Rare cruiseny4life Posted March 14, 2023 #151 Share Posted March 14, 2023 13 hours ago, CTCruiser001 said: @RocketMan275 We haven't forgotten! Just spoke with Omar - They are still looking into it. Ooooo, I was secretly hoping Omar would be on our cruise this week. He was our first concierge on Getaway in April. Oh well! He has such a great sense of mocking humor. I enjoyed watching him deal with the entitled Haven guests...then realized he did the same to us, all in good fun though. Looks like Moderno was fantastic! Keep on having a great cruise. Former Nutmegger from the Last Green Valley here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare CTCruiser001 Posted March 14, 2023 Author #153 Share Posted March 14, 2023 (edited) Went down the Starbucks first thing this morning...Ordered two Grande Shaken Espressos...Cashier requested my DW's card since I was getting two drinks. Okay Kim...Thanks for doing your job, but it's too early for this and you're withholding my caffeine...Get on with it. I asked her..."So at any other bar we can get two drinks at a time no problem, but here at the coffee bar we can only have one drink? Even with the FAS plus package? I mean...it's coffee. Not liquid gold..." I immediately realized my mistake and bowed down to the Coffee N***. I warn you all...don't make my mistake. It's too damn early for this... Edited March 14, 2023 by CTCruiser001 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CTCruiser001 Posted March 14, 2023 Author #154 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Something new (to me) I saw at the Atrium bar while walking through...Thought I'd share... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CTCruiser001 Posted March 14, 2023 Author #155 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Day 3 Freestyle Daily - Costa Maya 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CTCruiser001 Posted March 14, 2023 Author #156 Share Posted March 14, 2023 This morning's sunrise...What a beautiful gift. Another great day ahead of us. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CTCruiser001 Posted March 14, 2023 Author #157 Share Posted March 14, 2023 So fortunate to be able to witness another sun rise. I hope everyone has a terrific day! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted March 14, 2023 #158 Share Posted March 14, 2023 1 hour ago, CTCruiser001 said: Went down the Starbucks first thing this morning...Ordered two Grande Shaken Espressos...Cashier requested my DW's card since I was getting two drinks. Okay Kim...Thanks for doing your job, but it's too early for this and you're withholding my caffeine...Get on with it. I asked her..."So at any other bar we can get two drinks at a time no problem, but here at the coffee bar we can only have one drink? Even with the FAS plus package? I mean...it's coffee. Not liquid gold..." I immediately realized my mistake and bowed down to the Coffee N***. I warn you all...don't make my mistake. It's too damn early for this... I commend you for your pre-caffeine politeness. Since the terms of the package specifically state you may order two drinks at a time, I would absolutely be demanding a manager, in a polite, but stern manner. Although, based on your photo, it does appear you were successful! Happy (caffeinated) morning! Lovely sunrise pics! That early morning balcony time may be my most enjoyable time of the day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CTCruiser001 Posted March 14, 2023 Author #159 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Skipping breakfast for some spa therapy time before we dock in port. This is terrific... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare CTCruiser001 Posted March 14, 2023 Author #161 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Glad I chose to visit the spa this morning. The ship just made an announcement that due to "Mechanical issues" we are docking into Costa Maya 1 hour late. Ugh...This sucks. We are going to Maya Chan Beach and losing an hour to dock at noon means we'll be missing lunch. I know this has been a frequent issue with the Breakaway this year, getting to this port on time, but we hoped it wouldn't happen to us. Going to try and reach out to Mark or Jane at the MCB to see our options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colecandler Posted March 14, 2023 #162 Share Posted March 14, 2023 We are just off the Breakaway and were in the Haven as well. Some really great folks up there. Omar is a very good concierge as is his helper who was always at her desk looking busy. The head bartender is really good too! Funny and great mixologist. Please if you run into Riezel in the Haven Restaurant tell her King Cole says hello. We really fell in love with her - she was the highlight of our trip. Our Butler....not so much....saw the dude a total of 5 minutes (if that) on our cruise. We had friends that had him as their Butler as well. Same thing. I don't know if he's got too many cabins to take care of - but not what we usually expect when in the Haven. But...the reality of it is that it did not materially affect our cruise. We still had a good time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CTCruiser001 Posted March 14, 2023 Author #163 Share Posted March 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, colecandler said: We are just off the Breakaway and were in the Haven as well. Some really great folks up there. Omar is a very good concierge as is his helper who was always at her desk looking busy. The head bartender is really good too! Funny and great mixologist. Please if you run into Riezel in the Haven Restaurant tell her King Cole says hello. We really fell in love with her - she was the highlight of our trip. Our Butler....not so much....saw the dude a total of 5 minutes (if that) on our cruise. We had friends that had him as their Butler as well. Same thing. I don't know if he's got too many cabins to take care of - but not what we usually expect when in the Haven. But...the reality of it is that it did not materially affect our cruise. We still had a good time! Agree on the butler...We've seen him all of 5 minutes on the first day when we were returning to the cabin for bed. Haven't seen him ANYWHERE else since. Our room steward is great. He has been by many times and provided us with all the extra pillows we asked for. The Concierge Omar and his assistant Cindy are terrific. I can tell Omar thinks we are "extra" for asking about getting into Syd Norman's early, but I don't care...They shouldn't offer the service if they don't want people using it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CTCruiser001 Posted March 14, 2023 Author #164 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Mark from MCB responded quickly. The dock change doesn't affect anything. Lunch will be served from 1 to 3 pm and the last van returning to port is at 5:30 pm. The DW and I are still planning to visit the resort. It is one of our favorite things about this itinerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted March 14, 2023 #165 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Really enjoying reading your live report. Thank you for taking the time to report. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CTCruiser001 Posted March 14, 2023 Author #166 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Bumpy road, but we made it to Maya Chan! We love coming here! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CTCruiser001 Posted March 14, 2023 Author #167 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Some of the offerings from the bar...We know a better drink that we will be asking for later after lunch... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CTCruiser001 Posted March 14, 2023 Author #168 Share Posted March 14, 2023 What better than to be on the beach and get a report card from the pup's boarding place?!? We signed him up for some training which they started today...What a good boy! 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CTCruiser001 Posted March 14, 2023 Author #169 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Addie and David, our bartenders for the day! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LincolnLog Posted March 14, 2023 #170 Share Posted March 14, 2023 4 hours ago, CTCruiser001 said: Mark from MCB responded quickly. The dock change doesn't affect anything. Lunch will be served from 1 to 3 pm and the last van returning to port is at 5:30 pm. The DW and I are still planning to visit the resort. It is one of our favorite things about this itinerary. We have Maya Chan booked for next week and I've been worried about this happening too. I wish our port arrival was earlier. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LincolnLog Posted March 14, 2023 #171 Share Posted March 14, 2023 (edited) Oops double post Edited March 14, 2023 by LincolnLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CTCruiser001 Posted March 14, 2023 Author #172 Share Posted March 14, 2023 10 minutes ago, LincolnLog said: We have Maya Chan booked for next week and I've been worried about this happening too. I wish our port arrival was earlier. Don't be worried! Everything is going great! So glad we came!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CTCruiser001 Posted March 14, 2023 Author #173 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Maya Chan lunch! Made with love by Anna, a small Mexican grandmother! You know it's going to be good!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CTCruiser001 Posted March 14, 2023 Author #174 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Sorry the pictures aren't better...I tried to grab quick shots of everything as they were being unwrapped and put out for serving... Anna warming up the homemade tacos, then we have: steak, chicken, fish, garlic sauce, pork, marinated onions, Mexican rice, beans, cheese, Pico de Gallo, guacamole, assorted toppings and salsas! Everything was wonderful! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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