Saint Greg's New York City and Magic to Bermuda - Live - August 27-September 5 2022

[IntrepidFromDC]

4 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

Wish I could. It’s definitely on my list. I don’t have the vacation time for that this year. There’s also a Saints home opener in there.

Saints and Mets yet you're from somewhere just north of Texas?  Interesting.

[Saint Greg]

Just now, IntrepidFromDC said:

Saints and Mets yet you're from somewhere just north of Texas?  Interesting.

not originally.

[detroitavant]

I remember seeing Rob Zombie last century 🙂 I remember him having a giant robot that came out on stage.  I can't recall who else was on the ticket though.

[Saint Greg]

14 minutes ago, detroitavant said:

I remember seeing Rob Zombie last century 🙂 I remember him having a giant robot that came out on stage.  I can't recall who else was on the ticket though.

[princess76021]

5 hours ago, Saint Greg said:

This is going to be my 19th cruise--all on Carnival. Second time on Magic. First time to New York and Bermuda. First time with Ryan Rose as CD. It looks like he's going to be the primary Magic CD for the next year. There will be a little stint with Joey this winter while Ryan gets Vista class experience on the Panorama.

 

 

Of course I posted in the wrong place!  I got excited!  I'm formerly from the Bronx and I love to hear how others perceive new york!!!

hope you have a wonderful time!!

hugs from Texas!!

[RazorPokesHoney]

Looking forward to your review of the Magic. We'll be on her in 3 weeks except going to Canada and first time sailing out of New York. We did visit in 2019 and saw Wicked for my birthday. It was excellent. 

[jerseyjjs]

You'll be onboard during the NCAA football opening weekends.   Let us know if they have any of the games on (whether it's the casino bar, or Red Frog).  TIA

[kelkel2]

I am so excited for this one! Thanks for taking us along! 

[Saint Greg]

35 minutes ago, jerseyjjs said:

You'll be onboard during the NCAA football opening weekends.   Let us know if they have any of the games on (whether it's the casino bar, or Red Frog).  TIA

Sure will. I’ve cruised that week quite a bit and usually they have whatever games are on espn.

[jimbri]

Welcome to NY!!  Have a great time.

[Saint Greg]

These Instagram people are suckers for whale tail. 4,600 likes in 40 minutes.

 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChhfNnOl7bQ/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

 

[Hogladyrider]

@Saint Greg...all signed up to follow along.

 

I am MAJORLY impressed with your pre-travel research......congratulations!

[4hunters]

Woohoo!  Another Saint Greg review.  Following...

[Shaded Lady]

So excited to read this review- only time I've ever been to NYC was on a trip from N Carolina back home to Toronto- we got off the interstate, drove downtown, drove along Broadway, 5th Ave and a few other highlights then hit the Lincoln Tunnel back out of the city- elapsed time no more than 45 minutes, at 4 in the morning! The city looked like a scene from one of those post-apocalyptic movies where the people are all gone and the zombies are about to start to roam!

 

I've always wanted to go back and what better way to see it than through Saint Greg's eyes!

[ninjacat123]

I used to work at South Street Seaport in NYC and loved the view from Pier 17.  Now there is a concert venue on a rooftop that looks incredible.  Even if you don't do the concert, Pier 17 has some great views to enjoy with a cocktail.  

https://www.pier17ny.com/

If you want an iconic view of Manhattan, The River Cafe in Brooklyn is very awesome!

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60827-d482173-Reviews-The_River_Cafe-Brooklyn_New_York.html

Edited August 21, 2022 by ninjacat123

[Saint Greg]

2 minutes ago, ninjacat123 said:

I used to work at South Street Seaport in NYC and loved the view from Pier 17.  Now there is a concert venue on a rooftop that looks incredible.  Even if you don't do the concert, Pier 17 has some great views to enjoy with a cocktail.  

https://www.pier17ny.com/

Thanks! One of my things is going to be hitting rooftop bars after my shows. So there’s definitely going to be some of those.

[ninjacat123]

If you are near E 60th, check out Serendipity 3.  No cocktails but their frozen hot chocolate is very good!  And the vibe is super funky!

https://serendipity3.com/

[Crusin Karen]

Hey Greg, You're sailing from my home port!  I'm right across the GW Bridge in NJ.  Your pre-cruise research and plans are amazing.  I've lived here all my life and haven't done 3/4 of what you're doing.  Sailing out of NY is awesome!  Be sure to duck as you go under the VZ Bridge!!!Haven't cruised since 10/2019 due to personal things but I had to go back so I'm also sailing on Magic to Bermuda 9/24-9/30.  I'm going to be glued to your report!!!  One question: If I want to continue cruising I'll be doing "solo."  Any advice how to get the best fare?  Oh and we're all life long YANKEE fans!!!

 

 

 

[icft]

Enjoy Saint Greg. (Just posting so I get notifications of new posts on this thread )

[Jamman54]

33 minutes ago, Crusin Karen said:

Hey Greg, You're sailing from my home port!  I'm right across the GW Bridge in NJ.  Your pre-cruise research and plans are amazing.  I've lived here all my life and haven't done 3/4 of what you're doing.  Sailing out of NY is awesome!  Be sure to duck as you go under the VZ Bridge!!!Haven't cruised since 10/2019 due to personal things but I had to go back so I'm also sailing on Magic to Bermuda 9/24-9/30.  I'm going to be glued to your report!!!  One question: If I want to continue cruising I'll be doing "solo."  Any advice how to get the best fare?  Oh and we're all life long YANKEE fans!!!

 

 

 

Karry! It's so great to see you posting. It brings a smile to my face! 😀

[Saint Greg]

59 minutes ago, Crusin Karen said:

Hey Greg, You're sailing from my home port!  I'm right across the GW Bridge in NJ.  Your pre-cruise research and plans are amazing.  I've lived here all my life and haven't done 3/4 of what you're doing.  Sailing out of NY is awesome!  Be sure to duck as you go under the VZ Bridge!!!Haven't cruised since 10/2019 due to personal things but I had to go back so I'm also sailing on Magic to Bermuda 9/24-9/30.  I'm going to be glued to your report!!!  One question: If I want to continue cruising I'll be doing "solo."  Any advice how to get the best fare?  Oh and we're all life long YANKEE fans!!!

 

 

 

 

I don’t think I have any super great secrets. Right now I’m not booking anything that isn’t on sale. 

 

When I say I got a good deal someone always comes in and says “me too I paid $50.” It’s nothing like that. I’m not getting anything like that. I paid $600 for this cruise. Tax, title and license. I normally see this cruise in the 1,200-1,400 range. That’s why I jumped on it. 

 

I pay for my cruises with 10% off gift cards from Allstate. So that takes the 600 down to 540. I transferred the booking to a travel agent who gives me about 10% OBC plus whatever carnival gives me. I don’t think carnival gave me anything on this booking but the TA OBC basically takes it down to $490. 

 

Here’s a comparison. I could only find one Bermuda cruise from NYC in August-September next year. It’s a couple weeks earlier and a 4-day instead of 5 but this is my room on that cruise compared to what I paid during the sale.

 

 

 

[Crusin Karen]

58 minutes ago, Jamman54 said:

Karry! It's so great to see you posting. It brings a smile to my face! 😀

Thanks Jamman. I actually have followed yours and Patti's adventures.  "Things" have just been tough!  Jim's sister is going on this cruise with me.  I'm just going to close my eyes, grit my teeth and get on the ship.  (and head for the nearest bar lol) We always wanted to sail on either Breeze or Magic so it's time to start fulfilling dreams!  

[TrqoisWtrs]

Looking forward to this! 😄 

 

Only was able to see NYC for a few hours between the Horizon TA and its first cruise to Bermuda.  Unfortunately, was never so sick on a ship as I was then...picked up the cruise crud...omg.  But first time to NYC so dragged my @ss out for a walk.  Carnival let us stay on the ship overnight so I had bought a ticket for Kinky Boots, but so bummed, I just wasn't up to it.  

 

There was a cool museum across from the dock, I could at least see the planes from my balcony. 😛  

 

So looking forward to your tour of NY since mine sucked so bad.  :)

[Saint Greg]

7 minutes ago, cruisin*tigger said:

 

F-4, F-8, MiG-17, MiG-21…..fishbed.

[Jamman54]

3 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

F-4, F-8, MiG-17, MiG-21…..fishbed.

Those are on the Intrepid. 😎