MaryS

Just received an obc of $25 for the St Kitts excursion where the train broke down .  Might have to have lunch at Le Grand Bistro tomorrow.

Here are pictures of some of the bars and restaurants 

The Club:  some shows, trivia and other games

World Class Bar:  scotch and whiskey specialties 

Raw on 5:  seafood and sushi (cost extra)

Fine Cut: steak house (cost extra)

Craft Social: sports bar and also serves pub food for a fee

32 minutes ago, GregD said:

I'm petty enough that I would have made them move their towel, you don't need another lounger just to hold your crap, and plopped my butt down, and then just be awkward enough to make them uncomfortable, or want to move

It was too cold and windy there today so I moved to the Rooftop Garden 

45 minutes ago, She Sails Away said:

Do you have a favorite hangout spot on the ship?

I try to stay in the shade deck 15 facing the main pool.  Usually where the 2 vintages are but they hogged all 4 chairs so I’m behind them.

Dinner was back in the Normandie dining room.  This is my favorite dining room.  Food is good and service is wonderful.  I had Caesar salad and beef sirloin en croute.  The beef was fantastic (almost forgot to take a picture but remembered as I was starting to cut it).

after dinner of to another show.  This was in The Club which reminds me of a mini Music Hall.  The show was Smoke & Ivories.  Another fantastic show.  Then it was off to the Theater to see the headliner singer who was pretty good.  Now I’m sitting up in Oceanview Cafe eating some late night dessert.

Day 5: St Kitts

Went on the scenic railway tour as mentioned earlier.  After sitting on the broken train for an hour they fixed it and we were on our way again.  The tour was okay but I was bored.  All the vintages were complaining the whole time.  They wanted their money back because we broke down.  Omg they get cranky when it’s past their lunchtime .

there were 2 other ships in port.  The MSC Seaside & Explorer of the Seas

24 minutes ago, MaryS said:

Okay jumping ahead to today St Kitts-  I am on a Celebrity excursion scenic railway tour and not even half way the train is having a “malfunction”.  We’ve been sitting here for more than 30 minutes.  On the plus side the is a great breeze and we’re in the shades and free drinks  

We are back up and running ( for now)

Back to day 4.  Went to another show in the main theater “Awakening”.  It was very good.

At 10:45 there was a deck party “Ascent after dark: shine the night”.  It was fun.

Okay jumping ahead to today St Kitts-  I am on a Celebrity excursion scenic railway tour and not even half way the train is having a “malfunction”.  We’ve been sitting here for more than 30 minutes.  On the plus side the is a great breeze and we’re in the shades and free drinks  

1 minute ago, She Sails Away said:

That beach looks amazing!

It was and it wasn’t that crowded.  Just the Celebrity excursion.

Once again I had lunch up in Oceanview.  Just a salad.  Tried some of the desserts but they have been very underwhelming.  Always leave with my scoop of ice cream and chocolate sprinkles .

Dinner tonight was in the Cypress dining room.  Had the spinach turn over and short ribs.  The short ribs were phenomenal.  Might have to go back again.

Day 4- Tortola

I did a Celebrity excursion to Long Bay Beach (which was really just transportation).  Spent about 2 hours there which is all I can handle in the sun anyway.  Nothing was included but 2 chairs and an umbrella cost $25.  There was also food and drinks available for a cost.  The beach and water were wonderful.  

Went to the 10:45 show at Eden (past @asquared17bed time).  I think they are trying to use Eden like Royal uses 270 for small shows but they really don’t have the room.  The show was great and I had a really good seat.

17 minutes ago, PPPJJ-GCVAB said:

“Ummm yes, excuse me but….I’m cruising SOLO for a reason…emphasis on SOLO!!!   Please find yourselves another table thank you very much!”    

These were the type of people that whatever you said would just go in one ear and out the other.  Freezing them out bothers them more.  They just wanted someone to listen to their problems.

25 minutes ago, Neesa said:

Ugh, I feel for you! There is something to be said for glorious alone time, I'm not sure I would have been as gracious as you, nope sorry waiting for my crew. By now..., please feel free to keep that extra chair as well.

I froze them out and they left after finishing their drinks.  I left a little while later .

I’m in the martini bar and have been here for an hour at my own little table.  The place is packed.  These 2 vintages didn’t like the table they were at and decided to have the waiter move another chair to my table then ask me after they settle in if it’s okay.  Really I don’t feel like socializing with them.  So I’m ignoring them.  I’m usually very friendly but I’m not on the mood tonight. Now they’re complaining about the band. Help!!!!

Day 3- San Juan

. Didn’t get up until 8 had breakfast up in the Oceanview.  Hung out up at the Rooftop Garden watching the pickleball tournament. OMG these people take their pickleball seriously .  Had lunch also at the Oceanview (I’m so boring ).  We docked at 2:30 (scheduled for 3:30) I got off around 3 and walked to the fort along the waterfront.  It was a hot day but the walk felt good.  Dinner was at the Cosmopolitan and I forgot to take a picture of the menu and food.  I had corn soup and chicken saltimbocca.  Service seemed a little impersonal and food was so so.

10 minutes ago, SweetPea said:

Interesting! They do have a bar there too, right? I'm envisioning people getting bumped with that cart like the poor aisle people on airplanes!

There is a bar at the far end.  I have seen a few people walk right into the cart

22 minutes ago, asquared17 said:

i personally use vintage to refer to 80s and above 

Thank god.  I have plenty of years to go

@She Sails Away deck 6 forward elevators still stinks like sewage 

There was another show at 10:45 in Eden.  Eden reminds me of 270 but a little more up class.  They do 3 shows in Eden but really don’t have the room.  Pictures aren’t that great because I was seated behind where they were performing.

Some pictures from the show 

1 hour ago, PPPJJ-GCVAB said:

Wow definitely looks like an older crowd on this ship!  Or perhaps just the older folks enjoy theatre?

Definitely an older crowd.  Lots of walkers and scooters.  I was at the 9:30 show and that was standing room.  I think the average age is around 75.

Off to the theatre to see the Residency show.  More to come.

Dinner at Tuscan dining room.  Didn’t have a reservation had to wait about 15 minutes.  Not to bad.  I did take a picture of the menu but again forgot to take pictures of the food .