PCWalton1 Posted April 14, 2018 Author #201 Share Posted April 14, 2018 As you can see by my previous post the port visit to Phu My port and Ho Chi Minh city has been cancelled due to the infamous "Port Loading". Oh well, so the have added a tender port Cam Ranh (Nha Trang) instead. We also got word that immigration for Incheon Korea is "face to face" inspection. So they have grouped those interviews by lifeboat assignments. We are in C1 so our interview time is 11:50 am which is a little disappointing since we arrive in port at 9 am. Always a surprise. Currently chatting with a company that has a great tour but they are looking for 10-12 people, not 2-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suesnake2002 Posted April 14, 2018 #202 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Please be safe in your travels, and aware of your surroundings. We bombed syria, so I'm expecting americans are not on favorites list Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgoddess1 Posted April 14, 2018 #203 Share Posted April 14, 2018 As you can see by my previous post the port visit to Phu My port and Ho Chi Minh city has been cancelled due to the infamous "Port Loading". Oh well, so the have added a tender port Cam Ranh (Nha Trang) instead. We also got word that immigration for Incheon Korea is "face to face" inspection. So they have grouped those interviews by lifeboat assignments. We are in C1 so our interview time is 11:50 am which is a little disappointing since we arrive in port at 9 am. Always a surprise. Currently chatting with a company that has a great tour but they are looking for 10-12 people, not 2-4. I hope you are able to make the port switch and the face to face interviews work out. It would be a shame to miss seeing the areas you came so far to see. As I always say about travel, you have to be flexible, and I know you both are. Good luck. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted April 14, 2018 #204 Share Posted April 14, 2018 As you can see by my previous post the port visit to Phu My port and Ho Chi Minh city has been cancelled due to the infamous "Port Loading". Oh well, so the have added a tender port Cam Ranh (Nha Trang) instead. We also got word that immigration for Incheon Korea is "face to face" inspection. So they have grouped those interviews by lifeboat assignments. We are in C1 so our interview time is 11:50 am which is a little disappointing since we arrive in port at 9 am. Always a surprise. Currently chatting with a company that has a great tour but they are looking for 10-12 people, not 2-4. We did the face to face as well in Incheon last year, it mostly just involved a long line of standing around and a 10 second face to face. We really liked Seoul, it was my wife’s favorite stop. The strange thing was returning to the ship around 8PM and all the outside lights on the ship were off which gives a surreal feeling. The local touristy folks dressed in traditional garb insisted to take my wife to our tour bus carried in the “royal” chair. She enjoyed that immensely.:eek: That is surprising about the Phu May, as it seemed to be quite a large docking area with industrial dock after industrial dock on the river. Plus on our cruise it was an overnight at the dock, which was two days worth of tours. JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted April 14, 2018 Author #205 Share Posted April 14, 2018 I hope you are able to make the port switch and the face to face interviews work out. It would be a shame to miss seeing the areas you came so far to see. As I always say about travel, you have to be flexible, and I know you both are. Good luck. :)I have set up a tour for 10 of us with a company named Pham Tours. About 8-9 hours of traveling to rice paddies, a pagoda orphanage, an embroidery factory and about a half dozen other places plus good Vietnamese food. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted April 14, 2018 Author #206 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Tonight we once again had an enjoyable dinner at Coastal Kitchen. Martino is our waiter from Davao in the Philippines and had some great menu choices. Marie started with the pork belly and then the braised salmon finishing with her usual vanilla ice cream. I had smoked tomato soup, fillet mignon and a chocolate tart. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellaleah Posted April 14, 2018 #207 Share Posted April 14, 2018 We leave on the Ovation 5/16/18. Are they selling drink cards on your cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted April 14, 2018 #208 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Enjoying your post, and pictures. Curious. What is the time difference from where you are at to Seattle? Safe travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiszBug Posted April 14, 2018 #209 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Just booked this ship to Alaska next year...looking forward to hearing about your trip Sent from my iPhone using Forums So did we! Are you on the 11 night? Following great report with high interest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerina Posted April 14, 2018 #210 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Just booked this ship to Alaska next year...looking forward to hearing about your trip Sent from my iPhone using Forums Booked Alaska too next year on this ship. When will you be traveling? My granddaughters & I are booked for Aug 23, 2019. Can't wait!!! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted April 14, 2018 Author #211 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Enjoying your post, and pictures. Curious. What is the time difference from where you are at to Seattle? Safe travels. Currently 15 hours ahead Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted April 14, 2018 Author #212 Share Posted April 14, 2018 We leave on the Ovation 5/16/18. Are they selling drink cards on your cruise?Not that I can see but they usually would not start selling them the first day. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted April 14, 2018 Author #213 Share Posted April 14, 2018 A calm morning here in the South China Sea. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accio_7 Posted April 15, 2018 #214 Share Posted April 15, 2018 So happy that you and Marie are on a back-to-back, Bill! Loving your photos and excursions btw :) How are you enjoying Ovation so far? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted April 15, 2018 Author #215 Share Posted April 15, 2018 So happy that you and Marie are on a back-to-back, Bill! Loving your photos and excursions btw :) How are you enjoying Ovation so far? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks, glad to have you along. We like the ship, nicely organized. A lot of walking due to the size but we can use the exercise. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chookie65 Posted April 15, 2018 #216 Share Posted April 15, 2018 What cabin type do you have on the 2nd cruise? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted April 15, 2018 Author #217 Share Posted April 15, 2018 What cabin type do you have on the 2nd cruise? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thank you for reminding me. We're in a Family Junior Suite this time, cabin 9212. I like this better than the Spa Junior Suite. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted April 15, 2018 Author #218 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Oops forgot the pictures Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted April 15, 2018 Author #219 Share Posted April 15, 2018 This morning at 9:30 we had the Meet and Mingle in the Music Hall. The ship did it up right with finger food, juice, coffee, champagne, mimosas. Also a considerable number of raffle guests gifts, 2 red wine, 2 white wine, 2 champagne, Rccl towels and backpacks. The Activities Director and the Group Activities Coordinator were there. Too bad the majority of the 100 odd people who signed up didn't show. Maybe two dozen. People wonder why often Royal doesn't put a lot of effort in the M&M. That is a good reason. A positive for us was the better chance to win something, I won a backpack full of Royal goodies. Sorry about the blurry shot Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted April 15, 2018 Author #220 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Seems like all I post are food lately. We had a delicious lunch at the Solarium Bistro today. I like the relaxed atmosphere, nothing like Windjammer. Better food too, the chicken parmesan was the best. Al dente pasta too Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miamia65 Posted April 15, 2018 #221 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Oops forgot the pictures Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S8 using Tapatalk Lovely, so why do you prefer this JS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted April 15, 2018 Author #222 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Lovely, so why do you prefer this JS? It's a little bigger. Also in the Spa JS the bathroom configuration was a little strange with the shower/bath in one room and the toilet in another room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare countess5 Posted April 15, 2018 #223 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Too bad the majority of the 100 odd people who signed up didn't show. Maybe two dozen. People wonder why often Royal doesn't put a lot of effort in the M&M. That is a good reason. A positive for us was the better chance to win something, I won a backpack full of Royal goodies. I think the issue is that people are excited about attending while sitting at home, but RCCL and other lines hold them so early. After a night out enjoying the ship you have to get up so early. Not to mention some people who arrive closer to the cruise departure and are dealing with time change. Why not make it a bit later in the AM? I would suggest that attendance would go up. ☕️ 🤷🏻* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted April 15, 2018 Author #224 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Too bad the majority of the 100 odd people who signed up didn't show. Maybe two dozen. People wonder why often Royal doesn't put a lot of effort in the M&M. That is a good reason. A positive for us was the better chance to win something, I won a backpack full of Royal goodies. I think the issue is that people are excited about attending while sitting at home, but RCCL and other lines hold them so early. After a night out enjoying the ship you have to get up so early. Not to mention some people who arrive closer to the cruise departure and are dealing with time change. Why not make it a bit later in the AM? I would suggest that attendance would go up. [emoji477]️ 🤷🏻* I'm sure no matter what time they hold it people can find a reason for not showing. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted April 15, 2018 Author #225 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Another lovely dinner in Coastal Kitchen. Marie had Maine lobster salad, pollock with coconut Jasmine rice and the usual vanilla ice cream. I tried the lobster salad, crusted ribeye and a mascarpone cheesecake. Also with our salads we shared a mushroom stuffed chicken leg. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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