Mackdogmolly

We ate early (for us) last night, having skipped lunch and there was no wait at all and service was very good. Usually we eat later so I will let you know how that goes. The Patio is open tonight (W/P) so we might eat there.

Embarkation WAS a mess, but I’m pretty sure it was the port and not Azamara’s fault. At least we were in a comfortable, air conditioned space, with refreshments. Once the specialty restaurant reservations desk opened again at 6, we had no problem getting our reservations, along with an Italian Chef’s Table. One thing new to us since our last sailing: no more stickers on the key cards identifying levels of beverage package AND they kept our passports at the pier and not sure when we’re going to get them back. Had a lovely dinner in the MDR - food as good as ever - and called it a night early!

Onboard finally and all is good except missed the window for specialty restaurant reservations. Opening again at 6

We got to the “holding pen” about 15 minutes in advance of or 2 pm check in and the place is already mobbed. Evidently assigning people in order of appearance, not assigned check in time 🤷‍♂️

Yes. Delicious!!

I don’t know why those offers were even made, since the cruise was sold out!!

We made it to our hotel in Rio yesterday around 5:30 pm after a very reasonable taxi ride from the airport. Wasted no time hitting the tiny rooftop pool bar, where we soon met up with 6 fellow Azamara cruisers. Had a jolly time sampling a local cocktail and then some of us headed to a nearby restaurant for some dinner. Called it an early ish night and finally got a good nights sleep!! Met up again for breakfast and then Andrew and I went shopping for the grandkids to get that out of the way! Can’t wait to get onboard!

Well, we made it to São Paulo this morning after an uneventful flight, and our luggage made it too! We have rechecked for Rio, been through customs and security and now waiting patiently for our last flight. Can’t wait for a cool drink and a good night’s sleep!

SO sorry I had to miss touring with Gus. Next time!

No, that would be a nightmare! As @nordskisaid Montreal is always an option and you can park your car at a nearby hotel for a fairly reasonable price

Thanks for the photos. All looks yummy!

Especially during the winter months! And I am leaning towards avoiding Logan!

I always try to have a bit of a buffer, but going forward, may have to consider an even bigger buffer!!

I wish you the best of luck 🤞! The other issue we had that held up both the debarking of the flight before ours and our departure, was a problem with attaching and then detaching the jetway!!

I’m starting this thread in the hopes that others on this cruise will pile on with their photos and comments as well. Our trip has unfortunately gotten off to a rocky start. We were scheduled to fly from Boston to JFK on Jet Blue last evening, connecting with an AA direct flight to Rio. Our original Boston flight was canceled preemptively on Friday because of expected snow, which didn’t really materialize. They rebooked us on a later flight, which was delayed. As a result, 15 of us narrowly missed the connection. It took forever to rebook all of us and the best Andrew and I could get is an indirect flight late tonight via São Paulo, arriving in Rio at 4:20 pm on Monday. So we will miss our scheduled Rio tour, but at least we won’t miss the boat! So there’s that!

Try this link https://www.azamara.com/booked-guests/cruise-critic-meet-mingle you register on the Azamara website.

That is a very personal invitation, at least. We once got an invitation to an “officers table” or something like that in Discoveries. We were flattered! We needn’t have been. Turns out there were many tables and we were kept waiting in the bar forever and finally seated with strangers (no officers), although someone eventually came by and said hello. THAT invitation I would turn down if I ever received it again.

Schweppes is fine with me!

You can have my allotment, Denise. I know I’m in the minority, but not a fan!

I know!! I just can’t wait to get safely to warm weather!

fingers crossed!!

We were planning to drive down to Boston on Saturday for the first of our flights to Rio (Logan to JFK to Rio) but expecting a big snowstorm to hit northern Vermont Friday night through Saturday (of course)! So, change of plans! Driving down tomorrow and will stay with one of the daughter's and hope they just get rain! Lots of intense packing today!!

Me too!! 😊

I will wait and see. Hoping for the best!

Can you find out if Whispering Angel is available?