MSC Divina from 2016.....this is a repost

So…..it has been an eternity since I wrote on here….and to be honest….I forgot about it….until I had a message asking me a question about this review. I also had another request to possible make a new thread with all review all together so it was easier to read. So I will do that…..sorry for those who don’t want to read this again.........

So......ever been late.....late to work....late to dinner.....late to just about anywhere? Well that's the kind of guy I am.....late to everything, so it should come as no surprise that I went on this cruise the beginning of June and I'm just not writing my review.

Let me start by telling you a little about myself....I'm 5' 9", 200 pounds (is that little enough for ya?)

We arrive at the port full of hope.....excitement.....sunscreen.....and fear (I had read some of the other reviews) and walk inside and begin our embarkation process. Now if you are anything like me you fully expect bad things.... and we walk inside I go through the list in my head of all the things I need to board this beast of a boat. Walking in they seemed to be a bit....whats the word I'm looking for here? Un-ready-ish-to-tell-me-where-to-go. Is that a word, doesn't matter I hyphenated it so to totally counts. So I walk around passing lovely looking people waiting for one of them to tell us where to go. Normally people have no problems telling me where to go....as a matter of fact, some guy on the freeway told me where to go when I accidentally cut him off. But after someone finally told me where to go, we were through the process in no time and within about 20 minutes where on the "Beast" mooing like the cattle we were about to become.

The first impression when we entered this ship was HOLY **** LOOK AT THE SIZE OF THIS THING! Now I know what some of you are thinking.....Mr. Fan why do you use such language.....the kids.....the kids.......think about the kids. Well if by chance there are any kids reading this review on this summer evening, feel free to take a bat to the computer and tell them to get their butts outside and play. But anyways this boat is a beast....a great big....clean....long....beast. And holy cow is this place clean.....I've never been inclined to want to have a bunch of foreigners live in my house but if my house looked as clean as this place I would really consider it.

So....once I wrote a pretty great review (it's on here somewhere) and my computer had an issue towards the end and I lost it all. Since then I like to write my reviews in shortish blocks, so I don't get screwed.....and I find it really increases the amount of compliments I receive. And just like a 22 year old girl wearing that tight new dress because "It's Really Comfortable" who doesn't like compliments? So I shall return to type some more very soon.......or maybe later....remember my first paragraph?

So....where were we? Oh yea....The Ship. After we get on the boat we do what anyone would want to do....whats that you ask....find the nearest bathroom (my kids really had to go and we weren't about to miss our number being called to board the ship). So after we use the restrooms and....this one's for the guys in this group....there are no urinals anywhere to be had on this ship. Apparently people in other countries don't like to pee standing next to each other while they talk about the hot chick drunken chick they just seen fall down the stairs (totally happened)......And you may say what's the big deal? Well I'm from America and when you do things differently than we do......well I get a little bit scared.

We decide since it had almost had 3 hours since the last time we ate we better hurry to the buffet before they run out of food. Now after reading the reviews I was prepared for this complete debacle that MSC calls a buffet. And I'm going to tell ya.....those people must suck to be around in their daily lives. I mean common....sure it's different.....sure it's something I wasn't use to, but just like I use to tell my girlfriend in high school....common just try it....it's not that bad.

This is a public service announcement brought to you be Mr. Fan......I wish someone had really emphasized this fact before I ate at the buffet and I'm going to help you all out....BIGTIME. The first day at the buffet you are going to want to load your plate with every type of food imaginable.....pizza.....burgers.....tacos.....hot dogs....sandwiches and more pizza. But please take this advice on how to tackle this beast of a buffet. Each day focus on one area of food to be your buffet main course. Because if you load up with all the different food types, you will realize by the third day they really don't change. And you will get bored with the food by day three. But had I really realized this I would have spent day one focusing on pizza and side dishes. Day two burgers and fries......day three Mexican day.....day four I could have pizza again and not be bored with it.

After eating and exploring the ship a bit we decided to be rebels and go check out our room before the allowed time.....yea I'm gangsta and so is my Boo. So we go to our room....tiptoeing like Elmer Fudd sneaking up on Buggs Bunny, waiting for someone to yell at us and tell us we're not allowed to be in there yet (for those under 30, sorry you won't get this reference and I don't have the energy to relate it to you). But sure enough our room was ready and then I saw him....our cabin steward. I'm not gonna lie....he hardly spoke to us a day on our cruise....I never even learned his name (quite a difference from RCCL where they introduce themselves, hug, take selfies, exchange home phone numbers, and ask if they can name their first born after you). Not that this was a big deal, the dude was always busy running around working.

Next we decided to go swimming at the main pool. I'm not a big fan of how this is laid out, mainly because of those huge boulders they have surrounding the pool for aesthetics. Sure they look great, but you know my wife and I are those parents who like to follow our children around throwing rose pedals at their feet as they walk, and we like to keep an eye on them while they are in the pool. But those big*** boulders made it impossible to sit in a lounge chair and watch our children. So we loaded up our rose petals and had to spend a bit more time in the pool that we would like.

Mr. Fan.....will there be any pictures in this review.....NO. It's a cruise ship.....google MSC Divina and look at those pictures.....Remember this all about me!

It was at some point in here that we made our way up to the children's program (ditch em) for sign ups (preparation to ditch em) and an opportunity to look around (to see where we were going to be ditching them). Now we have been on Carnival and Royal Caribbean and my kids love the kids program. My daughter (who is perfect in every way so this had to be MSC's Fault) went to the program for a little bit, but had no interest in really going back, oh boy. My wife was certain we needed to find the nearest therapist to get to the bottom of this utter disaster! Turns out that my daughter who is not a big fan of things that are chaotic really struggled with the program because there were so many kids in they didn't really seem prepared for the numbers. She looked over at the 5 year old coloring....and thought.....what the heck.....I want to color. Instead there was a Foosball table and a video game system that could only 4 people could play, that was expected....but the one guy who worked for MSC played during every game, therefore only 3 could play, that was unexpected. BTW I'm all about making yourself feel good at the expense of your children, but others feeling good at the expense of my child.....How Dare You! Anyways, she did not go back for a few days, and that was better because some of the kids stopped going and it was less chaotic, and she had a better time.

Here are a list of things I can always assume...

1. If you take a plane ride to Orlando....expect babies and kids on the plane

2. If I come home drunk with beads around my neck, I'm going to get a talk to

3. The Cleveland Browns will lose most of the games they play

4. When I board a ship that advertises "kids sail free"....there will be kids...lots and lots of kids....some of them may even suck....but not mine.....remember perfect in every way.

But I will be darned if I didn't overhear the following things

1. There are too many kids on this ship

2. These kids are overtaking the pool

3. That crying baby is ruining my vacation

And to those people I say.

1. Ummmm....you should have paid better attention when you booked...and did I see yoy with 5 kids earlier?

2. Well kids like to swim too.....or just hold a couple of them under the water....problem solved

3. Drink more....always cures all of my problems....or delays them. And isn't that what really counts?

I am not a huge fan in general of putting on clothes when I eat.....so the idea of getting dressed up to eat when on vacation blows my mine. I'm a lets just eat at the buffet kinda guy.....you know convince, eat when you want, as much as you want. But my wife has that magical power over me.....wink...wink....wink. And guess where we ate the first night? Give up? The Main Dining Room....and it was fine. BTW there is a hot debate on some of these reviews......water. Our dining staff always gave us plenty of water and kept the glasses fullish. And we ate at the MDR 4 nights (so wife 4 me 3....Damn) and the food was always good....not great....not overly hot....but good. Just like my ex-girlfriend in high school (how many times will he use this joke.....you wait and see).

This night my wife and family went to the show.....I did not. There was a bar that actually allowed me to smoke my cigars.....BLEW MY MIND. I walk in and they knew me (bartender pronounced Are-U was great)...gave me an ashtray and said smoke up. When I left this cruise my face looked like Kramer's on Seinfeld when he opened the smokers club....a used baseball mitt.

Now I bet I know what your thinking....Mr. Fan how was the late night party atmosphere....and I can tell you I have absolutely no idea because you know those people who say they are young at heart.....you never hear em say I'm young in body, because once you reach a certain age (apparently 39) you could care less how young your heart is and more about how tired your body is.

Sooooo where were we…….OH yes tying up some loose ends…..there will be more loose ends I’m sure.

Best drink I found on the ship…..some of you little devils sneaked a peek (before the fun killer came into the party…..BTW….YOUR NOT INVITED FUN KILLER…..LEAVE).....Angry Balls. How appropriate is it, given the last week, that this drink was my favorite. I said it before and I will say it again….the opportunity for a grown man, such as myself, to use the SECOND WORD of this drink (gotta be careful now with my language) doesn’t come around nearly enough. Most of my use of this word surrounds telling my son to get his hands off of his. Anyhoo my favorite thing to do was sit there with my wife in the Wine Bar (it has a name….but I’m lucky I call my kids the correct name most of the time) and when I would need a new Angry Balls, and would see the bartender coming over, I would have to then go to the bathroom and would ask my wife to order me a new Angry Balls. And after the first 3 times she figured out what was up. I find if you annoy or anger your wife for the sake of obtaining a funny story, they tend not to get as angry.

Coupons…..Get YOUR COUPONS…...No I’m not talking about the coupons your Grandma use to leave as a tip at Denny’s (she use to say they’re as good as cash). No I’m talking about drink coupons. I have no idea if MSC will continue to offer these bad boys, but man these were a better deal then the two for one special on fish tacos from the street vendors (BTW not a good choice). For those who don’t know….well MSC offers an opportunity to prebuy drinks in advance in the form of coupons. The first day you arrive you go to the casino and tell them your name and they give you your coupons. And I know what you're thinking…..Doesn’t MSC have the ability to just have these on your card and give you updated numbers with your receipt. WELL that would be too easy now wouldn’t it? Nope….I was constantly on the lookout for these little buggers all over our room. Once I found my kid getting ready to use it for their used gum. Now I don’t advocate violence on your children, but if they ruin a drink coupon with a piece of gum….by all means consider whipping em (just kidding…..kinda). Now at the beginning of the cruise I was a little timid about whipping out my coupons to pay for my drinks….but by the end of the cruise I was whipping these bad boys out like the neighborhood flasher (could this get me deleted….Naaaa).

On the last night of the cruise you will see people tying their hardest to get rid of their drink coupons. Someone tried to tip the bartender in the cigar bar with one….and so he bought me a drink. And some guy came in and got 18 cans of Diet Coke and walked out with them in a trash bag….You stay Classy San Diego.

Now I know what you’re thinking….”Mr. Fan this doesn’t sound so bad….why did the Fun-Killer feel the need to have you post deleted?” And to that I say……..So getting to the paragraph that may have caused the deletion. Daiquiris…..Women love em….guys do to. We just don’t like ordering them. I feel the need every time I order a “Daiquiri” to try to speak in a deeper voice and show off as much chest hair as humanly possible…..It’s just not manly. And I am a MAN…...sure you may find me under a sheet in the corner crying on occasion, but that is A story for me and my therapist.

I had originally come up with 4 words that men hate saying more than the word daiquiri…..and I fear that may have caused the trouble with my post. And for those of you wondering….I don’t think they were all that bad….they were funny but true…….and those that seen them know I was so right. So I had to think real hard for a new set of word that men hate saying more than daiquiri. And I believe I have actually done what my wife does all the time….proved me wrong. There are actually 8 words men don’t like to say. In addition to the first four (that shall not be named) but also I will include the words…..Feelings…..Emotions…...Fun-killer..…..and Sorry. Now if you're a fan of daiquiris I will recommend that you DO NOT order them anywhere on the pool deck. Why is that that you ask? Will the Fun-Killer come along and smack them out of your hands as you get ready to hand them to the bartender? Nope…...but they tend to use too much ice because their glasses are a bit bigger than everywhere else and they don’t add extra alcohol or mix. And if you order an iced drink on the pool deck it will taste like watered down crap. And if you order a mudslide it will look like it as well.

There are few things in this life that I can say without a doubt that I love...

1. Family

2. My Cruise Critic Friends....(not you FUN-KILLER LEAVE)

3. The special way my morning coffee hits me in the.....well morning

But after this last trip I think I can add one more thing......getting off the boat whenever I feel like it. It was liberating not to have to rush off the boat soon as we docked. You know all those times in life when you KNOW you should take your time....but you can't help hurrying (please see the post about me crying in the corner under a blanket). Well this was totally not one of those times.

We started the morning with a lovely breakfast. This was the first day I had been at breakfast after 8ish.......and holy moly Batman....it was freaking nutz. I'm pretty sure I seen a mother push her own daughter out of the way for bacon. Sure she had a plate full of sausage and all the other parts of the pig....but she must have really wanted some bacon.

It was at this point I heard it.....the stupidest comment in the history of stupid comments.....Some lady....lets call her Mrs. Happy, decided to look the way of some bus boy....you know those high up bus boys that are secretly running MSC cruises, and says....."This buffet is crazy (glaring at the president of the company....Mr. Busboy) this is the last time I ever come on and MSC cruise because of this Buffet". Now mind you.....I don't want to be a judger (that's a new word but it totally fits) but she looked like she was well versed in the way.....of the buffet. There are some people you can tell just by looking at them that they are well versed in the way…..of the buffet. So perhaps she had a point.......but I will say this again....if you get so upset about something like a buffet that you are willing to make a donkey of yourself yelling at a busboy thinking it's his fault....then you must suck to be around in real life (fun killer.......ring a bell?).

So after our slightly chaotic breakfast we get ready and leave the ship. I have been to Jamaica once before and have found Bob Marley to be quite the liar......There was no Jammin.....smoking....or lovin to speak of when we got off the ship. But there was people trying to sell me the same crap at each table.

Perhaps Marley should have written a song like this...

We're selling....

We're gonna sell it to you....

We're selling....

And we won't quit…..till we get money from you.

And these ladies were kind of aggressive at that....I do like my ladies aggressive but these ladies were really over the top. They wouldn't take no for an answer. Now when I was in High School....I remember and entire lesson in Health dedicated to .....No Means No. And I'm pretty sure these ladies did not take this class because it was like no means yes to these women. And I'm pretty sure they were giving secret hand signals to each other after you walked away like....."hey this chubby American looked at my crap....offer to sell him the same crap only cheaper".

After we made it past the ladies we came to a table...a couple of ladies selling admission to Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville. Unfortunately we decided that the prices for JB was just a bit too much for us and we kept on walking….then it happened…..a miracle…..we saw it…….the actual Margaritaville. And it turned out that for some reason at the Margaritaville we were told admission was much cheaper than the ladies just 200 feet away. What was the reason for this? I don't want to be conspiracy theorist....but the ladies said the kids had to pay full price and the guy at the door said that was incorrect the kids got in for free with parents....but couldn't use a chair unless we paid for another one. So did the ladies make and honest mistake....or maybe pocket the money they made selling kids bands (that's what FUN KILLER would do). Because the kids got bands either way so their would be no way to tell. So guess what we did….that's right….move over Jimmy Buffett I’m coming in! Once we were there things were pretty calm (except for that pool....it could be rough)….sure there was a DJ trying to stir up that party atmosphere….but this boat of buffet eaters weren’t really having it. But none the less the water was wet….the beer was coldish (and expensive that's to be expected) and the sand was well sandy…..dandy. But the view…..man I have seen better backdrops at Walmart. And I'm trying to be optimistic, and I really hope that was water I was standing in when I changed my clothes....but I doubt it).

Next stop….I think…..Grand Cayman….this day was not the best day to start…...totally joking….who had bad days on vacation? That's like having bad pizza….does not exist (originally I would have said bad beer….but ohhh man did I drink poop in a can the other night). So in order we get to (can we agree to refer to Grand Cayman as GC for this post…..I feel like it’s a lot more hip and easier for me)......So in order to get to GC (such a thug) we have to tender…..BTW….I’m not a fan of getting into dinky boats run by whomever. But MSC used their lifeboats to tender and at first I thought that would be nice. But this was my first time in a lifeboat…..and I have a question to all of you…..what happens if the lifeboat capsizes? Its totally enclosed…..and HOT AS ****. But none the less we hop on one (doesn’t take too long) and we are in GC in no time.

Perhaps you could tell by my last installment that Mr. Fan can be a bit frugal (No honey…..I used Frugal instead of Cheap….no frugal…..not Froggle…...I SAID I USED FRUGAL NOT CHEAP IN MY MSC REVIEW…..oh heck it) well this is one time that it almost bit me in the Fun-Killer (ass).

I’m sure you heard of BC…..you know before Christ…..we all heard about it in Social Studies. You know it confused the daylights out of us…..you have to add these two numbers together to find out how long ago the Romans invaded…....well pick one….they invaded everyone. Well I have another one to add to the list that seemed just as long ago…….BK…...No not British Knights Shoes…..Before Kids. Now my wife and I came to GC before BK (that is soooo annoying...and I love it) and went to the stingrays. But that was all we had an opportunity to do and we really loved it…...it was like one of those great memories that can never be erased. I don’t remember all the details but it was great.

So since we had done the stingrays once before, my wife had her heart set on just going to seven mile beach and sweating the entire day. I had researched all over about the best part of the beach to go to….how to get there…..getting back. Now I don’t know how often this happens to you guys and girls….but I swear my wife watches me spend all this time, doing all of this research, knowing that she will probably change her mind. And the night before what happens…….BINGO…..she decides she wants the kids to see the stingrays. So I look at the excursion packet…..throw up in my mouth at the cost…..and decide we will look when we get off the ship. So fast forward to us being off the ship and getting jumped by at least 4 different companies wanting to take us to the stingrays. I ask…...45…...35…..25….I think we have a winner. So I pay and we sit around for 45 minutes until we have to load up into vans to the marina to board our luxury boat that will take us to the stingrays. BTW…...to the lady who stepped on my kids feet because she was in a hurry to get in the front of the line for the van….nice...real nice…...you fun-killer (jerk).

After we get to the marina…..I see all the beautiful boats…...loading people and getting ready to go. Then I see it….our boat…..I imagine this is how a conversation of Haitian Refugees would of had if they had to use this boat to flee and come to America…..

Hey mon…..we're going to America

How are we getting there?

See that boat over there?

That boat?

Yes that boat…...are you in?

Ummmm you know I think I will pass

And I we arrived I heard someone say to the one gentleman…..I can’t get it to start. So I’m not sure if we were all supposed to be on two boats originally, or if turning us into sardines was their original plan.

But we all get on….somehow and begin the journey.

It was about 10 minutes into the ride that the engine started smoking a thick….black….oily smelling smoke that engulfed the back of the boat. Now I bet I know what you're thinking...it was the same thing that I was thinking….way to save some money Mr. Fan. But our boat turned out to be the little engine that could (barely) and somehow we made it to the rays. We get out and I will tell you what the people who ran this death trap of a boat did a nice job when we got into the water. They were sure to give us a ll time with the rays and take pictures for us. But since we basically rode in one one engine, our time was cut short, both at the rays and snorkeling. They said we would have 30 minutes snorkeling, but actually it was like get in…….ok…..get out. What the heck man…...I paid $25 for this. In the end we were glad to have seen the rays and still be alive. Although the little voice in the back of my head wasn’t so sure it would happen.

So it was somewhere around here I where I had a disagreement with a certain lovely lady at the buffet.....and it went kind of like this....

My daughter and I are in the breakfast line waiting for it to move......

Some lady....lets call her Mom of the year....nudges my daughter out of the way for.....BACON....I know we talked about our love the the filthy little animal....but common.....my daughters 8 and didn't mean to stand in the way of your and your bacon withdrawals.

So my daughter looks up at me with her slightly disgusted eyes as if to say....what the heck

And I look at her and simply say....It's ok honey....some people don't realize they are being rude.

Then the lady turned back.....looked me in eye....Clint Eastwood style.....and says......I was already here once.

I know what you are thinking....I had no idea being somewhere once gave you any kind of rights. Suddenly I start thinking of all the places I could go and use the excuse.....I was already here once.

These are probably my top.....

1. Obviously this lady had a great idea....all lines for food....If I'd been there before.....I'm just gonna say.....I was already here once.

2. The bar....I'm not waiting behind some schmuck who doesn't know who I am...I'm just gonna strut in front of him and say.....I was already here once.

3. Imagine the surprise on the face of my ex-girlfriend from High Schools husband when I barge into the bedroom and say.....I was already here once.

I'd like to say I was the bigger man in this scenario.....but sadly I was not. I decided to engage this lady.....and it went like this......me.....blah blah blah......her....blah blah blah.

I immediately knew the consequence of this verbal little spat....Would I have to walk the plank....eat 50 hard boiled eggs....dance in public?.....Nope, my punishment was that I would see this lady everywhere for the rest of the cruise.....I could guarantee it....4000 people on this ship and I just knew I would see this lady over....and....over....and over. And I was right.....Walking through the wine bar....BOOM.....walking to the restaurant....BOOM......going into the mens restroom.......BOOM.....If I got a dollar every time I saw this lady I'd have like 14 and half dollars.

Somewhere in here was our day at Cozumel....Now I had been to Cozumel several times in the past since it's a popular cruise destination. Since we had been here before we decided to go with Paradise Beach since we were there before and it seemed as if the reviews were still pretty solid. We did consider Mr. Sancho's but the idea of paying $50 and having all I could drink, not only excited me, but also could have lead to one of the three things to happen...

1. Divorce----I fear I may have drank so much my wife would have had enough and left me for one of the waiters.

2. Prison----Who knows who you could piss of in a foreign country when you are loaded as much as I would have been had I drank unlimited amounts of alcoholic goodness.

3. Me passed out and left for dead.....only to be claimed by a local Cozumelian (?) and taken to their house and forced to massage their feet and grind their callused feet to a silky smooth finish.

So for the above reason we picked Paradise Beach....and it was great. Sure the water wasn't the greatest thing in the world....and to be honest walking into the water was a mixture of torture and frustration as you had to walk across the hardest rock in the history of rock....stubbing toes and chipping nails all along the way. But once we remembered that all the way down at the other end was a sandy entrance...it was much better...sure I broke my toes but that's a small price to pay for Mexican goodness.

While at PB we indulged in a few buckets of beer (not cheap...but again that's expected) ate some nachos and quesadillas and had a great time. The pool was amazing, but as with most pools in Mexico it was hot as heck…..so not so much refreshing as much as just nice. The bathrooms were top notch and new….and that means a lot to my wife.

My daughter and I paid the additional fee to use the inflatables and we really enjoyed them….that was until I forgot I had on my sunglasses and they fell off my face into the water…...if only there was someone I could blame….because it couldn't be my fault......hmmmm. We spent the entire day there…..found a cab….and boom….back on the ship.

I was not a huge fan of docking at the downtown pier….this was the first time we docked there and I didn’t hate it….but really didn’t like it either. Just like the warm beer at Jamaica. It felt too much like a mall….but I kinda hoped that would have stopped some of the pestering from the sellers…..but guess what….I was wrong. And at one point some man who was selling bracelets with names on them grabbed my daughter's hand and pulled her into his store…..btw she’s 8. Now I was walking beside her and I followed right behind them but I didn’t think that was appropriate.

Ever have a friend, that has a friend, that you can’t stand? And your friend says “_____________________ is great you just have to get to know her”. Well that's kind of how we felt about Nassau. We had been there before, and honestly I didn’t care much for it…..the feeling of being attacked the moment you walk off the ship like sharks feeding on chum out in the ocean. But going on a cruise is like going out with your friends…..you don’t always get to go where you want…..sure you want to go to Chilli’s and just chow down on some tasty chips and salsa, but you may have to go to McDonalds and chill on some crappy nuggets…...you’re not super excited, but once you eat a few you realize things could be worse.

So we waited for about 2 hours after we docked and decided to leave the boat and make our way towards the public beach. And our hopes were actually proven to be accurate….the sharks apparently filled up on the chum of people who exited the ship when we docked and they pretty much left us alone as we left. The walk seemed long…..and hot…..but really it was just…..well…...hot. Once we found our way to the beach it was really great, sure it’s not as nice a private beach but it was free….the water was nice….the music was playing…..and there were food and beverage stands available for your buying pleasure.

Perhaps you have picked up on my previous posts, but Mr. Fan likes the occasional adult beverage, and Nassau really had some great options…..4 beers and 4 shots for $10! You bet. But the combination of long lines and heat made me decide not to wait and enjoy these surely tasty treats that were being sold for next to nothing. So we found a little spot near the water and really enjoyed the day…..the kids made sand castles…..we swam in the water…..there were some nice waves pushing us all around, but that didn’t really bother us much. And after a few hours we made our way back to the ship.

Now, every time I come to Nassau I encounter them…...you know who I’m talking about…..you see them from a distance…..carrying a bracelet…...just looking for an opportunity to strike….then POW….POW….POW…..the pounce and put that bracelet on your wrist and tell you a donation would be welcome (as long as it’s at least $10). I thought it was impossible to avoid these ladies, but I found out how to get them to avoide me…..As we walked down near the water I seen one coming our way…..and when she came within 10 feet of me I said nice and loud…..”hey I hope one of those ladies don’t put a bracelet on you because I only have 3 dollars left” and that lady turned as fast as she could and made a b-line to the next group. Ahh…..success…..then I bought a bottle of water from a little boy and his mother who were selling them out of a cooler…..and all was good.

A few follow ups......I originally had a post removed for some reason....that is the reason for the references to the fun-killer. This person obviously had no sense of humor and I was irritated.....like a babies bottom covered in diaper rash.

People had asked me about leaving the ship since it was not in my review.....and It was pretty easy. But we really took our time and waited for them to kick us off the boat. We just ate breakfast.....walked around.....and really enjoyed ourselves as we exited.

And we enjoyed it so much we are booked this year and next year as well.

Very good, very good indeed. Bravo Mr Fan, bravo [emoji122]

Love this! Thank you! :cool:

Fun review!!

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Enjoyable review, I loved reading it.

You sound like a fun guy to cruise with! (Except for the cigars ;p) Thanks for the great review!

LOVED your review!! If you are really some kind of author, I want to know your pen name. I would buy every book! Hilarious review - the best I've read in all the years I've been on CC. Thank you!