Roll Call Zuiderdam October 27, 2007

[NYCBeach]

I'm with you on that.

[frequent cruiser jock]

I try to convince Danny to go on Regent next spring...you said you like it...right!

[cruisebax]

I'm not bringing a lot of swimsuits but promise to make a splash!

[NYCBeach]

Wonderful and so colorful! Hope you have to match every suit. Looking forward to meeting you both.

 

Rick

[cruisebax]

[NYCBeach]

I just realized you've sailed on this ship before. You must have liked it--what was the best part--or what made you want to sail on her again?

[frequent cruiser jock]

Can I borrow 1 Cap from you???? Propably looks very nice with my "Mochino" Bikini!

[NYCBeach]

Well we're certainly going to see a lot more of you than you're going to see of me.!

[frequent cruiser jock]

Well we're certainly going to see a lot more of you than you're going to see of me.!

 

What do you mean by that??? Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[frequent cruiser jock]

By the way...You should all come with me on December 3rd on the Inaugrual Transatlantic of the "IT" Girl Norwegian Gem! She must be the best in the world right now! Fares stard at $299! I got a 770sqf Suite to myself (Danny can't go)!

[frequent cruiser jock]

Guys....did you see the Weather Forcast for our cruise??? I guess I will take some swim shorts out! Saturday its rain, Thunderstorms and high winds and I checked the Islands, too...the weather will more or less follow us the whole cruise! Do you think they have tanning beds on the ship??? I'm white as a ghost and want some color......!!!!!

[cruisebax]

Hello Rick,

 

We took our first cruise on the Zuiderdam two years ago for Matt's birthday. We thought the sevice was top notch, our steward was wonderful and the food and drinks were great. The bedding was nice and we had an Aft veranda cabin we loved.

 

We were not sure what to expect as novices and we traveled with another couple. We were looking for relaxtion, and found it.

There are very little announcements made but also very little activities planned. We made our own fun and met some nice people while on board.

 

For our second cruise we took Celebrity Millennium (which I prefer) but this Zuiderdam sailing was at a time when it was easy for us to take off work before the holidays started. We had also not been to any of the ports. That coupled with the fact that we knew what were in for, made us book this trip. Our travel agent convinced me to give up our VA aft cabin to upgrade to a SZ guarantee. I hope I won't regret that decision.

I hope the extra cabin room will make up for lack of sun on our deck and noise potenial from the Lido restaurant.

 

Please let know if I can answer any other questions.

Lynn

[NYCBeach]

Hi Lynn,

 

Thanks for the info. Marcus and I have emailed back and forth as well and it sounds like we are all in the same position-- a really well-priced cruise that came at the right time. I am expecting a very relaxing time and booked the SZ guarantee feeling that if worse came to worse and I really didn't like my fellow travellers, I could always hole up there or on the balcony. I got 8084 and I recently got a response to my post from someone who had been in 8086 and had nothing but good things to say about the location. There shouldn't be a lot of noise from the Lido because 8084 is under a table seating area sop they won't be arranging deck chairs over your head. I am a little diappointed about the overhang but when I asked if I could move, I was told they were sold out. Anyway, we shall see. My other concern is seating in the dining room. I actually asked if I could have a table for one. I have a strange feeling that that request won't be honored. I did book two Pinnacle Grill reservations for 1. Well, it should be interesting and I look forward to meeting you both.

 

Best,

 

Rick

[frequent cruiser jock]

Hello Rick,

 

We took our first cruise on the Zuiderdam two years ago for Matt's birthday. We thought the sevice was top notch, our steward was wonderful and the food and drinks were great. The bedding was nice and we had an Aft veranda cabin we loved.

 

We were not sure what to expect as novices and we traveled with another couple. We were looking for relaxtion, and found it.

There are very little announcements made but also very little activities planned. We made our own fun and met some nice people while on board.

 

For our second cruise we took Celebrity Millennium (which I prefer) but this Zuiderdam sailing was at a time when it was easy for us to take off work before the holidays started. We had also not been to any of the ports. That coupled with the fact that we knew what were in for, made us book this trip. Our travel agent convinced me to give up our VA aft cabin to upgrade to a SZ guarantee. I hope I won't regret that decision.

I hope the extra cabin room will make up for lack of sun on our deck and noise potenial from the Lido restaurant.

 

Please let know if I can answer any other questions.

Lynn

 

Lynn,

 

You will be happy with your almost midship location, since we will have high force winds, high swell and bad weather getting out of Fort Lauderdale.

 

It will be very relaxing, but not more! Can't wait!

 

Marcus

[frequent cruiser jock]

Hi Lynn,

 

Thanks for the info. Marcus and I have emailed back and forth as well and it sounds like we are all in the same position-- a really well-priced cruise that came at the right time. I am expecting a very relaxing time and booked the SZ guarantee feeling that if worse came to worse and I really didn't like my fellow travellers, I could always hole up there or on the balcony. I got 8084 and I recently got a response to my post from someone who had been in 8086 and had nothing but good things to say about the location. There shouldn't be a lot of noise from the Lido because 8084 is under a table seating area sop they won't be arranging deck chairs over your head. I am a little diappointed about the overhang but when I asked if I could move, I was told they were sold out. Anyway, we shall see. My other concern is seating in the dining room. I actually asked if I could have a table for one. I have a strange feeling that that request won't be honored. I did book two Pinnacle Grill reservations for 1. Well, it should be interesting and I look forward to meeting you both.

 

Best,

 

Rick

 

Rick,

There are NO tables for 1, especially not on a fully booked cruise. You will mostly ending up on a bigger table for 5! Will see when we get there...same with us a table for 2! I hate seatings!

The good thing...there is always the possibility to change or put a chair to our table.

Marcus

[frequent cruiser jock]

Ok guys...I'm more or less off here! I will see you in our Suite after Boat Drill!!!

 

Can NOT wait anymore!

King Marcus

[NYCBeach]

Safe travels to you Marcus. See you in 7066 right after life boat drill. All best.

 

Rick.

[frequent cruiser jock]

IT IS RAINING IN FLORIDA!!! LIKE CRAZY!!! See you all tomorrow!