moopetguy Posted March 23, 2017 #326 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Thank you for all the great photos and information so far from the tours you're taking and places you're visiting. Much appreciated. It's a wealth of information to help my family consider things to do and places to visit when we go on our ABC cruise in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted March 23, 2017 #327 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Thanks for taking so much time out of your vacation to make so many of us happy! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jll583 Posted March 23, 2017 #328 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Beautiful photos! Also loving the review!!! You're awesome for keeping us updated :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMama2003 Posted March 24, 2017 #329 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Great pictures! Thank you for taking the time out of your vacay to keep us updated :cool: I am also loving the commentary :hearteyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobkat12 Posted March 24, 2017 #330 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Where's white shorts??? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixCruiser Posted March 24, 2017 #331 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Loved the bathroom sign!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropiclvrs Posted March 24, 2017 #332 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Wow, gorgeous photos! Are those straight from the camera or was coloring enhanced at all? Doesn't really make a difference to me either way....I'm just curious. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zencruisers Posted March 24, 2017 #333 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Great pictures! I am really enjoying the review. Thanks for taking the time to do it. Sent from my R1 HD using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missusdubbya Posted March 24, 2017 #334 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Loving the review, thanks Rick! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailingSal Posted March 24, 2017 #335 Share Posted March 24, 2017 So, waiting to hear about your night at the Chef's table. We have never done a chef's table on Navigator - our last dinner was on Majesty and I really do not remember walking to elevator and getting to our room.:confused: I do remember the food was delicious and the company at our table was so much fun. Oh, and there was wine, much, much wine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted March 24, 2017 Author #336 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Sorry for the long intermission. Okay, where were we? Ah yes...moving further along the coast from the Slave Houses we did a quick drive-by of the lighthouse. Last stop on the tour was a 20 minute beach break at Sorobon Beach "Resort." There are a few beach dive bars that are located here and I'm sure on a sunny day it is a very nice place to hang out and grab some libations and sun. However, under a very overcast sky the place didn't really do it for me. The amount of windsurfers that were out on the water was cool to watch. Clearly didn't measure up to the cactus. Back to the ship for sail away. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan-P Posted March 24, 2017 #337 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Hey Rick, quick question: We have golf carts rented for our day in Bonaire and will be venturing out on our own. We will probably only run one of the two routes. Which did you find more enjoyable, the northern or southern? As of right now, from stuff I have been reading, I am leaning more toward hitting the southern - but would be interested in input from someone who has just done both. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted March 24, 2017 Author #338 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Hey Rick, quick question: We have golf carts rented for our day in Bonaire and will be venturing out on our own. We will probably only run one of the two routes. Which did you find more enjoyable, the northern or southern? As of right now, from stuff I have been reading, I am leaning more toward hitting the southern - but would be interested in input from someone who has just done both. Thanks! Honestly, get an early start and do both. While the south has a lot more points of interest, the beauty of the north should not be missed. The island is very easy to make your way away around in one day. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted March 24, 2017 Author #339 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Nowhere else I rather be. Ride or die crew. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted March 25, 2017 Author #340 Share Posted March 25, 2017 So, waiting to hear about your night at the Chef's table. We have never done a chef's table on Navigator - our last dinner was on Majesty and I really do not remember walking to elevator and getting to our room.:confused: I do remember the food was delicious and the company at our table was so much fun. Oh, and there was wine, much, much wine! Chef's Table was once again an amazing experience of great cuisine and company. There were 13 of us at the table and, as usually is the case, after a few wine pairings everyone became fast friends and the time began to fly as quickly as the wine bottles emptied. I didn't take any pictures of the courses as I had the same menu on my previous Navigator sailing. So if you are interested in seeing what the dishes look like, please refer to my live thread from the December sailing (see link in my signature). I am posting the reservation invitation and menu as the wine pairings did change as well as the Chef and Table Host. This is relevant, as each Chef is only required to use certain key ingredients, but are allowed to add their own flare to the preparation. Side note, the Oberon seemed to be the crowd favorite. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted March 25, 2017 Author #341 Share Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) After dinner, I met up with the group to head to the 70's dance party on the Promenade that included a very rare sighting of the Cruise Director, Cuddy, which maybe becomes much more appreciated after seeing the below. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited March 25, 2017 by CruiseLifeRick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted March 25, 2017 Author #342 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Let's pause and play "What Should Rick Order" again. Tonight I am at Giovanni's Table. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser-B Posted March 25, 2017 #343 Share Posted March 25, 2017 I chose the Ossobuco for my main course in February and it was outstanding. Now let's see if we can ruin your appetite.... Cuddy at the same party in February... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted March 25, 2017 Author #344 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Once we were drenched from the raining men, or more likely Cuddy's belly sweat, we headed to the Cosmopolitan Club to hit the dance floor. Chase and I may have had a few tequila shots to erase the tragedy we witnessed on the Royal Promenade from our minds. You cannot tell right? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted March 25, 2017 Author #345 Share Posted March 25, 2017 A few hours of dancing (that's what it was in our minds at least) was followed by a pizza run. Although, tonight we decided to change the script a bit and rock our CAS robes to the Cafe Promenade. Now there is a photo for the next CAS newsletter. You can discuss amongst yourselves whether or not I went commando. Pizza was followed by a hot tub soak, which I am happy report, did not lead to an accidentally drowning. Heads hit pillows around 3:30 AM. We had a big sea day ahead of us so I weeped a little as I set my alarm. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted March 25, 2017 Author #346 Share Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) Now you are probably wondering why I would voluntarily get up early on a sea day. Well those of you smart folks that follow @OurTwoSuitCases on YouTube know that I am traveling with an extremely talented videographer that has created some amazing and highly viewed music videos from the decks of Royal Caribbean cruise ships (most recently the Harmony of the Seas). Well this cruise would be no different, and Chase would have us all up early to begin the filming. Of course he was easily able to coax me into joining the process with the promise of lots of drinking between takes. Let's start with popping a bottle of champagne. The helipad was also a source of a lot of footage today (thus the Tiny Planet I posted earlier). As you can see, robes are getting a lot of play this trip. Stay tuned for what is sure to be another epic video from Chase and White Shorts in a few weeks. I promise to post the link here. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited March 25, 2017 by CruiseLifeRick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEENSAILING Posted March 25, 2017 #347 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Chef's Table was once again an amazing experience of great cuisine and company. There were 13 of us at the table and, as usually is the case, after a few wine pairings everyone became fast friends and the time began to fly as quickly as the wine bottles emptied. I didn't take any pictures of the courses as I had the same menu on my previous Navigator sailing. So if you are interested in seeing what the dishes look like, please refer to my live thread from the December sailing (see link in my signature). I am posting the reservation invitation and menu as the wine pairings did change as well as the Chef and Table Host. This is relevant, as each Chef is only required to use certain key ingredients, but are allowed to add their own flare to the preparation. Side note, the Oberon seemed to be the crowd favorite. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Hi Rick - We've not done a Chef's Table on any of our cruises and may do so on a cruise we have from Australia next year. Do they provide the Chef's Table menu on the cruise before you book so you can see if what they are serving is something you would be interested in? (Your menu looks wonderful...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted March 25, 2017 Author #348 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Hi Rick - We've not done a Chef's Table on any of our cruises and may do so on a cruise we have from Australia next year. Do they provide the Chef's Table menu on the cruise before you book so you can see if what they are serving is something you would be interested in? (Your menu looks wonderful...) I believe the courses are consistent fleet wide, but that could obviously change prior to your sailing. To my knowledge there is no way to find out the menu prior to sailing. Perhaps try emailing Royal Caribbean closer to your sailing. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEENSAILING Posted March 25, 2017 #349 Share Posted March 25, 2017 I believe the courses are consistent fleet wide, but that could obviously change prior to your sailing. To my knowledge there is no way to find out the menu prior to sailing. Perhaps try emailing Royal Caribbean closer to your sailing. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thanks for taking the time to respond. PS - I loved the "small world" pix you posted (Curacao and helipad). How did you get that great effect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted March 25, 2017 #350 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Still haven't done a chef's table, maybe someday. Good morning Rick! Sent from Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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