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Hope he makes it home safely! I enjoyed chatting with him - a true gentleman, which is rare these days!

9am and on the bus. The rep is having us count off like they do in kindergarten. Yikes. Now she said we are headed to Hobby. NOOOO. Lol. Shore staff are contracted by Princess but work for Intercruises - don’t let this be a reflection on Princess staff.

Finally off. Long walk from ship to terminal - just an FYI. Found bags and breezed through passport check (no facial recognition). Getting on bus has been a bit of a mess but hopefully we will be on our way soon

Now they have skipped the transfers (us) and gone right to Navy (independent). Not sure what’s going on but we need to get on that bus real soon as our flight is at 1:15.

Yup. Purple (debark tour) just got called but no one else yet

Seems to be some kind of delay shoreside so no one with luggage has been called yet. We should be first group called once it gets rolling

Disembark has started. All walk off called. We are in elite lounge in fusion enjoying our last coffee and pastry onboard

We have made it back to Galveston!

Dirty Banana and Bahama Mama

Thanks! It’s real!

When you’re doing everything in your power to delay the cruise ending. I should be going to bed. Instead I’m ordering room service drinks!

The last day onboard is always bitter sweet! Great time at the culinary demonstration followed by the amazing MTG lunch and a lovely long chat with a new friend. Back to the room for the dreaded packing and a frustrating two hours trying to check in for our flight - not sure if it was wifi issues or west jet issues but it just would not co operate! FINALLY got it done - keep everything crossed that we make it home! Great dinner, Voice of the Ocean, and Hollywood Hiccups (another fave game show). Now back in the room and enjoying my last “free” beer before the real world! Thanks to you all for following along! I will post how disembarkation and actually getting home pan out, along with a final recap after I get home! Hope some of you found it useful!

Voice of the ocean and a special goodbye!

Culinary demonstration today was so much fun!

Final dinner

Final dinner

Despite being elite for some time, I have yet to make the cut for most travelled guest. Today I received an invite from a very generous person to attend. This was such a treat and really made the cruise memorable - particularly as we got to dine with the captain and his wife! The food was outstanding! I had an amazing time!

I thought so too. I even emailed after the NCL cruise and got a “nope, we don’t do that”

Everything says that, along with a small print saying anything above $12 / $18 will be charged the difference

Just checked my on-board account and was pleasantly surprised to see princess has refunded port tax for missing Belize. I wasn’t sure if they still did that - last time I sailed NCL it was a hard no!

Final patter

Noooo. This is the worst time of the cruise - knowing you have to leave!

Not sure if the wifi is good enough to upload the video of the rain today IMG_6047.MOV

Dinner