dzboss1 Posted July 30, 2007 Author #151 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Dear Denice - thank you for being YOU. A cruise is all about the people that you meet. You were a shining star on this cruise. It is so nice that you started this thread. I can only agree with what you said. As for the behind the sceens tours, they are offered to diamond plus - but for some reason we did not hear about them this cruise. It didn't matter as we have done them in the past. I agree that the galley is fabulous to see. It still amazes me that they can do so much and make everything so special for everyone. Thanks again for doing this thread. I hope that we will meet again on a future cruise. I don't want my memory of you to be waving to you as the shuttle bus pulled away from the ship.Bev Aww, Bev, that was sweet!! It was wonderful meeting you too. Yes, that memory of us waving goodby as you pulled away on the bus should not be the last!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzboss1 Posted July 30, 2007 Author #152 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Judie............I couldn't agree more about the gorgonzola salad and the filet. We ate at Portofino's twice and it was better than FABULOUS. Actually it was three times, since I did the Sat. galley/luncheon which was superb. As far as debarkation, I was the second color called. We found the luggage right away, as well as a porter. We picked up the car in the parking garage and were off. Best ever .........BY FAR!!! Sorry yours wasn't, but glad you also had an AWESOME cruise. I agree...debarkation was a breeze. We were called at 9, and was on the 3rd or 4th bus....Bev and Fred were on the one just before us and we waved goodby out there. They held the buses and staggered them, which made finding the luggage and porters much easier...but might have delayed the later people getting off. Cindy ~~~ So sorry you were called late!! So, so great to have met you all...it really added so much to the best cruise I have had yet!!!! (I sent Allan a little "love" note before I left...LMAO!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzboss1 Posted July 30, 2007 Author #153 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Kathy, how did you get home so fast? My color tag wasn't called until 11:15! This was the most disappointing debarkation I have ever had!On a lighter note, this WAS THE MOST AMAZING cruise we have even sailed!! The food was incredible, the ports of calls were perfect, the ship is sooo beautiful...but what put it over the top was the wonderful people we met both staff and guests! We too have booked the "next cruise" option and will decide in the next 2 months! I agree with everyone else about the food at Portofino! AWESOME! The Gorgonzola salad with pears was fantastic, the Filet Mignon was perfect, and the Flourless chocolate cake was to die for!!!!:D Also, the "Spirit of the Seasons" ice show was so beautiful. My kids were mesmerized. This was truly a wonderful vacation! Bev, loved seeing the two of you at the concierge lounge every night! Next time, I utilize Ricky's services to debark!!:o The shrimp Risotto was INCREDIBLE there!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzboss1 Posted July 30, 2007 Author #154 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Denise, hope you get home safely. It was great meeting You, Harv & your kids. Your performance at the Love & Marriage show was hysterical!! This cruise was in my top 2 of best times. I sure hope that next year's will meet it. Cat ~~~ I really enjoyed the times we got to talk...it was great meeting you and glad we got to share the experiences there...especially the incredible Megan's Bay in St Thomas!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzboss1 Posted July 30, 2007 Author #155 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Yes, Denice was definitely the "energizer bunny" on this cruise. It was wonderful meeting her family. They are all very funny!! :D Kathy ~~~ So glad we finally got to meet each other. Wish we had had the opportunity to have joined you guys in the Schnooer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzboss1 Posted July 30, 2007 Author #156 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Hey Denice!!! Safe journey home!! Good to hear you're driving it!! To everyone that sailed, glad you had a great cruise!! To those sailing soon, enjoy her the way we all do! It is like Denice said, the way they make you feel on board is like you were the very first sail and it is all about you- no one before and no one to follow.......... I hope to read some reviews soon! Once we figured out where to find the trinkets....it was a blast!!! Thank you again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzz Posted July 30, 2007 #157 Share Posted July 30, 2007 as Cori and I sat in the Palace Th. waiting....they start calling those poor people who we all know didnt pay their bill.....we always chuckle... then u hear..shari wagner deck 9...well I was humiliated and Cori was laughing her ass off......turns out they THOUGHT i owed $$$$ but it was paid the day before....after I kept insisting I did pay it, they found the credit...I was a little pissed............ o well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caballo Posted July 30, 2007 #158 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Do you remember who it is? They are shaking up a lot of the entertainers this summer. Checked my Cruise Compass and I think the Schooner Bar piano player's name was Alvin Castillo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzboss1 Posted July 30, 2007 Author #159 Share Posted July 30, 2007 as Cori and I sat in the Palace Th. waiting....they start calling those poor people who we all know didnt pay their bill.....we always chuckle... then u hear..shari wagner deck 9...well I was humiliated and Cori was laughing her ass off......turns out they THOUGHT i owed $$$$ but it was paid the day before....after I kept insisting I did pay it, they found the credit...I was a little pissed............ o well We heard you being called!! lol But the guy had an accent and pronounced your name funny so at first we weren't sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzboss1 Posted July 30, 2007 Author #160 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Do you remember who it is? They are shaking up a lot of the entertainers this summer. Checked my Cruise Compass and I think the Schooner Bar piano player's name was Alvin Castillo. Morning, Karen!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruislovin Posted July 30, 2007 #161 Share Posted July 30, 2007 What time was the first color called to disembark? How is the luggage handled in the terminal? What I mean is, if we come have the first color and then come out a little later where will our bags be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caballo Posted July 30, 2007 #162 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Morning, Karen!!!! Good morning Denice! Am I the only one that's still sensing a slight rolling even though we're on land? Wished I'd had more time to meet up with the M&M group during the cruise, but it was a challenge trying to blend a family group that ranged from 25 to 90 years in age. And as a newbie to the Explorer and cruising, I wore myself out trying not to miss anything. Glad to say I think I hit it all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzboss1 Posted July 30, 2007 Author #163 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Good morning Denice! Am I the only one that's still sensing a slight rolling even though we're on land? Wished I'd had more time to meet up with the M&M group during the cruise, but it was a challenge trying to blend a family group that ranged from 25 to 90 years in age. And as a newbie to the Explorer and cruising, I wore myself out trying not to miss anything. Glad to say I think I hit it all! Slight rolling????!!!! OMG I am surprised at how severe it is right now as I type!! Very freaky!!! I am just glad you had a good time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzboss1 Posted July 30, 2007 Author #164 Share Posted July 30, 2007 For those interested, I just posted the menus for the 9 night on my mini review thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerriL Posted July 30, 2007 #165 Share Posted July 30, 2007 H Denice, Thanks so much for all your posts...we sail on Explorer in a few weeks!!!:D Where did you post the mini review? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzboss1 Posted July 30, 2007 Author #166 Share Posted July 30, 2007 H Denice,Thanks so much for all your posts...we sail on Explorer in a few weeks!!!:D Where did you post the mini review? Hi!! I posted it on the regular boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar*Magnolia Posted July 30, 2007 #167 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Welcome back Denice! Until Denices 9 night review, for anyone interested in reading a review of the 5 night sail on Explorer to Bermuda, here is a link to my recent review: http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=30956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cds2423 Posted July 30, 2007 #168 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Thanks for your wonderful posts as you were sailing Denice, much appreciated. It's so nice to see fellow CC members take the time to post live & keep the rest of us up to date and answer all the questions that we have. I do have one myself, i know that you did the luncheon, galley tour would you happen to know if they will be offering it on the 5 day sailings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 01Sweetpea Posted July 30, 2007 #169 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Denice - Were you able to get copies of the adventure's club compasses? If so, my email address is: sweetpea01@frontiernet.net Email me your name & address and I'll send you a postage paid envelope. Thanks! Eileen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzboss1 Posted July 30, 2007 Author #170 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Denice - Were you able to get copies of the adventure's club compasses? If so, my email address is:sweetpea01@frontiernet.net Email me your name & address and I'll send you a postage paid envelope. Thanks! Eileen I only got a few of them..sorry...I might even be able to just post them here..I haven't got to that suitcase yet to find them..will look later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AspiringCindy Posted July 30, 2007 #171 Share Posted July 30, 2007 as Cori and I sat in the Palace Th. waiting....they start calling those poor people who we all know didnt pay their bill.....we always chuckle... then u hear..shari wagner deck 9...well I was humiliated and Cori was laughing her ass off......turns out they THOUGHT i owed $$$$ but it was paid the day before....after I kept insisting I did pay it, they found the credit...I was a little pissed............ o well We heard your name being called during breakfast...thought maybe you won a free cruise!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sealegs9 Posted July 30, 2007 #172 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Hi Denice- I'm not sure if I understood your "yes" answer to my question. I asked if Allan would still be on 8/26 for ME and mentioned he's a cutie. You said "yes", he's a hottie. Do you know if he will be on 8/26??? Thanks. Love all your feedback. We usually do the DR for breakfast and lunch, so we'll skip the WJ, except for fruit and oatmeal the two Bermuda mornings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy130 Posted July 30, 2007 #173 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Denice...........................wonderful meeting you too. Maybe someday...........some of us can sail together again!!! And my "rolling today to is very strong. Hope it subsides soon. Karen..............Glad you had a great time..........didn;t get a chance to talk much, but glad Dain had a chance to enjoy himself in the Schooner Bar. Your daughters are both just beautiful!!! Shari..............I heard your name to and couldn't believe it. I would be upset too!!!:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzboss1 Posted July 31, 2007 Author #174 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Started posting pictures on the mini review I did..more tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinob Posted July 31, 2007 #175 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Thanks for your wonderful posts as you were sailing Denice, much appreciated. It's so nice to see fellow CC members take the time to post live & keep the rest of us up to date and answer all the questions that we have. I do have one myself, i know that you did the luncheon, galley tour would you happen to know if they will be offering it on the 5 day sailings? I don't know but check in Portofino's when you board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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