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Belfastman

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A few more thoughts.

There is now an extra window at the back of MDR.

New oceanview cabins on 4 work well and a few have a larger bathroom.

Shower curtain still present in veranda cabins.

New much better sized tables on all balconies.

The heavy metal chair in the CC suites has been replaced.

Don't like the effect of the Art gallery beside Mosaics.

 

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To UK CC contributors, if have satellite or cable tv, this evening go to your extended TV menu and choose (regional) BBC Northern Ireland news at 18:30.

The BBC had a camera crew on board and interviewed Richard Twynham amongst others today.

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A few more thoughts.

There is now an extra window at the back of MDR.

New oceanview cabins on 4 work well and a few have a larger bathroom.

Shower curtain still present in veranda cabins.

New much better sized tables on all balconies.

The heavy metal chair in the CC suites has been replaced.

Don't like the effect of the Art gallery beside Mosaics.

 

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Good comments.

On the other hand, I do like the Art gallery where it is. It is enclosed, not intrusive and easy to avoid if you want to.

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Thanks for your reply. Today's visit must be slightly different to the LCV visit on 31st as it includes lunch, which I believe is in Aqualina. Hope it's not just pastries!

 

Food wasn't really an option because of the 13:30 sail time from Belfast.

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I really appreciate the time and effort being put forth by our community in providing us with their initial observations about Pursuit. It is this attitude of cooperative involvement that makes this such a helpful forum.

 

So here’s my selfishly personal question, and it may not be answerable until the maiden voyage on August 1, but are there bar servers waiting on the Sunset Veranda?

 

 

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I really appreciate the time and effort being put forth by our community in providing us with their initial observations about Pursuit. It is this attitude of cooperative involvement that makes this such a helpful forum.

 

So here’s my selfishly personal question, and it may not be answerable until the maiden voyage on August 1, but are there bar servers waiting on the Sunset Veranda?

 

 

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When it was first announced that there wasn’t a bar on the Sunset Veranda it was said that there would be bar service. Be sure we will be among the first to check this out on the 1st August 🥂

 

 

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I really appreciate the time and effort being put forth by our community by providing us with their initial observations about Pursuit. It is this attitude of cooperative involvement that makes this such a helpful forum.

 

So here’s my selfishly personal question, and it may not be answerable until the maiden voyage on August 1, but are there bar servers waiting on the Sunset Veranda?

 

 

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I can't fully answer your question, however, I did ask and there will be additional staff working in the Windows bar.

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To UK CC contributors, if have satellite or cable tv, this evening go to your extended TV menu and choose (regional) BBC Northern Ireland news at 18:30.

 

The BBC had a camera crew on board and interviewed Richard Twynham amongst others today.

 

 

 

Richard Twynam has posted a link to the item that was on BBC Northern Ireland lunch time news: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0bbxjkc/bbc-newsline-lunchtime-news-26072018

You will need to sign into the BBC to watch however, item is about 5 minutes in.

 

 

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When it was first announced that there wasn’t a bar on the Sunset Veranda it was said that there would be bar service. Be sure we will be among the first to check this out on the 1st August 🥂

 

 

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Thanks for having my back! Cheers [emoji483]

 

 

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Richard Twynam has posted a link to the item that was on BBC Northern Ireland lunch time news: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0bbxjkc/bbc-newsline-lunchtime-news-26072018

You will need to sign into the BBC to watch however, item is about 5 minutes in.

 

 

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Thanks John

There may be a bit more on the 18:30 news

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Here's a link to an interview with Captain Carl that was on FaceBook this morning. There's nice camera work on areas of the ship, including the Sunset Veranda. It might be the same one that's on BBC but because I'm in the U.S., I can't get it.

 

 

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Also enjoyed the Pursuit visit today. Agree with many of the earlier reports. Asked about plans to support drinks service in the absence of a Sunset Bar. Was told that they planned to introduce floating waiters solely to serve drinks. Looks like capacity in outside terrace is increased by about 60%. No more walking around for table in sunny days. Side by side tables for 2 in specialised Restaraunt’s .

Will reserve judgement until I try them next cruise 30th August / 12th September I

 

 

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Everything I’ve read thus far officially is that drinks will come from the bar currently at the port side entrance to Windows. How it works in practice remains to be seen and how it is staffed, but I like the fact there are going to be more tables at the Sunset Verandah and that all additional seating is under cover. I know not all agree with me, but the Sunset Bar in my view is a huge waste of space on JR and QS. We’ll see......

 

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Everything I’ve read thus far officially is that drinks will come from the bar currently at the port side entrance to Windows. How it works in practice remains to be seen and how it is staffed, but I like the fact there are going to be more tables at the Sunset Verandah and that all additional seating is under cover. I know not all agree with me, but the Sunset Bar in my view is a huge waste of space on JR and QS. We’ll see......

 

 

 

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There is a closed off area starboard side sunset terrace about 1m x 2m. Drinks for serving with food will be held there.

 

 

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Didn’t take an exact count but recollection from standing on sunset terrace today there were more than 5 - 6 additional tables . Additional area made available is not only removable of bar area but the extra space previously used by passengers. From memory 4 tables are not fitted in each line instead it the single on by the rail.

 

 

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Thanks! A bit of tweaking.

 

 

 

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Many innovations have been introduced , some large and some small. Like many things in life some will be more successful than others. I intend to experience the changes on my Pursuit cruise before commenting too much. Amazara will no doubt listen and as Phil writes , further tweaking may take place in the coming months.

 

 

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