Live – Constellation Singapore – Rome 2017

[TommyD3]

Don't know the detail but I was told that when they remake US United States they will be putting in Tuscan Grill and some new guest rooms. I haven't been able to figure out what or how they are doing this.

 

They already have Tuscan on deck 11.

They will be replacing Ocean Liners with a smaller Qsine plus a number of new cabins. This will bring Constellation in sync with all of the other Millennium class ships which have Tuscan and Qsine.

 

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[Bobal]

They already have Tuscan on deck 11.

They will be replacing Ocean Liners with a smaller Qsine plus a number of new cabins. This will bring Constellation in sync with all of the other Millennium class ships which have Tuscan and Qsine.

 

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Do they/will they still have Bistro on 5 or is that replaced by Sushi on 5?

[TommyD3]

Do they/will they still have Bistro on 5 or is that replaced by Sushi on 5?

Bistro on 5 has already been replaced by Sushi on 5

 

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[Jim_Iain]

They already have Tuscan on deck 11.

They will be replacing Ocean Liners with a smaller Qsine plus a number of new cabins. This will bring Constellation in sync with all of the other Millennium class ships which have Tuscan and Qsine.

 

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That makes sense - You are correct that Tuscan is on deck 11. We were looking at the Ocean Liners and trying to figure out how they would be squeezing any cabins into the space. We were told that the "Wine Cellar" Room forward of the main Ocean Liners was being taken out also. Still not sure how they would fit some rooms in the space unless they move the existing Ocean Liner Kitchen forward. Do you know how they did that on the other M-Class ships?

[Jim_Iain]

Columbo, Sri Lanka - April 16

 

Up early for an excursion this morning. Temperatures are HOT and HUMID. Forecast is low of 25 / 77 and high of 32 / 89. The humidity is so high that a haze lingers over the town.

 

The question of Port or Starboard is one I always ponder. Happily I selected Port for this west bound sailing. I think it would be the preference as we are on the shady side of the ship which is proving to be the cooler.

[benjaminhuf]

Enjoying the review and pix. Thanks!

[TeaBag]

We really appreciate the time you are taking from your cruise to allow us to follow along. Love your pictures.

[Jim_Iain]

We really appreciate the time you are taking from your cruise to allow us to follow along. Love your pictures.

 

 

I am chuckling with your user name. We visited a tea plantation today in Sri Lanka.

 

 

 

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[TommyD3]

That makes sense - You are correct that Tuscan is on deck 11. We were looking at the Ocean Liners and trying to figure out how they would be squeezing any cabins into the space. We were told that the "Wine Cellar" Room forward of the main Ocean Liners was being taken out also. Still not sure how they would fit some rooms in the space unless they move the existing Ocean Liner Kitchen forward. Do you know how they did that on the other M-Class ships?

The other M class ships already had Qsine on deck 11, so they converted the "Murano" clone restaurants to Tuscan. In those cases they retained the wine cellar room and did not add any new cabins.

Heard the news about adding the new cabins from the HD. He did not seem to know how that was going to work. Have been onboard for almost 5 weeks now.

 

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[Ex-Airbalancer]

Nice report

See everyone in 10 days

I understand there is a lot of B2Bers on this cruise

 

Are they using coupons for Elite happy hour ?

[Bimmer09]

Hi from South San Jose! Can't wait to read your review... it looks like an incredible itinerary!!

 

I'd like to echo deladane's sentiments! Fantastic itinerary.

Norris, not in California

[TommyD3]

Nice report

See everyone in 10 days

I understand there is a lot of B2Bers on this cruise

 

Are they using coupons for Elite happy hour ?

Yes. There are 1200 Captains Club members onboard!

 

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[Jim_Iain]

The other M class ships already had Qsine on deck 11, so they converted the "Murano" clone restaurants to Tuscan. In those cases they retained the wine cellar room and did not add any new cabins.

Heard the news about adding the new cabins from the HD. He did not seem to know how that was going to work. Have been onboard for almost 5 weeks now.

 

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Are you on-board? I haven't see you. I heard about the new staterooms from Petre the Luminea MD (Previous MD of Oceanlilner Rest.). we were trying to figure where they would put them.

[Jim_Iain]

I will try catch up today. Yesterday all my photos disappeared from Photbucket. Yikes! Happily they were all back this morning so must have been a Photobucket server glitch.

 

Yesterday was Columbo, Sri Lanka.

 

We took a CC tour that was arranged by Pamela (FoxyPamelia). Visited a Tea Plantation which was a fun day with great travel companions.

 

 

To shade the Tea there are all types of trees - Mango, Banana, Papaya, Monkey Fruit. This is the first time I have ever seen pepper grown.

 

 

[Jim_Iain]

This plantation has a specialty called Champagne Tea which is from the very tip of the new tips. The worker only picks abou .5 Kg a day as opposed to 20Kg per day for normal tea.

 

 

Inside the factory they begin drying the tea before fermentation - Hot is an understatement. During the fermentation process the blow in additional humidity - We were all drenched with perspiration when finished the factory tour.

 

[Jim_Iain]

We next visited Galle Fort - Also the location of a devastating Tsunami.

 

After lunch Iain was joined by a friend.

 

 

[Jim_Iain]

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A couple unexpected things we saw on this excursion.

[Jim_Iain]

 

Elephant on the back of a truck

 

 

 

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[Jim_Iain]

 

Saturday, April 8

 

It is a short hop from Sri Lanka to our first port in India but the constellation is only cruising at 8 kn today. In about 30 minutes we need to go and do Indian immigration which will be done on board.

 

 

Looks like another hot and humid day at sea.

 

 

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[cjcruiser27]

 

A couple unexpected things we saw on this excursion.

This didn't work?

[cjcruiser27]

we next visited galle fort - also the location of a devastating tsunami.

 

After lunch iain was joined by a friend.

 

 

cute:)

[Jim_Iain]

The cobra charmer video didn't seem to work. Trying a repost.

 

 

[TommyD3]

Are you on-board? I haven't see you. I heard about the new staterooms from Petre the Luminea MD (Previous MD of Oceanlilner Rest.). we were trying to figure where they would put them.

Yes onboard for 5 weeks now. We are the top cruisers. Would have seen us honored at the Captain's Club Celebration. Father and son. Double Zenith. Get everything except Luminae! Say hi if you see us in MC.

 

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[Jim_Iain]

Taj Mahal Here we come -

 

We arrive today in Cochin, India and will be hopping off the ship for 2 nights to take an adventure to Agra to see the Taj Mahal and Agra. Customs and immigration formalities were done yesterday so should be an easy exit from the ship. It is 7:00 AM and we are just pulling in to port. The ship is suppose to e cleared by 8:30.

 

We chose to do our excursion by private tour and will have our first driver meet us port side for our journey to the COC. Our flight was booked on Spice Air and is a direct flight to Delhi with a stop a Pune (A city I have never heard of). Looking forward to this trip with trepidations. Temperatures are currently 80 degrees in Cochin and should about 105 in Agra.

[cjcruiser27]

The cobra charmer video didn't seem to work. Trying a repost.

 

 

Thanks for taking the time to do that!