Rare PATRLR Posted November 19, 2023 #26 Share Posted November 19, 2023 (edited) On 11/8/2023 at 1:18 PM, mking8288 said: A320 NEO seatmap on Seatguru isn't accurate or inclusive Seatguru really isn't what it used to be. https://www.aerolopa.com is much better and more accurate. They have quite a few of the TAP planes I see. I return you now to your regularly scheduled "Live" thread, already in progress. 😉 Edited November 19, 2023 by PATRLR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColdCruise Posted November 19, 2023 Author #27 Share Posted November 19, 2023 48 minutes ago, PATRLR said: Seatguru really isn't what it used to be. https://www.aerolopa.com is much better and more accurate. They have quite a few of the TAP planes I see. I return you now to your regularly scheduled "Live" thread, already in progress. 😉 Thank you for sharing that info @PATRLR wasn't aware of that site. Interrupt anytime, this thread is not going as originally planned for various reasons (mainly days gave been too busy). Agree - SeatGuru went south after acquisition by another company & I hope the same doesn’t happen with this dearly loved subsidiary 🧐 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColdCruise Posted November 19, 2023 Author #28 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Day 4 Sea Day after Punta Delgada Rough Seas is the title for the day woke up to 57-62 knot winds, with the 15th Deck feeling like I was riding a drunk elephant. Good day to catch up the trip report 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColdCruise Posted November 19, 2023 Author #29 Share Posted November 19, 2023 (edited) Latitudes Gathering 1130 Day 4 Viva Theater - packed Sorry - forgot how to fix the flipped photo issue … on the viewer to adjust 😆 lots of ambassadors aboard too the entertainment the Cruise Director the Ambassador seating the Staff Captain Edited November 19, 2023 by ColdCruise 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColdCruise Posted November 19, 2023 Author #30 Share Posted November 19, 2023 And the senior staff calling out their dance team IMG_4545.mov 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColdCruise Posted November 19, 2023 Author #31 Share Posted November 19, 2023 And the other section of Ambassadors there are 17 onboard of the 340 total. Cruise Next director said most ever on board a sailing … 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColdCruise Posted November 19, 2023 Author #32 Share Posted November 19, 2023 And the man onboard with the most nights under his belt … 1,000+ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColdCruise Posted November 19, 2023 Author #33 Share Posted November 19, 2023 In case you’re wondering on the on board promotion 1- pushing the AQUA 2- offering double up on cruise next for any cruise or cabin at least 4 months out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColdCruise Posted November 19, 2023 Author #34 Share Posted November 19, 2023 catching up on the Daily Freestyles Embarkation Day, Lisbon (Day 1) and the promotions 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColdCruise Posted November 19, 2023 Author #35 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Our SJ cabin - Master Bedroom suite, midship by slides (lots of complaints online but no problems here) Sitting area entryway ( sorry upside down issue) balcony ( everything was pre-positioned in the deep section outside the bedroom and a welcome treat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColdCruise Posted November 19, 2023 Author #36 Share Posted November 19, 2023 SJ cabin bathroom, in the entryway. This suite’s bathroom was exactly the same physically as the standard inside and balcony bathrooms. The only difference was in the toiletries, this had L’Occitane, which is what is in the Spa Balconies on Pr1ma (last Sept) and V!va this sailing. Still this class ship has best bathroom size for non-Haven AFAIK. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColdCruise Posted November 19, 2023 Author #37 Share Posted November 19, 2023 SJ cabin - separate master bedroom, areas are separated by a pocket door. This locks from bedroom side and if not locked will slam open/close with ship’s movement Note: bed is right inside the door Lots of closet space (robes are lovely - puffy with fine microfiber lining) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColdCruise Posted November 19, 2023 Author #38 Share Posted November 19, 2023 (edited) we have very nice support staff for this cabin: Roque - cabin steward Jenzer - butler Lanie - asst. concierge Edited November 19, 2023 by ColdCruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjacobs11 Posted November 19, 2023 #39 Share Posted November 19, 2023 3 hours ago, ColdCruise said: Our SJ cabin - Master Bedroom suite, midship by slides (lots of complaints online but no problems here) Sitting area entryway ( sorry upside down issue) balcony ( everything was pre-positioned in the deep section outside the bedroom and a welcome treat What deck are you on? We're in an SJ on deck 15 in March. We've been wondering about the size of the balcony and yours looks HUGE. TIA! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColdCruise Posted November 20, 2023 Author #40 Share Posted November 20, 2023 5 hours ago, sjacobs11 said: What deck are you on? We're in an SJ on deck 15 in March. We've been wondering about the size of the balcony and yours looks HUGE. TIA! Will post after the cruise, out of safety/privacy are you port side or starboard side? I might be able to check the outside for obstructions from top side 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjacobs11 Posted November 20, 2023 #41 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Just now, ColdCruise said: Will post after the cruise, out of safety/privacy are you port side or starboard side? I might be able to check the outside for obstructions from top side Hi! Totally understand. We are on the starboard side. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColdCruise Posted November 20, 2023 Author #42 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Embarkation Lisbon The Portuguese pilots had a scheduled strike that ended at 0700 the 16th which delayed Viva’s arrival and turned debarkation for those with early flights into a bit if a mess. Covered in detail elsewhere (https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2853119-norwegian-viva-november-16-2023-lisbon-to-miami/ & https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2969073-viva-live-21-days-rome-to-miami-plus-a-few-days-in-rome/ ) Our Bolt dropped us off by the road instead of in front of the terminal. Once we got to the terminal we were directed into the conga line for pax with baggage tags. Surprisingly so priority there for suites or Haven. However it moved pretty fast. Baggage drop, security screening (TSA style), suites registration, escort on board and muster station = 1 hour 9 minutes muster station was just a card swipe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColdCruise Posted November 20, 2023 Author #43 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Walking video alongside Viva as we’re under escort to the ship - beautiful ship! IMG_4249.mov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColdCruise Posted November 20, 2023 Author #44 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Interrupting the catch up part to show the beautiful seas today, 20 Nov, from the heated loungers in the spa: Smooth sailing today ⛵️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColdCruise Posted November 20, 2023 Author #45 Share Posted November 20, 2023 (edited) Since we are in that beautiful SJ suite, we also get to have breakfast and lunch at Cagney’s. We can also sync up with the helpful and friendly assistant concierge, Lanie, during those meal times. The embarkation day lunch menu at Cagney’s: This is also the lunch menu today - 20 Nov, Day 5. Edited November 20, 2023 by ColdCruise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColdCruise Posted November 21, 2023 Author #46 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Jumping ahead to the Daily Freestyle for Tuesday, 21 Nov (3rd of 5 consecutive sea days): And the daily specials & promotions ,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAHAM Posted November 21, 2023 #47 Share Posted November 21, 2023 How disappointing. While the Daily lists an “informal bridge play get together,” it lacks the organized bridge program (beginner lesson, intermediate lesson and game) that I have enjoyed on sea days on four previous NCL transatlantic crossings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugtech Posted November 21, 2023 #48 Share Posted November 21, 2023 3 hours ago, FLAHAM said: How disappointing. While the Daily lists an “informal bridge play get together,” it lacks the organized bridge program (beginner lesson, intermediate lesson and game) that I have enjoyed on sea days on four previous NCL transatlantic crossings. It was listed the same way on our recent ,Royal Caribbean TA, but one of the people, with help from a few players, organized daily duplicate bridge with 6 or 5 tables every day, playing 20 hands a day. Royal provided a bottle of champaigne(free art auction type) to the winners every day. Some others just played rubber bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColdCruise Posted November 21, 2023 Author #49 Share Posted November 21, 2023 The card set up in Onda came about after the CC M&G. Several CC attendees mentioned how the card players were monopolizing the Observation room and others said that the tables in there weren’t really suitable for cards. The GM, Nelson Martins, was fielding questions and promised he’d have a restaurant set aside for cards and it’d be posted in the Daily schedule, online & printed, the next day. He came through as he promised. So far I’ve found the V!va officers and staff very responsive, as well s available. I posted the officers in the roll call thread, but attaching here as well : 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColdCruise Posted November 21, 2023 Author #50 Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) Our position this morning, 21 Nov, Day 6, and sea conditions : We set clocks back 1 hour overnight. Winds have been freshening since the photos were taken but seas still calm, just bigger wind-driven ripples. Edited November 21, 2023 by ColdCruise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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