smurf1635 Posted December 5, 2016 #1126 Share Posted December 5, 2016 It's been a great *felt like I was there cruise*. Even more excited for the December 30 sailing. I can't wait to find out which cruise Doug and Sue will book with their future cruise certificate. Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmeraldCoastCruisers Posted December 5, 2016 #1127 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Awesome live review! I loved reading your Escape one, it got me really pumped for my trip. I am in a sort of lull right now where I now know I passed the bar, have applications in all over the place, 4 interviews completed, and recently stopped working at my unpaid internship. A big girl job is right around the corner and I think I need a vacation before I really grow up. The 5 day Dawn cruise that is leaving in a week is crazy cheap for solo's. I decided to do a courtesy hold on it and will likely pull the trigger tomorrow afternoon! I went on here to do some research and I feel like finding your live blog just sealed deal for me! This was SO tempting for us too!!!! Inside cabins were down to an extremely low amount not to pull the trigger, however, hubby can't take off from work so we booked for a later date!!!! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishCowboy Posted December 5, 2016 #1128 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Heeeeeyyyyy!!! Full-on discovery mode. That stairway-to-nowhere that I mentioned in post 4716... goes to a hidden door beneath the stairs. I can't imagine what's in there. Maybe Lazlo won the cruise sweepstakes. (I'll be embarrassed for anyone that get's that) The good news... I'm not dying. I just figured out that the lights dimming is from the lighted elevator bases. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Lazlo? Wasn't he a 'Real genius'? :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorious8 Posted December 5, 2016 #1129 Share Posted December 5, 2016 This was SO tempting for us too!!!! Inside cabins were down to an extremely low amount not to pull the trigger, however, hubby can't take off from work so we booked for a later date!!!! Sent from my iPad using Forums I'm seriously rapidly going back and forth in my head. It's insane really. If by some magic I get a job offer in the next few days I will pull the trigger (if flights aren't crazy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlysister Posted December 5, 2016 #1130 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Awesome live review! I loved reading your Escape one, it got me really pumped for my trip. I am in a sort of lull right now where I now know I passed the bar, have applications in all over the place, 4 interviews completed, and recently stopped working at my unpaid internship. A big girl job is right around the corner and I think I need a vacation before I really grow up. The 5 day Dawn cruise that is leaving in a week is crazy cheap for solo's. I decided to do a courtesy hold on it and will likely pull the trigger tomorrow afternoon! I went on here to do some research and I feel like finding your live blog just sealed deal for me! You should definitely go on the 5 day. My husband and I are on that. His first cruise. We are from Illinois, next to Southeast Iowa. We are driving down Friday and spending Saturday night in New Orleans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted December 5, 2016 #1131 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Bump into any ghosts? Isn't the Dawn the ship with the ghosts? Yeah, deck 9 forward port side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker@sea Posted December 5, 2016 #1132 Share Posted December 5, 2016 (edited) Here is an article about the Dawn being haunted! http://weekinweird.com/2016/06/12/hunting-ghosts-on-the-high-seas-take-a-spooky-trip-on-the-norwegian-dawn-a-haunted-cruise-liner/ Sent from my SM-G925T using Forums mobile app Yes. That is " The Blond Lady " story. . Edited December 5, 2016 by biker@sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tminish Posted December 5, 2016 #1133 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Xcaret Eco Park Sent from my iPhone using Forums Question... When you guys went in the water could you touch the bottom at all times or were some parts over your head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300dtc Posted December 5, 2016 #1134 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Thank you so much for this review! Now I am so excited for February on the Dawn[emoji4] Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted December 5, 2016 Author #1135 Share Posted December 5, 2016 When you guys went in the water could you touch the bottom at all times or were some parts over your head? Im 6'4", and had to doggy-paddle most parts NOT to touch. There were many non-soft rocks (I'm hesitant to say sharp) on both the bottom and sides that I was trying to avoid "kicking" mid-paddle. I did a few times - and it hurt. Sue is 5'-nuttin, and could barely touch in most spots. She was trying to avoid touching as well. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tminish Posted December 5, 2016 #1136 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Im 6'4", and had to doggy-paddle most parts NOT to touch. There were many non-soft rocks (I'm hesitant to say sharp) on both the bottom and sides that I was trying to avoid "kicking" mid-paddle. I did a few times - and it hurt. Sue is 5'-nuttin, and could barely touch in most spots. She was trying to avoid touching as well. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Good to know. This looks like an awesome excursion but I'm a little worried as my boyfriend can't swim. But he's about 5'5ish so I'm thinking he would be ok. Especially if we are made to wear a life jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted December 5, 2016 Author #1137 Share Posted December 5, 2016 (edited) Good to know. This looks like an awesome excursion but I'm a little worried as my boyfriend can't swim. But he's about 5'5ish so I'm thinking he would be ok. Especially if we are made to wear a life jacket. You're required to wear a floaty thingy. There are also exit points along the way, which indicate how far to the next exit spot, and at least one sign mentioned how far of a walk to the exit if you choose to get out. Edited December 5, 2016 by TheDougOut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2bndair Posted December 5, 2016 #1138 Share Posted December 5, 2016 IMO the best oysters in NOLA are at the Bourbon House across the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gl1200a Posted December 5, 2016 #1139 Share Posted December 5, 2016 This review needs to be a sticky. To wrap it up with Motley........ PRICELESS! Thank you Doug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkvillain Posted December 5, 2016 #1140 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Finally all caught up. The Shady C / Motley final video was incredible. I miss that guy and his controversial posts. Phenomenal review once again Doug. I think I laughed out loud on every joke. I feel silly now for thinking 10 days ago "this review will be great but probably not as epic as his Escape review". Yeah, I was way off. This was as legendary as your Escape review. Absolutely incredible and hysterical. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted December 5, 2016 Author #1141 Share Posted December 5, 2016 The Shady C / Motley final video was incredible. I miss that guy and his controversial posts. As Sue said, he's a likable guy. I thought he was great on the phone call - especially when asked an unexpected question and was forced to answer off the cuff. If and when I get around to it (and with his permission - which won't be a problem) - I have some great Motley extras to release. All of the intro videos were purposely 1 take with no edits allowed (slight exception with Maya Chan, where I started the call with a string of boring questions that I cut out). We called Motley after Mark @ Maya Chan, and it was quite late. Once the call ended, my phone started erupting with non-stop voice message alerts from him - like 15-20 of them. They're priceless, and mostly focused on his intrigue over Sue. I'll admit it now, YV, you may have been 90% of the intended audience for that video. I was actually fearful it would get mod-deleted. But I was optimistic - and I thought it covered some really good positive perspectives. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoBarb Posted December 5, 2016 #1142 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Thanks for the great, entertaining review. Based on your review I have booked Maya Chan. Seeing those floaty chairs sealed it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted December 5, 2016 Author #1143 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Seeing those floaty chairs sealed it for me. You meant to say "floaty chairs WITH CUPHOLDERS." There's an anchored tie-off line about 75' off shore. That's where I met up with Cyndi, and tied off with her. Rough life. Btw, with all the non-stop drink service - there's no tipping until you leave, which only adds to the ambiance of not caring about a thing. There's a box on the way out where you can deposit your appreciation. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoBarb Posted December 5, 2016 #1144 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I will make sure to "deposit my appreciation"! I emailed first to see if they are able to handle me with a walker. Mark responded that they would reserve a seat close to the food and drink. I'm impressed already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAustin Posted December 6, 2016 #1145 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Seafood Fritto Misto... Sent from my iPhone using Forums That was my favorite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAustin Posted December 6, 2016 #1146 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Just realized the Captain's Party conflicts with our Los Lobos reservation, so we just asked Leah to switch it to 7:30pm. Our only chance for the Band on the Run show will be 9pm. Sent from my iPhone using Forums She is the best! I cannot say enough good about her detail, always on time, always friendly. Personal touch and treated us like royalty in the Garden Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAustin Posted December 6, 2016 #1147 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Just chatted it up with our roll call girls that are staying in the Garden Villa... so fun!! Off to Los Lobos... Thanks Doug for the call out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umbarger Posted December 6, 2016 #1148 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Maya Chan is supposed to be a secret. Now it will be more difficult to book. ;-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeyetlse Posted December 6, 2016 #1149 Share Posted December 6, 2016 One thing I'm puzzled about… You said you called the upsell number and scored your Family Suite on the way to New Orleans, after leaving home. Was that for real or artistic license? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted December 6, 2016 Author #1150 Share Posted December 6, 2016 (edited) One thing I'm puzzled about… You said you called the upsell number and scored your Family Suite on the way to New Orleans, after leaving home. Was that for real or artistic license? :confused: The original day 1 video was recorded and in the books. I reserved our original room nearly a year ago, based on its proximity to the central elevators. On Wednesday, the day before thanksgiving, I called upsell in the morning and was offered the SD Family Suite for $500pp, and I declined. In the early afternoon, I called Sue and informed her that I was considering it. But if we got it, we'd have to re-record the day 1 video, which was littered with references to our original room number. She said she would do whatever I wanted to do. At 4pm, I bit the bullet and called upsell back. I got a recorded message that they had left early for Thanksgiving. Doh! That was that. Until thanksgiving night. Sue came over to spend the night at my house, as my dad was picking us up at 4:30am for the airport. When she got there, around 8pm, I asked her if she wanted to record a 2nd Day 1 video, if by chance we got the upsell once we landed in Atlanta. She agreed. We recorded the new Day 1 video in one take, and finished editing and uploading around 10:30pm. Neither of us slept well that night. We touched down in Atlanta on Friday around 8am. Upsell opened at 9am. When I got through, they offered me the upsell at $500pp. I hesitated, as 3 SD suites remained. They offered me $400pp, and I took it. It was fun knowing that the new Day 1 video had the potential to cause some confusion. Here's the original Day 1 video: RAZM9uHxupI Edited December 6, 2016 by TheDougOut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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