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Day 5 St. Maarten!

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Sorry guys Day 4 compasses

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Day 4

We had breakfast at the solarium restaurant - which was basically a smaller windjammer buffet but it had all our favorites and more seating.

I forgot to mention the ice cream machine. It worked day 1, half of it was broken day 2, and it's been back working day 3 and 4. No worries, you'll get your ice cream in a Cone!

We called both our families (hubby's and Mine) through FB messenger. They loved seeing the ship!

We checked out our formal night photos and got 6 digital downloads (and a usb) for $99.

We went to Johnny rockets for lunch. They did have a veggie burger. Everything was great there.

We went back to the solarium pools/jacuzzi for a while and had a few drinks. Floated around watching the clouds pass.

I forgot to mention we got a towel animal. Puppy I think.

Izumi for dinner and it was ok. I liked my main marinated tofu dish but they messed my app. We didn't complain cause hubby liked it so I let him have it. But after the waiter came back cause he realized he gave us the wrong thing and said he'd give us spring rolls to make it up. We never got those. Hubby liked his rolls but we both thought there place was just "OK".

We went to a show that basically said Headliner so we didn't know what it was. Turns out it was a comedian who juggled, which doesn't sound impressive but he comes from a family of entertainers who have been on TV and entertained presidents. He was really good. He was funny and tricks were impressive. Don't miss David Lucas!

Now we're waiting a a tribute Journey band. Not a super fan but it's popular so I'm here.

And yes we have to watch it next top a couple who refuses to wear shoes...

Tomorrow St Marteen!

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day 4

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Day 3

We got the buffet for breakfast today, we got there late - maybe 1030 ands they close at 11. It was crowded but not unmanageable. Ate at the tables outside with a view of Bermuda.

We were supposed to be in. Bermuda for 8 to 330 but I think we got there early and people got to get off maybe half an hour early. Since we've been there twice and got up late we stayed in the empty Solarium pool and Jacuzzi for hours.*Then the indoor pool as well. We talked to a couple of couples.* Mostly retired couples who had been on a million cruises already. Most people love StMartin and Aruba.

We went up in the North Star. We are both bigger and I think my hubby is past the weight limit but they let us right on. They did not weigh anyone.

PS there's steps up to the North Star and an elevator. If you don't arrive in a wheel chair you have to walk the stairs. One family did not know this rule and had a member who would get winded by the stairs. They kind of made a fuss to the guy letting people in (he doesn't make the rules, just has to enforce them). In the end he called someone higher up than him and asked for permission to let their family member take the elevator and the man was able to.

The spiral stairs are not a long/high walk if you're luckily enough to have full mobility. If you get seriously winded by 1 or 2 flights for whatever reason you may want to ask ahead for the elevator or show up in a wheelchair.

Dinner at Jaime Olivers restaurant. SO GOOD. So many tiny Italian apps. Cheese,*arrincini, peppers, garlic bread,* fried polenta, and more. Then i had eggplant parm and hubby had a truffle cheesy pasta. such a good sauce.

The waiter Octavio was great and he told us if you have the dining package you get 40% off a bottle of wine. We got a bottle but didn't finish. The bottle can follow us to another restaurant tomorrow.

Dessert was a really soft, gooey, chocolate brownie with caramel pop corn pieces.* Yummy.*

We went back to Boleros for a bit.

Even if you're not a fan of 70s music don't miss the 70s groovy night in the music hall!

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Day 3

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oh I forgot to mention, I finally had the pizza after the comedy show. It's ok. It's thin and soggy, like a Celeste microwave pizza or something. But it is cheesy and there's nothing else open so. .. It's good enough.

I think the comedy show ended at 1230 and the line was out the door for pizza!

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Day 2.

Me and hubby got up late and had brunch at Grande.*We have my time dining and didn't know if we were supposed to go to Grande or Chic but ithink they put us in Grande simply because they had tables open.

They had a salad bar where you tell them. what you want and they toss it in dressing and chop it for you.* I had truffle leek grilled cheese.* yummy.* Hubby had steak bernaise. He asked for medium, i think it was served a little passed that but he liked it anyway. We're easy to please.

Super windy today but everyone was out on the pool deck.

Hubby for a sea dog and loved it, and loved the options. He'll be back to try the others.

We watched people do the flow rider and the ifly. Even caught the instructor do a demo.

Went to vintages wine bar. Very quiet there. Saw people with their wine, reading books. I think they had coloring books or for kids as an activity.

Tonight was formal night and we had dinner at the Wonderland. Yes the dinner took 2 hours but it's not cause they were slow. They give alot of different courses, explain everything and it's good portion sizes so you don't just inhale and run. It was really nice. Hubby loved everything but the pork, too fatty.

Then had our portraits taken around the ship till it was time for our show.

Word to the wise, GO LATE. The portraits start at 530 till 1030 but we had dinner at 530 and didn't get out till after 7. The ship was a MADHOUSE. We went to a show and got out at 930 and had our pick of any photographer we wanted!

We saw The Gift. I know alot of people complain about it but I liked it. Plus I read all the reviews about what the show was supposed to be about so I guess it was easier to follow.

We went back to Boleros and danced the night away. I don't know the name of the singer but she is fantastic. what a voice!

Then we went to the late night adult comedy show with Landry. I don't know if kids were there but he poked fun at any parent who would bring their kid to this and might have even cursed extra to make any parent sorry they brought their kid. AND someone in the audience aked for dirty jokes and Landry did oblige.

He was great.

I didn't take many pix but i am taking videos, ill post the you tube links later.

Its actually day 3 right now. We're already docked in Bermuda but i don't think anyone's allowed off till 8.

Another note, the balcony smokers are out in full force. I can't actually see who but when I go out on my balcony in the morning I'm hit in the face with cancer stick smoke. It's really disgusting.

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day 2

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more pix

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5 yr wedding anniversary trip!

It was a little confusing in port to find where we were supposed to go but everyone was nice and the lines were short at 11am.

We found the bumper cars and I went hard. Probably wrecked my husband's back cause i was just AFTER him.* Wrecking him head on multiple times. It was fun.*He's fine!

We found the ice cream machines. People say they're always down but we got some before that happened.

We also found Sorrentos pizza.*Hubby said it wasn't bad. Did look hot and cheesy i just wasn't in the mood.

Our room was ready right at 1 like they said. Our Stewart Leon seems super friendly.

We went to the dumb old muster drill.

We got a good spot for sail away on the Solarium wings.*

We love making our own creations in the Bionic Bar. the lady running it runs a right ship and rushes people so*everyone gets a turn.

we got some sandwiches at 270 (kummel weck and 3 cheese grilled cheese!) and they had eclairs filled with chocolate!!!

We went to Boleros bar with live Spanish music.* The lady was Really good.*Beautiful voice.

Then we went back to 270 for a 3d type screen show. Images of flying through clouds, aliens,*etc, weird beautiful things but cool.*

Then we went to the All Aboard show in the theater which was basically a comedy show.*Captain Dennis was funny as well as the comedian Landry.

Back to 270 for a jazz show being broad cast live from Las Vegas.* i dunno why they're showing it, but again we like it.

After this we had a pizza night cap,*but i had their roasted veggies and garlic bread.

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day 1

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I'm new to this but i KNOW everyone wants compasses

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i don’t know if this is the most recent post, but it will be similar to this:

 

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2511574

thank you

Most recent might still be last year. Cruises to Bermuda are just getting started for this year.

how much do you think the entertainment on this ship from last year's compass matches what will happen this year?

I am on the May17th 9 Night Anthem Bermuda/Caribbean Cruise and I am looking for the most recent compasses posted for that specific cruise.

I see a lot of recent Anthem cruise compasses, but not many for a 9 day.

I'm still searching but if anyone else finds it first, please link it here.

following!

I don't think you can take a $7 water taxi to Maho. However, you can take a $1.50 bus to Maho, but you have to go downtown first, behind the courthouse.

oh ok I guess a bux or taxi for me - I know the water taxi was more expensive but I find them more fun, that's why I jumped at the chance

\Pictures and review in around 45 days!

looking forward to your review!

As someone said you can take the ferry across to town.We were there in February and the ferry cost $7 for all day,you can go back and forth all day long

I'd love to take a water taxi to Maho beach, I'll have to look all that up.

Thanks for all the info, I'll def be heading to the taxi's when I arrive!

Forgive me if this question was posted elsewhere, I did search but couldn't find much.

How are the taxis and public transportation around St. Marteen?

Me and hubby have been to Bermuda before and use the private taxis and ferries when we can. I know you should book on RCI excursions so the boat doesn't leave without you but we've never had a problem in Bermuda and was wondering what people experienced in St. Marteen.

Also, does anyone have contact info for a driver they've use and would recommend - or maybe one they wouldn't. We'd like to book a taxi in advance - if there isn't much public transportation around.

St Martin is still really hurting since the hurricane. I was there on a Celebrity cruise [overnight] last week. There is still lots of damage...

 

There is still LOTS of damage from the hurricanes. The locals are SO happy to see the tourists. I have never felt so appreciated. Prices are lower than I remember. On the water taxi to Front street they were selling $1 water and $2 beers. Many stores are still closed.

 

PS--They were still repairing a section concrete of the pier we were docked on. :eek:

I've never been so even though it's under construction I'll still love it - a vacation is a vacation!

I did this excursion last year and really enjoyed it. There is a platform that they lower that you can sit on, but it does bounce around. (at least the day I went) I only remember a ladder going into the water from the platform, but from pictures I'm now seeing it looks like the ladder is gone from the platform and there is now a ramp to go into the water at the back of the boat. People were also jumping into the water from the upper deck. It was nice floating around in the water with a noodle watching the planes. I was told the water where they anchor is 20-25 feet.

Thanks for the pictures!

I have teenage boys, one of whom wants to fly commercially. We have been to Sunset Bar on a previous cruise to watch the planes and the people on the beach. It was a blast! We are going to St. Maarten again this summer, and the boys have asked that we do the same thing we did last time. We're going to catch a cab from the port to Sunset Bar, sit there all day and eat and watch the planes. I asked them if they would prefer to do that excursion you mentioned, but they both agreed that they liked the bar better (it's really open with umbrellas and doesn't feel like a bar as much as a casual restaurant) - plus it will save us loads of money compared to the cost of the excursion!

 

We looked at a recent list of plane arrivals, and it looks like the big jets don't start landing until after 1:00 or so. We didn't look at the departure schedule for that same day, though. Take that into consideration as you're planning the excursion, since the whole point is to experience those big planes landing and taking off! Have fun!

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