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Some super itineraries and new ports being offered. They are online now (communications are also being sent out, they started with the highest loyalty group first then are moving down) 

54 minutes ago, Catchum said:

So fountain soda water is only available for extra cost?😉 For my generation water comes out of a tap. Fizzy water comes out of a cut glass soda syphon served by Clarke Gable wearing a tuxedo. Hey a girl can dream.

No soda is available its canned - usually Royal Club or equivalent.  The ship also carbonates water but sadly I have an addiction for San Pellergrino, Perrier and Evian

9 minutes ago, broberts said:

 

Not the same thing. 

I have just checked with work and they are investigating as the pop up blocker should be removing it

1 hour ago, 1025cruise said:

It's most likely an ad being provided by the third party provider Cruise Critic contracts with.

Well if anyone is looking at this from Cruise Critic please get rid ASAP.  What else is this "intruder mining??

It is beyond a joke and is doing your site no favours.  At least on other social sites where I share cruise information my viewing is not intruded on like this.

Obviously someone is looking at these posts as mine was moved from one of the forums to this general site.

But will anything be done about it??????????

9 minutes ago, broberts said:

Has anyone tried instructing the browser to not allow popups? In Android Chrome: Settings, Site Settings, Pop-ups and redirects.

 

I have a pop up blocker on my browser but it makes absolutely no difference.  It is a very fierce blocker set up by a work client who is security paranoid

30 minutes ago, Dr H said:

I usually walk off the ship with a $50 bar tab for a few upgraded martinis and a few single malt scotches (they have 3 or 4 available). The tab is usually covered by OB credit. Also, if you are less than happy with the house wines, the ship has an excellent selection of bottled wines for purchase at very reasonable prices. They are stored very well, and 1 bottle usually lasts DW and me for 2-3 meals. Personally, I can't fathom how anyone can go through that much alcohol in such a relatively short time as to even come close to breaking even on any cruiseline's liquor packages, but c'est la vie.

You overlook the fact that to get a decent sparkling water you have to have the Ultimate Package. 

You can purchase just one drink no problem at all. Many do not take the packages and do just that! 

13 minutes ago, Bobreg said:

Hi.

This is the selection of included wine on the Quest right now doing the french intensive voyage. There is also a sparkling wine not on the picture. Hope this helps.

Thanks - that is all a new selection other than the Pinotage.  The new CEO said she was looking at the wines as a priority as she liked her red wines so maybe she has go ahead on this one

Not unique to this forum but there is a pop up from a UK agency coming up every time I open a new forum or thread on cruise critic. Not even my usual blocker seems able to squish it. Host Jazzbeau is this genuine or a hack because it’s an absolute turn off! 

2 minutes ago, gaspari said:

Approx 350 from Miami, approx 300 more in Lanzarote, then about another 100 in Casablanca

As the cruise was not being sold from Lanzarote -and I doubt 300 islanders would go on a cruise at once, can I assume you are surrounded by a number of influences and travel agents?

I am curious, did this itinerary have issues all the way from Miami or did new (additional) guests board somewhere along the line?

14 hours ago, DrKoob said:

We have just spent two weeks in your beautiful country. Take a look at my blog (www.jimbellomoDOTcom) for my photos of your beautiful country in rain or in sun.

I have just looked- you covered so much about the West and the photos are gorgeous. Your assessment of Glasgow was spot on! 

8 minutes ago, gaspari said:

We spoke at length to a receptive customer services guy two days ago, who suggested the F and B manager would meet us to discuss, but nothing

Ask to speak to the General Manager that who you need 

51 minutes ago, casperthecat said:

Except that the only table they offered was 8.45pm

So how did everyone get in ahead of you?

Mind we’ve often been left with that time on Celebrity

You can ask to speak to the manager in overall charge of the restaurants and they can usually sort something 

Alternatively the Emporium is not a Celebrity buffet it’s far far better

Or for one night room service whilst getting yourself set up for tomorrow 

48 minutes ago, casperthecat said:

It is now being suggested that everyone makes a reservation for Fil Rouge and Yacht Club. I’m not doing that. I may as well be on Celebrity. 

Except you don’t get food and service of the quality of these two restaurants on Celebrity. I’d suggest do as they ask or consider dining at night in Emporium which is a class well above anything Celebrity can offer on demand 

Ok sounds like they are trying to manage some internal problems- you can fight against and be miserable or do as they suggest 

With the exception of two days we always had freshly squeezed juice. The two days it was missing was due to supply issues which were addressed. People need to remember Explora is a new line, they will need a year to gather sufficient data to provision efficiently based on guest demographics and itinerary. Every line had occasional drop offs on provisions. 
I do not recognise the description of breakfast offerings -  the beautiful baked onboard bread products shone out though it is recognised the breads are a European type selection which is to be expected on a European line. 

I hope the sun shines for you in Edinburgh - our weather has been constant rain for almost a month but the scenery and buildings take on a beauty in the rain. Same applies throughout Scotland - no parched look this year rather lush and green 

10 hours ago, Host Jazzbeau said:

So now you think you are docked there, but the "port authorities can change" it – and then Azamara will get the blame!  This is why they don't announce in advance.

I think sharing in advance with the appropriate caveats is absolutely the right thing to do to help with planning. Azamara cruisers are a realistic lot. They understand about the port authorities. Not announcing is a “we know but we don’t trust you to know” attitude if that is the cruise lines reasons. 
Id rather the cruise lines shared with caveats their actual expectations rather than rely on people’s guesses on forums 

39 minutes ago, chill6x6 said:

Quick question!

 

My itinerary says Explora I arrives back to MIA at 7AM.  Any reason we couldn't be on our way to the airport by 8AM?

 

Thank you!

Very very marginal 

I always thought it was brave channeling all emails to one mailbox. Maybe they’d underestimated how many folks were struggling still with issues. Let’s hope it sorts for you soon. 

59 minutes ago, Poppy45 said:

We have just disembarked Explora 1 and have been told that Anthology will be replaced with an Italian restaurant. When the guest chefs are onboard it is very popular but demand is very lackluster otherwise.

Thanks that’s great news - is this for Explora 2 or both ships?

1 hour ago, Squiz58 said:

Noticed this morning that the Athens to Dubai, Dubai to Dubai, and Dubai to Singapore cruises have all changed to “pricing unavailable”

Viking cancelled their equivalent trips yesterday 

Thanks a lot. Sounds ideal. Were the boat tours included ones or did you branch out on your own/buy the added tour from Viking

Packing is as planned which is great to get reassurance. We can do rain, we have webbed feet living here 😂

18 minutes ago, fruitmachine said:

Does your phone support eSIMs?  If not, then it may be worth replacing it with the savings you will make.

An eSIM typically supports data but not voice and costs a tiny fraction of your home carrier's roaming costs.  I paid less than the equivalent of $20 for a 30 day bundle of 10GB data.  Even tethering my laptop, I used less than half of that in 10 days of cruising.  There are may options available from multiple suppliers.

 

Phones will let you use your 'home' SIM for voice simultaneously with an eSIM for data, so you can remain in voice contact for emergencies.

Excellent advice - I used Airolo on my Japan intensive. Because we were relatively near land most of the time it also provided very good WiFi on a lot of the evenings whilst moving between ports. Like @fruitmachine I paid a low price. I went for 50gb for 30 days for €25 as we were using it as a navigation system during our land based trip. However we could have had a lot less. Even allowing for uploading all our photos and videos we only used 15gb 

13 hours ago, longboard55 said:

It offered more than a floating buffet

The Emporium on Explora is unlike any “buffet” you have seen before. It’s wrong to call it a buffet. It’s more a la carte on demand in a casual setting