cocteau Posted May 15, 2007 #101 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Hi - Did you post your pictures? I am trying to get the two sides here - I am booked in a RS on September 1st, and very curious to hear from your experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocteau Posted May 15, 2007 #102 Share Posted May 15, 2007 [quote name='pepsicruiser']The one thing that gets me is many people take only ONE big vacation a year. If this was their ONE planned vacation it was RUINED. Granted next year they can take it again but for this year its over. I do feel for those who waited a year for a vacation as many do and then this cruise line just say "well its free". I'm sorry that isn't right in my opinion.[/quote] You are correct - even if the cruise was free, the time off was not. For buzy professionals time is never free, the opportunity cost of a lousy vacation is really high..., much higher than the complementary bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJean56 Posted May 16, 2007 #103 Share Posted May 16, 2007 [quote name='mari10']Eph & Mary Jean, Thanks for the pictures and information. It's very much appreciated. Mary Jean, After you have a chance to unwind and unpack, I'm the one asking about the golf program. My email address is: [EMAIL="marisltr@yahoo.com"]marisltr@yahoo.com[/EMAIL] Thanks again Mari:)[/quote] Mari, I just e-mailed you the info on the golf program. Hope you get it OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPH814 Posted May 16, 2007 Author #104 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Maryjean: Can you send the golf info to me too. [email]choirmast@aol.com[/email] Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJean56 Posted May 16, 2007 #105 Share Posted May 16, 2007 [quote name='JPH814']Maryjean: Can you send the golf info to me too. [EMAIL="choirmast@aol.com"]choirmast@aol.com[/EMAIL] Thanks!![/quote] I just sent it your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaNC Posted May 16, 2007 #106 Share Posted May 16, 2007 MaryJean, Perhaps you can just post the golf info so that you don't have to send individually. My husband is interested as well. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJean56 Posted May 16, 2007 #107 Share Posted May 16, 2007 [quote name='spengle']MaryJean, Perhaps you can just post the golf info so that you don't have to send individually. My husband is interested as well. Thanks[/quote] The file is a scanned pdf file that is too large to attach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaNC Posted May 16, 2007 #108 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Guess I should have thought of the file size :( Then please add me to the list to receive the golf info...see email below. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJean56 Posted May 16, 2007 #109 Share Posted May 16, 2007 [quote name='spengle']Guess I should have thought of the file size :( Then please add me to the list to receive the golf info...see email below. Thanks[/quote] I just sent it. I wish I had the Adobe writer, but with only the reader I can't copy and paste the info either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Sweet Posted May 16, 2007 #110 Share Posted May 16, 2007 [quote name='cocteau']You are correct - even if the cruise was free, the time off was not. For buzy professionals time is never free, the opportunity cost of a lousy vacation is really high..., much higher than the complementary bill.[/quote] I agree with you. My husband and I were offered a free cruise on Zenith last year and turned it down. Our time that is available for vacations is somewhat limited, and we would rather spend money on a cruise that we want than take one that we don't want for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari10 Posted May 16, 2007 #111 Share Posted May 16, 2007 [quote name='MaryJean56']Mari, I just e-mailed you the info on the golf program. Hope you get it OK.[/quote] Thanks Mary Jean, I received the info. My husband will be very happy... Mari:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJean56 Posted May 16, 2007 #112 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Thanks to a friend, also a cruise critic, I can now post the Golf Excursion info on Journey: Bermuda Golf Excursions On-Board Journey Tucker's Point Golf Club, Monday a.m. A drastically re-designed golf course, crafted by Robert Rulewich, former senior designer for Robert Trent Jones and chief designer of Port Royal Golf Course, transformed the former Castle Harbor Golf Course. There are newly designed holes and greens boasting dramatic views and recontoured fairways and bunkers. A new practice facility, including a driving range, practice putting green and short game area is featured. A beautiful new clubhouse for this exclusive private club makes this a day of golf not to miss. Par 70, 6,361 Yards. Cost: $260.00 Port Royal Golf Club, Tuesday a .m. Robert Trent Jones has taken full advantage of some of Bermuda's most stunning South Shore terrain in laying out this popular and demanding golf c~ourse. Port Royal is Bermuda's most popular golf course for a number of reasons, but the cliff-side shore holes #15-#18 will show you why that is. The Par 3, 16th is consistently ranked in the top 500 golf holes in the world. This is a great test of golf that plays right alongside the Atlantic Ocean and it's breathtaking views. Par 71,6561 Yards. Cost: $185.00 Belmont Hills Golf Club, Wednesday a.m. Belmont Hills Golf Club was originally designed by Emmett Deveraux and first opened for play in 1924. The golf course was closed in 2003, and conqpletely revamped, and has quickly become one of Bermuda's top Golf Courses, receiving the Bermuda Gold Award for the best place to play a round of golf in 2006. The golf course is set in a lush garden estate with commanding views over the great sound making it an enchanting round of golf for all skill levels. Par 70, 6100. Cost: $168.00 Riddell's Bay Golf Club, Th ursaay a.m. A private club which is the oldest on the island, originally opened for play in 1922. With a long-standing tradition, Riddell's Bay always proves to be a great day of golf. Winding along a peninsula which at its widest measures only some 600 yards, the Par 70, 18 hole golf course offers scenic delights and plenty of challenges, including two ponds, and three ocean holes. These scenic links provide the golfer with a magnificent challenge to both his or her golf game and camera. Par 70, 6150 Yards. Cost: $165.00 Ocean View Golf Course, (see Golf Concierge for tee times) Ocean View is a lovely 9-hole golf course that is both challenging and picturesque. You'll enjoy splendid North Shore vistas of the Atlantic Ocean fronn several of the elevated tees. Ocean View Golf Course offers a combination of charm and tranquility. Par 35. 2940 Yards. Cost: $125.00 St. George 's Golf Course (see Golf Concierge for tee times) Located on the eastern tip of the island, you'll find a fun golf course that is great for the beginner, or someone who does not take the game to serious. A Par 62, 4,043 Yard golf course has a unique combination of Par 3's, Par 4's, and a single Par 5. Par 62,4043 Yards. Cost: $130.00 *Rental Clubs are available at all golf courses and range in price from $35.00 - $45.00 Bermuda Golf Concierge Daily Schedule Day 1 Cape Liberty: Golf Concierge Desk 0pen from 5:00 - 8:00 p. m. to sign up for Gplf Excursions in Bermuda. Day 2 At Sea: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Golf Concierge Desk is open to sign up for Golf Excursions in Bermuda. 11: 15 am: Complimentary Golf Clinic 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Golf Concierge Desk is open to sign up for Golf Excursions in Bermuda. Day 3 St. George 's, Bermuda: Golf at Tuckers Point Golf Club Day 4 Hamilton, Bermuda: Golf at Port Royal Golf Club Golf Concierge Desk Open frorn 6:OO - 8:OOp.m. to sign up,for golf excursions Day 5 Hamilton, Bermuda: Golf at Belmont Hills Golf Club Day 6 Hamilton, Bermuda: Golf at Riddell's Bay Golf Club Day 7At Stca: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Golf Settlement Time About the Journey's Golf Program Welcome to one of the most exciting golf itineraries on the high seas. Bermuda is quickly becoming one of the world's premier golf destinations, and while on-board the Journey, you will have an opportunity to play some of the island's finest courses. Our on-board Golf Concierge, Brad Pavlik, is here to handle all of your golfing needs. He will set up all tee times, arrange transportation, and escort you to and from the golf course on our scheduled golf excursions. All you have to worry about is your golfgame! For those guests unable to play on one of our scheduled golf excursions, there are still plenty of golfing options for you. Brad can still set up tee times and arrange transportation to and from the golf course, for you. See Brad, or any member ofthe Shore Excursion team, during their opening hours for more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewjoy7711 Posted May 16, 2007 #113 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Thanks MaryJean56 We're on the 09/08/07 Journey sailing. Really looking forward to a couple rounds in Bermuda. My problem is "the more I pay, the worse I play!!" LOL So, I think Tucker's Point for $260 is out of the question. I also hope the prices quoted are in US Dollars and not Pounds. Lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALSEAU Posted May 21, 2007 #114 Share Posted May 21, 2007 I have been hoping that since there are two complete cruises that more passengers would share with us. I hope the lack of interest is not due to the disappointment in the cruise.:eek: My experience has been that when I return from a vacation not many people want to hear about my experience either good or bad. This board is a place where people are passionate and truly want to hear what you have to say.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirlene Posted May 29, 2007 #115 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Lots of us would like to hear your experiences Thanks for any time you take to give us your assessment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphins Posted June 1, 2007 #116 Share Posted June 1, 2007 What hours is the pool open and what are the fee and no fee aerobics classes available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjgrammy Posted June 5, 2007 #117 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Hope this answers questions that people had. Cruising and the ship in general: 1. How smooth were the embarkation & debarkation processes? We found both very smooth. This was the fastest embarkation we have ever had. 2. Does the Journey handle well in the Atlantic? We had terrific seas both going and coming home, so the Journey handled very well. 3. Is there anything special about coming in to port in either Hamilton or St George? Yes, St. George is very special. The “CUT” as Bermudans call it is worth seeing. It is a very narrow space for the ship to go thru. You can almost talk to the Bermudians on each side. Is it worth setting an alarm to get up early in the morning to see coming into port? Yes. 4. Are we docked in close to downtown Bermuda? (Hey, someone asked the question...I just put it on the list ) Yes in both ports we are “downtown”. 5. How does quality of service compare with M-class ships? Crew/staff attitude and expertise? We had very good service. 6. Are any of the crew from the original crew or are they all new? Names of Captain's Club host/hostess, future Sales Director, CD, etc.The crew was a combination of people from Oceania, Renaissance, and Celebrity (Zenith). The Captain’s Club Host/future Sales Director was Justin; and the CD was John Howell. The Captain of the ship is Captain Apostolos Bouzakis. Very young and very personable. 7. Number/type of onboard shops 3 shops; 1. The Journey Shop has various sundries and some clothing. 2. Indulgences has perfume, liquor, and cigarettes. 3. Boutique C which has high end jewelry. 8. Does the ship feel as though it just had a multi million dollar retrofit? What were the 3 most impressive things about the Journey compared with other cruise ship that you have been on? 9. What 3 things would you do differently if returning on the Journey Food and Drink 10. Was there a Captain's cocktail reception? Which night? How formal was it? There was a Senior Officer’s Cocktail party for Elite Members of the Captains Club at 11:30 am in the Prime C restaurant. I did not go, as there was Bingo at the same time, but my husband did. It was not at all formal. There was a gala Bon Voyage toast with the Captain on Monday Evening at 8:30pm. We did not go, as we were having dinner. 11. I assume there are no formal nights, like on Oceania. Am I correct in this? There were no formal nights, but a lot of people wee not told that this ship was “country club casual” and did bring and wear Tuxedos and gowns. Most people did dress up for dinner (men jackets and women dresses or fancy pant suits) It was really a nice sight to see so many dressed up. 12. Dining Room: Organization of open seating in dining room - crowded times, can you request a specific waiter or time for entire cruise? The Dining Room was hectic at 6:00pm; there were long lines at times. If you waited until 6:30/7:00 or even 8:00 it was fine. 13. Tipping experience for waiters- do you tip the waiters if you don't have the same one each night? There was no tipping of waiters; Tips were charged to your on board account and divided among the staff. 14. How is country club casual interpreted? How did folks dress for dinner? See question 11. 15. How easy is it to make "friends" if you are not sitting with the same folks each night? It was easy to make friends, as you are constantly meeting people (at the buffet you usually shared a table. At the different bars, and at activities and events. 16. What are the menus for each night (so people can choose the right nights to try the alternative restaurants) Do they serve lobster one night? I do not remember the menus, but the food was excellent. They do serve Lobster, I believe it was Thursday night. They did not have Filet Mignon on that night (which they usually do), but they had Roast Sirloin and Rack of Lamb (which I had and it was excellent) They had a pasta offering and seafood offering every night. 17. The specialty restaurants: a. How would you rate experience (cost, food, service)? Sample menus? What will be the price points and or upgraded choices? Our experience was awesome. We ate in Aqualina. Azamara gave each stateroom a free meal at either Aqualina or Prime C. It was very hard to get into Prime C, unless you wanted to wait until 9 or 9:30. So, our experience was free. You could get a special meal with all the wines that went with each course for $50.00. No one in our party chose that. b. any half-price nights? How easy or difficult is it to get reservations, and can Captain Club members make them in advance? No half price nights that I heard of. As I said it was difficult to get into Price C unless you wanted 9:00 or 9:30. Captain Club members can make reservations in advance. c. What are the best nights to go to the specialty restaurant on a 7 day Bermuda cruise I don’t think there is any “best night” to go. Any night would be fine. 18. Where is the equivalent of the Martini Bar? The Martini Bar is just outside the Discoveries dining room. Most people waited there to be seated for dinner. 19. Cost of drinks onboard We thought the drinks were high. The drink of the day was $6.00. Non-Alcoholic special were $5.00. Wines prices ranged from 7.00 to 12.00 per glass. We thought the price of Martinis were expensive, but we rarely have them as we are Scotch drinkers. I had a Cosmopolitan that was $12.00. 20. I am curious to know if they are going to allow smoking in Michaels Club No smoking in Michael’s Club. There were only 2 places you could smoke on Journey, and that was aft section portside of the Looking Glass Lounge and on the starboard section of the pool deck. Cabins 21. Did the verandah cabins feel roomy? What was storage space like? Can the partitions between balconies of adjoining stateroom be opened? What kind of furniture do they have on the verandas? The Verandah’s were smaller that what we were used to, but that didn’t make any difference to us. We had plenty of storage space, and there was actually on drawer we didn’t have to use. There were plenty of shelves in the small bathroom also. 22. For the forward Royal Suites and SV cabins - Is the balcony very windy when the ship is actually sailing? N/A to us 23. For the aft Penthouse Suites and SV cabins on Deck 8 - Can you hear noise from the restaurant above? N/A to us 24. Comfort of the bedding Bedding was very comfortable. There were 6 pillows on the bed (2 of which were throw pillows) There was a Down comforter on the bed and the mattress was very comfortable. 25. Since everyone has butler service, is it anything special? If you didn't use the butler is the tipping still expected? Do you tip both the room stewart and the butler? How does the butler service in a suite compare to that in an M or C class suite? We often stay at sandals resorts with fantastic butler service, can anyone compare land to ship butler service? We did have a Butler. He wore a tuxedo with tails. He delivered our fruit and appetizers every afternoon. If you were not in your room or you had the “do not disturb” sign in your door, he did not leave them. 26. Perks for suite passengers? DVDs in suites? New sky suite, if anyone stays in one, please let us know comments and pics if possible. N/A to us. 27. Is there a self service laundry on board? No 28. Is the Journey accessible for wheelchairs? We saw several wheel chairs and they didn’t seem to have any problems. Entertainment and activities 29. Entertainment? Ballroom Dancing venue? Big Band Night? The Journey Orchestra did play Swing Band on Saturday night, and Dance Band on Tuesday evening. 30. Is there a disco on board? (oh please say YES!) Yes, in the Looking Glass Lounge 31. Aerobics classes in fitness center? fee and no fee? There are Aerobic classes; don’t know if there is a fee. 32. Any Spa experiences? Was there a steam room? Nice Showers? How was the massage? N/A to us. 33. Any yoga classes on board, free or for a fee. Yes, Yoga and Pilates; $10.00 fee 34. Was there a craps table in the casino and, if yes, what are the minimums and odds? N/A to us 35. Just read on the Quest post that the library will only be a bar at night and still used as the library during the day. Is smoking allowed in that room then? If so, did it reek with smoke during the day? Michael’s Club is a library during the day, and a bar at night. No smoking allowed at any time. 36. What kind of activities do they have on sea days? What are some activities, places on the ship not to miss? There are several types of trivia games; Mask making for Party Gras White night; Movies; Ping Pong; Bingo; Wine Appreciation Seminar; Country Line Dancing; Karaoke; Battle of the sexes; There was daily Catholic Mass at 8:00am every day, and on Friday there was a Jewish Sabbath Service at 5:15pm. 37. Kids program. Do they have one? Is there any kids designated lounge or activity area? (Counterpoint – Are kids annoying in this cruise?) Yes they did have a kids program, it was held in the Looking Glass starboard. Kids were not annoying. 38. Swimming pool hours? Are there enough chairs by the pool for everyone? How was the pool area during the day as far as stupid intrusions go, i.e. daft games!!! Hopefully they leave folks in peace apart from...do they still do a sorbet parade? Pools were open from 7:00am to 8:00pm. There seemed to be enough chairs. I don’t sit in the sun, so it looked OK to me. There were only 2 or 3 pool intrusions. No sorbet parade. 39. Is the pool / whirlpool accessible for physically challenged individuals? Do not know. 40. How were the shore excursions? Do not know, as we did not do any ship excursions. 41. Any and all information about the golf program for Bermuda on board?. N/A to us. __________________ Arlene & Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corona5657 Posted June 5, 2007 #118 Share Posted June 5, 2007 thank you CJ u gave me answers to all of my questions. leaving on 6/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontx Posted June 5, 2007 #119 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Thank you, CJ, for your time & effort in responding to all these questions!!! Alan & Regina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALSEAU Posted June 5, 2007 #120 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Your response has been extremely helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkr2 Posted June 5, 2007 #121 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Hope this answers questions that people had. Cruising and the ship in general: 1. How smooth were the embarkation & debarkation processes? We found both very smooth. This was the fastest embarkation we have ever had. 2. Does the Journey handle well in the Atlantic? We had terrific seas both going and coming home, so the Journey handled very well. 3. Is there anything special about coming in to port in either Hamilton or St George? Yes, St. George is very special. The “CUT” as Bermudans call it is worth seeing. It is a very narrow space for the ship to go thru. You can almost talk to the Bermudians on each side. Is it worth setting an alarm to get up early in the morning to see coming into port? Yes. 4. Are we docked in close to downtown Bermuda? (Hey, someone asked the question...I just put it on the list ) Yes in both ports we are “downtown”. 5. How does quality of service compare with M-class ships? Crew/staff attitude and expertise? We had very good service. 6. Are any of the crew from the original crew or are they all new? Names of Captain's Club host/hostess, future Sales Director, CD, etc.The crew was a combination of people from Oceania, Renaissance, and Celebrity (Zenith). The Captain’s Club Host/future Sales Director was Justin; and the CD was John Howell. The Captain of the ship is Captain Apostolos Bouzakis. Very young and very personable. 7. Number/type of onboard shops 3 shops; 1. The Journey Shop has various sundries and some clothing. 2. Indulgences has perfume, liquor, and cigarettes. 3. Boutique C which has high end jewelry. 8. Does the ship feel as though it just had a multi million dollar retrofit? What were the 3 most impressive things about the Journey compared with other cruise ship that you have been on? 9. What 3 things would you do differently if returning on the Journey Food and Drink 10. Was there a Captain's cocktail reception? Which night? How formal was it? There was a Senior Officer’s Cocktail party for Elite Members of the Captains Club at 11:30 am in the Prime C restaurant. I did not go, as there was Bingo at the same time, but my husband did. It was not at all formal. There was a gala Bon Voyage toast with the Captain on Monday Evening at 8:30pm. We did not go, as we were having dinner. 11. I assume there are no formal nights, like on Oceania. Am I correct in this? There were no formal nights, but a lot of people wee not told that this ship was “country club casual” and did bring and wear Tuxedos and gowns. Most people did dress up for dinner (men jackets and women dresses or fancy pant suits) It was really a nice sight to see so many dressed up. 12. Dining Room: Organization of open seating in dining room - crowded times, can you request a specific waiter or time for entire cruise? The Dining Room was hectic at 6:00pm; there were long lines at times. If you waited until 6:30/7:00 or even 8:00 it was fine. 13. Tipping experience for waiters- do you tip the waiters if you don't have the same one each night? There was no tipping of waiters; Tips were charged to your on board account and divided among the staff. 14. How is country club casual interpreted? How did folks dress for dinner? See question 11. 15. How easy is it to make "friends" if you are not sitting with the same folks each night? It was easy to make friends, as you are constantly meeting people (at the buffet you usually shared a table. At the different bars, and at activities and events. 16. What are the menus for each night (so people can choose the right nights to try the alternative restaurants) Do they serve lobster one night? I do not remember the menus, but the food was excellent. They do serve Lobster, I believe it was Thursday night. They did not have Filet Mignon on that night (which they usually do), but they had Roast Sirloin and Rack of Lamb (which I had and it was excellent) They had a pasta offering and seafood offering every night. 17. The specialty restaurants: a. How would you rate experience (cost, food, service)? Sample menus? What will be the price points and or upgraded choices? Our experience was awesome. We ate in Aqualina. Azamara gave each stateroom a free meal at either Aqualina or Prime C. It was very hard to get into Prime C, unless you wanted to wait until 9 or 9:30. So, our experience was free. You could get a special meal with all the wines that went with each course for $50.00. No one in our party chose that. b. any half-price nights? How easy or difficult is it to get reservations, and can Captain Club members make them in advance? No half price nights that I heard of. As I said it was difficult to get into Price C unless you wanted 9:00 or 9:30. Captain Club members can make reservations in advance. c. What are the best nights to go to the specialty restaurant on a 7 day Bermuda cruise I don’t think there is any “best night” to go. Any night would be fine. 18. Where is the equivalent of the Martini Bar? The Martini Bar is just outside the Discoveries dining room. Most people waited there to be seated for dinner. 19. Cost of drinks onboard We thought the drinks were high. The drink of the day was $6.00. Non-Alcoholic special were $5.00. Wines prices ranged from 7.00 to 12.00 per glass. We thought the price of Martinis were expensive, but we rarely have them as we are Scotch drinkers. I had a Cosmopolitan that was $12.00. 20. I am curious to know if they are going to allow smoking in Michaels Club No smoking in Michael’s Club. There were only 2 places you could smoke on Journey, and that was aft section portside of the Looking Glass Lounge and on the starboard section of the pool deck. Cabins 21. Did the verandah cabins feel roomy? What was storage space like? Can the partitions between balconies of adjoining stateroom be opened? What kind of furniture do they have on the verandas? The Verandah’s were smaller that what we were used to, but that didn’t make any difference to us. We had plenty of storage space, and there was actually on drawer we didn’t have to use. There were plenty of shelves in the small bathroom also. 22. For the forward Royal Suites and SV cabins - Is the balcony very windy when the ship is actually sailing? N/A to us 23. For the aft Penthouse Suites and SV cabins on Deck 8 - Can you hear noise from the restaurant above? N/A to us 24. Comfort of the bedding Bedding was very comfortable. There were 6 pillows on the bed (2 of which were throw pillows) There was a Down comforter on the bed and the mattress was very comfortable. 25. Since everyone has butler service, is it anything special? If you didn't use the butler is the tipping still expected? Do you tip both the room stewart and the butler? How does the butler service in a suite compare to that in an M or C class suite? We often stay at sandals resorts with fantastic butler service, can anyone compare land to ship butler service? We did have a Butler. He wore a tuxedo with tails. He delivered our fruit and appetizers every afternoon. If you were not in your room or you had the “do not disturb” sign in your door, he did not leave them. 26. Perks for suite passengers? DVDs in suites? New sky suite, if anyone stays in one, please let us know comments and pics if possible. N/A to us. 27. Is there a self service laundry on board? No 28. Is the Journey accessible for wheelchairs? We saw several wheel chairs and they didn’t seem to have any problems. Entertainment and activities 29. Entertainment? Ballroom Dancing venue? Big Band Night? The Journey Orchestra did play Swing Band on Saturday night, and Dance Band on Tuesday evening. 30. Is there a disco on board? (oh please say YES!) Yes, in the Looking Glass Lounge 31. Aerobics classes in fitness center? fee and no fee? There are Aerobic classes; don’t know if there is a fee. 32. Any Spa experiences? Was there a steam room? Nice Showers? How was the massage? N/A to us. 33. Any yoga classes on board, free or for a fee. Yes, Yoga and Pilates; $10.00 fee 34. Was there a craps table in the casino and, if yes, what are the minimums and odds? N/A to us 35. Just read on the Quest post that the library will only be a bar at night and still used as the library during the day. Is smoking allowed in that room then? If so, did it reek with smoke during the day? Michael’s Club is a library during the day, and a bar at night. No smoking allowed at any time. 36. What kind of activities do they have on sea days? What are some activities, places on the ship not to miss? There are several types of trivia games; Mask making for Party Gras White night; Movies; Ping Pong; Bingo; Wine Appreciation Seminar; Country Line Dancing; Karaoke; Battle of the sexes; There was daily Catholic Mass at 8:00am every day, and on Friday there was a Jewish Sabbath Service at 5:15pm. 37. Kids program. Do they have one? Is there any kids designated lounge or activity area? (Counterpoint – Are kids annoying in this cruise?) Yes they did have a kids program, it was held in the Looking Glass starboard. Kids were not annoying. 38. Swimming pool hours? Are there enough chairs by the pool for everyone? How was the pool area during the day as far as stupid intrusions go, i.e. daft games!!! Hopefully they leave folks in peace apart from...do they still do a sorbet parade? Pools were open from 7:00am to 8:00pm. There seemed to be enough chairs. I don’t sit in the sun, so it looked OK to me. There were only 2 or 3 pool intrusions. No sorbet parade. 39. Is the pool / whirlpool accessible for physically challenged individuals? Do not know. 40. How were the shore excursions? Do not know, as we did not do any ship excursions. 41. Any and all information about the golf program for Bermuda on board?. N/A to us. __________________ Arlene & Jim Oops did not mean to quote you. That was a very informative post. You nentioned a mask making for a mardi gras night. I never know in advance about any theme nights. Were there several and how do I learn about them- for any cruise line since I seem to go on all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjgrammy Posted June 5, 2007 #122 Share Posted June 5, 2007 They had a mask making party for the "Party Gras White Night Dance Party" which was held on Wednesday night at 10:45pm. Price of admission was to wear something white, and bring mask or they would paint you face. This was the same night that the street fair was held in Hamilton, and you could also get your face painted by one of the Bermudians. This was held in the Looking Glass lounge. We did not go, as it was so late, but I had fun making the mask. There was also a Rock and roll night on Saturday, the first night out. The staff all wore clothes of the sixties (poodle skirts).:D Arlene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomewhereBeyondTheSea Posted June 7, 2007 #123 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Does anyone have pictures of the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaNC Posted June 7, 2007 #124 Share Posted June 7, 2007 I posted these when I first returned http://picasaweb.google.com/spengle (click on Journey). I will be posting more later in the week. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomewhereBeyondTheSea Posted June 7, 2007 #125 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Thanks so much:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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