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FWIW, we stopped flying out of Ft Lauderdale years ago. We only fly out of Miami. So many more non-stop flights to the west coast and it's only 20 minutes away from the port. Hope your flight works out today!

We are actually just getting ready to land at LAX. And yes, we miss not being on a ship!!! 😪 Enjoy your cruise!

It is actually $39 pp and now with the 18% added to that, total is $43 pp.

Today's close, Carnival stock has not been this high in quite some time.

Our assigned meet time was at 8:20 and we had to collect our luggage in the terminal. The delay was definitely because the ship was entering the U.S. for the first time since spending the season in Europe. We have experienced this several times in the past on TA's. The entire crew had to go thru a passport/visa inspection in the terminal. They had 3 lanes dedicated for the crew.

Carnival Corporation December 8, 2023 11:30 AM EST Love by Britto - First Artistically Inspired Dining Experience Celebrating "Love" - Debuting on Sun Princess Renowned Artist Romero Britto Joins Princess in Celebrating Love and Happiness through an Unforgettable Dining Experience Exceptional Menu Created by Chef Rudi Sodamin Complements Sensational Art and Breathtaking Views New Apex Specialty Dining Experience from Princess Cruises Headlines Exciting Restaurant and Lounge Offerings on Newest Ship from the Love Boat MIAMI, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Princess Cruises today announced it is joining with Romero Britto, the world-renowned artist known for his bold, colorful, and joyful style, and a global advocate for happiness, to create Love by Britto, an artistic-inspired dining experience celebrating the essence of "Love" aboard Sun Princess. (PRNewsfoto/Princess Cruises) Located on deck 17 at the aft of the spectacular new ship, Love by Britto is a groundbreaking addition to the Sun Princess experience portfolio. The new dining experience serves as an exquisite showcase of the artist's iconic and joyful designs against the backdrop of a boutique restaurant venue designed to immerse couples in a world of vivid colors, bold patterns, and heartfelt emotions, and create an ambiance of extraordinary service immersion. Love and art converge with taste in an immersive culinary journey, showcasing a meticulously curated menu by culinary virtuoso Rudi Sodamin. With Sodamin's ingenious touch, Love by Britto transcends into a multisensory exploration, offering extraordinary dishes that embody profound passion, exquisite flavor, and boundless creativity. "Love by Britto on the Sun Princess celebrates the universal language of love, expressed through Britto's vibrant art and design and promises to be uplifting and transformative for our guests," said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. "With a perfect blend of art, beauty, and soul, Love by Britto is destined to leave a lasting impression." Set to debut when the newest ship from The Love Boat launches in early 2024, all elements of the innovative new concept - the setting, the artwork, the menu – have been uniquely designed to create an unparalleled dining destination. Love by Britto is a testament to Princess Cruises' unwavering commitment to creating exceptional experiences that transcend the ordinary. "With Love by Britto, we've created a one-of-a-kind experience that showcases the harmony between food, art, and the universal language of love, to create an experience that's meant to be savored," said Britto. "On the amazing Sun Princess, we're going to celebrate love for life every evening by pairing an incredibly unique vibe along with exceptional cuisine to create a setting for everyone to indulge their senses and emotions." "Considered the most licensed artist in history, Britto is the founder of the Happy Art Movement and has created an iconic visual language of happiness, fun, love, and hope all its own inspiring millions worldwide," added Lucas Vidal, CEO of the BRITTO brand and organization. Brazilian-born and Miami-made, Britto's work has been exhibited in the most prestigious galleries and museums in over 120 countries, including the Carrousel Du Louvre and he was the first living visual artist to present his work at the Soumaya Museum. He also has created innumerous public and private art installations, not to mention the largest in the history of London's Hyde Park. He did the opening of the Super Bowl XLI in collaboration with the Cirque Du Soleil, was the official artist for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, ambassador to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, honorary torch bearer and ambassador for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Love by Britto will feature a seven-course, prix fixe menu ($149 per person) beginning with a flute of Champagne upon arrival and features luxury ingredients including lobster, caviar and truffles, and dessert options that always include chocolate fondue. Specifically featured across the seven-course meal are dishes highlighted by delectable and intoxicating aphrodisiacs, like Oysters with Champagne Pearls or Grilled Fig with Prosciutto and Roquefort as featured starters, followed by savory soups like Asparagus and Watermelon Cocktail with Vodka. Also on the menu are savory salad options that feature quail eggs, pomegranate and avocado. Fish dishes like Lobster Thermidor with Clams and Wild Rice, and Honey-Basted Wild Salmon. Meats like Wagyu Chateaubriand Rossini and Roast Quail Farci with Truffles. Champagne flavored sorbet with Rose Petals to cleanse the palate. And heavenly dessert options in addition to chocolate fondue that range from Iced Soufflé Tahiti Vanilla and White Valrhona Chocolate with Hot Raspberries, to Hot Chocolate Soufflé with Hot Bing Cherries. "Food is the international language of love," said Rudi Sodamin, head of culinary arts for Princess Cruises. "It could not be more perfect for Princess, home of The Love Boat!" Love by Britto headlines a delectable assortment of expanded restaurant options aboard the highly anticipated Sun Princess, the next generation ship from Princess. Other new selections among the 30 exciting bars and restaurant found onboard include a Princess first Japanese Teppanyaki restaurant, an authentic Irish Pub, a new area to dedicated to casual eats, a completely revamped approach to World Fresh Marketplace, and two exciting pop-up concepts from celebrity chefs Dario Cecchini, and Sodamin, along with Princess favorites like Crown Grill, Sabatini's, Kai Sushi and Alfredo's Pizzeria. The new ship places a premium on fresh cuisine and craft cocktails while offering spectacular views, from casual al fresco bistros and a fresh daily marketplace, to a lively pub, Asian-inspired sushi and teppanyaki, signature specialty restaurants and more. "We've been inspired to design restaurants and lounges that reflect the stunning views, ocean vistas and sunshiny days that will be experienced across Sun Princess," added Padgett. "New and favorite venues will serve up vibrant flavors, pour perfectly satisfying cocktails and offer the most amazing settings for our guests to share

Getting off the ship was a bit of a cluster. We finally made it curbside by 10 am. Well folks that's it for us. Thank you for following along. Until the next journey. ¡Adiós!

We are still onboard waiting to disembark. Things seem to be going smoothly. 🤷‍♂️

Good morning Ft Lauderdale!

It was a pleasure, safe travels home! 🙂

FWIW, we have cruised lots during school holidays with our 9 yr old granddaughter (she will be Elite on her next cruise) and you usually do not see many kids in the specialty restaurants. 🤷‍♂️ Enjoy your vacation! 🙂

It really depends on your itinerary. On Caribbean cruises, you have to race up there on embarkation day to book your space. That is usually the situation on cruises that are in warm weather. On Med and TA's, it is not as busy.

Our last day in the Sanctuary! The rain clouds are no longer around, but it is quite windy. We will enjoy it while we can and then it will be time to pack. 😪😪😪

I just read your comments to Debbie. She says her motto is "Bring it All!" 🤣

Sea day #7, our last. It has been rockin pretty good since last night. We are hoping it clears up, so it won't ruin our last day in the Sanctuary.

We are currently on the Enchanted. Sabatini's has not been busy at all. You should not have any issues making your arrangements once you are onboard.

Tonight we returned to "The Catch" for the 4th time. Again, it was fantastic! We each started with the Crab Cakes. We each had the Nicoise Salad, DELICIOUS! Debbie had the Swordfish (again!) and I had the Dover Sole. Karina deboned the filet tableside. It was also delicious and huge! The Dover Sole was one of the best I have ever had. For dessert for each had one Mini Croquembouche filled with Vanilla Gelato. We were then carried to our room to shake off our food coma!

We made it to 1:00 in the Sanctuary. We could see the very dark clouds and rain we were heading towards and ran to our cabin! The winds were howling by the time we left.

No, that is our own. I brought a bottle of the original and one of the green. The original was emptied a few days ago. Our servers keep it for me in the dining room. I never leave home without it!

We will spend the first week of April in Sydney and then board the Majestic Princess in Sydney for 33 days, to Seattle. How about you guys?

Beautiful sunny day in our Happy Place! But, it is quite windy.

Good Morning Sea Day #6

We spoke to our Sommelier tonight regarding the wine package. He said that it has been available on the Enchanted for a few weeks. It has not been popular because it is a set of pre-selected wines and passengers have wanted to pick their own choices off of the bottle wine list. Because of this they have not been advertising the packages. They have asked management to make a change to allow customers to make their own selections off the wine list. They are waiting for a response.

You know the party is almost over when you return to your cabin and find this! BUMMER! 😪