The Cruise Discussion Thread - Page 2

Axeman · 07-19-2022, 01:38 PM

I've been on one cruise, Royal Caribbean, Alaska.
Six days, three nights in early July about twenty years ago. I had a fantastic time and used the cigar lounge a lot. It was a very multinational and age diverse group of people aboard. It was like a floating all inclusive resort. I have stayed at a few all inclusive beach resorts and I think I like that better. It's a close call.

icehog3 · 07-19-2022, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Axeman

I've been on one cruise, Royal Caribbean, Alaska.
Six days, three nights in early July about twenty years ago. I had a fantastic time and used the cigar lounge a lot. It was a very multinational and age diverse group of people aboard. It was like a floating all inclusive resort. I have stayed at a few all inclusive beach resorts and I think I like that better. It's a close call.

Lance, what did you do those other 2 nights?

Axeman · 07-19-2022, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Lance, what did you do those other 2 nights?

Alaska in July...

icehog3 · 07-20-2022, 03:32 PM

Porch Dweller · 02-06-2023, 04:04 PM

We were on the Norwegian Getaway a few weeks ago and they still have a cigar lounge. Unfortunately, most of the people in there were smoking cigarettes, but better than nothing.

Porch Dweller · 04-20-2023, 05:41 AM

Back from French Polynesia on the Oceania Regatta. It has some incredible food. Hell, you could get steaks cooked to order and lobster tails in the friggin' buffet. The Italian restaurant had a separate menu for olive oils and balsamic vinegars. It's definitely a food-lover's cruise line.

It has a smoking lounge, but it's dominated by cigarette smokers. There were no cigars available for purchase on the ship.

icehog3 · 04-20-2023, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

Back from French Polynesia on the Oceania Regatta. It has some incredible food. Hell, you could get steaks cooked to order and lobster tails in the friggin' buffet. The Italian restaurant had a separate menu for olive oils and balsamic vinegars. It's definitely a food-lover's cruise line.

It has a smoking lounge, but it's dominated by cigarette smokers. There were no cigars available for purchase on the ship.

Did you bring your own and deal with the cigs, James?

Porch Dweller · 04-20-2023, 10:01 AM

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Did you bring your own and deal with the cigs, James?

That's my normal plan; bring a travel humi and 10 or so sticks. Plus there's an open-air section on the pool deck where you can smoke. It works better than the lounge while in port, not so much while under way because of the wind.

icehog3 · 04-20-2023, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

That's my normal plan; bring a travel humi and 10 or so sticks. Plus there's an open-air section on the pool deck where you can smoke. It works better than the lounge while in port, not so much while under way because of the wind.

Gotcha.

mosesbotbol · 04-24-2023, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

Back from French Polynesia on the Oceania Regatta. It has some incredible food. Hell, you could get steaks cooked to order and lobster tails in the friggin' buffet. The Italian restaurant had a separate menu for olive oils and balsamic vinegars. It's definitely a food-lover's cruise line.

It has a smoking lounge, but it's dominated by cigarette smokers. There were no cigars available for purchase on the ship.

Any pictures? Sounds great.

Porch Dweller · 04-24-2023, 03:58 PM

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Any pictures? Sounds great.

Quite a few, but I'm having issues with Flickr and their new TOS. I need to find a new free photo site.

Weelok · 04-24-2023, 05:26 PM

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Quite a few, but I'm having issues with Flickr and their new TOS. I need to find a new free photo site.

I use posting.org

Pretty easy to use. Remember to size for a forum or you will look yuge.

MaytagMan · 04-24-2023, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

Quite a few, but I'm having issues with Flickr and their new TOS. I need to find a new free photo site.

I use img.bb

RevSmoke · 04-22-2023, 08:26 AM

Going on a cruise Monday...on TFB (instead of USS - this is TFB, Todd's Fishing Boat) Kallz.
[the name of the boat is so that my secretary can answer the phone on my day off and say with all seriousness, "Pastor is out on Kallz presently."
Will be cruising close shore of Lake Michigan.
Hopefully eating well afterward, depending on the bite!

Peace of the Lord be with you.

Porch Dweller · 04-22-2023, 04:18 PM

Good luck, and photos of a good catch are always appreciated!

icehog3 · 04-25-2023, 08:49 AM

I use imgur.com, and like Dave said, size your picture to the forum. It's simple with imgur.

Porch Dweller · 04-25-2023, 12:26 PM

I'm trying out Imgur. Let's see how this goes.

A rare sighting of Cloudzilla on the flight to Tahiti:

Porch Dweller · 04-25-2023, 12:30 PM

Photos don't do justice to how amazing the water is.

Bora Bora:

A coconut drifting out to sea in Papeete:

Fakarava:

Porch Dweller · 04-25-2023, 12:31 PM

We stayed two nights after the cruise in Papeete. The view from the hotel:

Porch Dweller · 04-25-2023, 12:34 PM

Steph getting hangry

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No kidding, this was one of the top 10 Amber Ales I've ever had:

07-19-2022, 01:38 PM	#1
Axeman Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2021 First Name: Lance Location: Mountains, Bay Area, CA Posts: 85 Trading: (0)	Re: The Cruise Discussion Thread I've been on one cruise, Royal Caribbean, Alaska. Six days, three nights in early July about twenty years ago. I had a fantastic time and used the cigar lounge a lot. It was a very multinational and age diverse group of people aboard. It was like a floating all inclusive resort. I have stayed at a few all inclusive beach resorts and I think I like that better. It's a close call.

07-20-2022, 03:32 PM	#4
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,284 Trading: (60)	Re: The Cruise Discussion Thread __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-06-2023, 04:04 PM	#5
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,392 Trading: (24)	Re: The Cruise Discussion Thread We were on the Norwegian Getaway a few weeks ago and they still have a cigar lounge. Unfortunately, most of the people in there were smoking cigarettes, but better than nothing. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

04-20-2023, 05:41 AM	#6
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,392 Trading: (24)	Re: The Cruise Discussion Thread Back from French Polynesia on the Oceania Regatta. It has some incredible food. Hell, you could get steaks cooked to order and lobster tails in the friggin' buffet. The Italian restaurant had a separate menu for olive oils and balsamic vinegars. It's definitely a food-lover's cruise line. It has a smoking lounge, but it's dominated by cigarette smokers. There were no cigars available for purchase on the ship. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

04-22-2023, 08:26 AM	#14
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,848 Trading: (51)	Re: The Cruise Discussion Thread Going on a cruise Monday...on TFB (instead of USS - this is TFB, Todd's Fishing Boat) Kallz. [the name of the boat is so that my secretary can answer the phone on my day off and say with all seriousness, "Pastor is out on Kallz presently." Will be cruising close shore of Lake Michigan. Hopefully eating well afterward, depending on the bite! Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

04-22-2023, 04:18 PM	#15
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,392 Trading: (24)	Re: The Cruise Discussion Thread Good luck, and photos of a good catch are always appreciated! __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

04-25-2023, 08:49 AM	#16
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,284 Trading: (60)	Re: The Cruise Discussion Thread I use imgur.com, and like Dave said, size your picture to the forum. It's simple with imgur. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-25-2023, 12:26 PM	#17
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,392 Trading: (24)	Re: The Cruise Discussion Thread I'm trying out Imgur. Let's see how this goes. A rare sighting of Cloudzilla on the flight to Tahiti: __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

04-25-2023, 12:30 PM	#18
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,392 Trading: (24)	Re: The Cruise Discussion Thread Photos don't do justice to how amazing the water is. Bora Bora: A coconut drifting out to sea in Papeete: Fakarava: __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

04-25-2023, 12:31 PM	#19
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,392 Trading: (24)	Re: The Cruise Discussion Thread We stayed two nights after the cruise in Papeete. The view from the hotel: __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

04-25-2023, 12:34 PM	#20
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,392 Trading: (24)	Re: The Cruise Discussion Thread Steph getting hangry : No kidding, this was one of the top 10 Amber Ales I've ever had: __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone