Rare MeganGC1983 Posted January 23, 2023 Author #1176 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Made it home. Recap and final thoughts tomorrow after jury duty. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MeganGC1983 Posted January 23, 2023 Author #1177 Share Posted January 23, 2023 56 minutes ago, Saint Greg said: DFW has like airplane interstates. They didn’t have a gate for us, so after the interstates, we sat there extra. At one point, I thought the pilot was going to take off again to circle and come back. It was definitely extra this evening. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ninjacat123 Posted January 23, 2023 #1178 Share Posted January 23, 2023 On 1/17/2023 at 5:15 PM, MeganGC1983 said: I waved at you from up on Magic's Serenity😉 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted January 23, 2023 #1179 Share Posted January 23, 2023 9 hours ago, MeganGC1983 said: They didn’t have a gate for us, so after the interstates, we sat there extra. At one point, I thought the pilot was going to take off again to circle and come back. It was definitely extra this evening. One time we had to get off of the plane and onto a bus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ninjacat123 Posted January 23, 2023 #1180 Share Posted January 23, 2023 San Juan at night with VV in the background from Magic's deck. Love the HOLA!! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadebud Posted January 23, 2023 #1181 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Great review (live) Megan...as usual!! Thanks for taking the time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise and Paul Posted January 24, 2023 #1182 Share Posted January 24, 2023 On 1/13/2023 at 10:33 PM, MeganGC1983 said: Only includes well and a mixer. Lots of Bacardi and cokes going out. Was this at a pre or post hotel or onboard? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh-angler Posted January 24, 2023 #1183 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Great review. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MeganGC1983 Posted January 28, 2023 Author #1184 Share Posted January 28, 2023 On 1/24/2023 at 9:04 AM, Denise and Paul said: Was this at a pre or post hotel or onboard? This was at the Hampton Inn Miami hotel bar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogladyrider Posted January 28, 2023 #1185 Share Posted January 28, 2023 1 minute ago, MeganGC1983 said: This was at the Hampton Inn Miami hotel bar. Welcome back Megan you have been missed here more than you know! Some forgot you had civic duty when you arrived home! 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MeganGC1983 Posted January 28, 2023 Author #1186 Share Posted January 28, 2023 After a LONG week of jury duty, I ended up on two trials, and now I’m allowed back on the internets. Post cruise wrap up: Valiant Lady was amazing. The crew and the food were top notch. The only complaint was that the room was too close to the Red Room, and we could definitely hear the shows. Good news on that, it never went past 10pm. I really enjoyed the shows especially Duel Reality and Scarlet Night. The ports were fantastic even though there was a lot not available at Puerto Plata. We really wanted to snorkel… thanks weather and then, we were sad the cable car wasn’t running. As always, we LOVED Bimini. The beach club is great, but the island is amazing. Everyone had a great time and several have all ready booked Brilliant Lady for next year. As always, thanks to all of you for following along and if you have any more questions, let me know. Thanks y’all! 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MeganGC1983 Posted January 28, 2023 Author #1187 Share Posted January 28, 2023 1 minute ago, Hogladyrider said: Welcome back Megan you have been missed here more than you know! Some forgot you had civic duty when you arrived home! Thanks. It was an experience for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyJA Posted January 29, 2023 #1188 Share Posted January 29, 2023 On 1/28/2023 at 8:51 AM, MeganGC1983 said: Thanks. It was an experience for sure! Wellllll....first post that CC rejected. Anyway, I know where you come from. And thanks for serving. So many skip. I have been on a few juries. Can't say what they were for because CC will not let me. And one I was rejected on, thank goodness. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LATTELOVE Posted January 29, 2023 #1189 Share Posted January 29, 2023 On 1/28/2023 at 11:50 AM, MeganGC1983 said: After a LONG week of jury duty, I ended up on two trials, and now I’m allowed back on the internets. Post cruise wrap up: Valiant Lady was amazing. The crew and the food were top notch. The only complaint was that the room was too close to the Red Room, and we could definitely hear the shows. Good news on that, it never went past 10pm. I really enjoyed the shows especially Duel Reality and Scarlet Night. The ports were fantastic even though there was a lot not available at Puerto Plata. We really wanted to snorkel… thanks weather and then, we were sad the cable car wasn’t running. As always, we LOVED Bimini. The beach club is great, but the island is amazing. Everyone had a great time and several have all ready booked Brilliant Lady for next year. As always, thanks to all of you for following along and if you have any more questions, let me know. Thanks y’all! You were fantastic. Thanks again!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfone Posted January 31, 2023 #1190 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Hey Megan, We made it home, too yesterday (we went on the Encore after Valiant Lady as I think I mentioned) I wish we had done the Encore first and then VV. Boy, what a shock after our VV sailing of less than 30 percent to the total capacity sailing on the Encore. We stayed on the ship for 2 ports. I was ready to get off the ship. We are thinking of booking a VV out of Europe. Loved our sea terrace balcony but disliked the bathroom. I'd book the XL next time. Food was really good for the most part. Liked that there were no announcements, too. Crew were the best we've ever had on 37 cruises. It was great meeting you and your DH. Happy sailing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MeganGC1983 Posted January 31, 2023 Author #1191 Share Posted January 31, 2023 2 hours ago, surfone said: Hey Megan, We made it home, too yesterday (we went on the Encore after Valiant Lady as I think I mentioned) I wish we had done the Encore first and then VV. Boy, what a shock after our VV sailing of less than 30 percent to the total capacity sailing on the Encore. We stayed on the ship for 2 ports. I was ready to get off the ship. We are thinking of booking a VV out of Europe. Loved our sea terrace balcony but disliked the bathroom. I'd book the XL next time. Food was really good for the most part. Liked that there were no announcements, too. Crew were the best we've ever had on 37 cruises. It was great meeting you and your DH. Happy sailing. So great to meet you. I’m sure that was a shock! Glad you made it home safely. Stay warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MeganGC1983 Posted February 3, 2023 Author #1192 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Well we booked our next one. Ruby Princess won’t be as shiny as Valiant Lady, but we are ready for March to see what she brings. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ninjacat123 Posted February 4, 2023 #1193 Share Posted February 4, 2023 14 hours ago, MeganGC1983 said: Well we booked our next one. Ruby Princess won’t be as shiny as Valiant Lady, but we are ready for March to see what she brings. Looking forward to your review of the Ruby Princess!! Please post a link here so I can follow along! Thanks!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkr2 Posted February 6, 2023 #1194 Share Posted February 6, 2023 On 1/15/2023 at 4:17 PM, MeganGC1983 said: Got to keep the flask. Great class. My sister just realized she knows Joel from working at DisneyWorld. Small world… not literally. They worked the Halloween parade together. That looks great. How much was the shot 4 shot class and did you book it right away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkr2 Posted February 6, 2023 #1195 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Whats in that Ron Meets Don? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MeganGC1983 Posted February 6, 2023 Author #1196 Share Posted February 6, 2023 4 hours ago, tinkr2 said: That looks great. How much was the shot 4 shot class and did you book it right away? It was $35. And yes, we booked the class as soon as we got on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MeganGC1983 Posted February 6, 2023 Author #1197 Share Posted February 6, 2023 4 hours ago, tinkr2 said: Whats in that Ron Meets Don? It’s my second favorite drink on board. Favorite being the Entertainer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkr2 Posted February 6, 2023 #1198 Share Posted February 6, 2023 On 1/18/2023 at 4:36 PM, Saint Greg said: I'm not well-versed in any of the cruise lines other than Carnival. I know the wifi and gratuities would knock $200-250 off. But I save 10% off of everything Carnival with their gift cards so most of that savings is offset right there. Then I get $100 OBC as a shareholder. I don't do room service or classes. The drink package pretty much covers everything with Carnival. I bet I could run up a 1k bar bill in 8 days on VV where a drink package would be less than half of that. I think they'd still need to come down some for me. This is the 3rd or 4th VV review I've followed and I've yet to see any activities or entertainment on the ship that interests me. I guess I'd only be doing it to try their food and visit St. Croix. I haven't been to Bimini yet, but I'm going next year on an 8-day that cost me $700.86 after taxes and fees. I guess actually $630 after the 10%. Not every cruise line is for everyone. If its not your price point, so be it. But no need to be on about it. I like to look at Regent but haven't ever paid it yet but also don't keep saying its too expensive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted February 6, 2023 #1199 Share Posted February 6, 2023 8 minutes ago, tinkr2 said: Not every cruise line is for everyone. If it’s not your price point, so be it. But no need to be on about it. I like to look at Regent but haven't ever paid it yet but also don't keep saying it too expensive. “No need to be on about it?” I don’t even know what that means. This was a month ago. If you don’t like my post move to the next one. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkr2 Posted February 7, 2023 #1200 Share Posted February 7, 2023 12 hours ago, Saint Greg said: “No need to be on about it?” I don’t even know what that means. This was a month ago. If you don’t like my post move to the next one. 2 weeks ago .But it means you keep saying how much cheaper Carnival is over and over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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