Rare Cruise Raider Posted July 15, 2023 #276 Share Posted July 15, 2023 17 hours ago, Teechur said: Kimo's is my favorite restaurant in Maui and we go there often. It is a sister restaurant to Duke's and part of the TS Restaurant Group. Hawaii and California Locations | T S Restaurants About once a year we go to Mama's Fish House to spend stupid amounts of money, and while the atmosphere is sublime, I don't think the food is any better than Kimo's. Have you tried Kimo's Hula Pie? We always go to Kimo’s as well .. it my absolute favorite restaurant. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echoshipmate Posted July 15, 2023 #277 Share Posted July 15, 2023 15 hours ago, startedwithamouse said: We did the same, Matt O was our CD! I remember well, great guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted July 15, 2023 #278 Share Posted July 15, 2023 At some point on your way back to LA, you may encounter a weakening Hurricane Calvin. Fortunately, you will be south of him on your way to Ensenada. The seas may be a little rougher than normal. Malama Pono https://www.kitv.com/news/top-stories/tracking-hurricane-calvin-calvin-intensifies-into-a-category-3-storm/article_b874ce86-2257-11ee-9115-e39c969f527f.html 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted July 15, 2023 Author #279 Share Posted July 15, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, cr8tiv1 said: At some point on your way back to LA, you may encounter a weakening Hurricane Calvin. Fortunately, you will be south of him on your way to Ensenada. The seas may be a little rougher than normal. Malama Pono https://www.kitv.com/news/top-stories/tracking-hurricane-calvin-calvin-intensifies-into-a-category-3-storm/article_b874ce86-2257-11ee-9115-e39c969f527f.html We have been monitoring the hurricane. Today it is supposed to go from a Cat 2 to a Cat 3 hurricane. Captain has yet to comment on the storm. I think he will today as we leave Kauai. I agree with you that we will definitely feel the rough seas associated with the storm. Buckle-up Buttercup! 🌊 Edited July 15, 2023 by LACruiser88 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt1701a Posted July 15, 2023 #280 Share Posted July 15, 2023 16 hours ago, theloo said: We did not have a ship excursion. We waited in line to get shuttle group 3. We were prepared to get a later shuttle, but got lucky. What time did you get stand in line for a ticket, and what time did you get off the boat? I am trying to see if an 11:30 snorkel tour is doable (45 minutes away). Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted July 16, 2023 Author #281 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Super fun day at the beach today in Nawiliwili Bay. We walked from the ship, an easy 15 minute stroll, to the beach in front of the Marriott's Royal Sonesta Hotel. The weather was perfect with a slight breeze. In the above photo, our ship is behind the trees. If you look closely in the above photo you can see our ship through the trees. In front of Duke's, we rented 4 beach chairs and 2 umbrellas ($50 for 2 chairs and an umbrella). 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikjr Posted July 16, 2023 #282 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Anyone catch the Rainbow this morning? It was impressive 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted July 16, 2023 Author #283 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Just now leaving Nawiliwili. Captain made an announcement that we were a bit late leaving because they were waiting for four passengers that decided to disembark today without informing Princess. No bueno!!! He also said that we should be swinging fairly South of Calvin, but will be having larger swells on our 2nd sea day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted July 16, 2023 Author #284 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Hurricane Calvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted July 16, 2023 #285 Share Posted July 16, 2023 53 minutes ago, LACruiser88 said: Just now leaving Nawiliwili. Captain made an announcement that we were a bit late leaving because they were waiting for four passengers that decided to disembark today without informing Princess. No bueno!!! He also said that we should be swinging fairly South of Calvin, but will be having larger swells on our 2nd sea day. Wow...Disembarked without telling Princess? I wonder if they did that to avoid the PVSA? DIdn't security notice that were talking off their luggage? Hmmm...very suspicious. You captured a perfect ānuenue. Colors were brilliant. Have a safe journey home. From your reports, you really do know how to enjoy the beauty of the islands. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted July 16, 2023 Author #286 Share Posted July 16, 2023 26 minutes ago, cr8tiv1 said: Wow...Disembarked without telling Princess? I wonder if they did that to avoid the PVSA? DIdn't security notice that were talking off their luggage? Hmmm...very suspicious. They must of had minimal luggage??? I guess they could have hidden stuff in large beach bags. Princess should have their credit card and passport info so they will be hit with PVSA fines? 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted July 16, 2023 Author #287 Share Posted July 16, 2023 We have another quarantine cabin, this one is 3 doors down from our cabin. They have their breakfast order on their door. 🥺 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted July 16, 2023 #288 Share Posted July 16, 2023 I’m not surprised. Your cruise is now 9-10 days in. Passengers boarded with active Covid. 5 sea days. Hawaii has a very low Covid rate compared to the mainland. Too close for my comfort level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogladyrider Posted July 16, 2023 #289 Share Posted July 16, 2023 @LACruiser88...thank you so much for this fantastic live review! We are taking our FIRST cruise to Hawaii in Jan-Feb 2024 on HAL. Your beach day today is exactly what I have on our schedule as well so thank you so much for the lovely photos! Having cruised the Caribbean more times than I can count we are venturing out now that we are retired and wintering in Yuma AZ cruising from San Diego. Sorry to hear about the illnesses on board, hope it misses your cabin for sure. Susan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted July 16, 2023 Author #290 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted July 16, 2023 Author #291 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Btw, for those that enjoy the Chef's Table, on the Emerald they are having them in Sabatini's. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltwaterDaffy Posted July 16, 2023 #292 Share Posted July 16, 2023 11 hours ago, LACruiser88 said: We have another quarantine cabin, this one is 3 doors down from our cabin. They have their breakfast order on their door. 🥺 It doesn't mean they have covid. Could be several reasons. Think about it. They may just not want to bend over that far with their empty trays. 😃 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted July 16, 2023 #293 Share Posted July 16, 2023 I’ve also read that norovirus is affecting more cruises now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phabric Posted July 16, 2023 #294 Share Posted July 16, 2023 12 minutes ago, SaltwaterDaffy said: It doesn't mean they have covid. Could be several reasons. Think about it. They may just not want to bend over that far with their empty trays. 😃 😄 They would have to move the stool each time entering/exiting the cabin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltwaterDaffy Posted July 16, 2023 #295 Share Posted July 16, 2023 1 hour ago, phabric said: They would have to move the stool each time entering/exiting the cabin. Easy enough. I was just kidding but the first time I encountered this in the hallway a year ago my first thought was a mobility issue like bending over. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltwaterDaffy Posted July 16, 2023 #296 Share Posted July 16, 2023 First time I've taken a picture of a constellation from the ship. The top right star I think is actually a satellite 🛰 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellipooh Posted July 16, 2023 #297 Share Posted July 16, 2023 53 minutes ago, SaltwaterDaffy said: First time I've taken a picture of a constellation from the ship. The top right star I think is actually a satellite 🛰 Nice! Was this on your own? I took a Mexican Riviera cruise where the offered a midnight class topside, it was kinda fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted July 16, 2023 #298 Share Posted July 16, 2023 1 hour ago, SaltwaterDaffy said: First time I've taken a picture of a constellation from the ship. The top right star I think is actually a satellite 🛰 Could also be International Space Station. I was in the right spot at the right time (Death Valley) when the Shuttle/orbiter separated from the ISS. Amazing. https://spotthestation.nasa.gov/tracking_map.cfm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltwaterDaffy Posted July 16, 2023 #299 Share Posted July 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Ellipooh said: Nice! Was this on your own? I took a Mexican Riviera cruise where the offered a midnight class topside, it was kinda fun Yes. Last night around 9pm off the balcony. I've always wanted to go to a stargazing event but they are past my bedtime. 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltwaterDaffy Posted July 16, 2023 #300 Share Posted July 16, 2023 1 hour ago, cr8tiv1 said: Could also be International Space Station. I was in the right spot at the right time (Death Valley) when the Shuttle/orbiter separated from the ISS. Amazing. https://spotthestation.nasa.gov/tracking_map.cfm I had an app for that when I lived in Tahoe. It notified you when it was coming. I should download it again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now