Jim_Iain - First Non-Celebrity Cruise in 22 year - Ponant vs Celebrity Comparison

[parkey]

8 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

 

He must be on the Canadian Side.     No he is right after St.Claire in East China -The narrowest part of the river  

 

8 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

 

He must be on the Canadian Side.     

 

7 minutes ago, Lena11033 said:

 

I love it, my husband likes tracking my flights so I gave him that to track my ships when I'm away

 

[Jim_Iain]

Couple pix of entry into St Clair. 
 

 

 

 

Bare feet of clearance 

 

 

[Jim_Iain]

The observation lounge was very busy

 

 

 

There  is also an outside deck in front of the lounge.  

 

 

Edited September 16, 2023 by Jim_Iain

[Jim_Iain]

Couple pix of the hallway 

 

 

 

 

[Jim_Iain]

 

Detroit

 

 

 

[hcat]

13 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

Couple pix of the hallway 

 

 

 

 

very classy..nice wide hallways. loke a 5 star hotel!

[Ex-Airbalancer]

Any pictures of the Gord Howe bridge that is under construction? 

[awhfy]

On 9/15/2023 at 1:57 PM, Jim_Iain said:

We are about 2 weeks early for the fall colors.  Just a few trees are showing color. 
 

Crossing an old railroad bridge was really interesting.  Local school classes painted panels. 
 

 

 

 

 

Remember this one of Tower Hill

 

Bobby Orr, still my favorite hockey player, never forget him sailing across the ice

[ijscheer]

By the way, the correct full name of the structure is the GORDIE Howe International Bridge

[pretty princess]

Loving your photos. BringS back memories of sailing our sailboat from Mackinac to Cleveland a few years back!,   Thanks for the photos!!

[lilghallinsf]

5 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

 

Detroit

 

 

 

This looks like Grosse Pointe or the nice northern portion of the detoirt 

[lilghallinsf]

1 hour ago, pretty princess said:

Loving your photos. BringS back memories of sailing our sailboat from Mackinac to Cleveland a few years back!,   Thanks for the photos!!

If you are interested in the history of Detroit, and it's close proximation to Canada, read Jeffrey Eugenides books. He is an author born in Detroit, and while his books can be controversial, (as any good book is), he does give some history on prohibition and how bootleggers would drive across the lake Canada. 

[GonzoWCS]

Go Wings!

 

Cheers

[Jim_Iain]

13 hours ago, Ex-Airbalancer said:

Any pictures of the Gord Howe bridge that is under construction? 

I saw it but didn’t take a picture.    I commented that you wouldn’t want to turn on that bridge.   The bridge isn’t joined yet and just drops off. 

[Jim_Iain]

10 hours ago, pretty princess said:

Loving your photos. BringS back memories of sailing our sailboat from Mackinac to Cleveland a few years back!,   Thanks for the photos!!

That must have been an adventure.  I live reading other Live posts.   They always bring back wonderful memories. 

[Jim_Iain]

8 hours ago, lilghallinsf said:

This looks like Grosse Pointe or the nice northern portion of the detoirt 

I think so. We took a nap and we had passed Detroit when I awoke. 
 

The temps have been warm.  Possibly the tropical temps from the edges of the hurricane. 

[Jim_Iain]

Last night was the second Gala Night   
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incredible dinner.    A solid 10.  Far outstrips Celebrity meals.   

 

 

[hcat]

15 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

Last night was the second Gala Night   
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incredible dinner.    A solid 10.  Far outstrips Celebrity meals.   

 

 

nice menu. how are the breads/ rolls?

.both of you looking very spiffy!  Happily, no designer/ formal jeans on this cruise line!

Edited September 17, 2023 by hcat

[cachouonacruise]

Hi Jim,

 

Thank-you again for the superb photos of your trip! They are really beautiful!

 

I do have one or two more questions about your experience.

 

I don't remember your itinerary, but does it include sea (lake) days? And, what type of activities are available on a small ship like Le Bellot, when not in port? 

[GonzoWCS]

12 hours ago, ijscheer said:

By the way, the correct full name of the structure is the GORDIE Howe International Bridge

Mr Hockey to me... Go Wings!

 

Cheers

[miched]

12 hours ago, lilghallinsf said:

This looks like Grosse Pointe or the nice northern portion of the detoirt 

It is Bob Lo island.   The island was sold to a developer and houses were built on it.  

[Texed]

Thanks for the posts and pictures.  😊

[miched]

1 hour ago, GonzoWCS said:

Mr Hockey to me... Go Wings!

 

Cheers

It is said that fans would send fan mail to Gordy.   The only address was Mr Hockey and it would get delivered to him

Mark Howe also in the Hall of Fame said people in the stands would try to rile him by saying that he will never be as good as his dad.  His reply. “you are right and nobody else will ever be either.”  
 

 

Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

 

[Jim_Iain]

5 hours ago, hcat said:

nice menu. how are the breads/ rolls?

.both of you looking very spiffy!  Happily, no designer/ formal jeans on this cruise line!

 

All of the Breads, Pastries have been far superior than Celebrity.    On the pictures the fist is of a couple Puff Pastry small rolls.    The dinner roles are traditional French and come in White, Rye and Whole Wheat.

 

The pastries in the morning are incredible -   They usually have a plain croissant, Chocolate, Pastry Cinnamon Roll, Apple Tarts  etc

 

I think you could get away with Nice Jeans at dinner.   Most dress for the MDR but they offer alternative dining on the Main Salon and outside.   Almost the same menu sometimes one less dish.   You  serve yourself for Cheese, Salad and desert and table service for the main courses.

[Jim_Iain]

5 hours ago, cachouonacruise said:

Hi Jim,

 

Thank-you again for the superb photos of your trip! They are really beautiful!

 

I do have one or two more questions about your experience.

 

I don't remember your itinerary, but does it include sea (lake) days? And, what type of activities are available on a small ship like Le Bellot, when not in port? 

 

On this cruise we only had one sea (Lake) day.   That was yesterday as we sailed from Parry Sound - through the River between Lake Huron and Lake Erie.    This included a sail by Detroit.

 

They don't have as many items to keep passengers busy but had-

 

800 - Yoga

9:30 - Lecture - First Ladies of the White House

10:30 - 11:30 -  Blue Eye for quiet time

11:00  - Trivia

2:00  - Cruise by Detroit and talk by the Bird Trainer

3:00 -  Lecture on The Saint Lawrence Sea Way

4:00 - Tea Time

6:00 - Live music in Main Lounge

6:30 - Farewell Coctail party in Theater.

7:00 - Gala Dinner -  all dine at same time unless you wish to dine in alternative venue

9:00 - Show - Dancers of the Ballet - Paris C'Show and Margot, Singer

 

They also have games in the lounges and tables for card games in the Photo Studio