psupa Posted April 17, 2015 #676 Share Posted April 17, 2015 We are at the Holland House Hotel enjoying a beautiful day at the beach! Quantum is the ship in port today Nice being the only ship in port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psupa Posted April 17, 2015 #677 Share Posted April 17, 2015 (edited) We've arrived at the hotel The hotel bar The beach and the water is very nice here Just wondering if you took the water taxi and then walked to the hotel and is it located on the boardwalk. Do you have to make arrangements before you get there and just curious the per person cost if you don't mind my asking and understand if you don't want to say. Looks very nice and I would love to check this out when we are there in December. Thank you for taking time on your vacation to answer our questions. Loving this live review. Theresa Edited April 17, 2015 by psupa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roudy1 Posted April 17, 2015 #678 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Hi Chris...thanks again for doing this review...love following along...and the photos are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronpes Posted April 17, 2015 #679 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Thank you once again for this live review. Its the highlight of my day. Looking forward to Quantum next month. really nice to see San Juan and St Maarten again since our visit last November. Brought back happy memories. Regards Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setting sail for fun Posted April 17, 2015 #680 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Glad the sun came out for your beach day! The Holland House is lovely and the food looks delicious. Will have to keep that in mind for our next trip to St. Maarten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonath Posted April 17, 2015 #681 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Chris, Have you considered taking this truly Live and doing a broadcast on Meerkat or Periscope on your next Sea day? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare countess5 Posted April 17, 2015 #682 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Best place to have a burger. I have had a lot of burgers and I have to say they have the best! Love the area outside! something that has to be experienced if you are in port!! Also, if you eat there you use the bathrooms at no cost! :D Just saying.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted April 17, 2015 Author #683 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Hello friends! I'm now back on board after a great day at the beach at the Holland House Hotel! Kudos to Bill and Rosie for putting this together and to Roy at the Holland House for making sure our group was taken care of. I look forward to going there again in November! For those that have asked, it's not something that has to be arranged in advance unless you will have a big group. Then they would appreciate you letting them know your group size in advance that way they will have chairs reserved for you. If there is a lot of ships in port that day then Roy recommends getting there earlier because by 10 am it will be very busy on the beach. 25 dollars per couple for 2 beach chairs, umbrella, and a bucket of beer, soda, or combination of the 2. Plus if you need to use the shower by the bar to rinse off or need to use the bathroom facilities just ask for a token at the bar and it's free of charge. Will be headed up to the pool deck in a little while for sailaway and then dinner at Chops at 7:30! Be back later.... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swim13 Posted April 17, 2015 #684 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Joining the party a bit late but really enjoying it! Glad you're having a great time so far!! Looking forward to more! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted April 17, 2015 Author #685 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Waiting for sailaway Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted April 17, 2015 Author #686 Share Posted April 17, 2015 (edited) The lines are cast We begin to push away from the pier The Air France A340 flies overhead as she departs St. Maarten So long St. Maarten. Until next time.... Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 using Tapatalk Edited April 17, 2015 by Bugsy4271 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted April 17, 2015 Author #687 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTownNick Posted April 17, 2015 #688 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Well, you're almost halfway through (sorry for the reminder). How does this cruise rank among all your cruises? How does the ship, food, service also rank, if you are able to distinguish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
depplep Posted April 17, 2015 #689 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Where's Gibbs? Does he burn easily? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted April 17, 2015 Author #690 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Well, you're almost halfway through (sorry for the reminder). How does this cruise rank among all your cruises? How does the ship, food, service also rank, if you are able to distinguish. I will definitely give out my grades and thoughts at the end but I will say this: Before this cruise I had serious doubts I would sail on this class after this sailing. Now I am seriously considering booking Anthem for a future cruise. That doesn't mean everything has been great on this cruise and I will expand on the negatives at the end. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snookum Posted April 17, 2015 #691 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Read all your reviews but have never posted. I have to ask what airline served you food!? Every time we fly we get a little bag of pretzels and a drink, lol. I was shocked to see what you received. Looked like the good ole days! Enjoy your cruise, I very much enjoy your review each time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare perfect match Posted April 17, 2015 #692 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I loved seeing your beach day on St Maarten. We were supposed to end our day at Holland House on our last visit there, but time does fly when you're having fun so we never made it there. Looks beautiful. We will have to check it out on another trip. Thanks again for your live review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv06012012 Posted April 17, 2015 #693 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Chris - thank you so much for this virtual vacation! I chimed in, in the beginning, because i couldn't see your pictures and you suggested it may be my browser. Sure enough it was. That's what I get for trying to "vacation" at work! I'm finally caught up now. Tell Mr. Gibbs I think he is just adorable!!!! You kids sure know how to have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setting sail for fun Posted April 18, 2015 #694 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Thanks for sharing the information on Holland House. Glad all of you had a great day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted April 18, 2015 #695 Share Posted April 18, 2015 looking at his FB page...Reyno is home on vacation right nowIf you can please find anything out about what ship Reyno will be on when he returns from vacation, please post it. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hKBiGZ9Gqcp2G2owtX3RyQy7yQ0ijgxCL0nPjQKK8j4/edit?pli=1#gid=0I maintain the Current Concierge Google Doc. From what I know, Mario Adonis Reyes and Marine Wang are Suite Concierges and Carolina Cubillasmay is in the DL. Is this accurate? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted April 18, 2015 Author #696 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Dinner at Chops Grille with Bill and Rosie was excellent Peppered bacon Shrimp cocktail Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted April 18, 2015 #697 Share Posted April 18, 2015 (edited) As promised for Gambee, some boat photos ;) Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 using Tapatalk Do you know which Yacht this is? Looks like "4You." Thanks Edited April 18, 2015 by SherriZ366 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted April 18, 2015 Author #698 Share Posted April 18, 2015 The filet mignon was excellent Red velvet cake Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krev Posted April 18, 2015 #699 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Really enjoying your review, the food looks amazing. We love Chops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted April 18, 2015 Author #700 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Do you know which Yacht this is? Looks like "4You." Thanks It was indeed 4You Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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