i'm LIVE and you're not... from the CORAL

[fundayz]

Glad to hear you are having a great time. Enjoy every moment. We are looking forward to our honeymoon on her in July.

 

I was just wondering if they put cell phone service on her yet?

 

Breath in that great vacation air and relax. Thank you so much for doing this. We are just about 100 days out and I am counting every minute.

Can't wait to hear more about your adventures:)

[anniversary cruiser]

I am following all your updates - we are sailing on the Coral in November and can't wait. Thanks so much for taking the time to update

 

Linda

[mamatrouble]

Hi all,

Been a busy 2 days but keeping the Coral nice for all to follow...All the staff seem wanting to bend ove r backwards to please you. They are always cleaning ,fixing or repairing something. And if a have a request they will try their darnest to do it for you.

Buffet has been good and finding plenty to eat on it. Have only dined in the anytime dining room one night, but the service and food was really good. Had 2 orders of escargot and really good frog legs. YUMMY We went down around 8 with no resv and waited around 10 minutes. But I would say if you go want to eat any earlier maybe should make reservations.

Had dinner delivered to room tonight and the Filet melted in your mouth.

Tours:

Both have been good..

Lee Miles really out done himself with the level of sevice that he and his people gives you and yes got Emeralds for my birthday!!! Only we didn't have a lot of time to shop during or after the tour since you are there for such a short time but you will see alot of the town in Columbia. The resturant that he picked for us had the best food that we could ask for. T

Panama Canal by ferry was a long day but amazing!! Bus ride was 1 1/2 hrs to the ferry. Ferry ride was about 4 hrs to go though the canal..Ferry is an older boat but comfortable with plenty of sitting both in the AC and outside, food,water and soda for you. The bathrooms are small but quite useable. It was about 2 hrs to get back the Coral,so no time to shop again as we arrived back at 6:30

But it was a good tour.

Have taken close to 600 pics so far so I will get them,not all of them,posted ASAP!!

One thing I have noticed with Coral that the Photo people are not in your face all of time and I liked that.

Shows have been good some better than others but since everyones likes are different you will get a variety ofr answers to that question.

Ok gotta go and play some in casino..so far I'm up by $100 so its time to lose..

[cruisinmama0]

As far as cabins are concerned, is there one deck that is better than the others for balcony rooms? My TA says Dolphin, but there is a mid ship room available on my cruise on the Caribe or Baja deck (can't remember right now).

 

WWMTD What would Mama Trouble Do?

[tekdiva]

Glad you are having a great time! I was hoping you could do me a small favor. I can't remember if I asked this or not but here it goes... Could you ask someone if they know when Chef's Table will begin? Princess' website says early 2008 but soon it will be mid 2008....lol but if they have it by May 19....:D

[Seal]

Glad you're having FUN--nothing like a suite !!! the bad thing is--you can't go back---It's great to order a good dinner to the room and then go hit the Casino--once on the TP we didn't take any formal wear--mainly because we had to leave our luggage for 5 days at a flower stall-and I was a little uncomfortable about that--well--nothing to be concerned about--brought them this time--and--just in case you don't know about this--The OS of all time--almost 1,000sq ' including balcony--aft corner to die for--now you must get yourself on one of the small ships --such as Tahitian Princess/Pacific Princess or whatver--there are 3 of them--need deck 6--6088 or 6091--same numbers on all 3 ships--we've had 6088 and TP twice--last time, 2 weeks ago and now in Alaska in August same suite 6088--that will be the 3rd time in the same suite in 2 years--join us--you get 6091--then we'll rule the Aft

 

Nancy:D

[Go-Bucks!]

I'm really enjoying following your adventure! I'll be on the Coral for the first time in Dec. and I can hardly wait. Everyone seems to love this ship. I'll be doing the Panama Canal 14 day full transit.

 

I'm also interested in Lee Miles' tours and getting an emerald from his shop! Can you tell us more about the Cartagena tour and emerald shop, please?

 

Glad you're taking lots of pictures. Can you take some of different types of cabins on the Coral (inside, oceanview, balcony, minisuite, and suite), if possible? I would like to see a variety of them, including a view of the balconies.

 

Have you been to the Termal Suites or had any spa services? I love the spa and the Thermal Suites sound so relaxing. Tell us about it if you've been there, please.

 

Thanks!!

[mamatrouble]

Glad you are having a great time! I was hoping you could do me a small favor. I can't remember if I asked this or not but here it goes... Could you ask someone if they know when Chef's Table will begin? Princess' website says early 2008 but soon it will be mid 2008....lol but if they have it by May 19....:D

 

No one sems to know when,that's the answer I get..sorry

[mamatrouble]

I'm really enjoying following your adventure! I'll be on the Coral for the first time in Dec. and I can hardly wait. Everyone seems to love this ship. I'll be doing the Panama Canal 14 day full transit.

 

I'm also interested in Lee Miles' tours and getting an emerald from his shop! Can you tell us more about the Cartagena tour and emerald shop, please?

 

Glad you're taking lots of pictures. Can you take some of different types of cabins on the Coral (inside, oceanview, balcony, minisuite, and suite), if possible? I would like to see a variety of them, including a view of the balconies.

 

Have you been to the Termal Suites or had any spa services? I love the spa and the Thermal Suites sound so relaxing. Tell us about it if you've been there, please.

 

Thanks!!

 

Will be doing an updated version of all tours once home.

Today we did Okie Dokie tours with Charlie, we had a great time with A2 but the ones that did A1 was very disapointed with their guide and plan and telling Charlie. The zipling is mind blowing experience to come up with a word for it, I can't. I always said no one was going to ever put me on a platform and let me go well today that happened and after the first zipline I relaxed a bit and enjoyed it. A friend that was with me(another CC member) said the look on face was priceless and she was laughing so hard. She tried to get a photo but couldn't turn her camera on with the gloves. Went to Bonita Beach,enjoyed the water,food and a great time.

Thank heavens it a sea day tomorrow I'm beat!!! But WAIT there's an Island Party by the pool tonight and so I will sleep in the a.m.

 

Have done some treatments....Facial and Hot stone massage,which I recommend..will be doing another facial and a lime scrub on Monday. No haven't used the Thermal suite, didn't appeal to me.

Have got pics of a mini, balcony and of course a suite..not sure about getting an inside pic but will try!!

 

For those coming on Tuesday PACK your bags it's almost time but I'll be the one screaming when they drag me off!!!!

[mamatrouble]

As far as cabins are concerned, is there one deck that is better than the others for balcony rooms? My TA says Dolphin, but there is a mid ship room available on my cruise on the Caribe or Baja deck (can't remember right now).

 

WWMTD What would Mama Trouble Do?

 

It seems that the Carib balcony is deeper from what I can see...will be posting pics of them...

[mycruz]

Debbie, glad you're having a great time, this is one of my favorite cruises and ships!

Please try the Thermal Suite, I really think you will enjoy it if you like quiet and relaxation! I fell asleep in there on day for about 15 minutes on the thermal bed and it felt like I had been asleep for hours!

[mamatrouble]

It was not the A1 tour ,they did a mix and match type of tour with Charlie and it just didn't work out for them.

[grenouille123]

Hello Debbie,

Good to hear you're having a great cruise! I've just booked to sail on the Coral next year and we can't wait...

Could you please let us know what drinks are included during meals - eg. juice, iced tea?

Thanks for your help and keep enjoying your cruise :D

[mamatrouble]

Who's the Captain and will he still be on for the cruise on the 25th??

 

Thanks,

 

Captain Roger Bilton and he just came back from vacation so I'm saying yes he will...

[mamatrouble]

I was so excited to see your email this morning. Glad to hear things are going well and you are taking good care of the ship. You have sooo many people relying on you for answers and reports. I truly appreciate all your efforts.

 

When you get a chance, can you list some of the movies they are showing on ship? I so loved MUTS on the Crown last year and I know they don't have that on the Coral but its nice to know what they might show.

 

Now go have a festive cocktail. I hear the Raspberry Fizz is a winner!

deb

 

Sorry I keep forgeting to look

 

Movies:

Things we lost in the fire

Dan in real life

American Gangster

PS I love you

I am Legend

Elizabeth,The Golden age

Atonement

[mamatrouble]

Hello Debbie,

Good to hear you're having a great cruise! I've just booked to sail on the Coral next year and we can't wait...

Could you please let us know what drinks are included during meals - eg. juice, iced tea?

Thanks for your help and keep enjoying your cruise :D

 

It looks like Juice(various)in the morning only but others have found smoothies of different flavors in the buffet in the morning also. Ice tea,water,coffee for lunch and dinner...If you have the sticker on your card you can have soda. When you get off in ports buy a 6 pack and bring it back with you. Cheaper than $2+ for a can on the ship. My hubby ran out of Diet Pepsi for his 101 and so we bought more in Limon,no problem getting it back on ship!!!

[caribill]

It looks like Juice(various)in the morning only but others have found smoothies of different flavors in the buffet in the morning also. Ice tea,water,coffee for lunch and dinner...If you have the sticker on your card you can have soda.

 

 

Also milk.

[Techie]

Captain Roger Bilton and he just came back from vacation so I'm saying yes he will...

 

Debbie, thanks so much for the name. Glad you're having a great time. We're also doing tours with Lee Miles and with Charley Soto!

 

Enjoy the rest of your trip and I'll look for the nail marks on the floor from where they dragged you off....:D

 

Joan

12 days and counting....

[mamatrouble]

mamatrouble....remember me? You were supposed to be on the Coral next week with us. Hope you're having a great time....sounds like you are.

 

Maybe we can compare details after I return on the 25th.

 

Your Buckeye buddy...............BoozeBabe

 

Email me when you get back cdcarpenter3 at yahoo dot com and we will compare notes.

[eskiemom]

Thanks for the movie info. I am so glad that you are having a wonderful time and I look forward to each and every post.

 

I might have missed it but did you do Cartagena and if so how was it?

[mamatrouble]

Thanks for the movie info. I am so glad that you are having a wonderful time and I look forward to each and every post.

 

I might have missed it but did you do Cartagena and if so how was it?

 

We did a private with Lee Miles and it was great,if u go back a few pages it's there...

Did the Dunn's Falls today and it was a lot of fun..went with Island Marketing and they made the trip fun, only 4 hrs but that was plenty!! Don't buy the DVD its not worth the $40,yes they saw me coming. Watched it when we got to the ship on my computer and you live and learn!!!LOL But the climb is a lot of fun to do and we had everyone from 70 years old down to 7 and no one had any problems.

 

WE meet up at Margarittaville and that is a fun place but expensive...friends had 2 drinks($14 each) ,cheeseburgers with fries and the bill with tip included was $70,so watch out!!!

 

Have eaten at both speciality resturants,both was very good but different, I wouldn't pick one over the other. Lots of food and the wait staff is fun to be around.

 

OK have to pack everything tomorrow..BOOHOOoooooooo!!!!For those coming on you will have a great time!!!

[tekdiva]

No one sems to know when,that's the answer I get..sorry

 

Thanks for trying!! :( Glad you had a good time.

[eskiemom]

Just in case you are still out there and checking-have you had any cell phone service while on the trip?

 

Thanks for all your information and help.

deb

[mamatrouble]

The only place I had it was in Jamica, I have Nextal/Sprint...I have seen others on cell phones but all you can do is try at different ports and see what works unless you call your provider and find out!!

 

Last day and we don't want to leave,does anyone have extra space in your cabin for me,I won't be any trouble!!! Having one last CC farewell party this afternoon and then we'll be packing to leave tomorrow.

This has been a great trip with good friends,great weather and fun.

I will put a better review on within the week.

[eskiemom]

I am with my aunt in D517, a mini suite. We will have plenty of room for you. Plus you are a fun festive chick and you will fit right in!

 

Thanks for answering all my silly questions. I am so glad that you have had a wonderful trip.

 

Safe travels home.

 

deb