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We are leaving from Rome in a week - Our check-in time is 4pm. 

Being entirely unfamiliar with all the processes, we have a regular veranda room - Is there a chance we would get in earlier than 4? 

On 8/23/2022 at 5:06 PM, Mrmatt said:

Anyone onboard Onward know when the Swirl & Top will be back working?

 

OMG. This can't be!!!! Can anyone on Onward confirm whether it is fixed?!

On 9/1/2022 at 7:06 AM, lisiamc said:

This is a fairly new development on the wines. Since Sycamore also owns a winery, or at least is heavily involved in one, and should have good connections in that area, it seems like a very reasonable idea. I’ve heard some lacklustre reviews, and some better ones, but I’ve heard the same for the previous included wines too.

Sycamore owns the largest and oldest winery in Washington - not just any crappy ol' winery. It's also the largest producer of Riesling in the world by one reputable account. I was there last night, as a matter of fact, for the Chicago concert. It's Chateau Ste. Michelle - They have a huge number of labels they produce for, too. 

Chateau Ste Michelle wines are all over the map in terms of cost, but they are far from poor in quality. I enjoy the vast majority of them, though I'm admittedly not a sommelier-class wine drinker. Their Rose is beyond popular and was the official Rose of the Kentucky Derby at one point. Their bubbly muscat canelli is wonderful, especially when a hibiscus flower and some juice from the jar is added to it. I found cabs and cab blends that I could wrap my palate around with their holiday collection one year. 

They have tremendous range in flavour profiles within the same grape type, depending on where they were grown. I wouldn't expect that Azamara would have a consistent house Syrah or Merlot or Chardonnay, just because of the process. 

I would imagine it is pretty easy to private brand your wines when you own the winery. The only question is how expensive shipping is for that wine from WA if that's how they are sourcing now. 

Am I understanding this right: Gelato is available all afternoon, every day? 

September 16 cannot come soon enough. 

I am also a lover of the Pacific Princess who made the jump to Azamara following the ship to her new owner. 

Unintentionally, I booked us onto that ship for our first run with them. Go me? 

We leave in 34 days for our trip around the Mediterranean. I cannot wait. 

I would love to be at this event - We're getting off of Onward on the 1st! 

Pretty sure hubby wouldn't agree to a back to back... 

Forgive the weird question - I love trying foods that I wouldn't normally delve into at home in preparations that I wouldn't know the first thing about while I'm on cruises. We're trying Azamara for the first time this September.

I was reading about Seabourn and Silversea both having caviar available anywhere, any time. I realize Azamara isn't luxury the way they are, but I'm wondering if this is something anyone can comment on regarding Azamara. Hoping someone can shed some light. 

Also, how is the food compared to Princess? 

Oh that's excellent news!!!! Our final payment is due in May and have been nervous about this. I'm SO GLAD!! 

SO glad to have found this board!!! We're likely converting over from Princess to Azamara, ironically following the same ship we fell in love with at Princess as our first cruise with Azamara looks to be the Onward. 

Will also be searching for this - How soon will we know what evening(s?) are going to be AzAmazing? I'm trying to figure out whether we're going to do something different in Alexandria and struggling with it mightily because we don't know what night the White Party will be, nor do we know what night the AzAmazing evening is. 

Thoughts? Thanks!!!