mslaabs Posted October 13, 2015 Author #101 Share Posted October 13, 2015 The sand bar exposed at low tide That's it for tonight. I'll get more photos posted tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslaabs Posted October 13, 2015 Author #102 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I took almost 1000 photos so if anyone has something specific they would like to see from the ship, let me know. I probably have a picture of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extremelybusymom1989 Posted October 13, 2015 #103 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Thank you so much for the information. I am sure I will take as many pictures[emoji5]️[emoji5]️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grumpus Posted October 13, 2015 #104 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Was in the bar twice after 10pm and the bar was not rotating. Idid see where the track is still in place should they wish to rotate it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Okay, bummer but thank you for reporting back. Looks like it was a very interesting itinerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grumpus Posted October 13, 2015 #105 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Crew member confirmed bar does still rotate, they did not know the times. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Oh, that's good, thank you. I have to see if I can get them to get it running when I'm there in December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamesEM Posted October 13, 2015 #106 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Thanks for your review and photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonto524 Posted October 13, 2015 #107 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Thanks so much for the review ! About how long is the tender ride in Bar Harbor? The ship looks so close ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslaabs Posted October 13, 2015 Author #108 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Thanks so much for the review ! About how long is the tender ride in Bar Harbor? The ship looks so close ! I would say it is about a 10min ride. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslaabs Posted October 13, 2015 Author #109 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Thanks for your review and photos. Thanks for following along. I'm at work right now, but will add more tonight. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaSailAway Posted October 13, 2015 #110 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Oh, that's good, thank you. I have to see if I can get them to get it running when I'm there in December. If anyone can get them to get it running, it's you!! :):D:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaSailAway Posted October 13, 2015 #111 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Thank you for your great updates and pictures to follow along on your cruise! My DH and I enjoyed it very much.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grumpus Posted October 13, 2015 #112 Share Posted October 13, 2015 If anyone can get them to get it running, it's you!! :):D:pIt's shouldn't be a problem.;) And I know you & JH will have it warmed up for me.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslaabs Posted October 14, 2015 Author #113 Share Posted October 14, 2015 This port did not have much right at the dock, but the City Market was maybe a 15min. walk. We booked a trolley tour right after getting off the ship. It took us around town and made a stop at the reversing falls, but unfortunately we were there at slack tide and did not see the water flowing in the "wrong" direction. This was not a hop on hop off trolley, but they did give us about 20 min at the falls (which aren't actually falls) to get off to take photos. The tour ended at the City Market, but you had the option of getting dropped off at the ship. We opted to get off at the market.The market was a combination of souvenirs, food stands, and fresh vegetables/fruit. Plus free WiFi. After the market we walked back to the ship. There's a tent set up at the dock that has a few souvenir stands and hand made items in case you didn't get a chance to shop anyplace else. I did find a cute Christmas ornament there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslaabs Posted October 14, 2015 Author #114 Share Posted October 14, 2015 While we were out exploring, the tide went out and when we returned to the ship, it looked like it had sunk. The windows that appear below the street level in this photo were actually well above ground level when we docked (I had one of those rooms). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslaabs Posted October 14, 2015 Author #115 Share Posted October 14, 2015 We spent our sea day in the solarium, as did many others. This was actually our warmest day and many people sat outside on the pool deck, some even braving the pool. I found that on a not so hot weather cruise, the indoor venues are popular on sea days. I saw many people camped out in Centrum, Schooner Bar, and Solarium all reading books (include me in that group). Here are a few random ship photos for now. We did Chops this night as well and I will post those photos tomorrow night along with Halifax photos. This is the first time that I have gotten this towel animal My parents had a balcony cabin on deck 7, this is the view from their balcony. One of the conference rooms was open so I took advantage of the photo op. These are cheesecake pops and I do not recommend them. They are on the dry side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslaabs Posted October 14, 2015 Author #116 Share Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) If you are curious about the stateroom mini bar: The downsized library, which is adjacent to Cafe Latitudes Edited October 14, 2015 by mslaabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILOVEHI50 Posted October 14, 2015 #117 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Thanks so much for posting the pictures of Bar Harbor. We did miss this port yesterday. The fog was too thick to get tendered. It was very thick pretty much all day. The weather in Portland was wonderful. It's been great in Saint John today also. Hoping for the great weather in Halifax too. Still not much color; but it was decent near Portland. I guess I need to find out how they will refund port fees for Bar Harbor. The friends with us have thought the food has been great so far in the main dining room. For the person that asked. Escargot the first night and again last night. Scallops in between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslaabs Posted October 14, 2015 Author #118 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Thanks so much for posting the pictures of Bar Harbor. We did miss this port yesterday. The fog was too thick to get tendered. It was very thick pretty much all day. The weather in Portland was wonderful. It's been great in Saint John today also. Hoping for the great weather in Halifax too. Still not much color; but it was decent near Portland. I guess I need to find out how they will refund port fees for Bar Harbor. The friends with us have thought the food has been great so far in the main dining room. For the person that asked. Escargot the first night and again last night. Scallops in between. Sorry to hear you missed Bar Harbor, but I'm glad your weather is holding out otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslaabs Posted October 14, 2015 Author #119 Share Posted October 14, 2015 On Thursday night, which was the 2nd formal night, we went to Chops. Food and service were good. I ordered my steak medium well and it came out pretty close to that, but the very center was more rare than I like. Still a good steak though. In case anyone is like me and enjoys seeing pictures of the food before you order it, here are some of the appetizers. Breadsticks Shrimp cocktail Scallops Crab cake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslaabs Posted October 14, 2015 Author #120 Share Posted October 14, 2015 That night was the Rock n Roll party And anyone who stayed up really late or got up really early Friday morning saw this sunrise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslaabs Posted October 14, 2015 Author #121 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Friday we arrived in Halifax. Again, this did not look like there was much to do right at the dock. As it turned out, the terminal building had several vendors and a museum in it. At the end was a farmer's market and one or two restaurants just outside the building. This also the starting point for the Harbor Walk, which we enjoyed. Basically a boardwalk along the waterfront. Along the way there are memorials, sculptures, stores, tour services, and restaurants. Our table mates took the hop on hop off bus and really enjoyed that. They visited the city gardens and took some really nice photos of the fall flowers there. There were car services for hire outside the terminal and we were quoted $50 per person (3 of us) for 3hrs, but we opted for the Harbor walk. Peggy's Cove and the Titanic cemetery (not sure of the proper name) were not within walking distance. Arriving in Halifax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslaabs Posted October 14, 2015 Author #122 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Along the Harbor Walk The boardwalk was flat, but here's an idea of what you face if you decide to walk around the city streets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslaabs Posted October 14, 2015 Author #123 Share Posted October 14, 2015 The hop on hop off buses The 70s party was on this night. The towel animal for the night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslaabs Posted October 14, 2015 Author #124 Share Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) Saturday was our 2nd Sea Day and it was probably the roughest day, and not just because I had to pack. Deck 5 was closed off most of the day due to high winds, the Walk For Wishes was cancelled, and the t-shirt sale on deck 11 was moved to inside on deck 5. Either the ship was rolling a bit or everyone was taking full advantage of drink packages because there was some staggering. Plates in the Windjammer were strapped in with plastic wrap. By sunset the water had calmed down One of the saddest sights on a cruise Edited October 14, 2015 by mslaabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslaabs Posted October 14, 2015 Author #125 Share Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) Unfortunately they kicked me off the ship on Sunday, but they did it rather quickly. From the time my luggage tag was called until I jumped in the taxi it was a total of 20 minutes and that included smiling at immigration and the hunt for my luggage. Very smooth disembarking process. Thanks for following along on my first live (which was a little less live than I had hoped for) report. Edited October 14, 2015 by mslaabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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