Glory 6/23 Review...w/pics

This was the first cruise in 15 years for my DW and I, and I can't believe we waited so long. I think we are hooked again. This was a gloryous vacation (pardon the pun).

Since we live in Central Florida, it was a fairly easy drive to Port Canaveral on the day of our cruise. As we pulled into the port we caught our first glimpse of the Glory, our home for the next 7 days.

We arrived around 10:30am but were not allowed to enter as they were still disembarking the previous weeks passengers. We left and came back around 11:00 and they let us in. We went straight to where we dropped off our luggage, parked and entered the terminal. I can honestly say that by the time we entered the terminal and the time we were on the ship, was no more than 15 minutes. Unbelievable.

We went up to the lido deck and walked around and had lunch at the Red Sail.

After lunch we went to our cabin around 1:30.

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We just loved our balcony. It's balcony only cabin from now on.

Since our luggage had not arrived yet, we decided to venture out to get familar with the rest of the ship.

I must say the colors on the Glory are striking, but ok. The Amber Palace where the shows took place was a little over the top though.

After roaming around and then the muster drill (which was not too bad), it was back to our cabin to unpack and experience sail away on our balcony.

After sail away it was time to get ready for dinner. We had the early sitting 5:45, so we didn't have much time. We had originally requested the 6:15 sitting but the ship was sold out and there wasn't anything available. It worked out fine. We also were seated at a table for two which was alittle strange at first but ended up being ok. Our servers were great and did a terrific job. They remembered our names the first night and were really friendly and personable. The food in the dining room was very good every night.

The rest of the night was filled with more roaming, casino and welcome aboard show at the palace. This will probably be my only negative part of the review. The Glory dancers were ok but not real polished...the female singer was pretty good, but the male singer (Ed Chen) I hate to say was horrible. I don't think he would have made it passed the auditions for American Idol. The other performers; magicians, comedians, and especially Marcus Anthony the Motown singer were very good.

Day 2 Nassau

We arrived in port around 8:30am and left around 2:00pm. This was plenty of enough time in Nassau. Not my favorite port. We walked about 10-15 minutes from the ship to the Hilton Resort where we payed $15pp for a day pass and had full use of their private beach and pool. We also visited the Straw Market briefly and then back to the ship.

This was the night of the Captain's Cocktail party and the first of two formal nights so it was dress up time for the dining room.

Our servers.

Prime Rib and Lobster. What could be better?

Not to mention the Warm Melting Chocolate Cake.

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After dinner we changed and went to the show and contributed alittle cash to the casino. We are non-smokers so we didn't do any of the bars. Can't really comment on the entertainment that was in the different lounges.

Day 3 Seaday:

Had breakfast at the Red Sail buffet. Typical breakfast buffet. Pretty decent though. Time to layout by the pool and relax.

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There were so many choices for lunch. They had the buffet of course, along with the Deli, which had a killer Rueben sandwich, hamburger and hotdog grill with all the fixings and great fries, FISH AND CHIPS restaurant which I LOVED. The Onion Fritter was soooo good. Not to mention the 24 hour pizza kitchen which had great pizza and calzones.

More laying out and relaxing.

We made our reservations at the Emerald Room Supper Club for this night, so it was time to get ready. All I can say is it is worth every penny of the $30pp you have to pay. The service was impeccable and the 7-course meal was everything you would expect from a 5-star restaurant.

Our Russian server

Our Polish server

Ceaser Salad.

Filet Mignon

Surf and Turf

Chocolate tarte - To Die For

Definately the best dinner of the cruise. After dinner, alittle shopping and the show and more donations to the casino.:o

I have to stop for now but I will continue the review tomorrow

Thanks for the review. Loved your pictures.....I have basically the same ones from the supper club on the Miracle. :p

Wonderful review so far! Thanks for including the pictures. I sail on Glory in 30 days, can't wait!

Thanks for the review. Loved your pictures.....I have basically the same ones from the supper club on the Miracle. :p

Did you like it as much as we did?

Thanks for the review. We are on the Glory on 09/15/07. Our first time on the Glory. Your pictures are great. Can't wait for more of your review.

Oliveoyle

Sail in 9 days on Glory. I think I may have to start counting hours soon. Great Review

Wonderful review so far! Thanks for including the pictures. I sail on Glory in 30 days, can't wait!

You're going to love it!

Did you like it as much as we did?

I sure did.....it was amazing....both food and service. :D They gave so much food we could barely finish the dessert. I had that 3 chocolate thing for dessert and I could go for one right now. :p

I sure did.....it was amazing....both food and service. :D They gave so much food we could barely finish the dessert. I had that 3 chocolate thing for dessert and I could go for one right now. :p

You and me both!

We sail on July 14th. Thanks for the wonderful review. Greatly appreciated! Are you using the internet cafe or your own laptop? What are the costs?

thank you for the wonderful review. When and where should we make researvation for dinner? I really like your pictures in Emerald Room Supper Club. :-)

Is that the end?

I want to see more pictures!!!

Thanks for the pics and review...what cabin number were you in?

Thanks for sharing... I love these pictorial reviews! :D Can't wait to hear about St. Thomas and St. Maarten.

Great review! More pics please! We are sailing on 11/3/07 and we can't wait. Reading your review and looking at your beautiful pictures makes us even more excited!:D

Great review, Howdy777! Glory is a fav of ours.

We sail on July 14th. Thanks for the wonderful review. Greatly appreciated! Are you using the internet cafe or your own laptop? What are the costs?

I am doing this from my personal computer. I did not use the internet services on board

thank you for the wonderful review. When and where should we make researvation for dinner? I really like your pictures in Emerald Room Supper Club. :-)

As soon as you get on board the ship, they have a display and sign up table right there in the lobby. We made reservations on a non formal night. The sooner you make reservations the better choices you have for nights and times.