fille_canadienne Posted March 31 #126 Share Posted March 31 Does Aquamar Spa Terrace get crowded? I'm talking about the area adjacent to the spa/wellness center, not the Aquamar Kitchen. It looks lovely in theory, but doesn't appear to be very big. Considering everyone in concierge and above have access to it, I would assume it gets full quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted March 31 #127 Share Posted March 31 2 minutes ago, fille_canadienne said: Does Aquamar Spa Terrace get crowded? I'm talking about the area adjacent to the spa/wellness center, not the Aquamar Kitchen. It looks lovely in theory, but doesn't appear to be very big. Considering everyone in concierge and above have access to it, I would assume it gets full quickly. You would think, but many people that actually have access don't go there. There is no drink service, no food, no service at all. So you need to be able to take care of your own needs to hang out there. If you just want sun and a view, and have brought your own water or other drink then it's fine. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fille_canadienne Posted March 31 #128 Share Posted March 31 4 minutes ago, ORV said: You would think, but many people that actually have access don't go there. There is no drink service, no food, no service at all. So you need to be able to take care of your own needs to hang out there. If you just want sun and a view, and have brought your own water or other drink then it's fine. Thank you for your reply - I will gladly take care of my own needs to avoid crowds and annoying pool music )))) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdance Posted March 31 #129 Share Posted March 31 1 hour ago, fille_canadienne said: "Thank you for your reply - I will gladly take care of my own needs to avoid crowds..." I actually enjoy taking care of myself and others; it is always better to be moving, IMHO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h and j Posted March 31 #130 Share Posted March 31 I have no issues serving myself. My husband and I are looking forward to the quiet of the Aquamar Spa terrace. It is our perk for conceirge level. Looking forward to joining you others in Valletta next month. I will be interested to see how the sailing before are going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted March 31 #131 Share Posted March 31 There is a small frig in the Gym that will have maybe some vitamin waters in it. There should be a water refill station there also. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basor Posted March 31 #132 Share Posted March 31 3 hours ago, fille_canadienne said: Thank you for your reply - I will gladly take care of my own needs to avoid crowds and annoying pool music )))) On Vista there is a small fridge packed withe waters, sodas, etc, outside and more of the same in the gym. We would grab some drinks from the small fridge, a towel and find a comfy place to sit/lay. But there are no snacks anywhere close and if you want any alcoholic drinks you need to fetch for yourself and there is no bar close. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GeorgiaPeach51 Posted April 1 #133 Share Posted April 1 11 hours ago, Hlitner said: Tablemates liked the lobster in Polo so, perhaps we will give that a try. FWIW we just got off Vista on the 27th. My husband, a big lobster fan, was disappointed in what Polo offered. He always cautions them to please not cook it till it is rubberized. This time, it was “tasteless and watery”. He didn’t eat it and the waiter discussed the following with him…the lobsters are frozen which will never give you the best results no matter who cooks it. My husband asked him why he didn’t “warn” him, but the waiter responded that if a passenger requests a particular dish it is not his place to dissuade him. Understandable. He said the key is to ask questions. If my husband had asked if he recommended the lobster the waiter would have said no, and he would have suggested the giant prawns instead. So, fair warning and good luck! Joanie 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Waltershipman Posted April 1 #134 Share Posted April 1 57 minutes ago, GeorgiaPeach51 said: FWIW we just got off Vista on the 27th. My husband, a big lobster fan, was disappointed in what Polo offered. He always cautions them to please not cook it till it is rubberized. This time, it was “tasteless and watery”. He didn’t eat it and the waiter discussed the following with him…the lobsters are frozen which will never give you the best results no matter who cooks it. My husband asked him why he didn’t “warn” him, but the waiter responded that if a passenger requests a particular dish it is not his place to dissuade him. Understandable. He said the key is to ask questions. If my husband had asked if he recommended the lobster the waiter would have said no, and he would have suggested the giant prawns instead. So, fair warning and good luck! Joanie When we are at Polo Grill in February we were told the whole Maine lobster had been frozen. While surprised as I dont recall ever eating frozen whole Maine lobster it was nevertheless enjoyed. The foie gras was spectacular 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare thebsinmiss Posted April 1 #135 Share Posted April 1 I thought I saw a previous post showing the current drink menu but I can't find it anywhere. Could someone on Vista post a picture of the current wine selections/menu. We are on the Riviera this June and friends who are joining us wanted to know what red/whites are available as part of the upgraded drink package. I've seen comments that the offerings are "quite good" but nothing specific on the wines thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted April 1 #136 Share Posted April 1 7 minutes ago, thebsinmiss said: I thought I saw a previous post showing the current drink menu but I can't find it anywhere. Could someone on Vista post a picture of the current wine selections/menu. We are on the Riviera this June and friends who are joining us wanted to know what red/whites are available as part of the upgraded drink package. I've seen comments that the offerings are "quite good" but nothing specific on the wines thanks in advance I think this has been asked multiple times. The wine list is the same for Simply More OR the upgrade Prestige Package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaefell3 Posted April 1 #137 Share Posted April 1 On 3/27/2024 at 1:58 PM, LuAnn said: The pizza served at Waves in the evening is much better and totally different that what is found in the Terrace...at least that was my experience. If you 2 like pizza you might try it there. Just off the Vista... • I don't think Terrace pizza is baked in the Wave's oven. • Waves/evening was much better early in our voyage before word spread. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare thebsinmiss Posted April 1 #138 Share Posted April 1 ORV, what I am asking is can someone currently on a cruise post a quick picture of what the actual wine list currently is (ie: specific wine offerings) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techno123 Posted April 1 #139 Share Posted April 1 @thebsinmiss this was from October last year -drinks and food menus https://www.thepreismans.com/vista23_menus.htm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare thebsinmiss Posted April 1 #140 Share Posted April 1 Techno123..... Perfect and thanks. I actually remember going to this web page when it was originally posted but obviously got confused and thought I saw the menu on an actual CC topic post rather than the much more in depth website. That was exactly what I was after. Gives us a great understanding of what is likely to be offered on our sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techno123 Posted April 1 #141 Share Posted April 1 (edited) @thebsinmiss you are very welcome. The link was on another post but I have started saving specific pages as favourites as I could never find them again 😂😂 Edited April 1 by Techno123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fille_canadienne Posted April 1 #142 Share Posted April 1 How does it work with the basic beverage package - when you sit down for lunch/dinner do you let them know that's what you have? Sorry it's not our first cruse, but it is our first with Oceania. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherd really Posted April 1 #143 Share Posted April 1 1 hour ago, fille_canadienne said: How does it work with the basic beverage package - when you sit down for lunch/dinner do you let them know that's what you have? Sorry it's not our first cruse, but it is our first with Oceania. They'll ask for your card at some point in your meal. I just put my card on the table before it is asked for. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basor Posted April 1 #144 Share Posted April 1 4 hours ago, fille_canadienne said: How does it work with the basic beverage package - when you sit down for lunch/dinner do you let them know that's what you have? Sorry it's not our first cruse, but it is our first with Oceania. You cruise card will have a 3 letter code in the bottom right corner which indicates if you have the SM/Select beverage package or the upgraded Prestige beverage package. At the beginning of a cruise, we have had the wine steward ask if we have a package when approaching to offer wine, Later in the cruise, they know we do and no longer ask (if in same venue and same server). We also just place our cards on the table where they can see and this allows them to know which package we have and easily take when they need to record our drinks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fille_canadienne Posted April 1 #145 Share Posted April 1 12 minutes ago, basor said: You cruise card will have a 3 letter code in the bottom right corner which indicates if you have the SM/Select beverage package or the upgraded Prestige beverage package. At the beginning of a cruise, we have had the wine steward ask if we have a package when approaching to offer wine, Later in the cruise, they know we do and no longer ask (if in same venue and same server). We also just place our cards on the table where they can see and this allows them to know which package we have and easily take when they need to record our drinks. Perfect, thank you for the explanation! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted April 1 #146 Share Posted April 1 19 hours ago, Lastdance said: I actually enjoy taking care of myself and others; it is always better to be moving, IMHO. North Shore or South Shore? We used to live at North Shore, Carnelian Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdance Posted April 1 #147 Share Posted April 1 4 minutes ago, clo said: North Shore or South Shore? We used to live at North Shore, Carnelian Bay. Down the mountain a bit on the NV side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted April 1 #148 Share Posted April 1 15 hours ago, Waltershipman said: When we are at Polo Grill in February we were told the whole Maine lobster had been frozen. While surprised as I dont recall ever eating frozen whole Maine lobster it was nevertheless enjoyed. The foie gras was spectacular I just did a quick brouse and lots of lobster is frozen. For long periods of time. I can't imagine a ship keeping live lobster, much less Maine, for the duration of a cruise. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted April 1 #149 Share Posted April 1 Just now, Lastdance said: Down the mountain a bit on the NV side. That's great. Quieter than more areas, I bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdance Posted April 1 #150 Share Posted April 1 Just now, clo said: That's great. Quieter than more areas, I bet. Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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