Roll Call: Legend 3/1 & 3/8/10

[Kate-AHF]

FInal payment mailed and countdown under 100 days now - and I know there is at least one CC member on board. It may be the holidays...,but the only thing I seem to be able to stay focused on is....the Caribbean with Seabourn in March.

 

I'd love to share the excitment!

[margbem]

Hi Kate-AHF

 

My husband, Dave and I will be on the Legend for your first week. We sailed on her in September and had a fantastic time so we are getting excited too! I am looking forward to Christmas first, then bring on the Caribbean! It's our first time there so we are hoping for fantastic weather.

Margaret

[Palmeat]

Hi - we're boarding Legend on 15 Feb in Costa Rica and disembarking St Thomas on 8 March - so will be aboard in your first week.

 

Peter & Lin

[Naveron]

We will be joining you on the Legend from March 8 to 15. We have done this exact cruise 4 years ago, and we liked it so much we are doing it again! I hope this time around there are no large corporate groups like last time.

[Kate-AHF]

What fun! Looking forward to meeting Margaret and Dave, Naveron, and Peter and Lin!

 

Peter, we did the Panama/Belize trip in January 08 - and had a wonderful time. There is a picture of us sitting in the Veranda Cafe while going through the canal that my husband Don still has as his wallpaper on his computer. We shared our Panama locks with the Coral Behemoth. She blocked out the sun.

 

Naveron, we have never been to Antigua. I've contacted a private guide for an all-day tour that was recommended to me and am waiting to hear back. How did you find Antigua, and what did you enjoy while there?

 

I'm also looking into renting a golf cart for Turks and Caicos. Margaritaville, from all accounts, just doesn't sound enticing to us. But a ride up to the lighthouse, and a stop at the small, but well-thought-of museum, sounded like a nice afternoon. We look to be the only ship in port that day, and I noticed they've given us an extra hour, we are now there from 1 to 7pm.

 

90 days now.

 

Kate

[Naveron]

Kate, I have been to Antigua twice and I highly recommend Nelson's Dockyard and English Harbour if you can. To me. that's the best of Antigua. If you want to do some time on the beach, then Dickenson's Bay is fairly close to St John.

[huntwc]

DH and I are booked March 8th on our first Seabourn Cruise...so excited!!!

[Naveron]

Huntwc: You will love it. We did the exact same cruise four years ago and we are doing it again. Hope to see you..

[huntwc]

we should meet for a glass of champagne...just booked my hotel in St Thomas for the night before sailing!

[Kate-AHF]

Forty days out and the cruise docs box just arrived!

 

Still trying to convince the Director of the Grand Turks Museum to either stay open for us or accept a donation for a private tour.

 

Booked a private tour in St. Kitts, with lunch at Rawlins Plantation.

 

Confirmed a tour in Antigua - with the stops you mention Naveron. Plus a beach stop with lunch at Turner's Beach.

 

Booked a table at the Wall House in St. Barts.

 

Cabbing it to Pinel Islet in St. Martin. I'm hoping for a nice day here - cruisecal says that the Behemoth of the Seas is NOT due in Sint Maarten the day we visit which will hopefully keep the crowds down.

 

ITravelNow's blog has me interested in maybe purchasing a netbook to keep in touch with loved ones stateside. Always refused to travel with a laptop before (just one more heavy thing to lug around and worry about - but the netbooks are just 2.5 #).

 

I await that moment on Deck 8, as we sail away from FLL....champagne glass clutched in hand....feeling all the stress and worry float away on the evening breeze. Priceless!

 

Hoping we get the chance to visit with all of you on this trip.....

Kate

[Naveron]

That all sounds great. I am wondering about Guadeloupe this time and what to do. Last time, we went to Grand Anse beach and then had lunch in the town. Not sure if any of the tours appeals to me. If anybody has any ideas: please share.

[Early Retiree]

In just 2 weeks Alan and I board the Legend in Ft. Lauderdale and will be on the ship until March 15. See you at the sky bar.

 

Merril

[JaneBP]

Will you report to us abut the staff? HM, Chef, MD, CD's, and Tour Manager? Inquiring minds want to know. Thanks!

[Martita B.]

Jane

I had an e-mail from David E. yesterday ~he agreed to take the Cruise Director's position. The Legend received a whopping 9.61 out of a 10 rating for the previous 14 day sailing. He is on "cloud 9!":p

I'm hoping Chairsin will post a review of their voyage ~~

Cheers!

Martita B.

[Early Retiree]

When we were on the Legend in October we had Eric as the CD. Where is he now?

 

I am not sure I know David but we will enjoy a change.

 

Merril

[JaneBP]

That's good news, Martita! David E, Jan, and Eric were my 'firsts' on the Pride, as it were, <g> (I imagine Eric is on vacation.) Seabourn is so lucky to have such terrific staff for their CD staff.

[Martita B.]

David E. has more days on Seabourn than any other Sailor ~~he is truly a great singer/performer! Does Nat King Cole better than Nat King Cole!:D

Not only will you enjoy David E. but Capt. Erik L. Anderssen. Erik brought out the Pride back in Nov., 1988 ~~ask him to tell the story of that TA Crossing ~~~very interestering:eek:

I did hear a 'lit rumor that Luca transferred from the Pride to the Legend recently~~

Have fun!

MB

[Kate-AHF]

Ohhhhh! Martita!!!!!! Luca is one of my ABSOLUTE favorites - this is so great. I can't believe our luck!

[JaneBP]

>"I did hear a 'lit rumor that Luca transferred from the Pride to the Legend recently~~"

 

Be still my heart. Now will have to read up on the Naples Football team. Did they have their baby yet?

[lord of the seas]

>"I did hear a 'lit rumor that Luca transferred from the Pride to the Legend recently~~"

 

Be still my heart. Now will have to read up on the Naples Football team. Did they have their baby yet?

 

I didn't know that the Naples Football Team were having a baby.

[Martita B.]

Jane

I don't believe Steffy and Luca have had the baby yet ~I know she's home. I'm also very excited as to Nadia and David Toker are having their 1st child! Also, Ralph (Hotel Manager-Spirit) and his wife are expecting a baby.

MB

[italycruiser]

I am also boarding in Ft. Lauderdale on March 1st, with two nights previous at the Atlantic Hotel. Only doing the one cruise, unfortunately, but I look forward to meeting those of you on the Legend that week. I am traveling single and look forward to meeting all of you.

 

Sally

[huntwc]

DH and I are sailing Legend 3/8..our first Seabourn voyage. I can't wait! We have had a terrible winter here in PA, USA...need some sun!!!!! Anyone else packing yet???

[Naveron]

We have all our duds out and the suitcases are open...hubby is the fussy one. He can't decide on his outfits..

[LaPaloma]

Great trip to you all...we are hoping that you leave some of the goodies for us..on the 25th..and..that you don't tire out the great crew..so that we get them fresh! Just kidding..have a wonderful time..which is the Seabourne way. :)