ChefPeg

FRozen drinks are drinks like Pina Coladas, Mud slides, Daquiris and any cocktail using frozen icy slush. Smoothies are included in the Classic package

Thank you!

What drinks are considered "frozen drinks?"

 

Also, are smoothies included in the Classic drink package?

Both good questions...I'd like to know too.

Here are the Trip Advisor reviews for Capt. Davey's tour: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60966-d1494146-Reviews-Esther_G_Sea_Tours_and_Taxi-Sitka_Alaska.html

Thank you! Looks like I made a good choice booking with Capt Davey. Can't wait to see the wildlife. Love Alaska!

We had the opposite experience in Ketchikan: the cloud ceiling was too low for us to get all the way into Misty Fjords (also with Island Wings), and we turned back. I haven't wanted to try that excursion on subsequent visits to Ketchikan.

 

We had fairly decent weather for the White Pass & Yukon Route train in Skagway. However, twice I booked the train all the way to Bennett (2007 and 2009), and both times the train tracks were washed out before we got there! Instead, we changed to a rail/bus tour to Carcross (with Chilkoot Charters: https://chilkootcharters.com/).

 

Both of my whale watching tours (in Juneau and Icy Strait Point) were on rainy days with limited visibility.

 

My favorite excursion was in Sitka with Captain Davey on the Esther G: http://www.puffinsandwhales.com/#_=_

 

I hope to do the Taku Lodge Flight & Feast next time I'm in Juneau.

Good to know....we booked Captain Davey for next month. Was hoping to read a reveiw or something. Thanks!

Nevermind! Thought I was helping. Sorry I brought it up.

Could you provide us with a picture of what you are referring to?

 

Thanks,

 

Rick

Exact same one in post 21. The one slavearlen posted.

Picture of the pendent that got my attention! Love it!

FYI.....I just bought this pendant on the Granduer last Saturday. They have it in yellow and white gold. Earrings and cufflinks too.

I was so thrilled to see it....actually my hibby saw it first. I love it and worth every penny.

We made reservations for Jamies two weeks ago for Anthem TA and we were charged 25.00 per person. We had to call in to make reservations as on line cruise planner was not taking any credit card payments at that time. I had no idea they are increasing Jamies.

We ate dinner at Jamies twice on our Quantum cruise....well worth it.

Finally.....this afternoon.....hubby was able to book and pay for all our dining for Anthem. And all at the times we wanted.

So all is good. Now on to entertainment.......

Just called this evening.....not able to accept any credit payments. We tried on line and then called Royal.....tried three times and no payments are accepted. This is very frustrating. Was easier with Quantum...Anthem seems to be more of a problem booking anything.

Just received a message from my daughter. Weather is cloudy, Captain said they are 280 miles away from storm, but will probably feel some swells this afternoon and tonight. Azipod was fixed and at some point they will have to stop to do readings. (whatever that means)

Thank you so much for the updates from your daughter. I too, am sailing on Thursday so I am watching closely for any news.

Wish them safe sailing to Bayonne.

Dh and I just stayed in this room in December. It was noisy at odd hours and also during dining hours. We were surprised as we have stayed in 1388 and had no noise. Apon closer inspection there is a small area in the Windjammer tat is not carpeted. That is right above the room, that was where the chair scrapping noises came from. I'm a light sleeper so it did bother me quite a bit. But on a brighter note the room is very nice and the balcony was perfect. We are staying in 1394 this December so I plan on bringing earplugs. The small price to pay for a js on the aft.

Thanks for the heads up. I am a light sleeper too. I guess when I hear chair scraping noises in the morning it's time to get up. Make the best of it.

Hello,

We love the Explorer and have sailed her a few times always in a D1 but this time we are in an aft JS......how noisy is cabin 1694? Noise from Windjammer......tables and chairs moving?

Any help is apreciated. TIA.

I found this link but can't open the files (click on thumbnail). I am using Firefox and am going to try IE.

 

http://cruiseclues.com/enchantment/foodmenus.htm

 

Sudsy

 

 

It does work with IE9. I have no idea how old the info is as I just now got into it.

 

I still can't open the thumbnails.

I am on an iPad and I can't open them either. Thanks for finding them though.

Thanks! A "STEAM" shower...can't wait to see what that is! Hee hee! Now a question on everyone's mind....well at least mine....Are current menus for Enchantment posted anywhere? Not that I NEED to know what's being served before I sail...but it's fun to see! The only ones I can I find on the web are from 2002!

 

HLR

I agree.....I like to look at the menus too.

Hi, Patricia and Peggy!

 

Thanks cruizer2! We will be boarding the Enchantment on April 19 so we are glad for any updates.

Hi,

We can now say we are cruising next month.:)

Sorry don't mean to hijack thread....just excitement crusing on the Enchantment.

Happy crusing everyone!!

We were on the 2/18 cruise in cabin 8172. Frederick was great. Tell him that Dana, Diane and Jordan said Hi.

Good to know....we are in 8172 next month. It makes such a difference when you have a great cabin steward.

Thanks!

GTI is all booked up as of 7/1/10 for Oct. 18th itinerary on Celebrity.

Oh my.....I wonder how far in advance I should contact them. my cruise isn't until next year so I am sure we good now but I wonder when I need to email them. Maybe a year out?

Hi MSK1,

 

Since you did ask for details about GTI, here is how our tours with them went:

 

My husband and I recently returned from the May 3rd sailing of the Azamara Quest with two ports of call in Israel (Haifa and Ashdod). We arrived in Haifa Israel on Thursday May 7th. There were immigration tables set up in a lounge for a face to face passport check. The line was long but went fast. We were given an entry card to keep with our passport and had to be returned to the officials at the port entry control point in Ashdod on the last day before reboarding the ship. We had allowed ourselves a half hour for these immigration formalities and were off the ship with time to spare.

 

We used Guided Tours Israel for our christian themed tours here. Alon Schneider handeled the coorespondence and was extremely helpful in planning the trip. All of my queries were answered quickly. We had a comfortable Mercedes Van for our group of six. Our guide Jacob was extremely knowledgable about Jesus’ ministry in Galilee, often quoting the appropriate bible verse. He offered a few alternatives to our original plans and off we went!

 

Our first stop was Nazareth with the Basilica of the Annunciation. The lower church centers on the Grotto (the remains of the home of Mary, Joseph and Jesus) and the Cave of the Annunciation, where the angelic announcement to Mary is believed to have occurred.The vast upper church is decorated with mosaics of the Virgin donated by communities from around the world.

 

The Church of St. Gabriel is the Orthodox counterpart to the Catholic Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth. According to Orthodox tradition, the Virgin Mary first received the news from Gabriel that she would bear the Savior while she was out fetching water. The Orthodox Church is therefore located over the spring that fed Mary's Well.

 

Our road trip through Galilee continued on to Mount Tabor. The road up to the top was nerve-racking but we there safely. Christians have identified a rock atop Mt. Tabor as the place of the Transfiguration of Christ. The Church and gardens are beautiful but the views of the Jezreel Valley were the highlight for us.

 

For our next stop took us to Yardenit, the Baptismal site on the Jordan River. It was beautifully done with very nice landscaping, big shady trees and pavement (steps or paved path down to the water), a large gift shop and very good restaurant. We had a typical Israeli lunch there with lots of salads, Hummus, Pita bread and Saint Peters Fish. After lunch we bathed our feet in the beautiful clear water of the Jordan. There were quite a few Orthodox Christians there who purchased a white gown there for their complete immersion baptism. Jacob told us that the gown is saved and used as a funeral schroud. The gift shop had alot of nice quality, typical Israeli souvenirs.

 

We moved on to Capernaum which is often mentioned as being Jesus’ home base during his Galilean ministry. Jesus lived at his deciple Peter’s home. Our guide Jacob told us that Capernaum is one spot where historians are absolutely sure that Jesus lived and preached. The ruins of Peters home are displayed below the chapel and the ruins of the Synogogue are close by. Of all the places we visited in Israel, I was awed by the knowledge that I was literally walking in Jesus’ footsteps here the most.

 

The next stop was what Jacob kept refering to as the “Beatitudes”. It took me a while to catch on but he was referring to the “Mount of Beatitudes” the location of the famous “Sermon on the Mount”! I refreshed my memory when I got home and relearned that itis the greatest sermon Jesus ever preached containing the Lord's prayer, the beatitudes, and the golden rule. There is a church here but the views of the sea of Galilee and surrounding countryside are what draw the visitors.

 

After a long day of touring, we headed back to Haifa. Jacob drove through the German Colony that had been built by the Templers. It looked lovely, with lots of shops and cafes. If we had had time, it would have been a great place for a break. We drove to the top of the Baha’i Gardens for the views. We just had time for a Photo Stop from a scenic viewpoint where we could see the city, harbor and gardens. We could see the Quest in Port below. Should we come to Haifa again, I would do a tour of the gardens and stroll through the German Colony.

 

We arrived back onboard and slept soundly that night. The next morning we arrived in Ashdod, Israel. The Israeli Immigration officials quickly checked our Entry Card and passport as we left the ship (no lines at all today!). Jacob was waiting for us and we got an early start for touring Jerusalem. After about an hour we arrived at a viewpoint across the valley from Jerusalem above the cemetary. The city was spread out before us. Jacob pointed out the different quarters, churches, mosques and historical sites to highlight where and how we would be touring the city. This was a great orientation because once we entered the city, I would have been completely lost. We moved on to park by the Jaffa Gate and began our adventure. Stepping into the Arab Quarter was like stepping back in time. The narrow roads (pedestrian area) with shops to our right and left, the clothing, spices, foods were in colorful diplays. It was very crowded and very noisy. All of a sudden the call to prayers sounded throughout the city and the people suddenly started moving to the closest Mosque. The roads cleared quickly- we moved on to the Jewish quarter. The shops here seemed to be more western, clearer diplays and more modern. Maybe it just was because since the crowds had cleared, we were able to see everything! Whatever the reason, it was a pleasant walk through the streets. Jacob took us to a local wine shop where we got to sample the local vintages. We were told that the Vineyards in Israel have in the last decade begun to produce high quality wines. I had never thought of Israeli Wine when I was in my local wine store but when you think about it, wine had a few thousand years of tradition in this region. The wine could be purchased and mailed back to the states (or where ever you lived), a nice souvenir !

 

We moved on to the Westen or Wailing Wall. There was a large police presence. When I commented on it, Jacob told us that this wasn’t large but normal. Visitors of all religions are welcome to approach the Wall and to pray silently beside it. Men who would like to go to the wall must wear a hat or take a free head covering from a box beside the entrance to the prayer area.Women may also borrow the required shawls and short-skirt coverings. A dividing screen reserves an area at the extreme right of the Western Wall for women, who are not allowed into the men's section in keeping with Orthodox Jewish tradition.

 

We moved on to the Via Delorose and walked the Stations of the Cross. By this time we needed a rest room break, Jacob brought us to a public bathroom. Ladies beware! There were just holes in the floor and no handles to hold on to. With a skirt it might have worked if we had been desperate enough but in pants, no way! We waited until we reached the Church of the Holy Selpulchre were there were (Unisex) clean western type bathrooms.

 

The Church of the Holy Selpulchre is the holiest of the Holy sites for Christians in Israel. It is built over Golgatha, the place where Jesus was cruicified and the tomb where he was buried. We spent a while here, the place is steeped with history and stories, some good – some horrible.

 

We moved on to the Armenien Quarter and on to the Room of the Last Supper. We then made our way back to Jaffa Gate, tired, hot and hungry. We found a bakery on the way out of the city and grabbed a snack and some water for our next stop- The Dead Sea.

 

We drove throught the desert for about an hour to reach the Dead Sea. We stopped at a Kibbutz for lunch close to the beach. It was very crowded with busses and tourists. The caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found were behind the buildings and could (for a fee) be visited. Lunch here was a disappointment after our feast the day before. The shop here had lots of Dead Sea Souvenirs. We were glad to get out of there and finally make it to the beach. The area had a changing room, restaurant and gift shop. We made our way down to the water, only one other member of our group decided to bathe with me. We went into the water until it was about knee high and the next step had me dropping down, the water was chest level, I had landed in a sinkhole! I crawled out of it scraping up my knee (which was lots of fun with the high salt content of the water) only to find myself falling into not one but two more of these stupid holes! We couldn’t stop laughing! I gave up and just laid back and floated for a while. We didn’t stay in the water long, it was very hot and the sun was beating down on us. With blood pouring down my knee we made our way to the openair showers to clean up. The gift shop had bandages for my knee and Jacob used his army medic experience to bandage me up. No one there seemed to know about these sinkholes. I was okay with just a few scrapes but for a child or frail guests, it could be dangerous. Please be careful there! We had a quiet drive back to Ashdod. The late afternoon sun had the rocks and sand of the desert glowing in with pale red highlights. It was beautiful. The guards at the Port Gate collected our Entry Cards and we, tired but happy, went back onboard.

 

We were in Jerusalem on a Friday, most sites and shops close down in the afternoon for the Sabbath. If this were not the case, we could have easily spent the entire day in there. We got in a lot of the major sites but is was all in a rush. A liesurely day with breaks to compensate for the heat would have made it a better touring day. I don’t regret going to the Dead Sea. Even with my injuries I look back to it as being an fascinating, once-in-a-lifetime experience.

 

It was an incredible experience to walk through the showplaces of the bible. I didn't realize how small Israel is (about the size of New Jersey). Since our tour had the christian theme, it was easy to do 2 seperate day tours (Galilean Ministry and Jerusalem/Dead Sea) and overnight onboard ship. For those of you considering doing an overnight is Jerusalem, it wouldn't be a problem to drive there from Haifa and enjoy 2 days there. You could easily spend 2 days in Jerusalem and still not see everything! I would highly recommend a private tour here. Fellow cruisers that did ships tours saw much less than we did and IMHO large groups and heat don’t mix well.

No matter how you do it remember to drink lots of water! We were there early May and the heat was taxing. I am sure that later in the season it will be worse. We exchanged about 100$ for the two days for entry fees, small gifts and meals.

 

I hope this info helps you plan your trip!

Happy Cruising!

What a wonderful visit! This is exactly what are looking for. I appreciate you sharing your experiences with us.

So the moral of the story.......... gifts don't always mean the same thing to the recipient as they do to the giver. ;)

I agree 100%!

Years ago I gave a co-worker a lovely fragrance gift set, it had body lotion, shampoo, body powder, de-odorant, perfume, soaps, bath salts....all in this wonderful fragrance that I knew she liked.

I overheard her say to another co-worker that she thought it was rude of me to give her de-odorant and that I must have thought she had a body odor problem.

I was so upset....of all the items in this expensive gift set and she only saw the de-ordorant?! All these years ago and I have never forgotten that!

So I do agree that one person looks at something one way and others sees it another.

Cash is best.

Special Green paper with pictures of dead USA presidents printed on it. :D

LOL!!! You betcha!!

:p Coco-loco on Labedee !!!! Fell in love with it !!!

Me too!! I love Coco-Locos!! Yummy!! I can drink several of these babies. I not a big drinker either but these are delish!!

I can hear Janis Joplin as I relate this but I had eyelash extensions 30 years ago!! I loved them but the only issue which may be resolved now and sounds rather gross is that during the night our tear ducts secrete liquid to lubricate our eyes and in the mornings I had great difficulty washing my eyes! The excretions were stuck to the eyelash roots. As much as I liked them this issue stopped me from further applications as I was concerned re. infection.:eek:

Ewe!!! Oh my, I hadn't thought of that. Thanks for your honest review.

Hi everyone,

My husband were just on the Radiance of the Seas two weeks ago. The food was outstanding!! The Waiters were great!!

I am an experienced chef and I have my own place and I will tell you I was a little concerned about the quality of the food, after reading all the negatives, if it was going to be good or not. I am here to say the food was excellent. Everyone on the cruise enjoyed every meal. We had lobster, it was perfect, not over done. The steaks were done just right, medium rare, even a herbed chicken dish I had was moist and juicy. The desserts were fantastic!

We just booked another RCCL cruise, our 4th. We only book RCCL. I have never had a problem with food on any ship.

Peggy

Hi there,

My husband and I just came back from the Radiance of the Seas on Sunday. I would not nor could not complain about the food. The food was very very good. If we had something we did not care for, they bent over backwards to please us. I did not like the turkey wrap I ordered for lunch, it came with mayo, I can't stand mayo, the waiter was very concerned and wanted to get me something i would like, he named a million different items that I might like better. He wasn't even our regular waiter. Lunch was open seating, so chances were I would never see him again. The service, the selection, the quality was outstanding!

We found no reason to go to the buffet or use room service, everything was fantastic. So, if the food was bad on one ship, we can't say the food is bad on cruises overall.

Thanks for listening.

Take care,

Peggy