Rare mac_tlc Posted February 17 #1 Share Posted February 17 This post was recognized by LauraS! "And another from mac_tlc! Thank you for generously sharing your time at sea with everyone at Cruise Critic! See your post featured on our: Click: . . When you return, please consider submitting it to the site for publication as well: Click: Write a Review" mac_tlc was awarded the badge '"Live from...."' and 5 points. OK, by popular demand (OK, it was just one affirmative vote) here we go again.... 11 nights on board the Beyond with Capt. Kate and Bug. We actually go to three ports we have never been to -- Aruba, Curacao and Cartegena. Always nice to try something new. Sorry to start this review two days before embarkation --- that created a few posts of discussion on my last review. We won't be going to the International Festival of the Arts in Epcot but will be going to the Flower and Garden Festival after the cruise before we head north. This time we did the drive from Central CT to our house in Orlando. One overnight near Charlotte NC and then onward to Orlando. BTW, you have never been to Florida until you have stopped at Buc-ee's in Daytona Beach on race weekend. Wow. Usually we would just drive our car down to PE on Monday morning, park in the garage, and then drive it back to Orlando for a few days. However, I lucked out on some great car rental rates so we will leave our car at the house and do two one-way rentals. Total price was less than the parking would have been. We are in a Sky Suite, in fact after this cruise we will have sailed all the E-class ships in the same numbered SS cabin. I like predictability (not a strong suit of X in the past 12 months or so). I'll report on menus, service, crowds, activities, shows, etc. Any specific questions, fire away and I'll try to find the answer. mac_tlc 12 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartiniBarhooked Posted February 17 #2 Share Posted February 17 Looking forward to hearing your feedback from Luminae. We board on March 11 have been looking at the Luminae menus and not impressed by what we see but maybe its just the description that is throwing us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted February 17 Author #3 Share Posted February 17 7 minutes ago, MartiniBarhooked said: Looking forward to hearing your feedback from Luminae. We board on March 11 have been looking at the Luminae menus and not impressed by what we see but maybe its just the description that is throwing us. We have had these Luminae menus a bunch of times in the past 2 1/2 years. My wife is less enamored with them than I am. She often finds herself searching for something she wants. There are a few favorite dishes that I'll mention as we go along. mac_tlc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tyler414 Posted February 17 #4 Share Posted February 17 Following, I'm hopping on Beyond after you. Please keep it nice for us! 😂🥂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chemmo Posted February 17 #5 Share Posted February 17 Sincere best wishes for a wonderful cruise! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dock Posted February 17 #6 Share Posted February 17 (edited) @mac_tlc, looking forward to following along as we get off Ascent. Luminae - service great , food ok. Have been for breakfast everyday , 1 lunch and two dinners. Food rather bland and uninspiring but it’s such a subjective thing so others may find it works for them . Overall Retreat has been great. Edited February 17 by dock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barwick Cruiser Posted February 17 #7 Share Posted February 17 Following! Hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday…three more months before we board Silhouette 🛳️🎉🥂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted February 17 #8 Share Posted February 17 (edited) I will be following....have not been to Cartagena. Aruba and Curacao will be fun. We don't cruise in suites but we were in one on BEYOND..before the changes. disliked Luminae.. Bon Voyage! Edited February 17 by hcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted February 17 #9 Share Posted February 17 Have a great cruise! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
depplep Posted February 17 #10 Share Posted February 17 Can't wait to travel along with you. Excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise47 Posted February 17 #11 Share Posted February 17 Please have an outstanding cruise. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bjahil47 Posted February 18 #12 Share Posted February 18 Following along! We will be on Beyond March 11th for same cruise (I think). We have not been on Beyond but have been on Equinox 8 times in Retreat. I’m just a bit worried as I have a gluten intolerance and order off MDR about half the time and know I can’t do that on Beyond. I’m assuming I can chose to eat in a MDR. Enjoy your cruise and safe travels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkette76 Posted February 18 #13 Share Posted February 18 Following as well. Thanks for taking us along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare countess5 Posted February 18 #14 Share Posted February 18 Hi Mac! just off Ascent this morning, boarding with you tomorrow for our B2B with English friends. Hope to be able to say hi! Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susanb10567 Posted February 18 #15 Share Posted February 18 Bon Voyage Have a wonderful cruise 🚢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Love Posted February 18 #16 Share Posted February 18 (edited) Following. Have a great cruise! 😃 (and btw, no apologies for starting your review prior to embarkation! Many of us enjoy the "lead up" to a cruise and can gain some great tidbits from fellow CC'ers about good restaurants, hotels etc. in the embarkation city) Edited February 18 by Reel Love 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Georgia_Peaches Posted February 18 #17 Share Posted February 18 We have been looking at some 6 and 8 night itins on the Beyond for later this year....though I think we will forego the suite in favor of a PV or SV stateroom instead. We were more impressed with the 4 MDR's on Ascent than with Luminae and I think this sealed our conviction that we could do without the suite life....which isn't to say we won't book another suite if the price is right 😊. Will be following your review with great interest! Safe travels! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishredhead21 Posted February 18 #18 Share Posted February 18 So excited that you and DW are off on what is sure to be another fabulous adventure!! Can’t wait to follow along!! Bon Voyage!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted February 18 Author #19 Share Posted February 18 1 hour ago, countess5 said: Hi Mac! just off Ascent this morning, boarding with you tomorrow for our B2B with English friends. Hope to be able to say hi! Cheers! Hope we meet you at some point. We will probably be in the Retreat Lounge before sailaway. mac_tlc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted February 18 Author #20 Share Posted February 18 18 minutes ago, Irishredhead21 said: So excited that you and DW are off on what is sure to be another fabulous adventure!! Can’t wait to follow along!! Bon Voyage!! Thanks so much. Wish you were along for the journey! mac_tlc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted February 18 Author #21 Share Posted February 18 It has been raining all weekend, as evidence by the delay of the Daytona 500 until Monday afternoon. Today is packing and car rental pick up day. We plan on utilizing our laundry perk as much as possible to minimize the packing. We should be able to get by with one large suitcase, cosmetic case, and one smaller carry on size, plus my backpack for the non-porter stuff. mac_tlc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martini Queenie Posted February 18 #22 Share Posted February 18 Mac we are on Beyond now, today is our last day but please ask to sit in the back of luminae with Aaron as your waiter! He is a wonderful gentleman and will take great care of you. Tell him Big Dave and Jen say hello! You will have a wonderful trip, Captain Kate is awesome as usual, seas have been good and the service is tremendous! Wish we could stay another 11 days but will be following along! Safe travels! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruiser 6143 Posted February 18 #23 Share Posted February 18 Have a wonderful cruise! Looking forward to your report as I will be on the Beyond in December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted February 18 #24 Share Posted February 18 Hope weather clears. It.has been raining in Venice Fl since last night. Golf tourneys shortened, then cancelled...Fl State Fair opening delayed and Daytoma 500 postponed as u mentioned. looks like rain shpuld taper off by tonight! Safe Travels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyecantwait Posted February 18 #25 Share Posted February 18 Thanks for taking us along! We'll be on Beyond next February with our daughter and son in law for the ABC Islands, Cartagena and partial Panama Canal. Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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