TeaBag

Ah Norris, you have to get back to Ireland to tone up your accent!  We haven't been there since 2010.  I lived in Enniskillen for my first 9 years and then in Dublin till we emigrated to Vancouver.

I have to say I would have been with Carol in my choice of Singapore noodles with shrimp.  Actually all the food you photographed looked amazing.

Loved your description of what to do with a ringing cell phone!  We have that in common too.  It is a war in my family that I refuse to get a cell phone.  Hate the way people get so involved in them that they are oblivious to everyone around them, blocking aisles in the store, bumping into you etc.

Bring on Tuscany!

Thanks for the info.  We sail out of Southampton Oct 20.  It's almost tempting to book something that would let us see such a sight.

You guys are too funny!  I agree Dani that Gerainger and Flam should be on every Norway cruise.  I have a bit of a confession.  When I booked the Norway one I read Stavenger as Gerainger!  Must have been too late at night!

I did detect a little of the Northern Ireland accent in Norriss' video.  

17 minutes ago, Bimmer09 said:

 TeaBag I will  put some pics up soon of 7116. I haven't seen them since I took them which is true of all the pics- I look at them before I post them. There's over 1,000 so some are real surprises. Carol sees them for the first time on CC.

I would say no to looking at the wake over the partition unless the ship is going fast and the wake trails back a long way. If it's the case I recommend standing with a strawberry daiquiri at the railing. 

Suez in 7016? Is that using a Jewish calendar? Oh, not the year but the cabin 7116. Oops!

 

Norway Intensive with Az? We did just the Fjords with Celebrity (see my signature) and that was mind blowing. Azamara will absolutely increase the pleasure  by a big margin!

 

Norris

 

Love your Irish sense of humor, Norris.  Sorry I meant 7116 not 7016.  We had thought you wouldn't be able to see the full wake sitting down.  So yes, lovely recommendation standing at the railing with the strawberry daiquiri and what in the other hand?

We were booked on Silhouette for the Norway Fjords and Iceland/Ireland B2B and Celebrity cancelled them both.  Bah.  The Norway one included Gerainger and Flam, neither of which are on the Azamara itinerary.

As I said in post # 48, I would love to meet you Norris, some day.  We are both Irish.  I couldn't believe it when I read this AM that you are in cabin (er stateroom) 7116.  We have booked that cabin for 3 of our 4 cruises.   It was already gone for the Norway Intensive July 25 which will be our first Azamara sailing. I can't wait to sail in the Suez in 7016.

I really look forward to anything you can tell us about the cabin.  Can you still see the wake sitting down on the balcony or is it obscured by the solid railing?  TIA

I would like to be on their email list also but have not yet sailed with them so I don't know if they would be interested.  I have 4 cruises booked the first of which is the same one clojacks is sailing on.  

Spa cafe, Sushi on 5 and The Porch.  The latter two are fee based.

Based on your preferences, I think you would enjoy Celebrity.  At the moment they have a sale .....50% off second passenger.

Norris, I'm thrilled to see you back.  You are Irish aren't you, as am I.  I would love to meet you on a ship some time.

We have done the same thing as you....switched to Azamara but our first cruise, also on Quest is a while away.  July 25 Norway intensive which starts in Dublin, the city I lived in as a child.

I really look forward to your impressions of Quest.  We are also sailing on her on the Spice Route May 2023.  Two more booked, as well, on Journey.

What an absolutely horrible time you had getting to Rome and then finding your luggage didn't make it. I HATE cancellations and delays as they just become worse by the hour.

I bet when you stepped onto Quest, you gave a loud thank you or was it grazie?

Looking forward to the rest of your review.

Thank you so much for posting.  We have not sailed on Reflection so it is good to read your comments.  You may think you are no good with a camera but you're great with a pen (computer)!  Keep it up.

The Spa cafe for lighter fare.  This is for everyone not just people in Aqua class.

https://www.celebritycruises.com/ca/things-to-do-onboard/eat-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes/aquaspa-cafe

Enjoy your cruise.  We were last on Summit Oct 2019.  Loved the refurbishment.

Thank you, Silkroad for giving us hope that we will maybe get the points for the webinar.  I got my email today for the latest quiz which I had already completed thanks to the posted link.

Congratulations!  I bet you can't wait to sail with her.

I didn't get the email. so thank you rakes5 for posting.  I had no trouble with either of the links you posted.  Hoping now to get my 20 PUP.  I have given up on getting the points for watching the Apex video.

So nice to see an appreciative person.  I hope I meet you on a cruise some day.  We have been on Cruise Critic almost the same amount of time, 16 years.  Great site.

We see a small saving on the two cruises we have booked.  You wouldn't really expect it to be much compared to the 20% off sale that just ended because 50% off second passenger is really the same as 25% off each.  Still every little bit counts. 

We are looking at this cruise also.  It is very much cheaper than the return to Vancouver on May 4, 2022.  There is always lots to do on sea days.  In fact sometimes there are two things offered at the same time and I want to go to both of them.  We have done this cruise or the reverse about 4 or 5 times.  It can be a bit cold for the first few days out from Vancouver, so I would pack something warm to wear on deck.  Enjoy.

5 hours ago, marieps said:

Have you sailed Azamara before, TB?

No, I haven't, but everything I read is positive.  I just can't wait to sail in the Suez in one of those aft cabins.  Unfortunately they moved that cruise to 2023 but we still have the Norwegian Fjords to look forward to next year.

3 hours ago, fstuff1 said:

so you're saying the waiter was mistaken when he said no when i asked if tip was included in the meal? 

(i asked after he presented me with the check.)

No the waiter was not mistaken.  Do you think if he had said "yes" you would have left a tip?  Savvy waiter.  That being said, we are aware the tip is built in but we still leave something for a great meal and an excellent waiter.

On 10/31/2021 at 5:13 AM, SunnyNy said:

I'm recently off the Quest.  They had several very new looking Speed Queen washing machines, with the dryers stacked on top.  Detergent capsules were provided in a plastic bin.  There's also an iron and board there but I draw the line at ironing on vacation 🙂

Thank you for the info.  I will do some washing the last day of the cruise.  I like to arrive home with clean clothes and also, it will help to transition me to fending for myself when I get home!

2 hours ago, SunnyNy said:

I'm on hold with Choice Air right now.  My call was initially answered by a live person who asked if I wanted a call back, or continue to hold.  I was able to ask about the website and was told that "IT is working on it and hopefully it'll be up soon". I guess that's good news😕.   I'll let you know if I learn anything else.

Sharon

Thank you, Sharon.  We need to start looking at airfare for our July 25 cruise.  I'm another person who likes to use the Internet for comparison.

To answer your question, Bo, we have 2 more sailings on Celebrity that were booked some time ago and we are moving on, 4 booked on Azamara.

Haven't sailed since Covid reared its ugly head so I don't know if Cappuccino is still free in Cafe Al Bacio for Elite+.  We enjoyed the perks we received in the past for our loyalty.

Thank you for a very interesting and comprehensive review.  It is sad to see lines that used to do a good job go downhill.  We have never gotten close to booking a HAL cruise, preferring Celebrity and now turning to Azamara.

1 hour ago, hawkesbaynz said:

We were on her in September in Luminae. Enjoyed the Luminae menu but my wife mainly choose off the MDR menu and was satisfied. Murano was great but thought we wasted our money in Tuscan grill.  We are not foodies but usually dine out well and my wife knows how to cook. I am sure you will enjoy. 

Too bad you didn't try the Lawn Club Grill.  We think it is the best restaurant afloat and that includes Murano on three different ships.  Of course things may have changed with COVID but we intend to eat there again when we next sail on Silhouette in 2022.