seadog67 Posted May 29, 2015 Author #501 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I can honestly say, that I felt like I was on the ship with you ... almost ;) What a great job you did keeping us coming back, thank you :) I have a question that hopefully you can answer before you leave the ship, I called NCL and received two totally different answers, so I am hoping you can break the tie. I think when we sailed on the Gem in 2013 we could view our on board account through the TV in our cabin, can you still do that? Also, can we book our excursions from the TV in our cabin as well? I know we could do that from the Breakaway. The gentleman I spoke to at NCL said YES, that now it could be done from ALL the ships. The lady I spoke to this morning said NO, only on the new ships, like the Epic, Breakaway, Getaway, etc. Since you are on the ship, can you please tell us the truth? Hopefully it is not something that is only available in a suite? We are traveling with 2 other couples so we all wanted to see about booking excursions once we were on the ship and your confirmation that we can or cannot do it from our cabins would be so much appreciated. Again, thank you so much for your wonderful ship tour. Tina :D Thanks for the kind words Tina! While we did not book any through the tv , I believe you can The order form for excursions indicate you can as well through the itv and not only in a suite. Thanks for following along! Enjoy your trip up north! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog67 Posted May 29, 2015 Author #502 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Thank you so much for the Mermaid photos as well as all the other photos you posted. This has been such an enjoyable live cruise report with almost instant gratification on requests to you. Enjoy your sunset tonight along with those mojitos. Your welcome kjquilts! The sea is smooth as silk at the moment https://vimeo.com/129253171 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitterman Posted May 29, 2015 #503 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Love the bridge pictures. Here's a couple I took on the way back from Bermuda. That's the Celebrity Summit a few miles ahead of us on the map. Absolutely loved this thread! Thanks for taking us along on your cruise Sea Dog!! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinFromCT Posted May 29, 2015 #504 Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) I have been DYING for you to post this!! ok, my turn - leaving tomorrow! :p Thanks for your awesome photos! Freestyle Daily Day 7. [emoji22] Not if I hide under the bed I won't [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited May 29, 2015 by jmeriano virtually challenged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinFromCT Posted May 29, 2015 #505 Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) double post - sorry! Edited May 29, 2015 by jmeriano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog67 Posted May 29, 2015 Author #506 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I have been DYING for you to post this!! ok, my turn - leaving tomorrow! :p Thanks for your awesome photos! Whoops captain just announced we have to turn around and head back to Nassau! He left his watch there [emoji3] were staying on another week! Ok i made that up [emoji6] hope you have a great time! Thanks for following! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaja Posted May 29, 2015 #507 Share Posted May 29, 2015 seadog..you have great weather for docking in NYC...I know you will be traveling to south jersey and all day should be fine ! Chance of storms on Sunday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog67 Posted May 29, 2015 Author #508 Share Posted May 29, 2015 seadog..you have great weather for docking in NYC...I know you will be traveling to south jersey and all day should be fine ! Chance of storms on Sunday... Awesome thanks jaja! Good news. Thanks for following all week, it's been fun! Orchid garden menu Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog67 Posted May 29, 2015 Author #509 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Sugarcane mojito bar: Raspberry guava Bacardi Mojito Made with love [emoji3] https://vimeo.com/129262684 For the wine lovers Setting up the salad bar at moderno Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaja Posted May 29, 2015 #510 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I hope I can sail with you someday....:) Thanks for your guided cruise tour....it was really appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frick_&_Frack Posted May 29, 2015 #511 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Hi Seadog - Thanks so much for doing this live trip report! It's so wonderful! I did have one question about dining reservations - did you notice any issues getting into the restaurants (since the UDP is used more)? I was wondering since I've heard hit/miss with reservations being able to be obtained by people (or by the concierge - though, Carlos is pretty amazing!). Thanks so much and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog67 Posted May 29, 2015 Author #512 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I hope I can sail with you someday....:) Thanks for your guided cruise tour....it was really appreciated. That would be awesome jaja, maybe our paths will cross someday. Glad you enjoyed the week! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wezie Posted May 29, 2015 #513 Share Posted May 29, 2015 What an awesome thread! Thanks so much for taking the time to do this. I sail at the end of June and can't wait. Congrats on the big win in the casino! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog67 Posted May 29, 2015 Author #514 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Hi Seadog - Thanks so much for doing this live trip report! It's so wonderful! I did have one question about dining reservations - did you notice any issues getting into the restaurants (since the UDP is used more)? I was wondering since I've heard hit/miss with reservations being able to be obtained by people (or by the concierge - though, Carlos is pretty amazing!). Thanks so much and enjoy! Thanks Frick&frack glad you enjoyed it! We have had reservation between 5:30 or 6:00 each night. It seems to me at those times it was light in each spot we dined in. I have not looked at the boards to see how availability is for each place. Sorry I couldn't be more specific or helpful though they seem light at 6-7pm. Of course as I say that Cagneys has a long line getting in lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog67 Posted May 29, 2015 Author #515 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Have only seen it this calm once before. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitterman Posted May 29, 2015 #516 Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) Seadog, when you went on your tour did they happen to let you see engineering or the engine room? And again, loved this thread. It brought back lots of great memories! Thx, Doug Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Edited May 29, 2015 by Bitterman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog67 Posted May 29, 2015 Author #517 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Seadog, when you went on your tour did they happen to let you see engineering or the engine room? Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk No engine or engineering spaces nor the bridge this tour. I have been on 3 so far and would love to see the engine areas but I do not think that will ever be offered. Probably a liability issue or supposed safety procedure measure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaja Posted May 29, 2015 #518 Share Posted May 29, 2015 No engine or engineering spaces nor the bridge this tour. I have been on 3 so far and would love to see the engine areas but I do not think that will ever be offered. Probably a liability issue or supposed safety procedure measure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That and security issue for sure.....! Much has changed since 9/11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitterman Posted May 29, 2015 #519 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Agreed, but that would have been very cool! Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog67 Posted May 29, 2015 Author #520 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Agreed, but that would have been very cool! Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Sure would be very cool! We have a model of every ship we have sailed on and a white version of the gem model from years ago. Was going to buy this new model which is metal, but balked at the $40 price, when at worst newer ship models like Quantum are $30. We find them really nice to sit next to a picture from each trip we have taken. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mking8288 Posted May 29, 2015 #521 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Orchid garden menu Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks, seadog67 - Wonderful, now it's clear that NCL chopped that menu almost in half, wiped out all but one appetizer/starter - down to one salad. No scallops, no lamb, single choice of beef entree and not even tofu as a vegetarian option. Okay - it's almost like the Shanghai Noodles menu, but better. Enjoy a beautiful sunset and dinner onboard ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog67 Posted May 29, 2015 Author #522 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Kiddies playing wii in the atrium https://vimeo.com/129272328 Had a wonderful dinner in Cagneys again. Double shrimp cocktail and baked potato soup only. Need to cut down definitely gained some weight [emoji3] Beautiful evening as I try to procrastinate final packing. Not sure how many updates I can provide tomorrow but will try and see this through to the bitter end with me kicking and screaming trying to stay on the ship [emoji16] Either way, I enjoyed updating everyone and I thank everyone for their kind words and encouragement all week, made the effort worthwhile! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog67 Posted May 29, 2015 Author #523 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Thanks, seadog67 - Wonderful, now it's clear that NCL chopped that menu almost in half, wiped out all but one appetizer/starter - down to one salad. No scallops, no lamb, single choice of beef entree and not even tofu as a vegetarian option. Okay - it's almost like the Shanghai Noodles menu, but better. Enjoy a beautiful sunset and dinner onboard ! We definitely have to try Orchid Garden on our next Gem Cruise. The wife is not a fan of oriental fare, but I can swing something there by her. As I mention it always seemed filled and with people waiting to enter the several times I went by at dinner. Way more so than any of the other restaurants. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchdiva Posted May 30, 2015 #524 Share Posted May 30, 2015 If you are not a travel writer in real life....you SHOULD be! Conde Nast is calling your name. Thanks for the memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillyharry Posted May 30, 2015 #525 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Kiddies playing wii in the atrium https://vimeo.com/129272328 Had a wonderful dinner in Cagneys again. Double shrimp cocktail and baked potato soup only. Need to cut down definitely gained some weight [emoji3] Beautiful evening as I try to procrastinate final packing. Not sure how many updates I can provide tomorrow but will try and see this through to the bitter end with me kicking and screaming trying to stay on the ship [emoji16] Either way, I enjoyed updating everyone and I thank everyone for their kind words and encouragement all week, made the effort worthwhile Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks again for sharing your cruise with us! I've really enjoyed your posts and they made me even more excited to be boarding the Gem tomorrow! So glad you enjoyed your time away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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