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[Bucky3]

I think it is amazing that you take the time to answer each of us every day! Just wanted to say we did the Inside Passage in May 2006 from Vancouver, May 17-24. I won't say it wasn't pretty cool, but we had not a drop of rain in any port and sunny blue skies EVERY day. A little rainy mist on sailing days. We were blessed with perfect weather & hope you will be too. We Look forward to your continuing journey!

[JotWorld]

I think it is amazing that you take the time to answer each of us every day! Just wanted to say we did the Inside Passage in May 2006 from Vancouver, May 17-24. I won't say it wasn't pretty cool, but we had not a drop of rain in any port and sunny blue skies EVERY day. A little rainy mist on sailing days. We were blessed with perfect weather & hope you will be too. We Look forward to your continuing journey!

 

Bucky, thanks so much for the update & good Wishes.:) It is always my pleasure to answer every question;) . My Best! Bill

 

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[JotWorld]

Bamboo Beach Club Report - Wow, what a Deal, Docked at Main Pier and didn't even need a shuttle, it is right next to the Ship:D Walk out to the end of the Pier & go 500 to 1000 ft & your there. We Stopped under the first set of Almond Trees on the beach, Nice big round leaves, great shade, Very Friendly Staff. They brought us Loungers with nice cushions, Drinks one right after another, even two at a time, food per your request, BBQ chicken, cut sausages, cut fruits, breads. The Drinks: Rum Punch, Beer & others were excellent, Not watered down, better than at Passion Beach at Cozumel, Drink wise. Nice Clean beach, part of the Public Beach, but roped off Private,Brand New Operation only about 1 year in operation per Ilen the owner/Mgr he was there & talked with him some, very nice. It was never used by the Cruise Ships b/4, it is priced Real Low to get it going & I would highly recommend it to anyone. The postives cut......

[silverfoxcruiser]

LIVE FROM THE LOVELY CORAL PRINCESS AT SEA TOWARDS "THE CANAL"--

Thank you again. I'm really enjoying all your posts. Sorry, don't know how to turn this underline off. We did Vancouver/Inside Passage a few years ago. Second the White Pass Railroad -- fantastic. Was up early first morning, very few people out on deck, and a school of Orcas was alongside our ship, escorting us, and dancing. Wonderful sight!! I think God lives in Alaska, the light is so incredible. You will truly enjoy the cruise, and maybe you'll take us back??? Again, my gratitude for bringing us along. Silver:cool: (Hey, I figured out how to turn it off!)

[JotWorld]

Bamboo Beach Club Report - Wow, what a Deal, Docked at Main Pier and didn't even need a shuttle, it is right next to the Ship Walk out to the end of the Pier & go 500 to 1000 ft & your there. We Stopped under the first set of Almond Trees on the beach, Nice big round leaves, great shade, Very Friendly Staff. They brought us Loungers with nice cushions, Drinks one right after another, even two at a time, food per your request, BBQ chicken, cut sausages, cut fruits, breads. The Drinks: Rum Punch, Beer & others were excellent, Not watered down, better than at Passion Beach at Cozumel, Drink wise. Nice Clean beach, part of the Public Beach, but roped off Private,Brand New Operation only about 1 year in operation per Ilen the owner/Mgr he was there & talked with him some, very nice. It was never used by the Cruise Ships b/4, it is priced Real Low to get it going & I would highly recommend it to anyone. The postives cut......

Very Close to ship, you sit at the beach, great Breeze, across the Bay, the Lovely Coral Princess, right there to view & Photograph, water sports of all kinds to rent at the pier, Para Sailing (Guess who did this for the first time, Yup Irene), 100 to 150 ft in the Air over the Back of the Coral Princess much higher than the top deck, WOW was I Proud of Her, and she Doesn't swim:eek: Brave Girl:D $55.00 for about 10 -12 minutes in the Air, a good price. Got some Great PIC's of this all from the Boat that pulled her;)

You can get there 1st thing in the AM & stay, eat & Drink until the Ship leaves, 5 min walk. Total Flexibility! This is a must try for anyone who like a day at the beach, Comfortable Loungers, Service, Shade or Sun, Service Drinks, Service, Food, Service(Did I Mention Service) Of course I tip Regularly, but the other near us didn't at all and they still got great Service, Maybe we got a little better;) . The Young Girls were Very Friendly & Irene just loved them as much as I Did, before & After Drinking Too much.:D My Best! Bill

 

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[threejs]

Bill,

 

Really enjoying your posts. We get on the ship 11/12.

Can you tell us if the menu's have changed from the previous leg, or are they the same? Is there a Tropical night?

 

Do they have a High Tea onboard?

 

Have you seen any doors being decorated?

 

Thanks so much for all the info you have posted, we have learned so much:)

 

Jill & Jerry

[Gator83]

Thanks for all your reports from the Coral. I was on the Panama Canal cruise last year. Is the Bamboo Beach Club in MoBay?

 

Thank you

[JotWorld]

Bill,

 

Really enjoying your posts. We get on the ship 11/12.

Can you tell us if the menu's have changed from the previous leg, or are they the same? Exactly the Same! Is there a Tropical night? Yup,Every Trip: Island Night TRopical Deck Party Cozumel night #9, b/4 last day at Sea, and Day after Formal Night

 

Do they have a High Tea onboard? Yup, Every Day, I Think(Anyone?) it is at 3:30 to 4:30 in the Bordeaux DR Main Plaza, w/ Ship musicians!;)

 

Have you seen any doors being decorated? Yup, but only a few, don't go down the room corridors oftenthough, usally Stroll Deck 7, Front to Back, Nice Walk past Art House, Sabatinis & Bayou.;)

 

Thanks so much for all the info you have posted, we have learned so much:)

Your very welcome, My Pleasure & thanks for coming along:)

 

Jill & Jerry

 

Bill, LIVE FROM THE LOVELY CORAL PRINCESS

[JotWorld]

Thanks for all your reports from the Coral. I was on the Panama Canal cruise last year. Is the Bamboo Beach Club in MoBay?

 

Thank you

 

Not Sure what it is called, but it is the Bay that you dock at the Main Pier,

right there to the Port side(Left side) as the Ship Faces into Land(Ocho Rios). A Very Lovely Bay, with the ship in the back ground, Beautiful, No Need to get on a Shuttle, Taxi or anything, Not a problem even with my limp;) , about the Length of the Ship Walk to it, less than we walk sometimes just to get on a Bus!:D

 

You're very Welcome & thanks for coming along! Bill

 

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[JotWorld]

This System JUST HAS TO BE FIXED, it S _ _ _S:mad: Irene lost one & I lost one in the First 15 Min this AM. Jasper says the Fix has been put in on Both Sides, but obvisously it is NOT THE FIX!!!:mad: OK, My vent is over, but it is very Hard to keep posting, when you don't type well & it keeps erasing all your hard work!:( Ok, Feeling Better Now!:) Later, I will update More. Also GREAT NEWS on Captain Circle Level Changes, Right from the TOP:D Hint: Number of Days at Sea will Count, in lieu of # of Cruises! My Best! Bill

 

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[threejs]

That would be Jill, Jerry & Jennifer.

Think you could let us know what the "dinner themes" are for each night,

ie International, Italian ... Yes, we love to eat, love the desserts.

We are going over all our lists and starting to pack.

Thanks So Much, Jill

[2Ports]

Yep, things are settling back down now...well, a little. More time to read and post. BTW, I lied to you at breakfast that last morning - I do have another cruise booked :D - the Fantasy out of NOLA, Jan. 8th. (We'll be in GPT residence over the holidays) Still a secret from Mrs. 2Ports & 2Ports Jr., so... ;)

 

High tea was only on sea days, I believe.

 

"MoBay" is SH for MOntego BAY; Coral stops in Ocho.

 

Italian, Continental (formerly "French"; same menu), International (a hodgepodge; nothing really "international" about it) Carribean (not so much, but still tasty stuff), the rest were the same as last season with maybe 1 or 2 changes each night.

 

Food tip: Our waitress (Danielle from Romania - fabulous!) told us you could order from the dinner menu from room service during dinner hours (~530p - 9p) so we ordered shrimp cocktails and put them in our fridge for breakfast - my idea of "Ultimate Balcony Breakfast" for the price of a tip!

 

Saw no doors decorated last trip except for an amazing number of "Happy Birthday" and "Happy Anniversary" balloons - we had both.

 

Bill: Absolutely do NOT miss the Yukon/White Pass RR trip. Another tip re: the Mount Roberts Tramway: if you can't see the top of the tram, you can't see anything when you get up there. Also, the ticket is good for the whole day; buy one and share. (THAT'll teach 'em to tax the tourons! So there, JolleyRoger!:p )

 

You wanna see monkeys etc.? I highly recommend Oscar Brown in Costa Rica - we had an incredible day with him and his nephew Roger. Ziplining, Bannana plantation, Tortuga Canal, lunch on the beach, tour of the area, plus actually getting to hold monkeys, sloths, and baby alligators! Not to mention beating off a couple of very agressive Coati Mundis.

 

Thanks for the thread, Bill - it makes being here slightly less painful :( . All the best to you & Irene!

[cruzzers]

Bill & Irene....Good to hear about all your excursions. I am taking notes on your excursions and can't wait to go! You have really been a wealth of information and we are lucky to have you to try out all the fun places ahead of us so we know what to do.

Happy Sailing to you!

[JotWorld]

LIVE FROM THE LOVELY CORAL PRINCESS AT SEA TOWARDS "THE CANAL"--

Thank you again. I'm really enjoying all your posts. Sorry, don't know how to turn this underline off. We did Vancouver/Inside Passage a few years ago. Second the White Pass Railroad -- fantastic. Was up early first morning, very few people out on deck, and a school of Orcas was alongside our ship, escorting us, and dancing. Wonderful sight!! I think God lives in Alaska, the light is so incredible. You will truly enjoy the cruise, and maybe you'll take us back??? Again, my gratitude for bringing us along. Silver (Hey, I figured out how to turn it off!)

 

Thanks again for coming along, & your 2nd. I'll do a live in Alaska RT Next June if Possible(Only at night when I can't see, bc I Absolutely LOVE Ice, Snow, Water, Whales, Seals, Otters, Glaciers, etc etc etc:D I won 't leave my Mini Balc up or back, during Daylight & in June that is 20 hrs per Day?

Like When we did the Norway Fyords(Sp) in 2004 on the Atlantica, took Pics on my AFT Balc at 1AM w/o a Flash! WOW :D :D Northern Lights;)

Midnight Sun;) LOVE IT! My Best! Bill LIVE ON THE CORAL

[2Ports]

Think you could let us know what the "dinner themes" are for each night

 

(In order) Sailaway, Captain's Welcome, Caribbean, Continental, Princess, International, Italian, Captain's Gala, Chef's, Landfall.

 

Escargot: Superb. Lobster: Excellent, not that big, but not real small. Had 8, myself. King crab: sweet, but WAY salty. Shrimp: Couldn't get enough. Fish overall: Yummy!

 

Beef: OK, better than most cruise ship beef. On Princess, "Rare" is "Blue" - I think it's a British thing.

 

Pork & Lamb: Why bother?

 

Rice: well prepared, but they lied - all the same rice, not Jasmine or Basmati as claimed on some menus. Same rice even in the Sushi :mad: . (Lunch buffet, lido forward, 2nd and 8th or 9th day)

 

Pasta: well, duh.

 

Potatoes: Ubiquitous, mostly left untouched.

 

Soups: Yessss!!!

 

Pizza: Second only to Carnival :eek: , but only offered from noon to 7p; take what they got - special requests are almost out of the question.

 

Thes are NOT chefs trained in ethnic cuisine; don't get too excited about "foreign" items on the menus or at the buffets. Hot peppers and pepper sauce available on request.

 

Other ??

[JotWorld]

That would be Jill, Jerry & Jennifer. HI Jennifer:D

Think you could let us know what the "dinner themes" are for each night, ie International, Italian ... Yes, we love to eat, love the desserts.

We are going over all our lists and starting to pack.

Thanks So Much, Jill

Yup, will add it to my Dinner Reviews, I Know I missed the Last two nights:

They were Perfect though!:D Last Two nights Full Moonlight Sparkling on the Breaking Waves of the Coral as she Glides to to Her next port! Through our Window Table for Two w/Alex the Best D _ _ m

Waiter in the Bordeaux DR!;) 1st night Beef Tenderloin Yummy Perfect, Last Night App Alfredo,Ummm ; Crab & spinage(sp) Soup, WOW My FAV Don't Miss it, MUCH better than it sounds or than I Spell:D , Ceasar Salad,Great; Pork Culets, with??? (OK) should have had the Steak, Irene Had the Flying Fish, Good', but not Great! Tasted some., Princess Love Boat Dream(Illegal):eek: Bill LIVE FROM THE LOVELY CORAL PRINCESS

[Bucky3]

Oh, I hate to ask you another question - don't want you to spend any more time than necessary at that computer! - BUT - PLEASE tell us more about what you have heard of the Captain Circle changes!! Oh, yes, and when they go into place. Thanks again.

[JotWorld]

Bill & Irene....Good to hear about all your excursions. I am taking notes on your excursions and can't wait to go! You have really been a wealth of information and we are lucky to have you to try out all the fun places ahead of us so we know what to do.

Happy Sailing to you!

 

Thank you for your kind words & Coming along:) Will keep the reports coming 7 more days on here, then 17 Days on the Golden(When Tony gets off):D 11/29 & then 58 Days on the Pacific 4/24/07 & then 29 Days on the Emerald 9/26/07 & then 102 Days on the Pacific for the WC & then 6 Days on the QM2 back to NYC) Whewwww! I Hope, I Live to see it & write it & Pic it All!:D

It will be my pleasure, I just wish I could use my laptop on My Balcony, that would be My Big wish, Especially on the 58 Days(Mini) & 102 Days(OS) :eek: . MY Best! Bill LIVE ON THE LOVELY CORAL PRINCESS

[cat0341]

Just a note on Coral going to Ocho.........The Coral does not always go to Ocho. Our Dec 2 cruise will go to Montego Bay instead of Ocho. Don't know if our cruise is the first one to change or the second and don't know how many times they will go there before switching back to Ocho. Guess Montego Bay wants their fair share of tourists.

Char

[JotWorld]

Oh, I hate to ask you another question - don't want you to spend any more time than necessary at that computer! - BUT - PLEASE tell us more about what you have heard of the Captain Circle changes!! Oh, yes, and when they go into place. Thanks again.

 

OK, I'm told probably at the Beginning of the New Year.:) You will have your choice of which ever scale takes you to the next level, first;) Either number of Days or Number of Cruises:D But, don't know what they will do with those early cruise credits from prior Lines:confused: They don't know how many days, maybe the Typical 7 for each would be the Best bet (IMHO);)

 

Thank you Bucky, for asking! Bill LIVE FROM THE CORAL PRINCESS

[cat0341]

Our Dec 2 cruise will go to Montego Bay instead of Ocho. Don't know if the change starts with us or the cruise before us. Not sure when/if they will change back to Ocho after a while. Guess they are trying to give each area some of the tourist trade.

Char

[threejs]

Our cruise on Nov 12 is going to Montego Bay.

We have already done Ocho Rios and that's why we choose the Nov 12 changing to MoBo.

 

Jill

[JotWorld]

Yep, things are settling back down now...well, a little. More time to read and post. BTW, I lied to you at breakfast that last morning - I do have another cruise booked - the Fantasy out of NOLA, Jan. 8th. (We'll be in GPT residence over the holidays) Still a secret from Mrs. 2Ports & 2Ports Jr., so... I won't tell

 

High tea was only on sea days, I believe.

 

"MoBay" is SH for MOntego BAY; Coral stops in Ocho. Thought so

 

Italian, Continental (formerly "French"; same menu), International (a hodgepodge; nothing really "international" about it) Carribean (not so much, but still tasty stuff), the rest were the same as last season with maybe 1 or 2 changes each night.

 

Food tip: Our waitress (Danielle from Romania - fabulous!) told us you could order from the dinner menu from room service during dinner hours (~530p - 9p) so we ordered shrimp cocktails and put them in our fridge for breakfast - my idea of "Ultimate Balcony Breakfast" for the price of a tip!

GREAT TIP

Saw no doors decorated last trip except for an amazing number of "Happy Birthday" and "Happy Anniversary" balloons - we had both.

 

Bill: Absolutely do NOT miss the Yukon/White Pass RR trip. Another tip re: the Mount Roberts Tramway: if you can't see the top of the tram, you can't see anything when you get up there. Also, the ticket is good for the whole day; buy one and share. (THAT'll teach 'em to tax the tourons! So there, JolleyRoger!:p ) THanks again , It is NOW a Do Not Miss Item & thx for the other Great Tip Also!

 

You wanna see monkeys etc.? I highly recommend Oscar Brown in Costa Rica - we had an incredible day with him and his nephew Roger. Ziplining, Bannana plantation, Tortuga Canal, lunch on the beach, tour of the area, plus actually getting to hold monkeys, sloths, and baby alligators! Not to mention beating off a couple of very agressive Coati Mundis. That's the Name I was searching For(For the Monkey Man:D ), Thanks!

 

Thanks for the thread, Bill - it makes being here slightly less painful :( . All the best to you & Irene!

 

Wow, where were you when you were on the 1st Leg w/ me:D Your Help is invaluable, thank you again My Friend, for filling in my many Blank Spaces & My poor typing & Memory!;) My Best! Bill LIVE FROM THE CORAL

[JotWorld]

(In order) Sailaway, Captain's Welcome, Caribbean, Continental, Princess, International, Italian, Captain's Gala, Chef's, Landfall.

 

Escargot: Superb. Lobster: Excellent, not that big, but not real small. Had 8, myself. King crab: sweet, but WAY salty. Shrimp: Couldn't get enough. Fish overall: Yummy!

 

Beef: OK, better than most cruise ship beef. On Princess, "Rare" is "Blue" - I think it's a British thing.

 

Pork & Lamb: Why bother?

 

Rice: well prepared, but they lied - all the same rice, not Jasmine or Basmati as claimed on some menus. Same rice even in the Sushi :mad: . (Lunch buffet, lido forward, 2nd and 8th or 9th day)

 

Pasta: well, duh.

 

Potatoes: Ubiquitous, mostly left untouched.

 

Soups: Yessss!!!

 

Pizza: Second only to Carnival :eek: , but only offered from noon to 7p; take what they got - special requests are almost out of the question.

 

Thes are NOT chefs trained in ethnic cuisine; don't get too excited about "foreign" items on the menus or at the buffets. Hot peppers and pepper sauce available on request.

 

Other ??

 

2Ports, Thank you again! I've got to get them to make My Anchovies & Sausage!!!!:eek: Bill LIVE FROM THE CORAL

[Gator83]

Not Sure what it is called, but it is the Bay that you dock at the Main Pier,

right there to the Port side(Left side) as the Ship Faces into Land(Ocho Rios). A Very Lovely Bay, with the ship in the back ground, Beautiful, No Need to get on a Shuttle, Taxi or anything, Not a problem even with my limp;) , about the Length of the Ship Walk to it, less than we walk sometimes just to get on a Bus!:D

 

You're very Welcome & thanks for coming along! Bill

 

LIVE FROM THE LOVELY CORAL PRINCESS

 

Thanks Bill. What is the cost to get in?