alistairg Posted January 23, 2023 #51 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Hi, A couple of questions - 1. Do you provide COVID vaccination data when you board? There does not seem to be any way to provide it beforehand. 2. Our YC tickets give a check in time of 0900-1000, but we plan to check in at around 1600 so we can do things in Dubai in the morning. I assume this is not a problem in YC, it also says that embarkation closes two hours before departure which would be 2100. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted January 23, 2023 Author #52 Share Posted January 23, 2023 2 hours ago, perakcruiser said: Refreshments can also be rose water 😄 Not in my world!!! 😆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted January 23, 2023 Author #53 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Tonight’s show was broadway musicals. Started well with West Side Story and Singing in the Rain but then others I had no idea….very pretty dresses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted January 23, 2023 Author #54 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Disappointing night. We had dinner booked at BC and found they had allocated us a table out in the corridor … on other ships the outside tables are at least along the balustrade so you can look over etc, but on this ship they are right outside the restaurant so you look like some poor relation not allowed through the door. Not happy. Went to YC instead. Our butler has rebooked us in a few night’s time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted January 23, 2023 Author #55 Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 hour ago, alistairg said: Hi, A couple of questions - 1. Do you provide COVID vaccination data when you board? There does not seem to be any way to provide it beforehand. 2. Our YC tickets give a check in time of 0900-1000, but we plan to check in at around 1600 so we can do things in Dubai in the morning. I assume this is not a problem in YC, it also says that embarkation closes two hours before departure which would be 2100. Thanks Yes they just asked how many jabs you had had; and were not very interested in checking our paperwork! Checkin time not an issue but muster had to be done by 5 if you were onboard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatherb1958 Posted January 23, 2023 #56 Share Posted January 23, 2023 39 minutes ago, little britain said: Disappointing night. We had dinner booked at BC and found they had allocated us a table out in the corridor … on other ships the outside tables are at least along the balustrade so you can look over etc, but on this ship they are right outside the restaurant so you look like some poor relation not allowed through the door. Not happy. Went to YC instead. Our butler has rebooked us in a few night’s time. Enjoying your review so far. I hate those Butchers cut tables on the outside, too many people walking through trying to have a gander at what you are eating !! 😆 🤣. We leave on Thursday for our first YC experience on Grandiosa 😎. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunagoras Posted January 23, 2023 #57 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Wonderful review dear Little Britain! Have a wonderful cruise!... If it is not to ask too much: Can you know if "Coffee Emporium" or "Raj Polo Tea House" are, at least partially included in any of the drinks packages please? And can you provide their menus please? I'm mostly interesting on what can we have as a before dinner drink on Raj Polo as far as we listen to he nice piano music? Have a nice day!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssmea03 Posted January 24, 2023 #58 Share Posted January 24, 2023 9 hours ago, PompeySailor said: Isn’t it high up, see top right 👍🏻 That’s the one I was thinking of, 120v up high with a weather proof cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssmea03 Posted January 24, 2023 #59 Share Posted January 24, 2023 18 hours ago, little britain said: Day 2 Abu Dhabi Do you have any information about the film crew, what show is being filmed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted January 24, 2023 Author #60 Share Posted January 24, 2023 3 hours ago, ssmea03 said: Do you have any information about the film crew, what show is being filmed? Haven’t seen any sign of them… was hoping it was Susan Calman! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted January 24, 2023 Author #61 Share Posted January 24, 2023 12 hours ago, PompeySailor said: Isn’t it high up, see top right 👍🏻 We may need to go to spec savers…but can’t see it!? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted January 24, 2023 Author #62 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Spa prices. There is a separate men’s barbershop 💈 ( conveniently located next to the pub) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatherb1958 Posted January 24, 2023 #63 Share Posted January 24, 2023 9 hours ago, ssmea03 said: Do you have any information about the film crew, what show is being filmed? More than likely promo videos since the ship is now cruising with regular people rather than WAGS from the football 😆. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted January 24, 2023 Author #64 Share Posted January 24, 2023 13 hours ago, Nunagoras said: Wonderful review dear Little Britain! Have a wonderful cruise!... If it is not to ask too much: Can you know if "Coffee Emporium" or "Raj Polo Tea House" are, at least partially included in any of the drinks packages please? And can you provide their menus please? I'm mostly interesting on what can we have as a before dinner drink on Raj Polo as far as we listen to he nice piano music? Have a nice day!... Teas are included but not the afternoon tea 🫖 package. Don’t miss the cute little corridor between the Gin project and the Polo house full of informative info on the tea trade httpslogin.mscwifi.commealspdfQR_BX_RAJ-POLO-TEA-HOUSE-LIST_OTHER_DAYX_EN_1674557010.pdf.pdf 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted January 24, 2023 Author #65 Share Posted January 24, 2023 13 hours ago, Nunagoras said: Wonderful review dear Little Britain! Have a wonderful cruise!... If it is not to ask too much: Can you know if "Coffee Emporium" or "Raj Polo Tea House" are, at least partially included in any of the drinks packages please? And can you provide their menus please? I'm mostly interesting on what can we have as a before dinner drink on Raj Polo as far as we listen to he nice piano music? Have a nice day!... Coffee emporium included apart from one blend 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted January 24, 2023 Author #66 Share Posted January 24, 2023 La Pescaderia - with a little to go place too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted January 24, 2023 Author #67 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Amusements price list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted January 24, 2023 Author #68 Share Posted January 24, 2023 (edited) The buffet is spread over 2 decks with a glass walkway between the two sides - it also has some outside seating which is nice. I’d be wary of booking the cabins overlooking the promenade as the promenade is not fully open to the sky so some would be permanently in the shade and rather gloomy imho Edited January 24, 2023 by little britain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted January 24, 2023 Author #69 Share Posted January 24, 2023 As it’s formal night tonight I thought I’d try and jog off some of the wine weight I’ve no doubt added…. only to discover that there isn’t a running 🏃♀️ track on this ship! 🤷♀️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunagoras Posted January 24, 2023 #70 Share Posted January 24, 2023 40 minutes ago, little britain said: La Pescaderia - with a little to go place too Many thanks to the wonderful information Little Britain! It seems that the tea place will be among my favorite venues if I go on the ship!... And this "La Pescaderia" specialty restaurant concept is perhaps the most appealing on me. Realistically: Pan-Asian doesn't interest me. The Garden Kitchen or such, too expensive and not appealing as well, and I have tons of great steakhouses at walk distance from where I live. So now a place for fresh fish made to order is rare to find. Hope that the actual venue is really up to par with what's is expected!... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doones2 Posted January 25, 2023 #71 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Thank you Little Britain. You have been so informative. We all appreciate any information about this new ship. ⚓️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelleEpoque Posted January 25, 2023 #72 Share Posted January 25, 2023 On 1/21/2023 at 8:00 AM, little britain said: I really love their entertainment and class offerings. We’re sailing on this ship in the Med in July. Not sailing YC this time but we did get an Aurea suite. The ship looks elegant and sleek. Very modern contemporary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelleEpoque Posted January 25, 2023 #73 Share Posted January 25, 2023 On 1/22/2023 at 4:27 AM, kernow said: That gin menu looks great, I wouldn't know which to choose first. Looking at your balcony pic I don't think it's much different than the ones on Virtuosa. I think I may need to upgrade my drink package so I can try those gin concoctions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelleEpoque Posted January 25, 2023 #74 Share Posted January 25, 2023 14 hours ago, little britain said: Teas are included but not the afternoon tea 🫖 package. Don’t miss the cute little corridor between the Gin project and the Polo house full of informative info on the tea trade httpslogin.mscwifi.commealspdfQR_BX_RAJ-POLO-TEA-HOUSE-LIST_OTHER_DAYX_EN_1674557010.pdf.pdf 2.04 MB · 15 downloads What a great menu! And a nice selection of teas. I look forward to trying it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted January 25, 2023 Author #75 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 day! Big bucket list country for me! Early arrival - off the ship by 7am to be greeted by smiling faces all welcoming us to Saudi. First surprise was there were ladies working alongside the men at immigration- some without their face covered. Saudi is getting modern! I thought as a rich country it would be all manicured pavements and flowerbeds like Dubai, but it was rather dirty, a lot of rubbish and bits of tyre 🛞 all along the roadside. We had booked the Al Ahsa oasis trip. A 2hr drive to first stop at a souk. Again overwhelmed by the welcome and friendliness of people: shouting “ welcome to Saudi” out of their car windows and taking many photos of us foreigners! We had a fabulous lunch and then were driven to the impressive Qarah hill caves. A long 2.5 hr drive back. But what a day. You had to have a visa- could be purchased online for $22 and the ship printed it out for you. We got passport stamped in and out. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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