Anniversaryfortwo Posted December 13, 2016 #401 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Did anyone else see the whale breaching Saturday? It was off the starboard side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted December 13, 2016 Author #402 Share Posted December 13, 2016 As I expected, the ship's VOOM system was de-voomed when I attempted to log on about 3:30 am this morning. This has been happening on all of our cruises lately. It is clear that the ship's IT staff is more interested in re-booting their systems and getting it ready for the new customers than they are providing a service that I payed for. A lot of people were upset about this. Speaking of customer service, the 24 hour coffee station just outside of the windjammer was not refreshed and ran out of coffee abut 5 am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted December 13, 2016 Author #403 Share Posted December 13, 2016 When we set our luggage out in the hall last night they were marked with the #1 Luggage Tags which were supposed to be ready for pick-up at 7:45 am. What actually happened was that the first bags to be unloaded and set out for pickup were tagged #2, #4, #6, and #8. We ended up waiting around for over an hour and a half before we were able to find out luggage and then there were no porters to help us with it. But half way to the car, each of us with our walker, and a piece of luggage nested in behind it, I grabbed a porter and he helped us the rest of the way. And then when we finally got onto I-95 and headed north the traffic was really heavy and we had light rain off and on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted December 13, 2016 Author #404 Share Posted December 13, 2016 I still have some photos to post but they are on my notebook and need to be moved over to my PC first. I will answer questions and make a few final posts over the next few days. Be sure to check my "Country Home" blog tomorrow for a special announcement! http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=846 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted December 13, 2016 #405 Share Posted December 13, 2016 (edited) When we set our luggage out in the hall last night they were marked with the #1 Luggage Tags which were supposed to be ready for pick-up at 7:45 am. What actually happened was that the first bags to be unloaded and set out for pickup were tagged #2, #4, #6, and #8. We ended up waiting around for over an hour and a half before we were able to find out luggage and then there were no porters to help us with it. But half way to the car, each of us with our walker, and a piece of luggage nested in behind it, I grabbed a porter and he helped us the rest of the way. And then when we finally got onto I-95 and headed north the traffic was really heavy and we had light rain off and on. I'm still on ship doing another Back to Back. Was wondering why they called even numbers and not the odds. So sorry you had to deal with that... In Oct I did the Bos-FLL repo back to back with 10 nite got off last month was number 13, no flight til 4pm so no hurry. Took 1hr and 45 min get threw customs, took until 11:45 get to airport. Glad wasn't any higher or had earlier flight. Happy you are home safe, was nice sailing with you again. Edited December 13, 2016 by ONECRUISER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crisndeefromde Posted December 13, 2016 #406 Share Posted December 13, 2016 thank you for taking us along on your vacation! love the pictures and love the Serenade.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkd1 Posted December 13, 2016 #407 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Did anyone else see the whale breaching Saturday? It was off the starboard side.[ATTACH]400029[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]400030[/ATTACH] Yes, we were on our balcony when my wife spotted it. We watched it for about 5 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted December 13, 2016 Author #408 Share Posted December 13, 2016 I have gone through my photos and there are no new ones worth posting so I am going to close out this thread. I am glad that so many of you enjoyed cruising along with us and really appreciate your kind comments. Our next cruise and my next Live Report will be on the Harmony of the Seas sailing on February 18, 2017. Watch For It... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted December 13, 2016 Author #409 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Today marks the beginning of our 5th year living in the country so I have started a new thread. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2431473 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4hami Posted December 20, 2016 #410 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Very sad to read your review on Chops......This was always a place we looked forward to dining in. In the past we've had outstanding dinners. Just can't figure out what's happened lately as they've continue to raise the price. Sounds like corporate has made a move that will end up back firing on them as this venue becomes vacant :(. Dear management, please stay away from the Park Cafe:p.Skip They have got to pay for the new builds by cutting costs on the older ships, sticking it to us long time loyal cruisers! Had steak at chops on the Oasis last month and it was so bad and tuff! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted December 22, 2016 #411 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Tonight's movie on the Pool Deck is "My Big Fat Greek Wedding." There were 8 people, including a few kids, watching. I have always thought the movie screens by the pool were something that seemed like a good idea but never really caught on. I have never seen a bunch of people watching in the evenings. But on the bright side because of this, they keep the hot tubs and pools open. Majesty use to be notorious for closing all the hot tubs and pools by 9pm, but now they stay open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBD1516 Posted December 22, 2016 #412 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Good point about the pools! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pspercy Posted December 23, 2016 #413 Share Posted December 23, 2016 OMG!! I am SOooo happy they are starting to do that now! Seems every other cruisewe get a small annoying charge AFTER the cruise is complete that is always a mini bar charge, even though we have never used it, as do others quite often apparently. Hopefully this will help end those nefarious charges and also the waste of the food and beverages in those mini bars that just get outdated and stale. :eek: Plus such a waste of time to have them come around to replenish or check. :( Wonder if other ships are doing that yet? Liberty is, we were on Dec4-11. Also, went to Chops, steak a joke (12oz NY Strip). People at next table had the extra cost steak, said it was very tough tho' tasty. Told waiter it was bad, nothing done, no Manager around. Should've escalated but didn't, won't go again. Just FYI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pspercy Posted December 23, 2016 #414 Share Posted December 23, 2016 P.S. If you want a thriller with terrorism at its core read "I am pilgrim" by Terry Hayes. It kept me up until the wee hours:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted December 23, 2016 #415 Share Posted December 23, 2016 They have got to pay for the new builds by cutting costs on the older ships, sticking it to us long time loyal cruisers! Had steak at chops on the Oasis last month and it was so bad and tuff! Just left Serenade this morning - the steak in Chops was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4hami Posted December 23, 2016 #416 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Just left Serenade this morning - the steak in Chops was great. So glad to hear that,will be on the Serenade for 21 days starting Jan 23rd. Was on the Serenade last Jan for 21 days and thought their food was pretty good.Really liked the poolside BBG. on the next to last sea days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sobro Posted December 24, 2016 #417 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Thanks for the great review Trainman-2, and for accidentally taking my portrait on the St Kitts train. That's me standing at the far right of your shot! I enjoyed talking with you at the pool smoking area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin' Cats Posted December 24, 2016 #418 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Just left Serenade this morning - the steak in Chops was great. Glad to hear it! So many bad reviews of Chops lately, I was curious if Chops on Serenade was still good. I have a reservation for next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red47 Posted December 28, 2016 #419 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Good Morning and safe travels to the both of you!!!!! Will be following. Stay safe and enjoy Sent from my SM-G920V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetrail Posted December 28, 2016 #420 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I am sitting here in our hotel room trying to keep an eye out for the Serenade in the hope that I can get a nice photo of her coming in. Unfortunately, there is a cargo ship docked directly between where the Serenade will dock and our balcony. Don't know how I missed this, but always a pleasure seeing your posts and photos. Will look for the famous breakfast sandwich....K.O.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldieone1 Posted January 4, 2017 #421 Share Posted January 4, 2017 This is the first time ever of all of my RCI Cruises that the Pools were closed on Boarding Day. Nobody seems to know why... We did the sailing right after you disembarked and the pools were closed on boarding day as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldieone1 Posted January 5, 2017 #422 Share Posted January 5, 2017 We booked two (2) new cruises a few days ago. Serenade of the Seas, 5 Feb 2018, 11 night Deluxe Southern Caribbean, sailing from Fort Lauderdale. . This cruise is sold out already. Wanted to check the itinerary as was curious of the Deluxe Southern Caribbean and, yes, it is sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troykahack Posted January 5, 2017 #423 Share Posted January 5, 2017 This cruise is sold out already. Wanted to check the itinerary as was curious of the Deluxe Southern Caribbean and, yes, it is sold out. Are you sure it is sold out or has been converted to a Charter or both? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bracy Posted January 5, 2017 #424 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Thanks so much for posting this wonderful review. We leave for the same cruise in 6 weeks. This was both helpful and a great way to get us pumped for our cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancronin Posted January 5, 2017 #425 Share Posted January 5, 2017 There are lots of cabins left when I go onto check. So it definitely is NOT sold out.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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