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Did the Mexology class in Cozumel, teach you how to make margaritas, feed you lunch- takes place at dolphinaris (fun to watch the dolphins), just a fun time and I would do it again.

Can wear gloves in the buffet (I bring my own salt and ground pepper too) , but I believe the Elevators are where people really pick up the respiratory bugs, packed in like sardines. (I will try to walk up and down the stairs when I can but with bad knees and a bad back can't do more than a few flights) Got Covid last month while cruising.

I will just be happy to have a spirit class permenantly in Jax!

enjoying the review, can't wait for more pics!

Please report back after your cruise on VV and let us know your thoughts. I havent booked VV yet but Im thinking about it and I will be in an inside cabin so Below the Salt as well:)

Thats pretty awesome actually. We travel in our RV so good info!

I have telehealth with my physician in Florida and she always asks if Im in Florida, says i cant be out out state so maybe it just depends on the particular physician.

The only thing I can tell you is that I was able to do google meet with my husband nearly every night while on the Jubilee. I was also able to do video chats to my husband on the Celebration on the transatlantic so in theory yes you should be able to do a telehealth BUT, you cannot tell your physicians office you are out of state- their MD license is most likely for that state only which means your insurance will not pay for the visit and the physician may cancel the visit immediately so keep your location on the low down.

Beef Carpaccio, caesar salad with extra anchovies, Lamb chops, sorbet of the day

Graham, also popping over to check out your cruise. Love all of the pics especially the food. Looks like a wonderful ship! Glad you and Pauline had a good cruise!

Security- I saw a lot of security stationed around the ship. Other than the incident at the steakhouse with the lady screaming at another patron for saying something about her kid climbing under their table, I did not witness any fights, or altercations but most evenings I was in bed early. Room Steward- he was very kind and promptly brought an extension cord when I asked but they have a lot of rooms to do and little things like empty glass not picked up etc.. Room Service- I did not use Cruise Director- I'm not one to get into the cruise director thing but, Kyndall is a ball of energy! I saw her a lot while walking around the ship, she always said hi and absolutely exudes positive vibes! Debark- Chose to pick up luggage once off the ship. Luggage tags were sent to the room. Went early to the designated lounge (actually went to the wrong lounge but it was okay per staff) and was off the ship by 8:30a. Would I go out of Galveston again? Maybe, not for a short cruise but for a longer cruise. Galveston express was cheap and convenient, easy to book but be aware that the email tells you to wait in one spot (I think 4) but the shuttle waits about 100 feet from that spot in the shared shuttle spot at 5. I did not take Galveston express back, but would in the future. I'm far enough from some of the ports in florida that if I can hop a cheap flight that will work better than driving especially because Brunhilde doesn't fit in small parking spots. I know there is a direct flight from Tallahassee to Miami thats cheap and I may hop on that next time I go out of Fort Lauderdale or Miami instead of driving. Jacksonville is the closest port to me but right now there are only short cruises going out of there. That will change in 2025 as Norwegian cruise lines will begin cruising from Jacksonville and will have some longer cruises. Did I miss anything? My head is still a bit congested so I may have missed something. Thank you everyone who came along for the ride, I will hopefully be doing another live in October.

Okay so, got the restaurants reviewed, I did not attend any shows, excursions.. Only did one excursion in Cozumel and that was the Mexology class by jose cuervo- so much fun! gathered at the meeting place, bracelets placed on wrists and herded to the taxis. Welcome drink at Dolphinaris and then walked to where our class was held. Carlos was our instructor and he was so wonderful, funny. We made 4 different drinks and guacamole. Choice of entrees for lunch (the food was just ok but the ceviche rocked!) Very cool to look over the dolphin pools. I would do this again in a heartbeat! Crowds-yes elevators are small, hot and crowded, I found that walking to the forward elevators helped instead of mid ship. Smart elevators would be very helpful on this ship. Crowds on deck 8 around meals or when people getting back from port in the afternoon as the pizza place became very busy and because deck 8 is a thoroughfare. Also deck 8 has the marina bar and you can get coffee from there instead of java blue

Judging by the amount of coughing and hacking on the ship, I'm not surprised. Have cruised several times since the restart and have been lucky so far until now.

no, you are no longer required. The CDC guidelines are that it is treated like the flu or rsv. dont have to quarantine but recommended that you isolate for 24 hours after fever has broken- However I have sequestered myself to my room, just took some more meds, have been in bed all day today and since I got home yesterday. hopefully tomorrow I will be on the mend

Ok, finally got home 20 min ago. So remember when I said we were starting to feel better....by the time i got into Jacksonville this morning i was pretty miserable. I just tested + for you know what. Im gonna take a nap, i will finish my review when Im not so spaced out!

Nope, you walk up and order at the counter, they give you a number to put on your table and then bring the food to you

I think i will continue the review tomorrow. Im getting more tired, more cranky and irritated and Im going to take my meds early. :)

Sooo, couldnt pass up chai tea coconut!! Its divine!

Oh and another totally cool thing-i get more strings in the airport

At the airport, through security, having a little grub and charging my phone, oh and some liquid refreshment Oh and of course the dude next to me is already half in the bag and being an a** to the bartender- lets see if they let him on the plane....

Ok, bit of an adventure, almost went to George Bush Intl....i realized I should have been at hobby but the map still showed a distance to go so I said i am going to Houston Hobby right? The driver looked slighty panicked, i guess the company didnt specify the airport..... turned around 20 min later should be at Hobby in a few min...

I will continue the review once Im on my way to the airport

Restaurants and food continued Bonsai sushi- its cheap, filling and usually very easy to get in. Biggest complaint isnt the food its the fact that anything going on at Grand Central is very loud and that filters in to the restaurant so just a warning. The food itself is satisfying but y'all know I love my sushi and just understand this is a simple menu. (You arent getting Uni, salmon roe or any such things here!) The shrimp tempura is really tasty! Emerils 717- only ate there once but really good (was really good on the Celebration too!) Planned to go back but ran out of time! Streets eats, guys, big chicken etc... I love the Steamed buns, mad sizzle didnt eat at time fries. Really tasty and nice small portions. Ate at Shaqs big chicken several times- great option, the lines can get long but it moves fast. Guys Burgers- bring back the seasoning on the fries....good burger, fills the tummy, nuff said Did not eat at Pig and Anchor. Buffet- the few times I ate in the buffet for lunch was really good, of course I got the shawarma often, even tried the gelato but the food was pretty darn good. Kinda wished we checked it out at dinner!

Restaurants, food etc.. Bonsai Teppanyaki- $38 Food is good, show is the standard onion ring choo choo, rice beating heart etc... great for the kids. It was 100% better on Jubilee than the last time I had it on a different ship. I think the whole experience really comes down to the chef and your table mates. I might do it again. At $38 though, that is pushing the limit on what places on land cost at least where I have lived in the past.

Restaurants contnued, Rudis- also $49, just didnt wow me. Although my first meal was pretty good. Mums lobster was very chewy and the crab in the stuffed lobster was overly crabby(i know that sounds weird because it is crab but just had that not fresh taste) The cioppino was very good and so was the key lime pie. The shrimp were tasty as well. My lobster was just kinda flat tasting and I required salt several times to give it some flavor. Also the last night we ate there, both tables on either side of us were casino comps and we felt slightly ignored. Would I eat there again, probably not