#### LIVE FROM THE CORAL #### (Starting 10/23)

[JotWorld]

I was going to wait until your 2nd cruise was over to thank you again for all the time you have spent taking us along on your b2b cruises. However, I think now is a good time to remind some viewers (of your thread) of the sacrifices you have made to take us vicariously along with you. You have given us live insights to many facets of your cruise, informed and given first hand information to those who had questions. If these were your objectives, you have indeed done a splendid job.

 

I applaud all those who post "Live from". You are all very generous to give up precious vacation time so others can be informed and cruise vicariously with you.

 

We all have our favorites to follow along and yours is one of my favorites. Thanks again.

 

You are very Welcome:) & thank you for your very Kind & Eloquint(sp):o words!:D My Best! Bill Live on the Coral

[JotWorld]

Bill, I am back from my Vision cruise and I only did one post because on RCI it is 50 cents a minute in spite of my Diamond status...one eye on the clock at all times...and I only got 40 minutes free...

That is one of the Many Areas Princess outshines the others(IMHO):D

 

I am so glad that noone allowed this thread to become negative because of what Frank said...shows we are all "grownups" and can converse as such..

I agree, well said!;)

 

My next cruise is on the Grand in April..I will not be able to keep up with Bill's standard, but I am sure I can post a few times!

That would be Great, I'd love to follow you!:)

 

Bill, did you ever meet up with Roderick, our cabin steward on your deck?

No, but I will for you, what Cabin did you have?( we are E737, were C727 last leg)

 

Bill, I am feeling much better now after our cruise last week, but still don't have a lot of energy, so I am off to bed. Thank you again for your continued posts...I will look for them again every day!!

 

You're Welcome & I'm Glad your feeling much better, Looking forward to meeting you & your's on our Emerald TA Cruise Next Year!:D Bill

 

LIVE ON THE CORAL PRINCESS!

[JotWorld]

Bill,

I hope you will continue your posts these last few days!

I have a question for our upcoming cruise..

Did you notice if they have Texas Hold 'Em in the casino.?.

DH asked me last night and I posted on the boards but no one seems to have the answer.

Thanks..MK

 

GM MK, They sure do, they have a special table set up in the outer Corridor near the bar Starboard side, (in the Evenings, Only? it is open). My Best!

Bill

Live on the Coral

[mycruz]

Bill,

 

Thank you so much for all your information on your cruises. I am interested in knowing where the Coral docked on the last cruise and will dock tomorrow in Cozumel. I am hoping I'll have enough time to do some shopping after my exursion returns at 4pm. If docked downtime, I'm thinking I'll have at least one hour....probably enough time to do a little damage to my credit card! Last time we were there I found a great little jewelry shop and need to return for some Chirstmas presents....thanks again, Mary

[JotWorld]

Bill,

 

Thank you so much for all your information on your cruises. I am interested in knowing where the Coral docked on the last cruise and will dock tomorrow in Cozumel. I am hoping I'll have enough time to do some shopping after my exursion returns at 4pm. If docked downtime, I'm thinking I'll have at least one hour....probably enough time to do a little damage to my credit card! Last time we were there I found a great little jewelry shop and need to return for some Chirstmas presents....thanks again, Mary

 

Hi, We docked at the same Main Pier in Limon, that we did the last leg, only room for two, so you never know, for sure:confused: But, we were the only Cruise Ship both times;) First come, first serve!:D Tenders today of couse, will let you know tomorrow. (Last leg we were on the Main pier with the Constellation, all the other 6 ships were Tendered or at the other(Further away pier) You cannot count on any pier, for sure;) . My Best

Bill LIVE ON THE CORAL

[JotWorld]

It's a nice warm, sunny day, so the DW, wants to get some land time in;)

 

BBL:) Bill LIVE ON THE LOVELY CORAL PRINCESS IN GC

[Host Caroline]

This thread is getting a little off topic and a little out of hand? It's a great thread and should stay up here.. so I second the "end of discussion" comment on the last page!

[JotWorld]

This thread is getting a little off topic and a little out of hand? It's a great thread and should stay up here.. so I second the "end of discussion" comment on the last page!

 

Will do, of course!:) Nothing but the Best for this Great Board!;) My Best! Bill

 

LIVE ON THE LOVELY CORAL PRINCESS AT SEA TOWARDS COZUMEL!

[meemeec]

Hi Bill!

Welcome back from "timeout"!!! Thanks for this thread....it's been a pleasure to read. Are you going to do this from the Emerald next year??

Maureen

[cruzzers]

Bill, How was Grand Cayman today?

[mississauga]

Welcome back! Did you find out why it was closed for awhile?:confused: :confused:

[JotWorld]

Hi Bill!

Welcome back from "timeout"!!! Thanks for this thread....it's been a pleasure to read. Are you going to do this from the Emerald next year??

Maureen

 

You are more than welcome & thank you!:) I will, God willing!;) My Best! Bill Live from the Coral

[JotWorld]

Bill, How was Grand Cayman today?

 

Well, We never made it off, not even for the Quickie:D Went to lunch, late, got out at 1:15PM forgot it was a tender port, our only one so far, & had to be back by 2:30 or 2 at the Tender, well we passed on a 15 min visit,:D will go ashore tomorrow in Cozumel, we are there All Day! My Best! Bill Live on the Coral

[JotWorld]

Welcome back! Did you find out why it was closed for awhile? :confused:

 

Hi Miss, It's great to be back a Free Man & Out of Jail!;) :D :eek: :D My Best! Bill LIVE FROM THE LOVELY & QUIET CORAL ON FORMAL NIGHT!

[arlenemilt]

Well, We never made it off, not even for the Quickie:D Went to lunch, late, got out at 1:15PM forgot it was a tender port, our only one so far, & had to be back by 2:30 or 2 at the Tender, well we passed on a 15 min visit,:D will go ashore tomorrow in Cozumel, we are there All Day! My Best! Bill Live on the Coral

 

No great loss. Can't stand GC; always too crowded and always too expensive. A big pain to tender for a quickie stop.

Arlene

[JotWorld]

No great loss. Can't stand GC; always too crowded and always too expensive. A big pain to tender for a quickie stop.

 

Arlene

 

A,You got that right!:D My Best! Bill Bedtime Live on the Coral Princess!

[dobie]

Bill, I'm glad you are back!! When we were on the Coral in April we didn't get off in Cayman or Cozumel...or in Panama either (we got stuck in Gatun Lake and by the time we got back thru the locks it would have been less than an hour before we were to leave again). We love being on the empty ship....call me crazy...Roderick knows me as "Mrs Debbie Vasa"...he was wonderful...snuck a lounge chair up for us, brought us a whole bottle of champagne for sailaway, and ALWAYS called us by name! I nominated him for employee of the month...he was spectacular. Keep having fun!!

[emang]

Hello again! A quick note. I have not been getting online as much as Bill (I am amazed at his dedication).

 

The Canal by boat tour was excellent. A must do, in my opinion. We touched the wall sailed the whiole canal... it was why we took this cruise.

 

Limon.. we took a tour with Oscar Brown (check the port of call forums) and had a great time. We went to the Banana plantation, an animal preserve, zip-lining, and a private tour on the canal. Excellent! Oscar took care of us really well.

 

Grand Cayman... We just took a cab to 7-mile beach. We have been here several times before and with 6 ships in port decided to take it easy. It was a nice relaxing day. The cab rides wer $2.50 a person each way, but some try for $5.

 

Tomorrow... we are just taking a cab to Paradise beach. We have been to Cozumel several times and plan, once again, to take have a relaxing day.

 

Food and entertainment on board have been excellent. Duncan Tuck was entertaining tonite and we followed that with the Princess Marriage Game. That was hilarious. Last night was the production show called Dance. It was excellent. The first show in the Princess Theater has been standing room only every night. Be sure to get there early if you plan on attending the first show of the night.

 

More later.

 

Jeff

[LARGIN]

Is the Head Waiter Craciun Marius still on board? If so, tell him that Larry and Ginger loved the Romanian wine he gave us last May that we bought a couple of bottles to drink at home.

[regnig]

Welcome back Bill, it would have been a shame if the LOCK had remained. Even if Arlene said you were BAD (tony's thread - and I know she was kidding) I thought you handled the situation with grace and tact. We should all take lessons from your response.

[JotWorld]

Bill, I'm glad you are back!! When we were on the Coral in April we didn't get off in Cayman or Cozumel...or in Panama either (we got stuck in Gatun Lake and by the time we got back thru the locks it would have been less than an hour before we were to leave again). We love being on the empty ship....call me crazy...Roderick knows me as "Mrs Debbie Vasa"...he was wonderful...snuck a lounge chair up for us, brought us a whole bottle of champagne for sailaway, and ALWAYS called us by name! I nominated him for employee of the month...he was spectacular. Keep having fun!!

 

Yup, we feel the same way in the Caribe, we're Not getting off today either, I'm behind on my posts, & I need to Catch up Tony, he left me in the Dust:D :eek: :D! Oh well, I'll be live from the Golden in 19 Days, for 17 Day TA, while he is at Home.:) Will check out Roderick, later this AM;) .

I've nominated a couple Extra Ordinary Lower Staff members also! Including a Vincente in the Men's Room, a Difficult job, always Smiles, says Hi, & hands me two towels at the Sink! WOW! & he is in his first weeks on the Job! A Truely Exceptional Employee!!! Later..... Bill Live on the Coral!

[JotWorld]

Hello again! A quick note. I have not been getting online as much as Bill (I am amazed at his dedication).

Thank you & please stop by and say Hello, You know where I am:D

 

The Canal by boat tour was excellent. A must do, in my opinion. We touched the wall sailed the whiole canal... it was why we took this cruise.

 

Yup, we loved that tour, it is very long 6-8hrs(and could be more sometimes up to 10 Hrs I've heard (& the Guide said, Yes) Our Guide Manuel was the most clear speaking & informative & personal We have ever had in the Caribe.(A former Accountant;), but I'm not biased)

90 minutes by New A/C Bus to Gamboa, get on a 3 Deck Ferry type boat about 120' long, a/c 2 lower levels & an open & covered(Both) upper deck!

Comp. Bottled Water & Soda on ice on all decks, Beer $2.00 per can, snacks to buy & a Free Box "Lunch" (Sorta):( A cheap bread bomber, with a pressed turkey slice, no cheese, no mayo, no lettuce, no anything, oh I lied, 1 small Heinz packet of Mustard:D , Small Dry Brand Muffin & one tiny piece of hard candy(Dessert - Yummy) Well what do you expect for only $169.00 PP :D Cut......................... BRB Bill

 

 

Limon.. we took a tour with Oscar Brown (check the port of call forums) and had a great time. We went to the Banana plantation, an animal preserve, zip-lining, and a private tour on the canal. Excellent! Oscar took care of us really well.

 

Grand Cayman... We just took a cab to 7-mile beach. We have been here several times before and with 6 ships in port decided to take it easy. It was a nice relaxing day. The cab rides wer $2.50 a person each way, but some try for $5.

 

Tomorrow... we are just taking a cab to Paradise beach. We have been to Cozumel several times and plan, once again, to take have a relaxing day.

 

Food and entertainment on board have been excellent. Duncan Tuck was entertaining tonite and we followed that with the Princess Marriage Game. That was hilarious. Last night was the production show called Dance. It was excellent. The first show in the Princess Theater has been standing room only every night. Be sure to get there early if you plan on attending the first show of the night.

 

More later.

 

Jeff

 

Cut..................... BRB Bill

[mii]

I board the Coral on November 12. I am really getting excited now reading these reports. Can't wait to hear your report of the smaller ship transiting the canal.

 

I know you are waiting for Jotworld's report on the smaller ferry going through the canal but just also go to the Ports of Call board and go to Panama Canal and then put in the "Search this Forum" sectiion the words ferry ride. All sorts of info comes up. We did that tour and it was worth every penny to me. It is quite long but worth it.

 

marilyn

[JotWorld]

I know you are waiting for Jotworld's report on the smaller ferry going through the canal but just also go to the Ports of Call board and go to Panama Canal and then put in the "Search this Forum" sectiion the words ferry ride. All sorts of info comes up. We did that tour and it was worth every penny to me. It is quite long but worth it.

 

marilyn

 

Hi Marilyn, I was just writing the report on the Small Ferry thru the Canal, as you were writing this, our post times above are 1 Minute apart!:D

 

Thank you for your help & comments!:) My Best! Bill LIVE on the CORAL!

[JotWorld]

Cut..................... BRB Bill

 

Then we started our on Canal tour at Gamboa, 236 PAX's Coral only, 4 No shows, 240 sold out! We cut off about 2/3 on the more open canal run with the 90 min by bus on land. We entered the Gaillard Cut at Gamboa & cruised past Dredging Rigs & Blasting Set-ups Rigs & Diggings on the Shore, they are already widening in for the Future Expansion for "Super-Max" Ships more the 108' wide, (up to 150'?, I believe) with the New 3rd Set of locks to be built & completed b/4 2015 Then Cruised under the New & Impressive Centennial Bridge, Very Impressive & Great Pics! We then entered the Single Pedro Miguel Lock w/ a Large auto Carrier, we were Dwarfed:D Then A short distance in the Miraflores Lake & we entered the Double Miraflores Locks & dropprd eventually to the Pacific Ocean.;) Then just before the Bridge of the America's we turn & get off the Ferry at Port of Balboa, at Pamana City on the Pacific side. A Great Experience, Yesss! A long wait in the locks waiting for the big ship to join us, Yess! About 3.5 hours on the Ferry, about as quick as it can get! Then a 90 Minute Bus ride back to the Ship & the Port of Cristobal on the Atlantic Side! cut..