scrapcreator Posted August 8, 2022 #76 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Bon voyage! Looking forward to your live report. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare abbydancer2003 Posted August 8, 2022 #77 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Bon Voyage. I'll follow this one as well. On a point earlier - when we visit my sister in New York, we sometimes stay at the Newark Marriott when we arrive at night, and then take the shuttle bus to NY in the morning. Once or twice, we've walked to the airport from the hotel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted August 8, 2022 #78 Share Posted August 8, 2022 10 hours ago, Ken the cruiser said: For those interested here is the results of the speed test taken just before 9 pm. I am using the Premium Internet package, which has always been about 2-3 times faster than the Basic package results on some of the other X ships we sailed on this past year. I would ask someone following this thread who is currently on the Summit and only using the Basic package if they could do a similar test, but chances are they’re not even able to log onto CC to see my request. I wouldn't complain. I have the premium and not sure if it's my room location but the internet sucks. Just ran the same test and I'm getting 1.83 Download and .83 Upload. Will investigate today to see if anything can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ken the cruiser Posted August 8, 2022 Author #79 Share Posted August 8, 2022 3 hours ago, abbydancer said: Bon Voyage. I'll follow this one as well. On a point earlier - when we visit my sister in New York, we sometimes stay at the Newark Marriott when we arrive at night, and then take the shuttle bus to NY in the morning. Once or twice, we've walked to the airport from the hotel. We thought about walking from Terminal B through the parking lot to the hotel as it was right there. But when we asked the lady at the taxi stand if it was possible, she said it was, but we would have to climb over the road construction barrier on the roadside near the hotel. With two 40 lb suitcases, we decided to wait for the hotel shuttle which comes every 15 minutes. 😂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgidawgga Posted August 8, 2022 #80 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Lovely balcony and sail away. I will be following along. quick question, if you have a min: Can I order lattes in AQ room service menu? I haven’t been able to see the “enhanced” room service menu. I am sailing Sept 17th and trying to determine which non alcoholic package to pre purchase. Thanks! Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BunnyLebowski Posted August 8, 2022 #81 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Ken, thank you so much for posting your thoughts and photos. I’m boarding the Summit in Iceland on August 19, and your posts are getting me through the next week! A few questions: how many children are on board? Is the solarium very busy? Do you know how many passengers are on board altogether? thanks, Georgina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ken the cruiser Posted August 8, 2022 Author #82 Share Posted August 8, 2022 After a tasty breakfast in Blu, we headed directly to the theater to watch 2 lectures given by different speakers. This is the first cruise we’ve been on since the restart where there has been more than one speaker with a few 7 day cruises not offering any lectures. But then again this is our first cruise 12 days long. The first lecture was given by Mike West. Then some interesting information about Vikings was provided by Dr Thom Duryea. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ken the cruiser Posted August 8, 2022 Author #83 Share Posted August 8, 2022 3 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: I wouldn't complain. I have the premium and not sure if it's my room location but the internet sucks. Just ran the same test and I'm getting 1.83 Download and .83 Upload. Will investigate today to see if anything can be done. I’m not complaining as we’re able to do everything relatively quickly on the Internet that we usually do, such as check email, surf the web, upload multiple pictures to CC as well as send text messages with photos to family back home. But I will say we don’t post videos, do Wi-Fi calling back home, or stream Netflix videos. But regarding the speeds you just listed, the upload speed is definitely a little weak. I just did another test on our balcony and we’re still getting pretty good reception at 11:44 am. Here’s the test link I use just so we’re comparing apples to apples, so to speak. https://www.speedtest.net/run 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ken the cruiser Posted August 8, 2022 Author #84 Share Posted August 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Corgidawgga said: Lovely balcony and sail away. I will be following along. quick question, if you have a min: Can I order lattes in AQ room service menu? I haven’t been able to see the “enhanced” room service menu. I am sailing Sept 17th and trying to determine which non alcoholic package to pre purchase. Thanks! Enjoy your cruise. I just went to the App and looked under the Aqua Class room service selections and this was what was listed. Unfortunately, I did see lattes referenced anywhere in either the Breakfast or All Day sections. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ken the cruiser Posted August 8, 2022 Author #85 Share Posted August 8, 2022 52 minutes ago, law chick said: Ken, thank you so much for posting your thoughts and photos. I’m boarding the Summit in Iceland on August 19, and your posts are getting me through the next week! A few questions: how many children are on board? Is the solarium very busy? Do you know how many passengers are on board altogether? thanks, Georgina I just checked and there are 2,093 passengers with only a few children. So far we have seen one 3 year old. As far as the Solarium goes, I’ll let you know after we get back from lunch. 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofysmom99 Posted August 8, 2022 #86 Share Posted August 8, 2022 10 minutes ago, Ken the cruiser said: I just checked and there are 2,093 passengers with only a few children. So far we have seen one 3 year old. As far as the Solarium goes, I’ll let you know after we get back from lunch. 😁 Almost a full house (2218), 94+%. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ken the cruiser Posted August 8, 2022 Author #87 Share Posted August 8, 2022 1 hour ago, law chick said: Ken, thank you so much for posting your thoughts and photos. I’m boarding the Summit in Iceland on August 19, and your posts are getting me through the next week! A few questions: how many children are on board? Is the solarium very busy? Do you know how many passengers are on board altogether? thanks, Georgina Just following up. We ate a wonderful lunch at the Spa Cafe which as you probably know is in the Solarium. Yes, it’s definitely crowded on sea days, especially in the shady areas. However, there were a few “unsaved” lounge chairs in the sun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ken the cruiser Posted August 8, 2022 Author #88 Share Posted August 8, 2022 36 minutes ago, goofysmom99 said: Almost a full house (2218), 94+%. I haven’t searched yet, but I would imagine there is at least a partial deck that has been blocked off as a quarantine area, which should help to account for the difference. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagoffee Posted August 8, 2022 #89 Share Posted August 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Ken the cruiser said: I’m not complaining as we’re able to do everything relatively quickly on the Internet that we usually do, such as check email, surf the web, upload multiple pictures to CC as well as send text messages with photos to family back home. But I will say we don’t post videos, do Wi-Fi calling back home, or stream Netflix videos. But regarding the speeds you just listed, the upload speed is definitely a little weak. I just did another test on our balcony and we’re still getting pretty good reception at 11:44 am. Here’s the test link I use just so we’re comparing apples to apples, so to speak. https://www.speedtest.net/run I will trade my internet speed for your cruise. Enjoy your adventure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ken the cruiser Posted August 8, 2022 Author #90 Share Posted August 8, 2022 (edited) We love sea days on the balcony! I know it’s a little hazy, but … 😂😂 Edited August 8, 2022 by Ken the cruiser 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ken the cruiser Posted August 8, 2022 Author #91 Share Posted August 8, 2022 It was time to do my wine search this afternoon since they only have a limited supply of moscato which you can only buy by the bottle, even if you have the Premium Beverage package. And I think I have found a suitable substitute that I can get by the glass and it’s only 8% alcohol. I know, many of you like a more dryer wine. But for me the less acidic and more sweeter the taste is the better. 😁 Normally, I’m happy with a good German Riesling on the ship if I can’t find a tasty moscato. But when I tried this Riesling Spatlese, I found my new goto wine for the cruise! 🕺🕺 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut head Posted August 8, 2022 #92 Share Posted August 8, 2022 What a wonderful thread and the great part is that it will last for so many days! Lucky poster and lucky reader. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted August 8, 2022 #93 Share Posted August 8, 2022 3 hours ago, Ken the cruiser said: I’m not complaining as we’re able to do everything relatively quickly on the Internet that we usually do, such as check email, surf the web, upload multiple pictures to CC as well as send text messages with photos to family back home. But I will say we don’t post videos, do Wi-Fi calling back home, or stream Netflix videos. But regarding the speeds you just listed, the upload speed is definitely a little weak. I just did another test on our balcony and we’re still getting pretty good reception at 11:44 am. Maybe I should downgrade. LOL Here’s the test link I use just so we’re comparing apples to apples, so to speak. https://www.speedtest.net/run I'll have to check near the aft of the ship. We are probably mid ship and a router just 1 door down Probably the worst I've had on any ship - Spoke to a couple others also and they are experiencing the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofysmom99 Posted August 8, 2022 #94 Share Posted August 8, 2022 (edited) When I was on Summit last Fall, had a CS on Deck 6 where wifi was good and Roku worked. Then a CS on Deck 9 where the wifi was almost nonexistent and I had to step close to the door or out onto the balcony for a reliable signal. Three tech guys tried hard find a workaround but it was no-go. Edited August 8, 2022 by goofysmom99 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ken the cruiser Posted August 8, 2022 Author #95 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Here’s an pre-booked excursion lesson learned. I was glancing at the Port Excursions on my app and noticed the prices for two of our Iceland excursions had gone down in price since we booked them well before the cruise. We immediately headed to the Excursions Desk and got approximately $60 put back on our account! Yes!! 😂 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ken the cruiser Posted August 8, 2022 Author #96 Share Posted August 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Jim_Iain said: I'll have to check near the aft of the ship. We are probably mid ship and a router just 1 door down Probably the worst I've had on any ship - Spoke to a couple others also and they are experiencing the same OK, being an old internet/message switching tech support guy from back in the day, I did a few different tests around 4 pm in our aft-facing cabin, and here are the results. This is from inside the bathroom with the door open This is from the couch in our cabin by the desk This is from the balcony with the glass door open This one is from the balcony with the glass doors closed. There are trade-offs though for having a cabin in the back of the ship. The internet may be faster, but it usually takes at least 3-5 minutes for the water to get to our cabin where it’s hot enough to take a shower. 😂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyelovcrusin Posted August 8, 2022 #97 Share Posted August 8, 2022 3 hours ago, Ken the cruiser said: It was time to do my wine search this afternoon since they only have a limited supply of moscato which you can only buy by the bottle, even if you have the Premium Beverage package. And I think I have found a suitable substitute that I can get by the glass and it’s only 8% alcohol. I know, many of you like a more dryer wine. But for me the less acidic and more sweeter the taste is the better. 😁 Normally, I’m happy with a good German Riesling on the ship if I can’t find a tasty moscato. But when I tried this Riesling Spatlese, I found my new goto wine for the cruise! 🕺🕺 I’m following along as we will be on the Summit in September Canada/New England. Glad you found a wine you like. Wondering if you know anything about availability of dry reds, bourbons/scotch? We have PALL and will be in Blu as well. Hope you have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ken the cruiser Posted August 8, 2022 Author #98 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Tonight was a little more peaceful in Blu at 6 pm and once again the dinner was outstanding! Afterwards we went to the early production show, Life Then it was onto the Rendezvous Lounge to watch The Race Game Show. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ken the cruiser Posted August 8, 2022 Author #99 Share Posted August 8, 2022 (edited) Day 3 - Aug 9 - Halifax, Nova Scotia (66% chance heavy thunderstorms in the area) Edited August 9, 2022 by Ken the cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ken the cruiser Posted August 9, 2022 Author #100 Share Posted August 9, 2022 3 hours ago, eyelovcrusin said: I’m following along as we will be on the Summit in September Canada/New England. Glad you found a wine you like. Wondering if you know anything about availability of dry reds, bourbons/scotch? We have PALL and will be in Blu as well. Hope you have a great cruise! Thanks. Unfortunately, I know nothing about dry reds or bourbons/scotch. However, if you go to Dining on your X app (after selecting your cruise date) and then slide over to Bars and Lounges as well as Main Dining, then scan the various Menus of each Lounge, you may have a better chance of finding what you’re looking for. Also, there is a Wine List included under the Blu restaurant as well. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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