LIVE Norwaylady sails on Edge World Cruise from Rome to Singapore 30.10 to 25.11.23 , 26.night

[Norwaylady]

Guest vs Officers 💥🙌🏻

The officers are the champions🏆🏆🏆

 

Today they “fired” up the OceanView lunch. 

I saw a lady walking out carry a full plate of chocolate dipped things🍫🍬🍭🍩

So I said to Mr, today is the chocolate fountain day😁

Mr took a walk to have a look🤩

He said it was chocolate fountain but nothing I enjoy to dip😝

The dessert department had really worked, lots of big cakes and lots of sweets 🍭 (I’m not very happy for to sweet and sugary thing) So they look smashing🤩 but it’s not my 😋🙃

He returned by a plate of melon 🍉🥰

 

So back to attention to details…. I know, I’m like a eagle 🦅 vision on this… can’t help it😂🤗 

There is a sun lounger on deck 15, it started out containing a small problem, the seating was not in its track. They have not fixed it during the cruise. The chair is now more broken and the seating is loose and worse than it was 5 days ago….

This is a chair they stack and un stack daily. 

 

The doorknobs on deck 4 aft is having a harder time😵‍💫 One is completely off now and some of the others are hanging down🫠

 

I don’t know if it’s changed or due to the length of this sailing. But usually we receive a flower/rose in the stateroom🌹. We have seen very few fresh flowers onboard. So not a big problem or anything that ruined the sailing😂😂 just a observation🙃

 

Today’s canapés arrived when we arrived at our door: 

 

They went on the Edge of Beyond to Ascend and Apex the canapés😂😂😂

(If you don’t get it… google the meaning of each ship🥸)  Cheers for X🥂 

 

We only had some fruit around 13.30 so we opted for scones in OceanViews Afternoon snack. (I must say, they have really good scones on this sailing. They are very good indeed😋😊😋) 

 

After our little snack party on the terrace it’s time to go downstairs to get ready for evening chic! 

You know what dinner it is??? 

🦞🦞🦞Lobster night🦞🦞🦞 

[countess5]

1 hour ago, Norwaylady said:

They went on the Edge of Beyond to Ascend and Apex the canapés😂😂😂

(If you don’t get it… google the meaning of each ship🥸)  Cheers for X🥂 

You really have to talk to your steward about those canapé’s next leg! 😩

 

They have looked so sorry every day…… 

 

We like cheese so we have always requested a selection of them with some fruit. 

 

Cheers! 

[upwarduk]

1 hour ago, Norwaylady said:

But usually we receive a flower/rose in the stateroom🌹. We have seen very few fresh flowers onboard.

We were not given the usual flower on Chic night on Silhouette 30/09/23( We were Elite + for the first time on this sailing).No bottle of wine either!😱

They had obviously been on the previous sailing, as I saw one on the corridor.

 

[Jim_Iain]

1 hour ago, upwarduk said:

We were not given the usual flower on Chic night on Silhouette 30/09/23( We were Elite + for the first time on this sailing).No bottle of wine either!😱

They had obviously been on the previous sailing, as I saw one on the corridor.

 

Maybe you should stop by Captain's Club office and inquire about it or put in the attention to detail form.   The form is now available on-line -  usually a QR code in daily around day 2 or 3.

[Norwaylady]

Tonight’s show is production show: A summer nights dream

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The aerialist is really shining in this show and it’s a technical difficult show. 

Really great🤩👍🏻

[Norwaylady]

13 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

Maybe you should stop by Captain's Club office and inquire about it or put in the attention to detail form.   The form is now available on-line -  usually a QR code in daily around day 2 or 3.

They had the barcode listed from day 3 to 11 in the Cruise Compass daily🙃

 

For me personally it’s not a big problem, it’s more just a observation😌

 

But what’s is more bothersome is the missing transit pass and b2b letter issue. 
It was solved but it’s just irritating🫤

 

 

[Jim_Iain]

17 minutes ago, Norwaylady said:

They had the barcode listed from day 3 to 11 in the Cruise Compass daily🙃

 

For me personally it’s not a big problem, it’s more just a observation😌

 

But what’s is more bothersome is the missing transit pass and b2b letter issue. 
It was solved but it’s just irritating🫤

 

 

 

I agree.    That is why the "Attention to Detail" may be the proper method.   It's the little things that differentiate a "Premium" experience vs. just an experience.  If they are not aware of a failure like you described they will not fix the root problem.

[Jim_Iain]

I was just checking your progress on Cruise Mapper ---- Hope you enjoy Abu Dhabi.   When there we took a tour to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque  -  Incredible.

[cinderellen]

15 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

 

I agree.    That is why the "Attention to Detail" may be the proper method.   It's the little things that differentiate a "Premium" experience vs. just an experience.  If they are not aware of a failure like you described they will not fix the root problem.

Jim, I used the QR code for a couple items on our recent TA and wondered if anyone paid attention to them. I complimented a couple staff members and also pointed out that this was the first time in 17 sailings where we didn’t receive a bottle of sparkling wine (although we did have glasses). Also mentioned some disappointments with Blu. On the last day, as we were disembarking, one of those staff members I complimented, found us to thank us. So at least I know they read the good stuff. 🙃

[Lastdance]

I am regretting not being onboard for the first b2b, but there will be another time to make up for everything.  It looks like you are having such an awesome time, even with the snafu’s that create more of your time to fix.  I always say that details make the difference!  Thanks for the photos of Muscat, as that is a place that I’ve never been.  I have a friend who taught in Abu Dhabi; she loved it there, but now is in KL enjoying all the side trips.

 

Those people who were upset about the cakes should not be able to have another piece due to their outbursts...”no cake for you!"

Enjoy~

[theopup]

2 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

Maybe you should stop by Captain's Club office and inquire about it or put in the attention to detail form.   The form is now available on-line -  usually a QR code in daily around day 2 or 3.

Always good advice and suggestions Jim

[Norwaylady]

1 hour ago, Jim_Iain said:

I was just checking your progress on Cruise Mapper ---- Hope you enjoy Abu Dhabi.   When there we took a tour to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque  -  Incredible.

We are looking forward😁

We have visited Abu Dhabi before. 
First visit was in 2011🙃

When I brought the Queen aka my mother in February 2020 we did The Mosque, Louvre museum and Qasar Al watan castle. So we are “known” in the area after several visits🙂

 

Tomorrows plan is Emirates Palace, it’s the only thing we have not visited/done in Abu Dhabi. (We have  had lunch at IKEA on Sir Yas island also😂😂) 

 

We have an arrangement there, so we are asking to higher gods that immigration is easygoing tomorrow morning😇 

[Norwaylady]

Tonight’s dinner was in Normandie. 

Well, where to start? 

 

We got a table boxed in. Not my preference and first choice. 

Tonight’s service: 

Service was not bad, but showing big signs of overwhelmed staff situation. 

No refill of water. (My glass was empty from the starter was empty on my plate, no refill until we walked out) I asked but no water. 

Wine was not asked/service before we had finished our starter. 

It was obvious a staff shortage.

 

 

 

Mr had salmon, kale salad and lobster🦞 (thank you me for ordering lobster 🦞🙃😂) 

 

 

I went for salmon, lobster and risotto (I know my Mr…. I’m starving on lobster nights😂😂😂) 

 

The salmon was very good👍🏻 

Mr said his kale salad was excellent. 

The lobster 🦞 was really not big tonight. My picture in the shells 🐚 lie. When the meat was out it was not much meat. 
Mr commented: This is definitely not legal to fish at home…. (In Norway the lobster has a minimum requirement before you can catch it. It must be at least 25cm )

 

So he had my portion of lobster 🦞 and I ordered the Risotto. 

 

The lobster tasted good and was perfectly prepared. Just very tiny.

 

The risotto was okay. Who decided to make it vegan🙈 Vegan Parmesan do not taste as ordinary cheese 🧀🧐 

 

For dessert: 

 

We went for sorbet and ice cream. 

I ordered macchiato and it arrived perfect😌

 

 

After dinner it was bedtime….

[Norwaylady]

Cruise Compass Abu Dhabi Day 14.

 

Immigration inspection paperwork: 

NO time estimates!!!!! 🤯🤯🤯

 

We have a designated meeting time at Emirate’s palace 09.30. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[upwarduk]

13 hours ago, Lastdance said:

Those people who were upset about the cakes should not be able to have another piece due to their outbursts...”no cake for you!"

Enjoy~

I wanted vegetables, NOT extra carbohydrates! 😱

They were specifically ordered thereafter.

Never had to do that before.

[Norwaylady]

Abu Dhabi

 

So our immigration letter said group 16. 

It no time estimates and we had booked a time for our visit to Emirates Palace…😳

 

We went up for breakfast at 07.30 in OceanView. It was not crowded and not to busy. 

They stated to call immigration groups 1+2 on the second of 07.00. 

When we finished breakfast at 08.10 they called group 6+7…. So we where not very happy… 

 

At 08.30 we decided to just head down and hope for the best….

There where nobody in long queue, and people in early groups not proceeding ashore returned to the ship…

So we went straight off the ship and into the terminal. Nobody in line and 2seconds to pass thru immigration, stamp and delivery of passport….

 

We walked straight out to a 🚕 taxi and was at emirates palace at 09.03🤩 Taxi from port to Emirates Palace is around 45 dirham. Starting price from port/airport/event is 20 dirham.

 

If you book by your self, remember to have your booking ready for inspection in the driveway😌 (same if you go to Burj Al Arab in Dubai) They check all cars arriving before they are allowed to continue to the entrance. 

 

We had booked the tour of Emirates Palace. It’s 150 Dirham pr person. It includes a guided tour on the property outside and inside. 

 

 

 

 

 

They have 🐝 on the property, so the honey 🍯 is local💛

 

 

 

We where the only guests on our tour 

We drove a golf car around the outdoor areas and walked around in the hotel. 

 

We visited a 3-bedroom palace suite. 

The rooms are big and really heavily decorated in a tasteful way. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All palace suites has a view to either the ocean or Royal Palace (neighbour property) 

 

The carpets are hand woven, a gift from Thailand 🇹🇭 

 

Each carpet weight 1000kg. 

 

The tour ended by a golden cappuccino in Episodes café. 

 

 

 

YES, it’s real gold💛

 

We decided have a pice of palace cake together by our coffee🥂❤️

 

Cheers to a great way to start our day! 

 

 

 

 

after our extraordinary start of the day, Mr took a Clark Kent for next adventure….

 

[Norwaylady]

So after the our adventure on Emirates Palace it was time to arrive back in reality😂😎

 

We walked from Emirates Palace to Abu Dhabi Mall. 

It’s very nice to walk along the Corniche beach. It’s several areas for swimming and enjoying the sun. 

 

We walked by the memorial site, it’s only a few hundred meters from Emirates Palace.

 

Then we continued on Corniche beach walk. 

 

 

 

Halfway Mr was ready for a dip in the ocean😎

After our little swim, it was time to continue to Abu Dhabi Mall. 

The shuttle to the ship arrived when we walked up to the mall, so went straight back to the ship. 

We arrived back onboard 15.55 so a decent day out for a walk and fresh air on land😎

[vickykay]

Absolutely beautiful photos!

[Norwaylady]

So the “Japanese” quick tourist guide for those that has not visited Abu Dhabi! 

(We have visited several times, so that’s why we didn’t go now) 

 

I must say that the most important is the Mosque, Qasar Al Watan and Louvre museum… All beautiful! 

 

I will give you some hints…. 

 

Louvre

 

 

Grand Mosque 🕌 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Qasar Al Watan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So plenty of teasers to Abu Dhabi 

[Lastdance]

8 hours ago, upwarduk said:

I wanted vegetables, NOT extra carbohydrates! 😱

They were specifically ordered thereafter.

Never had to do that before.

I have done that for two years, as they give you hardly any at all...bring on the veggies!

 

At least we are seeing beautiful photos in Abu Dhabi!🕌

Edited November 12, 2023 by Lastdance

[Norwaylady]

So after our stop in Al Bacio for some coffee, club soda and a coconut macron it was time to go upstairs….

The dreaded packing🤪😂😂😂

YES, b2b is hard work! 
 

Todays canapés had arrived…

This is not Edge Chefs choice I think… since all canapés are similar on all ships, this is the corporate “set” menu. Should I suggest that corporate consider more artistic freedom to the local chefs onboard🙃😅
 

The b2b letter I got from the concierge… hopefully it’s the correct letter😆

 

All packed, prepped and ready for moving tomorrow😁

Thank you to Mustofa for excellent service❤️ Stateroom and everything in-room from him has always delivered❤️👍🏻 10/10

 

Mr was “sacrificed” for the passport pickup line😂😂😂😘 Chaos under control😅🤓

 

Tonight’s show is The Barricade Boys🎶

 

 

 

 

 

 

They delivered tonight🤩🎶🎶

Last show was great, but tonight they did the “party” edition. Oh my🎶🤩❤️

 

Captain Matt was on stage after the show⚓️ Saying by for now for those leaving us in Dubai❤️

[Lastdance]

Looks like your move over is going to be a great fit!  Personally, I cannot wait for more photos and commentary yet to come!

[Shiba_Lover]

Can't wait to see Mr's surprise with the suite!  

[Norwaylady]

Tonight’s dinner was Tuscan.

It was crowded compared to earlier. Normally it’s not that crowded when we eat. But it went very well🙃

 

Our service: 

 

Today’s menu: 

 

 

We didn’t eat lunch… only cake😂

So we were ready for dinner! 

 

We both had steak & chips for main course. 

Mr had wedge salad and I had shrimp cocktail for starter.

 

 

All tasted well and was fresh in taste. 

 

 

Today’s dessert:

 

 

We had sorbet and ice cream. 

 

All tasted good and service was good. 

 

After dinner it was bed time… and a letter for immigration was waiting for us… Something tell me we need to do same as today…. Really not happy about this. 

 

They called to inquire about our plans in Dubai, I answered and said we have private plans. We need to be at our destination at 09.15 latest… 

 

And now they booked us a very late group 🤪🧐😳 Really? Why bother calling us and inquire😆 

 

[peanut head]

Thank you for taking the time to write about your journey and taking us along.

 

I was wondering how you were dressing for the ports?  Shirts/blouses with long sleeves?  Having your knees covered?  Are credit cards readily accepted by taxis?