cruzingduo

We took the boat shown from the dock at Labbadee; was about 20min out. They played 80s hits set to reggae. We did have to wade onto shore which was fine for us, but might be difficult if you have mobility issues. The water was cooler than expected, but not as bad as the Atlantic we usually swim in LOL. The sand was so soft and the water so clear and beautiful blue. There were about 35 of us on the excursion. There was one other family on the island not from our excursion. At one point, several men came in boats and took out the boats that were on the island when we arrived. They had hammocks and adirondak chairs. Bathroom was a pit toilet. We walked all around the island, such a beautiful, continuous beach. Lots of shells and sand dollars to be found. Everyone got a complimentary rum punch or fruit punch. The only negative aspect was that we had 2 hours on the island......didn't feel like enough time! They were building a pavilion, so I don't think it is going to remain as untouched as it is now. I would highly recommend this excursion.

 

Can you bring back a few sand dollars & shells? Could you bring them on the ship?

I am guessing it is my "senior" age, but I am terrible with names, especially

with people I would rather forget apparently. Though the name does sound

familiar, I could not say for sure if that was her name. We were on Serenade

this last February.

It wasn't Yulia. Yulia went to Serenade early April. In Feb she was on Anthem. We saw her on both ships and found her thorough and very efficient. That's probably why they moved her from Anthem.

Yeah. AL means ALLURE

I thought the AL was a typo cause in post 3562, it says Capt Felix is going to Anthem not Allure.

Same here. I usually never talk negative about a crew member either, but she indeed

had a bad attitude and fed everyone false information. I am not sure why she is still

in that position. She is not a people person from what I observed. :(

Was Yulia the LA?

Adventure OTS - Capt Tomas Busto (started rotation 6-4-16)

Adventure OTS - Capt Shawn McDuff

Allure OTS - Capt Tore Grimstad (started rotation 4-28-16)

Allure OTS - Capt Ron Holms

Anthem OTS - Capt Erik Standahl (started rotation 6-2-16)

Anthem OTS - Capt Henrik Loft Sørensen

Brilliance OTS - Capt Ole-Johan Gronhaug (started rotation 4-22-16)

Brilliance OTS - Capt Stig Nilsen

Empress OTS - Capt Carl Graucob (started rotation 5-27-16)

Empress OTS - Capt Diego Lombardic

Enchantment OTS - Capt Toni Tomljanovic (started rotation 6-6-16)

Enchantment OTS - Capt Angel Oviol

Explorer OTS - Capt Rick Sullivan (started rotation 5-16-16)

Explorer OTS - Capt Kjetil Gjerstad

Freedom OTS - Capt Toni Calne (started rotation 4-24-16)

Freedom OTS - Capt Espen Been

Grandeur OTS - Capt Trond Holm (started rotation 4-23-16)

Grandeur OTS - Capt Matthias Persson

Harmony OTS - Capt Gus Andersson (started rotation 5-22-16)

Harmony OTS - Capt Johnny Faevelen

Independence OTS - Capt Iv Vidos (started rotation 3-27-16)

Independence OTS - Capt Thore Thorolvsen

Jewel OTS - Capt Dustin Castelsky (started rotation 3-20-16)

Jewel OTS - Capt Lis Lauritzen

Legend OTS - Capt Kjell Nordmo (started rotation 5-8-16)

Legend OTS - Capt Arild Hansen

Liberty OTS - Capt Rune Johnsen (started rotation 4-10-16)

Liberty OTS - Capt James MacDonald

Majesty OTS - Capt Anders Ingebrigtsen (started rotation 5-1-16)

Majesty OTS - Capt Per Persson

Mariner OTS - Capt Malvin Bardnes (started rotation 4-18-16)

Mariner OTS - Capt ? ? ?

Navigator OTS - Capt Aris Medina (started rotation 4-16-16)

Navigator OTS - Capt Frank Martinsen

Oasis OTS - Capt Per Kristoffersen (started rotation 6-4-16)

Oasis OTS - Capt Rob Hempstead

Ovation OTS - Capt Flemming Nielsen (started rotation 5-26-16)

Ovation OTS - Capt Henrik W Loy

Quantum OTS - Capt Henrik Loft Sørensen (started rotation 5-29-16)

Quantum OTS - Capt Srecko Felix Ban (going to AL)

Radiance OTS - Capt Göran Peterson (started rotation 5-1-16)

Radiance OTS - Capt Trym Selvag

Rhapsody OTS - Capt Johan Malmberg (started rotation 5-13-16)

Rhapsody OTS - Capt Dimas Manrique

Serenade OTS - Capt Tor Olsen (started rotation 4-8-16)

Serenade OTS - Capt Krzyszthof Szymkarczuk

Vision OTS - Capt Diego Lombardic (started rotation 6-1-16)

Vision OTS - Capt Marek Slaby

Voyager OTS - Capt Sindre Borsheim (started rotation 5-10-16)

Voyager OTS - Capt Sverre Ryan

Does the AL next to Captain Srecko mean he is going to Allure ?

I am looking for Legend, Majesty, Rhapsody, Mariner, Monarch, Splendor, Voyager and Adventure.

I have extra Explorer, Radiance, Jewel, & Anthem blocks.

Joanne

sea scanner dot com - look at the itinerary and click on the port. not 100% but usually pretty good.

We were top cruisers for the April 8th & April 18th cruises. At the Top Tier event we were the only couple who received a bottle of bubbly, however all Pinnacles were named. The LA arranged for the top 3 cruisers to have their picture taken. During the top tier party, the pictures were on the TV screens and rotated from 1 to 3 continually.

I'm the same way.

I am wondering where you are still able to get travelers checks. None of the banks or AAA in our area carry them any more.

We just got off Serenade and Mario is back from vacation and was in the Diamond Lounge. Francisco was in the CL. It was our understanding that there would swap lounges in two months.

There's also the unknown with Rhapsody during the summer/fall.

Is Rhapsody staying in Tampa? So that's Anthem, Grandeur and Rhapsody we are waiting on - for April 2017 itineraries.

I did know it is Easter. However, since this cruise appeared (last year) there have never been any suites available. Recently they opened up FJ suites. C&A keeps saying they don't understand why no suites were ever available.

Either they know and are not saying or they really don't know! They did tell me the ship is nearly sold out. Really? That's why I thought it may be a group.

They won't give out that information, so you really just have to keep googling. Sometimes it takes awhile for the information to come up so look every week or so.

Thank you.

Try using an internet search with the name of the ship and the date in different forms.

I tried that Bob. I was hoping some one would have another idea. It's not 100% chartered.

I would like to know if there is a group booked on Anthem for April 17th, 2017.

How do I find out?

Also have a few that went up hundreds. Not a Sale. I'll wait to book anything until after April 13th and hope that this BOGO goes away.

Did I miss it - where are the 3 free drinks loaded on the card for 5pm-8:30pm ?

I also didn't see the milkshake for Pinnacle.

A 10 week rotation would make his return April 4th.

That's what I figured too. Wondering if anyone knows if Capt Tor is onboard. We sail April 8th and look forward to seeing him.

Does anyone know when Captain Tor will join the Serenade?

Would like to know what is on these menus. Sage, Chive and Bay Leaf.

Thank you for all the information. Good to be prepared. We'll check the signs for the terminal for disembarkation.

We plan on doing luggage valet and our flight is at 3 pm. Hopefully that will lessen the stress of the long customs lines.

Going on Serenade soon. Where does it leave from in Ft Lauderdale?

I read a while back that getting off Serenade was not organized. Have things improved?

Are there any beaches that have shells?

Ricardo Mock?

Ricardo Sanchez

Saw Anthem (Northeast) April 4th on another thread.

Anthem is out there thru April 17, 2017 only.