Rare Bimmer09 Posted January 25, 2019 #1 Share Posted January 25, 2019 So now you know where I have been. Next I'll tell you all about it.... Norris 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCHPcruiser Posted January 25, 2019 #2 Share Posted January 25, 2019 I'm looking forward to hearing more about your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h20cruzer Posted January 25, 2019 #3 Share Posted January 25, 2019 looking forward to your review. Norma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Marvy Mare Posted January 25, 2019 #4 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Can’t wait to see all those photos. Especially those cool Cuban cars. Maris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJSailors Posted January 25, 2019 #5 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Tell me more,tell me more ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted January 25, 2019 Author #6 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Why am I putting this on the Celebrity board? That's basically what Bonnie MacLaird, the Azamara representative on that board said when I mentioned the X board. Several reasons; Azamara is considered the "Luxury" brand in the Royal Family (not the British one with Prince Phillip etc) and many X cruisers might have wondered "what is the deal with Azamara?" The Azamara board is a quiet leafy cul de sac and I want as many people as possible to see Az and Cuba and the best way to do that is put this review on Main Street where a lot of folks pass through each day. That's the X board. The Azamara readers already have sailed the brand and are devoted to it, in the main so not much of what I show of the shipboard experience will be a surprise to them. I haven't written on the X board in 2 long years since I sailed on Reflection in January 2017. Prior to that in January 2016 I sailed on Silhouette. I will be on Silly again September 1st to the Norwegian Fjords. Ok, I am running out of reasons. You get the gist. Norris 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrothead33 Posted January 25, 2019 #7 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Looking forward to another great Norris review. Bring it on! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shipshape sam Posted January 25, 2019 #8 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Post away! Love your pics and even bought a 10-22mm lens base on your use in getting great shots in tight spaces. We are going to Cuba later this year ourselves and want to do an excursion with an older car as part of the excursion, so hope that you will touch on this as part of your excursions. Also, any tips on the issue with NOT doing business with businesses that benefit the government. I am still confused on this and what is would mean to accidentally buy something from one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted January 25, 2019 #9 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Sailed Azamara in December also to Cuba. We enjoyed Cuba a lot and will probably go back. Our Azamara experience was below our expectations and for us not worth the Premium prices. I hope you had a better experience than we did. . I posted our experience on the Azamara formun in response to a question - After cruising Azamara, did you return to Celebrity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted January 25, 2019 #10 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Looking forward to this. We are looking at a cruise to Cuba next January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted January 25, 2019 Author #11 Share Posted January 25, 2019 46 minutes ago, parrothead33 said: Looking forward to another great Norris review. Bring it on! Thanks for the enthusiasm! I will bring it on-later. Just got home this afternoon and off to the Chicago Opera in an hour. I have 1700 photos and lots of video to share. I'll post everyday until the review is finished (or I am) Norris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted January 25, 2019 Author #12 Share Posted January 25, 2019 36 minutes ago, shipshape sam said: Post away! Love your pics and even bought a 10-22mm lens base on your use in getting great shots in tight spaces. We are going to Cuba later this year ourselves and want to do an excursion with an older car as part of the excursion, so hope that you will touch on this as part of your excursions. Also, any tips on the issue with NOT doing business with businesses that benefit the government. I am still confused on this and what is would mean to accidentally buy something from one of them. Sam, yes I recall you buying an ultra wide lens and hope you are enjoying it! We spent about 18 hours in classic 1950s cars during 3 excursions so I'll be talking about those in depth. A list of Government businesses to avoid was posted on the Azamara board and I'll see if I can dig that up as I go along. Norris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted January 25, 2019 Author #13 Share Posted January 25, 2019 37 minutes ago, jelayne said: Sailed Azamara in December also to Cuba. We enjoyed Cuba a lot and will probably go back. Our Azamara experience was below our expectations and for us not worth the Premium prices. I hope you had a better experience than we did. . I posted our experience on the Azamara formun in response to a question - After cruising Azamara, did you return to Celebrity. Jelayne, thanks for joining me here! I'll be writing this chronologically and will get to the Azamara experience in a couple of days. Norris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travlngar Posted January 25, 2019 #14 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Thank you for posting to the Princess Board as well. I have 21 cruises all with Princess but this morning I was looking at Azamara Venice to Rome sailing. So I will be following closely and who knows this may pique my interest for an unique itinerary like Cuba as well. Count me in, Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted January 25, 2019 Author #15 Share Posted January 25, 2019 36 minutes ago, h20skibum said: Looking forward to this. We are looking at a cruise to Cuba next January. Thanks for coming aboard! Norris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMS8 Posted January 25, 2019 #16 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Can’t wait to follow along Norris. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruisesoon Posted January 26, 2019 #17 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Cocktail in hand Mr N. and looking forward to your review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC1950 Posted January 26, 2019 #18 Share Posted January 26, 2019 G'day Norris, me old mate. Been waiting for this one - Cuba! Fascinating! And I know you'll be doing it justice with your excellent photos. Enjoy the opera tonight. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamwoman Posted January 26, 2019 #19 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Another groupie anxious to read about your cabin, food and adventures! Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NemoCrownie Posted January 26, 2019 #20 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I'm so glad to see your review! Thanks to your last review (I think) we had to stay in South Beach, pre-cruise, this past February and do the Art Deco/South Beach Segway Tour and eat Stone Crabs at Joe's Stone Crab. What a great day and a half! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepingUgly Posted January 26, 2019 #21 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I've been looking forward to this, Mr. Norris, thanks for sharing yet another great experience with us! Hope it wasn't too cold in Chicago tonight when you were out and about. Linda P.S. How was the opera? 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlf1 Posted January 26, 2019 #22 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Norris, I have been patiently waiting since last winter for your next review. Bring on all the lovely food shots....and of course the folks & scenery. Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones43 Posted January 26, 2019 #23 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I to had this marked on my calendar and am anxious to see your perspective on Cuba. I believe I mentioned to you before that we have been to Cuba 35+ times for land stays. Actually we are leaving on Tues for 2 weeks to Cayo Santa Maria so will have to wait anxiously till I return for most of your review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daydreamer16 Posted January 26, 2019 #24 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I was just thinking about you today as I'm planning a week long trip to Northern Ireland before our transatlantic on the Crown Princess in September. Looking forward to your review! Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prim8keeper Posted January 26, 2019 #25 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I'm really looking forward to your review! We have been sailing X for the past few years but decided to book an Azamara Quest sailing in South America next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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