Mackdogmolly

Outside my cabin on deck 7 this morning. Still in the Drake.

15 minutes ago, aliaschief said:

Maybe the best way is to just not post what’s happening in the first place.

Please do keep posting!

Bit of a shake as we cross the Drake. The Captain is reporting 12’ swells, likely increasing to 15’.

Lovely sea day brunch in the MDR today, with crew helping to carry plates for swaying guests 😅

Cabin Number: 7090

Ship: Quest

Month/Year Sailed February 2024

Would you choose this cabin again: Yes

Is noise an issue: No

Balcony size: Standard

Any other comments: Nice location towards center of ship and just a few cabins from the elevators 

38 minutes ago, uktog said:

As has been highlighted before no mid cruise feedback forms only a tiny QR code in the bottom of the Insider and no mention by the Cruise Director to highlight the code (others do that). It’s a shame because crew miss out on positive recognition mid cruise and little issues don’t get highlighted 

I quite agree - so easy to miss!!

37 minutes ago, uktog said:

We’ve bounced around a bit in the night. Doesn’t affect us but I think some are feeling less good

I sleep right through it!

5 hours ago, Grandma Cruising said:

Did you have your fish & Chips at the Globe, we had it there a few years ago and it was great!

Glad to hear you're having a great time.

No, we had them ad a place called the Waterfront, near the pier. They were excellent too!

2 hours ago, uktog said:

I thought Bertha Beach was a 4x4 trip so how on earth did they get left behind!  

There were some larger vehicles there.

We had fish and chips in port so the menu in the MDR did not appeal. Went to Prime C on the off chance that they could fit us in without a reservation and it was easily done. So had a lovely meal there and calling it an early night.

Had a great private tour from Port Stanley today (just 4 of us) to Bertha’s Beach to see Gentoo Penguins and then to Gypsy Cove, where we saw molting Magellanic Penguins. Then a little tour of the town. Falkland Outdoors, a great little family run operation - highly recommend. Before we left Bertha’s Beach, there were 2 stranded passengers from an Azamara tour that had left without them! The wardens were working to get them back to town. 
The weather was very changeable - some sun, some rain, some blustery wind. 
Bought some local gin, among other souvenirs!

Quest Antarctica 2/18-3/6

1 hour ago, uktog said:

Entertainment continues to be good but the pianist in the Den and band upstairs are far too loud

Quite agree about the pianist in the Den. It is especially driving my DH nuts, who has a low tolerance for these things.

Room service breakfast today and happy to report to those to whom it matters, that they are adding a lot more plant based options. I had checked off the plant based sausage, however, and they substituted the plant based bacon, which was pretty bad! At least they are trying!

8 minutes ago, uktog said:

Our options for today

 

 

 

 

 

Should I suggest I run a proof reading class?  We’ve also been invited to an event today to celebrate our being on a Chilean Fjords cruise 😂😂😂. Silly mistakes 

 

However I do like the new hairdryers no stupid buttons now! 
 

I have the old one 🙁

27 minutes ago, travelberlin said:

In Port Stanley it is better to take a ship excursion to see the penguins. Not much to do if you are on your own. Be aware of independent people offering to see penguins. I was approached by Zimbabweans who offer those tours. It turned out to be that the beach they wanted to take us, was one previously mined. Zimbabweans were hired to take away the mines. The beach was not still open for the tourists. I declined to take that excursion.

I have a private excursion booked with Falkland Outdoors, which seems like a reputable company. I will report back!

Guest Relations reported to me that I could get an upgrade on my beverage package from premium to ultimate for the $8 difference, less my 15% Discoverer loyalty discount. When I went to the Spirits bar to make the upgrade, they said they couldn’t apply the discount. When I pushed, he checked with his supervisor, and the discount was applied!

Lots to do today!

Thanks for the wonderful pictures of the Azamazing Evening, @uktog. It was really a fun event!

Back on the ship, we had late bites in the Living Room, with a great jazz band, Musiq4Soul. I usually can’t drag my Andrew up there, but he loved it 😊.

A sea day today, and the captain is predicting calm seas all the way to the Falklands.

Just finished an Azamara excursion to a vineyard outside of Montevideo - cooking class with wine. Only six of us and we had a private experience with the vineyard owner, a charming woman, with her two young children helping out. SO much food. We made empanadas and while those were cooking, had baked provolone, sausages, bread and wine. Very full after that, but then we went taken inside and a big platter of beef and vegetables appeared! Along with salad and more wine. Finished off with flan. Oof. Wonderful time. Good job, Azamara!

23 minutes ago, ChucktownSteve said:

Do you know if the restaurants included with an Owner's Suite also include the Chef's table?

Pretty sure that they don’t.

Forgot to mention that the CC Meet & Mingle was held at 4:00 pm in the Drawing Room, an hour before sail away.  Mimosas and sparkling wine were served, as well as small bites. Very nice. I think there were about 12 of us. 

Also, re wines: there were 3 choices of included whites and reds, which is a nice change. I had the Chardonnay, which wasn’t bad.
There also seems to be a lot more plant based options on the menu.

3 hours ago, nordski said:

Thanks for the reminders of the fascinations of  Buenos Aires.

 

Given the recent election and political excitement, were police in evidence in the neighbourhoods you visited?

Not that I noticed.

I found some some wine to love too! And the vermouth hit the spot with a splash of soda water! And the gelato at the end!

See you soon in warm and sunny 😎 Buenos Aires!