Hoopster95 Posted August 29, 2016 #1 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Hello everybody, I'm back today from a great 1 pre-cruise full day in San Juan and then 7 days on the Adventure. The itinerary was as follows: Fri, Aug 19 - San Juan site seeing Sat, Aug 20 - morning site seeing, then embarkation Sun, Aug 21 - St. Marten Mon, Aug 22 - at sea Tue, Aug 23 - Bonaire Wed, Aug 24 - Aruba Thu, Aug 25 - Curacao Fri, Aug 26 - at sea Sat, Aug 27 - end of vacay :( I'm home from a full work day today and about to arrange all my photos. I think this review will take me a whole lot longer then my previous reviews in that I am back to a stack of work and time will be limited to do this right. There is very little info (especially with photos) of the ABC's that I wish to do a good job of it for those of you doing this itinerary on Adventure (or NoS) in the near future. Please be patient with me as I add installments. I really hope this could help many of you out with your planning and what you would like to do on this itinerary. In the meantime, here's 3 teaser photos... I have rarely seen on CC anyone post info about these. let alone photos. Until I post Day 0 in San Juan.... Bragging rights to those who guess correctly where these photos are and exactly where they're taken from. :D (1) (2) (3) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 29, 2016 #2 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Wow, nice start with the beautiful photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkvillain Posted August 29, 2016 #3 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Nice! I love a good Hoopster review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoopster95 Posted August 29, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted August 29, 2016 (edited) Wow, nice start with the beautiful photos! Thx Bob... lots more to come :D By the way, you've been 100% right when responding to others about Adventure in the past... great staff & service all around, great food all around, CD "Dan Dan" and entertainment/activity staff is one of the best I've encountered in a while, just a great ship. With drydock coming up soon, I don't think I'll post many photos of Adventure herself other than areas of interest that will see changes (ie. looming extinction of inline skating, Jester's, etc). You know this ship better than I, so if someone asks something I can't answer by all means feel comfortable in responding for me. Nice! I love a good Hoopster review. Excellent!!... York's on for the ride! Enjoy :) Edited August 29, 2016 by Hoopster95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danp Posted August 29, 2016 #5 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Thanks Hoop,we will be doing a b2b on her in two weeks,cant wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleagle Posted August 29, 2016 #6 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Beautiful pictures, will be watching for future posts. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare manders175 Posted August 29, 2016 #7 Share Posted August 29, 2016 We leave in 26 days but with a different itinerary. Cant wait to see your review!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phabric Posted August 29, 2016 #8 Share Posted August 29, 2016 I have this cruise booked. Looking forward to your review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovinCruisin24 Posted August 29, 2016 #9 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Looking forward to your review as well! Our cruise isn't until next year but these reviews help the time go by [emoji2] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyntil8ing Posted August 29, 2016 #10 Share Posted August 29, 2016 We were kicked off the ship on the 20th so you could board. Seeing this, I am now feeling guilty I haven't started writing my photo review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted August 29, 2016 #11 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Beautiful pictures. Looking forward to hearing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseturbo Posted August 29, 2016 #12 Share Posted August 29, 2016 We sail on Sept 17th with pretty much the same itinerary as you so I am really looking forward to reading your review!! You are correct that it is hard to find much information about the ABC Islands so can't wait to hear your thoughts and see your pictures. Any cruise compasses by chance? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetrail Posted August 29, 2016 #13 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Thx Bob... lots more to come :DBy the way, you've been 100% right when responding to others about Adventure in the past... great staff & service all around, great food all around, CD "Dan Dan" and entertainment/activity staff is one of the best I've encountered in a while, just a great ship. With drydock coming up soon, I don't think I'll post many photos of Adventure herself other than areas of interest that will see changes (ie. looming extinction of inline skating, Jester's, etc). You know this ship better than I, so if someone asks something I can't answer by all means feel comfortable in responding for me. Excellent!!... York's on for the ride! Enjoy :) for the reviews....K.O.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leosmom08 Posted August 29, 2016 #14 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Can't wait to read your review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfromtampa Posted August 29, 2016 #15 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Looking forward to following along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted August 29, 2016 #16 Share Posted August 29, 2016 The second picture is Barefoot Restaurant in Aruba. I went there with my party last September. The food and atmosphere was amazing, the service not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted August 29, 2016 #17 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Hey Hoopster! :D Looking forward to following along! I'm sure it'll be a great review, as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattpro Posted August 29, 2016 #18 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Pictures Cuaraco Aruba Bonaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodtime Cruizin Posted August 30, 2016 #19 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Following! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted August 30, 2016 #20 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Nice. Following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoopster95 Posted August 30, 2016 Author #21 Share Posted August 30, 2016 The second picture is Barefoot Restaurant in Aruba. I went there with my party last September. The food and atmosphere was amazing, the service not so much. Bingo!! 2 points for Virtopia :D Too bad re your service, ours was excellent. A "10" experience and not overly pricey. Pictures Cuaraco Aruba Bonaire Curacao = YES~! 1 point for you. Can you pin point where it was taken from? Aruba = YES!! Another point for you! Bonaire? = NOPE :p ... try again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyntil8ing Posted August 30, 2016 #22 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Curacao = YES~! 1 point for you. Can you pin point where it was taken from? The Queen Juliana Bridge? I started my review. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2396271 I can't say I share your enthusiasm for "Dan Dan". I think most of the reason is his name! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoopster95 Posted August 30, 2016 Author #23 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Any cruise compasses by chance? Thanks Thank you all for the nice words from everyone, I really appreciate it. Yes, I'll post the compasses at the end of each day I review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoopster95 Posted August 30, 2016 Author #24 Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) The Queen Juliana Bridge? I started my review. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2396271 I can't say I share your enthusiasm for "Dan Dan". I think most of the reason is his name! DING DING DING = Queen Juliana Bridge! Bonus points for you :) Never seen pics of Punda posted here on CC from there before. I just quickly scrolled through your pictures, beautiful :D Can't wait to share notes of different things we did. Edited August 30, 2016 by Hoopster95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoopster95 Posted August 30, 2016 Author #25 Share Posted August 30, 2016 We flew in a day before in order to tour San Juan for a full day. I love Old San Juan and have stayed there 3 times in the past in order for the convenience of being right there in the middle of things to easily have access to all the major site seeing areas. It also allows for extremely easy and convenient embarkation morning site seeing without... I've read many times others who stay closer to the airport and take a taxi to the ship to check-in, take taxi to Old San Juan, then back to ship for muster... not me. Staying in Old San Juan alleviates all that and allows maximum opportunity to view the sites. We booked the Hotel Cervantes in Old San Juan based on Tripadvisor reviews vs. price. It's a boutique hotel just 2 blocks up from the pier and 2 blocks west of Plaza Colon and San Cristobal fort.... superb location. Check out review photos, pictures are accurate. Great rooms and service. https://www.cervantespr.com/ The Cervantes is the second building in, light yellow 3 storey We had room #11 on the second floor overlooking Calle Tetuan (Tetuan Street) at the back, with a cool little balcony which opened up with tall french wooden doors. Excellent mattress & linens, and a superb bathroom. Here are pics from the balcony looking down the street in both directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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