A little late to the party…my thoughts on Mardi Gras! Lotsa pix! The Great, the Good, and the slightly annoying

[geonurse]

Really loved this Java Blue… so many free food items and even a grab and go case with free salads, fruit, granola,etc

We enjoyed Java Blue several times without spending any additional money since they also have a complimentary drink station there. with coffee, hot chocolate and water\ice. The location of this area on deck 6 , the lowest level of center stage was brilliant and very intuitive. 

[geonurse]

Just around the corner from Java Blue on deck 6 was my favorite bar The Brass Magnolia. Just gorgeous! The bartenders are so spiffy and have some smooth moves and the drinks are strong❣️ Here is my chocolate martini. Great music always playing here in the evenings as well.

[ctlyf]

Nice to see the reviews. We're on MG next month, in a spa balcony on 17. Really looking forward to using the thermal spa, and spending lots of time in Serenity. 

[bluetardis]

Emeril’s breakfast looks delicious 

[swanhaven]

Was your sailing off the coast of Cancun last Monday?
I ask because we are on an island just off the coast but north of Cozumel and I looked out the window….lo and behold there was what I think to be the MG.

Normally we see them quite far out to sea but this one was close enough for me to count the lifeboats.

Thought it was odd.

[ninjacat123]

On 12/16/2022 at 9:08 PM, geonurse said:

Just around the corner from Java Blue on deck 6 was my favorite bar The Brass Magnolia. Just gorgeous! The bartenders are so spiffy and have some smooth moves and the drinks are strong❣️ Here is my chocolate martini. Great music always playing here in the evenings as well.

Pretty manicure!  Goes great with your drink🍸

[geonurse]

On 12/16/2022 at 10:25 PM, ctlyf said:

Nice to see the reviews. We're on MG next month, in a spa balcony on 17. Really looking forward to using the thermal spa, and spending lots of time in Serenity. 

Yes- loved those areas! 

[geonurse]

3 hours ago, ninjacat123 said:

Pretty manicure!  Goes great with your drink🍸

Thank you!

[geonurse]

On 12/17/2022 at 9:20 AM, swanhaven said:

Was your sailing off the coast of Cancun last Monday?
I ask because we are on an island just off the coast but north of Cozumel and I looked out the window….lo and behold there was what I think to be the MG.

Normally we see them quite far out to sea but this one was close enough for me to count the lifeboats.

Thought it was odd.

Wow- no, we sailed to San Juan, Amber cove and grand Turk dec 2-10♥️

[geonurse]

On 12/17/2022 at 12:24 AM, bluetardis said:

Emeril’s breakfast looks delicious 

So so good❣️

[geonurse]

The decor and Xmas decorations on the ship were outstanding. Really loved this fancy staircase . I took this photo from deck 8 aft looking down…one of my favorite areas of the ship. So beautiful with so many bars and restaurants. 

[geonurse]

Enjoyed the famous Crystal Ball at  Fortune Teller Bar. Beware - it is VERY strong…I carried it everywhere and sipped at  it all night😂

[swanhaven]

50 minutes ago, geonurse said:

Wow- no, we sailed to San Juan, Amber cove and grand Turk dec 2-10♥️

Thanks and thanks for doing your review also 🙂 🙂

 

 

[geonurse]

Breakfast at Pig and Anchor. Every morning there was a small buffet here. We enjoyed the selections , including a Mexican style breakfast casserole. This area was never super busy and with the patio pool just outside - bonus! 
Early risers don’t have many breakfast options on this ship. This buffet and most others don’t open until 0800. Thankfully coffee is available many places early. 

[geonurse]

Another view of the patio pool on deck 8, and view of aft balconies from the hot tub on deck 8aft. 

[geonurse]

Bolt! We decided not to try bolt, but really enjoyed seeing others riding😍 I was curious how noisy it would make this area of the ship, but it was a smooth quieter coaster. The screams and laughter of those riding it were noisy, but fun❣️

 We thought it odd at the placement of these clamshells , but ended up resting here for a couple hours after our walk one day🤷‍♀️

Edited December 20, 2022 by geonurse

[geonurse]

Time to give Cucina del Capitano more love…..we ended up eating two dinners and one lunch here during our 7 day sailing. We loved the vibe and ambiance of this restaurant and it was fairly easy to get into whenever we were ready to eat. The food was so good.

[geonurse]

Arancini♥️

[geonurse]

Farro salad

[geonurse]

Pistachio Farfalle

[geonurse]

It’s a big restaurant ❣️

[geonurse]

Tiramisu for dessert

[geonurse]

Another cute idea outside cucina ♥️

[geonurse]

Just walking around the ship at night is a joy. The Xmas decorations and the lighting was beautiful.

[geonurse]

Tree at Rudis Sea Grill