Observations From The Poop Deck : BEYOND NOV 20-27 2022

[FLCruiser97]

13 minutes ago, morpheusofthesea said:

Sunrise on the walking/jogging track.

Looks like a beautiful day in the neighborhood and calm seas.

[morpheusofthesea]

Just now, FLCruiser97 said:

Looks like a beautiful day in the neighborhood and calm seas.

Yes. Here is another tidbit of trivia for the ladies. Having been both raised in Upstate New York and having to have had to walk to school in waist deep sub zero degree snow (uphill both ways) and spending the last 50 years in South Florida we have acclimatized. 72 degrees is time for the ladies to start wearing boots in public. But when one cruises the Caribbean, at this moment, it is a waste of luggage space to bring any heavy clothing.

[YensidCA]

25 minutes ago, morpheusofthesea said:

Sunrise on the walking/jogging track.

I love the sunrise on the sea.

[helen haywood]

26 minutes ago, morpheusofthesea said:

Sunrise on the walking/jogging track.

I think I’ve vaguely heard of both these things…

[morpheusofthesea]

While on this beautiful ship basking quietly on my balcony (only wish the deck chair was cushioned) I am reminded again by Voltaire " The pursuit of pleasure must be the goal of every rational person."

[C-Dragons]

7 minutes ago, helen haywood said:

I think I’ve vaguely heard of both these things…

I agree.

My favorite time of day is when I'm watching the Sunset.

[Tyler414]

What's the plan for the day?  I see golf chipping in the planner....this would seriously require me to think about staying on the ship in Costa Maya if this happens on my January Beyond cruise 😬

[morpheusofthesea]

Sitting and lounging allows one to contemplate important questions about cruising and in particular cruise ships. The Beyond has everything a cruiser is looking for in a cruise vacation. However let us all understand what Mark Twain said about wine is also true about most everything in life as well. "There are no standards of taste in wine. Each person's own taste is the standard and a majority vote cannot decide for him or her or in any slightest degree affect the supremacy of their own standard."

That being said we still think everyone that books any cabin category will have a great time on board this ship.

[morpheusofthesea]

22 minutes ago, Tyler414 said:

What's the plan for the day?  I see golf chipping in the planner....this would seriously require me to think about staying on the ship in Costa Maya if this happens on my January Beyond cruise 😬

You wouldn't be the first.

[RichYak]

4 minutes ago, morpheusofthesea said:

The Beyond has everything a cruiser is looking for in a cruise vacation.

What if one wants an Aqua Class cabin with a balcony? 😇

[morpheusofthesea]

Captain came on the public address system announcing to us that he would have come on sooner but wanted to make sure we were at the right port before making this announcement of our arrival to Costa Maya.

[morpheusofthesea]

2 minutes ago, RichYak said:

What if one wants an Aqua Class cabin with a balcony? 😇

Book a suite.

[FLCruiser97]

So Mr. Morpheus, who will be the winner? The Yacht Club or The Retreat. Or is it still too early to tell?

[morpheusofthesea]

1 minute ago, FLCruiser97 said:

So Mr. Morpheus, who will be the winner? The Yacht Club or The Retreat. Or is it still too early to tell?

Still neck and neck......

[FLCruiser97]

6 minutes ago, morpheusofthesea said:

Still neck and neck......

Still time.

[morpheusofthesea]

Retreat sundeck menu. After lunch at Le Bistro walked over to Eden to check out lunch for tomorrow. All carving meats are not known until 15 minutes before opening time at noon. (open til 1:30) Should, could, maybe turkey for ' our' Thanksgiving ? Of the five desserts offered 3 had nuts, so walked back to Al Bacio for more nutless choices, red velvet cake, dulce de leche chocolate cake, apple pound cake and a madeleine. No lines plenty of tables as most everyone is off the ship.

[morpheusofthesea]

Out doors dining area for Eden. The convergence of three great ships, the Allure to the left, the NCL Prima straight ahead.

Edited November 23, 2022 by morpheusofthesea

[morpheusofthesea]

[morpheusofthesea]

On 11/21/2022 at 2:43 PM, YensidCA said:

I have a request for those on board. Could you post the daily planners? 

 

Much apricated

 

[morpheusofthesea]

These monogrammed PJs were on the bed with tomorrows program (posted above). It was a surprise as this butler gave us no hint they were coming.

[morpheusofthesea]

Tonights performance in the Theater was Magical Bones in "Black Magic". A  break dancer who incorporates his break dancing with card tricks and Houdini-like escape. Though we positioned ourselves for a quick exit, we found this gentleman to be the best magic act on a cruise ship.

[morpheusofthesea]

Had lunch at Le Bistro. We both chose the wrong item, the Brie and Chicken brioche. Instead of a hard baguette, we chose it on a large soft croissant, which was the best part of the sandwich. But the chicken was sliced from a deli roll and was the slimey pressed chicken type which we did not expect from a high class specialty restaurant. Just a small detail, but one to avoid.

[Cruising Princess]

Loving your review!  We board this Sunday!  
 

How is the service in Luminae?  

[morpheusofthesea]

7 minutes ago, Cruising Princess said:

Loving your review!  We board this Sunday!  
 

How is the service in Luminae?  

Perfect

[HMR74]

Is Beyond in port here in Cozumel?  Which port, International?

 

I am on Oasis in dining room on ocean side of Mariner of the Seas.