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

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Puerto Vallarta at Night on the Malceon

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Miracle at Night

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Ruby Princess Arriving in Puerto Vallarta

 

The Ruby Princess was arriving into port during breakfast. It took the captain less than 20 minutes to position the ship for arrival. I was on the lido deck and took pictures every couple of minutes as the ship was maneuvering - my attempt at time lapse photography!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Ruby Princess Arriving in Puerto Vallarta Continued:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Ruby Princess as we’re leaving Puerto Vallarta

 

 

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Johnny Walker Tasting Event at the Fun Shops

 

We were able to sample most of the various bottles.

 

 

 

 

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Playlist Production Show – Getaway Island

 

This was the inaugural show.

 

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

 

Surfin’ Safari – The Beach Boys

Fun, Fun, Fun – The Beach Boys

Good Vibrations – The Beach Boys

Kokomo – The Beach Boys

No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems – Kenny Chesney

Jump In The Line (Shake Senora) – Harry Belafonte

Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffet

Red Red Wine – UB40

If You Like Pina Coladas – Jimmy Buffet

Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffet

Put The Lime In The Coconut – Harry Nilsson

Tequila Song – The Champs

Jammin’ – Bob Marley

Every Little Thing Gonna Be All Right – Bob Marley

Volcano – Jimmy Buffet

Wipeout – The Beach Boys

Day-O – Harry Belafonte

Over The Rainbow – Judy Garland

Walking On Sunshine – Katrina And The Waves

Hot Hot Hot – Arrow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Playlist Show After Party

 

After the first showing of Getaway Island, Cory Rogers lead the audience to the Red Frog Pub where the Hot Tub Rhyme Machine would continue the theme of the night with more “island songs.” After the second showing the audience was lead to the lido deck party and Mexican Buffet. Getaway Island was a great segue to both after parties.

 

 

 

 

 

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Thursday – Cabo San Lucas – Here is our Ship’s Position and a Copy of the Fun Times

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Arriving into Cabo San Lucas

 

We were the only ship this day. There can be as many as three cruise ships in one day. Tender boats are required and if you’re the only ship in town the boat ride is about 10 minutes. The boat ride is longer if there are more ships anchored. Seals can be found in the port following local fishing boats as some fisherman feed the seals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Shore Excursion – Mountain Biking Adventure

 

I signed up for the mountain biking adventure. Out of 2,000+ passengers on board I was the only one from the ship. There were several other participants from land based hotels. The excursion would be considered moderate if you’re physically active and in decent shape. You could even walk parts of the excursion – riding in the sand was a bit challenging in some areas and the hill climbs were a workout. Afterwards lunch and tequila tasting were included. I would sign up for this excursion again but would hope for more time on the bikes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As we depart Cabo San Lucas the captain informs us as soon as we leave the protected area we would encounter wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph, up to seven foot swells, and advised us to use caution when walking on the lido deck and for those opening their balconies on the port side. Despite this, we would feel very little to no pitch or roll as the stabilizers were deployed and the ship was full of ballast. Cheers to the captain for the smooth sailing!

 

Here is the ship’s position showing the apparent wind gusts of 52mph.

 

 

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Playlist Production Show – 88 Keys

 

Here is the song list in the sequential order of the show along with each artist. Please note, there were a few songs I was unfamiliar with.

 

Piano Man – Billy Joel

Crocodile Rock – Elton John

Great Balls Of Fire – Jerry Lee Lewis

Good Golly Miss Molly – Little Richard

Hit The Road Jack – Ray Charles

Movin’ Out – Billy Joel

Come Sail Away – Styx

I Feel The Earth Move – Carole King

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Love Will Keep Us Together – Captain and Tennille

Old Time Rock And Roll – Bob Seger

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Towel Animal Folding Demonstration in the Atrium

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chocolate Extravaganza in Horatio’s Restaurant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Groove for St. Jude

 

Since partnering with St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Carnival Cruise Line has raised more than $5 million.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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VIFP Party

 

According to Cory Rogers we had 467 gold, 110 platinum and 5 diamond VIFP members on board. One of the diamond members had 450 days at sea sailing with Carnival since 1993!

 

 

 

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Playlist Production Show – Heart of Soul

 

Here is the song list in the sequential order of the show along with each artist. Please note I was unfamiliar with almost all of the songs.

 

The Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding

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Just The Two Of Us – Bill Withers

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Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder

I Feel Good – James Brown

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Disembarkation Information

 

The last night of the cruise the cabin stewards placed a copy of the disembarkation information in each cabin along with copies of the U.S. Customs forms and luggage tags. This information can also be found at guest services. A video is played throughout the day on the ship’s cruise channel and displays the disembarkation procedure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Saturday – Disembarkation

 

We’ve arrived back in Long Beach after traveling 2,231 nautical miles!

 

 

 

 

Thank you for following along. Hope you enjoyed the adventure!!!

[PekingeseLady]

Fantastic!!! Thank you so much for your effort. I love the Miracle.:D

[RaMar]

Thank you for a well organized review & great photos!

[luv2cruise777l]

Great review! Thanks for sharing! :)

[TamaLee]

Thank you for the wonderful pictures of the ship!

[KatieBug28]

Thanks so much for posting this awesome review! It's made me so excited for our upcoming Miracle cruise.

 

Quick question: what time did you arrive back in port, and how long did it take to debark?