Rare Deeliteful Posted January 19, 2023 #1 Share Posted January 19, 2023 This post was recognized by LauraS! "And another from Deeliteful! Thank you for generously sharing your time at sea with everyone at Cruise Critic!" Deeliteful was awarded the badge '"Live from...."' and 5 points. Hello everyone I’m here again after my TA review from the Jewel. I will be boarding Explorer on Saturday but have a bit of a journey to get there from the UK! So today I start from my home in Harrogate, Yorkshire getting the train from Leeds to Manchester airport (where they are currently moving snow from the runways!) to fly to London Heathrow this evening. I will be staying at the Radisson hotel near Terminal 5 and then flying to Miami tomorrow afternoon. I won’t bore you with more until I get to Miami but will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Safe and happy travels to the rest of my shipmates. Cheers Pat 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted January 19, 2023 #2 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Looking forward to this. Safe travels to you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare moposh Posted January 19, 2023 #3 Share Posted January 19, 2023 I'm flying on the Explorer in April to the ABC Islands. Have a great time! I look forward to your review. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fa-Li Posted January 19, 2023 #4 Share Posted January 19, 2023 I did this cruise just before the shut down in 2020 and it was great! Wishing you safe and wonderful travels! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddybear231 Posted January 19, 2023 #5 Share Posted January 19, 2023 I will be on this same sailing in March, following along! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celoplyr Posted January 19, 2023 #6 Share Posted January 19, 2023 3 hours ago, moposh said: I'm flying on the Explorer in April to the ABC Islands. Have a great time! I look forward to your review. Try not to fly too high, you may clear the balcony railings. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SteelCityCruiser10 Posted January 19, 2023 #7 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Following .. Just got off an 8 night on EX. It was ABC minus the B lol 🍻 Cheers Happy Sailing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clochette Posted January 19, 2023 #8 Share Posted January 19, 2023 looking forward to your review, safe travel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager70 Posted January 19, 2023 #9 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Looking forward to your review. Doing same itinerary in April. Can’t wait! Safe travels & have a great cruise. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare moposh Posted January 19, 2023 #10 Share Posted January 19, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, moposh said: I'm flying on the Explorer in April to the ABC Islands. Have a great time! I look forward to your review. That doesn't make sense, does it? Don't know what I was thinking. I guess I meant cruising. Oh well. 😍 Edited January 19, 2023 by moposh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare moposh Posted January 19, 2023 #11 Share Posted January 19, 2023 2 hours ago, celoplyr said: Try not to fly too high, you may clear the balcony railings. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montanagirlalways Posted January 19, 2023 #12 Share Posted January 19, 2023 There is a cute boutique store in Curacao called Meow. It over the pedestrian bridge. Also in Bonnaire they sell these delicious wafers with caramel in the center called- Stroopwaffels. I get them from the grocery store there. The ABC islands are my favorite. Just beautiful! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgmn Posted January 19, 2023 #13 Share Posted January 19, 2023 9 hours ago, Deeliteful said: Hello everyone I’m here again after my TA review from the Jewel. I will be boarding Explorer on Saturday but have a bit of a journey to get there from the UK! So today I start from my home in Harrogate, Yorkshire getting the train from Leeds to Manchester airport (where they are currently moving snow from the runways!) to fly to London Heathrow this evening. I will be staying at the Radisson hotel near Terminal 5 and then flying to Miami tomorrow afternoon. I won’t bore you with more until I get to Miami but will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Safe and happy travels to the rest of my shipmates. Cheers Pat Safe travels. I heard on the news this morning that Manchester Airport was closed due snow clearing. Hope you weren't delayed too long and that you have a good flight tomorrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havin'fun Posted January 20, 2023 #14 Share Posted January 20, 2023 looking forward to tagging along 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sara mom Posted January 21, 2023 #15 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Looking forward to your report! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Deeliteful Posted January 21, 2023 Author #16 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Hi All Here in Miami getting ready to board soon! Manchester cleared their runways so flight to London was fine. London to Miami flight was good too. Stayed at Eurostar Langford hotel in downtown Miami last night and definitely recommend. Their restaurant is Spanish and enjoyed some tapas and a margarita mule last night. Just enjoying breakfast and will sort out an Uber to take me to the port. Catch you all later xx Pat 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Deeliteful Posted January 21, 2023 Author #17 Share Posted January 21, 2023 On board in super quick time despite the line being the longest I’ve seen to board. One of the benefits of the Key, I was through in less than 5 minutes avoiding the line completely (which you would do too if you were Pinnacle or in a suite!) I realise it is easier to buy the Key if you’re solo and buying the internet anyway, which is what I do. Doubt if you’ll see the Solarium this quiet again 😂 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SteelCityCruiser10 Posted January 21, 2023 #18 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Solarium was packed most of the time last week. Carlington will fix you up with a nice beverage if he’s still working that bar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welly9 Posted January 21, 2023 #19 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Is this the last cruise for the Xplorer before she gets refurbed>? Sailing in March, apparently the 2nd cruise out from her return. Plans for the ABC islands? Son is playing hockey in Nottingham, EIHL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Deeliteful Posted January 21, 2023 Author #20 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Yes it is the last cruise before revamp x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Deeliteful Posted January 21, 2023 Author #21 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) Key lunch in the dining room was very nice. Menu attached and my choices but forgot when it came to dessert, hence a bite taken out! 😂 Rooms ready at 1 pm. I am on 8611 a promenade room as no balcony available.I could have tried to Royal up but think I’d rather spend the money in the casino or bars! I don’t buy the drink package as I get the 4 vouchers as Diamond and if I need more drinks I’m happy to buy them. I definitely wouldn’t get my monies worth with the package. Pics showing dining room, my room, view from room and lunch. See you later at the Pool party where a few of us are meeting up at the Pool bar . Edited January 21, 2023 by Deeliteful 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Deeliteful Posted January 21, 2023 Author #22 Share Posted January 21, 2023 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Deeliteful Posted January 21, 2023 Author #23 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Yes it is the last cruise before revamp x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager70 Posted January 21, 2023 #24 Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Deeliteful said: You picked the same lunch choices I would have! Looks yummy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin can Posted January 22, 2023 #25 Share Posted January 22, 2023 16 hours ago, Deeliteful said: Yes it is the last cruise before revamp x If you hear anything about what they may be doing during the refurb and could let us know that would be great. Have a great cruise 😀 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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