travelgoddess1 Posted June 5, 2017 #501 Share Posted June 5, 2017 No, I was referencing (affectionately) 2004, when we first met you and Pete. We did not do that sailing in 2007. Sounds as though we really missed something (someone) different?NRayH Yes, we met you and Janet in 2004, Vision to and from Hawaii (b2b). It was one of my favorite Hawaii cruises, all the more so because we met you. You were also on Serenade Hawaii RT from San Diego in autumn of 2007, where the roll call thread was, shall we say, interesting. It became more interesting every evening from about 5pm on, if you get my drift. It was the most interesting roll call thread I've ever participated in. (To refresh your memory, we had to turn back to Hawaii after 1-1/2 days at sea for a medical emergency. Maritza, the Concierge, spent the next 3-1/2 days listening to everyone complain about their potentially-missed flights in San Diego.) Now I'm curious lol :confused: Now you know! :cool::cool::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEBOY305 Posted June 5, 2017 Author #502 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Yes, we met you and Janet in 2004, Vision to and from Hawaii (b2b). It was one of my favorite Hawaii cruises, all the more so because we met you. You were also on Serenade Hawaii RT from San Diego in autumn of 2007, where the roll call thread was, shall we say, interesting. It became more interesting every evening from about 5pm on, if you get my drift. It was the most interesting roll call thread I've ever participated in. (To refresh your memory, we had to turn back to Hawaii after 1-1/2 days at sea for a medical emergency. Maritza, the Concierge, spent the next 3-1/2 days listening to everyone complain about their potentially-missed flights in San Diego.) Now you know! :cool::cool::cool: :eek::eek::eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray in NH Posted June 5, 2017 #503 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Yes, we met you and Janet in 2004, Vision to and from Hawaii (b2b). It was one of my favorite Hawaii cruises, all the more so because we met you. You were also on Serenade Hawaii RT from San Diego in autumn of 2007, where the roll call thread was, shall we say, interesting. It became more interesting every evening from about 5pm on, if you get my drift. It was the most interesting roll call thread I've ever participated in. (To refresh your memory, we had to turn back to Hawaii after 1-1/2 days at sea for a medical emergency. Maritza, the Concierge, spent the next 3-1/2 days listening to everyone complain about their potentially-missed flights in San Diego.) Now you know! :cool::cool::cool: YES !!! I remember that trip. As to the Roll Call, we have seen a number of "interesting" ones, and a larger number of more "civil/sedate". The "turn-back" was absolutely necessary, and whomever was calling the "shots", in my opinion, did a wonderful job of handling the disruption, and trying to assuage the passenger disturbance, like opening up all the telephone lines (gratis) so folks could make other arrangements. We were flying, using mileage rewards, and could not get an immediate flight back home from San Diego, However, I was a "real trooper" in "putting up" with an extra two days in San Diego. :cool: Yes, Maritza was her usual "Class Act", although, at one point she was almost in tears, after being berated by a passenger who acted as though the whole situation was her fault. I surely miss her. It was really nice to see her again when we were on Allure. Of course, you and Pete were also on that sailing, so you recall. I wish I had your recollection ability. :o Eric, sorry for high-jacking your thread. :o NRayH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgoddess1 Posted June 5, 2017 #504 Share Posted June 5, 2017 :eek::eek::eek: LOL YES !!! I remember that trip. As to the Roll Call, we have seen a number of "interesting" ones, and a larger number of more "civil/sedate".The "turn-back" was absolutely necessary, and whomever was calling the "shots", in my opinion, did a wonderful job of handling the disruption, and trying to assuage the passenger disturbance, like opening up all the telephone lines (gratis) so folks could make other arrangements. We were flying, using mileage rewards, and could not get an immediate flight back home from San Diego, However, I was a "real trooper" in "putting up" with an extra two days in San Diego. :cool: Yes, Maritza was her usual "Class Act", although, at one point she was almost in tears, after being berated by a passenger who acted as though the whole situation was her fault. I surely miss her. It was really nice to see her again when we were on Allure. Of course, you and Pete were also on that sailing, so you recall. I wish I had your recollection ability. Eric, sorry for high-jacking your thread. :o NRayH Maritza was reduced to tears a couple of times, sadly. The ship did everything in their power to allow people to call their airlines, etc, in order to change plans. Sorry you were affected and had to spend two extra days in one of the best cities in the US. :D And yes, I so enjoyed seeing her on Allure again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeck Posted June 5, 2017 #505 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Erik, What did you do at Diamond Head. Did you hike up or a tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEBOY305 Posted June 6, 2017 Author #506 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Erik, What did you do at Diamond Head. Did you hike up or a tour Enjoy the marvelous views of Honolulu [emoji6] No tour necessary. very easy to do on your own. Everything you need to know about the hike can be found here: http://www.lavasurfer.com/info/hikediamondhead.html. You can taxi or uber to the crater parking lot ( I walked from my hotel in Waikiki) If you go early, you can enjoy a beautiful sunrise before you begin the hike. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeck Posted June 6, 2017 #507 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Thanks for the info. We are booked on b2b in September on Explorer but Radiance to Hawaii is £1000 cheaper. Seriously thinking about changing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEBOY305 Posted June 6, 2017 Author #508 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Thanks for the info. We are booked on b2b in September on Explorer but Radiance to Hawaii is £1000 cheaper. Seriously thinking about changing I would seriously switch to Radiance. The Hawaii portion on Explorer is not thrilling at all. Not enough Hawaii IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted June 6, 2017 #509 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Thanks for the info. We are booked on b2b in September on Explorer but Radiance to Hawaii is £1000 cheaper. Seriously thinking about changing Alex, you are on two west coast Explorer cruises right? I would take the Radiance cruise. Though that flight home from Honolulu might be a killer for you. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeck Posted June 6, 2017 #510 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Alex, you are on two west coast Explorer cruises right? I would take the Radiance cruise. Though that flight home from Honolulu might be a killer for you. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Hi Bill, we are on the last Alaska and the first P Coastal. Return flights with Air Transat to Vancouver isn't bad. I didn't realise Hawaii was so far away. 5 hour flight back. If we decide on Radiance, we will probably fly from Honolulu and spend a night in Vancouver to break up the journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEBOY305 Posted June 11, 2017 Author #511 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Blog post https://cruiseboytravels.wordpress.com/2017/06/04/cruiseboy-in-hawaii/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klangel Posted June 30, 2017 #512 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Great pictures and review. DH and I will be on the Sept 8 sailing from Vancouver to Hawaii. I read the ship has lots of wear and tear. That the ship is showing its age. Did you notice this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj6961 Posted June 30, 2017 #513 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Erik, I'm reading your blog now, really enjoying it. I'm doing the reverse sailing in September and am bookmarking all your excursions and tour companies. Love that you hiked Diamond Head, now I'm considering how to spend my 3 post cruise days. great job :cool: Blog post https://cruiseboytravels.wordpress.com/2017/06/04/cruiseboy-in-hawaii/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEBOY305 Posted July 6, 2017 Author #514 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Great pictures and review. DH and I will be on the Sept 8 sailing from Vancouver to Hawaii. I read the ship has lots of wear and tear. That the ship is showing its age. Did you notice this? A few rusty spots and some wear. Nothing terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEBOY305 Posted July 6, 2017 Author #515 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Erik, I'm reading your blog now, really enjoying it. I'm doing the reverse sailing in September and am bookmarking all your excursions and tour companies. Love that you hiked Diamond Head, now I'm considering how to spend my 3 post cruise days. great job :cool: TY..... Loved hiking Diamond Head. The walk to Leonard's was very easy afterwards. FYI lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseythegr Posted July 31, 2017 #516 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Loved this cruise so much, I'm doing it again in 2019 (travel budget willing ) . Price IS higher than what I paid for the 2017 sailing, hopefully I can make it work financially. My fate here is with the price drop gods [emoji33] Same stops just a slightly different order . Also 12 nights Sent from my iPhone using Forums After reading your review, I knew I had to book this cruise! Thanks Erik. Laurie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEBOY305 Posted July 31, 2017 Author #517 Share Posted July 31, 2017 After reading your review, I knew I had to book this cruise! Thanks Erik. Laurie Yay !!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayvan Posted August 4, 2017 #518 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Great review... glad I found it.. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEBOY305 Posted August 4, 2017 Author #519 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Great review... glad I found it.. Sent from my iPad using Forums Mahalo :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted August 4, 2017 #520 Share Posted August 4, 2017 A little box of heaven Sent from my iPhone using Forums OMG! You got that right, we'll be heading there in October, no cruise though! If I may recommend, to anyone going, when on Maui you cannot miss breakfast at Hula Grill Just a few blocks down the street from the pier. Best Moco Loco we have ever tasted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEBOY305 Posted August 4, 2017 Author #521 Share Posted August 4, 2017 OMG! You got that right, we'll be heading there in October, no cruise though! If I may recommend, when on Maui you cannot miss breakfast at Hula Grill Just a few blocks down the street from the pier. Best Moco Loco we have ever tasted! I had lunch at Hula Grill in Waikiki one day. I agree. I'll have to try the breakfast [emoji505] Malasadas are extremely difficult to pass up though Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floatel_lvr Posted August 7, 2017 #522 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Would you possibly remember which nights were formal nights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEBOY305 Posted August 14, 2017 Author #523 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Would you possibly remember which nights were formal nights? Hi there, nights 3 and 10 were formal. Night 4 was Hawaiian/Tropical Night 8 was Rock n Roll Night Night 9 was Smart Casual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floatel_lvr Posted August 15, 2017 #524 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Hi there, nights 3 and 10 were formal. Night 4 was Hawaiian/Tropical Night 8 was Rock n Roll Night Night 9 was Smart Casual Thanks... we are doing the reverse direction so it may differ... Getting excited now it is only 24 days away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEBOY305 Posted September 6, 2017 Author #525 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Thanks... we are doing the reverse direction so it may differ... Getting excited now it is only 24 days away... Enjoy your sailing this Friday =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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