Rare lv2cruisgrl Posted March 7, 2022 Author #26 Share Posted March 7, 2022 19 hours ago, mac_tlc said: I am guessing that they need to wait for some reason, and needed to get out of the way of the Rotterdam, which is farther down the channel and now leaving. mac_tlc Right after we started to pull away from the dock there was a medical emergency. So we were delayed while waiting for ambulance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare grouchomarx Posted March 7, 2022 #27 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Just got off Edge yesterday! Most wonderful cruise ever! Even better than the first time last October. Have a wonderful cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KKB Posted March 7, 2022 #28 Share Posted March 7, 2022 3 hours ago, lovrccl said: Right after we started to pull away from the dock there was a medical emergency. So we were delayed while waiting for ambulance. We had a cruise where Dad ended up in the medical center b4 departure. They held the ship until he was given the all clear! HAVE FUN!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted March 7, 2022 #29 Share Posted March 7, 2022 On 3/6/2022 at 1:15 PM, mac_tlc said: We board on the 27th. Hope capacity is still reduced. Wonder if Joao came back to the Edge in the Retreat? mac_tlc Joao is now on the Summit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarCat88 Posted March 8, 2022 #30 Share Posted March 8, 2022 On 3/6/2022 at 3:18 PM, countess5 said: Looking at you from our hotel room. What hotel are you staying at? I like the view! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangoer2 Posted March 8, 2022 #31 Share Posted March 8, 2022 On 3/6/2022 at 5:18 PM, countess5 said: Looking at you from our hotel room. Which hotel if you don't mind me asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lv2cruisgrl Posted March 8, 2022 Author #32 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Tonight was first Chic night. I have to say people dressed nice but almost no suits on men, and mostly cocktail dresses or nice pants/blouse for women. Since covid most of the cruises we have been on have been the same. So far all is well, a bit windy and 10 ft swells. Heading to San Juan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted March 8, 2022 #33 Share Posted March 8, 2022 (edited) 12 hours ago, jelayne said: Joao is now on the Summit. Thanks! We had Houssain, Joao and Amber twice in the Fall. Really personable folks. Has some great conversations since it was just after the restart. Seems like they all are back on smaller ships. I know Joao was hoping his wife would be on a ship by the time he returned after the holidays. Hopefully that are together on Summit. Its interesting —- on over 40 cruises, there have been maybe two of three crew members I remember years later. But the Edge crew after the restart seemed different. Maybe it was the circumstances, maybe the reduced capacity. We also hope that Jose is back in Luminae by our sailing. We have sailed with him three times and hope to make it four. mac_tlc Edited March 8, 2022 by mac_tlc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare countess5 Posted March 8, 2022 #34 Share Posted March 8, 2022 13 hours ago, GarCat88 said: What hotel are you staying at? I like the view! Hilton Marina would not stay there again, was ok for two nights but I would place it as a moderate motel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarCat88 Posted March 9, 2022 #35 Share Posted March 9, 2022 10 hours ago, countess5 said: Hilton Marina would not stay there again, was ok for two nights but I would place it as a moderate motel. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare morpheusofthesea Posted March 9, 2022 #36 Share Posted March 9, 2022 On 3/6/2022 at 11:41 AM, lovrccl said: On Edge with 1200 guests! So far so good. 1200 guests...how many in the Retreat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangoer2 Posted March 9, 2022 #37 Share Posted March 9, 2022 23 hours ago, countess5 said: Hilton Marina would not stay there again, was ok for two nights but I would place it as a moderate motel. That is so interesting. ..... Even after the remodel? We book there every cruise out of FLL, upper floor, water view, but our view of the X pier/ships was generally blocked by pier equipment....haven't been there since the reno but it was quite nice then in the room and the pool area. Lobby needed work for sure. Where was your room located to get such a good pic of the ship sailing away? We've been looking at other hotels but not finding the greatest reviews anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazey Posted March 9, 2022 #38 Share Posted March 9, 2022 We usually stay at Hilton Marina as it has easy access to the water boat. However, the past few visits the restaurant was closed and they have a buffet for breakfast and one has to eat in a tent. Also the bar at night by the pool is small and food is not good and service is poor. It always feels like a hotel comparable to a Best Western(lobby is redone but everything seems cold). We are trying the Renaissance(Marriott) just up the street this Saturday and it is close to a nice restaurant called Boatyard. We miss Grille 66 which closed last year but the Boatyard has seating by the docks and good menu. Nice vibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangoer2 Posted March 9, 2022 #39 Share Posted March 9, 2022 1 minute ago, dazey said: We usually stay at Hilton Marina as it has easy access to the water boat. However, the past few visits the restaurant was closed and they have a buffet for breakfast and one has to eat in a tent. Also the bar at night by the pool is small and food is not good and service is poor. It always feels like a hotel comparable to a Best Western(lobby is redone but everything seems cold). We are trying the Renaissance(Marriott) just up the street this Saturday and it is close to a nice restaurant called Boatyard. We miss Grille 66 which closed last year but the Boatyard has seating by the docks and good menu. Nice vibe. yes...I agree with the 'Boatyard' dining and the water taxi, also the proximity to the port (one night stay). So the tent is now the restaurant? They must still be in reno and yes, the pool dining is not fine dining...just a quick bite works....and so busy it doesn't have fast service. I'll look into the Marriott but really, all I want is high up ocean view balcony with a view of ships coming and going....and....a hotel quality experience. Sorry OP... I hijacked the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazey Posted March 9, 2022 #40 Share Posted March 9, 2022 In response to Oceangoer2, the restaurant is no longer there. The buffet is in a large empty banquet room. They are building an extension by the dock which was ongoing in November when we were there. Not sure if when construction is done the restaurant will return. Love walking along the dock and seeing the hugh yachts. If only I could get on one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lv2cruisgrl Posted March 10, 2022 Author #41 Share Posted March 10, 2022 22 hours ago, morpheusofthesea said: 1200 guests...how many in the Retreat? Not sure if all suites are full but I can say Luminae is not crowded at 6:30! We were in the lounge one day at 3:30 and again not bad! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangoer2 Posted March 10, 2022 #42 Share Posted March 10, 2022 (edited) 23 hours ago, dazey said: In response to Oceangoer2, the restaurant is no longer there. The buffet is in a large empty banquet room. They are building an extension by the dock which was ongoing in November when we were there. Not sure if when construction is done the restaurant will return. Love walking along the dock and seeing the hugh yachts. If only I could get on one! Would spoil you forever...we saw one on our last visit which was more than a yacht and looked quite military. Edited March 10, 2022 by Oceangoer2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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