Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas 10 Nov. 2013 - Transatlantic - Come on Along!

[GaNavy]

The meet-up at 6:30 in Schooners sounds great! FYI, last year they had a trivia contest in Schooners almost every night at around 7:00 or 7:30, who knows about this year, but let's meet and we can always make the rest of it up as we go along.

 

 

 

I am SO looking forward to this trip. It appears Woody and I will be moving from our large 1886 home here in Galveston to another home, smaller, a few days before the trip. We head to Barcelona on Nov 4th and will be staying at the Axel hotel there. Other friends are joining us there on Thursday. I will be ready for this somewhat relaxing time!!! Did anyone else buy or see the all you can drink booze/soda package. It is $55 a day pp and you can drink most anything on the ship. Even there drinks of the day. It's a good deal if you partake in adult beverages. Our room is 7678. Knock on the door anytime. ;)

 

Richard and Woody

 

Thanks, guys, and you're right about looking forward to the trip. Looks like we'll be neighbors...well. at least we'll be on the same side of the ship - I'm in 7540. Feel free to come by.

 

Good luck with your move, I'm doing the same thing right now. Ugh. I'm arriving in Barcelona on Friday morning, staying at a little place that shares the same address as the "pink" hotel Continental. Small room but probably won't be spending much time there except to sleep.

 

Not so sure about that drinks package - nice to not have to pay at the end of the trip but $770 for a bar bill is probably a lot more than I would partake, even ex the gratuities, that's $650+ of drinks, about $45/day. I'd probably rather spend it at the spa. But who knows, still 7 weeks to decide. :)

[GaNavy]

Let's bump this thread up to the top one more time - maybe some others will see us and join the board...maybe....maybe...?

 

Hey, I hope everyone has a great weekend! Six weeks from now we'll be in Spain (most of us, anyway, I'm guessing) beginning our adventure!

[GaNavy]

Time's getting short...thank goodness! Five weeks from tomorrow I'll be on my way, and some of you will probably already be there...lucky you. :)

[GaNavy]

OK...so there hasn't been a post here for a while - let's bump the thread up and see who's still joining us.

 

Help us out here, pilotboy or allset2go or t_and_j - maybe we've got more fellow travelers;) who just don't know we're here....?

 

Well, in any case, hope everyone's having a good weekend...and I hope none of you is suffering because of the shutdown - I work for the feds but my agency has an appropriation already so we're all working and getting paid, something I can't say for many of my friends. :(

[allset2go]

OK...so there hasn't been a post here for a while - let's bump the thread up and see who's still joining us.

 

Help us out here, pilotboy or allset2go or t_and_j - maybe we've got more fellow travelers;) who just don't know we're here....?

 

Well, in any case, hope everyone's having a good weekend...and I hope none of you is suffering because of the shutdown - I work for the feds but my agency has an appropriation already so we're all working and getting paid, something I can't say for many of my friends. :(

 

Hi GaNavy. I am currently on Komodo Island Indonesia with very little access to the Internet. Just wanted to acknowledge your note so you would know that I received it. Jim

[pilotboy1985]

Getting closer to sail date!

We leave Nov 6th and arrive Nov 7th.

We're staying at Hotel Universal Barcelona. It's opposite the Parrell subway stop.

 

Just wondering, anyone who has posted here already, were any of you on the Mariner TA last fall? Just wondering if I'll see some familiar faces.

[RobertoWard]

will not flying in to Barcelona until the 10th early in the morning, so have to see all of you on the ship.

Looking forward to meeting everyone:D

[WoodyNDick]

Hi, I'm JR, just thought I'd introduce myself. Randy and I are booked and really looking forward to this trip. We were on the 2011 Navigator TA Rome to Ft. Lauderdale. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

JR

 

 

Afternoon everyone! Well I am SO ready for this trip. Woody and I are headed over to Barcelona on the 4th of November. And I am ready. We've been looking at the ports. Lots of fun to be had! And I am looking forward to meeting everyone. Don't forget we will be at the Schooner Lounge at about 6:30 each evening to have a drink and visit.

 

Richard and Woody

[RobertoWard]

Richard and Woody: Will look for you in the Schooner Bar. By the way I live in Clear Lake and work every weekend in Galveston. Nice to see people from home.

[GaNavy]

will not flying in to Barcelona until the 10th early in the morning, so have to see all of you on the ship.

Looking forward to meeting everyone:D

 

Afternoon everyone! Well I am SO ready for this trip. Woody and I are headed over to Barcelona on the 4th of November. And I am ready. We've been looking at the ports. Lots of fun to be had! And I am looking forward to meeting everyone. Don't forget we will be at the Schooner Lounge at about 6:30 each evening to have a drink and visit.

 

Richard and Woody

 

Hi guys! I'm arriving in Barcelona on the 8th, staying at the Toledano, which is in the same building as the Continental Barcelona (the notorious 'pink hotel' on the other board) on the Rambla. Snall room but cheap, has a little balcony, and really, how much time is a guy traveling alone gonna spend in his hotel room in Barcelona? ;)

 

The Schooner Bar at 6:30, I'll be there, probably wearing Mardi Gras beads as I have lots and like to have fun with them on my cruises - a couple of years ago on a Carnival cruise, an older lady tapped me on the shoulder, chuckled, and said, "Excuse me, did you have to show your boobies to get those?" I laughed so hard I almost fell over.

[pilotboy1985]

will not flying in to Barcelona until the 10th early in the morning, so have to see all of you on the ship.

Looking forward to meeting everyone:D

 

I think arriving on the same day of departure would cause me to have many panic attacks! lol.

If I could get over that though it would be great, less time off work, less expenses and less planning! One day I'll work up to it and try it.

 

Last year on the Mariner fall TA we were leaving the same day Hurricane Sandy hit. It was really rough flying out, and right after our flight took off, they closed the airport. If my flight was just a minute later, we'd be stuck for days. Glad I made it!

[RobertoWard]

I know what you are saying, but RCL get my flights and I don't have much to say about it. Normally they fly me out on the day before and getting in the morning of the departure day. Not something I like but it what I have to put up with.

Hope to see you all at the Schooner Bar at 6:30 pm

[Cruisedafewtimes]

Hello to all

 

I apologize if the answer to this has already been posted.

 

My question is what is the best way to get from hotel ( very near las rambas ) to the ship ?

 

If a taxi is the best, most economical means then is there a specific port to ask for ?

 

Are there any others looking to buddy up and do the same ?

 

Wayne :D

 

wwpetra at gmail dot com

[RobertoWard]

have been to Barcelona many time and to get from the hotel to the ship I think a taxi works the best it takes you right to the cruise terminal.

See you on the ship.

[GaNavy]

I think arriving on the same day of departure would cause me to have many panic attacks! lol.

If I could get over that though it would be great, less time off work, less expenses and less planning! One day I'll work up to it and try it.

 

Last year on the Mariner fall TA we were leaving the same day Hurricane Sandy hit. It was really rough flying out, and right after our flight took off, they closed the airport. If my flight was just a minute later, we'd be stuck for days. Glad I made it!

 

I almost got stranded by Sandy, too - my easy flight from DC to ATL to BCN wound up being DC to Detroit to CDG to Barcelona. My traveling buddy lives in Atlanta and he wound up being rerouted through Dusseldorf :) but Choice Air handled everything and we arrived in Barcelona within 15 minutes of each other.

 

Hello to all

 

I apologize if the answer to this has already been posted.

 

My question is what is the best way to get from hotel ( very near las rambas ) to the ship ?

 

If a taxi is the best, most economical means then is there a specific port to ask for ?

 

Are there any others looking to buddy up and do the same ?

 

Wayne :D

 

wwpetra at gmail dot com

 

Take a taxi from the southbound (toward the harbor) of La Rambla if you're close enough that your luggage isn't a hassle. Where is your hotel? Lots of us are staying on La Rambla or close to it

[pilotboy1985]

In two weeks today I turn the big 2-8!

This is also the same day we start our trip! We're flying to Montreal Tue Nov 5th, spending the night in Montreal than catching a BA flight from Montreal - Barcelona on Nov 6th arriving Nov 7th. This gives us the 7th, 8th and 9th in Barcelona to explore.

 

These two weeks will fly by.

[GaNavy]

In two weeks today I turn the big 2-8!

This is also the same day we start our trip! We're flying to Montreal Tue Nov 5th, spending the night in Montreal than catching a BA flight from Montreal - Barcelona on Nov 6th arriving Nov 7th. This gives us the 7th, 8th and 9th in Barcelona to explore.

 

These two weeks will fly by.

 

Yes they will, and congrats on reaching an age that some of us barely remember...for any number of reasons...:eek::D

 

I'm arriving in BCN on the 8th, who knows maybe we'll run into each other before we hit the ship.

Edited October 23, 2013 by GaNavy

[DALBRENT]

Just got upgraded to 1230! :)

 

If anyone is or has bought the premium beverage package, RCI is charging another 15 percent on top of the 770.00. I reported the error over a month ago and was told it would be corrected by OCT 15th but they are still charging it and it has not been corrected . :mad:

Edited October 24, 2013 by DALBRENT

[GaNavy]

Just got upgraded to 1230! :)

 

If anyone is or has bought the premium beverage package, RCI is charging another 15 percent on top of the 770.00. I reported the error over a month ago and was told it would be corrected by OCT 15th but they are still charging it and it has not been corrected . :mad:

 

Congrats on your upgrade! I've never been offered one, glad to know it really does happen.

 

I thought the beverage package was too pricey at $770, much less with another 15% on top of it. I just can't imagine spending over $55/day on beverages for myself, but I guess it's a good thing to offer to those who want it. I do like a good cocktail, and I'm fine with buying some expensive ones...but I usually go for something a little cheaper...and let's face it, we're being offered this package because the bean counters at RCI have figured that the cruise line is going to make a profit on it.

[DALBRENT]

Congrats on your upgrade! I've never been offered one, glad to know it really does happen.

 

I thought the beverage package was too pricey at $770, much less with another 15% on top of it. I just can't imagine spending over $55/day on beverages for myself, but I guess it's a good thing to offer to those who want it. I do like a good cocktail, and I'm fine with buying some expensive ones...but I usually go for something a little cheaper...and let's face it, we're being offered this package because the bean counters at RCI have figured that the cruise line is going to make a profit on it.

 

 

Well it wasn't really an upgrade. I had to pay 321.00 but I went from ocean view on deck 3 to a superior balcony on deck 10. I think it was a deal! With drink prices on board so high I don't think I will have a problem making out:(

 

4 foo foo drinks by the pool, Martini before dinner and wine with dinner I think I'll be ahead. If at the casino keep them coming. Kills the pain!

[GaNavy]

Well it wasn't really an upgrade. I had to pay 321.00 but I went from ocean view on deck 3 to a superior balcony on deck 10. I think it was a deal! With drink prices on board so high I don't think I will have a problem making out:(

 

4 foo foo drinks by the pool, Martini before dinner and wine with dinner I think I'll be ahead. If at the casino keep them coming. Kills the pain!

 

I agree - well worth the $321.

 

pilotboy - I see from the other board that your mom plays bridge - I love the game, wouldn't mind playing some on all those sea days.

[kcrandy]

I am Randy from Kansas City, MO. I will be on this cruise with JR. I look forward to meeting you all. I am getting excited. I fly to Paris on Tuesday, then will train to BCN. Hopefully I will see all of you in the Schooner bar.h

[WoodyNDick]

Hi, I'm JR, just thought I'd introduce myself. Randy and I are booked and really looking forward to this trip. We were on the 2011 Navigator TA Rome to Ft. Lauderdale. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

JR

 

 

Hi Randy and Jr. Welcome to our group. I am getting so dern excited. Woody and I leave Monday and will arrive BCN on Tuesday noonish if all goes as planned. He works for American Airlines so we travel standby. We look forward to meeting everyone in the Schooner Lounge as well. That was so much fun to do on our last trip. Then would get groups together for port of call activities. We usually just get off the ship, look around at the port, things to see there and have lunch. Join us if anyone wants to. See ya soon!!!!

[WoodyNDick]

Congrats on your upgrade! I've never been offered one, glad to know it really does happen.

 

I thought the beverage package was too pricey at $770, much less with another 15% on top of it. I just can't imagine spending over $55/day on beverages for myself, but I guess it's a good thing to offer to those who want it. I do like a good cocktail, and I'm fine with buying some expensive ones...but I usually go for something a little cheaper...and let's face it, we're being offered this package because the bean counters at RCI have figured that the cruise line is going to make a profit on it.

 

 

Woody and I purchased the All you can drink package, because we do enjoy our cocktails through out the day. Not that we are drunks, but a bloody mary after breakfast, some beer during the afternoon by the pool, or one or 2 of the foo foo drinks. And then wine/martinis with dinner, and drinks in a club or lounge after dinner. So for us, this is worth the price. And we don't have to worry with gratuities or our bill when we get home. ;)

[WoodyNDick]

In two weeks today I turn the big 2-8!

This is also the same day we start our trip! We're flying to Montreal Tue Nov 5th, spending the night in Montreal than catching a BA flight from Montreal - Barcelona on Nov 6th arriving Nov 7th. This gives us the 7th, 8th and 9th in Barcelona to explore.

 

These two weeks will fly by.

 

 

I just read this......2-8.....for shame! LOL - I just turn 5-3, and could be your father. Therefore you will need to carry my luggage around! LOL - I am just kidding. You are in the prime and having a great time. Enjoy everyday because age does not matter! You hear that all the time, but it is true. :D