SoberJulie

We arrived off the Silhouette on Friday as well. 

I was amazed at the efficiency of the process....

As non-US citizens, (Canadians)  we were in the Fort Lauderdale airport waiting to go home by 9:45am. 

We are not Nexus holders nor did we have any kind of priority passes. Our luggage pickup call was number 15 so we weren’t even first off the ship. 

Nobody took our pictures or fingerprints....I’m not understanding where or when this step was happening. 

I’m almost feeling as if we somehow slipped out of the country unnoticed after reading all these reports. 

Thankfully they refunded the difference 

Hubby and I pre-booked 80min massages. 

Our 2:00 appointment didn’t even begin until 2:15......and then when it was over, I took note of the time: 3:17. 

I went to the spa desk to say that I have no problem paying for what I received, a 1hr massage. 

He wanted to book us in the next day for the 20-25min we missed out on. 

Im currently waiting to hear from the manager so she can refund the difference. 

I’m not altogether pleased with how they handled their error and that I have to spend my vacation time ensuring I’m not being over charged. 

SHIP: Silhoutte 

CABIN #: 1591

DECK #: 11

CLASS: Aqua 

AREA: starboard side, mid ship

BED NEAR: bathroom

QUIET?: very 

BALCONY VIEW: balcony does have the overhang from the pool area above, but the view is still incredible. Also offers protection from sun or rain. 

BALCONY SIZE: holds 2 chairs with foot stools and a small table that is large enough to have a meal on 

WIND A PROBLEM?: no

SOOT A PROBLEM?: no

PROBLEMS/COMMENTS: many complained about the balcony overhang and I was concerned that we wouldn’t enjoy our balcony because of it. We loved our balcony. 

The room had plenty of storage, the bathroom was well laid out and also had adequate stirsge. The desk area served as a lovely make up/hair desk while getting ready for dinner. 

I too think that the planning portion is every bit as fun as the vacation itself!

This just came through my newsfeed on Facebook, Celebrity advertising last minute gift ideas: a table for 2 at Blu. 

I’m mighty confused. 

I thought Blu was only for aqua class passengers. 

2 hours ago, evandbob said:

 

Yes, Negril can be a reggae delight.  But I haven't seen musicians on the beach at Montego Bay, and I've stayed there a week at a former Beaches hotel as well as visiting during port stops.  Same with Aruba along both Palm and Eagle beaches.

 

Curious about your CC name......Sober as in abstaining, judgment, and /or straight forward, staid?

 

 

🙂

Sober as in: Drug and alcohol free, over a decade now. 

But yes...maybe a bit of all those things! 

1 hour ago, Itchy&Scratchy said:

We haven't seen any on ABC islands... Honestly, we have been to Jamaica several times already (different beaches), and have never seen any musicians on the beach there either.

Oh gosh, 7 mile beach and Bloody Bay in Negril are FULL of musicians. 

On an average day we’d see/hear at least 5. It was part of Jamaica’s charm for me. 

On 11/17/2018 at 9:24 AM, PTC DAWG said:

How does water expire? 

 

Best set by dates do not mean expired. 

The plastic bottles that the water is packaged in has the ability to begin breaking down/releasing chemicals into the water....hence the best before date. 

It’s not just you....

the search function seems so random, I can’t find anything close to what I search for 

On 7/18/2018 at 2:56 PM, sturderick said:

 

We are looking for an all adult great resort there if you here of any! Not the clothing optional ones, just regular ;p. We have been to fantastic ones in Cancun but want to switch it up a bit.

Sunset At The Palms in Negril is an adult only, boutique style resort. 

We adore it!!

I just purchased a specialty dining package for 2 dinners and a lunch. (Sailing Silhoutte on Jan 2)

Pretty certain I’ll book us into Murano (since it has rave reviews!) and Le Petite Chef (hubby has no idea what it is, it will be fun to see his reaction and enjoy a different experience) ....

but which specialty venues are open for lunch? 

Any recommendations? 

17 minutes ago, ldubs said:

 

Those backpacks have impressive features.  Do you have any comment about the weight compared to a generic pack of the same size?  

 

It doesn’t seem noticeably heavier than a normal backpack of the same size. It’s a good looking pack, great pockets, waterproof interior lining, and very sturdy straps. 👍🏻

Just purchased a PAC-Safe smaller sized backpack. It has the ability to be locked to a fixed thing like a tree or fence and can’t be cut through 

(hubby carries insulin and glucagon, so a theft would be kinda disastrous) 

It appears (?) that the ‘magic carpet ride’ (outdoor moving large balcony) rides up and down in front of people’s staterooms. Is this accurate?

Tipping BEFORE receiving any service.....is this an American thing?

Here’s how I begin:

-Haul the suitcases up from the storage room, open them up on the spare bed. 

-Empty my closet and drawers of every piece of summer clothing and shoes I own, throw it on the spare bed. 

-Buy all kinds of new clothes and shoes. Throw them on the spare bed. 

-Borrow some clothes from adult daughters. Add to the pile. 

Start subtracting. 

Because my airline only allows 50lbs of checked luggage each, a 10lb carry on and a personal item (I have a purse you could fit a toddler in)

~sigh~

I’m not sure I’m able to learn how to pack light! 😂🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

Not Edge specific....but all pics I see of cruise ships, the lounge chairs are all pushed together, basically touching each other. 

I like meeting new people....but I don’t want to lay beside strangers, shoulder to shoulder in my bathing suit 😳

Do people shift the lounge chairs?

2 minutes ago, StillLooking4Adventure said:

We just did a TA on the Reflection. We ate at Murano twice, Tuscan and Lawn Club and Petite Chef. I had purchased the 4 night package so each only cost $32 extra pp. I thought they were all worth the up charge and enjoyed them all. I had watched the YouTube video of the experience so I knew what to expect. I didn't tell my wife anything before hand so she was surprised and delighted. My biggest surprise was the food. I actually enjoyed the meal more than all the others. (I liked them all). I had never had Bouillabaisse and was going to get Onion soup instead but decided to give it a shot even though I thought I wouldn't like Mussels. I was wrong, it was delicious. The steak was cooked perfectly and tender as could be. I liked the lobster even more than Murano's. 

 

Would I go back? Maybe. Especially if they change the menu and show. It was a fun evening. (We shared with another couple we met on the ship and we had a great time)

I’m convinced 

And, I’m not telling hubby a word about it. It will be fun to see his reaction. 

32 minutes ago, Krazy Kruizers said:

We gave been to the ABC islands many times and never saw any musicians walking up and down the beaches playing and wanting tips.

 

We have had musicians come to the pier to play for tips.

Thank you. I’ll save the guitar strings for the next time we go to Jamaica. They are a hot-ticket-tip item as they are difficult to acquire on many islands. 

While visiting Jamaica last year, one of the things we most loved about the beaches were the random local musicians that wandered up and down the beach to play for tips. 

Does this happen at any of the ABC islands or is it more of a Jamaican thing?

28 minutes ago, penguinchick24 said:

Equinox currently stuck at the Port of Miami.  A ship sunk ahead of us and the port is completely shut down to any incoming or outgoing traffic.

A ship sunk? What ship? 😳

I vote #2

Extra days would totally appeal to me.....and on any repeat poets I might just schedule a massage or take advantage of a quieter ship 

36 minutes ago, phoenix_dream said:

I am not trying to be argumentative - honest - just curious.  Wondering what type of labeling would you be expecting in order to calculate the doses correctly?  Without handing out recipes they couldn't give you exact amounts of ingredients.  

 

I sympathize with those with dietary restrictions.  I am lactose intolerant.  Luckily that is not life threatening, although it can create all kinds of very unpleasant digestive issues.  I am constantly asking the staff if this soup, or this sauce, etc.., etc., has diary in it.  Until you have it, you don't realize just how many dishes have some kind of dairy included (most breads, many soups not labeled as 'cream', salads, many sauces, and of course lots and lots of dishes come with cheese ).  They offer very few alternative dishes for dairy.  Luckily they usually have almond milk, but would love a larger variety of dairy free options as well.

Oh no, not labelling. I would just hope that if we were to ask if something is sugar free/low sugar....or if something could be made/substituted with a lower carb version, they would have accurate answers and info. 

It can be a huge deal to be served regular soda instead of diet soda.....or to dose for a regular dessert that turns out to be sugar free. 

It’s only basic info that we need, but it absolutely needs to be accurate. 

27 minutes ago, cruisestitch said:

You are misreading this.  The personnel covered in the  standard auto tips are your room steward and waitstaff. Auto tips don’t cover spa staff,  a gratuity will be added to the price of your treatment.  The auto tips don’t cover the sommelier.a gratuity will he added to the price of your bottles of wine.  Etc.  No where was I trying to state that the spa gratuity will be given to your stateroom attendant.

Oops. I re-read.....and indeed misinterpreted. My apologies.