Bit of a blog - Spirit of Adventure - Treasures of the Adriatic - Oct 2023

[Nicstids]

Thank you so much for posting all this. We live in Australia but are visiting family in the UK next year and have booked a cruise on the SoA while we're over. Looking forward to it even more now!

[Glenndale]

1 hour ago, Harry Peterson said:

Thanks for all the information. A question, please, if you don’t mind? I’ve not noticed much so far in the way of external lecturers/speakers - is there a separate schedule, or have I just not noticed? I’d be looking for some kind of talk a couple of times a day or so, which is what P&O used to provide until the cut-backs.

The talks are held in the Playhouse. I can see 3 on the Today that Linda posted. 1 on Syracuse, 2 on Dubrovnik and 3 on the Brighton Bombings.

[Harry Peterson]

11 minutes ago, Glenndale said:

The talks are held in the Playhouse. I can see 3 on the Today that Linda posted. 1 on Syracuse, 2 on Dubrovnik and 3 on the Brighton Bombings.

Thanks. I didn’t spot the one on the Brighton bombings, and didn’t include the port talks in what I was looking for. I see there was also a talk by the retired policeman yesterday though. They’re often quite interesting.

[NorbertsNiece]

1 hour ago, Harry Peterson said:

Thanks. I didn’t spot the one on the Brighton bombings, and didn’t include the port talks in what I was looking for. I see there was also a talk by the retired policeman yesterday though. They’re often quite interesting.

The retired PC talk was recorded. We plan to watch it in our room 😀

[NorbertsNiece]

Miserable performance at Trivia. Don't you just hate that you have the right answer but there's a different right answer on the question master's sheet!

 

Line dancing was great fun!

 

 

 

 

Edited October 11, 2023 by NorbertsNiece

[NorbertsNiece]

After lunch the Hotel General Manager showed us the bunker which had been closed during our memorable Covid restricted cruise. As well as golf you can fire rifles!

 

He pointed us in the direction of the Emergency Bridge. Did not know there was one but it makes perfect sense that there is! Couldn't see through the window.

 

We then walked round to Khukuri, the Nepalese Specialty Restaurant, as it is open for lunch today. We wanted to make a reservation for a future evening but all staff were busy serving. They've changed the decor from when we ate there last.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Windsurfboy]

Very interesting  speciality restaurants  opening for lunch

[NorbertsNiece]

Music trivia.... not my finest hour.

 

Waiting to make some jewellery. Should I be let loose with these?

 

 

 

[FannyLiz]

Do Saga offer any “ behind the scenes”  tours ( bridge, kitchens etc) ? 

[Windsurfboy]

30 minutes ago, NorbertsNiece said:

Music trivia.... not my finest hour.

 

Waiting to make some jewellery. Should I be let loose with these?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looking at pictures  I wondered if It was a do it yourself dentistry course, could be s profitable side line

[NorbertsNiece]

39 minutes ago, FannyLiz said:

Do Saga offer any “ behind the scenes”  tours ( bridge, kitchens etc) ? 

I honestly don't recall. Will enquire.

[FannyLiz]

1 hour ago, NorbertsNiece said:

I honestly don't recall. Will enquire.

Thanks. 

[Gettingwarmer]

12 hours ago, Harry Peterson said:

Thanks for all the information. A question, please, if you don’t mind? I’ve not noticed much so far in the way of external lecturers/speakers - is there a separate schedule, or have I just not noticed? I’d be looking for some kind of talk a couple of times a day or so, which is what P&O used to provide until the cut-backs.

Guest speakers listed at bottom 

[Harry Peterson]

3 minutes ago, Gettingwarmer said:

Guest speakers listed at bottom 

Thanks - the 'inspirational speaker' looks intriguing, so I looked him up.  I'd be interested to learn what sort of 'inspiration' he goes for in a non-business environment.

[NorbertsNiece]

5 hours ago, FannyLiz said:

Do Saga offer any “ behind the scenes”  tours ( bridge, kitchens etc) ? 

They will be offering Bridge Tours on this cruise. Otherwise paying guests are not allowed into crew working spaces.

[Tothesunset]

What an excellent account of your voyage. Keep the instalments coming! 

[NorbertsNiece]

17 hours ago, Windsurfboy said:

Very interesting  speciality restaurants  opening for lunch

I don't believe this to be a regular thing. As it was still too cold to eat outside and in order to ease queuing at lunchtimes a specialty restaurant was opened for lunch.

[NorbertsNiece]

Day 4 sea day

 

Good morning and thanks for following. 

 

Some info gleaned from last night :

Average age of pax on board - 78.

Eldest 97.

 

Bridge tours will be offered however no other behind the scenes tours will be.

 

Saga is considering fleet expansion.

 

WiFi on Adventure to be updated to Discovery's standard.

 

There are no public computers.

 

The only produce brought on board during the cruise will be fresh fruit and veg. All other items are loaded on Day 1, assuming they've been delivered!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 12, 2023 by NorbertsNiece

[FannyLiz]

Interesting stuff, thank you. I’d love to know more about the logistics of provisioning a ship. I wonder if the relevant crew members could be persuaded to do a talk on the subject ?  I don’t think I’d be the only attendee.

[NorbertsNiece]

Just now, FannyLiz said:

Interesting stuff, thank you. I’d love to know more about the logistics of provisioning a ship. I wonder if the relevant crew members could be persuaded to do a talk on the subject ?  I don’t think I’d be the only attendee.

I'm sure there will be.

[NorbertsNiece]

Check out how busy the seas are!! We are the dark blue arrow pointing south

 

 

[Medeba]

Very enjoyable blog.  I appreciate the time and effort in producing it.  Thanks Linda.

[NorbertsNiece]

In town with us......

 

Dubrovnik : Resilient Lady

Venice : MSC Armonia

Cagliari : Star Flyer

Lisbon : AIDAstella & Ambassador Ambition

[FatBoy20]

1 hour ago, NorbertsNiece said:

I don't believe this to be a regular thing. As it was still too cold to eat outside and in order to ease queuing at lunchtimes a specialty restaurant was opened for lunch.

On SOD in August on 3 Sea Days we had two Curry Club Lunches & a German Buffet in the Club. Would normally happen in the Lido area but inside due to poor weather.

[Kohima]

Good to see the continuation of officer hosted tables in the Grill on formal nights. So much quieter to enable conversation.

Edited October 12, 2023 by Kohima