Regal Princess Caribbean Cruise Live Blog – Day 5
Regal Princess Caribbean Cruise Live Blog - Day 5
Pizza!
Ok, when it comes to cruise ship pizza… most of it is no better than the worst frozen pizza you can grab at the grocery store. BUT… there are two cruise lines who do pizza the best – hands down:
- MSC – since they’re Italian, I would expect that they would crank out some serious pies. Whether you’re grabbing a slice or ordering a pie to your room, their pizza cannot be beat.
- Princess – they partnered with 13-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani to come up with not only a pizza restaurant on board that serves his signature pies, but also grab-and-go slices. Both are FANTASTIC and hard to pass up.
Here’s a look at the menu for Alfredo’s – the sit down pizza restaurant and a look at some pies that just came out fresh at the Prego Pizzeria on the lido deck:
Insalata Mista Alfredo
mixed lettuces, cherry tomato, red and yellow bell peppers, radish, basil leaves, with the chef's balsamic-herb & extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette
Minestrone alla Sorrentina
mixed fresh vegetables, navy beans tomatoes and ditalini pasta
Pizza Margherita
fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, sweet basil
Pizza Pepperoni
tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, crushed red pepper, oregano
Pizza Hawaiiana
tomato sauce, chicken, baked ham, pineapple cubes, mozzarella and monterey jack cheese
Pizza Capricciosa
tomato sauce, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, ham, black olives & basil
Pizza Romana
tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies, capers, black olives, basil
Pizza Tarantina
tomato sauce, mozzarella, mussels, bay shrimp, roasted garlic, capers, basil & oregano
Pizza Vegetariana
sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, grilled zucchini, roasted bell peppers, mushrooms, red onions, basil
Calzone
half-moon shaped pizza filled with tomato sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, mushrooms, red onion, ham & oregano
Pizza Hot Soppressata
Tony's tomato sauce, hot soppressata, arugula, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, hot honey
Pizza New Yorker
Tony's tomato sauce, pepperoni, sausage, mozzarella, ricotta, romano, garlic oil, oregano
Pizza Honey Pie
calabrese peppers, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, hot honey, green onions, applewood smoked bacon, fried onions
Pizza Cal Italia
prosciutto di parma, sweet fig preserves, asiago gorgonzola, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, balsamic reduction
Pizza Pesto Veggie
mushrooms, red onion, green castelvetrano olives, peppadew peppers, mozzarella, goat cheese, romano, agave pesto, garlic oil, lemon, oregano
Create Your Own Pizza
Tiramisu
coffee-soaked ladyfinger biscuits and sweet mascarpone with marsala zabaglione
Crostata di Mele della Nonna
apple torte with apricot jam and vanilla sauce
Caymus Winemakers Dinner
Some pics of last night’s Caymus Winemakers Dinner ($145pp). Full review coming later today, but here’s a peek at what was served along with the menu:
Slow-Braised Beef Short Ribs
broccoli tartare and grated horseradish
Mer Soleil Chardonnay
Monterey County, CA
Beef Carpaccio
celeriac, arugula, shaved parmesan, orange zest, balsamic glaze
Marinated Fresh Oyster Mushrooms and Wood Ear Mushrooms
green pea granita, roasted hearts of romaine lettuce, smoked citrus dressing
Caymus Suisun The Walking Fool Red Blend
Suisun Valley, CA
Fresh Summer Black Truffle Risotto
Parmigiano Reggiano aged 36 months
Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA
Sea Sun Pinot Noir
California
Tournedos Rossini
prime beef tenderloin, blossom artichokes
Seared King Salmon and Giant Prawn
Peruvian potatoes, baby green courgettes, lemon beurre blanc
Emmolo Sparkling Wine
California
Chocolate Raspberry Dream
intense dark chocolate mousse, chocolate raspberry cream, raspberry compote, cornflake crisp
Charcuterie and Cheese Selection
Paired with your wine of choice from this evening's dinner
Schedule of Events
Here’s a look at the schedule of everything going on around the ship today – including 80s night tonight.
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 07:00am-10:00am | St Thomas Photographs Today! | Regal Princess, Deck 5 Mid |
| 08:30am-09:15am | Tai Chi at Sea | Movies Under the Stars, Deck 16 Mid |
| 09:45am-10:00am | Speedy Sudoku Challenge | Princess Live!, Deck 7 Mid |
| 10:00am-10:45am | Let's Get Quizzical | Princess Live!, Deck 7 Mid |
| 11:00am-11:45am | Shuffleboard Tournament | Lawn Court, Deck 19 Aft |
| 01:00pm-01:45pm | Red Zone Challenge | The Piazza, Deck 5 Mid |
| 02:00pm-02:45pm | Afternoon Trivia | Princess Live!, Deck 7 Mid |
| 03:00pm-03:45pm | Ping Pong Tournament | Princess Photo, Deck 6 Mid |
| 03:00pm-03:45pm | Walking in Comfort | Wheelhouse Bar, Deck 7 Aft |
| 03:00pm-04:00pm | All About Eyes: Tips and Tricks | Lotus Spa, Deck 5 Fwd |
| 03:30pm-04:15pm | Win Up to $500 in Spa Treatments | Princess Live!, Deck 7 Mid |
| 03:45pm-04:30pm | Improving Metabolism at Any Age | Wheelhouse Bar, Deck 7 Aft |
| 04:00pm-04:45pm | Live Music with Vivace Strings Duo | The Piazza, Deck 5 Mid |
| 04:00pm-05:00pm | Tighten your Skin with Thermage | Lotus Spa, Deck 5 Fwd |
| 04:15pm-04:45pm | Let's Quiz Again | Princess Live!, Deck 7 Mid |
| 04:15pm-05:15pm | Natural Relief for Arthritis, Back and Knee | Lotus Spa, Deck 5 Fwd |
| 04:30pm-07:00pm | Effy Jewelry Auction Preview | The Shops: EFFY Jewelry, Deck 7 Mid |
| 05:00pm-05:45pm | Contemporary Artists Seminar | Princess Live!, Deck 7 Mid |
| 05:00pm-05:45pm | Live Music with Solo Pianist Tiana | Crooners Bar, Deck 7 Mid |
| 05:00pm-09:00pm | Princess Photo-Art Showcase | Princess Photo, Deck 6 Mid |
| 05:30pm-06:15pm | Welcome To Swarovski Wonderland! | The Shops: Accessories, Deck 7 Mid |
| 05:30pm-06:30pm | CHANEL: something new is coming | The Shops: Beauty, Deck 7 Mid |
| 05:30pm-06:30pm | Explore Swiss Craftsmanship With Tissot | The Shops: Watches, Deck 7 Mid |
| 05:30pm-09:00pm | Iris Photography Showcase: Join Us! | Princess Photo, Deck 6 Mid |
| 05:30pm-10:00pm | Invicta Watch Sale | The Shops: Gifts, Deck 7 Mid |
| 06:00pm-06:45pm | Before They Were Famous: 80s Edition | Princess Live!, Deck 7 Mid |
| 06:00pm-06:45pm | Live Music with Vivace Strings Duo | The Piazza, Deck 5 Mid |
| 06:00pm-09:00pm | Last chance for Casual, Fun Portraits! | Regal Princess, Deck 5 Mid |
| 06:00pm-09:45pm | Old and Modern Masters Exhibition | Fine Arts Gallery, Deck 7 Fwd |
| 06:15pm-07:00pm | Live Music with The Heartbreakers Duo | Wheelhouse Bar, Deck 7 Aft |
| 06:15pm-09:45pm | Art Scavenger Hunt | Fine Arts Gallery, Deck 7 Fwd |
| 06:30pm-07:15pm | Walking in Comfort | Lotus Spa, Deck 5 Fwd |
| 06:30pm-09:30pm | Frescobaldi Grand Tuscan Dinner | Sabatini's Italian Trattoria, Deck 5 Fwd |
| 07:00pm-07:45pm | 80s Movie Quote Trivia | Princess Live!, Deck 7 Mid |
| 07:00pm | Scratch Card Special | Princess Casino, Deck 6 Fwd |
| 07:00pm-07:45pm | Theatrical Show: Fiera | Princess Theater, Deck 7 Fwd |
| 07:00pm-08:00pm | Italian ingenuity with Gucci | The Shops: Accessories, Deck 7 Mid |
| 07:15pm-08:00pm | Live Music with Solo Pianist Tiana | Wheelhouse Bar, Deck 7 Aft |
| 07:15pm-08:00pm | Vibin' with DJ Brian | The Piazza, Deck 5 Mid |
| 07:30pm-07:35pm | Watercolor Fountain Fantasy | Fountain Pool, Deck 16 Mid |
| 08:00pm-08:45pm | A New Kind of Diamond: Reverie Reveal at Effy | The Shops: EFFY Jewelry, Deck 7 Mid |
| 08:00pm-08:45pm | Family Bingo | Vista Lounge, Deck 7 Aft |
| 08:00pm-08:45pm | Game Show: Do You Wanna Dance? | The Piazza, Deck 5 Mid |
| 08:00pm-08:45pm | Guess That 80s Song | Princess Live!, Deck 7 Mid |
| 08:00pm-09:30pm | Art Auction Registration | Fine Arts Gallery, Deck 7 Fwd |
| 08:00pm | Heat Wave | Princess Casino, Deck 6 Fwd |
| 08:15pm-09:00pm | Live Music with The Heartbreakers Duo | Wheelhouse Bar, Deck 7 Aft |
| 08:30pm-09:15pm | Pre-Loved Rolex Power Hour Event | The Shops: Watches, Deck 7 Mid |
| 08:45pm-09:00pm | Effy Collector's Club Giveaway | The Shops: EFFY Jewelry, Deck 7 Mid |
| 08:45pm-09:30pm | Let's Party with Static | The Piazza, Deck 5 Mid |
| 09:00pm-09:45pm | Theatrical Show: Fiera | Princess Theater, Deck 7 Fwd |
| 09:15pm-09:45pm | Laugh Lounge: John Wesley Austin | Vista Lounge, Deck 7 Aft |
| 09:15pm-10:00pm | Guitar & Vocals with Arma Gideon | Wheelhouse Bar, Deck 7 Aft |
| 09:30pm-10:00pm | Back to the 80s Dance Class | The Piazza, Deck 5 Mid |
| 10:00pm-10:30pm | Cruise Director's 80s Sing-Along Experience | The Piazza, Deck 5 Mid |
| 10:15pm-11:00pm | Guitar & Vocals with Arma Gideon | Wheelhouse Bar, Deck 7 Aft |
| 10:30pm-11:00pm | Laugh Lounge: John Wesley Austin | Vista Lounge, Deck 7 Aft |
| 10:30pm-11:30pm | Back to the 80s Party | The Piazza, Deck 5 Mid |
| 11:00pm-11:15pm | Over $600.00 Paradise Lotto Draw | Princess Casino, Deck 6 Fwd |
| 11:30pm-01:00am | 20s & 30s Get-Together | The Piazza, Deck 5 Mid |
| 11:30pm-01:00am | 80's After Party | The Piazza, Deck 5 Mid |
St. Thomas
Today’s port-of-call is St. Thomas in the USVI. Regal Princess arrived early this morning with the gangway opening for passengers to head ashore at 7am. All aboard time today is 4:30pm with departure scheduled for 5. Weather is partly sunny, with a high of 86F and a slight chance of afternoon showers. Humidity is on another level!
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