My View: 14 Days of Chasing the Sun on Seaside

[Beamafar]

1 minute ago, Cruisergal1208 said:

Thanks for the explanation.   In the Caribbean it is a very different menu in the Ocean Cay.  I don't have a copy of it but have seen it posted on CC before.

 

That's interesting.  I must have missed it as I'd like to see a copy;  we'll be on Meraviglia from NY and was expecting it to be similar to what I've posted.

[Two Wheels Only]

7 hours ago, ready2cruzagain said:

You cannot upgrade to Teppenayaki. 

 

When we booked and bought the Trio, Teppanyaki was included but was later removed as an option. On the ship, I was able to get Teppanyaki included but it was like pulling teeth. The concierge was able to get it done and I doubt that I would have been able to do it on my own. We enjoyed the experience but it was a longer meal than expected. 

[Beav1279]

I'm enjoying your review immensely! DH and I have cruised RC and Carnival but just started looking at an MSC cruise - I appreciate your opinions! Thanks for sharing 🙂 

[cruzlover]

2 hours ago, Beamafar said:

 

Here are the menus for Butcher's Cut and Ocean Cay (the 'Dining Experience' menu is the one that Black Card members get - you choose one item from Starters, Mains & Desserts.  You can substitute an item from the a la carte menu at a 50% discount):

 

BUTCHERS CUT US MENU.pdf 53.36 kB · 8 downloads

 

251718136_OCEANCAYMENU.pdf 700.5 kB · 6 downloads

 

Here's the 'Dining Experience' menu for Ocean Cay (because it's not included in the PDF):

 

 

Thanks. I appreciate your taking the time to reply! 

Edited June 11, 2019 by cruzlover

[APDMOM]

5 hours ago, cruzlover said:

Awesome! I was hoping that was the case. I know the menu options are limited for the Black Card complimentary dinner. I would love to see the menus if you get a chance. 

Yes, I will gladly get those pictures for you.   🙂

[APDMOM]

My View: Day 10 - San Juan, Puerto Rico

[APDMOM]

This was basically like a sea day, as we did not arrive in Puerto Rico until 4:30 p.m.  (a little ahead of schedule).

 

We got to the jungle pool at 8:15 a.m. and found that almost all the front row seats already had towels “reserving” them.  We took a quick swim, and left after 30 minutes when it already started getting busy.  The slides were okay between 9 and 9:30, after which the lines started getting longer.

 

At the buffet lunch, I found my favorite ever fries - maple flavored!  How do they do that? I hope they make them again this week.

 

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Arrival:  San Juan

 

 

El Morro:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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More views of our arrival...  Celebrity Equinox was already in port (we sailed this ship over Christmas 2018):

 

 

 

 

 

 

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My View: Walking in Old San Juan

 

We decided to take a walk on Calle de la Fortaleza (Fortaleza street) to see if we could find the umbrellas.  Take a walk with us through this beautiful, photogenic Old Town:

 

 

 

 

 

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Views of beautiful and colorful buildings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Views of streets - Unfortunately the late afternoon lighting is never the best for these pictures:

 

 

 

 

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Views by the Port:

 

 

 

 

 

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ABBA

 

As a die hard ABBA fan, I was so excited to see that there would be an ABBA show on the big screen by the pool.  Unfortunately, it was an ABBA movie/documentary with very poor sound.  You could hardly hear anything and they only played parts of songs.  After about 20 minutes, everyone had left, except us!  I stayed for about an hour, just to hear the ‘parts of songs’.  Like I said, “die hard ABBA fan” here!

 

 

 

 

 

Our Growing Moon:

Edited June 11, 2019 by APDMOM
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My Views from our December 2018 Cruise:

 

Unfortunately, we docked at a different pier than in December, when we had the perfect views for evening pictures.  This dock from today has a building by the ship, and they have a new structure that obscures the opportunity for a whole ship picture.  When you go up the hill to take a picture, buildings are in the way.  So, here are a few pictures of Seaside from December, when she was docked by Equinox:

 

 

Seaside is on the right:

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A few evening views of Equinox and San Juan:

 

 

 

Coast Guard by Night:

 

Equinox Leaving Port:

 

 

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My View:  End of day 10

 

 

 

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Daily Planner - Eastern Route Day 3 - San Juan, Puerto Rico

 

 

 

 

 

[sidari]

Did you get off the ship on Saturday or did you stay onboard ?

[reedprincess]

22 minutes ago, sidari said:

Did you get off the ship on Saturday or did you stay onboard ?

Post #214 on page 9 - she details what they did for turnaround day.  

[APDMOM]

1 hour ago, sidari said:

Did you get off the ship on Saturday or did you stay onboard ?

Just a short while off the ship... 

 

I wish all ports would do things like they do for Adventure of the Seas in Cape Liberty.  There, the customs agent comes onboard with all his equipment and you stay on the ship.  He just checks your passport and you get issued a new card.  VERY easy and relaxing process.  

[reedprincess]

Hi there!!  Seriously loving your review. It's amazing..

 

Any chance you could get/post some photos of the specialty restaurant menus?  Or did I miss them somehow earlier on?  Thanks!

[Cruisergal1208]

How long did it take you to walk to the umbrellas and was it all uphill?

[Chriskolb]

13 hours ago, APDMOM said:

 

 

Thanks to both of you for answering this question.  I did not know the answer about upgrading.

 

As for the complimentary meal, we just told the hostess it is for the complimentary, and she asked for our cabin number.  So, the black card meal is connected to your stateroom number. 

 

Thanks for the reply on these questions.  I have a feeling that we will not be able to upgrade to the Teppanyaki however, we may or may not be able break the four meals we get, and have the two of us use it one night (My cabin will have, officially my younger son in it with me) and then the other night use the other cabin, that will have the other adult that is black card and my other son.  Will have to see if we can do that or not.  Just have a feeling that my kids will be specialty restaurant out after 3 nights there.  Also, they will more than likely have found friends on the ship and will want to play and eat dinner with them some nights. 

 

Again, thanks everyone for your replies.  

 

Also, this has been a great day by day overview of your vacation.  Are they doing the Seafood Plater special at the bar 10 floor or so that over looks the atrium.  It is like three levels of all kinds of seafood.  Regular price last year was $75 but they had it on sale one night for $50.  Well worth it for all the seafood you got. 

[Chriskolb]

4 hours ago, APDMOM said:

ABBA

 

As a die hard ABBA fan, I was so excited to see that there would be an ABBA show on the big screen by the pool.  Unfortunately, it was an ABBA movie/documentary with very poor sound.  You could hardly hear anything and they only played parts of songs.  After about 20 minutes, everyone had left, except us!  I stayed for about an hour, just to hear the ‘parts of songs’.  Like I said, “die hard ABBA fan” here!

 

 

 

 

 

Our Growing Moon: