'Live From' the Quest. 30th April - 7th May.

[LuAnn]

Flight uneventful. We were due to land at 3.15 local time, in fact were a little early, luggage collected, friend met and back in our house by 4.00pm

 

Now to unpack and chill. We had a great cruise, only a little marred by the nasty cold. My apologies to anyone we met on the ship who caught it off me.

 

I am sure there are lots more observations I could have made and I will read back at some point and try to think of what they might be. Suffice to say that meeting up with CC posters really enhanced our cruise. One thing we are sure about, you meet lovely people on an Azamara cruise, guests and crew alike.

 

Corinne

 

soon...as we disembarked Nice on 4/11 and I still have the bronchitis/cold/cough/laryngitis etc. that I "caught" on board...Many others had it as well....it is one nasty virus!! I appreciated your posts...and we will be on Eclipse next year for the Norwegian Fjords so will be looking for your posts!! Thanks!! LuAnn

[cinnamon]

soon...as we disembarked Nice on 4/11 and I still have the bronchitis/cold/cough/laryngitis etc. that I "caught" on board...Many others had it as well....it is one nasty virus!! I appreciated your posts...and we will be on Eclipse next year for the Norwegian Fjords so will be looking for your posts!! Thanks!! LuAnn

 

Thanks Lu-Ann, I don't get as many free minutes on Celebrity so may not do a live thread on there. We'll see. Also I assume you mean later this year for Eclipse.

 

Thanks Bob for your kind words too. We had a great day with you all.

[Trend]

I am in Toronto and have had that bug for four weeks now and so have several men and women I know. It has been a bad year for that.

[LuAnn]

Thanks Lu-Ann, I don't get as many free minutes on Celebrity so may not do a live thread on there. We'll see. Also I assume you mean later this year for Eclipse.

 

Thanks Bob for your kind words too. We had a great day with you all.

 

 

 

Do you have an active R/C on X for that cruise? What is the sail date???...as I would like to see what excursions etc. you all are planning! Thanks for any help!! LuAnn

[LuAnn]

I am in Toronto and have had that bug for four weeks now and so have several men and women I know. It has been a bad year for that.

 

to hear that!! My sympathies!!! I know how bad I have felt and continue to feel! Get better!! LuAnn

[cinnamon]

I am amazed to see that the count shows people are still reading this after the event. I hope you are enjoying travelling vicariously. We did pay a Future Cruise deposit but it will be at least 2015 before we cruise on Azamara again. Our next cruise is to the Norwegian Fjords on Celebrity Eclipse.

[baytraller]

Hi Corinne,

 

Thank you for taking the time to give us all such an enjoyable daily review

 

We are looking to book our first Azamara cruise and found some great information

 

If you find time could you add some additional details regarding entertainment

 

We enjoy music and dancing (both in our late sixties)

 

What pre or post dinner options are available

 

All the best

 

Peter and Trish

[cinnamon]

Do you have an active R/C on X for that cruise? What is the sail date???...as I would like to see what excursions etc. you all are planning! Thanks for any help!! LuAnn

 

Sorry I missed this LuAnn. Here is a link to our Roll Call. 30th August.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=42792581#post42792581

 

 

Corinne

[cinnamon]

Hi Corinne,

Thank you for taking the time to give us all such an enjoyable daily review

We are looking to book our first Azamara cruise and found some great information

If you find time could you add some additional details regarding entertainment

We enjoy music and dancing (both in our late sixties)

What pre or post dinner options are available

Peter and Trish

 

Hi Peter and Trish, funnily enough, the weakest area was Entertainment. There was only one guest, a brilliant opera singer who performed twice, light classics, suitable for the audience. Other nights, 2 production shows, a one man show by the CD, Tony, and the White Nights Deck Party which was far too cold to really enjoy.

 

There was a piano man in the bar outside the casino every evening but no other live musician as there had been when we did the TA last year.

 

We are not dancers, but there were a couple of amazing Ukrainian ballroom professionals who ran classes. I think there was a short time for dancing with the orchestra before the show on some evenings. I can dig out my Pursuits (daily activity listings) if you need details.

 

Corinne

[baytraller]

Hi Corinne

 

Thank you for the information, this was about what we were expecting

 

We had hoped that there would at least be a guitarist in the Looking Glass before dinner

 

Was the piano man in the casino only there after dinner

 

After dinner was there a disco in the Looking Glass

 

If you are able a copy of a couple of Pursuits would be very much appreciated

 

Peter and Trish

[ellbon]

Hi Corinne

 

Thank you for the information, this was about what we were expecting

 

We had hoped that there would at least be a guitarist in the Looking Glass before dinner

 

unless something changed he is here from 6 to 930 oor 10.

 

Was the piano man in the casino only there after dinner

first set at 6 and last at 1130. when i was on quest he started at 1045 and show broke at 1030 so it means peopel walk by an empty space instead of sitting to listen.

 

After dinner was there a disco in the Looking Glass

every night from 1030 on.. ends from 12 am to 1 or alter if busy.

 

If you are able a copy of a couple of Pursuits would be very much appreciated

 

Peter and Trish

 

hope this helps

[cinnamon]

No guitarist in the Looking. Glass. :(

 

I do have the Pursuits but don't how how you could see them. I can answer specific questions though.

 

 

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[cinnamon]

I think I have finally sussed the photo thing!

 

Captain Carl's Welcome Aboard. Tony appears ready to be beamed up. :)

 

Porto Vecchio in the early morning, from the Quest.

 

 

 

 

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[cinnamon]

the 'Lion' guarding the coast of Corsica.

 

View from Sartenne.

 

Ice cream anyone? Sorry for the closed eye shot Tony.

Sailing past Stromboli at dinner time. I just missed the flames. :(

 

Will try some more later.

 

Corinne

 

 

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[workingtocruise-59]

Hi Corinne

 

Thank you for the information, this was about what we were expecting

 

We had hoped that there would at least be a guitarist in the Looking Glass before dinner

 

Was the piano man in the casino only there after dinner

 

After dinner was there a disco in the Looking Glass

 

If you are able a copy of a couple of Pursuits would be very much appreciated

 

Peter and Trish

 

We were on the same cruise as Cinnamon.

I had been worried that after the loss of the trio/duo,then the harpist that the guitarist had gone the same way ....

However I understand that the absence of the guitarist was a "one-off".

The first night's Pursuits listed a guitarist but there wasn't one ... We were told that he had to leave the ship for family reasons and, although they tried, a replacement couldn't be found.

We were disappointed as the only live music in the bars etc pre/post dinner was the pianist in Club Luxe.It was always very busy and difficult to find anywhere to sit.

[cinnamon]

Thanks. I hadn't picked up on that.

 

 

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[cinnamon]

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Greek theatre, being prepared for modern production.

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Roman arena in the same Archaelogical Park in Siracusa.

Quest berthed right beside the old town in Siracusa.

Our table companion got what he asked for as a dessert.

Pilot boat returning after our night time Sailaway.

 

 

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[cinnamon]

Taormina in early morning.

Then later.

Giardino Naxos and Mount Etna, before the clouds rolled in and covered her for the rest of the day.

My shot of the holiday.

 

 

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[cinnamon]

The new lava above Zafferana that looks like a guard dog.

Lava field from the most recent flow.

En route to the Winery.

A good time was had by all.

 

 

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[cinnamon]

Drinks always cheaper in the back streets. Taormina, with free Wifi.

Soccer supporters celebrating.

Travelling back on the tender.

Many thanks to our wonderful driver for the day, Simone. He even bought a tray of little parties for us all to enjoy during the afternoon.

 

 

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[baytraller]

Many thanks everyone for the up to date entertainment information

 

It seems that there are only a small number of passengers who enjoy pre dinner entertainment

 

Peter and Trish

[ellbon]

Many thanks everyone for the up to date entertainment information

 

It seems that there are only a small number of passengers who enjoy pre dinner entertainment

 

Peter and Trish

 

I tend to be on the track or in the steam room and hen get ready for dinner. if i do go listen it is to the piano player.

[pickypicky]

We often had drinks at the area aft of Windows (sorry, don't remember what they call it at night). There was always a guitarist, little candles on the tables, blankets if it was cool, and the buffet inside if you wanted a snack. Not many others seem to find their way there, but for us it's the perfect way to keep our connection to the sea... almost like being on a private yacht. Beautiful breezes, a lovely glass of wine, music. Then we go inside and have dinner at Discoveries or one of the specialties, just depending. This isn't to say that we never have drinks inside...but for me the outdoor bar in the evening is a great alternative, especially on a long cruise.

[ellbon]

We often had drinks at the area aft of Windows (sorry, don't remember what they call it at night). There was always a guitarist, little candles on the tables, blankets if it was cool, and the buffet inside if you wanted a snack. Not many others seem to find their way there, but for us it's the perfect way to keep our connection to the sea... almost like being on a private yacht. Beautiful breezes, a lovely glass of wine, music. Then we go inside and have dinner at Discoveries or one of the specialties, just depending. This isn't to say that we never have drinks inside...but for me the outdoor bar in the evening is a great alternative, especially on a long cruise.

 

that was changed ages ok by someone -guessing in MIA-now he indoors in looking Glass and i never go there until 1030 at night.

[pickypicky]

Hopefully not ages ago...we were just there in 2012. I hate to hear that.