Rare oddjob16 Posted January 30, 2022 #626 Share Posted January 30, 2022 (edited) On 1/29/2022 at 8:16 AM, uktog said: Friend commented at Christmas how little Journey did and how invisible some officers were (not the captain he was about) compared to what Quest was doing at the same time, and with higher covid rates as well. Maybe a different approach to the hotel/catering? We cannot compare to the Quest directly, but I wouldn't say that this is something we reacted to. Capt Filip was out and about talking to people and HD Tony is always aproachable. The head of Guest Relation Wresley and Chief Housekeeper Darren were constantly around talking to people. No complaints there. Edited January 30, 2022 by oddjob16 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiservirginia Posted February 1, 2022 #627 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Currently on Quest. 11-night Caribbean voyage which ends on Feb. 4. Staff tested routinely and, fortunately, no covid cases. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travels with Lisa Posted February 1, 2022 #628 Share Posted February 1, 2022 2 hours ago, cruiservirginia said: Currently on Quest. 11-night Caribbean voyage which ends on Feb. 4. Staff tested routinely and, fortunately, no covid cases. Great news! I wonder why the CDC color status still shows as yellow. Were you required to make dinner reservations for the MDR? Did you have a traditional White Night or was it Sparkle night? Any other special events? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted February 1, 2022 #629 Share Posted February 1, 2022 On 2/1/2022 at 1:45 PM, Travels with Lisa said: Great news! I wonder why the CDC color status still shows as yellow. A better question would be “Why is almost every single ship with passengers showing as yellow? It’s as if they are saying “It’s full of passengers, and you know how foul and stinky they are — they had the nerve to cruise when we said not to!” 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ag cruiser Posted February 3, 2022 #630 Share Posted February 3, 2022 No reservations needed for MDR. We had a White Night, Destination Immersion party (on board) and an officer/crew hosted BBQ. Captain and other officers very visible. Best cruise ever! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinaro44 Posted February 3, 2022 #631 Share Posted February 3, 2022 3 minutes ago, Ag cruiser said: No reservations needed for MDR. We had a White Night, Destination Immersion party (on board) and an officer/crew hosted BBQ. Captain and other officers very visible. Best cruise ever! Which ship and when? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ag cruiser Posted February 3, 2022 #632 Share Posted February 3, 2022 We were on the Quest for the Carribean Breezes cruise. Got off the ship this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ag cruiser Posted February 3, 2022 #633 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Oops.... Carribean Sunsets was the cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliacb Posted February 3, 2022 #634 Share Posted February 3, 2022 We also just got off the Quest this morning. What a lovely cruise! Capt Johannes was out and about frequently. All crew and officers were super friendly. That’s one of the reasons we love Azamara. Loved the White Nights and the Destination Experience. Even though dining venues were reduced and menu items were reduced we still enjoyed our cruise. We LOVED the band The Fourth Element and we would show up wherever and whenever they played. We are booked on the Quest for the March 17th TA and we can’t wait to return. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinaro44 Posted February 3, 2022 #635 Share Posted February 3, 2022 (edited) 40 minutes ago, juliacb said: We also just got off the Quest this morning. What a lovely cruise! Capt Johannes was out and about frequently. All crew and officers were super friendly. That’s one of the reasons we love Azamara. We, too. We board Quest later this month. Edited February 3, 2022 by marinaro44 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benick Posted February 5, 2022 #636 Share Posted February 5, 2022 On 2/3/2022 at 8:01 PM, Ag cruiser said: No reservations needed for MDR. We had a White Night, Destination Immersion party (on board) and an officer/crew hosted BBQ. Captain and other officers very visible. Best cruise ever! Totally agree been fantastic like having our own ship all crew have been amazing and captain out and about all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedenbl Posted February 5, 2022 #637 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Currently 213 passengers enjoying Quest's Caribbean Breezes Voyage. Presently the ship is COVID free. Things I've learned. For dinner only Prime C & Discoveries are open. In Prime C you can order off either the Prime C or Aqualina menu (which I like). Azamara shore excursions are limited, mainly due to operator cancellations (we had to re-schedule pre-boarding booked excursions in 4 different ports). Dominica and St Lucia are only allowing guests ashore booked on an Azamara shore excursion. When on the walking/jogging track, the head winds are not inversely proportional to the tail winds. Finally, any day at sea is still a good day. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macmax Posted February 5, 2022 #638 Share Posted February 5, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, bedenbl said: Currently 213 passengers enjoying Quest's Caribbean Breezes Voyage. Presently the ship is COVID free. Things I've learned. For dinner only Prime C & Discoveries are open. In Prime C you can order off either the Prime C or Aqualina menu (which I like). Azamara shore excursions are limited, mainly due to operator cancellations (we had to re-schedule pre-boarding booked excursions in 4 different ports). Dominica and St Lucia are only allowing guests ashore booked on an Azamara shore excursion. When on the walking/jogging track, the head winds are not inversely proportional to the tail winds. Finally, any day at sea is still a good day. Thanks for the update. How's the ride, is it a bit windy? What are the masking protocols? Edited February 5, 2022 by macmax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedenbl Posted February 5, 2022 #639 Share Posted February 5, 2022 30 minutes ago, macmax said: Thanks for the update. How's the ride, is it a bit windy? What are the masking protocols? Definitely a bit windy and having a little up & down motion. Think my wife put on a patch this morning since it feels a little rougher today than yesterday. Had a quick Caribbean rain pass over earlier this morning; left us with some beautiful rainbows. Masking are required indoors in public areas, including the fitness center, the cabaret lounge and on dance floors. Not required in state rooms, while dining or actively taking a drink, or in outdoor spaces where social distancing is possible. Only time I've noticed some folks not strictly adhering is in the Cabaret during shows. Some seem to think as long as they have a glass in front of them (even if empty), they are exempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdogmolly Posted February 5, 2022 #640 Share Posted February 5, 2022 2 hours ago, bedenbl said: Only time I've noticed some folks not strictly adhering is in the Cabaret during shows. Some seem to think as long as they have a glass in front of them (even if empty), they are exempt. On our recent cruise, we also saw groups of unmasked people crowded at the bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skicruiser55 Posted February 5, 2022 #641 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Does anyone know if the bartender Dale is on board or will be be coming back to Azamara? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted February 6, 2022 #642 Share Posted February 6, 2022 12 hours ago, Skicruiser55 said: Does anyone know if the bartender Dale is on board or will be be coming back to Azamara? Dale has not been onboard for a few years. Pre pandemic there were stories he might return but obviously things change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinaro44 Posted February 6, 2022 #643 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Wondering if any of the officers or crew on Quest have heard from Russ Grieve on how the current Crystal situation has affected him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skicruiser55 Posted February 6, 2022 #644 Share Posted February 6, 2022 5 hours ago, uktog said: Dale has not been onboard for a few years. Pre pandemic there were stories he might return but obviously things change. Thanks - we last cruised with him in 2017. He was a great bartender! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anchor Light Posted February 6, 2022 #645 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Does anyone know if Mustafa, one of the heads of dining venues, is still on board? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mhrh55 Posted February 6, 2022 #646 Share Posted February 6, 2022 (edited) Wow! Only 213 passengers, I wonder how may are on next week? The ship must feel like a private yacht. Edited February 6, 2022 by Mhrh55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillytara Posted February 6, 2022 #647 Share Posted February 6, 2022 3 hours ago, Mhrh55 said: Wow! Only 213 passengers, I wonder how may are on next week? The ship must feel like a private yacht. Yes it does - we are being treated like royalty. They are always very friendly and efficient but this has raised the level even higher. We were also impressed with embarkation which took us 35 minutes from arriving at Miami port to being on board including all testing. There appears to be no further testing at present including temperature checks. People are wearing masks as required. Everything has been just as good as we remember, they are taking great care of us all. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killin Time Posted February 6, 2022 #648 Share Posted February 6, 2022 4 hours ago, marinaro44 said: Wondering if any of the officers or crew on Quest have heard from Russ Grieve on how the current Crystal situation has affected him? I’m hoping that Russ goes back to Azamara! We saw him on Crystal Symphony back in early October. He seemed to be enjoying Crystal and it seemed obvious by the level of entertainment onboard that he had more money available to hire good talent. With Russ’ experience and buoyant personality I’m sure he will be an asset wherever he lands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinaro44 Posted February 6, 2022 #649 Share Posted February 6, 2022 43 minutes ago, Killin Time said: I’m hoping that Russ goes back to Azamara! We saw him on Crystal Symphony back in early October. He seemed to be enjoying Crystal and it seemed obvious by the level of entertainment onboard that he had more money available to hire good talent. With Russ’ experience and buoyant personality I’m sure he will be an asset wherever he lands. Russ may have spent more money but it looks like it was money Crystal didn't have. Don't think Russ wants a four-months-on, two-months-off situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travels with Lisa Posted February 6, 2022 #650 Share Posted February 6, 2022 The CDC has updated and now the Quest is green! 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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