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[TxTeach79]

8 aft is a really gorgeous space 

 

 

 

[TxTeach79]

It’s all so much cooler in person 

 

 

 

[TxTeach79]

Obligatory. Awesome. my muster station was here in Grand Central on 8. It took literally under one minute. Easiest ever. 
 

 

 

[TxTeach79]

This staircase will eventually get me in trouble. I know darn well what’s down there. The siren’s song, that’s what. 
 

[TxTeach79]

Serenity looks super cool. 
 

 

 

[TxTeach79]

Rum Jumper at RFTB, second level. 
 

 

 

[TxTeach79]

Time to relax with my cocktail for a bit up here on 17 aft. The outdoor furniture game on MG is ELITE. 

 

[markmbsc]

The pics look amazing. I'll be there in 2 weeks and can't wait!! 

[TxTeach79]

No matter how big they make it, Guy’s on embarkation day absolutely packs em in

 

 

 

 

[TxTeach79]

The calm before the inevitable storm

 

 

[TxTeach79]

More scenes from 7

 

 

[TxTeach79]

The bar at 555 looks classy. Do people hang out here? I don’t hear much about it. 
 

 

A beacon of a dying breed, the casino bar 

 

[TxTeach79]

Coins are easy now, but no less cool. Love seeing the ol’ girl represented 

 

 

[TxTeach79]

Gorgeous. HURRICANE WARNING!

 

 

 

[TxTeach79]

BM (oops!) menu 

 

 

I did it! Can I get out of the pool and make it? STAY TUNED! 
 

[TxTeach79]

 

 

[TxTeach79]

Weird. It’s just at 1:30, so I went to my room - it wasn’t really ready yet. The dude was in there when I dropped my bags at 11, but the door was open, the counter was kinda dirty, and there was an extra towel wadded up on the counter. Also, no sign of my S&S card. Well, guess it’s a sign to head back out and about! 

Lobby Bar

 

bahama mama 

 

[TxTeach79]

Gonna sip this and enjoy the music in Grand Central. 
 

 

[BarbieGee]

So, how DO you get drinks without your S&S card? (never sailed on CCL. First sailing 2/06/2023)

[TxTeach79]

1 minute ago, BarbieGee said:

So, how DO you get drinks without your S&S card? (never sailed on CCL. First sailing 2/06/2023)

Good question! You just use your paper boarding pass until you get your card! Easy peasy!

[TxTeach79]

Kyndall Fire’s first announcement. Didn’t end it with “ok bye”…. I’m shooketh

[TxTeach79]

Something to gawk at everywhere you look 

 

[Joe817]

10 minutes ago, TxTeach79 said:

Something to gawk at everywhere you look 

 

That's kind of spooky. Like the "all seeing eye". 

[BarbieGee]

I've always enjoyed the ship's decor on any of the ships I've sailed. Your pictures are very welcome!

 

Love the drink pix too. Name them all please? 🍹

[IntrepidFromDC]

3 hours ago, cruisebarbie said:

They did the same when I was on Mardi Gras in September.   I think they may do that because the ship is larger and more people boarding.  

 

Great review so far!  When you get on board make sure you go to the Brass Magnolia,  It is a great place to people watch and good drinks.  Hopefully Jennifer the bartender is still there.  She's aweome.

 

And, the Fortune Teller bar had a great musician that played 80's music among other songs.  A great backdrop for having a drinks.

 

Can wait to follow along!

A second vote for Brass Magnolia, when I was on in January they had a great funky jazz band called Washboard playing live just about every day... (Washboard "something").  They were fantastic!  I liked Brass Magnolia better than Fortune Teller, the layout, the music... Also better than Alchemy and the bar that looks out over the beautiful atrium.