CGTLH Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 Figured a day late (and a month late in some cases) is better than nothing... Booked itinerary is as follows: Tampa, Sea day, Cozumel, Sea day, finally back in Tampa. This is the same run that @Mattdid last month and I decided to crash his anniversary sailing. So a forewarning, due to not doing a LIVEish on that sailing I'll be throwing in some of the pictures I took on that sailing. For these that are new to reading my LIVEish. Check out my previous one to get an idea of what fine quality work I produce: Lovetocruise2002 and ellcee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 I get to relive the good times. Jealous I can't be on this sailing too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 Start off with some Day 1 reporting. Arrived at the port around noon with not much traffic. Only major slowdown was trying to reach the drop off area, the self parking line was starting to block the turn off. Would say from drop off to ship on took about 15 minutes with the biggest slow down entering the terminal for security screening. Folks, please have your documents and ID ready before reaching the door. Rooms opened right a 1 pm on the dot (will post pictures later). Will add something new, week prior I got an email from the Concierge (staying in a Grand Suite) with a "priority" luggage tag. I will admit to seeing several bags already delivered with these tags on them, sure I also saw some non priority bags as well. My experience, didn't see my bag until after the muster drill. After checking out the room and headed up to the Solarium Bar. While there I helped finish off a bottle of Kraken. This time around they had a replacement on hand (sorry again last month @Matt). Muster drill added a small sense of humor when talking about the ships toilet system. They kindly asked, among other things, not to flush marshmallows, wedding rings, or small children. Around 6:15 pm we passed under the Sunshine Skyway Bridge After passing under the bridge headed down to Windjammer for some recon. Tonights action station was a stir fry with a theme station of Cuban. For dessert it was pie. Plus some other selections One thing I did notice was a new dart board in the Pub Also the wireless AP upgrade project seems to be completed. No more various parts seen in that area of deck 12. FlowBro Ty, JLMoran, Matt and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 (edited) Currently at the Suite and Pinnacle reception. Much different format that September and a lot less crowded. Maybe 20-25 in attendance. Getting left at the tables are small plates of canapes and petit fours. --Added in pictures Edited October 26, 2018 by CGTLH Added in pictures Guy Gadwa and Lovetocruise2002 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 Following. Memories from my time on Brilliance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 2 hours ago, CGTLH said: Currently at the Suite and Pinnacle reception. Much different format that September and a lot less crowded. Maybe 20-25 in attendance. Getting left at the tables are small plates of canapes and petit fours. As often as I have been in a full suite I have never received an invitation to a Suites/Pinnacle reception. Not that I am aware of, anyway. It is probably not something that we would jump to go to anyway but I cannot recall ever getting such an invitation - not even when we have been Star Class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 3 hours ago, CGTLH said: 3 hours ago, CGTLH said: One thing I did notice was a new dart board in the Pub Much needed. Last month that thing looked like it was used for target practice by guns instead of darts. JLMoran 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 11 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: As often as I have been in a full suite I have never received an invitation to a Suites/Pinnacle reception. Not that I am aware of, anyway. It is probably not something that we would jump to go to anyway but I cannot recall ever getting such an invitation - not even when we have been Star Class. Really? We got invite on Rhapsody and Brilliance this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 21 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: As often as I have been in a full suite I have never received an invitation to a Suites/Pinnacle reception. Not that I am aware of, anyway. It is probably not something that we would jump to go to anyway but I cannot recall ever getting such an invitation - not even when we have been Star Class. Know on Oasis they would hold a reception. Harmony it was sail away on the helipad, think the same on Allure. Recall on Freedom they held something in Chops that was along the lines of a taste of the speciality venues. Anthem something was going to be held but don't think it was held. Don't recall what was done on other ships. This case the invite was hidden away in the "Suite Life" folder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 16 minutes ago, CGTLH said: This case the invite was hidden away in the "Suite Life" folder. Interesting. We rarely look in this folder. Maybe we missed it in the past. Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 After the Suite and Pinnacle reception (that post has been updated with some pictures) wondered around a bit and wound up in the Schooner Bar where I've spent most of my afternoon just talking. I have to say the ones on this class has to be the nicest, open feeling with great views. Also jumped over real quick to grab a shot of the Colony Club plus one of the Billiard tables (self leveling feature was none functional). Skigoofy, Lovetocruise2002, Guy Gadwa and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 Next time on Brilliance have to spend more time at the bar in the back of the Colony Club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 28 minutes ago, Matt said: Next time on Brilliance have to spend more time at the bar in the back of the Colony Club Where else can you enjoy such refine beverages... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Posting some sunset photos before I continue on later... Sweety, Lovetocruise2002 and Guy Gadwa 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Real quick vent... Voom... Don't know if it is the crowd on board or what. So far I'll have to say Voom hasn't been the greatest. Worked much better in September. This time around it hasn't felt as responsive, trying to do a speed test. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Nice to see some decorations being setup for Halloween. Last year from what I recall on Oasis it was a one day deal when it came to decorating. Lovetocruise2002 and Guy Gadwa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 21 hours ago, CGTLH said: Where else can you enjoy such refine beverages... I have no recollection of this photo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 47 minutes ago, Matt said: I have no recollection of this photo... Side semi related: Starquest Bar isn't spinning this sailing. Apparently it is broken right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Catching up from last night... Delivered to the room was this decadent creation. Can't recall the exact flavor, either way it was a nice sized treat. On the Windjammer Recon front. Selections to night were Caribbean Night, Thai Corner, with the action station being freshly made waffles, and for the other dessert selection cupcakes. Plus the other hot bar selections. Key standouts from the dining room menu were pork shanks and duck. Lovetocruise2002, Guy Gadwa and PrincipalTinker 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Transitioning over today... Had no plans for Cozumel. So I wound up getting off for a hour or so and walked around the areas around the port. Didn't bother taking my camera off so I'm recycling a picture taken last month. Getting back on the ship as previously mentioned the Halloween decorations had started to appear in the Centrum and other areas around the ship. As a FYI for those that might stay onboard. Only bars opened for most of the day were the R Bar in the Centrum and the Pool Bar. One major disappointment by many were no College football games being available to watch until later in the afternoon. All the Pub had on were reruns of the World Series... of Poker and a bar that wasn't open. Not sure what the outcome was, but I think a munity was going to be started due to a possible lack of showing of the Georgia Florida game. ellcee, Guy Gadwa and Lovetocruise2002 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 For those that like to track Top Tier stats Gold: 628 Platinum: 136 Emerald: 64 Diamond: 118 Diamond Plus: 58 Pinnacle: 8 Top Cruiser Points 822, 895, and 925? (think it was 925) Bonus: One cruiser 100 years old. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 2 hours ago, CGTLH said: Bonus: One cruiser 100 years old. I'll be there...but not anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, rjac said: I'll be there...but not anytime soon. Some clarification on the 100 year old cruiser. Didn't initially hear it but this was her first cruise. betatke1480, Lovetocruise2002, Baked Alaska and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, CGTLH said: Didn't initially hear it but this was her first cruise So.....what the hell was she waiting for? Some very serious OBC (on board credit)? Lovetocruise2002 and Baked Alaska 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 @Matt just a FYI, same gal on the piano at Schooner Bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Continuing on with Cozumel I could believe how clear it was on the water. Could see just about perfectly Playa del Carmen. Once again I was blessed with a brilliant sunset. After watching the sunset I headed over to Top Tier Party in the Colony Club. Other than the stats previously posted nothing more to report. Icon class was mentioned, but nothing noteworthy. Did have this great view... Guy Gadwa, ellcee, JLMoran and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Next up was Windjammer recon. Tonight was Mexican and Indian Night, action station was fresh made quesadillas, and dessert was "stuff in a cup". Finally the last hot bar station. Loved the touch of the lasagna in little single portion pots. Guy Gadwa, Sweety and Lovetocruise2002 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 One activity that was done today was kind of interesting. For the kids in Adventure Ocean the did an egg drop contest. They had to build a holder to protect an egg when dropped. First round was a drop from deck 6 to deck 4 followed by a drop from 11 to 4. Tie breaker was trying to land the closest to a target. Now for some random photos... Guy Gadwa, Matt, Lovetocruise2002 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Random information: Not sure if it the standard or what they happen to have on hand. Just noticed a can for Sacramento Bloody Mary mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Oddity: Left from terminal 6, returned to 3. With the series of cruises I've done since September officially I've started and returned to terminal 3. Picture updates will have to wait until later tonight once I get home. Could have done a 3 am posting. However for some reason my Voom purchase cut off exactly after 3 days. Paid Friday around 12:15 am (Waited a day and bought onboard, $13.99 total for Surf and Stream using Diamond Plus discount) and was cut off Monday around 12:15 am. Sitting on the ship until the "Please non consecutive guests get the #[email protected]% off" announcement is made. Already post cruise depression is setting in. Good thing I have another sailing in 19 days. SY GC 9:06 update: All tags have been called announcement 9:15 update: First GTFO announcement 9:20 update: Final GTFO announcement (If they made any other announcements, wouldn't know. I was being a good boy and left.) 9:28 update: Cleared Customs and Immigration Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 On 10/27/2018 at 6:03 PM, CGTLH said: Didn't bother taking my camera off so I'm recycling a picture taken last month. On 10/28/2018 at 12:08 AM, CGTLH said: @Matt just a FYI, same gal on the piano at Schooner Bar. JLMoran 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Thanks for sharing this live blog. I enjoyed reliving the good times (sober this time)! CGTLH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Gadwa Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Enjoyed your blog & photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 Jumping back in time and trying my best to wrap up this series... Earlier in the day I happened to notice some of the state of the art equipment for reporting current weather conditions. Sunset tonight wasn't the most spectacular. Still, any sunset at sea is spectacular when it is in first person. Also happened to notice that Majesty had been following along side. Figured I'd grab a quick shot of the very nice indoor Solarium. Entire sailing it was cool inside. Overall a great place to lay and relax. Quick photo of the pool deck. PrincipalTinker, Guy Gadwa and JLMoran 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 Sunday's Windjammer recon mission Tonight was USA and Filipino Corner, dessert was cake and donuts, action station was fresh made crepes . USA Corner Filipino Corner Other hot items Cakes (Staring a new one for @Sweety, Green Velvet Cake) Donuts (Yes @Sweety ,that is a Red Velvet Donut) Finally the crepe action station Lovetocruise2002, Sweety, Guy Gadwa and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 As things started to wind down on the final day one cruise highlight had to watched, The Quest. Helped out where I could, helpful having a gold colored card and first name Michael. Always fun listening to the explanation that a blue card with the word gold is not the same as a gold card. Once The Quest ended headed over to the Schooner Bar to enjoy some music and a few final beverages. Have to say again, love the Schooner Bar on the Radiance class ships. Time around no closing down the casino bar. But can say I got the last two slices of pizza offered on this cruise. PrincipalTinker, JLMoran, Lovetocruise2002 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 6 hours ago, CGTLH said: Sunday's Windjammer recon mission Tonight was USA and Filipino Corner, dessert was cake and donuts, action station was fresh made crepes . USA Corner Filipino Corner Other hot items Cakes (Staring a new one for @Sweety, Green Velvet Cake) Donuts (Yes @Sweety ,that is a Red Velvet Donut) Finally the crepe action station Did you taste both of them? Oh, my goodness. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotleyCruiser Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 On 10/26/2018 at 3:55 PM, Matt said: Next time on Brilliance have to spend more time at the bar in the back of the Colony Club there and the Solarium on Brilliance are my favorites!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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