On Riviera Now ~ February 7-19

[cruisingxpert]

26 minutes ago, Host Jazzbeau said:

You were lucky.  Our honeymoon cruise was booked on 'Carla C' in 1974.  But when we boarded, we were on Costa 'Italia' – we later learned that 'Carla C' was a lemon of a ship, broken down more often than seaworthy...

From what I have read Carla C and Carla Costa were the same ship- my cruise was in 1988.  It had a rather garish decor but the food and service was amazing.  One of our table mates worked for Heinz Ketchup.  Every night, our waiter would bring a bottle of Heinz wrapped in a napkin and present it to the gentleman like a bottle of wine waiting for his approval. Just one of the memorable things that happened in the dining room.

Edited February 13, 2022 by cruisingxpert

[dj_crusin]

Great Super bowl party in the Horizon Court

 

Baked potato bar, macaroni & cheese, wings, hot dogs, burgers, pizza and desserts. …oh, and buckets of beer special!

 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 14, 2022 by dj_crusin

[AC2]

Thanks DJ nice photos. Go RAMS!!

 

DB

[dolphinlady1957]

So cool looks great thanks for posting

[Nymich]

Nice!

[gbits]

On 2/11/2022 at 10:55 PM, gbits said:

Also, we were initially told that we could only go ashore in Grenada and Barbados with an O tour or an approved tour company. That has changed for Barbados and we are now free to wander on our own.

Turns out this was fake news as we can only go ashore in Barbados with O or by using an approved tour guide. Yesterday in Grenada there were plenty of taxis to take you wherever you wanted to go. Let’s see what happens today.

 

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[dancingcgal]

12 hours ago, gbits said:

Turns out this was fake news as we can only go ashore in Barbados with O or by using an approved tour guide. Yesterday in Grenada there were plenty of taxis to take you wherever you wanted to go. Let’s see what happens today.

 

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Thanks. If see any official re: port stops can you ask why You docked in Grenada but Marina cancelled stop for March with no port substitute? Doesn’t make sense. 

[calicakes]

What is your itinerary?  

[Rob the Cruiser]

On 2/12/2022 at 5:33 PM, ronrick1943 said:

Wouldn’t at this time.  Even before would want to meet someone first (lunch/coffee)before wanting to share a dinner table.  Could be a long evening.

Especially long evening if someone insists on talking about politics. I don't want to hear it even if I agree with their opinion.

[tipsygirl]

On 2/13/2022 at 12:00 PM, lorimay said:

Are there enrichment programs or port talks every day on the Caribbean cruises?

Not every day, but the guest speaker is presenting talks on the history of the Caribbean. 3 talks so far

[tipsygirl]

Favorite thing about this cruise is being able to book a table for 2 in almost any specialty restaurant on any night  due to the reduced passenger numbers. We are taking full advantage of this. We have seen no issues regarding masking. No reports that we know of that people are being quarantined. No Covid testing prior to stops at any ports. A very relaxing cruise.

[dj_crusin]

10 hours ago, calicakes said:

What is your itinerary?  

Original itinerary except:

Guadeloupe changed to Antigua (Covid)

St Barts changed to St Martin (Weather)

[dj_crusin]

Dinner in the Polo Grill

Oyster’s Rockefeller

Lobster Bisque

Hearts of Palm Timbale

Clam Chowder

Beefsteak Tomato and Onion Salad

20 oz Porterhouse w/Bernaise and Potato’s au Gratin

Maine Lobster and Baked Potato

Marshmallow Trio

Vanilla  Bean Ice Cream

 

[beardedshark]

Ah, food photos. Love them, keep posting, you won’t bore me. 😀

[susiesan]

Did one person eat the while 20 ounce steak? Did they have to be rolled away from the dinner table in a wheelbarrow? 😛

[chloemonkey]

Have the cooking classes been started up again?  In person I mean......thanks!

[beardedshark]

1 hour ago, susiesan said:

Did one person eat the while 20 ounce steak? Did they have to be rolled away from the dinner table in a wheelbarrow? 😛

20 oz no problem. 32oz, now that’s a challenge 🤪

[gbits]

6 hours ago, chloemonkey said:

Have the cooking classes been started up again?  In person I mean......thanks!

All cooking classes are demonstration only on this cruise.

[tipsygirl]

15 hours ago, chloemonkey said:

Have the cooking classes been started up again?  In person I mean......thanks!

Cooking. Classes are observation only. With a limit on participants of 12.

[MEFIowa]

16 hours ago, beardedshark said:

20 oz no problem. 32oz, now that’s a challenge 🤪

Ate the 32 oz at the Polo Grill back in Dec on Riviera (12/13-23/21). Of course, you do cut off the fat and gristle of a Porterhouse. But I ate all the meat. It was delicious.

[dj_crusin]

19 hours ago, susiesan said:

Did one person eat the while 20 ounce steak? Did they have to be rolled away from the dinner table in a wheelbarrow? 😛

 

17 hours ago, beardedshark said:

20 oz no problem. 32oz, now that’s a challenge 🤪

 

51 minutes ago, MEFIowa said:

Ate the 32 oz at the Polo Grill back in Dec on Riviera (12/13-23/21). Of course, you do cut off the fat and gristle of a Porterhouse. But I ate all the meat. It was delicious.

A fellow shipmate sitting next to us ordered the 32 oz. Prime Rib!  I ask if I could take a picture.  He said it was great but only ate a little over a half before he gave up!  

Edited February 18, 2022 by dj_crusin

[1985rz1]

1 minute ago, dj_crusin said:

 

 

A fellow shipmate ordered the 32 oz. Prime Rib!  He said it was great but only ate a little over a half before he gave up!  

 

I decided not to weigh in on this discussion🤣.

[Jim and Monika]

Reminds me of this

 

[Ella Bella]

On 2/11/2022 at 7:59 PM, calicakes said:

How do most people feel about sharing tables in this Covid era? 

We had a blast sharing tables and making new friends. I hope these friendships last a life time! 

[Ella Bella]

I wanted to post our dinner reservations a dear couple who are now treasured friends provided us.  A 12 day cruise 9 out of 12 days in specialty dining only because we didn’t request the other three.