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18 hours ago, excitedofharpenden said:

I would say that over the past five or six years the focus for ballroom has most definitely moved away on Azamara and it's very much a "do it when and where you can" with no formal input from the ship. It all started when Azamara revamped their entertainment.

 

It's a shame. I remember the days when professional ballroom dancers formed part of the entertainment staff and gave group and private lessons to those who wanted it. Free group in the show lounge, paid private usually in Looking Glass which was dead during the day before it became Living Room. Hopefully you'll get a chance, but it's not a priority for Azamara. 

 

I love watching ballroom dancing. I never became very good at it, in spite of private lessons on the ship, but I had a go. If I was on your cruise I'd come and watch!

 

Phil 

We love to dance but not on professional level.Don’t book just to watch us. You’ll be sorry. Lol

Cunard is the ship to be able to dance. Crystal used to have a good dance area but don’t know about the new refurbished one.

Will do. Thanks.

First time cruiser on Azamara Quest.on Oct 12/23. We love to dance in our cruises and are wondering if there is a place to dance . Any info will be appreciated . Thanks 

Thanks . That’s good to know. Is there a space where more than 2 or 3 couples can dance?

Is there ballroom  dancing on Navigator? It's our first time in a Regent Ship.thanks for any info.

First timer on Seabourn Sojourn in Sept. Is there venue for ballroom dancing? Thanks.

Is there ballroom dancing venue at Anthem of the Sea? Thanks for any info.

We woke up around 9am and went up for breakfast. Again, watched the ship pulling into Tenerife.

 

Today we did the beach transfer to Las Teresitas which was about £12 each.

The plan for today was just total relaxation, which is why we wanted to go to the beach.

 

On the beach, we got 2 deck chairs for 5 Euros which wasn't bad. You had the option of staying for 3 hours or 5 hours before the coach brought you back.

 

The beach was lovely, the weather was getting very hot, and the sand was golden (albeit it felt a bit rough under your feet towards the top of the beach).

 

 

I also went for a swim in the sea (I'm just entering the water!)

 

 

I love swimming in the sea, as due to the salt water it keep you afloat. There were plenty of other people in the sea too, many on boats and pedalos which is looked like they had hired. The sea was virtually flat calm, and was also warm to swim in.

 

After returning to the ship, we queued up for the North Star. It appears that in Port , they are not allowed to swing the casual out over the side of the ship. We only went on the North Star once, but I would also have liked to go on it a second time out at sea where it was always over the side of the ship. The views provided from the North Star were pretty decent!

 

 

After the North Star, I went for my first visit to the Flow Rider for a bit of Boogie Boarding!

 

 

I haven't done this in two years since last being on the Liberty, and it took a bit of getting used to again, but I fully recommend anyone to give it a go, it's good fun!

 

Dinner tonight was in the Grande, where we booked our first formal night.

 

 

We had two meals in the Grande on the Cruise. We found the food and service in here was the best out of all the restaurants (apart from Wonderland!). This restaurant provided the most similar experience to the Main Dining Room on the other ships. The staff seemed a bit less rushed in here, not sure why that was though.

 

After dinner, we went to the Schooner Bar for a drink, before the 10.45pm showing of the Hypnotist, Christopher Caress, in the Royal Theatre. It was an absolutely hilarious show. We were both crying with laughter throughout. I have no idea how he got the people on stage to do what they were doing but if you get the chance, definitely go to see this. I won't ruin it for you as to what happens. We met someone in the lift afterwards who was a participant in the 9pm showing, and he said he head was absolutely fried, and he has no recollection of being on stage.

 

After the show, it was back to Boleros and the Casino before Bed!

 

 

Day 5 Cruise Compass

http://www.keepandshare.com/doc20/6052/day-5-cruise-compass-pdf-1-8-meg?da=y

What's in the Boleros that you always return to? Are there any venue for ballroom dancing? Thanks.

Where does the Century dock in Singapore?

What's the latest regs on obtaining a VOA in ship on way to Myanmar,Any advice will be appreciated.

We will be staying for a day in Harwich on May 11/2014 before our British Isles cruise.Can anyone suggest a day tour for any nearby attractions? Any suggestions will be appreciated.Thanks.

Well, it seems we will more likely take a Seabourn than a Regent cruise. How big is the dance floor in the Club? Thanks for all the replies.

How far away is Oia to Firostefani (and Mama Thira restaurant). Can one walk or does one have to take the bus or car?Thanks.

Can you suggest or recommend a reliable local tour company in La Coruna ? Thanks.

We just came back from a cruise and had used the services of Romecabs in taking us to Civitavecchia from Fiumicino and taking us back to Rome from Civitavecchia. In both instances Stefano has provided comfortable Vans(for 8 persons) and superior driving with ongoing description of places along the way.

I would recommend his company without any hesitation.

We just returned from a Med cruise on the Equinox(wonderful!!!) and had taken a private tour of Athens-Cape Sounion with PGT. the van provided was very comfortable but best of all was the guide and driver(Frank and Elias) Frank was very well-versed on the current and ancient history of Greece and was just wonderful in pointing out places(esp the delicious lunch we had in a seafood restaurant along the way.).Recommended.