shark b8 Posted March 31 Author #176 Share Posted March 31 When we sailed out of Halong bay years ago, it was the same, and with *that* setting/backdrop it was eerily wonderful. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark b8 Posted March 31 Author #177 Share Posted March 31 I’m so there. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare frantic36 Posted March 31 #178 Share Posted March 31 Thanks shark b8. Enjoying your stories and photos so much. I haven't been to Japan yet but have already bookmarked to look for matcha Kit Kat when we visit in October. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare highplanesdrifters Posted March 31 #179 Share Posted March 31 Hey @shark b8, just jumped on board this thread. Fabulous! Late to the party just got off SS Cloud. Thanks for taking us along. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjcox9 Posted March 31 #180 Share Posted March 31 6 hours ago, shark b8 said: [anybody else remember the stark ugly red/purple and black awfulness that was “Restaurant 2”?] (*shudder*) Oh my! That was before our Seabourn cruising "career" began, thank goodness!!😝 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isklaar Posted March 31 #181 Share Posted March 31 38 minutes ago, tjcox9 said: Oh my! That was before our Seabourn cruising "career" began, thank goodness!!😝 In my opinion sharkb8's pic doesn't quite convey how hideous the decor actually was! However I did enjoy the food on offer. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isklaar Posted March 31 #182 Share Posted March 31 Sharkb8, I'm enjoying your thread so much, thank you for taking the time to share your cruise with us. Very fond memories of the TK crab cake, my go to appetiser at the Grill. Also, thank you for the heads up regarding correct pronunciation of Solis. I've been saying something like SO-liss - completely incorrect! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark b8 Posted March 31 Author #183 Share Posted March 31 1 hour ago, highplanesdrifters said: …just got off SS Cloud. Thanks for taking us along. It’s certainly worthy of a separate thread, but….comparisons to Seabourn, in a nutshell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark b8 Posted March 31 Author #184 Share Posted March 31 2 minutes ago, Isklaar said: Very fond memories of the TK crab cake, my go to appetiser at the Grill You and me both, brother. 🤙 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark b8 Posted March 31 Author #185 Share Posted March 31 5 minutes ago, shark b8 said: You and me both, brother. 🤙 …or sister, I guess. Why do I assume? BAD SHARK, bad boy. 🤷♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark b8 Posted March 31 Author #186 Share Posted March 31 “Chef’s dinner” tonight at The Restaurant. I would have chosen Japanese at the Colonnade, but it was formal night and Mrs Shark loves to go to the Restaurant and see what all the ladies are wearing. A small price to pay, I suppose. Anyway, it was pretty good, actually. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark b8 Posted March 31 Author #187 Share Posted March 31 Beef Tournedos Rossini. Well. No one loves seared medium-rare beef and foie gras more than I do, but…..I also love mangos and buttered popcorn and PBJ sandwiches and salmon sushi, but….not sure they all go together in one bite. I’ve always been a rebel. 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isklaar Posted March 31 #188 Share Posted March 31 18 minutes ago, shark b8 said: …or sister, I guess. Why do I assume? BAD SHARK, bad boy. 🤷♂️ 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark b8 Posted March 31 Author #189 Share Posted March 31 Meant to post this before - when we sailed away from Kagoshima there were a few diehard cruise ship fans (?) on the dock who wished us well. Not entirely sure what the motivation was, but….pretty easy to just smile and wave back. vcompress_109.mov vcompress_108.mov 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluewaters Posted March 31 #190 Share Posted March 31 8 hours ago, shark b8 said: I’m so there. I hate to break it to you, but...😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare highplanesdrifters Posted March 31 #191 Share Posted March 31 8 hours ago, shark b8 said: It’s certainly worthy of a separate thread, but….comparisons to Seabourn, in a nutshell? I find Seabourn and Silversea very similar. The real comparison is in the ships and itinerary. Not a fan of Silversea or Seabourns larger ships. We have been 80% expedition lately and are spoiled. Quick match up. Seabourns new Venture and Pursuit win hands down against Silversea Cloud and Wind. They are a bit long in the tooth. I have not been on Silverseas relatively new Endeavor but friends liked it. Food and service on our last 3 Silversea expeditions have beat every other cruise we have been on hands down. Itinerary always wins for me. Link to my last trip report for more details. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare markandjie Posted April 1 #192 Share Posted April 1 2 hours ago, highplanesdrifters said: Food and service on our last 3 Silversea expeditions have beat every other cruise we have been on hands down. We were on Muse in Alaska in August and the food was usually good but had moments that were so bad it spoiled the entire trip. Perhaps we should give the expedition ships a try instead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark b8 Posted April 1 Author #193 Share Posted April 1 Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, and the museum. Pretty sobering. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark b8 Posted April 1 Author #194 Share Posted April 1 Shukkei-en garden in Hiroshima. Pretty much at the opposite end of the emotional spectrum from the Ground Zero stuff. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark b8 Posted April 1 Author #195 Share Posted April 1 Shukkei-en garden in Hiroshima. Pretty much at the opposite end of the emotional spectrum from the Ground Zero stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark b8 Posted April 1 Author #196 Share Posted April 1 (Ooops, have no idea why that last one posted twice. Sorry ’bout that) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark b8 Posted April 2 Author #197 Share Posted April 2 Seems like every 3rd or 4th car in Japan is of this sort of design - small, boxy, with tiny wheels/tires. I’ve seen logos of Toyota, Honda, Nissan etc, so evidently it’s popular enough that all the carmakers offer their own version of it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark b8 Posted April 3 Author #198 Share Posted April 3 We’re docked next to the Queen Elizabeth. Tour buses go on for days. vcompress_111.mov 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare highplanesdrifters Posted April 3 #199 Share Posted April 3 33 minutes ago, shark b8 said: We’re docked next to the Queen Elizabeth. Tour buses go on for days. vcompress_111.mov 3.82 MB · 0 downloads Insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covepointcruiser Posted April 3 #200 Share Posted April 3 She is not that large. The Elizabeth is 90,000 tons and carries 2000 passengers. She is one of the smaller cruise ships, Vista class. We docked next to the Quantum of the Seas, 250,000 tons and almost 7000 passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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