TxTeach79's LIVE Venezia Summer 10 Day from NYC 5/27

[IntrepidFromDC]

1 hour ago, TravelGirlinDallas said:

Sea days are the best!!

I'd give'm a strong second-place finish to Port Days.  Hey, nothing wrong with second place.

 

😁 🏴‍☠️

Edited May 24 by IntrepidFromDC

[TxTeach79]

Some snaps from my last time at Home Sweet Home in Grand Turk. Can’t wait to get back. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[TxTeach79]

Dentist done. Lunch secured. Double points day at Chicken Salad Chick. Gotta play it smart. 
 

 

Tomorrow is gonna be packing heavy. Trying to get some things done around the house and last minute stuff to help Mom with anything else she could possibly need before I go, but she’s doing great all things considered. 

[TxTeach79]

Yeah, my dentist’s name is Dr. Pepper. So what? Who cares? He’s awesome. #23flavors #zerocavities
 

[lennythenose]

28 minutes ago, TxTeach79 said:

Yeah, my dentist’s name is Dr. Pepper. So what? Who cares? He’s awesome. #23flavors #zerocavities
 

 

Many years ago my dad’s heart surgeon was Dr. Pepper which happens to be my soda choice always. Plus we were in Waco, Tx🤣 (birthplace of Dr Pepper for those who don’t know).  Took it as a good omen. 

[canes20]

40 minutes ago, TxTeach79 said:

Some snaps from my last time at Home Sweet Home in Grand Turk. Can’t wait to get back. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is this a Carnival excursion or independent?

[TxTeach79]

5 minutes ago, lennythenose said:

Many years ago my dad’s heart surgeon was Dr. Pepper which happens to be my soda choice always. Plus we were in Waco, Tx🤣 (birthplace of Dr Pepper for those who don’t know).  Took it as a good omen. 

I used to go to the original Babe’s Chicken Dinner House in Roanoke and there was a little antique shop across the street that sold glass bottles of Dublin Dr Pepper (IYKYK) out of a cooler. It was a must every time. 

[TxTeach79]

6 minutes ago, canes20 said:

Is this a Carnival excursion or independent?

It’s actually a Carnival excursion! Price has gone up a bit since we did it a couple years ago, but it was worth it based on the experience last time. 
 

[TxTeach79]

I checked in 16 days out about a half hour after it opened at midnight EST…. Ended up in B02. Must have been a lot of Diamonds and Platinums jumping on that check in button 
 

[Stallion]

1 hour ago, TxTeach79 said:

Yeah, my dentist’s name is Dr. Pepper. So what? Who cares? He’s awesome. #23flavors #zerocavities
 

Is your appointment at 10 - 2 - or 4?

[TxTeach79]

7 minutes ago, Stallion said:

Is your appointment at 10 - 2 - or 4?

 

Those are the only times he offers, naturally..

 

[Retired-N-Happy]

5 hours ago, TravelGirlinDallas said:

Sea days are the best!!

It's a shame that cruises to nowhere are currently banned for whatever stupid reason. 

At the very least, a five day cruise with a solo stop at Celebration Key on day three and ending with two sea days would be doable and legal, but alas, the bean counters at Carnival would probably never do it.  A 5-4-5 starting on a Saturday from PC or MIA would increase the flow to Celebration Key and also let those that enjoy sea days a reason to book this itinerary.

[TxTeach79]

So for ship spotters and for the sake of port crowds, let's see who's in with us port by port!

 

NYC - Venezia ONLY... Wow. I guess departing on a Monday has its perks! This will hopefully ease congestion. 

 

Nassau - TRAFFIC JAM - Venezia, Liberty, Conquest, Freedom OTS, MSC Magnifica, MSC Seascape. Wow, That's one busy day. Nassau packs em in. 

 

HMC - Venezia ONLY.

 

Grand Turk - Venezia ONLY.

 

Amber Cove - Venezia ONLY.

 

Back to NYC - Venezia, Island Princess. At least we're in with a smaller ship (relatively) so getting that ride to LGA won't be too tough. 

 

That's a lot of places to ourselves! I'll take it!

[Hogladyrider]

Love sea days!

[Jamman54]

17 minutes ago, TxTeach79 said:

So for ship spotters and for the sake of port crowds, let's see who's in with us port by port!

 

NYC - Venezia ONLY... Wow. I guess departing on a Monday has its perks! This will hopefully ease congestion. 

 

Nassau - TRAFFIC JAM - Venezia, Liberty, Conquest, Freedom OTS, MSC Magnifica, MSC Seascape. Wow, That's one busy day. Nassau packs em in. 

 

HMC - Venezia ONLY.

 

Grand Turk - Venezia ONLY.

 

Amber Cove - Venezia ONLY.

 

Back to NYC - Venezia, Island Princess. At least we're in with a smaller ship (relatively) so getting that ride to LGA won't be too tough. 

 

That's a lot of places to ourselves! I'll take it!

You won't have to worry about that Princess ship when you get back to New York. They dock in Brooklyn! 

[Jamman54]

20 minutes ago, Hogladyrider said:

Love sea days!

That's the beauty of sailing to the Caribbean from NYC. A minimum of two sea days each way! 

[TxTeach79]

3 minutes ago, Jamman54 said:

You won't have to worry about that Princess ship when you get back to New York. They dock in Brooklyn! 

Even better!

[TxTeach79]

[nybumpkin]

1 hour ago, Jamman54 said:

That's the beauty of sailing to the Caribbean from NYC. A minimum of two sea days each way! 

We're sailing Venezia from NYC next year. I can't wait, because I love sea days, and Txteach79, I'm really looking forward to your thoughts about this cruise. In the meantime, we leave on Tuesday for a flight to Madrid and a week cruise on the Douro River. Doug's spending a fair amount of time trying to figure out what I might take for the flight - I can't stand flying.😮

[AKR2011]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Paul. Such a bittersweet trip. I hope you are able to enjoy yourself and honor his love of the sea. I'm looking forward to following along with you again as always. Safe travels! ❤️⚓️

[StephPS79]

8 hours ago, TxTeach79 said:

Some snaps from my last time at Home Sweet Home in Grand Turk. Can’t wait to get back. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We've been to Grand Turk twice and did the Home Sweet Home excursion both times!  We love that one.  Such a perfect day both times!

[WhiteOptima]

On 5/22/2024 at 11:41 PM, TxTeach79 said:

Booking an Uber in advance from LGA - MVille seems insane, even for NYC on a holiday weekend. Either a cab is in play, or I’ll check Lyft and Uber when I land. 
 

 

I used curb and I thought he was joking when he told me $90 but he wasn’t.  This was last November.  It was the same when we got off the ship.

[MeganGC1983]

Here and catching up. Sorry I’m late. Blame it on the pork tacos. Can’t wait to get this show on the road. 

[KarmaCruisers]

@TxTeach79and the rest of y’all; thanks for that tip of HSH for Grand Turk..I am going solo and was just going to Jack’s Shak on my own..but I just booked HSH on y’all’s recommendation. Looking forward to it!

[Stallion]

Filthy Luka 3 pointer to win it for the Mavs

Mavs up 2-0 with two road wins

Edited May 25 by Stallion