The Traveling Man Posted August 6, 2023 #126 Share Posted August 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, doghog said: Sounds like a common cold symptoms. Unless it's a covid breakout and mandated by the ship, no way. Ounce of prevention vs. pound of cure. I really don't care for the look and feel of wearing a mask. I wore one every work day for more than a year during the pandemic. I'm glad that requirement is over. OTOH there are lots of illnesses which can be spread by those who are coughing, sneezing, etc. I would prefer not to get sick while on a cruise vacation, so I'll put up with a little inconvenience if it increases the odds of avoiding problems. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapcreator Posted August 6, 2023 #127 Share Posted August 6, 2023 2 hours ago, Trixie21 said: Thanks for posting these - much appreciated. were you able to order off any of the menus in any MDR? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doghog Posted August 6, 2023 #128 Share Posted August 6, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, The Traveling Man said: Ounce of prevention vs. pound of cure. I really don't care for the look and feel of wearing a mask. I wore one every work day for more than a year during the pandemic. I'm glad that requirement is over. OTOH there are lots of illnesses which can be spread by those who are coughing, sneezing, etc. I would prefer not to get sick while on a cruise vacation, so I'll put up with a little inconvenience if it increases the odds of avoiding problems. No argument. We were practicing the same precautions long before covid. Me (us) either. We didn't and still don't live in a bubble and only wore a mask when it was made mandatory no matter what we were doing, where we were going or how we were traveling. We still haven't had covid. We never wore a mask pre covid or during covid (unless forced to) and not starting now because others are coughing, sneezing, etc. Tapping out. Sorry @What A Market for going sideways on your cruise. Glad you have taken us along. 🍷 Edited August 6, 2023 by doghog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fly and Sail Posted August 6, 2023 #129 Share Posted August 6, 2023 I'm sandwiched in between two cough monsters who occupy the cabins next to mine. Not too concerned as I ventilate fresh air through the window all day and night plus shut off my air vent because of the noise. I feel bad for these two guys, it sounds horrible. I'm much more shocked about how many people ignore the staff at Oceanview Cafe reminding them about handwashing or disinfecting. They just walk straight to the buffet. IMHO it should be mandatory to do either or be denied access to the restaurant. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapcreator Posted August 7, 2023 #130 Share Posted August 7, 2023 15 hours ago, Crazy planning mom said: I am only seeing the kids menu on the app. That’s OK. I’m onboard and only seeing the kids menu for today. At some point during the day they’ll add the rest. It’s Chic Night. 💃🕺 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare What A Market Posted August 7, 2023 Author #131 Share Posted August 7, 2023 (edited) On 8/5/2023 at 6:30 PM, The Traveling Man said: @What A Market, Thank you for your review. We have been on three of the E class ships, with reservations on the fourth for February. When we have sailed in the Retreat, our go-to favorite restaurant has been Blu. Have you tried it yet? It's designed for Aqua class passengers, of course, but Retreat guests also can dine there when space is available. A big thank you for your post on this. Checked out Blu’s menu on the App and they were serving their version of Osso Buco for that very evening (we’ve had it before and really enjoyed ). I asked a Retreat Host to call down and check if the dish was gluten free. It was. And we were off! Goran, the Blu Maitre D, welcomed us upon arrival, apologizing a window table wasn’t available. We were happy to sit in a quieter area at the front of the restaurant anyway. The meal and service were exceptional start to finish. Edited August 7, 2023 by What A Market 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fly and Sail Posted August 7, 2023 #132 Share Posted August 7, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, What A Market said: Goran, the Blu Maitre D, welcomed us upon arrival, apologizing a window table wasn’t available. We were happy to sit in a quieter area at the front of the restaurant anyway. The meal and service were exceptional start to finish. All the windows of APEX BLU are obstructed by lifeboats, having a window seat there means nothing. Goran is excellent, such a nice guy! I already enjoyed his service on Solstice last year. Service was very good in general this time. Yesterday they had beef tartare on the menu and I just HAD to order two of them. Very well done! Edited August 7, 2023 by Fly and Sail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Traveling Man Posted August 7, 2023 #133 Share Posted August 7, 2023 5 hours ago, Fly and Sail said: Yesterday they had beef tartare on the menu and I just HAD to order two of them. Very well done! Wait a sec... Beef Tartare very well done? Isn't Beef Tartare supposed to be prepared rarer than rare?😉 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Traveling Man Posted August 7, 2023 #134 Share Posted August 7, 2023 8 hours ago, What A Market said: A big thank you for your post on this. Checked out Blu’s menu on the App and they were serving their version of Osso Buco for that very evening (we’ve had it before and really enjoyed ). I asked a Retreat Host to call down and check if the dish was gluten free. It was. And we were off! Goran, the Blu Maitre D, welcomed us upon arrival, apologizing a window table wasn’t available. We were happy to sit in a quieter area at the front of the restaurant anyway. The meal and service were exceptional start to finish. You're welcome. Glad to know you found my comments helpful. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Traveling Man Posted August 7, 2023 #135 Share Posted August 7, 2023 8 hours ago, What A Market said: Goran, the Blu Maitre D, welcomed us upon arrival, apologizing a window table wasn’t available. We were happy to sit in a quieter area at the front of the restaurant anyway. Blu also has an outdoor seating area. It only is available when the weather is nice, so you may not be able to take advantage of it on your current cruise. Only once during our times at Blu did they offer it, and then only after we had finished our main course. They invited us outside to enjoy our desserts as we watched the sunset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHawk1 Posted August 7, 2023 #136 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Thanks for the informative review. Will be on Apex next February, so enjoying the preview. The last few menus you've posted from Tuscan and Normandie look like the ones I remember from the Edge earlier this year. But that first one from the Cosmopolitan? That was just sad. I've seen better selection at an Applebees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdance Posted August 7, 2023 #137 Share Posted August 7, 2023 (edited) On 8/6/2023 at 11:55 AM, What A Market said: I used the masking emoji just to start a riot with those that enjoy such things. Lol But no, no masking really happening. Some people wearing masks as a personal choice, I guess. Very few. They probably did day one. Cool by me. Just new outbreaks in AUS/UK and very much upper respiratory, so hard to tell without testing. Always a personal decision as to what to do. Edited August 7, 2023 by Lastdance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare What A Market Posted August 8, 2023 Author #138 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Wow, last day of the cruise already. Today is a sea day and we are churning our way back to Amsterdam. Yesterday was Bergen. We had no plans other casual stroll into town to see some “sites” I identified from a free walking tour website. There are a number of covered food stalls on the water near the Bryggen historical neighborhood. The seafood, in particular, looked amazing. We tried some fish soup/stew at one stall. Really tasty. I was tempted to try the moose/deer burger at another stall, but passed. Wished now I had gone for it! Weather turned foul later in the afternoon. Strong winds and some rain. My Windy weather app showed we were going to experience some really strong winds and higher seas in the evening yesterday and throughout the day today. The Apex handles these really really well in my opinion. We did dinner again last night in Eden. Another awesome meal. I’ll past some more about that later. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare What A Market Posted August 8, 2023 Author #139 Share Posted August 8, 2023 It is WAY nicer on the Retreat Sundeck than I think people are thinking. No lounger hogging. Lol No wait for beverage service either! WooHoo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fly and Sail Posted August 8, 2023 #140 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Did you notice all the sodas are from South Africa? I wonder what's up with that!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare What A Market Posted August 8, 2023 Author #141 Share Posted August 8, 2023 23 minutes ago, Fly and Sail said: Did you notice all the sodas are from South Africa? I wonder what's up with that!? I didn’t notice. I will check it out on Heidi’s next Coke order. (And my Red Stripe order……😆) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapcreator Posted August 8, 2023 #142 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Cosmopolitan Restaurant Day 8 (Chic Night #2) Again, my apologies for the lighting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Traveling Man Posted August 8, 2023 #143 Share Posted August 8, 2023 5 hours ago, What A Market said: It is WAY nicer on the Retreat Sundeck than I think people are thinking. No lounger hogging. Lol No wait for beverage service either! WooHoo Amazing that they had Jamaican beer in Norway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fly and Sail Posted August 8, 2023 #144 Share Posted August 8, 2023 How was the North Sea today, rough? My parents took a ferry this afternoon and said people were getting sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted August 8, 2023 #145 Share Posted August 8, 2023 On 8/7/2023 at 5:14 AM, Fly and Sail said: All the windows of APEX BLU are obstructed by lifeboats, having a window seat there means nothing. Goran is excellent, such a nice guy! I already enjoyed his service on Solstice last year. Service was very good in general this time. Yesterday they had beef tartare on the menu and I just HAD to order two of them. Very well done! good to know that APEX BLU has same bad views as EDGE..Glad we booked an SV on APEX instead of AQ Class with BLU . Views from BLU on the BEYOND were amazing and hoping for same on ASCENT.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted August 8, 2023 #146 Share Posted August 8, 2023 On 8/7/2023 at 11:18 AM, The Traveling Man said: Blu also has an outdoor seating area. It only is available when the weather is nice, so you may not be able to take advantage of it on your current cruise. Only once during our times at Blu did they offer it, and then only after we had finished our main course. They invited us outside to enjoy our desserts as we watched the sunset. on EDGE is was not a pleasant area.. another reason curtains were kept closed.. good for sunset but not dining! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl94 Posted August 8, 2023 #147 Share Posted August 8, 2023 On 8/7/2023 at 10:14 AM, Fly and Sail said: Yesterday they had beef tartare on the menu and I just HAD to order two of them. Very well done! Beef tartare is a raw meat dish, basically you must have had a beefburger! https://www.aspicyperspective.com/ultimate-steak-tartare-recipe-beef-tartare/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fly and Sail Posted August 8, 2023 #148 Share Posted August 8, 2023 5 minutes ago, BigAl94 said: Beef tartare is a raw meat dish, basically you must have had a beefburger! https://www.aspicyperspective.com/ultimate-steak-tartare-recipe-beef-tartare/ The "Very well done" wasn't related to the dish but the performance of the kitchen and restaurant staff. 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Traveling Man Posted August 8, 2023 #149 Share Posted August 8, 2023 25 minutes ago, Fly and Sail said: The "Very well done" wasn't related to the dish but the performance of the kitchen and restaurant staff. 😄 I figured that. It just made for a humorous juxtaposition. 😉 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Traveling Man Posted August 8, 2023 #150 Share Posted August 8, 2023 50 minutes ago, hcat said: on EDGE is was not a pleasant area.. another reason curtains were kept closed.. good for sunset but not dining! It worked out well for us to have drinks and dessert there. You're probably right, though. It might not have been suitable for an entire meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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