lord of the seas Posted January 5, 2010 #26 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Thanks Doug. Deiter 2.5 Hours for room service.Luxury that's not. On a rough day, experience tells that you will get more guests staying in their suites and ordering room service.So you make sure that there are more staff allocated to that service.Good luck with your party Doug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebbieH103 Posted January 5, 2010 Author #27 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I will be anxious to see how well they pull off this party for 60 people. Before 2 1/2 hours, I would have long assumed that the meal was not coming and have called again and then also gone to reception if that failed. They are at least logging problems down there. Does the speed dial button work yet? I found a lot of disconnect between room service and the butler. They would say they were calling/paging, then he would happen to show up for something else like ice but would not know about our call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord of the seas Posted January 5, 2010 #28 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Debbie, I'm sure the party will be ok.I hope that room service will not suffer whilst it is going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebbieH103 Posted January 5, 2010 Author #29 Share Posted January 5, 2010 If they just handle it like the lounge snacks, they should be alright, and I am sure they want it to be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meow! Posted January 5, 2010 #30 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I ate on the pool deck for lunch despite the weather, though I was briefly drenched by a spray that made it over the pool deck side walls. Thank you kindly for such an interesting narrative. The pool is on deck 9, and it is enclosed. So sea water had to be splashed up over deck 10 to spray on you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldens4 Posted January 5, 2010 #31 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Have agreat time at the party and hope your weather continues to improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuseCruiser Posted January 6, 2010 #32 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Great time in the party, Doug and Lynn! Thank you so much for having us. Dinner under the stars in the Black Rock Grill; NY Strip cooked on a hot lava stone. We brought some jamon iberico bellota from Barcelona and the staff served it on a platter with champagne. That, a salad, the Strip steak, and apple pie dessert; fabulous. But the party was a HUGE HIT! Thanks again Doug and Lynn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted January 6, 2010 #33 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Remind me why I am not there................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WesW Posted January 6, 2010 #34 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Hi from sunny, beautiful Las Palmas, Our Burn's bash last night in Dr. John (doug) and Lynn Burns Grand Suite was exceptional, fun and a wonderful way to meet many different cruise critic posters who we have chatted with over the last year. Finally got to meet Craig and Wil (Cashipman, and Muse Cruiser), Marja and Nick (from the Netherlands) and of course the Marriott pre cruise gang (Malcomb & Jean, Dieter & Debbie, Gary and Carol, Diane & Carl) Gary, Carol, Wellseasoned (Dieter) & Debbie, Ida and I left the party (really Doug and Lynn nudged us gently out) after 90 min and went to the Panorama lounge for a few more drinks before leaving for La Terraza where we had another exceptional delicious Italian feast with impeccable dining and wine service. We then went to the show lounge and watched a terrific Elton John show. Got a 75 min run (on board..missed Carl as he was already off the ship running in Las Palmas) in this morning, 15 min on the eliptical then 10 min in the pool (cold!)..looking forward to a long run in Las Palmas before lunch...got to get ready for the Captain's Welcome feast tonight--our first formal night. Absolutely loving the Spirit, fellow pax, crew and this crossing. more to follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meow! Posted January 6, 2010 #35 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Absolutely loving the Spirit, fellow pax, crew and this crossing. more to follow Bon Voyage, Colonel, sounds like you are well satisfied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord of the seas Posted January 6, 2010 #36 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Remind me why I am not there................ Money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebbieH103 Posted January 6, 2010 Author #37 Share Posted January 6, 2010 The poor ship has only been sailing 2 weeks and already thru two cat 2 hurricane waters! I really liked the music at the Panorama and sure was wishing Ida was there then. I am glad she has found it. It's interesting up there when the ship rocks and rolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted January 6, 2010 #38 Share Posted January 6, 2010 lord of the seas, cute. I think the real reason is because we leave in less than 2 weeks for Santiago for a few months on the Cloud! It sure sounded like fun though. Since the Odyssey, I am not doing brand new ships until they mature! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldens4 Posted January 6, 2010 #39 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Hve a great time duct tape and I am with you on letting a ship mature. Maybe the end of 2010????? Who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted January 6, 2010 #40 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Thanx for the support, maybe 2012? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebbieH103 Posted January 7, 2010 Author #41 Share Posted January 7, 2010 We're booked on November 6 Barbados to Barbados. I'd go back next week as long as it was warm waters without such high waves and sunny skies and I was flying out of a decent airport that had a clue. I think by the Grand Voyage, they will have just about everything worked out, and they will just have to stop advertising things like a Kinesis wall that were never delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WesW Posted January 7, 2010 #42 Share Posted January 7, 2010 We are having a terrific time on this crossing..as Dr. Burns sez above service is exceptional, dining venues abound (stone grill,seishin (asian), Le Terraza (slow cooking Italian) Le Champagne (Degustation/wine pairing), Restaurant (like Compass Rose), Pool Grill, Romance (mean) Room Service. We loved Seishin, have the stone grill tonight then Silversea is preparing a special Indian Dinner for Restaurnat Friday night celebrating our Silver anniversary on the Silver Spirit (will have them put the AMX "Dom" on ice and serve for the start of this special "silver" Spirit evening. Last night was our first of three formal nights...we had a great time (lobster in Restaurant, with vine tomatoe risotto as veggie dish) Will try to post some pics on CC in the next day or so. Doug and Lynn Burns were dining with Staff Captain...I grabbed a table napkin, folded it over my arm and delivered the Navy's cocktail of choice to Doug--SHIRLEY TEMPLE :) Later (Craig, Will, Gary, Carol, Doug, Lynn, Ida and I) found ourselves in the Panorama lounge where Doug, Lynn and Craig & Ida danced the night away until the wee hours of the morning. Absolutely loving this crossing, the Spirit and fellow pax...of special note--the warm graciousness of Doug and Lynn--by sharing their Grand suite and hosting the social event of the crossing--they absolutely fostered friendships and enhanced cruise fun. We just docked in cloudy Tenerife, Canary Islands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loulani Posted January 7, 2010 #43 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Are reservations needed for the stone grill on deck 10? Cruise isn't till June, Just wondering if it is recommended the first thing we do when we board is to make spa and dinner reservations. Thank you. Wish I was there now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambagahle Posted January 7, 2010 #44 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Can't wait to hear how the special Indian meal is Wes - and Happy Anniversary to you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord of the seas Posted January 7, 2010 #45 Share Posted January 7, 2010 lord of the seas, cute. I think the real reason is because we leave in less than 2 weeks for Santiago for a few months on the Cloud! It sure sounded like fun though. Since the Odyssey, I am not doing brand new ships until they mature! I agree about sailing on new ships.I have taken maiden voyages in the past but never again.you always pay more for the maiden voyage and will always get less than you should.A new ship is usually ready for the more discerning guest ( Difficult,Awkward,Hard to please,only the best will do) after at least six months. Have a great time on the Cloud now it is nicely run in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord of the seas Posted January 7, 2010 #46 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Are reservations needed for the stone grill on deck 10? Cruise isn't till June, Just wondering if it is recommended the first thing we do when we board is to make spa and dinner reservations.Thank you. Wish I was there now! Spa and dining arrangments are always the first thing to attend to on any ship,especially if you are not onboard for long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord of the seas Posted January 7, 2010 #47 Share Posted January 7, 2010 We're booked on November 6 Barbados to Barbados. I'd go back next week as long as it was warm waters without such high waves and sunny skies and I was flying out of a decent airport that had a clue. I think by the Grand Voyage, they will have just about everything worked out, and they will just have to stop advertising things like a Kinesis wall that were never delivered. Kinesis wall available onboard the Seabourn Odyssey if it is a deal breaker for some.I tried it and nearly hung myself.Not recommended unless you are a special forces veteran.Now the sky bar,that's a different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord of the seas Posted January 7, 2010 #48 Share Posted January 7, 2010 We are having a terrific time on this crossing..as Dr. Burns sez above service is exceptional, dining venues abound (stone grill,seishin (asian), Le Terraza (slow cooking Italian) Le Champagne (Degustation/wine pairing),Restaurant (like Compass Rose), Pool Grill, Romance (mean) Room Service. We loved Seishin, have the stone grill tonight then Silversea is preparing a special Indian Dinner for Restaurnat Friday night celebrating our Silver anniversary on the Silver Spirit (will have them put the AMX "Dom" on ice and serve for the start of this special "silver" Spirit evening. Last night was our first of three formal nights...we had a great time (lobster in Restaurant, with vine tomatoe risotto as veggie dish) Will try to post some pics on CC in the next day or so. Doug and Lynn Burns were dining with Staff Captain...I grabbed a table napkin, folded it over my arm and delivered the Navy's cocktail of choice to Doug--SHIRLEY TEMPLE :) Later (Craig, Will, Gary, Carol, Doug, Lynn, Ida and I) found ourselves in the Panorama lounge where Doug, Lynn and Craig & Ida danced the night away until the wee hours of the morning. Absolutely loving this crossing, the Spirit and fellow pax...of special note--the warm graciousness of Doug and Lynn--by sharing their Grand suite and hosting the social event of the crossing--they absolutely fostered friendships and enhanced cruise fun. We just docked in cloudy Tenerife, Canary Islands. Wes,it sounds like a different ship to the last voyage from your report. please let me know about the wine list when you have a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebbieH103 Posted January 7, 2010 Author #49 Share Posted January 7, 2010 You do need reservations for the stone grill, but they are right now easy to get. One advantage of this dining venue is that it is causing the pool bar to be open till around 9. Rex and the guys down there are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted January 7, 2010 #50 Share Posted January 7, 2010 loulani, book your spa reservations on line and avoid the hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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