Rummblestrip Posted July 27, 2021 #1 Share Posted July 27, 2021 (edited) I have booked stateroom 615 on the Ponant ship Le Jacques Cartier. I wanted to know if anyone has sailed in this stateroom on any of the Explorer Ships in the past. Are there any issues that I would need to be concerned about. I find it interesting that it is isolated from other cabins. Not sure if that is a good or bad thing. Edited July 27, 2021 by Rummblestrip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AussieBoyTX Posted July 28, 2021 #2 Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) 615 is a Deluxe Suite? I have stayed in 406 and 302, which are the same cabin type. Generally, the cabins of a same type are identical from what I've seen, so the differences are mainly related to the amenities offered on that floor and if there are any disturbances related to them. Deck six has the photo studio and the Panoramic Lounge, so there will be occasional traffic past the cabin when those are open. Given the small number of passengers, you shouldn't find it disturbing and may not even hear it. Even in 302, which is right at the Theater, traffic was only noticeable for a few minutes before and after theater programming. However, if extremely dead quiet is your thing, Decks 5 and especially 4 have little-to-no through traffic and located at the end of the halls, don't even have people passing on the way to their own cabins. Five only has the occasional person going to the Bridge. BTW, I really like the Deluxe Suite. The Dressing Room makes the cabin feel very spacious. Edited July 28, 2021 by AussieBoyTX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AussieBoyTX Posted July 28, 2021 #3 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Oh, another thing. This cabin is adjacent to the crew stairwell on decks 3,4 & 5. There is a possibility of hearing crew movements— though I don’t recall hearing them on the last cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rummblestrip Posted July 28, 2021 Author #4 Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, AussieBoyTX said: Oh, another thing. This cabin is adjacent to the crew stairwell on decks 3,4 & 5. There is a possibility of hearing crew movements— though I don’t recall hearing them on the last cruise. Thank you for the information. Yes, it is a deluxe suite. The main reason we went with this stateroom was the isolation on the balcony. No one on either side. We will be on a 12 night in the Seychelles and thought we may spend more time on the balcony than normal. Can you tell me what the equipment is to the left of the stateroom? Edited July 28, 2021 by Rummblestrip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AussieBoyTX Posted July 28, 2021 #5 Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) Fair enough. I believe the equipment is a gangway used to enter the ship at certain cruise terminals. I’ve never been on a cruise where it was used and I don’t expect it would be used in Seychelles. I also think the excursions would be by Zodiac, so the tender next to your cabin wouldn’t bother you either. Edited July 28, 2021 by AussieBoyTX 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonikal Posted July 29, 2021 #6 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Thanks for this info on 615. That is also ours on the Dumont, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rummblestrip Posted July 29, 2021 Author #7 Share Posted July 29, 2021 6 hours ago, jonikal said: Thanks for this info on 615. That is also ours on the Dumont, Our sailing is not till 2023. Will you please give us a review on this cabin if you are sailing before that time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonikal Posted July 30, 2021 #8 Share Posted July 30, 2021 15 hours ago, Rummblestrip said: Our sailing is not till 2023. Will you please give us a review on this cabin if you are sailing before that time? Happy to oblige. Husband and I will be boarding in 10 days, hopefully! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonikal Posted July 30, 2021 #9 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Hope you are having a Bon voyage, Tex! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AussieBoyTX Posted July 30, 2021 #10 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Just now, jonikal said: Hope you are having a Bon voyage, Tex! Boarding is this afternoon. I'll report once we're safely on board, antigen test passed and G&T in hand! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rummblestrip Posted July 30, 2021 Author #11 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Look forward to the reports! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rummblestrip Posted July 30, 2021 Author #12 Share Posted July 30, 2021 9 hours ago, AussieBoyTX said: Boarding is this afternoon. I'll report once we're safely on board, antigen test passed and G&T in hand! That reminds me, the most important report...What is Ponant offering for gin, and more important, tonic! I am on my second bottle of Hendricks Lunar (not in one day, lol). It is very nice with a variety of the fever tree tonics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AussieBoyTX Posted July 30, 2021 #13 Share Posted July 30, 2021 59 minutes ago, Rummblestrip said: That reminds me, the most important report...What is Ponant offering for gin, and more important, tonic! I am on my second bottle of Hendricks Lunar (not in one day, lol). It is very nice with a variety of the fever tree tonics. This is an important question that I will answer. in the cabin, there’s complementary Gordon’s and Schweppes. Tomorrow, I will find out what’s in the bars. There’s a complementary house gin and some premium gin @ €20/per person/ per day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted July 30, 2021 #14 Share Posted July 30, 2021 On our Ponant cruise in 2019, I made the following note: I ordered a Hendricks G&T but had to stop the bartender when she started to pour in Royal Club tonic – see the extensive thread on Cruise Critic about this awful stuff: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2447579-the-recurring-tonic-question-anyone-on-journey-now/ Thankfully I had noticed one can of Schweppes tonic in our cabin mini-bar, so I ran back and got that to save the drink. The Hendricks ‘call’ cost 11 Euros – that seems excessive since a ‘well brand’ G&T would have been free. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AussieBoyTX Posted July 31, 2021 #15 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Bartender says well is Gordons or Beefeater. Premium is Sapphire / Hendricks / Tanqueray 10 priced at 9 / 11 / 12 euros respectively. Tonic today is Schweppes, but I was cautioned that can vary depending on the local supplier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rummblestrip Posted July 31, 2021 Author #16 Share Posted July 31, 2021 8 hours ago, AussieBoyTX said: Bartender says well is Gordons or Beefeater. Premium is Sapphire / Hendricks / Tanqueray 10 priced at 9 / 11 / 12 euros respectively. Tonic today is Schweppes, but I was cautioned that can vary depending on the local supplier. I like all of the premium options, I will definitely be upgrading the drink package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AussieBoyTX Posted July 31, 2021 #17 Share Posted July 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, Rummblestrip said: I like all of the premium options, I will definitely be upgrading the drink package. Yeah, seems like a good deal. Like other lines I’ve been on, both passengers need to purchase the premium package. I forgot to mention that earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rummblestrip Posted July 31, 2021 Author #18 Share Posted July 31, 2021 1 minute ago, AussieBoyTX said: Yeah, seems like a good deal. Like other lines I’ve been on, both passengers need to purchase the premium package. I forgot to mention that earlier. Good to know, my partner loves wine so that will be a good deal as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnapperin Posted August 2, 2021 #19 Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) The premium package isn‘t really worth the 20 € a day - the house champagne for example is excellent aswell as the wines that were offered with lunch & dinner, always a nice pairing and changed each day Edited August 2, 2021 by schnapperin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AussieBoyTX Posted August 2, 2021 #20 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I guess that depends on what you’re drinking and how much shipboard credit you have to burn. I usually have excess credit, so it’s basically free to me. I think the whiskey drinkers easily get value. Gin drinkers — yeah — I can (and have) choke down Gordon’s for an entire cruise without harmful effects. Champagne — I’m not a connoisseur, but Veuve Cliquot does feel like an upgrade from Henri Abele. The base red wines served at meals have been quite drinkable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rummblestrip Posted August 3, 2021 Author #21 Share Posted August 3, 2021 By chance does anyone have a list of wines available for the upgraded package? It would be great to explore some new wines. I have been a huge fan of Stag Leaps Artemis and do not explore too much in fear of disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AussieBoyTX Posted August 3, 2021 #22 Share Posted August 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Rummblestrip said: By chance does anyone have a list of wines available for the upgraded package? It would be great to explore some new wines. I have been a huge fan of Stag Leaps Artemis and do not explore too much in fear of disappointment. IMO, it’s not something to get excited about. It’s a single wine offered in the lounges — not any of the premium wines available in the restaurants from the sommelier. Today’s red is a Sarget de Giraud Larose. Nice, but not something I enjoy more than the three being served with meals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnapperin Posted August 3, 2021 #23 Share Posted August 3, 2021 I‘m not Scottish but I just didn‘t see the point to pay it for 21 days - on which a few were no alcohol days and I didn‘t mind the champagne since I‘m not a fan of Veuve Cliquot and I think we had a different one. instead I ordered if I fancied the better version of Gin & Tonic - and since the bar closed on the Observation Bar early (10 to 11 pm) we tend to order before or used the mini bar stock 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonikal Posted August 24, 2021 #24 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Our report on Suite 615 on the Dumont is very positive. The layout is well designed and the walk-in closet is a major plus. Balcony is small with enough space for just two upright chairs, but not much time was spent there anyway. With regard to the suite's proximity to the gallery and photo area, we were never disturbed by any noise from the corridor. We only heard the lifeboat being lowered twice, both times during the day, when the ship was at anchor. The stair mechanism on the other side was only used once when disembarkation was on the starboard side. Neither mechanical function is significant enough to prevent us from re-booking this delightful suite. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rummblestrip Posted August 24, 2021 Author #25 Share Posted August 24, 2021 12 hours ago, jonikal said: Our report on Suite 615 on the Dumont is very positive. The layout is well designed and the walk-in closet is a major plus. Balcony is small with enough space for just two upright chairs, but not much time was spent there anyway. With regard to the suite's proximity to the gallery and photo area, we were never disturbed by any noise from the corridor. We only heard the lifeboat being lowered twice, both times during the day, when the ship was at anchor. The stair mechanism on the other side was only used once when disembarkation was on the starboard side. Neither mechanical function is significant enough to prevent us from re-booking this delightful suite. Did you happen to take any photos? I think that would be great sitting on the balcony watching the disembarkation/embarkation process. I also love watching the crew deploy the lifeboats. On one sailing we spent the day on the ship while in port. We had the best experience watching the crew doing their emergency training in the lifeboats. It was a great day and gave us even more respect for the crew. They work so hard to make us happy and keep us safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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