Cloud9 Bob

Thanks so much for the background story and the photos. I had always wondered how they did this on VV ships because of the way they are designed. The helicopter looks military. So glad it went well for everyone involved…especially the patient.

Any chance of getting a link to the OP so I can see them?

I can see that now that you mention it. The nerve of you going to sleep when I want to know something!!! And you were doing so well with the bacon reports 🤣

I know there was one of these on Scarlet Lady as it approached Portugal recently. I believe someone said that the decks were off limits during the process (as they should be). Since the Lady Ships all have an enclosed bow, that leaves the midship and stern for a helicopter to send down the basket. Can anyone shed light on how VV does this? The stern has that big monster net that could be hazardous to a rescue persons feet. The midship has some open deck on both sides (near the pool) that can be cleared of tables and chairs. My guess though is the stern with something floor-like that can cover the net. Anyone know how the helicopter rescues are accomplished on the VV fleet?

Thanks…good to know

If you have one cruise booked and completely set up with all your passport data, restaurant reservations, excursions etc. and you book a second cruise and eventually have the same things listed: 1) Do you have to re-do passport data/security photos twice? 2) How do you switch from one to the other booking on the app? 3) Did the second cruise screw up anything with the first or are they two completely separate areas and never the two shall meet?

I was looking at their drink menu. They have Dom Pérignon by the glass. Has anyone ever ordered this? Do they open a bottle and then have some special way of keeping the other 5 servings fresh? For $65 a glass, I'm sure someone wouldn't like a serving from a 24 hour old bottle that was just kept capped and chilled...or would they? Anyone know what their process is at SIP?

You’re where I first heard about it. Can’t believe I sailed SL twice and never noticed it. I’ll try one next time for sure!

I could make a meal of the fried ancovies, cheese plate and some bread...would pass the tartare up though 😜 BTW have you downloaded Google Translate? You set the language, point the camera at a foreign menu and you instantly see it in English. Not always perfect, but it works pretty darn well.

Do the 2 coffees per day include embarkation day? How about debarkation day also?

Can you order the hamburger part well done?

Ever partake in the French Toast Hamburger?

Now this is the definitive bacon report…Thank You 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 🤪

Was it in a recent video he made??

Anyone ever slept in it all night? Was it comfortable??