Lovetocruise2002 Posted October 28, 2019 Report Posted October 28, 2019 4 hours ago, heffy2 said: We went on an RCI tour, which was the first time I’ve done a ship tour since Alaska in 1998. We went on the Acadia Nation Park/Lobster lunch tour, and it was great. We're headed there in July. Debated between the one you did and the Ultimate Island Experience. We booked the Island Experience instead. This is one of the ports that we are most excited for, mainly because it is very different from what we are used to. heffy2 1 Quote
heffy2 Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Posted October 28, 2019 It was a really nice tour, and the history of Bar Harbor and Acadia’s creation was fascinating. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote
heffy2 Posted October 29, 2019 Author Report Posted October 29, 2019 Good morning! We have a late morning arrival in St John today, so I’m going back to sleep for a bit, lol. ellcee, JLMoran and JohnK6404 3 Quote
monctonguy Posted October 29, 2019 Report Posted October 29, 2019 Welcome to NB!....today is sunny and cool...frost on the car this morning to scrape off... But sunny and 55 today...so not a bad end of Oct day to be honest...enjoy Saint John! WAAAYTOOO, JLMoran and heffy2 3 Quote
heffy2 Posted October 29, 2019 Author Report Posted October 29, 2019 Thanks so much @monctonguy! I’m really excited, and it looks beautiful coming in to the harbor right now. monctonguy 1 Quote
heffy2 Posted October 29, 2019 Author Report Posted October 29, 2019 We’re starting our approach to the harbor, it’s friggin’ gorgeous. JLMoran, monctonguy, JohnK6404 and 1 other 4 Quote
heffy2 Posted October 29, 2019 Author Report Posted October 29, 2019 I’m sitting here in the solarium enjoying breakfast, and the couple sitting next to me is repeating a familiar refrain onboard this morning. There ya a little issue tendering last night in Bar Harbor. A large well developed around 4:30, and tendering had to stop for about an hour and a half. I heard the local tender guys from my balcony saying that there were over 1200 people waiting. Now, the conspiracy theory’s are in full force. The people next to me believe it was Royals fault for not being prepared for the volume of people with walkers and canes! Lovetocruise2002, JLMoran and monctonguy 3 Quote
Vwjo Posted October 30, 2019 Report Posted October 30, 2019 How popular is this sailing? Do you know if it was full capacity? It's on my one of my really need to do someday list. Especially this time of the year♡! Quote
heffy2 Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Posted October 30, 2019 I don’t think this sailing is full, but I’ll have to ask at guest services. The bartenders have been talking about what a slow cruise this is for them, but I haven’t seen a drink card yet. Vwjo 1 Quote
heffy2 Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Posted October 30, 2019 Saint Johns yesterday was so great. We took a cab over to reversing falls. We started at the lower park and walked up and across the bridge. ellcee, Deedeelynn, JohnK6404 and 1 other 4 Quote
heffy2 Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Posted October 30, 2019 After crossing the bridge, in the name of research, we had to stop at the restaurant. The seafood chowder wasn’t as good as the stuff we tried in Portland the other day, and it definitely wasn’t worth the $15 price tag, but I was prepared for that. Vwjo, JohnK6404, JLMoran and 2 others 5 Quote
heffy2 Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Posted October 30, 2019 iFly was so, so much fun! JLMoran, MaryS and Mrs. RoyalMoyal 1 2 Quote
heffy2 Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Posted October 30, 2019 Today is day 7 and our second sea day. I’m still surprised how well this ship handles crowds. I’m going to try and get in to We Will Rock You at 2:30, even though I have it reserved for 6:30. We’ll see how that goes. Right now, just hanging in the Pub. Deedeelynn, JLMoran, JohnK6404 and 2 others 5 Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted October 30, 2019 Report Posted October 30, 2019 When you go in to watch WWRY, look on either side of the stage at the enclosed alcoves. That is where the band sits. I find it fascinating to watch the band, knowing that there is no conductor there with them. The conductor is actually in ANOTHER area and the band is watching him on CCTV from a screen that is facing the stage above the balcony. JLMoran and heffy2 2 Quote
heffy2 Posted October 31, 2019 Author Report Posted October 31, 2019 Just got to watch a bunch of guys from housekeeping and laundry play soccer at Seaplex. They’re damn good! Lovetocruise2002, Big Tule, monctonguy and 4 others 6 1 Quote
heffy2 Posted October 31, 2019 Author Report Posted October 31, 2019 Good morning from a cold, gray Halifax! Hopefully the showers hold off for about 5 hours. This morning was a bit interesting with a code Alpha right in the middle of the Captains good morning message. Hopefully the guest with the medical issue is ok. Of course this delayed the clearance of the ship, which caused people to be very sultry. Lovetocruise2002 and JLMoran 2 Quote
monctonguy Posted October 31, 2019 Report Posted October 31, 2019 Lots of rain here today....but very mild. I think Halifax isn't supposed to get much more than some off/on showers today. Enjoy exploring....lots to do and see in the Halifax area.... heffy2 1 Quote
heffy2 Posted October 31, 2019 Author Report Posted October 31, 2019 It’s a little wet, but I’ve really enjoyed walking around. We explored the Maritime Museum, which was really cool, especially the second floor with the Cunard and Titanic displays. Now we’re just walking around Grafton street. Hoping to stop at Garrisons Brewing on the way back to the ship Deedeelynn, JLMoran, monctonguy and 3 others 6 Quote
JLMoran Posted October 31, 2019 Report Posted October 31, 2019 42 minutes ago, heffy2 said: I knew poutine was a big thing in Canada, but an actual "poutinerie"?? That just seems excessive. stephenkurucz and monctonguy 2 Quote
monctonguy Posted October 31, 2019 Report Posted October 31, 2019 oh they have some good poutine's there!!!!...and I hope he got a chance to try a "donair" while in NS...some of the best around are in Halifax...at "pizza corner".... stephenkurucz and heffy2 2 Quote
heffy2 Posted October 31, 2019 Author Report Posted October 31, 2019 We made it to Garrison Brewing, and I sat and relaxed while my mom looked in the shops at the pier. Now we’re back aboard the ship, having a little downtime before our first Wonderland experience tonight. Happy Halloween everyone! JLMoran, Deedeelynn, Big Tule and 1 other 4 Quote
heffy2 Posted October 31, 2019 Author Report Posted October 31, 2019 JLMoran, Lovetocruise2002, monctonguy and 1 other 4 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted October 31, 2019 Report Posted October 31, 2019 3 hours ago, monctonguy said: oh they have some good poutine's there!!!!...and I hope he got a chance to try a "donair" while in NS...some of the best around are in Halifax...at "pizza corner".... Can you name specific places? We are looking for a donair and poutine place. Since you're a local, I would love to hear your opinion. Quote
heffy2 Posted November 1, 2019 Author Report Posted November 1, 2019 So, just a quick update, captain just mentioned ten min ago before we departed, that around 1-3am we’ll encounter 50 knot winds and 20 foot seas until around 11 am tomorrow. I’m currently in Wonderland for the first time and am blown away! JLMoran, Lovetocruise2002, ellcee and 3 others 6 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 1, 2019 Report Posted November 1, 2019 What’s the plastic bag thing in the last pic? We have never encountered that one yet in Wonderland. Quote
heffy2 Posted November 1, 2019 Author Report Posted November 1, 2019 6 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: What’s the plastic bag thing in the last pic? We have never encountered that one yet in Wonderland. It’s what the Halibut is cooked in. JLMoran and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote
heffy2 Posted November 1, 2019 Author Report Posted November 1, 2019 Thank you @Matt for this blog and the podcast, it’s the only reason I’m here. This is one of my best cruises out of 27 so far! WAAAYTOOO, Big Tule, ellcee and 2 others 5 Quote
JLMoran Posted November 1, 2019 Report Posted November 1, 2019 Glad you enjoyed Wonderland! How did you like the beef terroir? And "The World", of course! Quote
monctonguy Posted November 1, 2019 Report Posted November 1, 2019 Hope its not too bad today for you...gusts of 50-60mph since yesterday here and till later today....all along the east coast I believe.... Quote
heffy2 Posted November 1, 2019 Author Report Posted November 1, 2019 Good morning from a very comfy, rocking and rolling Anthem of the Seas! If I didn’t live in the west, I’d always sail out of Cape Liberty. I LOVE how this ship handles slight seas like this. Lovetocruise2002, JLMoran, Big Tule and 5 others 2 1 5 Quote
heffy2 Posted November 2, 2019 Author Report Posted November 2, 2019 Good morning! We’re in American Icon for debark breakfast. As soon as I get home I’ll fill in the missing details of our last night onboard. We have a late flight, so we’re in the last debark group. Skigoofy, JLMoran, Lovetocruise2002 and 1 other 4 Quote
Big Tule Posted November 6, 2019 Report Posted November 6, 2019 Thought you might like this photo captured in Nova Scotia, Canada, by Chris Holmes PRebecca, JLMoran, monctonguy and 4 others 2 5 Quote
YOLO Posted November 6, 2019 Report Posted November 6, 2019 @heffy2 Sorry I did not contribute to this blog. Ceil and I had a great time on this cruise though. We were mostly in the Solarium. I'll check my camera pics (not yet downloaded) to see if I have anything interesting to add here. We usually "disconnect" on our cruises and pretty much stay off-line. This is actually the first time I am seeing this. Thanks for your blog work! I wish I had been following... heffy2 1 Quote
heffy2 Posted November 6, 2019 Author Report Posted November 6, 2019 5 hours ago, YOLO said: @heffy2 Sorry I did not contribute to this blog. Ceil and I had a great time on this cruise though. We were mostly in the Solarium. I'll check my camera pics (not yet downloaded) to see if I have anything interesting to add here. We usually "disconnect" on our cruises and pretty much stay off-line. This is actually the first time I am seeing this. Thanks for your blog work! I wish I had been following... I'm sure I walked by you many times! I was up there at arrival, or in the afternoon, either at the bar or in the hot tub. It was an amazing cruise!! YOLO 1 Quote
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