dkjretired Posted December 17, 2013 Author #26 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Is regular coffee free? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted December 17, 2013 Author #27 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Have a wonderful cruise! We watched ya'll sail away yesterday and were very jealous!! We sail on the Silhouette in April:) Two quick questions; was champagne served upon boarding? Always thought this was a special touch! Also, what type of music was playing in and around the boarding area? Atrium area?Thanks and have a fun vacation!! Laura Champagne was served on boarding, didn't notice any music while boarding. They have cut back on entertainment in lounges, Acapella group is gone, they appear to be going more to DJs, I think there are three aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted December 17, 2013 Author #28 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Enjoy the cruise. Will be on the Silhouette in March. Appreciate if you can let us know what times are the shows. Trying to plan dinners around the show times. Thank you. Shows are 7 and 9 on smart casual nights, 8:30 and 10:30 on formal nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted December 17, 2013 Author #29 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Hi Don, hope you both have a great cruise:) I sailed her all the wayback in April and really had a wonderful time too.:) Lois: Three of us this time our son is with us.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted December 17, 2013 Author #30 Share Posted December 17, 2013 What is the best route into the port arriving by car from I-95 southbound. Will be arriving on Sunday Jan 5th and there are seven ships in port that day. I read that there was construction on the interstate leading in ,I-595, I believe, and someone suggested State Road 84. We're thinking about arriving around 11:00 AM . Thanks! As someone else suggested we had no problem coming in on 595, we came around 11 and just went right to the pier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ugaaucruisers Posted December 17, 2013 #31 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Champagne was served on boarding, didn't notice any music while boarding. They have cut back on entertainment in lounges, Acapella group is gone, they appear to be going more to DJs, I think there are three aboard. Thanks so much and have a great cruise!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisebunny32 Posted December 17, 2013 #32 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I will be boarding in 5 weeks. Can't wait!!! Have a wonderful cruise. Can't wait to hear all about it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted December 17, 2013 #33 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Lois: Three of us this time our son is with us.... Ahhhhh...ok, hope the 3 of you have a great cruise:D:);) Tell Jeannie hi:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted December 17, 2013 Author #34 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Couple of notes, ship is beautiful, everyone is nice, Patti the cruise director is very accessible just to talk to anywhere you see her. Last night was first formal, here's what I did, asked the wife and son to tell me percentages of dress. Neither go on Cruise Critic or have any idea of any controversy. Here's their results, 10% TUX, 50% SUITS, rest smart casual or shorts, etc. My own observation is that I did not see but a few in sports jackets. Food has been good, enjoyed Grand Marnier crepe in Bistro yesterday. Off to catamaran, try to get on later, Cozumel today, parking at International Pier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMMYR Posted December 17, 2013 #35 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Shows are 7 and 9 on smart casual nights, 8:30 and 10:30 on formal nights. Thank you for your reply. We are looking forward to ours. Enjoying your reports, continue having a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmaygar Posted December 17, 2013 #36 Share Posted December 17, 2013 What is the best route into the port arriving by car from I-95 southbound. Will be arriving on Sunday Jan 5th and there are seven ships in port that day. I read that there was construction on the interstate leading in ,I-595, I believe, and someone suggested State Road 84. We're thinking about arriving around 11:00 AM . Thanks! The construction delays on I-595 won't affect you on Sunday. It gets backed up during rush hour traffic during the week only. If you decide to take I-95 instead, get off at the FLL airport exit and follow the signs directly to Port Everglades. I'll be disembarking on January 5th from the Silhouette New Year's cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnrcruzin Posted December 17, 2013 #37 Share Posted December 17, 2013 (edited) Were there any special offers in the specialty restaurants the first night of the cruise? Edited December 17, 2013 by rnrcruzin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawblond7 Posted December 17, 2013 #38 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Cannot wait! See you on board! Looking forward to seeing both of you on board - I head out to Florida tomorrow with the 3 boys to my moms house - the significant other and his daughter head out on Thursday. I so need a vacation and relaxation Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travellink Posted December 17, 2013 #39 Share Posted December 17, 2013 The construction delays on I-595 won't affect you on Sunday. It gets backed up during rush hour traffic during the week only. If you decide to take I-95 instead, get off at the FLL airport exit and follow the signs directly to Port Everglades. I'll be disembarking on January 5th from the Silhouette New Year's cruise. Thanks "cmagar", "SAMMYR", and "dkjretired" for the driving information !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travellink Posted December 17, 2013 #40 Share Posted December 17, 2013 On board Silhouette yesterday for first cruise this season from Florida. As expected we had a bit of a delay due to inspections but it was only a half hour or so and did not effect check in, just waited after we were checked in. For those driving, we left from pier 25, park at mid port parking area, very well marked. I have sailed out of FLL a number of times but first time I drove in, it really was fairly easy. Drop off passengers and luggage first. Cruise Critic party was this morning, first sea day at 10:30. I have had more active roll calls and have avoided them in the past occasionally due to a probem one time but this group was quiet but very nice. It was a little odd but the ship printed out name tags with our names on it, should have done it with screen names, nobody knew who to talk to, it was weird, every party I've every been to the name tags had CC screen names. Any other questions ask, I'll try and answer and get back. One of the cuts which wife and I noticed is no more half and half at coffee stations, not a deal breaker but we do enjoy our coffee with half and half. Can you tell us where the Cruise Critic Party was held? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieV Posted December 17, 2013 #41 Share Posted December 17, 2013 (edited) Hope you have a fabulous cruise, Don! Just a few more weeks for me until a B2B on Silhouette. I was just wondering, are you experiencing the issues mentioned on Reflection with bar staff being shorthanded? Oh, and is Michaels still being used as a craft beer bar? I'm confused since it seems to be reserved for VIP guests. My husband loves the craft beers and will be disappointed if they are not carried any longer. Edited December 17, 2013 by SusieV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted December 18, 2013 Author #42 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Hope you have a fabulous cruise, Don! Just a few more weeks for me until a B2B on Silhouette. I was just wondering, are you experiencing the issues mentioned on Reflection with bar staff being shorthanded? Oh, and is Michaels still being used as a craft beer bar? I'm confused since it seems to be reserved for VIP guests. My husband loves the craft beers and will be disappointed if they are not carried any longer. Michaels is still open in the evening, still the craft beers. Seems a lot of places only have one bartender, I have not had an issue because I have a setup in the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted December 18, 2013 Author #43 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Couple of new things I did notice. At the pier when you enter the building before security there are now two lines, regular cabin and a separate line for Suites and Zenith members. This is before security. Also same setup in the Main restaurant, suites and Zenith members line and the rest of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted December 18, 2013 Author #44 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Can you tell us where the Cruise Critic Party was held? Thanks! Party was held in the Sunset bar, cruise director said she wanted to have it outside but it rained. It was at 10:30A.M. second day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted December 18, 2013 Author #45 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Were there any special offers in the specialty restaurants the first night of the cruise? First night was 20% off...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted December 18, 2013 #46 Share Posted December 18, 2013 On board Silhouette yesterday for first cruise this season from Florida. As expected we had a bit of a delay due to inspections but it was only a half hour or so and did not effect check in, just waited after we were checked in. For those driving, we left from pier 25, park at mid port parking area, very well marked. I have sailed out of FLL a number of times but first time I drove in, it really was fairly easy. Drop off passengers and luggage first. Cruise Critic party was this morning, first sea day at 10:30. I have had more active roll calls and have avoided them in the past occasionally due to a probem one time but this group was quiet but very nice. It was a little odd but the ship printed out name tags with our names on it, should have done it with screen names, nobody knew who to talk to, it was weird, every party I've every been to the name tags had CC screen names. Any other questions ask, I'll try and answer and get back. One of the cuts which wife and I noticed is no more half and half at coffee stations, not a deal breaker but we do enjoy our coffee with half and half. Cannot wait till our Silhouette cruise in 2 1/2 weeks! Then again in March! We loved the Reflection and hope that the Silhouette is just as wonderful! I didn't realize that the first caribbean cruises were so late in the season. I thought that the cruises to the Caribbean would start the beginning of November. Enjoy your cruise and keep us all informed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwg03 Posted December 18, 2013 #47 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Can you post some menus from the MDR? or just give us an idea of what is the better night in each MDR? When are formal nights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.T.B. Posted December 18, 2013 #48 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Don, thank you for doing this! I appreciate you taking the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieV Posted December 18, 2013 #49 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Michaels is still open in the evening, still the craft beers. Seems a lot of places only have one bartender, I have not had an issue because I have a setup in the room. Thank you very much, Don! Have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.T.B. Posted December 19, 2013 #50 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Don, when you were in Cozumel, was the ship time the same as island time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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