Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 12, 2023 Author #626 Share Posted September 12, 2023 We have seen a number of birds. We have to speakers who will be leading tours and giving briefings. Alexandre Thevenin is specifically geared to birds 🦅 and bird life. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 12, 2023 Author #627 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Passed under Mackinac Bridge- the longest suspension bridge in Western Hemisphere. We are tendering and should begin at 2:00 pm 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covepointcruiser Posted September 12, 2023 #628 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Go away from the fudge and tourists shop and you will enjoy the peace and quiet of the island. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted September 12, 2023 #629 Share Posted September 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Jim_Iain said: Things are definitely smaller but only about 150 passengers all suites. They do have a SMALL gym. They also have massage, spa and beauty salon. Will have to check on Sauna. all you really need if you can' t walk on deck or in port! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted September 12, 2023 #630 Share Posted September 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Jim_Iain said: We have seen a number of birds. We have to speakers who will be leading tours and giving briefings. Alexandre Thevenin is specifically geared to birds 🦅 and bird life. great speakers.. Celeb used to have many naturlists etc Now many speakers are geared to pop cukture or sports. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruiser 6143 Posted September 12, 2023 #631 Share Posted September 12, 2023 5 hours ago, SHIP TRAVELER said: Yes, all is well, I sneak a peak at your "Sillie" roll call with Schmoe regularly. LOL Not much action there except for the woman who complains vigorously about my roll call list. She also complained about me on the site we can't mention here. I think people are afraid to post there in case she decides to go after them! 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 12, 2023 Author #632 Share Posted September 12, 2023 (edited) Diffence - There has been many comments about Celebrity's Commitment to the environment by shifting from plastic to Aluminum cans of water and then back to plastic. Ponant has a much better approach - They give all passengers a nice travel water bottle and have filling locations with chilled water, room temperature and sparkling. Also in your room they provide bottled waters that come from dames source. To assure freshness they are dated. Edited September 12, 2023 by Jim_Iain 19 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdance Posted September 12, 2023 #633 Share Posted September 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Happy Cruiser 6143 said: Not much action there except for the woman who complains vigorously about my roll call list. She also complained about me on the site we can't mention here. I think people are afraid to post there in case she decides to go after them! So she basically runs all the threads, but not part of Cruise Critic? I am surprised that she hasn’t been told to move on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 12, 2023 Author #634 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Today was a tender port. No rush as the full ship fits on two. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 12, 2023 Author #635 Share Posted September 12, 2023 We chose to do the tour of The Grand Hotel. It was a nice tour of only 12. We had a nice leisurely walk through town. There are no cars allowed on the island so horse, bike or carriage are your choices. 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 12, 2023 Author #636 Share Posted September 12, 2023 (edited) Edited September 12, 2023 by Jim_Iain 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted September 12, 2023 #637 Share Posted September 12, 2023 (edited) Already picked a favorite...flowers and a red door...perfect! And taken through an archway..Great eye for shots! Edited September 12, 2023 by hcat 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 12, 2023 Author #638 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Ok. To dispel the rumors that you can’t go into The Grand without staying there. 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 12, 2023 Author #639 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Our guide took us for a tour and the history of the Grand. We next met and had a discussion with the Hotels historian. He of course was very entertains and enlightenIng. Next we had a Champagne Tea. 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rina155 Posted September 12, 2023 #640 Share Posted September 12, 2023 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: Ah the “Somewhere in Time” hotel! Someday I will get there! Edited September 12, 2023 by Rina155 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted September 12, 2023 #641 Share Posted September 12, 2023 8 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: Technology Differences - Internet Speeds - Le Bellot definitely doesn't have StarLink and the internet is similar as Celebrity pre-StarLink. Ponant Those were the speed I was see on the Reflection TA with Starlink with basic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poconolady Posted September 12, 2023 #642 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Ah, the Grand Hotel. I spent many vacations there when I was a child. First we would go to a rustic fishing camp in the UP for a week for my Dad to unwind and then stop by the Grand for a week to appease my Mom. Fudge shops, long walks, sitting in the rocking chairs on the front porch before dinner, bicycling all over the island- but what I remember most was the freezing cold water in their huge pool!! , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciaranaman Posted September 12, 2023 #643 Share Posted September 12, 2023 55 minutes ago, hcat said: Already picked a favorite...flowers and a red door...perfect! And taken through an archway..Great eye for shots! Completely agree! I LOVE this shot! ~Bernadette 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejay219 Posted September 13, 2023 #644 Share Posted September 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Jim_Iain said: Ok. To dispel the rumors that you can’t go into The Grand without staying there. That's strange as when we were there in June this year (on Viking) you were not allowed on the property unless you were a guest or on a tour. You could get a carriage ride through the property but you were not allowed to get off. My neice was on visiting on the island and we were going to see if we could meet her at the Hotel (we were on a tour with lunch at the Grand) she was told the same thing. Heard others on the ship that said they couldn't get on the property. Could it be that they limited the admission during the summer? Also, that sign was not there when we were there and we walked that part of the property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Love Posted September 13, 2023 #645 Share Posted September 13, 2023 39 minutes ago, Ciaranaman said: Completely agree! I LOVE this shot! ~Bernadette 1 hour ago, hcat said: Already picked a favorite...flowers and a red door...perfect! And taken through an archway..Great eye for shots! 100% agree! I thought the exact same thing when saw this picture, hcat and Bernadette. Jim, simply stunning and IMHO one of the best photos (or at least a favourite for me) that I have ever seen you post!!!! Continuing to follow your excellent live report.... it is terrific learning about a new line and thank you so much as always for taking us along! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted September 13, 2023 #646 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Years ago there was no fee or admission to enter the Grand Hotel. How many hotels charge you a fee to enter their lobby or go to the bar, or restaurant? Then it was decided since it was a tourist destination to walk on the worlds longest porch they could charge a fee. It started out as $5 pp. Their explanation was to keep all of the tourists from preventing their paying guests staying at the hotel to enjoy sitting on the porch. Apparently it was ok to pay $5 to do that. 😱🤷♂️🤗💰 Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted September 13, 2023 #647 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Love that place. Growing up it was our summer treat when we could visit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilghallinsf Posted September 13, 2023 #648 Share Posted September 13, 2023 11 hours ago, Stem to Stern said: Our Story - Original Murdick's Fudge (originalmurdicksfudge.com) I know the owners. It is actually a decent american fudge 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NMTraveller Posted September 13, 2023 #649 Share Posted September 13, 2023 5 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: Ok. To dispel the rumors that you can’t go into The Grand without staying there. Ah yes, but the pictures make you want to stay there... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 13, 2023 Author #650 Share Posted September 13, 2023 13 hours ago, Ex-Airbalancer said: Those were the speed I was see on the Reflection TA with Starlink with basic I believe that was the classic wasn't that. This is the only wifi on the ship and there are no upgrades. To be honest it seem to be working ok for us. Last night we were able to stream Jeopardy on the Firestick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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