long_shot45 Posted March 30, 2009 #51 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Thanks....It seems to be the same as Princess, Royal carib. and the rest. some times we yanks are a bit slow...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glitterbabe Posted March 30, 2009 #52 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Long shot 45 - I am sure you are not slow at all!! Guess you don't have a long plane trip to endure before hitting Miami Airport then? Or is that just me being dumb (looking at the size of America compared to the good old UK?)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long_shot45 Posted March 30, 2009 #53 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Nope. It is only about 2.5 hrs. we are going in on the 1st and staying in Downtown Miami. Got a deal at the Hyatt Regency... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glitterbabe Posted March 30, 2009 #54 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Mmm...we are going on the 1st too, staying in Manchester near the airport - doesnt have quite the same ring to it as Downtown Miami!! Think our flight is about 9 hours - yuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thom65 Posted March 30, 2009 #55 Share Posted March 30, 2009 leaving in the morning from california.. rent a car spend 2 nights in Boca Raton. see you aboard on the 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long_shot45 Posted March 30, 2009 #56 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Glitterbabe, When do you get into Miami? I assume Manchester is in England..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glitterbabe Posted March 30, 2009 #57 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Hi Long shot 45 and thom65 We fly from Manchester (England) at 9.30, so allowing for the time difference could expect to land, all being well at about 2.30 US time. By the time we get through US Border Control etc etc and collect our luggage, we would hope to be on board about 4.30 ish. I think we are the first flight out from the UK. We were on this very same cruise on 5th February - how keen are we????? See you on deck then at the sailaway party. Glitterbabe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long_shot45 Posted March 30, 2009 #58 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Glitterbabe... It looks like you know the drill......CYA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunderland sam Posted March 31, 2009 #59 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Thankyou all for the helpful comments we look forward to seeing you all soon, we are flying from the North of England, it is our first time with Fred Olsen & Thompson.Happy holidays see you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sealegs57 Posted March 31, 2009 Author #60 Share Posted March 31, 2009 There will be casual, smart casual, formal and theme nights. Casual and Smart Casual are not much different except that men will be expected to wear either a tie or a jacket for Smart Casual. We usually dress as we would if we were going out to a restaurant at home if that helps - no jeans or tee-shirts. Long trousers and shirt for men and ladies skirt/trousers and top or dress. WE read in the Fred Olsens A-z of cruising that in the caribbean there are no informal/smart casual nights - just elegant casual which means open neck shirts for men. Also on the tickets it doesn't mention informal nights - just 3 formal and the 3 theme nights. Will my hubby be ok with no ties/jacket (apart from his DJ of course?) Not long to go now - Happy Holidays:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glitterbabe Posted March 31, 2009 #61 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Hi there - having cruised the Caribbean on Fred Olsen many times, all I can say is that my own father was refused entry to the restaurant as he was not wearing a tie or a jacket. If you don't take a tie then the Maitre'd does keep spares which he will let your husband borrow. Getting excited now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sealegs57 Posted March 31, 2009 Author #62 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Thanks Glitterbabe - just seen a couple of ties disappear into hubbys suitcase!;) Busy packing right now - hope I can fit it all in! Like you say - getting excited now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glitterbabe Posted April 17, 2009 #63 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Now we are back home and eyeing up the mountain of washing or at least I am - think I must have brought next doors home with me too! - how did the cruise go for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunderland sam Posted April 22, 2009 #64 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Only one word FANTASTIC!! Like you we have a mountain of washing now, might need another holiday to recover from it! Happy Cruising & all our best wishes to other Fred Olsens fans.Sunderland Sam:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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