Jim_Iain - Summit Live Post B3B Greenland / Iceland / Canada Aug 7, 19 and 31, 2022

[chemmo]

46 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

So sad to see the news of the Queen’s death.
 

 

Thanks for your acknowledgment…a lot of us very sad in the UK at the moment. One of those rare people, royal or otherwise,  who gave her full life to service and duty…

[mchell810]

I'm so jealous!  I've always wanted to go the PEI and the Green Gables House. 

[Jim_Iain]

1 hour ago, chemmo said:

Thanks for your acknowledgment…a lot of us very sad in the UK at the moment. One of those rare people, royal or otherwise,  who gave her full life to service and duty…

 

Iain being British, is also very sad.   Even though from Scotland he and his family truly loved and respected Queen Elizabeth's unwavering loyalty and service to the country.

[calicakes]

1 hour ago, Jim_Iain said:

It was incredible.  So sweet and tender.   I loved it so much I even sucked the meat out of the legs. 
 

I saved the claw meat til the very end.  My favorite part of a lobster.  

My ex wife is Canadian.  We went to her family reunion in Cape Breton in 2007.  We had to pay 40.00 for a lobster dinner at the firehouse.  It included the lobster, sides and dessert.   After I ate the lobster, I was then asked was I ready for my 2nd lobster.  I was stunned, they were HUGE and delicious.  I ended up freezing some of it and we brought it back with us to Ontario and made lobster Mac N Cheese.  

[Jim_Iain]

2 minutes ago, calicakes said:

My ex wife is Canadian.  We went to her family reunion in Cape Breton in 2007.  We had to pay 40.00 for a lobster dinner at the firehouse.  It included the lobster, sides and dessert.   After I ate the lobster, I was then asked was I ready for my 2nd lobster.  I was stunned, they were HUGE and delicious.  I ended up freezing some of it and we brought it back with us to Ontario and made lobster Mac N Cheese.  

 

Now I'm going to show may -- When home from University while living in Massachusetts I worked at a lobster place.   Thursday was double lobster night and we served 2 each 1 1/2 pound lobsters for 19.95.   

 

I can't even calculated how many lobsters I must have  killed prepping them for baked stuffed lobster. 

 

I use to make myself Lobsters Sandwiches for lunch out of just Claws... Amazed I didn't get fired but was told I could make myself anything I wanted for lunch.

[Redking]

1 hour ago, chemmo said:

Thanks for your acknowledgment…a lot of us very sad in the UK at the moment. One of those rare people, royal or otherwise,  who gave her full life to service and duty…

Couldn't have said it better. In a once again turbulent world, it's much more than the loss of monarch that we mourn. Such an incredible example to us all. 

[upwarduk]

45 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

Even though from Scotland he and his family truly loved and respected Queen Elizabeth.

The Queen passed away in Scotland at her favourite holiday home, Balmoral.

She will be moved to Edinburgh, so the Scottish people can pay their respects, before being taken to London (Windsor?) for the funeral.

 

[Happy Cruiser 6143]

4 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

Our highlight of the excursion was a lunch in New Glasgow   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Any idea on what was for lunch?

I hope you sampled some of that shop’s delicious offerings. I still buy things from them by mail. 

[Happy Cruiser 6143]

4 hours ago, Cruise a holic said:

we are fans of the Royal suite- the additional half bath is wonderful!  As is the master bath.

There is no additional half bath on the Summit or any other M class ship. 

[Cruise a holic]

12 hours ago, Happy Cruiser 6143 said:

There is no additional half bath on the Summit or any other M class ship. 

Yes- but on S class their is!  Wonderful- so worth it.  Especially if you are over 60!

[mfs2k]

26 minutes ago, Cruise a holic said:

Yes- but on S class their is!  Wonderful- so worth it.  Especially if you are over 60!

I’m puzzled why an extra half bath is so worth it “especially if you’re over 60.”  

[Laurab23]

1 hour ago, mfs2k said:

I’m puzzled why an extra half bath is so worth it “especially if you’re over 60.”  

If you know, you know.

 

Laura

[Jim_Iain]

3 hours ago, Cruise a holic said:

Yes- but on S class their is!  Wonderful- so worth it.  Especially if you are over 60!

I like them - they are great if you and your partner awaken T different times.   I’m an early bird. 

[Jim_Iain]

2 hours ago, mfs2k said:

I’m puzzled why an extra half bath is so worth it “especially if you’re over 60.”  

Just wait.  LOL.  
 

 

[Jim_Iain]

Last night was an unusual sunset. Took me awhile to realize we were sailing East so sun was behind us. 
 

 

 

Also wanted to post a picture of the flowers as they are finally open up

 

[Jim_Iain]

Captain just came on and said Hurricane Earl has formed and heading toward the North East

 

Last night he made the decision to speed up to 22 knots to get around the projected seas.  Correct decision and we are in calm water. 

 

Next weeks cruise may just skirt it.  The Captain is really good. 
 

 

Edited September 9, 2022 by Jim_Iain

[Jim_Iain]

Forgot to mention.  We sailed at 98% Capacity based on double occupancy.   If I recall correctly there are  2060 passengers 

(Not max capacity if all rooms full to capacity)

 

Really doesn’t feel full.  High 75+ guest count and most eat around 5 and are room after first show.   Casino has been very busy on Chic nights. 
 

[mfs2k]

37 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

Just wait.  LOL.  
 

 

Maybe he should change the age requirement.  lol.  I'm 63.

[Jim_Iain]

At High Noon the Master of Summit came over the PA system with a heartfelt tribute to Queen Elizabeth, followed with 3 Long Blasts of the horns.  
 

Very moving and absolute silence aboard the ship. 

[Jim_Iain]

3 hours ago, mfs2k said:

Maybe he should change the age requirement.  lol.  I'm 63.

I just call it TWBC. Teeny weeny bladder club. 

[chemmo]

1 hour ago, Jim_Iain said:

At High Noon the Master of Summit came over the PA system with a heartfelt tribute to Queen Elizabeth, followed with 3 Long Blasts of the horns.  
 

Very moving and absolute silence aboard the ship. 

Very touching….

[sasset]

For those of you all on these B2B2 and B's. How are they handling check for each subsequent cruise? We are on our first B2B since he app has been in use and have had to select a check in time. We are, as of now, going to be Covid tested in port at Celebrity's expense,  prior to reboarding on the turn around day. I can select anything check in from 1130 on. We do want to get off the ship for a bit in Civitavecchia. What check in time would you suggest to allow for shore time and the Covid test?

[davekathy]

19 minutes ago, sasset said:

For those of you all on these B2B2 and B's. How are they handling check for each subsequent cruise? We are on our first B2B since he app has been in use and have had to select a check in time. We are, as of now, going to be Covid tested in port at Celebrity's expense,  prior to reboarding on the turn around day. I can select anything check in from 1130 on. We do want to get off the ship for a bit in Civitavecchia. What check in time would you suggest to allow for shore time and the Covid test?

Select anytime. We select a late one as it doesn't matter for the second leg or how many legs  so someone else may get a better time. 

 

 

[Travelicious]

2 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

I just call it TWBC. Teeny weeny bladder club. 

Reminds me of being told by some mean boy in high school that I was president of the IBTC (Itty Bitty Titty Committee).  I didn't realize at the time that I would come to appreciate the days of itty bitty titties. 🤣

[Jim_Iain]

1 hour ago, sasset said:

For those of you all on these B2B2 and B's. How are they handling check for each subsequent cruise? We are on our first B2B since he app has been in use and have had to select a check in time. We are, as of now, going to be Covid tested in port at Celebrity's expense,  prior to reboarding on the turn around day. I can select anything check in from 1130 on. We do want to get off the ship for a bit in Civitavecchia. What check in time would you suggest to allow for shore time and the Covid test?

For subsequent cruises you can just ignore the check in for subsequent cruises using the App.   B2B's are processed separately than other cruisers.  You have 2 choices.  

 

1.  You are given a Transit Pass and can use it to go ashore prior to the group B2B processing.   If you go ashore you can not rejoin the cruise until general boarding begins and at that time or time of your choosing you present the card and are directed to a special desk for B2B processing.   No time is needed.  

 

2.  If you choose to be processed with all the B2B's you meet in a designated location and once the ship is zeroed out they process you.   In some ports they take you ashore for 15 minutes and then return you to the ship and in others like Boston and San Diego they do it aboard.   After you are given your new sea pass you have free run of the ship for about 2 hours until general boarding begins.   You can also leave the ship at this time and just use your sea pass to return.

 

If B2B testing is required they will arrange it usually the day before embarkation.  You are given a time and just show up and they swab you.