txtechmk

9 hours ago, loveapug said:

 

Txtechmk  can you let us know  about your experience at the INNAthens  lodging? Thank you.

 

Thanks for the question.  Yes, we stayed at INNAthens on May 17th before our Ascent cruise.  The location is great, IMO.  We were able to walk everywhere.  We had booked a Junior suite (actually two Junior suites, one for us and the other for son and DIL).  It was modern and had everything we needed for a single night stay.  The staff were friendly and helpful.  The elevator is tiny, but no big deal.  We ate breakfast there and it was really good.  The bar is nice also.  Having never been to Athens, I cannot compare to any other hotel there, but we were pleased.  There is a restaurant next door, but I was not that crazy about the food there.

We just sailed on the Ascent and I ordered a filet two different evenings that were not on the menu.

Regular entrees include: salmon, chicken breast, and filet.

We used RomeCabs for a full-day tour of Rome from the cruise port.  They allowed us to devise our own itinerary and were helpful in doing this.  Everything was great.  The driver was courteous, knowledgeable, and attentive.  He also drove very close to all the sites, so we didn't have to walk very far.

Thanks for posting your thoughts on your cruise.  We will be on the Eclipse later this summer for the first time.  We just sailed the Ascent in May, and had a great time.  Beautiful ship.  We actually are looking forward to the Michaels Club.......actually prefer it over the impersonal Retreat Lounge.  

Love this review!  And the photos are great!  Thanks for sharing.

5 minutes ago, debfed65 said:

 

 

Thank you DaKahuna for posting this live review, I am enjoying following along.  We are onboard Millennium this October 6-29 for the Best of Japan followed by Northeast Asia.  I know you have helped me by answering some other other questions I have posted on CC previously on other boards 😊

 

With that being said, I am hoping soccermommy &/or txtechmk could give me some insight regarding the weather in October?  Any info from anyone for travelling in October would be appreciated!

 

Thanks...Debbie 

Regarding the weather in Japan in October:  In Tokyo and other "northern cities", it was pleasant.  I did wear jeans, knit tops with a hoodie or lightweight jacket.  Our particular cruise went south to Okinawa, Jeju Island, South Korea, Kyoto, and others.  It was warm enough for shorts during the day while on a tour.  You may have to wait until closer to your cruise and check the weather forecast.  We lucked out, but your cruise could be cooler. 

Thanks so much for this Ascent review.  We sail on her next month, so I am glad to hear that the Ascent was great!

Great photos.  Thanks for sharing.  Panama Canal is on our bucket list.

The kids would love this!  It is definitely worth doing at least once.

This is one of our favorite cruises.  We did this last October.  I would definitely go to Japan again.

Yes, that walk at the airport is LONG!!

Enjoy your cruise.  I'll be following along.

Good to know that the buses take cash only and when you board.  However, I read somewhere that you can get a combo ticket (I think at the port) for a boat to Oia that includes a bus ride to Fira.  ??  I wanted to make sure this isn't a gimmick for the boat people to collect extra money.  Should we purchase everything separately? 

I actually used Expedia to book it.  Instead of going to the hotel's website, have you looked at Expedia or one of those type sites?  Might make a difference.....

We are staying at INNAthens in Plaka next month.  We have not stayed there, so I can't recommend or comment yet.  My grown son picked in out online.  It looks to be a quaint, but modern boutique hotel.  We will see.......

Good luck.

The last time I used the laundry service (I think it was the Apex), I wrote COLD Water Please on the ticket, and everything came back good.  And I stuffed the bag really full......at least seven items were in the bag.

Loved the photos!  Thanks for sharing.....

Loving all the pictures!  Thanks!  Looking forward to more......

Looking forward to this great adventure.....looks like an amazing cruise!  Enjoy!

Sounds like a great trip.  Thanks for posting.  We board the Ascent in May!

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.  Sounds like a great cruise overall.

Thanks for the review.  We were on the Apex a couple of years ago and really had a great cruise.

Enjoying the review.....and the photos!

Looking forward to your posts as we are on Ascent in May.  

We found flying out of Schiphol kinda hectic!  We were glad to stay another night in hotel.

Love the corner sky suites!  We use a magnetic hook at the top of the porthole window and hang a laundered shirt there.  Dries quickly.