Rare Ombud Posted September 18 #1 Share Posted September 18 (edited) This post was recognized by Host CJSKIDS! "Another great live from starting from Ombud! Enjoy and please think about doing a review when you get back. Bon Voyage!" Ombud was awarded the badge '"Live from...."' Let me begin by saying that this is my impression and your view will differ. I've read alot of impressions re: Plus, Premier, and Suite experiences. But this is just one view from that ever shrinking population: the standard fare no-frills, come for the ports / stay for the ship unplugged elite cruiser. 😊 I'll post regarding my experiences when I'm in these ports: 9/21-9/23 Southampton 9/24 Portland 9/26 Vigo 9/29 Madeira (ship missed last time) 9/30 Santa Cruz De Tenerife 10/9 Disembark Fort Lauderdale So it's time for me to pack myself and Koda (who's currently sitting in my suitcase so he won't be forgotten) as I head out tomorrow Edited September 18 by Ombud 13 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCHESSRN Posted September 18 #2 Share Posted September 18 Have a great trip. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted September 18 #3 Share Posted September 18 5 minutes ago, Ombud said: Let me begin by saying that this is my impression and your view will differ. I've read alot of impressions re: Plus, Premier, and Suite experiences. But this is just one view from that ever shrinking population: the standard fare no-frills, come for the ports / stay for the ship unplugged elite cruiser. 😊 I'll post regarding my experiences when I'm in these ports: 9/21-9/23 Southampton 9/24 Portland 9/26 Vigo 9/29 Madeira (ship missed last time) 9/30 Santa Cruz De Tenerife 10/9 Disembark Fort Lauderdale So it's time for me to pack myself and Koda (who's currently sitting in my suitcase so he won't be forgotten) as I head out tomorrow just an option to help identify this thread as I will read every post as the SUN P comes to pick us up after your cruise maybe edit the title to include the dates? to show it is the TA? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted September 18 #4 Share Posted September 18 Safe travels and have a great voyage! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ombud Posted September 18 Author #5 Share Posted September 18 (edited) 7 minutes ago, LACruiser88 said: Safe travels and have a great voyage! Thanks & joining you in January!! Edited September 18 by Ombud 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonikaJ42 Posted September 18 #6 Share Posted September 18 Following, wishing you a wonderful cruise! Looking forward to your hopefully positive posts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted September 19 #7 Share Posted September 19 Great to have a standard fare prospective guest! Have a great cruise. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ombud Posted September 20 Author #8 Share Posted September 20 I was wondering how everyone would be able to see the shows. Heres how. 2 in the evening then repeats at 1pm the next day: No I'm not going to all 3 😁 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamwoman Posted September 20 #9 Share Posted September 20 Looking forward to following along! I have two couple friends on your cruise. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobandLizM Posted September 20 #10 Share Posted September 20 Following, we will be on this cruise also 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ombud Posted September 21 Author #11 Share Posted September 21 With E-gates fully functioning it was only 1/2 hour to get through passport control, get luggage, and make it to the Central Bus Stop. Found a direct to Southampton. And just got on .... it's 11:20 & my ticket is for 13:30. But they don't care. FWIW the bus says Clarks but baggage handler says it's National Express As a solo with just a 22" suitcase (23.5" with wheels so had to check it), that's all I need. I might have spent more than necessary but with recent Heathrow issues I decided to pay the extra £5 to have a fully flexible / refundable ticket. Price £32.30 ($44.10). That bus system is so convenient. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HaveDogWillTravel Posted September 21 #12 Share Posted September 21 22 hours ago, Ombud said: I was wondering how everyone would be able to see the shows. Heres how. 2 in the evening then repeats at 1pm the next day: No I'm not going to all 3 😁 Wow a production show matinee. I love that! I hope it continues. We board in January. Thanks for doing this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilliebean28 Posted September 21 #13 Share Posted September 21 Looking forward to following along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare azbirdmom Posted September 21 #14 Share Posted September 21 I will also be following along but am curious. You said you would be unplugged on this cruise. Are you going to only post from ports or are you buying the WiFi? Safe travels and enjoy the journey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ombud Posted September 21 Author #15 Share Posted September 21 @azbirdmom I don't buy wifi. I like being unplugged. Still a little leery about going an entire week without emails (10/1 - 10/8) so we shall see how i do it on future trips 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted September 22 #16 Share Posted September 22 Will be following! Hope your cruise goes great, and you really enjoy! I understand that there will be a good amount of turnover onboard, as the ship gets to FLL. I believe DIDES mentioned a new Sanctuary Manager. The current ships band is supposed to be leaving the SUN. And, I wonder about all of the other Officers and Executive positions. So, if anybody on the TA is able to get any advance info, that would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted September 23 #17 Share Posted September 23 On 9/21/2024 at 7:33 PM, Ombud said: @azbirdmom I don't buy wifi. I like being unplugged. Still a little leery about going an entire week without emails (10/1 - 10/8) so we shall see how i do it on future trips Have a great time! Anyone else help out with updating us for the TA? Saw the elite minibar set up pic on fb. Different! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortunate 2 travel Posted September 23 #18 Share Posted September 23 I just watched the Sun sail away from Southampton. Happy cruising to all who are aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted September 23 #19 Share Posted September 23 4 hours ago, dog said: Have a great time! Anyone else help out with updating us for the TA? Saw the elite minibar set up pic on fb. Different! Saw on fb- passenger says can no longer trade mini bar set up and it is canned cocktails. Not sure this is for real 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted September 23 #20 Share Posted September 23 1 hour ago, dog said: Saw on fb- passenger says can no longer trade mini bar set up and it is canned cocktails. Not sure this is for real Say what? I sure hope that is wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted September 23 #21 Share Posted September 23 Just now, PacnGoNow said: Say what? I sure hope that is wrong. There are photos of what elites got for their mini bar today on Transatlantic thread fb. Can cocktails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedprincess Posted September 23 #22 Share Posted September 23 (edited) 11 minutes ago, dog said: There are photos of what elites got for their mini bar today on Transatlantic thread fb. Can cocktails This is the TA thread. Is there another one? As this thread has no photos of cans or otherwise for elite minibar set-up And if you're meaning FB group - care to copy and paste, as not all of us are members, and can't see it... Edited September 23 by reedprincess 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted September 23 #23 Share Posted September 23 (edited) 7 minutes ago, dog said: There are photos of what elites got for their mini bar today on Transatlantic thread fb. Can cocktails Wow! Maybe because it’s inaugural? How many cans? No water? No soda? Maybe they didn’t get their liquor bottle supplies? or, a TA thing for the group? I sure hope that’s not going to be the norm. Why doesn’t someone ask the room service staff? Edited September 23 by PacnGoNow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted September 23 #24 Share Posted September 23 24 minutes ago, PacnGoNow said: Wow! Maybe because it’s inaugural? How many cans? No water? No soda? Maybe they didn’t get their liquor bottle supplies? or, a TA thing for the group? I sure hope that’s not going to be the norm. Why doesn’t someone ask the room service staff? I saw two posts with the can cocktails on Facebook transatlantic thread. I don’t have anymore information. 28 minutes ago, reedprincess said: This is the TA thread. Is there another one? As this thread has no photos of cans or otherwise for elite minibar set-up And if you're meaning FB group - care to copy and paste, as not all of us are members, and can't see it... reed- just scroll past- I cannot copy/ paste on here. I will stop sharing, as I am aware of what this thread is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare azbirdmom Posted September 23 #25 Share Posted September 23 (edited) 13 minutes ago, dog said: I saw two posts with the can cocktails on Facebook transatlantic thread. I don’t have anymore information. I saw the pictures below. I would not be happy with that. And I do hope that someone else on the cruise posts here to update us on how things are going. Edited September 23 by azbirdmom 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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