Jamman54

Bring it on!!!

I suspect that this has something to do with the Costa Venezia coming to New York next summer. Generally, when Carnival has two ships sailing out of New York in the summer, one will do Caribbean itineraries, and the other will do the Canada itineraries. We have a Canada cruise as part of a B2B on the Magic next September, so we'll be keeping an eye on this. I believe more changes are coming.

When I had gotten to the Red Frog Rum Bar and ordered a drink, Argee told me that my card wasn’t working, but he would get me one anyway. I told him that I was going to make a quick trip down to Guest Services, and that I would be right back. When I got down there they apologized profusely, as they had a delay, and they were just checking all the B2Ber’s in. They had just checked Patti and I in a few seconds before I got there, and they assured me that the cards would now work. I got back to the Rum Bar and sure enough the card was now working! Patti is making her way back towards me. Here is the Blue Iguana Tequila Bar….. This is the mid ship Avalon Pool and stage….. Guy’s Burgers is set up and ready to go…… This is the Swirls ice cream machine next to Guy’s….. The Paradise Duo is performing some steel drum music, though there’s only one of them there now….. Patti has made it to the Red Frog Rum Bar….. To be continued…..

We had the ship to ourselves for about a half an hour before they started to let the new passengers on. We stopped back at the cabin, and then at noon, went down to our muster station. When they went to scan our cards it didn’t work, so they took down our folio numbers. Another couple, who we knew were B2Ber’s, their cards also didn’t scan. Then along came some new passengers, and their cards scanned, no problem. I think I see a pattern here. So, from here I went up to the Red Frog Rum Bar, while Patti said that she wanted to take some pictures that she missed last cruise. Here is an empty Firebird Lounge….. Here is the bar in the Firebird Lounge. The fifth or sixth seats from the right were my prime viewing seats for the comedy shows….. Patti makes her way back up to the Lido and gets these shots of the forward Camelot Pool area. The starboard side of this area is a smoking section….. To be continued……

At 10:45 am we made our way down to the Alchemy Bar where all the B2Ber’s would be meeting up at 11 am. They came around and scanned our old cards out, and then gave us our new cards. They asked us if we had completed our ArriveCan, which we had done, but didn’t ask to see it, so just took our word for it. I’m sure that those who were just arriving to board this cruise had to show it three or four times! Anyway, here is the email we received prior to the cruise which gave us the requirements to cruise to Canada. All of this goes out the window as of October 1st….. Now, we are just waiting for all the old passengers to get off the ship so that we could be led off the ship, through customs, and then back on again. After about ten minutes they came back and told us that we would not have to leave the ship at all, and we were free to go. Score! We don’t know why this happened, and we aren’t going to ask any questions! Most everyone went to the Lobby Bar for free mimosas or juice. They would not be taking a group photo, but would take individual photos if you wanted one. Why not, they’re free. Here’s ours…… We took a couple of “unofficial” B2B pictures….. Now that our second cruise has officially started, here are today’s “Fun Times”…… Here is some Good to Know information, for those that want to know….. To be continued…..

Yes, you can count on it!

The ship is being refueled so there is no smoking allowed anywhere….. The Best Western van arrives to pick up some passengers….. Our car is all alone now….. We decide that we’re going to hang out back in Serenity until it is time to head to the Alchemy Bar….. The Serenity Bar….. To be continued…….

The Carnival Legend was docked back in Baltimore at 8:30 am. I am reposting our B2B information here…… We don’t meet at the Alchemy Bar until 11 am, so we have some time to kill. First, we are going to head up to the Lido for some breakfast. Around 9:15 they begin debarking those who are doing self-assist. They are doing it by deck number. Patti and I head down to the Lobby to watch our old fellow passengers debark from the ship…… Gabe is down there directing traffic……. We head up onto the open decks to check things out. You can see the people heading down the gangway, getting processed in the building, then spilling out into the parking lot. It’s a continuous stream….. Supplies are being unloaded for this week’s cruise…… To be continued……

A little over an hour later we were sailing under the Francis Scott Key Bridge….. We are almost back in Baltimore…… To be continued……

Day # 7 - 9/3/22 - Turnaround Day! We were up at 6 am as we are sailing in the Chesapeake Bay heading for Baltimore. It looks like it’s going to be a beautiful day. Here’s the view from our balcony looking forward and aft….. We sailed under the Chesapeake Bay Bridges at 6:40 am….. To be continued…..

Try bidding for a horse. Makes it even more fun!

Waiter service was plentiful and great. I find that slipping a few bucks gets you what you want, and as many as you want.

Not many DJ's use their real names.

Before we left, Patti got some Bonsai Sushi views…… Patti decided to head back to the cabin, and I went to the Lobby Bar for a drink with Ramil. I watched a set of variety music with Katherine and Marcus….. I then went over to the Sports Bar where they had the Yankee game on. At 8 pm, I made my way over to the Punchliner for the 8:30 pm “R” rated Matt Sadler show. I got my usual seat back at the bar. Not only is it a good seat like I mentioned before, but it also gave me an opportunity to talk with the performers and hosts before the show. I was talking with Matt before the show, and the name Greg came up, so I said Saint Greg? He said Yes! I could only laugh! Here is Comedy Host Kate introducing the show. This is her last night as Comedy Club Host, as next cruise she will be the Bingo Host. I asked her if that was a promotion. She said, “not really”. Here is Matt Sadler on stage……. He was very good. I gave him a 9 out of 10. To get a 10 from me I have to pee my pants! Afterwards, I went back to the Sports Bar to watch the end of the Yankee game, and then back to the cabin for the night. Here is tonight’s towel animal….. Coming up next: Turnaround day, the adventure continues!

I’ve got my beer, so I’m happy…… The amuse bouche were these beans. They were very good….. For her starters, Patti had a side salad, and the miso soup…… For my starter, I had the Kakuni…… For her main, Patti had the Bento box, and I had the Bang Bang Bonsai Rolls….. For dessert, we both had the green tea cupcakes….. To be continued…….

There were no snacks, and none of the guessing games, but the drinks were flowing smoothly. We hung out with our CC friends Wanda and Joe. They played the ships video, and it has been updated to include the newest members of the fleet….. Cruise Director Gabe then introduced the Senior Staff that were allowed to attend this function….. They posed with the lady with the plaque, who had over 700 days sailing with Carnival….. Hotel Director Paul Heslop addresses the gathering….. The party lasted an hour, and many left with extra drinks in hand! Patti and I decide to head over to Bonsai Sushi for dinner….. To be continued…….

I made it down to the Follies Theater in time to meet Patti for the last bingo session of this cruise, which culminated with the $5,000 coverall jackpot game…… We weren’t even close! We went back to the cabin to relax a bit before the VIFP Party. The seas were now very calm….. The VIFP Party was at 4:45 pm in the Firebird Lounge…… Darren Scott was playing the acoustic guitar for us….. Our girl Angela was watching over the beer tub……. To be continued…..

Patti was the first to leave the cabin, as she wanted to check out the shops, and get to the early bird bingo card sales. Around 11 am I went to play blackjack for a little while, losing about $100. I then went to the Casino Bar and had a drink with Angela, before heading up to Chopsticks for a plate. Patti made it up to the Lido for the Groove for St. Jude……. DJ OJ was spinning the tunes….. Patti then made her way to the Follies Theater, passing the forward Camelot Pool and hot tub on the way….. Patti made it to Follies in time to see the Magic Mystery Show with Suraj, Carnival’s table magician. She said that the show was very good…… Immediately after was the Q & A with Cruise Director Gabe….. To be continued……

Day # 6 - 9/2/22 - Fun Day at Sea # 3. We were up at 7 am to a mostly sunny day. The temperature was 81 degrees, and the seas are fairly calm. Here is our view looking forward and aft as the Carnival Legend makes her way back to Baltimore….. Here are today’s “Fun Times”……. Here are the invites to the VIFP party later today….. Around 8:30 am we made our way up to the Lido for some breakfast. Afterwards, we came back to the cabin for a while. We completed our ArriveCan for the next leg of our cruise, and then I spent some time working on our pictures. Patti took this opportunity to sit out on the balcony for a while, as it was very nice out there….. To be continued…..

The Patriots have won the Championship, so now I can get back to the review. Stay tuned! 😎

Thanks so much! We are enjoying your review as well. Love your style! 😎

Our favorite day when on a Journeys cruise. Frog racing, horse racing, bingo with actual balls, great dinner menu, and possibly a midnight buffet. Enjoy! 😁

Wishing you a speedy recovery Barb! That's why we were so worried about our onboard testing for the Canada leg.

Hey gang! Our Patriots are in the finals so we have games tonight and hopefully tomorrow. I'll be back to posting full time once the finals are over. Thanks for your patience! 😎

Hey Barb! Glad you made it. Sorry that the weather played havoc with your cruise. We had to deal with some rain, but we didn't miss any ports. I need to get in touch with Mike and Judi, it's been a while. 😎