Sea Dog

3 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

I'll try and pay attention to the other lines on Sunday

John you posted some good pictures on your last Harmony review of Terminal 1.  I would be extremely interested  if you have time to photo and document each step from dropping off your bags to actually getting on board. Being the anal person that I am, seeing the visual of what I will be going through helps my mind get a grasp of everything.

That is the exact information I was looking for. Thank you so much!!

56 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Only change was the check in prior to security.  

Could you elaborate on what that checkin was? I hear about the tablets and how easy it is for checkin, so is there a line for security first or after the checkin?  Sorry I get confused on the exact procedure and order of things.

I do notice some good prices on the going, going, gone sale flyers close to a sailing date. I need to start a late notice fund where I could go on a cruise at the last second.

Great pictures! So when you were snorkeling, do you see any lemon sharks as people had been reporting?

Looks like a great meal. Great info on the transponder. I figured that's how they did it but had no idea that several ships share. No wonder it can be so slow. 

Thanks for the review of your great trip. I hope you will let us tag along on your next trip.

Thank you so much John!!😀

3 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

  I really enjoyed the new bread rolls and the scallop and corn appetizer. 

Sold! Planning on making it there for dinner as one of our BOGO dinners.

John, are you planing on eating at CP150? If so I would love a review of the food. Some of the reviews I have read range from great to terrible.

Wow! Sounds like it's going to be a awesome trip. Following along and looking forward to  more great pictures.

I'm sure depending on when your sailing date it will go down some. We are on Harmony in October and over the year it started out at $59 dropped to $52 then went down to $49 (which we bought) then a few months  ago went to $46 for a couple of days (we cancelled and re booked) and now it has alternated between $49-$52. I will speculate that some of the slow movement is due to the $18 internet snafu and they need to make up some of their loss. Keep tracking it and as you know you can always book, cancel and re book.

2 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Massage was excellent 

I take it that was at the ship's spa with no sales pitch?

1 minute ago, A&L_Ont said:

 I watched the first half of Cats and gracefully left at intermission.  I gave it a chance but it just wasn't for me.

I remember you saying that in one of your reviews. Not to be boring but I can take or leave all the shows, Give me the sea, some good food and good spirits and set me on the balcony, I'm good. Everything else is nice but just being on a cruise makes me extremely happy.

11 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

The only saving grace to Fine Line is it's over in 45 minutes

Interested in your thoughts of why you did not care for it. I made a reservation for it, but if it's that bad I'd rather do something else or enjoy some good cocktails.

7 minutes ago, ATC cruiser said:

I saw the video and it appeared the officer came out the back of the bridge waving the hand at the ship next to them. From where the pier runners were I doubt they could even see it.

I agree that is my understanding too.

I think that is the joy in cruising. Going on different ships and experiencing them. They all have their separate personalities and unique designs. I'm of the opinion that I want to try them all.

Because of Twngster's great review with ton's of pictures we have decided to book a future cruise on Empress. It will be nice to go from Harmony to a smaller ship. I think we will enjoy it a lot. I'm a old guy who doesn't need the fancy slides and other thrills. Give me the sea, good food and good drinks and I am a happy camper.

2 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

CP150 has it according to the guys in Vintages. 

 

Wonderland might have it also, I'll check

You are a rock star!

Twangster has a excellent review here:

Don't let the cover photo be the judge. I wish I could link to another photo but this how the link showed up.

2 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Rising Tide has Louis 13 for $149, its $139 with drink pkg. Vintages has a very limited cocktail selection. I like being on 8, easy to get around. 

Thank you so much John for finding this out. Even though it's expensive I may have to go for it as it is on my bucket list and a lot cheaper than buying a whole bottle. Vintages will be the closest bar to our cabin on 8 so I can see us spending time there getting a cocktail and then taking it back to room and sitting on the balcony. Looking forward to hearing your adventures today!

1 minute ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Coke machines on Promenade for sure. Sorrento. Not sure where else. I'll try and check tomorrow.  Will also ask about cans 

Thanks John for looking into this. From my research it sounds like most bartenders will open the can and pour it in a glass which would not help us as we like to drink a can of Diet Coke in the morning instead of coffee (I know we are weird, it has to do with liking something cold instead of hot)so we might have to take a early morning stroll down to the Promenade every money with our freestyle cups.

I hope you are having a Birthday cocktail as we speak! Cheers!!  Love the review.

I wish I would of jumped on it at $19.99 for our Oct. Harmony sailing. Ended up paying $24.99 after seeing it go down from a steady $29.99 but it has stayed there for several months.

John, I have a question. Where are the coke freestyle machines on Harmony? Any on deck 8 in central park? Also we have the deluxe drink package but would like to keep some diet coke cans in our cooler in the room without going to the trouble of bringing on a 12 pack and lugging it around. Is it possible to get a unopened can of coke at any of the bars?

Happiest of Birthdays wished to you John! Cheers to you today!!