Rare MicCanberra Posted August 9, 2018 #276 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Wonderful photos, I look forward to more. Xmas at Ushaia will be cool. See if you can get to Martilla Island for the penguin colonies on the private ranch (limited to 40 people). The scenery on the way is spectacular and you get to walk among the penguins on the island rather than looking from the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 9, 2018 #277 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Volunteer point in the Falklands is worth seeing as well for the same reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 10, 2018 Author #278 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Wonderful photos, I look forward to more. Xmas at Ushaia will be cool. See if you can get to Martilla Island for the penguin colonies on the private ranch (limited to 40 people). The scenery on the way is spectacular and you get to walk among the penguins on the island rather than looking from the boat. Thanks for the information as we haven't been to either place . We were supposed to go to Volunteer Point but the cruise line changed it to Puerto Madryn where we went to Punta Tombo to see the penguins and other wildlife . It looks like this guanaco is kissing a penguin Rodents We are scheduled to stop at the Falklands and Puerto Madryn this time . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 10, 2018 Author #279 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Instead of Martilla island in Ushuaia we did the Harbor tour . The boat could get close to the sea lion island Magellan (Rock) Cormorant with chick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendon Posted August 10, 2018 #280 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Drinking water was supposed to be 2 bottles a day per person . We only got 6 bottles total . Others report that if the previous day's bottles were visible, new ones were not put in the cabin. If you did not get the bottles when you should have, did you speak with your cabin steward?Buffet was only open on 1 side and was crowded Was this every time you went or only on embarkation day for lunch? We had to pay for 4 people to have the ultimate balcony dinner for 3 ( 4 main courses ) . No photos taken at the dinner . Did you ask while on board why the photos were not taken? Hello caribill. Yes we did talk to our cabin steward about it before we ran out of water and wanted to give him a chance to work it out. He spoke with his supervisor who refused to give the waters. Only when we visited the buffet. We did visit daily for tea and snacks and the ice was out every time and the cool water was only in pitchers at one end of the seating area. Most of our meals were in the Club Class Dining or Specialty Dining. We have had the Balcony Dinner several times, so we were ready and waiting for the photographer 1 hour before.The photographer usually comes before dinner or at the beginning with appetizers and drinks. When we asked about the photographer we were told they would come during or after the dinner. It was late by the time we finished and decided to follow-up the next day. We became busy with enjoying the rest of our cruise... So, to clear things up, only one side of the buffet was open for meals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 10, 2018 #281 Share Posted August 10, 2018 (edited) Cool, the photos are great and if you get to Volunteer point and/ or Martillo island, you will certainly get nice and close so no need for any zoom lens, sometimes they come and step on your feet. Three colonies of penguins - Gentoo, King and Magellanic. Sometimes there is the Rockhopper, Macaroni and Hombolt penguins as well Edited August 10, 2018 by MicCanberra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 10, 2018 Author #282 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Originally posted by scubacruiserx2 Drinking water was supposed to be 2 bottles a day per person . We only got 6 bottles total . Others report that if the previous day's bottles were visible, new ones were not put in the cabin. If you did not get the bottles when you should have, did you speak with your cabin steward? Buffet was only open on 1 side and was crowded Was this every time you went or only on embarkation day for lunch? We had to pay for 4 people to have the ultimate balcony dinner for 3 ( 4 main courses ) . No photos taken at the dinner . Did you ask while on board why the photos were not taken? Hello caribill. Yes we did talk to our cabin steward about it before we ran out of water and wanted to give him a chance to work it out. He spoke with his supervisor who refused to give the waters. Only when we visited the buffet. We did visit daily for tea and snacks and the ice was out every time and the cool water was only in pitchers at one end of the seating area. Most of our meals were in the Club Class Dining or Specialty Dining. We have had the Balcony Dinner several times, so we were ready and waiting for the photographer 1 hour before.The photographer usually comes before dinner or at the beginning with appetizers and drinks. When we asked about the photographer we were told they would come during or after the dinner. It was late by the time we finished and decided to follow-up the next day. We became busy with enjoying the rest of our cruise... So, to clear things up, only one side of the buffet was open for meals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 10, 2018 Author #283 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Cool, the photos are great and if you get to Volunteer point and/ or Martillo island, you will certainly get nice and close so no need for any zoom lens, sometimes they come and step on your feet. Three colonies of penguins - Gentoo, King and Magellanic. Sometimes there is the Rockhopper, Macaroni and Hombolt penguins as well That sounds fantastic Mic as we have only seen the Magellanic . :):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted August 10, 2018 #284 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I give up. This "review" has degenerated into a travel blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted August 10, 2018 #285 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I give up. This "review" has degenerated into a travel blog. Both are intertwined so what's the big deal......:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 10, 2018 #286 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I give up. This "review" has degenerated into a travel blog. I don't know if it is a photo review, an interactive travel forum or a travel blog, but it is good isn't it.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 12, 2018 Author #287 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Thanks Bob and Mic , the checks are in the mail;) ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 12, 2018 Author #288 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Roatan Tyler didn't seem to be up for diving and so we just hung out on the ship and at the port . Mahogany Bay is owned by Carnival and is filled with shops . It's a long walk thru them and up a hill if you want to get a taxi or meet somebody . They can drop you off at the port, just no pickups - except ships excursions . We did do a ship's tour once . Waiting place # 1. Waiting place # 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 12, 2018 Author #289 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Correction : This is the correct waiting place # 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaCruzers Posted August 12, 2018 #290 Share Posted August 12, 2018 What was the date of this cruise? I could have sworn when we were onboard CB in January and in March that the deck chairs had been upgraded from these plastic framed mesh ones in recent photos. Maybe the date was mentioned earlier, and I overlooked it. I tried to follow this thread but the deviation from a cruise review lost me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 12, 2018 Author #291 Share Posted August 12, 2018 What was the date of this cruise? I could have sworn when we were onboard CB in January and in March that the deck chairs had been upgraded from these plastic framed mesh ones in recent photos. Maybe the date was mentioned earlier, and I overlooked it. I tried to follow this thread but the deviation from a cruise review lost me. June 2nd thru the 9th . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted August 12, 2018 #292 Share Posted August 12, 2018 I don't know if it is a photo review, an interactive travel forum or a travel blog, but it is good isn't it.:D Agreed.....:):):) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted August 12, 2018 #293 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Thanks Bob and Mic , the checks are in the mail;) ;) Good news as I have final payment for Hawaii coming up in about 9 days.....:D:D:D Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaCruzers Posted August 12, 2018 #294 Share Posted August 12, 2018 June 2nd thru the 9th . Wonder why they switched back to those uncomfortable, ratty chairs after having these in January and May? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie115 Posted August 12, 2018 #295 Share Posted August 12, 2018 We enjoyed Roatan the one time we were there off the Constellation in 2013. There is a wonderful eco-park where we spent time with parrots and monkeys...it was a fun afternoon...better than some of the other islands. Well I don't know if it's reading your review or just what looks to be a great deal but we are considering booking a full suite on the Regal for Nov 1-10...have been looking for something in the fall for awhile and this looks like a fun cruise!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 12, 2018 #296 Share Posted August 12, 2018 I will spend my money on learning how to do photo reviews on CC. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 12, 2018 Author #297 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Good news as I have final payment for Hawaii coming up in about 9 days.....:D:D:D Bob Money well spent Bob and Holli ! :):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 12, 2018 Author #298 Share Posted August 12, 2018 I will spend my money on learning how to do photo reviews on CC. :p The first one is free and we look forward to seeing it !! :):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted August 12, 2018 Author #299 Share Posted August 12, 2018 We enjoyed Roatan the one time we were there off the Constellation in 2013. There is a wonderful eco-park where we spent time with parrots and monkeys...it was a fun afternoon...better than some of the other islands. Well I don't know if it's reading your review or just what looks to be a great deal but we are considering booking a full suite on the Regal for Nov 1-10...have been looking for something in the fall for awhile and this looks like a fun cruise!!![/quote We prefer the Regal to the CB . A nice couple that we met on The Regal was nice enough to show us and allow us to take some photos of their suite. The Concierge Lounge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 13, 2018 #300 Share Posted August 13, 2018 The lounge is so comfortbale that it seems as if that lady is being absorbed into the furniture. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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