tomservo Posted February 16, 2019 #51 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Does the couch pull out? Also could you try to find out what the plan is for Qsine? Will they eventually switch over to LPC, or will they offer both menus? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderMan3 Posted February 16, 2019 #52 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Thank you for all the pics! Great to finally see lots of photos of this ship post-Revolution. Everything looks good so far except maybe the Oceanview Bar. Not sure what they were thinking with that "awning" design. It's totally non-functional for keeping out sun or rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted February 16, 2019 #53 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Wonderful to see the pictures. Thank you so much for all your effort. Al Bacchio looks the same except new carpet and possibly new chairs. There were a number of questions on one of my threads as to where the Elevator to the Retreat is located. Did you happen to notice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bboop51 Posted February 16, 2019 #54 Share Posted February 16, 2019 2 hours ago, jkgourmet said: SAVE one for funerals, weddings and bar mitzfah's. consider Donating the rest to Career Gear. LOL.. I already donated all the rest of my "regular" business duds to a similar organization. I have a standard funeral outfit (sadly used too often these days,) the weddings and Bar Mitzvahs I usually go to require outfits a little flashier than my Bangkok suits, neither of which I can seem to part with. I have matching Charles Jourdan shoes that go with one of the suits, also purchased in Bangkok. I went with an empty suitcase and came home with it full. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alushar Posted February 16, 2019 Author #55 Share Posted February 16, 2019 3 hours ago, tomservo said: Does the couch pull out? Also could you try to find out what the plan is for Qsine? Will they eventually switch over to LPC, or will they offer both menus? Thanks in advance! There’s a drop down bed in the ceiling. I’ll ask when we go to Qsine on 21st Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alushar Posted February 16, 2019 Author #56 Share Posted February 16, 2019 4 hours ago, Member123 said: Thank you so much! You have an excellent way of taking a photo that absolutely gives a great visual to a space. If it fits into your schedule, a request for pictures of the gym and, specifically, the area with the machines. And, due to conversation here about the new area of AQ staterooms and what has happened to the men's/women's locker rooms and the public dry sauna area within those facilities.... again, if it fits into your schedule, I am so interested in how this area of the ship was changed. There’ll probably be thunder and lightening if I cross the gym threshold lol but I’ll try and see what’s happening 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Latte Posted February 16, 2019 #57 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Thank you so much for posting this pictures! Like others have said, you are framing the photos so well...I can really get a feel for the spaces. Really appreciate the effort you are making!! Thank you again! Looking forward to more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fogfog Posted February 16, 2019 #58 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Thanks so much for the pics! Appreciate it It is surprising to see the same chairs in Bacio and places that have some older colors/decor vs the neutrals in others However with neutral floor coverings, perhaps it looks like pops of color/accents? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alushar Posted February 17, 2019 Author #59 Share Posted February 17, 2019 17 hours ago, KentCruiserGB said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alushar Posted February 17, 2019 Author #60 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Day 1 cont Eventually got to the room and found they’d broken the handle on my suitcase. Had to empty it and they’ve taken it away for repair or they will replace all auctioned efficiently. After a couple of drinks in the Martini Bar which is feeling a bit like a corridor, we might have to move on we had dinner in the Tuscan Grill having used the 30% first day offer. Lovely meal I had beef carpaccio, half size short rib pappadelli ragu and a fillet mignon. Sharon has the pork belly, mozzarella salad and the rib eye. Really great food and service. The restaurant was empty though with only 5 other couples present. We chatted with our waiter, Sergio who explained that the Tuscan had been shortened with the refurb and also that all crew had stayed on board and been used as labour etc. He seemed to spend a lot of time ripping up carpets! He was very proud of the Ocean View and MDR, which we will see tonight. He also said that things weren’t finished that the builders had been onboard all last week and today. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alushar Posted February 17, 2019 Author #61 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Day 1 cont Eventually got to the room and found they’d broken the handle on my suitcase. Had to empty it and they’ve taken it away for repair or they will replace all auctioned efficiently. After a couple of drinks in the Martini Bar which is feeling a bit like a corridor, we might have to move on we had dinner in the Tuscan Grill having used the 30% first day offer. Lovely meal I had beef carpaccio, half size short rib pappadelli ragu and a fillet mignon. Sharon has the pork belly, mozzarella salad and the rib eye. Really great food and service. The restaurant was empty though with only 5 other couples present. We chatted with our waiter, Sergio who explained that the Tuscan had been shortened with the refurb and also that all crew had stayed on board and been used as labour etc. He seemed to spend a lot of time ripping up carpets! He was very proud of the Ocean View and MDR, which we will see tonight. He also said that things weren’t finished that the builders had been onboard all last week and today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alushar Posted February 17, 2019 Author #62 Share Posted February 17, 2019 11 hours ago, Member123 said: Thank you so much! You have an excellent way of taking a photo that absolutely gives a great visual to a space. If it fits into your schedule, a request for pictures of the gym and, specifically, the area with the machines. And, due to conversation here about the new area of AQ staterooms and what has happened to the men's/women's locker rooms and the public dry sauna area within those facilities.... again, if it fits into your schedule, I am so interested in how this area of the ship was changed. Rest day today and in Solarium though it’s overcast. Managed by fluke to find the Sauna which is still in the men’s changing room. I don’t know if it’s smaller etc 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomservo Posted February 17, 2019 #63 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Awesome thread! Keep the pics coming! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixCruiser Posted February 17, 2019 #64 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Really enjoying your review and your pictures! What was the side in your third from last picture from dinner last night? Thanks for sharing your vacation with us [emoji16] Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alushar Posted February 17, 2019 Author #65 Share Posted February 17, 2019 10 minutes ago, PhoenixCruiser said: Really enjoying your review and your pictures! What was the side in your third from last picture from dinner last night? Thanks for sharing your vacation with us Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Polenta fries and garlic mash both yummy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oville Posted February 17, 2019 #66 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Alushar thanks, this is great. I’m looking forward to take this journey with you. Katie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alushar Posted February 17, 2019 Author #67 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Quiet day after 3 manic days running around HK.and avoiding the HK marathon! Solarium is quiet and pool is closed whilst we are in port. A lot of the equipment looks new with work going on to finish bits. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixCruiser Posted February 17, 2019 #68 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Polenta fries and garlic mash both yummy Thanks, they look fantastic Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alushar Posted February 17, 2019 Author #69 Share Posted February 17, 2019 17 hours ago, StuLaurie said: Would love to see some drink menus with prices. Thanks and have a great trip! Menu from the very nice Rendevous Lounge one of the pages the print was off edge but you can propably work it out lol 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYKWIA Posted February 17, 2019 #70 Share Posted February 17, 2019 (edited) What? Amber Lager? Boddingtons and London Pride - these are ales. CAMRA will be picketing Southampton as we speak Edited February 17, 2019 by DYKWIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vickykay Posted February 17, 2019 #71 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Enjoying your review and pictures. Quick question- can you ask if ALL the cabins are being refurbished? We’re on the Connie Sept 2020 in an OV opposite the conference center and I know these cabins were added later. Looking forward to following along on your trip as this is one we want to do in the future. Enjoy and have a wonderful cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lourdest Posted February 17, 2019 #72 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Thank you for the ship pictures, they are great. I am happy to see that the drink menu is divided into what is covered by the different beverage packages. Following along on your fabulous trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alushar Posted February 17, 2019 Author #73 Share Posted February 17, 2019 2 hours ago, vickykay said: Enjoying your review and pictures. Quick question- can you ask if ALL the cabins are being refurbished? We’re on the Connie Sept 2020 in an OV opposite the conference center and I know these cabins were added later. Looking forward to following along on your trip as this is one we want to do in the future. Enjoy and have a wonderful cruise! Before this cruise there was a rumour that not all rooms had been refurbed. I was talking to Celeb about something else and asked and they emailed the hotel director who replied and confirmed all rooms had been refurbed. Haven’t heard otherwise onboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vickykay Posted February 17, 2019 #74 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alushar Posted February 17, 2019 Author #75 Share Posted February 17, 2019 I really think I’ve enetered the Twilight Zone we had dinner at 7:30ish seated in a 2 straight away finished at about 9:10 walked through Martini Bar, empty, and Rendevous Lounge, empty to go the theatre. Left theatre 10:15 went to Cosmos. Empty. Where is everyone! Is this a dream! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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