Rare VMax1700 Posted September 9, 2022 Author #176 Share Posted September 9, 2022 10 hours ago, Homelines said: How was the mood on the ship in Scotland today? We heard absolutely nothing until we re boarded the ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted September 9, 2022 Author #177 Share Posted September 9, 2022 2 hours ago, LVWineaux said: Starting with dessert is always a good idea! Thanks for the MDR menus and the Lido signs. They were closest to the entrance (which by default makes them closest to the exit too!), but at least you know what is coming! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted September 9, 2022 Author #178 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Today's MDR menu. (Friday) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted September 9, 2022 Author #179 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Todays Program - Friday: 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted September 9, 2022 Author #180 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Question: What can possibly be better than Bread Pudding??? 😋 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted September 9, 2022 Author #181 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Answer: Chocolate Bread Pudding.. 😋😋😉 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted September 9, 2022 Author #182 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Tendering today in South Queensferry was a lot better as they used 2 local ferry boats as tenders. The two ferries were about the same size as the large tenders used on Half Moon Cay. Using these during the peak hours and to transport those with HAL excursions really worked. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted September 9, 2022 Author #183 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Rotterdam under the Forth Bridge. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted September 9, 2022 Author #184 Share Posted September 9, 2022 South Queensferry, 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted September 9, 2022 Author #185 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Tonight's stations in Lido: 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted September 9, 2022 Author #186 Share Posted September 9, 2022 21 hours ago, SUESEABE said: to see if they sell Marlboro cigarettes (if so, are they made in USA or Switzerland?). Confirmed that they sell Marlboro cigarettes, Red and Gold (and Menthol). Unable to confirm the country of manufacture as it is not stated on the outer wrapper, but I would be 95% certain they are American as it mentions "Surgeon General's Warning" and also "U.S. tax exempt - For use outside U.S." Pricing is marked as "Buy 3 get 1 free or $50 each". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisetrekker Posted September 9, 2022 #187 Share Posted September 9, 2022 2 hours ago, VMax1700 said: South Queensferry, Soo lucky .. we had to change our port to New Haven ! wanted to see the Forth Bridge .. from New Haven it was just a blur on the horizon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisetrekker Posted September 9, 2022 #188 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Did you go to Loch Ness ? Any sign of Nessie ?? LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientWanderer Posted September 9, 2022 #189 Share Posted September 9, 2022 2 hours ago, VMax1700 said: South Queensferry, Did HAL have shuttle buses running back and forth to Edinburgh from South Queensferry? We'll be there next spring, and I can't seem to find info on how best to get around. Thanks for the great "Live From." Your journey looks wonderful! 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted September 10, 2022 Author #190 Share Posted September 10, 2022 12 hours ago, Cruisetrekker said: Did you go to Loch Ness ? Any sign of Nessie ?? LOL The monster was sitting in the bus, beside me. 😉 Yes we went to the loch and it was, well, the loch! Beauly Priory was very interesting. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted September 10, 2022 Author #191 Share Posted September 10, 2022 12 hours ago, AncientWanderer said: Did HAL have shuttle buses running back and forth to Edinburgh from South Queensferry? We'll be there next spring, and I can't seem to find info on how best to get around. Thanks for the great "Live From." Your journey looks wonderful! 😊 Hal did not provide shuttle buses in any of the ports. There was a bus at the pier that goes to Edinburgh. https://www.lothianbuses.com/news/2022/05/cruiselink-x99-returns-to-queensferry/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted September 10, 2022 #192 Share Posted September 10, 2022 15 hours ago, VMax1700 said: Question: What can possibly be better than Bread Pudding??? 😋 More bread pudding with extra sauce!😋 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted September 10, 2022 Author #193 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Here is tonight's final dinner menu from MDR: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SUESEABE Posted September 10, 2022 #194 Share Posted September 10, 2022 15 hours ago, VMax1700 said: Confirmed that they sell Marlboro cigarettes, Red and Gold (and Menthol). Unable to confirm the country of manufacture as it is not stated on the outer wrapper, but I would be 95% certain they are American as it mentions "Surgeon General's Warning" and also "U.S. tax exempt - For use outside U.S." Pricing is marked as "Buy 3 get 1 free or $50 each". My husband and I appreciate your extra efforts. Thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientWanderer Posted September 10, 2022 #195 Share Posted September 10, 2022 3 hours ago, VMax1700 said: Hal did not provide shuttle buses in any of the ports. There was a bus at the pier that goes to Edinburgh. https://www.lothianbuses.com/news/2022/05/cruiselink-x99-returns-to-queensferry/ Many thanks for your quick response, and for the great link. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVWineaux Posted September 11, 2022 #196 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Thank you again for all the posting on this board!! I have enjoyed travelling (virtually) with you. Next year, about this same time, we will try again to do this itinerary. Safe travels home to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAVIP Posted September 12, 2022 #197 Share Posted September 12, 2022 On 8/28/2022 at 9:19 PM, Florida_gal_50 said: I just remember seeing the LG when it booted up but maybe I'm thinking of something else. I'll have to pay attention next time on the ship. A question about the mdr. Was it open for lunch on embarkation? See #45 if you look very very well you could see that it was open for the Mariners lunch from 12.30 to 13.30. To be honest I looked in my own WHen and Where to check the exact hours. In May it was 12:00 to 13:00 if I remember well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAVIP Posted September 12, 2022 #198 Share Posted September 12, 2022 On 8/31/2022 at 6:06 PM, VMax1700 said: Navigator offers booking MDR only up to 5.30pm and after 8pm. So the prime hours are not available to pre book. Prebooking "in person" or by telephone is the best and still only way we were told. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted September 12, 2022 #199 Share Posted September 12, 2022 4 minutes ago, MAVIP said: Prebooking "in person" or by telephone is the best and still only way we were told. Did you get any time other than 5:30 or 8? Before the shutdown unless you were in a Neptune or pinnacle suite those 2 times were the only time I was told you could book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAVIP Posted September 12, 2022 #200 Share Posted September 12, 2022 On 9/6/2022 at 2:03 PM, VMax1700 said: The tendering in Isafjordur (Saturday) was a disaster. Unbelievably slow. DW will not take a tender mainly because of the closed environment with too many people and the bouncing of the tender on the water causes her too much pain. So, I waited until the CD announced that 'now is a good time to go ashore'. So I headed to the BBK lounge where I was told that there would be a 30/40 minute delay before my group number would be called. I gave the ticket back and said no thanks. Then headed to the tender platform where I was asked for my ticket. Although there had been no mention of Priority tendering, I just brazened it out and said 'Priority tendering' and showed my keycard. Success! and I was on a tender were we waited for about 20 minutes whilst they loaded a few scooters and chairs and then some passengers. I just walked around the town and sent some flower pics back to DW by Whatsapp. Before Covid HAL had a different meeting place for priority passengers and we asked which room we had to go now. Answer: just show the roomkey with the stars. More efficient too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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