Rare MicCanberra Posted June 1, 2015 #126 Share Posted June 1, 2015 (edited) Yep we agree . We owe Celebrity a debt of gratitude for helping us to kick the habit . We knew that in our post cruise stay that we would be drinking powdered coffee , so we brought some tea with us to make the switch . We just began that process a little earlier while on the cruise ship . :) :D The syrup coffee really is atrocious on most lines, I find the cafes such as Cafe al baccio (or Interantional on Princess) to be the only good source on the ships.:D Edited June 1, 2015 by MicCanberra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 1, 2015 #127 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Quasar really is a bit of a waste, they hardly hold anything in there and when they do it seems poorly designed. The DJ booth seems to take up far too much space and may give the space a modern feel but doesn't really achieve a decent sound projection from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 1, 2015 #128 Share Posted June 1, 2015 The syrup coffee really is atrocious on most lines, I find the cafes such as Cafe al baccio (or Interantional on Princess) to be the only good source on the ships.:D On a sub note, Cafe al baccio will open earlier and close later if the demand is there. we had a cruise (Hawaii to Sydney) where they started opening at 5.30 am and closing at 1pm a couple of nights into the cruise.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted June 1, 2015 Author #129 Share Posted June 1, 2015 The syrup coffee really is atrocious on most lines, I find the cafes such as Cafe al baccio (or Interantional on Princess) to be the only good source on the ships.:D Quasar really is a bit of a waste, they hardly hold anything in there and when they do it seems poorly designed. The DJ booth seems to take up far too much space and may give the space a modern feel but doesn't really achieve a decent sound projection from it.[/quote On a sub note, Cafe al baccio will open earlier and close later if the demand is there. we had a cruise (Hawaii to Sydney) where they started opening at 5.30 am and closing at 1pm a couple of nights into the cruise.:D All great observations Mic . Thanks for filling in the blanks . Perhaps we should have been more persistent to encourage an early opening at the cafe . They were very popular throughout the day and we did enjoy their coffee when we had it . :) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 1, 2015 #130 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Also realised that the 'what is it?' may be referring to the Card (poker) machine video table, it is for gambling though.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise47 Posted June 1, 2015 #131 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Thanks for that picture of what it's "supposed" to look like. Can only hope for the next visit. Actually I found that island quite beautiful even in the rain. ☺Denise Wow!! Those were outstanding shoots of the same lake landscape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matondo Posted June 2, 2015 #132 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Enjoying your review! Transatlantic cruise is on my bucket list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted June 2, 2015 Author #133 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Enjoying your review! Transatlantic cruise is on my bucket list. We have enjoyed both of our TA's on Celebrity and look forward to 3rd TA on Princess in September . :) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted June 2, 2015 Author #134 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Blu is a private dining room for Aqua class Murano - where we had dinner on the second night of our cruise Here's a private room in Murano where the wine is kept and the Chef's Table is held . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted June 2, 2015 Author #135 Share Posted June 2, 2015 After having lived in the Sunshine State and cruising the Caribbean you tend to take great sunrises and sunsets for granted . And on a cruise ship you can get both on the same day . However , this was not the case for this cruise . But on our second day at sea , we got a nice one . So here's 6 views of the same sunrise moving from the aft , forward to the bow . Which one do you like best ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted June 2, 2015 #136 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Blu is a private dining room for Aqua class Isn't it strange that Blu on the Eclipse is mainly green? Last year we did a B2B first on the Equinox (where it's actually blue) and then on the Eclipse so it was glaringly apparent. I asked the Maitre D' and even she said she was puzzled by that and had asked and no one knew the answer. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted June 2, 2015 Author #137 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Blu is a private dining room for Aqua class Isn't it strange that Blu on the Eclipse is mainly green? Last year we did a B2B first on the Equinox (where it's actually blue) and then on the Eclipse so it was glaringly apparent. I asked the Maitre D' and even she said she was puzzled by that and had asked and no one knew the answer. :p Yes , perhaps the yellow lights made the Blu look green . :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted June 2, 2015 #138 Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) No, it's really green. As I said, we commented on it while sailing. :confused: it's mainly in blues on the Equinox. Edited June 2, 2015 by chamima Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 3, 2015 #139 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Definitely the last sunset pic for me.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 3, 2015 #140 Share Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) No, it's really green.As I said, we commented on it while sailing. :confused: it's mainly in blues on the Equinox. Perhaps you are reading more into it than what there actually is, [B]Blu[/b] is not necessarily Blue.:D Edited June 3, 2015 by MicCanberra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embrace Posted June 3, 2015 #141 Share Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) Definitely the last sunset pic for me.:D Last sunset picture is my pick of the bunch too too. Just love how the sun is dissolving into the water with the brilliant hue above the horizon :) ..... or was that a sunrise? Edited June 3, 2015 by Embrace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie115 Posted June 3, 2015 #142 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Yes...I agree....last sunrise pic the best!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted June 3, 2015 Author #143 Share Posted June 3, 2015 We have a unanimous choice , the last sunrise ! And as my thanks for participating , you have won a free sunrise close up . I'm still amazed that in our cyber world 4 people on the opposite side of the world can be connected , in real time with each other . And while one side of the planet is observing a sunrise , the other side may be observing the same sun - as a sunset , simultaneously . :) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QE2_Fan Posted June 3, 2015 #144 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Oh im too late! I went for the 3rd one from top...love the fiery reflection of the sunrise against the kids club windows. !! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted June 3, 2015 Author #145 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Oh im too late! I went for the 3rd one from top...love the fiery reflection of the sunrise against the kids club windows. !! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Nope , right on time , the polls are still open . And the Grand prize hasn't be awarded yet ! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted June 3, 2015 #146 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Joe, just found this thread today but better late than never. Settling in for a nice long read. I haven't sailed X yet but get my chance next January on the Silhouette (Sky suite aft corner). It's very helpful to me to read your references to the Caribbean Princess, a ship and line I am familiar with. The photos, as I have come to expect, are peerless and really propel the narrative. What software are you using, if any? I have Lightroom now and am happy with that. I also have Photoshop but haven't found a need to use it so far. Thanks for sharing! Norris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursedibdob Posted June 3, 2015 #147 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I'm with scubacruiser2. Third one is my fave, the reflection does it for me. Loving this review, & only 3 weeks & 3 days until I get to cruise the Eclipse [emoji2] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneyboy Posted June 3, 2015 #148 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Third one for me also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovybusybee Posted June 3, 2015 #149 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Third one for me too. I like the firey sun reflected in the windows against the wet/rain on the deck. Loving the review Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted June 3, 2015 Author #150 Share Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) Joe, just found this thread today but better late than never. Settling in for a nice long read. I haven't sailed X yet but get my chance next January on the Silhouette (Sky suite aft corner). It's very helpful to me to read your references to the Caribbean Princess, a ship and line I am familiar with. The photos, as I have come to expect, are peerless and really propel the narrative. What software are you using, if any? I have Lightroom now and am happy with that. I also have Photoshop but haven't found a need to use it so far. Thanks for sharing! Norris Welcome Norris , nice to hear from you again ! Nothing beats a Chicago Winter like a Caribbean Cruise with an aft view ! I still use Google Picasa 3 mostly , and there's color correction button that I like after I've uploaded to Photobucket . It tames the yellow glare from indoor lights . I tried Photoshop/Lightroom but it's a steep learning curve that's above my pay grade . So I just stick with the tried and true . :cool: Edited June 3, 2015 by scubacruiserx2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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