Anybody onboard currently?

[Baynanno1]

6 minutes ago, Port Power said:

That’s not on.  My husband would never leave the area holding his cigar, nor have I noticed anyone else do that.  But there are some self-entitled types around sometimes. The barman should certainly have advised the passenger that smoking is not permitted at the bar. And not served said passenger!

 

Something so out of place tends to stick in one's memory.

It only happened once and the bartender did sort it.

[avw]

4 hours ago, marinaro44 said:

Wear what you have.  Just enjoy the party.  Leave the robe in your stateroom.

I agree! I don't recall seeing robes at the White Party. It's supposed to be an elegant night, so it's better to leave the robe in your stateroom and just wear what you have. Not everyone is fully clothed in white. It's not at all unusual to see a man in khaki pants, often worn with a white shirt.

[avw]

On 8/26/2022 at 10:07 AM, RW75 said:

Does anyone else feel the menus in Prime C and Aqualina really need to be given some attention.  Lazy and repetitive.. No substantial change ever and having two fillet options on the Prime C menu to fill a space is very lazy. Writing a menu and throwing in a few French words to hide repetitive options is not clever. 
 

The whole concept feels dated in the offering.  The actual overall experience is so far removed from anything premium it’s almost an insult to pay a supplement to dine there. 
More tabled jammed in both venues and a very lacking choice of options. 
 

That said, I will still eat there and happily pay.  My comments are more frustration at the lack of vision than criticism.  

My recent experiences were totally both excellent in Aqualina and Prime C. Lovely, relaxed service and delicious food that was plated and presented well.

[uktog]

2 hours ago, avw said:

I agree! I don't recall seeing robes at the White Party. It's supposed to be an elegant night, so it's better to leave the robe in your stateroom and just wear what you have. Not everyone is fully clothed in white. It's not at all unusual to see a man in khaki pants, often worn with a white shirt.

I’ve seen lots of robes, especially in cooler climes.  It’s supposed to be a fun night, not necessarily elegant but certainly not a night when the dress code police should be out checking you are in white.  Some folks over hype both the dress requirements and the experience.  Given luggage weight restrictions and general economics, it’s not always possible for people to buy and bring a particular coloured outfit for one nights wearing.

 

My DH does not have white trousers, he wears a white polo (golf) shirt he has.  That’s the extent of his nod to white and is quite acceptable.  I’ve also seen white T shirts from soccer and sports events being worn and long sleeved office shirts.  The OP might find her husband has something like that he can bring.

 

For the ladies, one cruise director says “something with white in it” we’ve all got a top or dress like that.  Not you note “something white”. Theres the difference!  I’ve seen ladies in light, not white tops with a white feather boa or white beads.

 

So get creative and don’t feel obliged to miss the event or go out and spend money! 

[Grandma Cruising]

Totally agree with uktog. It’s a fun night where most people make an effort to wear something with white in/on it. My husband also wears beige trousers with a white polo or long sleeved shirt ( depending on the climate). I take white trousers, a sleeveless white and a long sleeved white top, both of which also look great with black trousers for dinner another night, as do the white trousers with a different coloured top. I definitely wouldn’t call it an elegant night, though certainly some guests do look elegant!

 

Edited August 28, 2022 by Grandma Cruising

[Rabo]

White Night in Tromsø

July 8, 2019

Four beautiful ladies!

[Travels with Lisa]

We often dress in black and there are no issues.

[uktog]

I wish they’d have rainbow nights. Would be so much less stressful add a new playlist and it would retick the boxes for me. Question what makes the night good?  Weather permitting all together on the deck, some music and great food. It’s not what we are wearing 😀

[lisiamc]

1 minute ago, uktog said:

I wish they’d have rainbow nights. Would be so much less stressful add a new playlist and it would retick the boxes for me. Question what makes the night good?  Weather permitting all together on the deck, some music and great food. It’s not what we are wearing 😀

Great idea! I would love rainbow night. I don’t often wear white since it seems to attract disaster, and makes me look washed out. But rainbow, I could happily do!

[beatnix]

For me all this white creates a special athmosphere. I love it!

[Grandma Cruising]

3 hours ago, Rabo said:

White Night in Tromsø

July 8, 2019

Four beautiful ladies!

Thanks Rabo. I remember it well, especially as we were around at midnight that night and it was still light!

[Mackdogmolly]

16 hours ago, avw said:

It's not at all unusual to see a man in khaki pants, often worn with a white shirt

That’s what my DH wears 

[marinaro44]

5 hours ago, Mackdogmolly said:

That’s what my DH wears 

Ditto me.

[woodards]

On the Quest now. White night is on Friday in Bordeaux and haven’t brought anything white (never have TBH). 
 

First night evening meal in Discoveries was exceptional. Great service and food. Short wait to get seated but nothing major. 
 

Boarding was pretty straightforward 20 mins wait in queue for check in and then a short wait for an escort onto ship. Then straight into Discoveries for the safety briefing which took about 15 mins tops. 
 

Full lunch buffet was provided plus the Patio was open too. As far as we could tell everything was as per our previous experience with Azamara with exception of crew wearing masks. 
 

Very few guest mask wearers currently. So keeping everything crossed it stays that way.

 

Great to be back onboard after a three year hiatus with lots of familiar faces from a crew perspective.

[norn iron]

47 minutes ago, woodards said:

On the Quest now. White night is on Friday in Bordeaux and haven’t brought anything white (never have TBH). 
 

First night evening meal in Discoveries was exceptional. Great service and food. Short wait to get seated but nothing major. 
 

Boarding was pretty straightforward 20 mins wait in queue for check in and then a short wait for an escort onto ship. Then straight into Discoveries for the safety briefing which took about 15 mins tops. 
 

Full lunch buffet was provided plus the Patio was open too. As far as we could tell everything was as per our previous experience with Azamara with exception of crew wearing masks. 
 

Very few guest mask wearers currently. So keeping everything crossed it stays that way.

 

Great to be back onboard after a three year hiatus with lots of familiar faces from a crew perspective.

woodards, thanks for the update from Quest.

My sister and her hubby (for Uktog's benefit, a Wee Gee from Gifnock) are on board Quest for their first Az cruise. We had a What'sApp running commentary until around 21:30 last night and they seem to be loving it.

As they toured they ship after boarding they stopped at a few bars and met fellow passengers from Ayr and Glasgow so you can imagine what carnage that will lead to (see above) as the cruise continues.

 

However, this is what makes Azamara special. When we were onboard Onward in June we got talking to one of the senior officers and I explained about my sister and hubby having booked their first Az cruise. I was asked to write a hand written note welcoming them to their first Az cruise, and when they arrived onboard yesterday my handwritten note was waiting for them at their cabin.

[excitedofharpenden]

2 minutes ago, norn iron said:

woodards, thanks for the update from Quest.

My sister and her hubby (for Uktog's benefit, a Wee Gee from Gifnock) are on board Quest for their first Az cruise. We had a What'sApp running commentary until around 21:30 last night and they seem to be loving it.

As they toured they ship after boarding they stopped at a few bars and met fellow passengers from Ayr and Glasgow so you can imagine what carnage that will lead to (see above) as the cruise continues.

 

However, this is what makes Azamara special. When we were onboard Onward in June we got talking to one of the senior officers and I explained about my sister and hubby having booked their first Az cruise. I was asked to write a hand written note welcoming them to their first Az cruise, and when they arrived onboard yesterday my handwritten note was waiting for them at their cabin.

That's great. I'm sure they were thrilled to get that. 😎

 

Phil 

[Norn Iron Man]

2 hours ago, norn iron said:

 

However, this is what makes Azamara special. When we were onboard Onward in June we got talking to one of the senior officers and I explained about my sister and hubby having booked their first Az cruise. I was asked to write a hand written note welcoming them to their first Az cruise, and when they arrived onboard yesterday my handwritten note was waiting for them at their cabin.

What a lovely gesture!   I suppose some of the "bigger" lines would have charged for this plus an 18% gratuity. LOL

 

[thatbloominplace]

WHITE NIGHT

 

so glad to hear that white night is back. when i last checked with azamara they told me that they couldn't run them due to covid but hoped to have it back soon.

 

was the food as good as i remember with lobsters, shrimp, apps, carved roast beef, etc.

thanks,

steve

[Riocca]

Currently on Quest and in a CC suite this is the option now replacing the 4 half bottles of spirits.

 

 

And on the Ultimate Package this is the champagne offering in replacement for the NF.

 

 

[lisiamc]

8 minutes ago, Riocca said:

Currently on Quest and in a CC suite this is the option now replacing the 4 half bottles of spirits.

 

 

And on the Ultimate Package this is the champagne offering in replacement for the NF.

 

 

Have you had a chance to try that Champagne yet? What’s your verdict? I find the NF drinkable, but a bit too sweet for my taste.

[uktog]

The replacement is a much cheaper product based on UK prices. It’s £15.99 whereas Nicolas is £23.99 in Asda

[andrcan]

3 minutes ago, uktog said:

The replacement is a much cheaper product based on UK prices. It’s £15.99 whereas Nicolas is £23.99 in Asda

Same here in Canada. It’s $40 at SAQ whereas Nick is $55. 

[takemewithyou]

44 minutes ago, Riocca said:

Currently on Quest and in a CC suite this is the option now replacing the 4 half bottles of spirits.

 

 

And on the Ultimate Package this is the champagne offering in replacement for the NF.

 

 

Ugh!  And what happens if the two occupants in the suite like different spirits?

Could they have not sprung for two choices?

And now a downgrade in champagne?!

[floridafolks]

1 hour ago, Riocca said:

Currently on Quest and in a CC suite this is the option now replacing the 4 half bottles of spirits.

 

 

And on the Ultimate Package this is the champagne offering in replacement for the NF.

 

 

Last Spring on Quest, when they did not have NF, replacement was Veuve Cliquot- happy camper here then! Looks like downgrade with new replacement.

Edited August 31, 2022 by floridafolks

[lisiamc]

3 hours ago, takemewithyou said:

Ugh!  And what happens if the two occupants in the suite like different spirits?

Could they have not sprung for two choices?

And now a downgrade in champagne?!

I think that at least part of the ‘one bottle of liquor’ is that the smaller bottles that they used to offer two of are not easy to get right now. The Champagne choices, I can’t excuse. I like nice Champagne, and they need to pull their socks up.