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1 hour ago, cruiservictor said:

Enjoying your reports, as always. I believe you said earlier in the week that GM Ricardo would be going home yesterday. Do you know who took his place?

Ron is returning from his vacation.

Yes.

I prefer leBistro. If you order the fillet without the fois gras there is no up charge

January/February dry dock, don’t know start date but transatlantic on Feb 13

I have used third parties several times with no issues 

I thought they did away with frying the wings and now bake them.  They were baked back in June on Escape.  Did that change again? (the baked wings were not as good)

Kivanc is on Escape but is scheduled for vacation after this week.  Yusuf will be filling in as GM in his absence.

Same show on 4 different ships. The musicians move around and I have seen a few on different ships. Great entertainment 

Yes you can order food while sitting at the bar at the local.

Well played 

1 hour ago, Peachypooh said:

There was a time in the late 50's early 60's that it was very common to go to the store

and use $2 bills. I remember my father keeping a few in his wallet.

However now not so common.

I believe the $2 was introduced in 1976

There is now a Syd Norman's on the Escape.  I read it and saw a pic but know nothing more than that.

Didn’t find a previous post on this. Anyone hear which restaurants are on the platinum and above coupons?

Only way I go from Long Island to the cruise terminal.  Have walked it and have taken a cab, depending on the day.  Very simple.  As a walk off on return I have made the 8:11 train all but one time.

Is "next month" the Celebrity Summit to Bermuda?  The Bermuda TA rules recently changed to not require tests.  You might want to look into that.

Was on the first post covid sailing on the Escape where there were no passengers onboard previously and we were able to go directly to our cabin.  I would expect the same in this situation.

11 hours ago, Yinster said:

Apologies if these are not the right way up My phone has a habit of not behaving.

 

I'm on the Getaway now. 1485 people so less people than last week. 

 

We had a meet and greet with about 45ppls. Good turnout and lots of chat.

Thank you!

Can anyone provide info on who the ships officers are?

LIRR to Penn Station and a quick cab ride to the terminal.  Super easy.

On the second to last Escape cruise before COVID-19 (February 29,2020) the leader board no longer existed.

2 hours ago, CruiseAF said:

Who is that and who told you?

Name is Paolo and he is Portuguese.  I don't believe I know him.

Was told by a bartender who is on the Escape now.

I was told that the entertainer in DBH on Escape next week is Paolo. 

Sailed Breakaway on Sept 26.  One in our group had an inconclusive test.  On Monday security found us in Syd Normans and told her she needed to come with him to the ship's doctor.  Doctor explained that there was not enough material on the pcr swab for the test.  Re-swabbed her and she was back out in less than 20 minutes.  No quarantine.  No issue.  

5 hours ago, Coastalbreezes said:

Sailed to St. Thomas on Gem two weeks ago and we wore masks off the ship and walking around at the port. Masks were required to enter all shops and restaurants as well on transports for excursions. The Freestyle recommended bringing the original or copy of vaccine card but we were never asked for it.

Did you also visit Tortola?

Sailing on Escape to Tortola and St Thomas on November 13.  Has anyone traveled to the Virgin Islands lately?  Wondering if the NCL testing at port will satisfy the USVI requirements and if the requirements for USVI are accepted by BVI.  USVI requirements are here https://www.usvitravelportal.com/

John