live (right now anyway) on Enchantment repo.

[KarinaGW]

Sailing out this very second on Enchantment's repositioning cruise. Sigh and yay.

 

Thoughts on ship since refurb.

 

The technology enhancements throughout from pool's big screen to cabin changes...marvelous (except my cabin's iPad is just under 3 hours off. The crew attitudes...wonderful as always. The ship herself seems a little tired....a little more rust than I'm used to seeing on her, the wood needs real sanding, not just some polishing.

 

When they upgraded the Casino, they took away the electronic blackjack table which made me really sad but will save me money now.

 

The concierge lounge (while having a better view) feels smaller than when it was on Deck 8. Ybe Diamond Lounge is small too...not that it matters as there are so many of us, we've taken over the whole Viking Crown. The bartenders are checking seapass cards to see whether we're diamond or plus and above to determine our drink payment status.

 

My first impression of the distaff side of the Blair CD team is not caring for her too much...but other people seem to adore her.

 

I will try to check in from time to time so if there are any questions, shoot.

[Merion_Mom]

I thought that about the CL lounge, too, but I was assured by several very certain people that the square footage is larger.

 

:)

[spookwife]

really> I actually thought the CL was bigger, fitting more tables and chairs in. I agree though, the view is better although I still wish they'd make the smoke stack see through heheheheh.

 

I am gonna miss her, although I am willing to give Grandeur a shot for our anniversary in September.

 

Give Reyno our love( John ..the red headed Sailor and Dawnmarie, in 8032)

[dixieva]

Just off Enchantment today and agree about it looking a little tired. Our JS balcony had lots of rust all around. And although the carpet, drapes and couch are nice it just makes all of the old wood cabinets look that much older. And those new sinks in the bathroom-what a waste of money! The sink was pretty useless. Very little water pressure so it was hard to rinse anything which was just as well since the sink took forever to drain! And the placement of the faucet made it impossible to wash more than one hand at a time. I can't imagine a man getting their larger hands under that faucet. And any time you use the sink water goes everywhere, even on the floor. Kind of hard to explain why-- it just happened. The vessel sink looks nice but I wanted the old sinks back.

 

Hope you have a great cruise down to Florida!

[Virtopia]

I'm getting on when you get off; have fun and enjoy!

[Scotty G]

Hope that you and all my friends on board have a great cruise bringing Enchantment to her new home. We are getting on the 29th :)

 

We first met the Blairs on Song of America and then on Monarch when she sailed out of Port Everglades. I don't think they are fired up enough for the 3 & 4 night crowd ;)

 

Marc will be there soon enough so not so bad!!!

[cjdixon4]

Looking eagerly forward to your reports from the Enchantment, as I'll be boarding for the Bahamas sailing on 5/10. You mentioned the CL being moved from Deck 8; I have to say, personally I'm kinda glad 'cause it made room for my cabin which is one of the Panoramic Oceanviews. Keep on sending us updates...I'll be waiting!

[cjdixon4]

Hope that you and all my friends on board have a great cruise bringing Enchantment to her new home. We are getting on the 29th :)

 

We first met the Blairs on Song of America and then on Monarch when she sailed out of Port Everglades. I don't think they are fired up enough for the 3 & 4 night crowd ;)

 

Marc will be there soon enough so not so bad!!!

 

I like Marc Walker also, but I don't know whether he'll be on my 5/10 Bahamas cruise. Sure hope so.

[DonnaK]

I like Marc Walker also, but I don't know whether he'll be on my 5/10 Bahamas cruise. Sure hope so.

 

The Blairs are on Enchantment until June 7, then Marc Walker June 7 - Nov. 25

 

 

The Blairs are going to Explorer next for a short contract early August through early October to cover the break of the regular CD there.

[F27TW]

really> I actually thought the CL was bigger, fitting more tables and chairs in. I agree though, the view is better although I still wish they'd make the smoke stack see through heheheheh.

 

I am gonna miss her, although I am willing to give Grandeur a shot for our anniversary in September.

 

Give Reyno our love( John ..the red headed Sailor and Dawnmarie, in 8032)

 

 

Do you REALLY think "Reyno" is gonna remember you? Such a silly thing to say.

[DonnaK]

Do you REALLY think "Reyno" is gonna remember you? Such a silly thing to say.

 

Surprisingly, the crew often remember people from past cruises. We've had cabin stewards and waiters recognize us years later - they remember our names and other little details, such as where in the MDR we were seated last time, or some specific personal thing we might have shared in conversation (like about our pets, or our job, or our daughter's studies).

 

So, it's not so silly after all.

[cruisenfever]

Do you REALLY think "Reyno" is gonna remember you? Such a silly thing to say.

Reyno remembers all those that has made an impact on him over the years and these folks are considered part of his cruising family. We've known him since he first started with RCI and yes, he does remember us as well as many others.:D

[spookwife]

Do you REALLY think "Reyno" is gonna remember you? Such a silly thing to say.

 

well gee since the waiter we had during late seating in May remembered us as we were wandering about the ship one day in December, did( and remembered DH likes Decaf after dinner) , and the fact that when we showed up to cocktails the first night and Reyno jumped up to give me a hug, What do you think?!

 

and this was after exactly ONE Cruise prior on the ship. six months earlier.

 

so yeah, I have a lot of faith that he is familiar with us.

[alexandra cruiser]

have read conflicting answers,Can you check and see if its possible to order FULL BREAKFAST(with by phone or card addition)?Will be in JS and really like that,will be on May 24.

[cruisenfever]

have read conflicting answers,Can you check and see if its possible to order FULL BREAKFAST(with by phone or card addition)?Will be in JS and really like that,will be on May 24.

Just returned from 3 weeks on Enchantment. Where do you want to order a full breakfast from?

[Freo]

>>The Blairs are going to Explorer next for a short contract early August through early October to cover the break of the regular CD there.<<

 

We had the Blairs on our 2009 Grandeur Christmas Cruise. Looking forward to meeting the couple on the Explorer BDA cruise in late September.

 

Congrats to Enchantment to moving to the new home port Port Canaveral. :D

[alexandra cruiser]

Just returned from 3 weeks on Enchantment. Where do you want to order a full breakfast from?

 

in jr.suite.Know you can get cont.but want things like eggs,pancakes.Any hope?

[cruisenfever]

in jr.suite.Know you can get cont.but want things like eggs,pancakes.Any hope?

Yes, you can order from room service, but only eggs are available. I don't believe that they offered pancakes.

[dixieva]

We were in a JS and ordered breakfast a couple of times. It's only scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, toast etc. No french toast or pancakes.

[spookwife]

have read conflicting answers,Can you check and see if its possible to order FULL BREAKFAST(with by phone or card addition)?Will be in JS and really like that,will be on May 24.

 

full suites get the option to order from the MDR all meals for room service. Not Juniors.

[alexandra cruiser]

full suites get the option to order from the MDR all meals for room service. Not Juniors.

 

next time FULL SUITE, it seems.DH will be SO SAD.But eggs better than cereal all the time.:)

[Karma5]

Just off Enchantment today and agree about it looking a little tired. Our JS balcony had lots of rust all around. And although the carpet, drapes and couch are nice it just makes all of the old wood cabinets look that much older. And those new sinks in the bathroom-what a waste of money! The sink was pretty useless. Very little water pressure so it was hard to rinse anything which was just as well since the sink took forever to drain! And the placement of the faucet made it impossible to wash more than one hand at a time. I can't imagine a man getting their larger hands under that faucet. And any time you use the sink water goes everywhere, even on the floor. Kind of hard to explain why-- it just happened. The vessel sink looks nice but I wanted the old sinks back.

 

Hope you have a great cruise down to Florida!

I agree with you, the BR sinks are terrible.............I'm also just off the ship.........Our balcony also had a lot of rust around it.............

[Scotty G]

Hope that you and all my friends on board have a great cruise bringing Enchantment to her new home. We are getting on the 29th :)

 

We have booked the 25 April sailing out of PC. :D:D:D

 

Sorry we missed the repo.

[Buccaneergirl]

We have booked the 25 April sailing out of PC. :D:D:D

 

Sorry we missed the repo.

 

We will be sailing with you on the 25th!!

10 more sleeps!:D

[Envelope21]

Thank you for your updates. We are booked for April 29 and we're so looking forward to our Junior Suite. We are veterans of many Monarch sailings and although we will miss her, we're looking forward to some new digs. I'll be reading with great interest of your reports!