kool kruiser Posted November 24, 2023 #76 Share Posted November 24, 2023 13 hours ago, Tyler919 said: Could someone aboard, upon receiving your disembark information, share the particulars, i.e. Time must be out of stateroom, all must be off ship time, and restaurants operating for breakfast in Bridgetown Barbados? We will be disembarking there on the 6th and hoping for apples to apple planning notes. TIA For our recent cruise, cabins had to be vacated by 8am. Had to be off by 9.30. Emporium open till 9, not sure about Fil Rouge. Crema also open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted November 24, 2023 Author #77 Share Posted November 24, 2023 23 minutes ago, frankhi said: It seems from pictures and videos that OT's don't have a "desk". (a space in the counter with a chair or stool convenient for laptop use). Is that correct? You could use the dressing area and chair that’s been fine here though the lights not good. The balcony table works very well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kool kruiser Posted November 24, 2023 #78 Share Posted November 24, 2023 22 minutes ago, frankhi said: It seems from pictures and videos that OT's don't have a "desk". (a space in the counter with a chair or stool convenient for laptop use). Is that correct? Correct, although there is a separate table with a (too low !) stool in space between hanging clothes and bathroom. There is also a table in front of the sofa which I used for my ipad and would also work for a laptop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted November 24, 2023 Author #79 Share Posted November 24, 2023 We don’t have a stool in an OT4 we have a chair with a back and a very helpful leather pull handle which makes it easy to manoeuvre. It’s a really comfortable chair - I can’t do low seating but have no issues with this chair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrivateIdaho Posted November 24, 2023 #80 Share Posted November 24, 2023 51 minutes ago, frankhi said: It seems from pictures and videos that OT's don't have a "desk". (a space in the counter with a chair or stool convenient for laptop use). Is that correct? There is no dedicated desk space. However there are areas that could be used for this purpose: desk/vanity in the walk-in closet, coffee table and table on the veranda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted November 24, 2023 Author #81 Share Posted November 24, 2023 An excellent “excursion” ok can’t remember the silly lingo in Guadeloupe - the Death in Paradise tour. We even saw Neville and he waved to us but I was too slow with the camera 😂😂 But plenty time at the Police Station a drink at Catherine’s bar in town by the beach at Neville’s house (but no Harry!) and a second filming beach stop with included drinks and snacks. There were12 in the group so really nice 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymfreak Posted November 24, 2023 #82 Share Posted November 24, 2023 7 minutes ago, uktog said: An excellent “excursion” ok can’t remember the silly lingo in Guadeloupe - the Death in Paradise tour. We even saw Neville and he waved to us but I was too slow with the camera 😂😂 But plenty time at the Police Station Really would like to do this, was it with the ship or arranged privately? Any details appreciated Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted November 24, 2023 Author #83 Share Posted November 24, 2023 16 minutes ago, gymfreak said: Really would like to do this, was it with the ship or arranged privately? Any details appreciated Thank you It’s a ship excursion and well worth it. I believe there are a few people offer it privately but when the ships in town most work for the ship. It was over 4 hours pretty relaxed. We were on the 0830 tour which was ideal as it was cooler. Also the extensive fried fish snacks at the last stop became our lunch. These two photos show what we were served for two plus a wicked rhum (aka local rhum) punch. Catherine’s you’ve to pay but it’s not badly marked up. By the way here and Gustavia are euro currency and those who didn’t have euros found some taxis wouldn’t take them. We’d brought ours so no issue at the lovely genuine craft market 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Azulann Posted November 24, 2023 #84 Share Posted November 24, 2023 "An excellent “excursion” ok can’t remember the silly lingo in Guadeloupe - the Death in Paradise tour. We even saw Neville and he waved to us but I was too slow with the camera 😂😂 But plenty time at the Police Station " Oh how fun!!!! I love watching Death in Paradise on my public tv station. Great pictures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymfreak Posted November 24, 2023 #85 Share Posted November 24, 2023 1 hour ago, uktog said: It’s a ship excursion and well worth it Great information, thank you I have to admit I love that programme It’s a bit of escapism with tongue in cheek plot lines a easy watch and despite the theme really cheers me up😉 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted November 24, 2023 Author #86 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Today in Guadeloupe could not have got more special with this double rainbow over “Sainte Honore” It just capped a perfect day for us. Tomorrow the multiple ship experience that is St Kitts. Will be very different! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted November 25, 2023 #87 Share Posted November 25, 2023 3 hours ago, uktog said: Today in Guadeloupe could not have got more special with this double rainbow over “Sainte Honore” It just capped a perfect day for us. Tomorrow the multiple ship experience that is St Kitts. Will be very different! Beautiful – and symmetrical with the illuminated hill [do they call it a 'mountain' ?] in the center. A Renaissance artist would be proud! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted November 25, 2023 Author #88 Share Posted November 25, 2023 Today in St Kitts has been a lazy day. We did walk off into the harbour shops but found the taxi drivers much more aggressive than before. Times must be hard and some were quite rude one leaving us in no doubt we were losers not going on his tour!! Having been many times before I was happy being a winner coming back early and enjoying the beautiful views from my lounger Last night we had an excellent dinner in Med Yacht - the food continues to be spot on every meal. We then tried to find entertainment to our tastes. Our first plan the 60s and 70s evening drew a blank as the group were still debating their play list and opting for reggae 20 minutes after the advertised start. It’s hard to work out what’s going on in the show lounge - all the information is cryptic. Anyway the setting was really nice Unfortunately the night at the musical’s really disappointed- the two singers can’t hold a show together and aim for volume over tuning. We were surprised how many people left but it’s a good feature of the lounge it’s easier to drop in and out. They need to sort the entertainment out but I think they know it. As long as they keep the good food coming I’m happy with the simplicity of the piano player in the upstairs lounge watching the ocean though DH wants more. That said even with the poor entertainment he’s been tempted to a Black Friday booking 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrivateIdaho Posted November 25, 2023 #89 Share Posted November 25, 2023 44 minutes ago, uktog said: That said even with the poor entertainment he’s been tempted to a Black Friday booking With all the issue with your previous bookings, I’m happy that you’ve been pleased with your cruise. This product has such potential. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Dr. Cocktail Posted November 25, 2023 #90 Share Posted November 25, 2023 1 hour ago, uktog said: Today in St Kitts has been a lazy day. We did walk off into the harbour shops but found the taxi drivers much more aggressive than before. Times must be hard and some were quite rude one leaving us in no doubt we were losers not going on his tour!! Having been many times before I was happy being a winner coming back early and enjoying the beautiful views from my lounger Last night we had an excellent dinner in Med Yacht - the food continues to be spot on every meal. We then tried to find entertainment to our tastes. Our first plan the 60s and 70s evening drew a blank as the group were still debating their play list and opting for reggae 20 minutes after the advertised start. It’s hard to work out what’s going on in the show lounge - all the information is cryptic. Anyway the setting was really nice Unfortunately the night at the musical’s really disappointed- the two singers can’t hold a show together and aim for volume over tuning. We were surprised how many people left but it’s a good feature of the lounge it’s easier to drop in and out. They need to sort the entertainment out but I think they know it. As long as they keep the good food coming I’m happy with the simplicity of the piano player in the upstairs lounge watching the ocean though DH wants more. That said even with the poor entertainment he’s been tempted to a Black Friday booking So funny .... our personal itinerary has MANY more "days at sea" than the Explora website! You're frankly scaring me about the entertainment ..... we will follow your advice and decamp to the Explora Lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kool kruiser Posted November 26, 2023 #91 Share Posted November 26, 2023 On 11/24/2023 at 12:10 PM, uktog said: We don’t have a stool in an OT4 we have a chair with a back and a very helpful leather pull handle which makes it easy to manoeuvre. It’s a really comfortable chair - I can’t do low seating but have no issues with this chair Apologies, it IS a chair with a back and pull handle. Agree it's comfortable but too low in relation to table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelwide Posted November 26, 2023 #92 Share Posted November 26, 2023 Can you advise if there is a liquor store onboard to purchase to bring bottles home? TIA. Glad to hear all is going well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted November 26, 2023 Author #93 Share Posted November 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, travelwide said: Can you advise if there is a liquor store onboard to purchase to bring bottles home? TIA. Glad to hear all is going well. No there is not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelwide Posted November 26, 2023 #94 Share Posted November 26, 2023 Thank you. Hope this would be a place to use OBC in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Waltershipman Posted November 26, 2023 #95 Share Posted November 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, travelwide said: Thank you. Hope this would be a place to use OBC in. In October when we sailed there was only a very small sundries counter behind one of the small displays in one shop so it is suggested to bring any items one might need from a drig store 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted November 26, 2023 Author #96 Share Posted November 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, travelwide said: Thank you. Hope this would be a place to use OBC in. Honestly we’ve obc and it’s really only excursions or maybe the spa if Anthology restaurant is not your thing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raintree Posted November 27, 2023 #97 Share Posted November 27, 2023 On 11/24/2023 at 2:44 PM, Azulann said: "An excellent “excursion” ok can’t remember the silly lingo in Guadeloupe - the Death in Paradise tour. We even saw Neville and he waved to us but I was too slow with the camera 😂😂 But plenty time at the Police Station " Oh how fun!!!! I love watching Death in Paradise on my public tv station. Great pictures. Thank you. We are booked on this tour through the ship. I am so happy that you wrote about it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted November 27, 2023 Author #98 Share Posted November 27, 2023 According to a manager who should know, the expected number for our second leg is even less 327. This does impact on experience with excursions cancelled (in our case today no notice sent so we turn up at the designated time and got nothing 🥲) entertainment a little flat and some staff far too over eager (ok they’re bored!) In answer to a previous question it’s out of the cabin by 0800 and off the ship by 0900. Room service is available for breakfast 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler919 Posted November 27, 2023 #99 Share Posted November 27, 2023 7 hours ago, uktog said: According to a manager who should know, the expected number for our second leg is even less 327. This does impact on experience with excursions cancelled (in our case today no notice sent so we turn up at the designated time and got nothing 🥲) entertainment a little flat and some staff far too over eager (ok they’re bored!) In answer to a previous question it’s out of the cabin by 0800 and off the ship by 0900. Room service is available for breakfast Thank you, are any restaurants open? We have enjoyed your reports! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted November 27, 2023 Author #100 Share Posted November 27, 2023 50 minutes ago, Tyler919 said: Thank you, are any restaurants open? We have enjoyed your reports! All are and it’s easy to get bookings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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