Rare hcat Posted June 13, 2019 #451 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Can't wait to hear how the day went at the Dockyard, we have toured Bermuda sev times and done land based. On our next trip plan to spend time at the fort, museum etc.. And of course the Frog and Onion pub....lots of good grub, music..cruisers and locals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldsmip115 Posted June 13, 2019 #452 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Very excited to receive an invitation to meet with Chef Daniel Boulud in the Retreat Lounge at 5pm. His Luminae menu is fantastic. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted June 13, 2019 Author #453 Share Posted June 13, 2019 4 hours ago, Anita Latte said: Thanks for the glimpse of Mom and Dad! Sounds like the weather is good! Mom and I were talking about Chef Boulud coming on board! Hoping they get to taste some new menu items before the end of this sailing...thinking you should get to see new menu items on the second sailing but not sure how quickly they can revamp the menus et al. Please pay attention to that though...we are very interested in what Chef does to the menus. Mom said Blu will be after Luminae. Hopefully we will get a taste. I am going to check if availability for his Chef’s Table. On this cruise there is currently a waitlist of 15. By the way I told your mom yesterday that I love your username. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted June 13, 2019 Author #454 Share Posted June 13, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, goldsmip115 said: Very excited to receive an invitation to meet with Chef Daniel Boulud in the Retreat Lounge at 5pm. His Luminae menu is fantastic. Me too. We may attend but not sure. Edited June 13, 2019 by Jim_Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingChick Posted June 13, 2019 #455 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Are the MDR menus being updated or just Blu and Luminae? Also thank you for you wonderful Live posting. We will be boarding on June 27th. Anne Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare Jim_Iain Posted June 13, 2019 Author #457 Share Posted June 13, 2019 On 6/12/2019 at 1:03 PM, Tatka said: Jim, I am enjoying your wonderful review! Getting ready for our Bermuda cruise. Happy to see Summit so updated and modern. Last time in 2015 it was a bit worn out. One question. I do not see padded loungers by the pool. I thought some of them were padded previously just like on S class. Am I mistaken? They do have some near the stage. The ones outside Aqua Spa are gone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted June 13, 2019 Author #458 Share Posted June 13, 2019 3 hours ago, hcat said: Can't wait to hear how the day went at the Dockyard, we have toured Bermuda sev times and done land based. On our next trip plan to spend time at the fort, museum etc.. And of course the Frog and Onion pub....lots of good grub, music..cruisers and locals! Sorry to say but will have to wait a couple days. We stayed aboard and had a fun morning with a group of Zenith’s. What a fun group. We spent yesterday at the dockyard and had a fun day. So much there from swimming with the dolphins to miniature golf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted June 13, 2019 Author #459 Share Posted June 13, 2019 20 hours ago, Aralim said: Wow, I haven't been able to check in on CC since last Saturday. Finally caught up on your blog, really enjoying all the great photos and commentary! I realize you're dining in Blu for the most part, but wondered if you'd remember if all the largest tables in the MDR are basically by the grand staircase. Seems that way from the pictures. Asking because for our Iceland & Greenland sailing next year we've requested to be at a table for 12 so we have a good chance to meet a larger group and have good conversation opportunities each night. Was hoping they might have one or two of those tables by the gigantic window all the way aft so there could be some night views at night, but from your photos it looks like those are all tables for 2 or 4, with a few 6- or maybe 8-seat tables in the corners. Well, if nothing else we can get breakfast in the MDR each day and request a window table if we don't feel like company that morning. But I will say that I do really enjoy just requesting a shared table and seeing who I get sat with; have met some really fun / nice / interesting people and enjoyed a whole other facet of the cruising experience! Just checked and there are 4 I could spot adjacent to the central service areas They were having a Tea when I was there so may have rearranged some tables. they have some nice 2 tops aft where the Captains table use to be 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Crus40 Posted June 13, 2019 #460 Share Posted June 13, 2019 If you have a chance, can you find out what they are charging for the mini iPads? I forgot to check whilst onboard last cruise. Thanks. P.s. really have enjoyed your comments and pictures. Thanks for taking us along on this cruise with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted June 13, 2019 Author #461 Share Posted June 13, 2019 They have a couple specials today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted June 13, 2019 Author #462 Share Posted June 13, 2019 I had to chuckle. They have this poster next to the “Internet Cafe” i couldn't figure out how to view our stateroom expenses. “Sorry but it hasn’t been implemented yet” 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted June 13, 2019 Author #463 Share Posted June 13, 2019 For those asking here’s the Ensemble drink menu. It also shows what is included in the different drink packages. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyam76 Posted June 13, 2019 #464 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Jim, thank you as always for a wonderful review. I’ve booked Chef Daniel’s special meal on Edge in July but in two minds about it. Would love to hear if you or anybody else manages to go. Enjoy the rest of your trip Wendy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted June 13, 2019 Author #465 Share Posted June 13, 2019 For sail away today the had a reception for Chef Daniel Boulud. Very warm and engaging. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted June 13, 2019 Author #466 Share Posted June 13, 2019 (edited) A little out of sequence but this is dinner last night. Tonight is going to be Tuscan. Menu for the evening. We ordered off off menu. Reagan suggested that we might enjoy a Petite Filet (3 oz) off of the children’s menu. Mixed green salad for starters I had the Cannellini Bean Soup. Yum. Make that a double Yum The filets were perfect size for us and cooked to the proper temperature we ordered. Rare for Wanda and Medium Rare for Iain and I. Edited June 13, 2019 by Jim_Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted June 13, 2019 Author #467 Share Posted June 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Luv2Crus40 said: If you have a chance, can you find out what they are charging for the mini iPads? I forgot to check whilst onboard last cruise. Thanks. P.s. really have enjoyed your comments and pictures. Thanks for taking us along on this cruise with you. Just checked $399 and is 64 gig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted June 13, 2019 #468 Share Posted June 13, 2019 (edited) Love everything posted today...will wait for Bermuda updates on the next leg. Thought of you as we were out for dinner tonight .I had a great Lobster roll at the Old Salty Dog in Venice Fla! For the persom who is interested in tables for 12.....While they look nice we think that unless it's a family group, that's just too many diners . Someone or two will arrive late and order taking, bevs and dinner service will be drawn out...Table shape and size too large for any real conversation other than with those nearby . We preferred a round table for 8 when we did the mdr. But everyone has their favs! Edited June 13, 2019 by hcat 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Crus40 Posted June 13, 2019 #469 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Thanks for the IPad info. Also for posting the Rendezvous drinks. I got the names of two premium wines I had enjoyed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsbuff16 Posted June 13, 2019 #470 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Thanks for posting the Blu menus. Are you able to order escargot or creme brûlée’ ( two of my favorites) which are often available in the main dining room? This will be our first time cruising in an aqua class room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldsmip115 Posted June 13, 2019 #471 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Jim, We just got cleared for the Chef’s Table on Saturday night. I hope that you both did is well. Let us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aralim Posted June 14, 2019 #472 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Jim, thanks for the additional pics of the MDR! Won't be able to request any of those 2-tops by the aft window, since it's my family of four traveling; part of why I had requested the largest size table for us, I'm hoping maybe there will be a couple other families with teens who also want to have some dining company. 😊 I figure with it in the summer and such a unique itinerary, I have at least an even chance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted June 14, 2019 #473 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Jim, I am anxious to hear about your Tuscan experience. We are dining there the first evening. We are headed out today to make the drive to NJ. See you and Iain on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted June 14, 2019 Author #474 Share Posted June 14, 2019 14 hours ago, wendyam76 said: Jim, thank you as always for a wonderful review. I’ve booked Chef Daniel’s special meal on Edge in July but in two minds about it. Would love to hear if you or anybody else manages to go. Enjoy the rest of your trip Wendy On this cruise there is only one chef dinner and Chef night s suppose to be there for it. Currently a waitlist over 20. I have them checking for next cruise. On this cruise the had 2 Chefs tables. One the regular menu and one wit Chef Daniels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted June 14, 2019 #475 Share Posted June 14, 2019 17 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: They do have some near the stage. The ones outside Aqua Spa are gone Thank you very much. So regular loungers do not have padding. Nice to see some are still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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