Rare Terre Posted December 23, 2017 Author #26 Share Posted December 23, 2017 A few of my favorite pictures: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Terre Posted December 23, 2017 Author #27 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Just a couple more of my favorites: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoopslover Posted December 23, 2017 #28 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Ports of Call: St. John’s, Antigua Here we took a tour with Scenic Tours Antigua. We booked the Island Tour on line. Our guide was Morven, pronounced Marvin. Morven was an excellent guide giving us a history lesson as we went along. We learned that there are 265 beaches in St. John’s and that Columbus discovered it in 1493. It has several universities, including a medical university and they are free to residents. Once we made our way through the city of St. John, our tour takes us into country villages on the way to an area with breathtaking views and lots of history. After exploring Shirley Heights, we stopped at Nelson’s Dockyard National Park where we saw the old guard house, pitch and tar store, boat house, Officers’ Quarters, and much much more. There was a yacht show there that day so we walked around taking pictures of the yachts until we got kicked out – we were not supposed to be in that area! There is a lot of history here beginning in 1713, when the Caribbean was the scene of struggle for navel supremacy. Today, the dockyards is a historic maritime monument and is used by private sailing yachts. Morven’s regular job is working at a bakery when there are no tourists. He took us to the bakery where he works and he showed us the machinery and let us taste some items that had just come out of the oven – oh. my. gosh. Scrumptious! Winding through the mountains of lush vegetation on this beautiful island, we eventually end our tour and return to the pier. We opted not to go to the beach. Morven gave us a wonderful day and he was so much fun! I highly recommend this tour. There is free wifi just outside the cruise terminal, but it’s very spotty. I tried texting home when I had it, but my texts wouldn’t go. We had rain during the day here and saw a rainbow on our tour. From Shirley Heights View from Shirley Heights Waiting for Tour At the Dockyards Morven at his bakery At the Dockyards Great review. How many people were in your group for the tour with Scenic Tours Antigua? What type of vehicle? We will be there in April and am gathering info. Thanks Donma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Terre Posted December 23, 2017 Author #29 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Great review. How many people were in your group for the tour with Scenic Tours Antigua? What type of vehicle? We will be there in April and am gathering info. ThanksDonma There were around 10 or so and it was a van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FionaMG Posted December 23, 2017 #30 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Hi Terre! Great review and lovely pics. :) It's really interesting to get a different perspective from our own experience. We did get our invitation for the M&M and our beds were very comfy. Nothing like that awful dip in yours. :eek: We also didn't have to shift the TV to get to the safe because in our room the safe was in a cupboard above the TV. Happy holidays! Fiona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Terre Posted December 24, 2017 Author #31 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Hi, Fiona! That was a terrible mattress! I should have asked for another one. Glad you enjoyed your cruise. Did we meet you at the M&M? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Terre Posted December 24, 2017 Author #32 Share Posted December 24, 2017 (edited) link didn't work Edited December 24, 2017 by Terre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted December 24, 2017 #33 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I enjoyed the review even though we'll be going to different ports. Did you notice if Park Cafe had beef on a weck? I can eat lunch in my balcony every day if they do. I love them on Oasis. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Terre Posted December 24, 2017 Author #34 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I enjoyed the review even though we'll be going to different ports. Did you notice if Park Cafe had beef on a weck? I can eat lunch in my balcony every day if they do. I love them on Oasis. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I don't know. They had some tiny little sandwiches, a ham and cheese, a proscuitto (SP?), a turkey, I think and some kind of veggie sandwich. They had some salads, and pizza in the evening. Lunch was the same, but I can't remember if they had pizza at lunch or not. They had a soup every evening, too. They had prepacked egg salad, but I was afraid to get that. I don't think Park Cafe on the Serenade is like the one on the Oasis, but I could be wrong, I can't really remember the one on the Oasis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystic330 Posted December 24, 2017 #35 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Great review! Question about showering in the Spa - did you have a Spa package? Or is the shower area accessable without having to purchase a Spa package or service? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted December 24, 2017 #36 Share Posted December 24, 2017 We had to cancel this cruise at the last minute as I was diagnosed with Anal Cancel and started Chemo and Radiation treatments as you were boarding. But we have it booked again for 2018 and we are both looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FionaMG Posted December 24, 2017 #37 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Hi, Fiona! That was a terrible mattress! I should have asked for another one. Glad you enjoyed your cruise. Did we meet you at the M&M? Yes, we did. We won the bottle of champagne in the draw, if you remember. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Terre Posted December 24, 2017 Author #38 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Yes, we did. We won the bottle of champagne in the draw, if you remember. :) Yes, I remember. It was great to meet you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Terre Posted December 24, 2017 Author #39 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Great review! Question about showering in the Spa - did you have a Spa package? Or is the shower area accessable without having to purchase a Spa package or service? Thanks You do not need a spa package. You can use the sauna, steam room and showers for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Terre Posted December 24, 2017 Author #40 Share Posted December 24, 2017 We had to cancel this cruise at the last minute as I was diagnosed with Anal Cancel and started Chemo and Radiation treatments as you were boarding. But we have it booked again for 2018 and we are both looking forward to it. Trainman, I know and I'm so sorry. You are in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted December 24, 2017 #41 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I don't know. They had some tiny little sandwiches, a ham and cheese, a proscuitto (SP?), a turkey, I think and some kind of veggie sandwich. They had some salads, and pizza in the evening. Lunch was the same, but I can't remember if they had pizza at lunch or not. They had a soup every evening, too. They had prepacked egg salad, but I was afraid to get that. I don't think Park Cafe on the Serenade is like the one on the Oasis, but I could be wrong, I can't really remember the one on the Oasis. Even the Captain gets the Park Cafe roast beef sandwiches on the Oasis! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Terre Posted December 24, 2017 Author #42 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Even the Captain gets the Park Cafe roast beef sandwiches on the Oasis! Sent from my iPhone using Forums They had a small roast beef sandwich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansOfTravels Posted December 24, 2017 #43 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I have really enjoyed your photos and commentary. Thank you for taking the time to write this review! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Terre Posted December 25, 2017 Author #44 Share Posted December 25, 2017 I have really enjoyed your photos and commentary. Thank you for taking the time to write this review! Sent from my iPad using Forums Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Terre Posted December 25, 2017 Author #45 Share Posted December 25, 2017 One more tip I forgot to add... If you want to wear your sea pass card on a lanyard, Guest Services will punch it for you at no cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted December 25, 2017 #46 Share Posted December 25, 2017 One more tip I forgot to add...If you want to wear your sea pass card on a lanyard, Guest Services will punch it for you at no cost. just don't expect that on Quantum class and Harmony/Symphony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregoncruisers Posted December 25, 2017 #47 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Hi! Did you notice if the Serenade has the Freestyle Coca Cola machines in the Windjammer or elsewhere on board for those who purchase the soda package? Also, did you try the Rita's Cantina? Thanks! We are sailing in less than 90 days and are super excited! :o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 25, 2017 #48 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Hi! Did you notice if the Serenade has the Freestyle Coca Cola machines ... No Freestyle machines at all on Serenade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NASCAR Bubba Posted December 25, 2017 #49 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Hi! Did you notice if the Serenade has the Freestyle Coca Cola machines in the Windjammer or elsewhere on board for those who purchase the soda package? Also, did you try the Rita's Cantina? Thanks! We are sailing in less than 90 days and are super excited! :o) No Freestyle and Rita's was empty the times I went thru there, was on the same cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeMan Posted December 25, 2017 #50 Share Posted December 25, 2017 just don't expect that on Quantum class and Harmony/Symphony. Really? They won't punch your seapass card? We normally cruise Celebrity and never had that issue. Cruising on Serenade in Feb... hmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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