On 9/11/2023 at 7:06 PM, tobyt said:

I miss the drink guy that used to sell theme shots with the glasses. I still have some of tucked with my liquor, plus there was always one fun waiter chanting how much he loved his job.

He was alive and well on Enchanted.

If you saved $7000 and lost $200 I think you still came out a winner.

50 minutes ago, MissP22 said:

I read that but has anyone confirmed it to be true?

Had that package on Sky in May and canned was included.

6 hours ago, phabric said:

I take the Classic Soda Package and it includes unlimited soda from the soda gun, unlimited virgin drinks, and juice.  I like the virgin Dirty Banana drink.

Canned soda is now included.

11 hours ago, yes!yes!yes! said:

I go for the scones sometimes.

Unfortunately the cream on princess is whipped not clotted. (MSC had both)

On Sky Princess they served sub par scones in the buffet but with clotted cream.  The dining room scones were outstanding but served only with whipped cream.  😢

Thanks Emma for your live report.  We board Enchanted Saturday.  Thanks to your report, we'll give Livorno a miss!  Enjoy the remainder of your trip.  Safe travels.

@trinitygirl  Glad you enjoyed Marseille.  Your pictures definitely show there is another side to the dirty place we saw!  Guess a guided tour is the way to go.  The only thing I want from Marseille is Herbs de Provence so we may go ashore if there are shops close to the port. 

@trinitygirl  Where did you take the sail in to Kotor picture from?

@trinitygirl  So glad you enjoyed Gibraltar; we’re really looking forward to this port.  Wonderful your random group tour worked out.  That’s what we were originally planning and it sounds perfect.  We ended up booking a private tour for 8 on our roll call.  An ice cream and M&S are on our agenda too!

Greek Evil Eye (Mati)

@trinitygirl We fell in love with cannoli in Sicily also but ours was in Lipari.  What a difference when they are freshly filled, not filled and left to sit for days.  We were fortunate to do 2 land vacations in Sicily so had lots of time to explore Taormina which was wonderful.  Glad you’re back to enjoying your trip.  Stay well.

@fdpevey  I found the company!

https://www.internationalfriends.co.uk/london-heathrow-to-southampton-via-stonehenge.html

In May Sky Princess was 2 hours late docking and our 9:35 departure changed to 10.  No issue getting luggage although carts were hard to come by since we were a later departure. Bus transfer left at 10:30 and, due to lots of traffic on a long weekend, we were a LHR at 12:45. 

I don't recall the name but there is a company that offers transport from Southampton to LHR with a tour to either Stonehenge or Windsor Castle. It operates only on cruise days.  I did an internet search without success but maybe if you check the Ports of Call board you'll find the information there.  

20 hours ago, euro cruiser said:

Naples has several large parks but given the odd translations so far, I'm guessing they mean the Villa Comunale:   Comune di Napoli - La Villa Comunale di Napoli

The description actually reads:  Naples City Park  As you head further west through the park, you’ll see the impressive statue of Italian general Armando Diaz.  Just across the street from here is the Rotundo Diaz (a great place to get some photos of Naples) and the tiny Mappatella Beach.

3 hours ago, voljeep said:

also a couple of casualty meals in O'Malleys (fish and chips)

I hope you DON'T have any "casualty" meals!!!!  🤣

1 hour ago, dides said:

If you go back to Gigi's, would you be able to grab a pic of the menu? Would be interesting to see if they have broken down the prices for each course as well as charge $14.99 for a meal.

 

 

Since her iPhone is dead, as previously reported, that would be a NO!

@edinburgher @euro cruiser   The same walking tour that provided the incorrect name for the cloister has also provided San Francesco di Paolo Basilica and Naples City Park as must see sites.  Is this another case of incorrect names?  Can you provide the correct information?

Thanks for the clarification, much appreciated.

We will be docking in Naples next month and, aside from pictures on Flickr, I can't find any information on this place.  Can anyone point me in the right direction?

I only drink Diet Coke and I LOVE a nice crystal glass.  It DOES make it taste better.

@trinitygirl  I honestly didn’t even think of tendering interfering with the view in Santorini.  Brain freeze.  I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you.  We will fortunately be able to wander the ship (double masks firmly in place) if our balcony view isn’t optimal.  We were fully vaccinated when we got COVID on Sky but, fortunately, it was at the VERY end of the cruise and just mild symptoms.

Once you are out and about you may have to be very vocal about the “enhanced” charges but I suspect the LAST thing you will want to do is room service!

@trinitygirl  So sorry you’re indoors for Santorini but, since you have had the experience in the past, you might actually enjoy watching all the passengers who are tendering.  Especially if there are lots of ships in port!  There will be 4 ships, one with 5000+ passengers 😱 when we are there.  
 

Glad you won’t be affected by the penny pinching changes to previously included dining options.

@trinitygirl Glad you are feeling better.  Your observation on seeing Istanbul from the water is interesting.  We’re not planning on getting off the ship in Santorini and are looking forward to a totally different view; UP instead of down.

@trinitygirlSending positive thoughts for a speedy recovery.  🤞🏻

We have never been healthier than we were during COVID and we put it down to mask wearing.  We both got COVID after our Sky Princess May cruise where we wore masks and didn’t attend any entertainment venues.  The people next door were under quarantine and that’s where we THINK it came from.  We are planning on double masking on Enchanted next month since, as you say, there are many oblivious and downright inconsiderate people around.

3 hours ago, SargassoPirate said:

Not if you snag one left in the corridor. 

Ewwww!