Mackdogmolly Posted February 23 #76 Share Posted February 23 Had a great private tour from Port Stanley today (just 4 of us) to Bertha’s Beach to see Gentoo Penguins and then to Gypsy Cove, where we saw molting Magellanic Penguins. Then a little tour of the town. Falkland Outdoors, a great little family run operation - highly recommend. Before we left Bertha’s Beach, there were 2 stranded passengers from an Azamara tour that had left without them! The wardens were working to get them back to town. The weather was very changeable - some sun, some rain, some blustery wind. Bought some local gin, among other souvenirs! 8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted February 23 Author #77 Share Posted February 23 We have had an amazing day on the Falkland Islands- and we say not one penguin except stuffed ones in the shop. We engaged Shaun Jaffray (Adventure Falklands) who has taken over Patrick Watts business. He provided a driver Dave who was a young boy during the 1982 conflict and knew so much about all the sites. It was a most wonderful day. We were off-road but in comfort for most of the time, through farmyard etc to access sites. We paid 50% more than the quick ship drive by but were out for 7 hours. I’ve tried to name all the pictures for those into the details of the conflict. For UK guests this one is a must do Downtown Stanley The Governors house where Argentine surrendered in 14 June 1982 Inside the Anglican Church You have to have a pub and a phone box The Fleet Air Arm memorial Bluff Cove The Welsh Guards Bluff Cove. Sir Tristram and Sir Galahad were lost there Grave of an unknown soldier in the Argentine cemetery Where Sir H Jones was killed (the white marked area) and his grave at San Carlos The Task force memorial San Carlos Goose Green Wreckage of an Argentine plane. Still there Mount Tumbledown area 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted February 23 Author #78 Share Posted February 23 @Mackdogmolly I thought Bertha Beach was a 4x4 trip so how on earth did they get left behind! I think most people today have had a wonderful time. Now we continue the British theme with the menu tonight! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdogmolly Posted February 23 #79 Share Posted February 23 (edited) We had fish and chips in port so the menu in the MDR did not appeal. Went to Prime C on the off chance that they could fit us in without a reservation and it was easily done. So had a lovely meal there and calling it an early night. Edited February 23 by Mackdogmolly 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdogmolly Posted February 23 #80 Share Posted February 23 2 hours ago, uktog said: I thought Bertha Beach was a 4x4 trip so how on earth did they get left behind! There were some larger vehicles there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted February 23 Author #81 Share Posted February 23 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Mackdogmolly said: We had fish and chips in port so the menu in the MDR did not appeal. Went to Prime C on the off chance that they could fit us in without a reservation and it was easier done. So had a lovely meal there and calling it an early night. We went to the MDR it was meh tonight and way too hot. We heard people telling their butler at 1830 they were too tired to go to Prime C so just cancel. We should have done as you did and chanced a slot upstairs Edited February 23 by uktog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted February 24 #82 Share Posted February 24 5 hours ago, Mackdogmolly said: We had fish and chips in port so the menu in the MDR did not appeal. Went to Prime C on the off chance that they could fit us in without a reservation and it was easily done. So had a lovely meal there and calling it an early night. Did you have your fish & Chips at the Globe, we had it there a few years ago and it was great! Glad to hear you're having a great time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted February 24 Author #83 Share Posted February 24 Justin the Assistant CD did his show tonight. He really has an excellent voice though we felt the structure of his show was weak and did him no favours. Hopefully he can get mentored by someone else as he’s got tremendous potential and is a genuinely nice guy. We find the show time on the ship of 9pm a total pain. It means only early speciality dining works, if you dine at 1830 you’re kicking your heals for c an hour and if you go to the MDR at say 7.15 to work around this only the poorer middle tables are available. We will continue to work around this but it’s a bad time in our view given it’s only one show. We’ve bounced around a bit in the night. Doesn’t affect us but I think some are feeling less good. We did have fun our curtains kept sliding open but otherwise as we’d done our usual rocking boat precautions eg remove ice tongs from top of bucket to stop rattling , separate the glasses on the tray to stop chinking we had nothing other than the typical creaks in weather like this. As has been highlighted before no mid cruise feedback forms only a tiny QR code in the bottom of the Insider and no mention by the Cruise Director to highlight the code (others do that). It’s a shame because crew miss out on positive recognition mid cruise and little issues don’t get highlighted Lets see what today’s rolling sea day brings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdogmolly Posted February 24 #84 Share Posted February 24 5 hours ago, Grandma Cruising said: Did you have your fish & Chips at the Globe, we had it there a few years ago and it was great! Glad to hear you're having a great time. No, we had them ad a place called the Waterfront, near the pier. They were excellent too! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdogmolly Posted February 24 #85 Share Posted February 24 37 minutes ago, uktog said: We’ve bounced around a bit in the night. Doesn’t affect us but I think some are feeling less good I sleep right through it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdogmolly Posted February 24 #86 Share Posted February 24 38 minutes ago, uktog said: As has been highlighted before no mid cruise feedback forms only a tiny QR code in the bottom of the Insider and no mention by the Cruise Director to highlight the code (others do that). It’s a shame because crew miss out on positive recognition mid cruise and little issues don’t get highlighted I quite agree - so easy to miss!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdogmolly Posted February 24 #87 Share Posted February 24 Bit of a shake as we cross the Drake. The Captain is reporting 12’ swells, likely increasing to 15’. Lovely sea day brunch in the MDR today, with crew helping to carry plates for swaying guests 😅 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmacktravels Posted February 24 #88 Share Posted February 24 7 hours ago, Mackdogmolly said: I quite agree - so easy to miss!! In December on the Quest, the mid cruise feedback was on an A5 flyer with the scan code but a couple of us filled them by pen and ink ✍️ and handed into reception. They were acknowledged and discussed/actioned in a very timely manner. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nordski Posted February 24 #89 Share Posted February 24 3 hours ago, Mackdogmolly said: Bit of a shake as we cross the Drake. The Captain is reporting 12’ swells, likely increasing to 15’. Lovely sea day brunch in the MDR today, with crew helping to carry plates for swaying guests 😅 Love the opening line! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted February 24 Author #90 Share Posted February 24 We’ve bounced along today. The swell against us slowed our progress but by sailing further east we avoided some of the worst impact. Saw our first growlers tonight (little break offs of ice). Loved the fact the captain did a second weather update at 1830. Other captains could learn a lot about the benefits of such regular communication! Dined in Prime C tonight - pleasant but a little underwhelming- I wouldn’t have paid $49.95 pp for that. It was “fine” not “special” - a little bland and we had to send the potatoes sides back as they were cold. Let’s hope our next visit is better! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giraffeluver Posted February 25 #91 Share Posted February 25 I was one of the swaying guests and actually was escorted around the the buffet and one of the officers filled my plate for me and someone else carried it to the table, LOL, Never had that kind of service before, very nice of them to take care of this young old lady. Food was good at the brunch, nice variety. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdogmolly Posted February 25 #92 Share Posted February 25 Outside my cabin on deck 7 this morning. Still in the Drake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted February 25 Author #93 Share Posted February 25 Our first “big” one The seas have calmed and it’s so good the regular information broadcast on plans and what we are heading to see 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted February 25 Author #94 Share Posted February 25 Sailing past King George Island, our first close up view of the magnificance of icebergs and the polished surfaces. We’ve all been dashing out for pictures and guests have become less recognisable as they shroud themselves in duvet coats fleeces jumpers hats and scarves - many wearing all five! 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdogmolly Posted February 25 #95 Share Posted February 25 18 minutes ago, uktog said: Sailing past King George Island, our first close up view of the magnificance of icebergs and the polished surfaces. We’ve all been dashing out for pictures and guests have become less recognisable as they shroud themselves in duvet coats fleeces jumpers hats and scarves - many wearing all five! Yes, very cold and windy on deck! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted February 26 Author #96 Share Posted February 26 (edited) Good morning Antarctica- looking forward to a day full of surprises and natural beauty. Opening our curtains to this - wow. Im surprised they’ve published a programme of activities in rooms with no viewing options- I wonder how many will watch Oppenheimer this afternoon in the Cabaret when we are in one of the peak viewing areas. Sends out a weird message about destination focus imho. Whilst the speaker programme is excellent the rest including its timings feels like a standard this is a cruise to it doesn’t matter where you have to have ….. (fill in the blanks). Edited February 26 by uktog 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdogmolly Posted February 26 #97 Share Posted February 26 View from our balcony this morning. Heading south towards Paradise Bay. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted February 26 Author #98 Share Posted February 26 What an amazing morning - we have so many photos but here are three. These are all taken with iPhone obviously the long lense people will have even better views penguins whales and the news we are to have visitor’s boarding from the Chilean Research base. Captain has used his personal contacts to set up this exciting interaction 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdogmolly Posted February 26 #99 Share Posted February 26 44 minutes ago, uktog said: What an amazing morning - we have so many photos but here are three. These are all taken with iPhone obviously the long lense people will have even better views penguins whales and the news we are to have visitor’s boarding from the Chilean Research base. Captain has used his personal contacts to set up this exciting interaction We will give them lunch, fresh fruits, vegetables & wine to take back to the base. And they will offer us a Q & A and launch a drone to take a picture of our ship! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodaxe Posted February 26 #100 Share Posted February 26 (edited) Unbelievable that anyone would want to watch a film with the wonders that you are cruising past outside. You pictures are bringing back wonderful memories of our cruise in 2008, you are fortunate to have one of the best Captains we ever sailed with in charge. Edited February 26 by Bloodaxe 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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