Somewhat LIVE - Indy T-Day weekend 11/24/16

[mafig]

Lots of kids?

[MattInFLL]

Lots of kids?

 

 

 

Yes. More than I remember from my 9 past Thanksgiving cruises. But not unruly. At least so far.

[MattInFLL]

One revision to my crew mood comment. The bar staff has been consistently excellent. [emoji106]

[goneclear]

Thanks for posting the pic of the suite sunning area. On Navigator it was the same area but on Freedom it was on the roof over the sky bar which is always very windy.

Thanks Again, Appreciate the effort.

[BARNET]

Extended Next Cruise by cutting the Cafe Promenade in half.

[bouhunter]

Enjoying your posts, we'll be boarding the day you get off:) I guess we don't have to wonder if the Christmas tree will be up:D

[Jarmo]

Following. Will be on her in 2 weeks.

[MattInFLL]

Enjoying your posts, we'll be boarding the day you get off:) I guess we don't have to wonder if the Christmas tree will be up:D

 

 

 

The ship is in full Christmas swing. Although the bulk of decorations seem to be on the Promenade.

[MattInFLL]

Extended Next Cruise by cutting the Cafe Promenade in half.

 

 

 

You are so right. Just noticed that. Revenue revenue revenue. :)

[MattInFLL]

Happy to report that we are finding the Windjammer quality and selection to be really good. Much better than recent cruises.

 

The comedy of errors on my cabin door continues. Now it will close behind me but the deadbolt is once again inoperative.

 

So let's take a moment to breathe from the quiet library on deck 7 (where a bunch of kids are doing homework) and take in the Promenade:

 

[MattInFLL]

It's hair of the dog time. But one of my friends just started ordering shots. Uh oh.

 

 

Be sure to patronize Rodel at the Pool bar. ;)

[cincicruisers]

Following

[CP3o]

 

Drink package explained:

 

 

Thanks for this review!

 

A couple of quick questions, is there really a topless deck?

 

Where would one go for powerade and vitamin water on Indy?

 

I'd only thought of powerade as available from freestyle machines.

[mac_tlc]

Following along. Thanks for taking time out of your holiday to take us along !

 

 

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[MattInFLL]

Thanks for this review!

 

 

 

A couple of quick questions, is there really a topless deck?

 

 

 

Where would one go for powerade and vitamin water on Indy?

 

 

 

I'd only thought of powerade as available from freestyle machines.

 

 

 

Yes, that's what they mean by St Tropez as far as topless sunning :) it's at the very top of the ship.

 

There are no freestyle machines on the ship, so I'm not sure where you would go to get the Powerade etc. but it should be available.

[MattInFLL]

And Santa Claus has come to town. Or at least the Royal Promenade.

 

[goneclear]

I am surprised that they still have the St Tropez thing still going while cruising out of US ports. Never seen that before. It's usually in place for the Europe or med sailings.

[MattInFLL]

Uh oh. I don't see the filet on the Giovanni's menu any more.

 

 

[MattInFLL]

I am surprised that they still have the St Tropez thing still going while cruising out of US ports. Never seen that before. It's usually in place for the Europe or med sailings.

 

 

 

I've only sailed out of N American ports and I always remember it - ?

[MattInFLL]

We had an amazing waiter in Gio's. Marcel. Food was excellent as usual.

 

 

 

The Veal fagotinni

 

 

Oso bucco

 

 

Chicken something :)

 

[goneclear]

I've only sailed out of N American ports and I always remember it - ?

 

I thought topless sunbathing was not aloud out of US ports. I never sailed Indy, only Liberty, Frredom, serenade, navigator and allure and never saw a topless sunbathing section on any of them. Did see the odd topless in various quiet areas on liberty on a med cruise and no one bothered them because that is pretty common and acceptable over there.

[MattInFLL]

Has anyone ever seen a Diamond Lounge this empty at 7:15? What over crowding? lol

 

 

[MattInFLL]

Top cruiser = 736 points. Next two in the 5's and 4's. It has been ages since I've seen two D+ in the mix. That explains the quiet of the DL.

[Coralc]

Top cruiser = 736 points. Next two in the 5's and 4's. It has been ages since I've seen two D+ in the mix. That explains the quiet of the DL.

 

I think it is wonderful that D+ are still in the running sometimes. :D It would be exciting for them (us) and on most sailings, the lower point people don't have a shot at top cruiser. :D

[GrayMaineCruiser]

We're aboard Indy in January so enjoying following your trip.