volunteer cruiser

Just off Wonder.  My husband and I ate dinner in Coastal Kitchen every night.  Every item my husband and I had was delicious except for two items.  Favorites were filet mignon,  lamb chops, lamb shank, lobster, and all the desserts.    First item not to my liking was lunch boarding day, the scallops as appetizer.  The butter on top luke warm and scallops undercooked.  Second was appetizer for dinner day 2 I think, lobster mac and cheese and it was a chef recommendation.  It had no lobster, watered down cheese sauce and macaroni was harder than al dente.  My first cruise was in 1994 on Monarch so I remember the first class dining.  Offerings have been pared down but presentation and service was comparable to what I remember from the 90's.  I loved the Wonder, second time on her.

I was on the Wonder same week of your cruise, so just caught up on your adventures.  I was in grand suite and garment pressing for formal night was included.  Beer, wine, soda, and waters were available 11 to 11 in suite lounge.  Was this the same for your cruise?

did this is Sept. 2023 and was dropped off at MCO around 4:30 PM

No corkage fee when dining on Wonder in Sept. 2023 and Allure Oct. 2022

schooner bar has never let me down

Was on the Allure recently, had a nice beach day on Labadee, October 17th.  Did not see any disruptions.

4 hours ago, smokeybandit said:

For anyone who has done the binax tests, you know what a joke they are. I can't believe they are accepted for all the ways those could be "modified" especially since the proctor relies on you to tell them if you're negative or not

Not for my husband's test in January, we did BinaxNow test using Navica app and he tested positive.  I work in health care so I knew within 15 seconds we would be positive then about 5 minutes into his 15 minute waiting period, a very loud recorded voice came over his phone stating you have tested positive and it is recommended he seek medical advise from his primary health care provider. (something like that)  This recording lasted a good 5 minutes.  When the proctor came back on he stated "unfortunately he have tested positive for the covid 19 virus"  No way we could have altered that one, missed a great cruise on Oasis for a no symptom positive covid case.

Sailed with Sebastian on Sail Old San Juan.  It was a great sunset sail.  He provided beer, water, and sparkling wine or champagne and music.  We got to choose how fast to sail.  My profile pic is from that sail.  His sail boat The Chili Pepper had some damage from last years hurricane but has been fixed and we are planning to sail with him again in Febuary.  http://sailoldsanjuan.com/

Did you take a side trip to the Soggy dollar bar on Jost Van Dyke?  I love that place and White Bay.  How long did it take from St. Thomas to Jost.

I cruised 4 years ago and they served Alaskan Halibut and Alaskan salmon in the main dining room

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Thanks for the info on lunch. I love your photos.

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On embarkation day, did you get to sit down in coastal kitchen and get served for lunch or was it a buffet on the lounge side?

The Diamond lounge and concierge lounge are both on 13 deck. Since you are now staying in a suite everyone including emerald C &A member can use concierge lounge for coffee in morning and drinks and appetizers in the evening.

Two bedroom suites are included in suite class, everyone in your suite has suite benefits and can use concierge lounge

Here is a link from thread I posted about menus from 1994. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1818026

Loved, loved the video. The shots of the bartenders pouring drinks are too cool.:)

Thanks for posting details on this suite, great videos

bar area in suite 9694 on Navigator August 2015, there was not a plug on the wall by coffee maker, I found one behind the TV but cord not long enough

We ended up not needing coffee pot since we got great coffee in the Concierge lounge

My husband got a beer from the Trellis bar in central park and took it into Vintages when he had tapas. Bar staff did not question. Take your sodas and enjoy the tapas and atmosphere.

Lion Rock Beach Bar and Grill on Cockleshell Beach in St. Kitts is a nice beach with fewer people. The bar menu is limited to beer and lion's rum punch and lunch is a plate of chicken or ribs and sides but the atmosphere is great. They have loungers and make shift umbrellas. If you buy lunch, loungers are included. You also get a nice few of Nevis. They now have a very nice restroom. If I remember I think they only take cash, but prices are good.

Here are some pics of grand suite 1556 on Radiance but these where taken in July 2013. I am not sure what the color scheme is now since I think she has had a dry dock.

These are photos of Radiance grand suite 1556

I have 2 more, didn't get the bathroom this trip.

more of 1554 on Jewel May 2015

photos from Jewel, May 2015 before dry dock

it's all about the balcony

toward aft

looking forward

view straight down