Rare MissiCruzs Posted November 26, 2023 #1 Share Posted November 26, 2023 This post was recognized by Host CJSKIDS! "Thank you for starting a live from. Looking forward to following along! Please think about writing a review in our review section when you return." MissiCruzs was awarded the badge '"Live from...."' and 10 points. We arrived at Park by the Ports around 10:15 and it was busy. We got on the big bus and headed for Terminal 21. Traffic was crazy. The terminals were crazy. I admire the bus drivers for weaving thru the traffic without hitting anything. The line for Terminal 21 was just about wrapped around the building if you didn't have your Medallion, which we didn't because we had just gotten off a different cruise ship the day before. It took about an hour to get inside the building and surprisingly the crowd was calm and patient. Once thru security we retrieved our Medallions and were on the ship in 5 minutes, dropped luggage off in the cabin and headed to Lido for lunch. Options were excellent and food was good. We spent the day unpacking and exploring. Dinner was at 5 and we retired early to our cabin. It was a long day. I'll be happy to answer any questions. Some pictures of the Wheelhouse and Salty Dog cafe. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted November 26, 2023 #2 Share Posted November 26, 2023 It’s a shame it now takes an hour to get inside to check in. Were there 2 lines to get inside, or all one line? No longer an Elite/Suite priority line to get inside the terminal? It was so efficient in PE prior to their simplified Green/Blue/Gray check in. SMH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted November 26, 2023 #3 Share Posted November 26, 2023 7 minutes ago, PacnGoNow said: It’s a shame it now takes an hour to get inside to check in. Were there 2 lines to get inside, or all one line? No longer an Elite/Suite priority line to get inside the terminal? It was so efficient in PE prior to their simplified Green/Blue/Gray check in. SMH I have no seen an elite/suite line outside a terminal in Vancouver, Seattle or San Francisco for quite awhile. I SF when we saw the line outside the terminal we dropped our bags and went out to lunch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted November 26, 2023 #4 Share Posted November 26, 2023 19 minutes ago, memoak said: I have no seen an elite/suite line outside a terminal in Vancouver, Seattle or San Francisco for quite awhile. I SF when we saw the line outside the terminal we dropped our bags and went out to lunch LA there was just 1 line also for everyone. This 1 line was for everyone regardless if you had a medallion or not. Long line. Once inside, of course, the 3 colored lanes to checkin. Best to be super early and wait or later arrival and avoid the line. They changed something that was efficient previously. Too bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MissiCruzs Posted November 26, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted November 26, 2023 2 hours ago, PacnGoNow said: It’s a shame it now takes an hour to get inside to check in. Were there 2 lines to get inside, or all one line? No longer an Elite/Suite priority line to get inside the terminal? It was so efficient in PE prior to their simplified Green/Blue/Gray check in. SMH Yes so much for Elite/Suite benefits... there were 2 lines... blue and green. Green line was empty. Maybe they should reconsider and Green should be also priority. The Blue line would probably only be half as long. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted November 26, 2023 #6 Share Posted November 26, 2023 Interesting. Boarding in Southampton last June was a breeze. Yes, I realize this is a different port and country. OTOH- boarding in Vancouver, BC in September 2022, took an eternity of weaving back and forth with repetitive checkpoints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted November 26, 2023 #7 Share Posted November 26, 2023 I think one issue with the lines is that they separate ones for those with and without medallion. If you put elites in green line how do they get there medallion. I don’t want to be held up by someone who is picking up a medallion 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MissiCruzs Posted November 26, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted November 26, 2023 1 hour ago, memoak said: I think one issue with the lines is that they separate ones for those with and without medallion. If you put elites in green line how do they get there medallion. I don’t want to be held up by someone who is picking up a medallion Well after you go thru security... all lines lead there... if you have your Medallion you go one way to the escalators and if not you go the other way and get in the que to pick up your Medallion. Wouldn't hold you up at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MissiCruzs Posted November 27, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted November 27, 2023 We are along side Grand Turk this morning to disembark 2 passengers and 2 crew who need medical attention. Prayers for those in distress. We can see the Mardi Gras on the horizon. This will delay our arrival into St. Kitts. 16 hours ago, memoak said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MissiCruzs Posted November 27, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) We've eaten 2 nights in the dining room and the food is hit or miss. My Yankee pot roast on Sunday was very good. Last night the pork ribs were good... the scallops not so much nor the chicken parm nor the fish dish the gentleman next to us had. Service has been awesome. We have a table for 2 at 5 every night. Edited November 27, 2023 by MissiCruzs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MissiCruzs Posted November 27, 2023 Author #11 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Yesterday we had coffee and Danish in the IC followed by a talk on St. Kitts and Guadeloupe by destination expert Gary. By then it was time for lunch in the Lido and then an afternoon swim in the adult Lotus pool. After cleaning up for the evening we went to Club Fusion to see about the cruise long scavenger hunt. We decided not to participate due to the weird requests. It mostly involved getting crew members to do certain things and taking pictures. For example find 3 cabin stewards and line them up from tall to short for a picture. Find 2 crew and have them do the walk like an Egyptian thing. Sorry but I think they have enough to do. We finished the evening in the theater with Shea Rafferty Mix Tape. He was very good and at moments awesome. Tonight is our first formal night. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MissiCruzs Posted November 27, 2023 Author #12 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Glad we ordered room service last night. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MissiCruzs Posted November 27, 2023 Author #13 Share Posted November 27, 2023 We have left Grand Turk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MissiCruzs Posted November 27, 2023 Author #14 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Scavenger hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted November 27, 2023 #15 Share Posted November 27, 2023 5 hours ago, MissiCruzs said: We are along side Grand Turk this morning to disembark 2 passengers and 2 crew who need medical attention. Prayers for those in distress. We can see the Mardi Gras on the horizon. This will delay our arrival into St. Kitts. That’s really scary. Any idea what happened? Odd 2 crew members also are ill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MissiCruzs Posted November 27, 2023 Author #16 Share Posted November 27, 2023 1 hour ago, PacnGoNow said: That’s really scary. Any idea what happened? Odd 2 crew members also are ill. Haven't heard a word... Captain is booking it at 21 knots to make up time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted November 27, 2023 #17 Share Posted November 27, 2023 8 minutes ago, MissiCruzs said: Haven't heard a word... Captain is booking it at 21 knots to make up time. Hopefully, everyone will be okay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MissiCruzs Posted November 27, 2023 Author #18 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Went to the casino earlier. Good news is it's spread out and not cramped. Bad news is it's 90% full of old machines. I'm just playing small amounts and when I look at what others are betting they're doing the same. No one is at the tables and also the machines are half unused. Lunch was in the Lido again and it was just OK. Today is a chill day because tomorrow starts 7 port days in a row and we have plans for all but one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted November 27, 2023 #19 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Old or new slots. They are all set to pay roughly the same. Try table games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XBGuy Posted November 27, 2023 #20 Share Posted November 27, 2023 On 11/26/2023 at 9:06 AM, memoak said: I have no seen an elite/suite line outside a terminal in Vancouver, Seattle or San Francisco for quite awhile. I SF when we saw the line outside the terminal we dropped our bags and went out to lunch This is an excellent workaround. Good for you. There are numerous restaurants within easy walking distance from San Francisco's Pier 27. There are, of course, a number of eateries in the Pier 39 area, but right across the Embarcadero is Fog City Diner. La Mar at Pier 2 is outstanding, and there are numerous other places at the Ferry Building. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted November 27, 2023 #21 Share Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, XBGuy said: This is an excellent workaround. Good for you. There are numerous restaurants within easy walking distance from San Francisco's Pier 27. There are, of course, a number of eateries in the Pier 39 area, but right across the Embarcadero is Fog City Diner. La Mar at Pier 2 is outstanding, and there are numerous other places at the Ferry Building. You nailed that one we went across the street to Fog City. Easy peasy with bar seating. Han not been there since moved out of the area Edited November 27, 2023 by memoak 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare fpsphil Posted November 27, 2023 #22 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Question in regards to the balconies. Do all of them still have the blue plastic on the floor (if you can look down towards dolphin deck) or have they removed them like they have on the Sapphire and Caribbean from the minisuites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MissiCruzs Posted November 27, 2023 Author #23 Share Posted November 27, 2023 2 hours ago, fpsphil said: Question in regards to the balconies. Do all of them still have the blue plastic on the floor (if you can look down towards dolphin deck) or have they removed them like they have on the Sapphire and Caribbean from the minisuites? I'll check tomorrow. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MissiCruzs Posted November 27, 2023 Author #24 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Sitting in the theater waiting on Magic To Do. We haven't seen this one. Formal night. Filet mignon for dinner was good. Captains champagne waterfall started at 6:30. Grabbed a glass of champagne and found some good seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare trbarton Posted November 28, 2023 #25 Share Posted November 28, 2023 I’m going to in C617 on the Emerald on December 9th. What are the plugs like up where the TV use to be? Any photos appreciated so I can plan what I need. Anything on the ship that would be helpful to know? Thanks! Tom😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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