cliftoncruiser

8 minutes ago, zooma said:

Thanks so much for your review, @cliftoncruiser -- glad you had a terrific cruise! Maybe I missed this, but do you mind saying what kind of suite you were in? And how was it space-wise for the 4 of you?

We were in the Owner’s Suite (8502).  Space-wise, we were comfortable.  The bathroom is the biggest bonus as you can actually move around and fit multiple people in there.  It has a separate shower and double sink.  The bed is separate from the sofa area and there are curtains to section off the sofa (sleep bed) from the king size bed.  It almost creates a hallway of sorts so both areas can access the restroom without disturbing the other area with lights (no guarantee for noise though).  The cabin steward offered to bring in a roll away bed on the first day but we declined.  My girls shared the sleep sofa comfortably and even with it opened we had room with the table and chair area.  I loved the cabin and would not hesitate to reserve the same cabin again.

1 hour ago, brillohead said:

Why?  Didn't they have Security scanning SeaPasses for entry?  

The only place I've seen an under-21er need proof of age was the casino, because they don't have the security scanner there that shows age, just the POS to charge the room folio.

The only place on the ship she was asked for an I’d from her was at the Viking Lounge during late nights (I think after 10pm).  The elevators that lead to the Viking lounge stop at the 10th floor late evenings  (versus the 11th) and you walk up the last flight.  At the top of the stairs a security officer cards - no scanner.  Although they never asked me or even batted an eye .... hmmmmm (lol). 😊

On 7/10/2019 at 10:51 PM, CruisinCons said:

Great review!  We sailed on Grandeur late April, first time on that class of ship.  I had no problems with the Surf & Stream Voom, was able to periscope using it whenever I wanted.  Only time I had issues was on my aft-facing balcony.  The farther out I walked, the harder to keep the connection.  But...when I stood on the dock in Bermuda outside the ship, looking at my aft-facing balcony, I had great Voom service.  Go figure. LOL

 

Lady G definitely shows her age in places, like rust, etc, but she's a great ship.  I agree the crew was amazing. Best bartenders we had in a long time.  We had MTD and the wait staff wasn't that great.  One night, we didn't even see the waiter until he brought our dinner.  The Asst. Waiter took our order after being surprised we hadn't seen the waiter yet and brought the apps out when they were ready.   We missed out on the 50th birthday cake as we didn't know there was another dessert coming, and at that point we were done and ready to go, both waiters having been MIA for awhile.  

 

Not sure that we'll seek out Vision class again, miss things like the Pub.  But, we'll see.  If the price and itinerary are right, we may do it.  We really enjoy Radiance class the best - lots of windows, extra areas to hang out (pub, Vintages, etc) but still get the more classic cruising experience that's missing on the large ships.

 

P.S. Viking Crown was DEAD our week. We also did sushi making class, no handouts.

I missed the 50th birthday cake too.  😒. My DD did not get anything immediately after the sushi making class but a few days later a certificate  

was left in our cabin along with step by step instructions so she can replicate at home.

On 7/10/2019 at 3:33 PM, mzhibbs said:

Loved your review.  I would love to hear how your 18 year old enjoyed it over all.  Easy to make friends since no longer able to go to the teen club?  We will be on her next June and my DD will be 19.  We will also have younger teens who can do the club.  My parents love this ship, and this will be a big family group.  Mom is worried the kids/teens will be board, I don't think they will.

My 18 year old had mixed reviews.  She loves cruising and enjoyed the cruise but thought the NE itinerary did not attract as many young teens/adults compared to the Caribbean.  Even so, she had fun.  We traveled with friends so she didn’t head out to meet people as she has done on past cruises.  Being 18 she could go into the bars and adult shows but she could not order alcohol.  I bought the refreshment package and she ordered mocktails which suited her fine.  The 18-20 year olds do need to take a drivers license (or proof of age) to get into the Viking Lounge in the evening.   Neither of the kids were bored (16 and 18) and I am sure if my 18 year old wasn’t with a friend she would have ventured out more and met people.  The were plenty on board just no prearranged meeting places like the under 18 areas.  I did see some posts on the community board near Ben and Jerry’s for that age group to meet at the pool but it was near the end so I don’t know if there was a turn out.  

43 minutes ago, schlimazel_traveler said:

Thank you so much for this helpful review. I'll be on the late July sailing of this itinerary. It will be our third cruise on Grandeur. We have also sailed on Enchantment (from Baltimore) and Vision. We love the Vision class ships.

 

I have two questions, which you may or may not be able to answer.

 

1. Last time we were on Grandeur (about a year and a half ago?) the WJ offerings at dinner paralleled the MDR menu. We made friends with a group of frequent Grandeur cruisers who said they never went to the MDR because they got all the same choices in the WJ, but more quickly and flexibly. 

 

On Vision in January, this was most certainly NOT the case. I was wondering if circumstances have changed for the worse in the WJ on Grandeur as well, or might we encounter the same very pleasant situation we found on our last Grandeur cruise?

 

2. You mentioned the wifi was an issue. Did you happen to notice how much of the time you had cell service? So much of the itinerary is in US ports. I'm thinking we could forgo wifi if our phones are working most of the time! I mostly want to be able to text others in our party to coordinate meeting up, etc.

The easiest answer first.  With all of the US ports and Canada we had service through Verizon.  I think that all Verizon plans cover the US and Canada with no roaming but I would verify with you individual plan so there are no surprise charges.  At sea, I put my phone on airplane mode.  That is when I used the WiFi.  The speed varied throughout the day but was slow all of the time.  Text did not work with the WiFi but email did.  Could have just been me.  We went old fashioned use posts-it’s to keep in touch if we didn’t plan ahead of time.  They stick easily to the room door.

As far as the Windjammer, I only ate there twice, both times for lunch.  The food was good and there was probably more variety, but buffet style and not as fancy.  My teens liked it more than the MDR.  I prefer the MDR, not necessarily for taste as both were good but I hate searching for a seat.  I find the pace in the MDT more relaxing and conducive to conversation.  Lunch in the MDR is limited.  I think it was five choices plus a salad bar.  WJ definitely had more choices.  

1 hour ago, biomedbob said:

I'm hoping there are a bunch Grandeur experts on here.........where in the morning can you get an Irish coffee?  Thanks!

 

Cafe Latte-tudes does have cordials they add to coffee drinks (I know Bailey’s for sure) but I do not recall them listing Irish coffee.  There was a place that had delicious dessert coffee (Irish coffee being one of them) but I cannot think of it right now.  I will post if I do remember.  I know it was not the MDR.  Maybe Chops?

3 hours ago, Love PalmTrees said:

Thanks!  I agree.  There is always something that you can find if you try, but I don't let that ruin my cruise.  We have never sailed the huge ships, but Grandeur may be the smallest in a long time.  (Our honeymoon cruise ship had only 800 passengers.) Thanks again for all your very valuable insights and the wonderful photos!!!!

If you cruise on the Grandeur, I would love to know your thoughts.  My honeymoon was also on a small ship.  I think 79 people (it is so long ago, I can’t recall).  We would take the floats and sleep on the deck under that stars.  We visited small islands like Virgin Gorda, Peter Island, Norman Island, etc. It was quaint but fun!

14 minutes ago, Love PalmTrees said:

I have been reading the Grandeur reviews here on Cruise Critic and I see many comments regarding the ship being worn, dirty, smelly.  Any comments or observations?  I have come to take many of the reviews with a grain of salt, maybe sea salt haha.  Years ago we cruised a Carnival ship 2 cruises prior to dry dock and noticed alot of things needing repair: scratches on elevator doors, carpet tears, etc.  However, it in no way deterred us from having a great cruise.  Your thoughts?  Thanks!!  😃

I have read many of the same comments and actually heard a couple comment about her age as we we walking past the ship in Portland.  In my opinion, the ship is clean and well maintained.  A good comparison would be to a new car versus an older car.  Both can be cleaned and maintained but the new car is shinier.  During my 10 days, not once did I stop to think that something looked dirty, worn, or had a smell.  The only thing I noticed was the elevator being out of service that I mentioned above.

I think there are the people that love the big newer ships and hate the ‘smaller’ ships and vice versa.  I personally think the smaller ships are more personable as you see the same people, crew, and quickly learn your way around.  I like that I am recognized and greeted by name after a few days (without them having my sea card).  I think the crew and the Grandeur are like family to one another.  I see them joke, laugh, and enjoy themselves while being attentive to the passengers.  

I am pretty picky with cleanliness but don’t care about all the bells and whistles.  I enjoy going to a show without reservations on vacation and having flexibility.  This is s long was of saying the ship is clean 😀.  

To get another opinion, I asked my husband and my 18 year old daughter.  Both thought it was clean.  My 18 year old said if you searched you could find a stain on the carpet but nothing that jumped out.

Thank you for cruising along.  I’ve sailed out of Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale, and Miami and Baltimore is my favorite port due to the ease.

Day 10,   Debarkment: We arrived in Baltimore sometime around 7ish (I wasn’t paying attention so the time is estimated).  I woke up at 6:30am and we were still moving, albeit slowly.  I got dressed and made my final trip to Cafe Latte-tude for a latte and cappuccino.  I went back up to the room and woke everyone else up.  Meeting time in the concierge lounge was 7:30am.  We got up there, grabbed some seats and had some pastries.  At 8:00am the Captain made the all clear announcement and Carlington began escorting us off the ship using both sets of elevators which were reserved.  We went down on the second round and went directly through security, no line, and we were off of the ship.  At the bottom of the gangway, suite guests were directed to the custom line for suites.  Again no line and within 1 minute the four of us were past customs and headed to our luggage.  Surprisingly, the luggage was in the first row as we entered the terminal.  We grabbed our bags, spotted a porter, and headed to the car. From the concierge lounge to my car took 10 minutes.  Amazing!!!  That is why I love The Port of Baltimore!!!  I cannot think of an easier port to get in and out of.  The port is run so efficiently.  And it is literally two minutes off of I-95.  Parking is safe, plentiful, and $15 a day.  You pay when you entered so exciting is a breeze.  

And with that, my vacation was over.  It was a fantastic vacation aboard a wonderful ship, and an enthusiastic crew.  Every single crew member we came into contact with was friendly and helpful but there are always a few standouts.  Special shout-outs to my crew favorites:  Maria from the Viking Lounge/Concierge Lounge, Santi from Cafe Latte-tudes, and Alberto from Chops. I enjoyed learning about them, their cheerful personalities, and how much they seemed to love their jobs.  They are truly gems!  Close behind were bartenders Kel-vile (Kel) and Ben, both in the Viking Lounge.

My one dislike was the paper straws.  I know they are environmentally friendly but they get soggy very quickly and I felt like I was drinking paper.  They do have a taste.  Also of note is that two of the centrum section elevators were closed for maintenance the entire cruise.  I don’t know if they need to be repaired while docked but the sign was on the elevator at boarding and never came down.  

Now I am left dreaming about my next cruise.  When, where, and what ship?  Ahhhh, I can’t wait!!!  🛳 😊. 

I hope you all enjoyed my review and it provided information that helps.  Any questions, feel free to ask.  

On 6/18/2019 at 7:32 PM, Carol28 said:

We would enjoy a lobster lunch (not a lobster roll) while we are in Portland, Maine and/or Newport, Connecticut. Anyone have a recommendation for a restaurant within walking distance of either port? 

I just got back from a cruise today that went to Portland.  I got a full lobster at Luke’s Lobster.  I think it came with fries but I swapped them out for a salad.  This is a picture of my meal.  Lots of locals there and it sits at the end of a pier right on the water with great views.  It was about an eight minutes walk from the dock.

1 hour ago, hogwildcruzers said:

Enjoying your great review and photos....thanks for sharing!

 

I glad to hear you are enjoying the review.  This is the first time I’ve ever written a review and it has been kind of fun.  🤣

Day 9 - 2nd Sea Day and final day of cruise:

Today was a relaxing day.  After breakfast at Chops, we roamed the ship some and hung out in the centrum for a bit.  We had a galley tour headed by Ryan - one of the executive sous chefs.  He did a nice job walking us through the kitchen area and explaining how the kitchen chores are divided, how the food is processed and disposed of, and how they manage to feed thousands of people a day.  They make it look so easy. After the galley tour, we had 30 minutes to roam some more before lunch.  We decided to eat at the Windjammer and the selection was nice.  I stuck with salad since we had reservations for Giovanni’s and I wanted to try the tiramisu (friends we met had told us how delicious it is and tiramisu is my favorite desert so I knew I would indulge) and I try to eat low carb.  I walked up to the spa with my daughter so she could redeem a scalp massage she had won earlier in the week.  She said the massage was very relaxing and that they use oils on your scalp and hair.  The massage therapist was very friendly and the service lasted about 30 minutes.  Next came the dreaded packing.  I wanted to have everyone packed by dinner so we could enjoy the last night and not worry about getting the luggage out by 10:30pm. Mission accomplished (whew) without an inch of room to spare.  In fact, I had to carry a bag of stuff that wouldn’t fit in the suitcase. After packing, I had a latte and bumped into and than chatted with my new friends Gary and Melissa (who we were meeting for dinner).  By than, it was time to change for dinner and head up to the concierge lounge for our last happy hour.  The bar  staff and bartenders up there are all so friendly I wanted to make sure I said my goodbyes and tip them out.  We tip after drink orders daily but had two people, in addition to Carlington, that we wanted to recognize with a bit extra.  Maria was my favorite as she is such a happy person that really enjoys people and always had a huge smile on her face.  Happy hour lasted an hour and a half and than it was off to dinner.  As I mentioned above, we ate at Giovanni’s with friends and had great conversation and food.  As an added bonus, Alberto (our favorite waiter from Chops) paid us a visit with a surprise.  He always went above and beyond at breakfast getting my husband hash browns from the Windjammer every morning as he likes the patty type better than the shredded potatoes.  Alberto also got us a hot sauce we liked.  He was quick, friendly, professional, and hopefully gets promoted soon.  I ordered the shrimp dish but subbed the mash potatoes for fresh veggies so I could have my dessert.  The tiramisu was everything I had anticipated.  It was worth cheating on from my low carb diet (all week but the tiramisu was a conscious over the top cheat).  The four of us shared a bottle of champagne and had a great meal.  We than went up to the deck to watch us go over the Chesapeake tunnel.  It was right at sunset and the sky was a brilliant red.  I did not go to the farewell show as it coincided with dinner.  The final show aboard the ship was an adult comedy show with Mark Cordes.  I watched the show and than did my last leisurely stroll of the ship. I decided to get a few night pictures as I had not taken any of the ship lit up.  And than it was off to the cabin to turn in for the night at 11:30pm.

Next up:  Disembarkment

We have docked!!!  Waiting to get the all clear to begin debarkment.  I will write about the last Sea day and a general overall experience later today.  To anyone that may be boarding today (or in the future) I wish you all a great vacation!  The Grandeur is a great ship with a great crew.

Day 8, Sea Day:  Today was a sea day and the ship had plenty of activities to keep us entertained.  We woke up and headed up to Chops for breakfast.  We had a nice seat by the window.  It was foggy outside so the visibility was not great.  Last night we saw dolphins splashing around while eating dinner but with the fog, not a chance.  After breakfast we went back to the room to freshen up, watch my girls do Zumba in the centrum, and than watched the egg drop competition.  It was fun to watch as contestants dropped eggs from the eight floor the the centrum (fourth floor) using supplies from the ship to see if the egg could survive.  Some pretty clever designs were presented.  We walked around a bit than went to lunch.  After lunch, we roamed a bit and than headed to one of our favorites- The Love and Marriage Show.  It is always comical hearing the responses.  The couples are selected to participate- a newlywed couple, mid-range (20 to 30 years) couple, and the longest married couple (for our show, 57 years).  The couple are than asked to record answers to questions and than the responses are shared with the audience.  From there, it was straight to Bingo.  Both were crowded.  We didn’t win anything at Bingo but enjoyed it nonetheless.  After Bingo, we went to get changed for dinner.  Tonight was the second formal night and lobster night for those wondering (the first formal night did not serve lobster).  The meal was good but after having huge lobsters in Maine, it looked so small.  We than had a few pictures taken and than changed back into casual cloths for the evening. We met friends and shared a bottle of champagne while the 70’s show was going on in the centrum.  The Palladium had a Motown show but we did not go to it.  In all, it was a fun day.  No pictures from today.  I will attached a picture of the cake they brought us to celebrate our 26th anniversary. 

2 hours ago, Love PalmTrees said:

So awesome of you to take time on your cruise to post your review!!  Enjoying the ship info and your gorgeous photos!!  😀

Thank you, glad to share my experience and viewpoints.  It has been a nice way to summarize the day’s activities and now, a way to pass time waiting in line for Bingo!  Narrowing down the pictures (and getting them to upload) has been the most difficult part.  WiFi on the ship is  -s-l-o-w- and it has timed out more than once.

4 hours ago, retiredgram said:

Beautiful pictures.  Thanks for allowing us to tag along.

Thank you for following. 💕

Some pictures from Halifax... a Canada sign for photo ops (I liked the frame at the end for people 😀), a street view from the boardwalk, a a guard at the Citadel.

10 minutes ago, breezy_carol said:

Great review!  Wonderful pictures.

Thank You!

1 hour ago, FirstAnthem said:

Thank you for this review! Looking forward to the rest. I’m considering this cruise for next summer. 😊

I am glad you are enjoying it.  The cruise has been great and I love the longer length as it really has given me a chance to relax and have a break from work.  I find that typically just as I start truly relaxing I only get a few days before I need to pack up.  This is so much more enjoyable.

Day 7 - Halifax, Canada:

We have been very fortunate to have great weather on this cruise.  Another Sunny day in the 70’s.  After a long day of touring yesterday, we were all tired and decided to sleep in today (the teens longer than us).  I went down to Cafe Lattitudes to a latte and cappuccino to hold us over until everyone woke up.  I have gone there everyday and hands-down, it is the best coffee on the ship and the guys that run the stand are so friendly.  I especially like Santi as he greets me by name and knew my drink by the second day.  We had our first meal, lunch, in the Windjammer.  It offered lots of variety and was good.  By the time we got off of the ship it was about 1:30pm so we decided to stay in the city limits for our sight seeing.  We took a taxi ride around the city to see Halifax.  The cab driver was interesting.  He was not shy and shared his views of the surroundings.  We found him to be comical, informative, and he told us about living in Halifax - both the good and the bad.  We drove past the gardens, the citadel, and some of the housing areas that have historical significance.  We saw some churches that had architecture designs that stood out.  After the taxi, we walked the boardwalk from the casino back to the cruise ship stopping for ice cream at Cows and rum cake at another store along the boardwalk.  The rum cake was very tasty.  At the terminal we shopped for souvenirs in the shops. We boarded the ship at 5:30pm and headed to Chops to make reservations for the evening.  We had never had eaten in any of the specialty restaurants so this was a change that we very much enjoyed.  The food was very good and the wait staff was attentive.  The food was very filling.  They brought us out a special cake to celebrate our 26th anniversary which was such a nice surprise.  In the evening we went to the karaoke session and than up to the Viking Lounge.  On previous cruises we had on the Grandeur, the Viking Lounge was always the late evening hotspot with dancing but on this cruise, it has been dead.  The bartenders said the last cruise it was packed so I am not sure why it has been empty all week.  Maybe because of all the port days on this itinerary (5 ports). But the bartenders in the Viking Lounge are awesome and in my opinion, make the best drinks on the ship.  I enjoy chatting with them. Clocks get turned back an hour tonight (they were turned forward an hour yesterday).  While in Canada, the ship went by local Canadian time (versus Eastern time which we started in) for debarkment from the ports.  The next two days are sea days so we can attend more ship activities.

Look at the water level on the three boats in this picture compare to the picture above of the exact same three boats in the above post due to changes in the tide.  The pictures were taken about two hours apart.  You can also see the difference in the lighthouse pictures by looking at the rock formation in the background.  The water covers almost the entire formation as the tide rises.  Neither of these are at max high or low tide.  

Day 6, Saint John (New Brunswick):

Another beautiful day!  Sunny and temperatures in the low 70’s.  We started the day out early as we had a tour booked a six hour through GoFundy.  It was a 6 passenger private tour and was absolutely wonderful.  We did not have the crowds of the bus tours and saw so many amazing sites.  

We headed out during low tide to get our first view of the town’s scenic attractions.  I can’t name them all but some of the sites were the Reversing Rapids, a light house, a suspended bridge at Salmon River, covered bridges (there are many) Fuller waterfalls, a few rock formation to include the Indian Head and the Flower Pot, cliffs along the sea/bay, caves sea floors, and than on our way back to the ship we saw the same sites later as the tides came raised.  The water lowers and rises at such a rapid rate that a few hours can can be the difference between boats sitting on a dry inlet base or floating in a full river.  It is pretty amazing to to nature at its best.  

Walking across the suspending bridge reminded me of the old suspended bridges I would see as a kid.  It wiggled from side to side (more if you jumped or shook it 😇).  I had a good laugh at my teens at the first shake.  I cannot describe the beauty but parts of it reminded me of the scenery in Virgin Gorda and the Caribbean which took me by surprise being we are in Canada.  Alexei, our tour guide had timed the day perfectly.  He went the extra mile with the little things he did like having the hot coffee and hot, a cooler filled with bottles of cold water, fresh muffins, and lots of goodies for us to take home like Canadian maple syrups, maple hard candies, a magnet, and more.  I would 110% recommend him to anyone trying to figure out what to do in NB.  The rental is a flat fee, he does not combine groups, and holds up to six people. We had four people so we were roomy.  I am sure the pictures won’t do justice but I will try to post the same picture at low tide and high tide so the difference can be seen.  Going into today, the Reversing Rapids were the one thing I wanted to see and I thought they would be my highlight but they ended up being near the bottom of the list among the sites I saw today.  They were cool and seeing the complete change in direction was fascinating but the other sites were just so beautiful.  Doing it again, I would not cut them out but I did not realize how many other sites there were to see in NB.

Back onboard the ship, we saw the evening show, a juggler named Scotty Cavanaugh.  He was excellent- humorous and great juggling.  The show went by quickly as he kept you entertained - he jumped right into his act and kept going until the end.  Tonight was also the adult Quest show.  My 18 year old and a friend went with us to the show and they both loved it.  The laughed and had a good time.  I spotted my 16 year old in the Centrum playing cards with a group of teens on my was back to my room.  They were all quiet but enjoying themselves so we kept going and she never noticed us. This was a great day.  

As a side note, I talked to two different families today that were disappointed with the hop- on/hop-off bus in NB.  Both said that even though we were the only ship docked, the bus was over crowded and from any stop along the route, it was an hour wait to get back on and at times the full bus would pass by people waiting because there was no space on the bus. I had never read that online so I thought I would share.

Day 5: Bar Harbor Maine.

My write-up would not upload yesterday so   I am rewriting and trying again (I now know to copy write-ups just in case).  Bar Harbor was an excellent day with fantastic weather for touring.  It was sunny and in the mid 70’s.  We got off of the ship at 10:00am and walk to to the right where transportation was lined up.  We found a tour van waiting that had not been hired out and was able to hire it for the four of us for 2 1/2 hours.  Our guide Mary was wonderful.  She is a retired teacher and has a true love for the area.  Mary enjoyed the educational aspect of tour and shared so much information with us.  We went to Arcadia National Park and made stops all along the way.  Every turn brought even more breathtaking sites.  We went to the top of Cadillac Mountain which is the highest elevation at 1530 feet above sea level.  There a a geological marker in the rock at the point.  It is known as the highest of the shoreline of North American continent between Novs Scotia and Mexico and as the first place in the U.S. to see the sunrise in the mornings.  Although it is high, the walking is fairly level and gravel path from the parking lot is about a five minute walk so it is very easy.  But it would also be easy to miss the marker as it is flat in the ground.  We saw a small waterfall in the rocks along the ride.  The coping stones are a natural guardrail made of granite rock rather than the metal guardrails to maintain the beauty.  We stopped at the garden but it was not in bloom so it was a lot of greenery but no flowers.  Thunder Hole was intriguing to watch.  At the bottom of a big rock formation there is a huge hole.  Water fills the hole and the elevation rises.  Once full, it squirts out in a powerful spray creating a roar.  The strength determines the sound at it sounds like thunder.  

After the park, we went into the town of Bar Harbor and had lunch at West Street Cafe.  The lobster roll was plentiful and delicious.  And the blueberry pie rave is completely accurate.  Unbelievably good!!!!  It was served warm with a side of vanilla ice cream.  Next we went shopping along the main road that runs from the port and uphill.  It is an easy walk with tons of shops.  After shopping we stopped at Ben and Bill’s Chocolate Emporium - an ice cream shop that Mary said is the best ever, all homemade with unique flavors like the Maine blueberry (awesome much like the blueberry pie) and lobster ice cream which was vanilla butter flavored with pieces of lobster meat.  Sounds gross but after a sample taste I went with it because why not.  I am in Maine and will probably never see lobster once cream anywhere else.  The lobster pieces were hard from the ice cream and reminded me of candy pieces.  I would recommend trying it at least once.  You will recognize the place the the gigantic lobster holding an ice cream cone out front on the sidewalk.  We bought some t-shirts and headed back to the ship to shower and get ready for the evening.  The show was a hypnotist but I skipped it so cannot give an opinion of the show.  We hung out with a couple we met onboard and had great conversation and turned in early as we have an early tour in St. John’s.

23 hours ago, The sea calls my name said:

The ships lobster will never be an excitment again.  Nothing like Boston ( or Maine) lobster to spoil you.

So true!  The size, freshness, and color were unbelievable.