understand Covid, but there ate ways he could protect himself. Plus why is it different ship to ship.
We arrive at Sabatinis for 610 our reservation time. I love the decor here, very nice. We are sat at a 2 top in a row of many 2 tops. We brought our wine that was given to us by the HGM. Our waiter introduces herself and the assistant comes and opens the wine. We request sparkling water.
We are served some bread and dipping sauce. Omg were they ever good.
Then we waited. Waited and waited. 15 minutes later our assistant waiter came back and wanted to give us water but we said we are still waiting for the sparkling water. Off he went to get it.
After 50 minutes we still have not gotten our first course. We have filled our own wine glasses and we are a disappointed.
Bernie goes to talk to the head waiter. Who we know from our 28 day South Pacific cruise. He see we arrived at 610 and should have something by now at 7 pm. We see now the head waiter is helping out and even the hostess is attending to drinks etc.
Like my previous posts the biggest issue is staffing. And the ability for the supervisors to recognize when help is needed, not for the guests to say something.
Two other tables have sat beside us, who arrived at 640 and they get their food the same time we get ours.
Our food is out of this world, very very good. I love this Sabatini menu. I just am disappointed in the lack of service.
I know it is happening in Crown Grill too. Good friends who are also in the most travelled group dined there and they said service was poor due to not enough staff. They left early from their dinner because of it.
Then later that night I was at the bar in Crown Grill and a guy came up asking if the 2 drinks were mojitos and for cabin such and such and yes they were. He commented they ordered them but have been waiting so long for them at their table in Crown Grill they just got up and got them themselves. Hmmm
Anyways the meal was outstanding in Sabatinis and I would go back but it does worry me about the staffing issues.
After dinner we attend the Love Song trivia by Jayson and well attending any of his events is fun no matter what and it is.
Tonight is also the production show Rock Opera. This is the first time this new cast will preform it since getting on. We have never seen it and we are so looking forward to it. Two brand new shows for us. How lucky are we.
The show is phenomenal we can't stop dancing in our seats! We LOVED it.
Bernie heads off to bed and I decide to stay up and watch the marriage match game. I join a lovely couple who are from Levi Quebec. So I get to speak French again and help translate some of the show they miss. Always a lot of laughs.
What a great day. Tomorrow is our last day and a sea day. Got word of my work schedule when I return. Yes I took on a part time job working in a beautiful nursery close to home. The pay will go right into our travel fund!
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