Rare uktog Posted July 22, 2022 #1551 Share Posted July 22, 2022 4 hours ago, Mackdogmolly said: Schweppes is fine with me Me too. I’m anything but Club in that respect 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted July 22, 2022 #1552 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Edinburgh Airport has a new addition. (It was too early to try) Maybe they could rename the Atlas Bar 😂😂😂 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisiamc Posted July 22, 2022 #1553 Share Posted July 22, 2022 @uktogBon Voyage! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted July 22, 2022 #1554 Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) 10 hours ago, Mackdogmolly said: Schweppes is fine with me Same here! Although I do have a few cans of Fevertree that I was planning to pack, but won’t need to now (sorry @Host Jazzbeau 😔😁) Edited July 22, 2022 by Beamafar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted July 22, 2022 #1555 Share Posted July 22, 2022 I will report how life goes or whether I’m “strange souvenir shopping” in Lerwick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted July 22, 2022 #1556 Share Posted July 22, 2022 6 minutes ago, uktog said: I will report how life goes or whether I’m “strange souvenir shopping” in Lerwick Have a wonderful trip. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwilcox Posted July 26, 2022 #1557 Share Posted July 26, 2022 On 7/19/2022 at 1:19 PM, Zoey said: I’d prefer to take the covid test and have the Patio open for dinner during my cruise. You'd think that with Covid raging again they would want people eating outdoors as much as possible 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogagal47 Posted July 27, 2022 #1558 Share Posted July 27, 2022 16 hours ago, jwilcox said: You'd think that with Covid raging again they would want people eating outdoors as much as possible We were in Greece for 5 days pre-cruise. We spent almost all of our time outdoors and avoided Athens touring as we were convinced that crowds would increase the risk of catching covid. We stayed one night in Piraeus then took the ferry to Aegina and had a lovely 4 day stay there. We came back to spend a night at the Alex in Piraeus again before the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwilcox Posted July 27, 2022 #1559 Share Posted July 27, 2022 9 hours ago, yogagal47 said: We were in Greece for 5 days pre-cruise. We spent almost all of our time outdoors and avoided Athens touring as we were convinced that crowds would increase the risk of catching covid. We stayed one night in Piraeus then took the ferry to Aegina and had a lovely 4 day stay there. We came back to spend a night at the Alex in Piraeus again before the cruise. We also hope to avoid crowds as much as possible. Eating in our room or at a table for two should help, and that's why I'm disappointed to hear there's no outdoor seating for dinner, We've got some small group excursions planned and are worried about the close quarters on a van or mini-bus. But we're taking a whole bunch of N95s and plan to mask up when near others. I'm hoping others will do the same but, sadly, a lot of people seem to have given up masking. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted July 28, 2022 #1560 Share Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) Onboard the ship now it’s very clear the guidance masks are not required. You can wear them if you want and they ask that each group respects the views of the other. I would say on this sailing of 550+ less that 10% are wearing masks. It’s the “new normal”. The next step will be to remove the mandate for crew who have to wear them indoors in guest areas only. They hope to do that soon. Edited July 28, 2022 by uktog 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveA Posted July 28, 2022 #1561 Share Posted July 28, 2022 10 hours ago, jwilcox said: ... that's why I'm disappointed to hear there's no outdoor seating for dinner. On Onward around Greece earlier this month outdoor seating for dinner was available every evening. Usually both at the Patio and Windows, although the Windows outdoor area was closed due to high winds a couple of times. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted July 30, 2022 #1562 Share Posted July 30, 2022 The Azamazing evening on quest this week was very enjoyable. It was held in the cabaret lounge and involved Norwegian singers and a fiddle player. The performers were well known in Norway having represented their country in Eurovision. The compère spoke very good English and was also a very good singer. There were two shows so you could either dine before or after the show. Drinks were served involving Norwegian spirits and some Norwegian cinnamon cakes were also offered What was very nice was that we all got a lovely gift to represent our stay in Norway delivered to our staterooms. Sometimes in the past when we have had these things they were low quality but here it was obvious budget had been spent and we have a lovely Norwegian cheese slice which is useful as it was something I was planning to buy myself anyway. I genuinely believe given how high calibre the acts were that there was not a budget reduction by having the event onboard when you take into account all the extras we got 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted July 30, 2022 #1563 Share Posted July 30, 2022 1 hour ago, uktog said: The Azamazing evening on quest this week was very enjoyable. It was held in the cabaret lounge and involved Norwegian singers and a fiddle player. The performers were well known in Norway having represented their country in Eurovision. The compère spoke very good English and was also a very good singer. There were two shows so you could either dine before or after the show. Drinks were served involving Norwegian spirits and some Norwegian cinnamon cakes were also offered What was very nice was that we all got a lovely gift to represent our stay in Norway delivered to our staterooms. Sometimes in the past when we have had these things they were low quality but here it was obvious budget had been spent and we have a lovely Norwegian cheese slice which is useful as it was something I was planning to buy myself anyway. I genuinely believe given how high calibre the acts were that there was not a budget reduction by having the event onboard when you take into account all the extras we got Was it Alexander Rybak? Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Man Posted July 30, 2022 #1564 Share Posted July 30, 2022 5 hours ago, excitedofharpenden said: Was it Alexander Rybak? Phil Just so long as it wasn't Casey Ryebeck. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Port Power Posted July 31, 2022 #1565 Share Posted July 31, 2022 2 hours ago, Norn Iron Man said: Just so long as it wasn't Casey Ryebeck. LOL Oh, dear! That was exactly my first thought too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted July 31, 2022 #1566 Share Posted July 31, 2022 14 hours ago, excitedofharpenden said: Was it Alexander Rybak? Phil Not quite. That would have been something else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurieb Posted July 31, 2022 #1567 Share Posted July 31, 2022 (edited) Not a big deal, but corkage on the Journey is now 15.00. Also, just read that the Atlas Bar cocktails are available on the Journey! Edited July 31, 2022 by laurieb 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare travelberlin Posted July 31, 2022 #1568 Share Posted July 31, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, laurieb said: Not a big deal, but corkage on the Journey is now 15.00. Also, just read that the Atlas Bar cocktails are available on the Journey! How much was it before? 10 dollars? It it was 10 dollars an increase of 50% for allowing to take your own bottle to the restaurant is for me a big deal. What would justify that increase? Azamara is not incurring in any costs because of that. On the contrary it is saving its included wines if people bring their own. Ivi Edited July 31, 2022 by travelberlin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted July 31, 2022 #1569 Share Posted July 31, 2022 5 minutes ago, travelberlin said: How much was it before? 10 dollars? It it was 10 dollars an increase of 50% for allowing to take your own bottle to the restaurant is for me a big deal. What would justify that increase? Azamara is not incurring in any costs because of that. On the contrary it is saving its included wines if people bring their own. Ivi It’s all about revenue generation forget any sense of logic or fairness in that 😀 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted July 31, 2022 #1570 Share Posted July 31, 2022 There’s no corkage fee if you purchase a drinks package, is there? (Sorry - it’s probably been answered a million times, but we’re on Celebrity a couple of weeks after our Journey cruise and I’m beginning to confuse the 2 companies’ policies 🤪) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Port Power Posted July 31, 2022 #1571 Share Posted July 31, 2022 21 minutes ago, Beamafar said: There’s no corkage fee if you purchase a drinks package, is there? (Sorry - it’s probably been answered a million times, but we’re on Celebrity a couple of weeks after our Journey cruise and I’m beginning to confuse the 2 companies’ policies 🤪) Drinks are included in your fare. Bottles of wine can be purchased singly or in a multi package, and definitely no corkage on top. (And yes, the same question asked and answered not far back. 😁) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ithikan Posted July 31, 2022 #1572 Share Posted July 31, 2022 2 hours ago, laurieb said: Not a big deal, but corkage on the Journey is now 15.00. Also, just read that the Atlas Bar cocktails are available on the Journey! Disappointing. We've a New Zealand sailing coming up and nearly every port offers a vineyard tour, of sorts. I'm certain we'll still opt to enhance our onboard dining with some local vintages, but this 50% increase in corkage somewhat deflates anticipation... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted July 31, 2022 #1573 Share Posted July 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Port Power said: Drinks are included in your fare. Bottles of wine can be purchased singly or in a multi package, and definitely no corkage on top. (And yes, the same question asked and answered not far back. 😁) I’m reading practically everything that’s being posted on both boards (and re-reading a lot of the threads). I plan to purchase the Ultimate package and was considering bringing some champagne onboard to enjoy in one of the speciality restaurants - hence the question. We’re due to embark next Saturday 🤞so trying to get my head straight around the Azamara policies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare oddjob16 Posted July 31, 2022 #1574 Share Posted July 31, 2022 22 hours ago, excitedofharpenden said: Was it Alexander Rybak? Phil No, but they did perform his winning song from 2009, «Fairytale».😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riocca Posted July 31, 2022 #1575 Share Posted July 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Beamafar said: I’m reading practically everything that’s being posted on both boards (and re-reading a lot of the threads). I plan to purchase the Ultimate package and was considering bringing some champagne onboard to enjoy in one of the speciality restaurants - hence the question. We’re due to embark next Saturday 🤞so trying to get my head straight around the Azamara policies. There’s a champagne (Nicolas Feuillatte) included in the Ultimate Package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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