LIVE Norwaylady escape the winter on Equinox B2B 23.03-11.04.24

[Norwaylady]

7 minutes ago, mahdnc said:

Thanks for everything!  I especially appreciate the aerial view of Summit as you were flying out of MIA.  We will be boarding her on Saturday!

Bon Voyage! ⚓️🥂🥳

That’s a full Panama 🇵🇦 transit? 
 

We have only sailed the partly, Gatun Locks edition. 
So it’s on our wish list of cruises😇

[mahdnc]

10 minutes ago, Norwaylady said:

Bon Voyage! ⚓️🥂🥳

That’s a full Panama 🇵🇦 transit? 
 

We have only sailed the partly, Gatun Locks edition. 
So it’s on our wish list of cruises😇

 

Yes, ma'am--a full transit.  Miami to Los Angeles, 14 nights with 8 glorious days at sea.

[DaKahuna]

6 hours ago, mahdnc said:

 

Yes, ma'am--a full transit.  Miami to Los Angeles, 14 nights with 8 glorious days at sea.

 

If you have not done it before you'll love it.  We did it on Millennium last year, out of FLL, and really enjoyed all the sea days. 

 

[Kandtcruisers]

Thank you for your positive vibe in all your reviews; they are a joy to read. Best of luck on the renovation.  I usually have to go visit family or friends when my husband does major renovations because the chaos drives this OCD person a bit crazy. I’m looking forward to your next review.  

[mahdnc]

25 minutes ago, DaKahuna said:

 

If you have not done it before you'll love it.  We did it on Millennium last year, out of FLL, and really enjoyed all the sea days. 

 

I’ve read your live thread several times over.

[Norwaylady]

@mahdnc @DaKahuna Really a thing that is on our list! 
 

We have paid attention for years for the Panama 🇵🇦 transit. 
It’s only twice a year and timing has not fitted with the schedule😝

So it’s either make it work or consider a different brand⚓️🤭

But we will be there for a transit! 
 

It’s very tempting for Mr❤️😎 You see him on the balcony or top deck with binoculars in hand❤️😎😎😎🙌🏻⚓️ 

[Norwaylady]

Final thoughts on our Equinox b2b

 

Did we have a good time: Yes

Did we want to go home: No

Did we suffer from lack of food or beverage: No

Will we sail X again: Yes

Did entertainment in theatre deliver: Yes

Did live music deliver: Yes

Did our shore excursion deliver: Yes & No

 

Equinox has delivered excellent service every time we have sailed on her. I don’t know what it is, but it’s just always amazing onboard⚓️🥂🥰

This time was nothing different (and we hadn’t sailed on her for a good while, so we were a little bit nervous about it) 

 

Did we feel any regret or post suite life depression since “downgrading” from a SS on Edge to balcony? NO

Not in any ways. We didn’t feel a thing in any toes or fingertips! 

Our suite experience on Edge was very underwhelming as I said in my final for Edge. (But back to EQ!) 

 

Mr & I had a long conversation about EQ and this b2b. 

It’s the first time in many years, even a bit before Covid started. That we felt the Celebrity “touch” we fell in love with in 2014 in MDR. (And I’m not talking about the food😜) The service was amazing and “private” just as it was before. Really really good! It was a bit WOW when we managed to place the finger on it. 

(The menu revamped is a completely different discussion🧐) 

But it was a “golden” moment and those golden moments have always arrived on EQ  for dining. 

So a BIG thank you to Marites, Olaika, Diamond, Joana and Elyssa❤️ who made this amazing! 

 

The crew in Al Bacio, Bianca senior barista has full control over the “gang”. 

They are a great team and they know what I want🤭 

 

Entertainment onboard was great, options for everyone and a good blend in the theatre 🎭 (we are biggest user of evening show, overlooking pool activities and viewing some other things from a distance😜) 

 

We had a great time, no doubt! 

Would we book EQ again? YES

Did we enjoy the real balcony? YES

Did we make a future cruise booking? NO

 

So all-in-all a great holiday🥂🥳⚓️🙌🏻😎

 

Plans in the future: 

(I know you are waiting for this😜) 

 

I can see myself on Infinity in near future…. 

Not once or twice…..  but 3 times before Christmas 🎄😂😂😂🤭 (yes Captain Ioannis… you will see those hige heels 👠 walking in the staircase😜) 

 

We & Millie will meet again for Christmas 🎄 (really looking forward for this🤩🎄❤️) 

 

Then we will do a defrost tour on Infinity (yes it can be hit or miss weather wise) But it’s not a full winter in 🇬🇷 in march😜😎 Will be fun anyway and just having a good time❤️ 

 

Easter 🐣 our ultimate get-away time is occupied😝 my father in-law is turning 70🥳🥳 So we need to go up north for the celebration (yes that means a full work week for me as a chef, housekeeping and designated driver🎉  (you see why I booked a holiday in march? ) 

 

Then it starts to get interesting……..

We are trying a new thing (aka cheating on X) 

We have booked a NCL r/t cruise from Iceland 🇮🇸 to Greenland 🇬🇱 (yes you are reading correctly😅) on Norwegian Star 🌟  So I will celebrate my birthday onboard a cruise! 

This is picked due to sailing route. Had X offered the same sailing, we would probably booked X 

But we will go open minded and just have a good time🥰🥂⚓️  (what if we enjoy it? Then we suddenly have several more options to pick from🤩🤭🙌🏻 and I must confess, NCL has some itineraries that are very appealing to me) 

 

Then it’s another “shocking” news 📰 

You know how our AZ story has ended in the ditch…. We have really tried to sail them and everything has just turned into chaos and no cruise. All to blame on Covid AND Az themselves for redeployment of ships etc😩

But here we are, I’m bringing an entourage of 60people on AZ😜🤩🥳 The Queen & friends from around is sailing with Pursuit on a 7-days Greek 🇬🇷 adventure from Athens. The Queen is turning round years🥳 Mr & The King is staying home😜

I’m the tour leader for this event😎 So buckle up guys😅🇬🇷⚓️🥂  (option was X infinity…. But the “golden girls” wanted smaller ship and full pampering from start to finish🥰) 

I will do a ships visit on AZ during the summer. 

This will be a very fun one ☝🏿 

 

Cheers for now! 

 

Sea you in May🇬🇷🥂⚓️

[vickykay]

Alexandra, please post on this board when you cruise on a different line so we can follow along on that board.  I so very much enjoy your live reviews and would had to miss one.   Thanks!

[DaKahuna]

7 hours ago, Norwaylady said:

It’s very tempting for Mr❤️😎 You see him on the balcony or top deck with binoculars in hand❤️😎😎😎🙌🏻⚓️

 

 He's not going to need any binoculars.  You get very up close and personal with the locks.  They caution people not to reach out and touch the walls but you see people, including the occasional crew member, doing it anyway.  The sides of the lock are like 3 - 4 feet from the edge of the ship. 

 

I watched it from the Retreat Sun Deck, the balcony of our cabin, the Sun Set Bar, and the Promenade on deck 4, stood outside the Retreat Lounge so I could go back and get quick refills. Deck 4 is where people were standing to touch the walls. 

 

[Barwick Cruiser]

6 hours ago, Norwaylady said:

 

Final thoughts on our Equinox b2b

 

Did we have a good time: Yes

Did we want to go home: No

Did we suffer from lack of food or beverage: No

Will we sail X again: Yes

Did entertainment in theatre deliver: Yes

Did live music deliver: Yes

Did our shore excursion deliver: Yes & No

 

Equinox has delivered excellent service every time we have sailed on her. I don’t know what it is, but it’s just always amazing onboard⚓️🥂🥰

This time was nothing different (and we hadn’t sailed on her for a good while, so we were a little bit nervous about it) 

 

Did we feel any regret or post suite life depression since “downgrading” from a SS on Edge to balcony? NO

Not in any ways. We didn’t feel a thing in any toes or fingertips! 

Our suite experience on Edge was very underwhelming as I said in my final for Edge. (But back to EQ!) 

 

Mr & I had a long conversation about EQ and this b2b. 

It’s the first time in many years, even a bit before Covid started. That we felt the Celebrity “touch” we fell in love with in 2014 in MDR. (And I’m not talking about the food😜) The service was amazing and “private” just as it was before. Really really good! It was a bit WOW when we managed to place the finger on it. 

(The menu revamped is a completely different discussion🧐) 

But it was a “golden” moment and those golden moments have always arrived on EQ  for dining. 

So a BIG thank you to Marites, Olaika, Diamond, Joana and Elyssa❤️ who made this amazing! 

 

The crew in Al Bacio, Bianca senior barista has full control over the “gang”. 

They are a great team and they know what I want🤭 

 

Entertainment onboard was great, options for everyone and a good blend in the theatre 🎭 (we are biggest user of evening show, overlooking pool activities and viewing some other things from a distance😜) 

 

We had a great time, no doubt! 

Would we book EQ again? YES

Did we enjoy the real balcony? YES

Did we make a future cruise booking? NO

 

So all-in-all a great holiday🥂🥳⚓️🙌🏻😎

 

Plans in the future: 

(I know you are waiting for this😜) 

 

I can see myself on Infinity in near future…. 

Not once or twice…..  but 3 times before Christmas 🎄😂😂😂🤭 (yes Captain Ioannis… you will see those hige heels 👠 walking in the staircase😜) 

 

We & Millie will meet again for Christmas 🎄 (really looking forward for this🤩🎄❤️) 

 

Then we will do a defrost tour on Infinity (yes it can be hit or miss weather wise) But it’s not a full winter in 🇬🇷 in march😜😎 Will be fun anyway and just having a good time❤️ 

 

Easter 🐣 our ultimate get-away time is occupied😝 my father in-law is turning 70🥳🥳 So we need to go up north for the celebration (yes that means a full work week for me as a chef, housekeeping and designated driver🎉  (you see why I booked a holiday in march? ) 

 

Then it starts to get interesting……..

We are trying a new thing (aka cheating on X) 

We have booked a NCL r/t cruise from Iceland 🇮🇸 to Greenland 🇬🇱 (yes you are reading correctly😅) on Norwegian Star 🌟  So I will celebrate my birthday onboard a cruise! 

This is picked due to sailing route. Had X offered the same sailing, we would probably booked X 

But we will go open minded and just have a good time🥰🥂⚓️  (what if we enjoy it? Then we suddenly have several more options to pick from🤩🤭🙌🏻 and I must confess, NCL has some itineraries that are very appealing to me) 

 

Then it’s another “shocking” news 📰 

You know how our AZ story has ended in the ditch…. We have really tried to sail them and everything has just turned into chaos and no cruise. All to blame on Covid AND Az themselves for redeployment of ships etc😩

But here we are, I’m bringing an entourage of 60people on AZ😜🤩🥳 The Queen & friends from around is sailing with Pursuit on a 7-days Greek 🇬🇷 adventure from Athens. The Queen is turning round years🥳 Mr & The King is staying home😜

I’m the tour leader for this event😎 So buckle up guys😅🇬🇷⚓️🥂  (option was X infinity…. But the “golden girls” wanted smaller ship and full pampering from start to finish🥰) 

I will do a ships visit on AZ during the summer. 

This will be a very fun one ☝🏿 

 

Cheers for now! 

 

Sea you in May🇬🇷🥂⚓️

Wow, looks like a lot of great sailing in your near future! I’m hoping there’ll be live reviews for each of them? You do an amazing job bringing us all along with you, so very enjoyable, thank you! Oh, and good luck with all the renos…will be so worth all the disruption once it’s completed. 

Cathy

[Barwick Cruiser]

18 hours ago, mahdnc said:

 

Yes, ma'am--a full transit.  Miami to Los Angeles, 14 nights with 8 glorious days at sea.

David, I hope you’re planning to take us all along? Please?? 🤞🛳️😊

 

[DaKahuna]

7 hours ago, Norwaylady said:

Plans in the future: 

 

 I read those plans.  One questions -- how do I convince you to adopt me and take me with you.  I promise to behave. 

 

 

[mahdnc]

56 minutes ago, Barwick Cruiser said:

David, I hope you’re planning to take us all along? Please?? 🤞🛳️😊

 

 

Yes, I am planning on it and I am looking forward to getting back on Summit!  This is the last time I saw Summit--in her old livery and she was docked at St. Maarten back in Jan 2015.

 

[Norwaylady]

59 minutes ago, DaKahuna said:

 

 I read those plans.  One questions -- how do I convince you to adopt me and take me with you.  I promise to behave. 

 

 

Be kind😘😇😁 

 

Will we get a live from Milli or a report from you afterwards? 

[catgirl411]

15 hours ago, Norwaylady said:

@mahdnc @DaKahuna Really a thing that is on our list! 
 

We have paid attention for years for the Panama 🇵🇦 transit. 
It’s only twice a year and timing has not fitted with the schedule😝

So it’s either make it work or consider a different brand⚓️🤭

But we will be there for a transit! 
 

It’s very tempting for Mr❤️😎 You see him on the balcony or top deck with binoculars in hand❤️😎😎😎🙌🏻⚓️ 

We did it on Princess over Christmas and New Year’s December 2022. It was awesome!

[DaKahuna]

4 hours ago, Norwaylady said:

Be kind😘😇😁 

 

Will we get a live from Milli or a report from you afterwards? 

 

 Does benign gentle count as kind? 

 

 I have every intention of doing a live review as it happens, like I have in the past.  This time there should/will be more off-ship content as we are doing an excursion in almost every port and I will be taking lots of pictures.  

 

 I doubt I'll be doing very much on-board content, with the possible exception of food porn as there are lots of video's and reviews of the Millennium showing great pictures of her inside and out.  Of course, anything I believe that is unique I'll post.  

 

We will be doing pre and post cruise hotel stays in Yokohama, in two different hotels, so I'll be posting on our pre and post cruise experiences as well.  I'll probably start my live review on 4/28 as that is when we go to the airport for our flight to Japan. 

 

 

 

[haynesra]

I have been a regular NCL cruiser before switching to Celebrity. One of my favorites is the Star. We did an Alaska cruise on her about 14 years ago. I think you will like the ship - food and service maybe not as good as Celebrity.

 

Looking forward to your future reports!!