Photo Review of Carnival Victory, 8/27-8/31

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This is my first photo review so please be gentle.

 

My husband and I flew to Ft. Lauderdale the day before the cruise on Southwest airlines. We had S&S transportation pick us up and drive us to downtown Miami, where we stayed at the Hyatt Regency. S&S charges 15.00 person.

 

We live in Maryland and we normally travel from Baltimore on the Pride but since we are big casino players this cruise was on the house. THANKS CARNIVAL!

 

Let's begin with the countdown!

 

 

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We are on our way. This is on the shuttle at Reagan national airport in Washington DC. We park at the economy parking on hopped on this little baby.

 

 

Do we look like we're ready?

 

 

We are on board!!!

 

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Airports are fancy now!

 

 

What cha doing baby?

 

Somebody is hungry!

 

 

Somebody had to try the massage chair in the airport.

 

 

 

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[roosterlamp]

Looking forward to your review of the Victory. Our cruise isn't until November, but really that's just around the corner.

 

We used SAS after our last cruise out of Miami. Quick and very reasonable cost. Will be using SAS again after the Victory in November. Flights out of FLL much less than Miami.

 

Thanks for taking the time to review your cruise.

[SMSACE6]

Off to a great start! Looking forward to more:)

[semichigan]

Yay! I'm sailing on her Nov 9th! Can't wait to see your review...subscribing!

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Where was I....oh yeah

 

Ft. Lauderdale here we come!

 

 

Waiting patiently for our luggage

 

 

Our SAS driver was great, we were the only ones that he picked up and he gave us a tour from the start of the trip until the end. ..pointing out several historical spots. He even offered to pick us up later if we wanted to explore Miami.

 

 

How many floors does this place have?

 

 

The view was incredible!

 

 

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More downtown Miami

 

 

 

Hotel lobby

 

 

 

 

 

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Hotel gym

 

 

Hotel conference area

 

 

There is a river in the back of ths hotel

 

 

Rooftop pool

 

 

Rooftop at night

 

 

 

 

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[Keith1010]

Enjoying your photo review.

Keith

[ansoninc]

I am really enjoying your pictures of your trip. It looks like you enjoy every aspect of your travels. Good for you!

 

 

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It was raining and we started getting hungry, Miami has a lot of different food offerings but the rain kept us in and we went downstairs to the bar/restaurant. We started out with drinks (they were Strong) and delious.

 

We ordered wings and they were great!

 

 

We asked the bartender to make us a shot and this is what she made....no, it doesn't have a name.

 

 

We stepped outside and saw this beautiful building right next door.

 

 

 

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The Room

 

 

 

 

 

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[mistory]

Pleaseeee don't drag this out lol. I'm over here in anticipation reading this. Looks like this will be a good review.

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More rooftop

 

 

 

From the rooftop, the surrounding buildings

 

 

Bayside-is an area where there are plenty of restaurants, bar, shopping, and entertainment. There is a harbor there with some pretty impressive boats. You can see Hard Rock Cafe, the shape alone is amazing.

 

 

Look at this amazing tree

 

 

They had a Bubba Gump restaurant, so we decided to eat there.

 

 

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The food was subpar, I wouldn't want to go again but the experience was great. This is shrimp bruschetta.

 

 

This is called a VIP, YES I like to drink.

 

 

This is shrimp etoufffee.

 

 

This is a trio of shrimp.

 

 

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They had a drink menu that was on a paddle, get it?

 

 

There is a bench outside the restaurant, with Forest's suitcase and box of chocolate. At the base of the bench is Forest's shoe and you can put your feet in for photo ops.

 

 

 

This is at the harbor.

 

 

Can you see the Hard Rock Cafe?

 

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Time to blow this joint! We are catching a cab to the port which is less than 2 miles away.

 

 

WAIT FOR ME!

 

 

My first sighting of the whale tail!

 

 

We are on our way baby. We had FTTF, and we breezed through the check-in lines. We were walking the plank by 11:45a.

 

 

Do we look ready?

 

 

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Atrium when you first enter

 

 

 

Our ocean view room.

 

 

 

 

 

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More room pics

 

 

 

The room was clean.....this is going to sound weird.....but it needed to be dusted in areas that you would probably avoid. For example, the top of the tv, the top of the painting, the ceiling near the desk, and the window seal. There was a book that somebody left so please make sure you have everything. We had FTTF so they rush to clean these rooms. I ALWAYS clean behind them (steward) so no big worries for me, I carry plenty of clorox wipes and the travel size Lyson spray.

 

Time to grab somethingto eat.

 

 

 

 

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Time to drink

 

 

Time to explore the ship.

 

 

Casino from the Alchemy bar.

 

 

Arcade

 

 

More exploring

 

 

 

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[lvetocruise2012]

Can't wait to see/read more of your review.

[Noremacc]

Loved the Victory when we were on her. Can't wait to see the rest of this review!

[lifeisgoodPat]

You sound like my kind of cruiser! Love it so far. I will be on this ship in January and am looking forward to the rest of the review.

[tncruisergurl]

Im booked on the Victory for Oct 26. We're flying into FLL on South West, and staying at the same hotel! Love the pictures. How was the hotel? Was everything within walking distance of the hotel or do we need a cab to go eat?

Edited September 25, 2015 by tncruisergurl