johnjen Posted May 28, 2008 #901 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I was thinking starboard and typed port! How could I do that?! My drink of the day when off the ship was also gin.... in a Tom Collins. I was holed up (way up) in the directories as a FCT. Never made the Med, as scuttlebutt was that our ship had a hairline crack in the hull and had to stay in the Carib because it couldn't withstand the crossing again. We'd watch divers go down and check it out between cruises. My brother was also in the Navy and was stationed in the Azores for a while. Not to sway topic here denb, but what ships were you on, and what time period? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denb Posted May 28, 2008 #902 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Just one ship... USS Boxer - LPH4, out of Norfolk. As for time frame, one of the shipmates in my company survived the Forrestal fire a couple years earlier. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnjen Posted May 29, 2008 #903 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I bet that the Boxer hung out over on pier 2. Not much had changed in that area where my ship, USS Charleston (LKA-113) was often berthed. We're going down that way in July and the base is a most likely spot for us to visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denb Posted May 29, 2008 #904 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Yes, I'm sure it was 2 as I remember it was the 2nd from the end. We rode past it on Carnival Victory back in '03 out of Norfolk. It looked quite different from my long ago memories. Back on topic (Sorry for the temporary hijack everyone.) What is everyone's speculation on the "Relaxation Lounge" on the fore of the Penthouse Deck? Is it part of the Spa/Aquaclass benefits? It's right below the Spa Verandah, so do you think access to the Relaxation Lounge will be from there? Maybe I missed something, but I don't recall any description of it and it's not listed under 'Lounges, Bars & Clubs' on the web site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schplinky Posted May 29, 2008 #905 Share Posted May 29, 2008 It's listed in the Aqua Class benefits. If it's like the relaxation lounge on Enchanment, it will be a bunnch of chairs with a nice view of the ocean. It could be a nice place to read a book. I think the access will be directly from the corridor of AQ cabins, using your room key. I would guess there will be juices and teas, like in the AQ rooms themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schplinky Posted May 29, 2008 #906 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Wow, I can't believe the ship is now being delivered three weeks early. that's a big change! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MVPinBoynton Posted May 29, 2008 #907 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Wow, I can't believe the ship is now being delivered three weeks early. that's a big change! Great!! Maybe they will have some mini trips to nowhere we can jump on. Since we live only 45 minutes from Port Everglades, that would be just awesome. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcmarc2 Posted May 29, 2008 #908 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Makes me wonder how much earlier Equinox and Eclipse will debut! Seems like the shipyards are getting so efficient that if one wants to be on an inaugural, one may want to keep the month prior available and not get too far ahead with booking air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schplinky Posted May 29, 2008 #909 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Makes me wonder how much earlier Equinox and Eclipse will debut! Seems like the shipyards are getting so efficient that if one wants to be on an inaugural, one may want to keep the month prior available and not get too far ahead with booking air. I think they build more "spare" time in the first of a class, although you're right, Equinox is already under construction, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schplinky Posted May 29, 2008 #910 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Great!! Maybe they will have some mini trips to nowhere we can jump on. Since we live only 45 minutes from Port Everglades, that would be just awesome. :) Nah, it's three more one-week sailings. Apparently, the ones the first of Dec are quite reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrencantwait Posted May 29, 2008 #911 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I think they build more "spare" time in the first of a class, although you're right, Equinox is already under construction, too. I'm sure a lot of it has to due with padding the time schedule and improved efficiency. But, I also zipped over to the Cape Liberty Cruise Port schedule. Previously, they had about 5 days of inaugural activities scheduled before it sailed down to Ft. Lauderdale. Looks like those have been pulled off the calendar now. Sad for those of us in the Northeast that were hoping to possibly get a sneak peak or even wrangle up an invite. :( Though I AM happy that they are making good progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MVPinBoynton Posted May 29, 2008 #912 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Nah, it's three more one-week sailings. Apparently, the ones the first of Dec are quite reasonable. Are you trying to mess up my dreams?:D If I wish real hard, maybe there will be some short ones. RCCL has done it regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schplinky Posted May 29, 2008 #913 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I'm sure a lot of it has to due with padding the time schedule and improved efficiency. But, I also zipped over to the Cape Liberty Cruise Port schedule. Previously, they had about 5 days of inaugural activities scheduled before it sailed down to Ft. Lauderdale. Looks like those have been pulled off the calendar now. Sad for those of us in the Northeast that were hoping to possibly get a sneak peak or even wrangle up an invite. :( Though I AM happy that they are making good progress. Maybe they can add the NYC days back in on the revised schedule? They certainly will want press for this new ship and class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 29, 2008 #914 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Hi:) The price for the Dec 7th sailing is too good to pass up:D I had originally booked her for January and then cancelled it. Booked a 4 nighter on Infinity for Dec 3rd but just transferred that to this one~even for a solo the pricing is terrific:) my little ole inside cabin and all;) I must admit I am excited to be sailing a brand new ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madelinerose Posted May 29, 2008 #915 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Yay! Good for you, Lois! First person in the brand new bed. Sounds great! :D We're waiting for the Equinox...sadly, no cruises for a while. :( Hi:)The price for the Dec 7th sailing is too good to pass up:D I had originally booked her for January and then cancelled it. Booked a 4 nighter on Infinity for Dec 3rd but just transferred that to this one~even for a solo the pricing is terrific:) my little ole inside cabin and all;) I must admit I am excited to be sailing a brand new ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 30, 2008 #916 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Yay! Good for you, Lois! First person in the brand new bed. Sounds great! :D We're waiting for the Equinox...sadly, no cruises for a while. :( First person?:confused: nope.....I think her Inaugural will be sold out:) so someone will have been in my cabin already.;) The Inaugural was moved up to November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinelyCruising Posted May 30, 2008 #917 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Lois - How cool is that!!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madelinerose Posted May 30, 2008 #918 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Oops, sorry, my bad. I knew this...not sure what I was thinking. Well, enjoy anyway. ;) First person?:confused: nope.....I think her Inaugural will be sold out:) so someone will have been in my cabin already.;) The Inaugural was moved up to November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinelyCruising Posted May 30, 2008 #919 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Some body's been sleeping in my bed. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 30, 2008 #920 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Lois - How cool is that!!!:) Hi FC:) yes....hopefully everything will go as scheduled;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinelyCruising Posted May 30, 2008 #921 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Fingers crossed kid and I think you will love it!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schplinky Posted May 30, 2008 #922 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Hi:)The price for the Dec 7th sailing is too good to pass up:D I had originally booked her for January and then cancelled it. Booked a 4 nighter on Infinity for Dec 3rd but just transferred that to this one~even for a solo the pricing is terrific:) my little ole inside cabin and all;) I must admit I am excited to be sailing a brand new ship! YAY!!!!!!!! It is incredible what it's gonig for. I'm really excited for you and hope you share LOTS of details. Of course, I also hope you like it so much you join us on the Equinox TA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellebaby Posted May 30, 2008 #923 Share Posted May 30, 2008 We booked the Nov. 30 sailing. Love those prices. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 30, 2008 #924 Share Posted May 30, 2008 YAY!!!!!!!! It is incredible what it's gonig for. I'm really excited for you and hope you share LOTS of details. Of course, I also hope you like it so much you join us on the Equinox TA! Hi Lee:) those TA's are never good for me. That thing called WORK always gets in the way:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinelyCruising Posted May 30, 2008 #925 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Guess what??? The ITINERARIES have all been changed for the spring '09 cruises! Our cruise is no longer Tortola and Labadee.:eek: Time to make some phone calls!!! Edit: The face page shows different itineraries, the exact date still shows the itinerary I booked. Too much confusion. Must make calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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