seadog67 Posted May 10, 2017 Author #276 Share Posted May 10, 2017 It seems like every 1/4 mile you round a bend to another beautiful scene Rainwater collector Soon enough we were turning to head down to the bay That is when the first improvements to Horseshoe Bay can be seen, they built a tiered wooden walkway from the drop off point below to the top where you get buses Cont.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog67 Posted May 10, 2017 Author #277 Share Posted May 10, 2017 At the bottom another improvement is they paved over the sandy dirt taxi/car drop off area and made areas for mini buses and taxi pickup lanes with cement walkways and curbs etc Walking in seems to be the same up to the restrooms Then the next improvement is a remodeled cafe with a new Rum Bum Bar and small gift shop where the beach chair and umbrella rentals once were Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog67 Posted May 10, 2017 Author #278 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Welcome to Horseshoe Bay Beach Rentals are now on the beach and they have new to us loungers in place of the old chair style beach chairs that sat more upright. 2 loungers were $36 or $18 each, no deposit needed as before to ensure you return the items. We picked out our spot and they set the chairs up for you and will drill in the umbrella if you get one into the sand. Not a bad view Pink Sand! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog67 Posted May 10, 2017 Author #279 Share Posted May 10, 2017 The water was very cold, but us New Jerseyites are accustomed to chilly water at the Jersey Shores However the water is as clear as our drinking water! Just an awesome time, chillin, (literally and figuratively) in the beautiful water Then took a meander, not a stroll but a meander down the beach Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare amygutman Posted May 10, 2017 #280 Share Posted May 10, 2017 SeaDog - You are Mrs SeaDog are so generous with your time to spend your vacation giving all of your followers a vacation too! Like you, there is nowhere I would rather be than with my family on a Haven balcony in Bermuda - thank you, thank you for sharing your breakfasts (all of them) and your photos with the crew. As for your painting - Bob Ross would be proud! You have no idea how happy you are making my family at home sharing your vacation - very, very much appreciated. We are 39 days away from our own Bermuda Haven, and you make me want to go pack right now! Amy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog67 Posted May 10, 2017 Author #281 Share Posted May 10, 2017 SeaDog - You are Mrs SeaDog are so generous with your time to spend your vacation giving all of your followers a vacation too! Like you, there is nowhere I would rather be than with my family on a Haven balcony in Bermuda - thank you, thank you for sharing your breakfasts (all of them) and your photos with the crew. As for your painting - Bob Ross would be proud! You have no idea how happy you are making my family at home sharing your vacation - very, very much appreciated. We are 39 days away from our own Bermuda Haven, and you make me want to go pack right now! Amy Thank you very much Amy! We are glad to give back to the CC Community for all the reports that entertained us over the years! Thanks for following and the kind words. Have a blast on your trip! Also just realized we have been members on CC for 10 years now since 2007. Our first cruise together was on Celebrity Horizon to Bermuda in 2004 sailing out of Philadelphia. Our first cruise after signing up on CC was NCL Spirit out of NY on a 7 day Caribbean Cruise in 2007. Really great memories and they just came back to me responding to your post! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog67 Posted May 10, 2017 Author #282 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Soon enough it was time for some refreshment After several trips to Bermuda this is my first Dark and Stormy - with a paper straw. It was delicious! Refreshed, I decided to climbs mountain Rules were meant to be broken, and hopefully not my ankles... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog67 Posted May 10, 2017 Author #283 Share Posted May 10, 2017 A few bumps and scrapes later we made it Soon after we decided to head back as it was getting crowded but by no means oppressive Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog67 Posted May 10, 2017 Author #284 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Here are the menus from the Rum Bum Bar and Cafe Off to dinner at La Cucina for a second visit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabraham1227 Posted May 10, 2017 #285 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Thank you for this great thread.. cruising to Bermuda on this ship in less than 3 weeks for first time with 3 daughters. Your posts are de-stressing me out! Sent from my SM-G955U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog67 Posted May 10, 2017 Author #286 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Thank you for this great thread.. cruising to Bermuda on this ship in less than 3 weeks for first time with 3 daughters. Your posts are de-stressing me out! Sent from my SM-G955U using Forums mobile app Thanks! Glad it is helping your 3 week wait. Have a blast with your daughters! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog67 Posted May 10, 2017 Author #287 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Eat Eat Eat... more food Caesar Salad once again Shrimp Fra Diavlo (2.5 out of 5 Forks) lacked any spice or flavor at all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog67 Posted May 10, 2017 Author #288 Share Posted May 10, 2017 How about some after dinner drinks... What to do on a warm weather cruise... why not go into an Ice Bar .. $20 gets you 30 Mins and two drink tickets Spiked Apple Juice and frozen bartender Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog67 Posted May 10, 2017 Author #289 Share Posted May 10, 2017 And Lady Liberty thought the Hudson was cold Gives the saying "cool your butts" new meaning.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog67 Posted May 10, 2017 Author #290 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Now sitting on an empty Deck 8 Water Front enjoying the peace... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog67 Posted May 10, 2017 Author #291 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Putting and end to day 4, will post dailies when back in the room later.. we are officially past half way done our cruise... booooo My favorite cruising sight, even obscured by a bit of clouds the sunset is spectacular A now quiet dockyard settles in for the night Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda124 Posted May 10, 2017 #292 Share Posted May 10, 2017 so are we! Taking my parents on their first cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog67 Posted May 10, 2017 Author #293 Share Posted May 10, 2017 My phone camera does not do this near the justice it deserves. Absolutely beautiful Celebrity Summit preparing for the evening Spamming the sunset, Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry in NJ Posted May 11, 2017 #294 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Thanks for this amazing review SeaDog! LOVE LOVE LOVE the Bermuda pics! If you have a chance can you please post a few pictures of the thermal suite? I'm sailing on BA in Feb, and trying to decide if I want to reserve it. Keep the food porn and menus coming! Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoGurl Posted May 11, 2017 #295 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Thanks for all the great pictures! I am going to Bermuda for the first time, and also cruising NCL for the first time, in June (although on the Dawn, which I'm hoping won't be too small). Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uneamie Posted May 11, 2017 #296 Share Posted May 11, 2017 A full open Promenade is one of the things we miss on the newer Ships. Oh gee...didn't know this. My hubby is not going to be a happy camper. He loves his walks on the Promenade in the mornings. ugh! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted May 11, 2017 #297 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I have been watching ship in port webcam. Last week starboard side is close to dock this week port side is next to dock. So if this pattern holds next week when I'm on Breakaway starboard will be next to dock. I have aft balcony that will mean I will have view of water. Would rather have view of island but like stated earlier it's better than my view at home. That logic may or may not play out. Over the years the NCL ships have faced out to sea (docked port side) more often than not. Last year, generally speaking, there was more docking starboard side than port but port still was in the majority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted May 11, 2017 #298 Share Posted May 11, 2017 After grabbing a quick snack this morning we headed off just as they cleared the ship. Our plan was to taxi over directly to Horseshoe Bay as the weather looked to be spectacular- Our port-mate Celebrity Summit has a blocky butt Breakaway's is way more round and smooth? Maybe the age difference as Summit is much older ;) (sometimes I crack myself up, if no one else) Notice the cost to Horse Shoe Bay, obviously I did not in my first response to the cost to get there doh! Loaded up we headed out, right at the end of the Dockyard you can see the America Cup Village coming together. Our taxi driver indicated they have been told to expect 14,000 visitors along with the cruise ships porting. He was not enthusiastic at the thought of so many people arriving. It is such a nice scenic drive through Bermuda Cont.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk There have been comparisons of the Summit to a Lego built ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dis Posted May 11, 2017 #299 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Love your reports, thanks for taking the time to put it all together. Is the NCL ferry to Hamilton running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog67 Posted May 11, 2017 Author #300 Share Posted May 11, 2017 There have been comparisons of the Summit to a Lego built ship. Now that you mention it. That is exactly what it looks like now, with all the additions. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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