Xtrmflyer

Hi. Just got off the crown princess in March. 4 of us in an interior room. I showered in the spa 6 of 8 nights.

 

The spa showers are free.

 

There are lockers to put your stuff in.

 

The showers are single and the doors are frosted for privacy.

 

There are hooks to hang your towels and other stuff on. These are located by each shower stall.

 

If your not picky there is liquid soap and shampoo in dispensers in the shower.

 

I like making use of the spa. There are also towels for you to use.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Have a good cruise

 

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xtrmflyer what was wrong with woodwind? was going with them in august.

 

later,

ezemoney

Very disorganized. I thought it would be a small group. There were about 40 people. Took them a long to set everyone up. In the end they gave us half off the tour. Maybe it was the afternoon tour and they were tired. The day was windy and there were a lot of beginners. We waited about 45 mins to get on the catamaran and then another hour to get in the water. A lot of things could have been done in the 45 minutes we were waiting. Just very disorganized.

 

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We were in the ABC islands in March. We did the woodwind tour in Bonaire. It was an afternoon trip. I will not go with them again. In Aruba we took a private tour that we booked through shore excursioneer. The guides name is Urmy. She was fabulous. Took us everywhere explained things then dropped us off at a beach great fir snorkeling (can't remember the name). Highly recommend her.

 

In curacao we did the beginner dive with curious2dive. Hansen was fantastic. Had the best time. Hope this helps.

 

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We didn't have to take ours. I'm always getting to muster station at the last possible minute. My friends went early and barely able to get a seat.

 

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Got off the Crown yesterday. Bad luck. I caught a bad head cold and had to go medical. I was isolated in my room the last night of the cruise. Disembarkation was different. We had to wait in our cabin until 9am the I was wheeled off in a wheelchair. Even though I got sick we still had a great cruise.

 

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Can you tell me if life preservers were needed for the muster drill. I have read that on some ships that you are not required to have to drag them along with you anymore. Enjoying your blog as I will be on the Crown April 3.

We didn't have to take ours. I'm always getting to muster station at the last possible minute. My friends went early and barely able to get a seat.

 

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Yesterday was a sea day.

 

Got a massage. Finally finished my book. Laid like a slug in the sanctuary. Then the spa pool closed. When I asked why the answer was someone threw up in the pool. Now they have to drain and clean. Truth, I don't know, buts that's the reason I was given. [emoji853][emoji853][emoji853]

 

Tried out for the slot tournament. Didn't make the cut.

 

Ate dinner in the Crown grill. Very yummy. Drank too much wine and sang karaoke. Embarrassed my husband [emoji16] then around midnight they poured me into bed. I slept very well or just passed out. Won't go into reasons but my drinking was justified. I don't normally get drunk.

 

Since the spa pool is closed my friend and I were at the aft pool by 0630 and almost all the chairs were taken. We ju st managed to snag 2. Chair hogs are in abundance.

 

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Yesterday was Curacao. Wow wow wow. We did !n intro to scuba with CURios2dive. Hans was fantastic. Very safety minded and very patient. We were able to do two dives even though we were beginners. Best excursion ever.

 

The port is under construction so we had a bit of a hike but there was a shuttle if you wanted to wait. When it's done it will be beautiful.

 

Participated in the dancing with stars and came in 3rd. Surprised we got that far.

 

Dinnè was in the buffet. Is was pretty good. Didn't feel like the dining room experience.

 

Watched sail away. Very pretty. First sail away I've done this cruise.

 

Lost a lot of money in the casino. 😥😥 no I won't define lot.

 

Sang some karaoke and had a good time. They put the wrong song up so I improvised. Didn't know you stop them and get the right one. Still had fun.

 

Went to bed and slept great. Went to check the internet and I forgot to logout.😢😢 spoke with Tess and she gave me back my minutes. 😀😀😀

 

So far having a great time. The Crown may not be the youngest ship but she's still really goo#.

 

Hope I'm not too boring.

Are you able to find out who the Maitre d' will be after dry dock please?

Bon Voyage! Cheers Mario & Rose

 

I'll see what I can find out.

Yesterday we were in Aruba. Fantastic day!

 

Got up around 7 and went to the IC. Great croissant and hazelnut swollen.

 

We hired a private driver for the day. She was great. Took us everywhere. The rock formations, natural bridge, lighthouse, pls smelting place and an ostrich farm. Very informative and knowledgeable. Her name is Urmy. She was waiting right outside security with a sign with my name on it. I like that. After all touring she dropped of my friend and I at Boca Catalina so we could snorkel for a couple of hours. All in all I had a really good time. Note to self buy a dive skin. The water is cold, I mean really cold.

 

Evening: we ate in the Michelangelo dining room tonight. I had the veal marsala. It was only ok. My friends had the grilled seafood and said it was really good . Dessert was creme brule(sp), tiramisu and limoncello sorbetto (Really really good).

 

Watched some karaoke under the stars and called it an evening.

 

Up next Curacao.

 

Thanks for following.

do you know who the cruise director is after the dry dock

David Clark is going to be the new CD. Hop e this helps

 

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Xtrmflyer, you are in a cabin right near the ones I have booked on Crown for next summer (Riviera interiors aft, by the exit to Terrace Pool). Can you please tell me how it is? Is there noise from the buffet area above on Lido? And does that door to the aft pool get used a lot, as in lots of foot traffic? Would you recommend that cabin? Thank you for any info you can give me.

Good location. No noise from above. No t a lot of traffic. I would recommend.

 

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do you know who the cruise director is after the dry dock

 

I'll try to find out

We r in r732 and have new mattresses. I sleep great every night.

Has the spa pool been open every day? Thanks.

 

Yes it has and it's been lovely.

Is that per person?

Yes

 

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Good morning everyone. A few thoughts from yesterday.

 

Very relaxing. Hung out at the sanctuary all day. The spa menu has changed from my last cruise. I think it is better. Afternoon tea is really good. All kinds of yummy goodness.

 

The water issue in our storeroom will not be fixed until the drydock. I reported the issue yesterday.

 

I can't have caffeine so they make mine with decaf and soy milk. Really really good.

 

Spa ladies r very helpful. My lady who waxes my legs (tmi?) Missed a couple of places and they (Spa ladies) touched them up for free. Very kind.

 

All I can think of.

 

TTFN

It there are any grammatical or spelling errors it's because I am on vacation and don't care. Bye for now.

I will be back.

A few thoughts about yesterday.

 

The ship is fully booked and does not feel crowded at all.

 

The chair hogs are very few so far.

 

Went to see the " Magic to do " show. My feelings are they stole an hour and a half of our time. This a Broadway show not a magic show. If you like singing and dancing you might like it. You have been warned.

 

The two middle pools are full (as opposed to crowded) but you can find a good chair near the spa pool.

 

I love sea days and yesterday was a good one. I didn't do a whole lot and still got 13000 steps. Yea me!!

 

Our room steward Antonio is great. He does his job with real joy. Any requests we've had he happily helps us.

 

The water in out bathroom is weird . We are having a hard time getting the water colder.? I will investigate this phenomenon more and let you know.

 

Got a coffee card and the coffee staff are great. So is the coffee, but I then I like the coffee in the dining room.

 

Thatsvall for now. Will answer questions and gives thoughts tomorrow morning.

TTFN

Here’s a tough one are you having a good time so far?? :D

Tony

 

I am having a great time! Thank you for asking.

Hi. Would like to know, in the Casino, do they have a craps table?

Thank you. Hope you have a great cruise

 

Yes to the craps table. I love to gamble but that game is beyond me. Good luck hope u win a lot.

I will be really curious how often the spa pool will be open....please keep me posted. Thanks.

 

 

It was open yesterday 😀😀! Hopefully if seas are calm it will stay open. We booked the sanctuary for the entire cruise and will be really sad if it closes.

Any food pictures will be much appreciated! :D

I will try. I forget because just want to dig in.

I would be curious to know what is planned for the upcoming dry dock. It's immediately after your cruise and immediately before our April 3 transatlantic. I'm sure there will be the usual hull-scraping, etc., but I wonder what else. Thanks.

 

P.S.: I would argue you're not a terrible writer at all. Good clear writing and liberal use of the return key to separate items are always good signs.

 

Jim

 

 

Went to the cruise critic meet and greet yesterday . The captain all his staff were there (except cruise director (conflicting meetings)). It was explained that yes the usual stuff plus they are starting to upgrade the internet, i.e. new wiring, antennas!!

I would be curious to know what is planned for the upcoming dry dock. It's immediately after your cruise and immediately before our April 3 transatlantic. I'm sure there will be the usual hull-scraping, etc., but I wonder what else. Thanks.

 

P.S.: I would argue you're not a terrible writer at all. Good clear writing and liberal use of the return key to separate items are always good signs.

 

Jim

 

Thank you😀

Just boarded yesterday. I am going to try to do live from review. No promises. Im a terrible writer. Little bit about me. I am traveling with my dh, my best friend and her dh. We are all 50ish and not that small. All 4 of us in an interior room!! With a lot of organization it's not that bad.

 

Check in although slow (coast guard safety check) was very easy.

 

Ship doesn't feel crowded and is well taken care of.

 

Lotus spa pool was open yesterday don't know about today. I'll check it out later.

 

Any questions I'll try to answer.

 

Remember the only stupid question is one that is not asked.