duct tape Posted March 14, 2014 #1 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Well, boarded yesterday and have decided to give her a break and an open mind. So far, so good. Quiet, comfortable, excellent dinner in Terrazza. Ship pretty full. More to follow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WesW Posted March 14, 2014 #2 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Thanks duct tape, enjoy your Spirit cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imcpa Posted March 14, 2014 #3 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Looking forward to your posts. If possible, please post any pics you take of the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwsfun Posted March 14, 2014 #4 Share Posted March 14, 2014 So Duct Tape- How is the Food? Curious what you are loving , liking and eh, not loving! See you on Thursday of next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted March 15, 2014 #5 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Enjoy in spite of yourself :-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RachelG Posted March 15, 2014 #6 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Hope you have a wonderful time. We were on spirit for the first time about a year ago, and I quite enjoyed it (a little to my surprise). Hope you do too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumblefoot Posted March 15, 2014 #7 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Looking forward to following the voyage and your perspective of the ship as we'll be on her for our first time this June. Have a wonderful time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josette03 Posted March 15, 2014 #8 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Also curious about your take on the pool area space on sea days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo3543 Posted March 16, 2014 #9 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Three times on Spirit, prefer observation to panorama for stitching and reading (better lighting) and love the two tv's (watch those steps :). Enjoy warm sunshine. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emtbsam Posted March 16, 2014 #10 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Yes - one should be careful on the stairs! We also love the Observation Lounge and especially prefer it over the Main Bar for cocktails in the evening. It's quiet - no live music. The service is excellent. In rough weather, it's quite a ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted March 17, 2014 Author #11 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Another pleasant day on the Spirit. I really give credit to the current mgmt team for the ambience and the reduced stress levels of the crew; Capt Mino Pontillo, Flavio, HD, Jorge, maitre'd, Kirk, CD, and Ramon, Chef. The first time we were here, the stress was palpable. It is now much better, IMHO. The public spaces are still not adequate for the number of guests. The pool area is very crowded and the BBQ last evening took forever. But, the fit and finish of this ship is really excellent. Yes, the suites are narrower, the decorations are not my taste, the Panorama Lounge still looks like a Dayroom in a Nursing Home, so I guess I just better get over it and enjoy the journey. We all come back for the crew and the level of service. It is all here. Food is terrific. Weather has been good. It was overcast in Cozumel with a short shower. It was very windy in Costa Maya yesterday and the Capt. Decided to leave early so he could get to fair weather and a calmer sea for the BBQ. Belize City today, at anchor. Supposedly, there are crime issues here but there are lots of tourist police that keep things under control. I think I will just hang at the pool and await whatever treat presents itself for lunch. If it is going to be your first or 30th cruise on the SS Spirit, you will enjoy it. Later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted March 17, 2014 #12 Share Posted March 17, 2014 We like capt pontillo A shy guy with a broad grin Please send regards to Frederic in the panorama from candy and Larry Enjoy your time onboard Hope to meet you one day Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WesW Posted March 17, 2014 #13 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Thx duct tape for a wonderful on board post, in fact bet it is your longest yet :) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinPashmina Posted March 18, 2014 #14 Share Posted March 18, 2014 " Day room in a Nursing Home" that is hilarious! I will never look at that room the same way again. All your points about insufficient public space in critical areas are absolutely right. Why they didn't study the other ships' close to perfect proportions beats me. Let's hope all the very specific complaints passengers have consistently been making since the Spirit was launched has been taken into consideration as they designed the new ship now, we are told, being built. It is curious and somewhat disappointing that Venetian Society members weren't sent a short, simple questionnaire asking for our input on what would important to include in any new SS new build. People love to feel that their opinions are valued..just a smart PR move if nothing else! But, it does look like you are you're having fun, and that like us, the Spirit has begun to charm you..if only just a little, maybe just enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rojaan19 Posted March 18, 2014 #15 Share Posted March 18, 2014 " It is curious and somewhat disappointing that Venetian Society members weren't sent a short, simple questionnaire asking for our input We haven't received any emails from the Venetian Society since Mark Flager left. :mad: I don't know who is meant to be running it now, but IMO they aint doing a good job !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RachelG Posted March 18, 2014 #16 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Day room in a nursing home is exactly what came into my mind the first time I walked into the panorama lounge. But it grew on me as those chairs are very comfortable, even though looking somewhat elderly. And it became my favorite spot for morning tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted March 18, 2014 Author #17 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Lovely day @sea. Venetian party this evening, poolside. Wes, you have told me that before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emtbsam Posted March 18, 2014 #18 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Day room in a nursing home - hmmm! The Panorama Lounge chairs are very comfortable, but the room is too small to accommodate the number of passengers especially if many play trivia. We still prefer the Observation Lounge during the day and bar in the evening. In some ways, we prefer the dining room assuming that you aren't seated at one of the larger (but way too small) oval tables. We like the fact that there are short walls near the windows that block some of the noise. Keep enjoying your time on board. It certainly beats being home given the challenging weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted March 19, 2014 Author #19 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I can't get out of those chairs unassisted! Beautiful day in Key West. The Venetian Party on deck was very nice last evening but it was very windy and slightly chilly, so I think it deterred some folks. Turn over day in Ft L. Tomorrow. Evidently the ship filled up at the last moment. I imagine it will be more snowbirds who are just sick and tired of the weather, present company included! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted March 19, 2014 #20 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Imagine if it really was a day room in a nursing home The residents would be stuck in those chairs Sorry to hear it was chilly in key west but to us floridians that is our winter...we live for the opportunity to open our windows and shut off the ac Hope you enjoy the remainder of your time on board Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farbster Posted March 20, 2014 #21 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Be glad you're somewhere warm Duct Tape. Baltimore got a bunch of snow Sunday/Monday (kids missed school) and someone told my wife at the bank that more was due on Tuesday! Please tell Jorge that I said hello. He was on my cruise this summer (London-London) and made a wonderful Chinese Dinner for a bunch of us (Wes&Ida included!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swindy Posted March 22, 2014 #22 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Another pleasant day on the Spirit. I really give credit to the current mgmt team for the ambience and the reduced stress levels of the crew; Capt Mino Pontillo, Flavio, HD, Jorge, maitre'd, Kirk, CD, and Ramon, Chef. The first time we were here, the stress was palpable. It is now much better, IMHO. The public spaces are still not adequate for the number of guests. The pool area is very crowded and the BBQ last evening took forever. But, the fit and finish of this ship is really excellent. Yes, the suites are narrower, the decorations are not my taste, the Panorama Lounge still looks like a Dayroom in a Nursing Home, so I guess I just better get over it and enjoy the journey. We all come back for the crew and the level of service. It is all here. Food is terrific. Weather has been good. It was overcast in Cozumel with a short shower. It was very windy in Costa Maya yesterday and the Capt. Decided to leave early so he could get to fair weather and a calmer sea for the BBQ. Belize City today, at anchor. Supposedly, there are crime issues here but there are lots of tourist police that keep things under control. I think I will just hang at the pool and await whatever treat presents itself for lunch. If it is going to be your first or 30th cruise on the SS Spirit, you will enjoy it. Later. Are there any changes of crew today? Captain, HD, CC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipb Posted March 22, 2014 #23 Share Posted March 22, 2014 I can't get out of those chairs unassisted! Beautiful day in Key West. The Venetian Party on deck was very nice last evening but it was very windy and slightly chilly, so I think it deterred some folks. Turn over day in Ft L. Tomorrow. Evidently the ship filled up at the last moment. I imagine it will be more snowbirds who are just sick and tired of the weather, present company included! Nice to hear your news, Susan. Have a great time - I'm sure you will. I hope the 'last moment' people are not one of those awful 'Corporate Groups'. I haven't experienced them (thankfully) but I have friends who have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman The Cat Posted March 22, 2014 #24 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Nice to hear your news, Susan. Have a great time - I'm sure you will. I hope the 'last moment' people are not one of those awful 'Corporate Groups'. I haven't experienced them (thankfully) but I have friends who have. Was on this voyage and it seemed to me like the "last moment" people were people who lived in Florida. Lots of Floridians on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusababy Posted March 22, 2014 #25 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Was on this voyage and it seemed to me like the "last moment" people were people who lived in Florida. Lots of Floridians on board. Me too Herman -- lesson learned -- never do round trip Fort Lauderdale again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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