Miracle Review: Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta (overnight), April 2015

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Piano Bar

 

The pianist for the ship was Russell Blues. He also participated in the Playlist Production show of 88 Keys. I attended the first night for a few minutes but left soon after and never returned the rest of the cruise. The times the piano bar was open I rarely saw more than a few people. A copy of the artist’s song list is included in this section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Punchliner

 

The Mad Hatter’s Ball is the location for the comedy show and karaoke. We had four comedians during the cruise – two comedians for the first part of the week that would depart for the second half of the week when two more came aboard. Here were our comedians:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Punchliner Signature Drink

 

 

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Punchliner Continued:

 

 

 

 

Make Sure to Get a Seat Early or You’ll See This Sign

 

There is limited seating for the comedy show and a sign will be posted about reaching the maximum capacity. Once the show is completed, the room is cleared to allow those waiting in line to attend the next show. There was often a line for these shows. The main show room is located one deck above and the Mad Hatter’s Ball.

 

 

 

Mad Hatter’s Ball is Also The Location for Karaoke

 

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Red Frog Pub

 

The band Hot Tub Rhyme Machine would play here on certain nights and their music would often follow the theme of the night’s Playlist Production show. For example, the band would play music of the 80’s following the show 80’s Pop to The Max. The venue was well used more so than the previous Jeeve’s Lounge that was replaced by the Red Frog Pub.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Red Frog Pub Continued:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red Frog Pub Menu

 

 

 

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Serenity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sports Bar – Skybox

 

The first round of the NBA playoffs took place the week of our sailing and at least three games per night were being shown on TNT or ESPN. The Skybox does not have NBA TV so we weren’t able to watch those games however, we did watch any other games available. During this time the bar was full and other times the bar was empty.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skybox Drink Menu

 

 

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Sports Deck

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Steakhouse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steakhouse Menu

 

 

 

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Theater

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Water Slide

 

 

 

 

 

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Embarkation Day – Here is our Ship’s Position and a Copy of the Fun Times

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tables were set-up on the Lido Deck to sign up for Bottomless Bubbles, Cheers, Cruise the Vinyards and the Spa.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tables for the steakhouse and the Chef’s Table could be found throughout the ship.

 

 

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After the Muster Drill the Sail Away Party signaled the start of our cruise!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Later that night there was free alcohol tasting at the Fun Shops.

 

 

 

 

 

Mardi Gras Celebration – Carnival Miracle Style!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video of the Mardi Gras Celebration:

 

 

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And music by the Hot Tub Rhyme Machine in the Red Frog Pub.

 

 

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Sunday – First Sea Day – Here is our Ship’s Position and a Copy of the Fun Times

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Welcome Aboard Show

 

There was a typo on one of the slides. The time change to one hour back is set on Thursday not Friday. Cory even addressed this during his presentation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Steakhouse Cooking Demonstration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Steakhouse Cooking Demonstration Menu

 

 

 

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Meet the Senior Officers During Elegant Night

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reminders Posted Throughout the Ship To Set Your Clocks 1 Hour Forward

 

 

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Playlist Production Show – 80’s Pop to The Max

 

Here is the song list in the sequential order of the show along with each artist.

 

Video Killed the Radio Star – The Buggles

Hungry Like the Wolf – Duran Duran

Girls Just Want to Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper

Wake Me Up Before You Go Go – Wham

Take On Me – A-Ha

I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston

True – Spandau Ballet

Jump – Van Halen

Let’s Go Crazy – Prince

Express Yourself – Madonna

Jessie’s Girl – Rick Springfield

Rhythm Nation – Janet Jackson

Billie Jean – Michael Jackson

The Way You Make Me Feel – Michael Jackson

Annie Are You OK – Michael Jackson

Smooth Criminal – Michael Jackson

Man In The Mirror – Michael Jackson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Monday – Second Sea Day – Here is our Ship’s Position and a Copy of the Fun Times

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ice Carving Demonstration

 

The Carnival ships I’ve sailed on the design is always an Indian Chief.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michael Jackson’s Thriller Dance Class!

 

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Tuesday – Puerto Vallarta – Here is our Ship’s Position and a Copy of the Fun Times

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Arrival to the Port

 

We had an overnight stay in the city. Wal-Mart is located almost right across from the ship and is a great place to restock on supplies.