Glory Girls Cruise 04/10/2015

[TheSailinSOB]

I have never done a review before. I never really see much Glory info so I figure I would give it a go =)

This was a girls cruise. We left the hubby's at home lol

This was the Glory Western sailing to Cozumel, Belize, Roatan and Grand Cayman from Miami. We live in Colorado so we had to fly in the night before. If you ever want a great pre cruise hotel, YVE miami is great. The hotel is across from Bayside Market place and you can see the ships waiting for you in the morning. The staff was awesome, we had a late return flight coming home and they stored our luggage for free and arranged a private car back to the airport to return home.

 

Here are some pre night pics

 

 

 

 

[cincicruisers]

Looking forward to your review

[pinkpod87]

Awesome pics so far. Can't wait for the review.

[TheSailinSOB]

Finally Sailing Day!!! We got on board fairly early.About noon. This was cruise 14 for me so we did the VIP boarding. We kinda got a late start so it was busy at the port but the security line went very fast and we went right into the lounge and got checked in and onboard. We did the cheers program. You get 15 drinks per day and that is anything you want from the 5 beer to the 10 specialty drink. We came close to using all 15 but I don't think we ever did hit that many. I still think it's worth it. If you opt for a collector glass, the drink is included in cheers but you pay extra for the glass.

 

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[TheSailinSOB]

I always like to walk around before the ship gets busy and snap shots of areas before it gets busy.. Here are some shots. The ship really is pretty.

 

 

Red Frog.. The best bar staff ever

 

 

 

Cool Light outside dining room

 

 

The Blue Lounge

 

 

White Heat Disco

 

Cinnamon Piano Bar

 

 

I loved the cool Kaleidoscope ceilings

 

[cmecruise1962]

I bet you had a great time...can't wait to read more!!

[TheSailinSOB]

After Muster ... we're off! YAY... Had an epic horn battle with the Carnival Breeze.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So long Miami

 

[TheSailinSOB]

1st day was a sea day. The entire week the weather was perfect. The sea was so glassy and calm. Day 1 was spent on Lido of course. Tried Guys Burgers which is was just as everyone says... Suer good. For breakfast we has the Blue Iguana breakfast burritos. Those were also very good. Loved the salsa bar.

The deck dj was also really good. He played a good variety of music and lots of reggae. I really miss the deck bands so the fact that he played lots of reggae was nice. He was also really nice about requests too.

We discovered the Red Frog bar was the best bar. The crew were so much fun.

I didn't capture food porn :eek:.. What was I thinking?

 

 

At sea.. Cuba in the background.. Saw lots of flying fish too

 

 

 

Red Frog.. Fitzroy is the man, if you sail Glory, ay him a visit =)

 

 

 

 

At dinner, the ladies dancing with the waiters

 

 

 

Night Night

 

[TheSailinSOB]

Day 2 Cozumel! We were docked right next to the Sunshine. The Serenity deck looks amazing on that ship. That may have to be the next one :D

We took a cab to Paradise Beach and then did some shopping after. The beach was very pretty. Tons of palms and flowers. Had an awesome pool. Very clean facilities. Theres pier with stairs so you can climb in and snorkel off the beach. The entrance fee was 5 bucks. Includes the beach chairs. If you want to use the water toys, it's extra.

The drinks were good. Prob not much booze in them but still good. The food coming out smelled and looked really good too.

 

 

Sunshine Serenity

 

 

 

 

 

 

[TheSailinSOB]

Heres so pics of Paradise Beach =)

Sorry my review if weak compared to others... this is my first one

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[sampsonsmom]

You are doing a great job! We leave on the Glory in 1 week, thanks for the review.

[TheSailinSOB]

More Cozumel Shenanigans before we get back onboard..

 

 

 

Yes I violated a Zebra

 

 

 

 

Our Friends at the Red Frog

 

 

 

 

We even canoodled with the Captain though he doesn't seem too amused

 

[TheSailinSOB]

Day 3.. Belize!! Last time I went to Belize I did the Cave Tubing. This time I really wanted to visit Goff's Caye but by the time my friend was done shopping, it was too late =( So we just hit this little beach called Cucumber Beach. It was a cute little place. I really wanted to see Belize pretty water. This was still close to town so the water wasn't all that. Still a nice day though.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ladies theres even a Husband Daycare center

 

[TheSailinSOB]

Day 4 Roatan! This is always my favorite stop on this run. I know it gets a bad wrap. I have always had a great time in Roatan. We went to Little French Key. It was our splurge. I love love love big cats. Here at Little French Key, you can swim with Simba the Jaguar. This place was so pretty. We seriously had the place to ourselves. We did the VIP package. It was 198. Includes the Drinks, Steak, Shrimp and Lobster lunch which was crazy good, massage, horseback riding, the animals.. monkeys and theres a lion and the Jaguar swim. I wish we had more time there. We had a fantastic guy named Miguel who catered to our every whim.. he was like our cabana boy. So you will see lots of this place =)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[cruizinisthebest]

Whooa! That slide is kinda steep. Where was that?

 

Don't worry, you're doing a great job with the review! It's not a competition.

 

Keep it comin':)

[TheSailinSOB]

Here we go.. The flood of Roatan

 

 

 

Miguel

 

 

 

Swim up bar with swings... lots of fish swim around there

 

 

 

OMG!!!!

 

[TheSailinSOB]

Im sorry but i just felt and feel like a bad a$$.. How many people can say they chilled with a legit Jungle cat?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Had to get my Garifuna on

[TheSailinSOB]

Following an epic day in Roatan was the Caribbean deck party. That was one of the best deck parties so far. We always find "travel victims" The guy sleeping was dancing in the club like Michael Jackson all night. He looks like Zack Galifiankis and he passed out with a smile. Then the green banana hammock couple? Good lord... All I can say is she had a wig of a different color every day and he wore Tarzan outfits and elvis chops and suits. You deff see some characters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[TheSailinSOB]

Last stop Grand Cayman.. This day started out with slight drama. We wanted to go to Royal Palms and ended up in the back of the van with the jumps seats and couldn't get out till Sea Grape Beach. So we figured we would hoof it back to Royal Palms. A litteral walk down 7 mile beach. Lots of dips in the water and about 2 hours later we hit the spot. The water all along the beach is so perfect and clear. We saw lots of fish and some pretty darn bigs ones too. At least I walked off my food for the week :)

 

I always love the tender ride to shore in Cayman. So awesome how big the ships are

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[TheSailinSOB]

After the 7 mile trek.. this was the most orgasmic coconut shrimp I have ever had in my life. Plus the 911 drinks. Pure booze with a slash of juice. My only beef with Grand Cayman is the clerks in the shops are so unfriendly

 

 

 

 

 

[TheSailinSOB]

So there it is.. I have lots more pics. If anyone wants to know more info or anything just let me know =)

 

The Glory was awesome. The crew were all so nice and the ship was really pretty. The food was good. OH and the dining service was great. This time it was really spot on. Last couple cruises it seemed almost under staffed and this time we were in and out. We had 3 really nice waiters.

 

Also not to bring up a sore subject, but for anyone who enjoys a smoke.. You can still smoke on Starboard side outdoors. Not at the bar anymore but they have made a real nice section with tables and comfy chairs and couches. Also in the casino still (as a smoker that is even smokey for me) then the blue lounge and also the disco.

 

Thanks for reading =) Again if anyone wants to know anything specific, just ask =)

[cruiseclues]

Very good photo review...and you do look like Glory Girls. :):):):)

[cruisinbabs]

I loved your first review!! great job and you ladies looked like you had tons of fun!!! neat seeing the western route on the glory...

 

I myself am taking a girls cruise on the glory (eastern) with two other wonderful ladies i met on the splendor last year. We are dubbing ourselves The Glory Gals.. lol.. we are excited and just have 20 days to go!

[LUVMYGSDOG]

I wanna take a girls cruise!! Great review!

 

Kim

[memoak]

Always love to see more cruise picture so I can get mentally ready for my next cruise/adventure, especially if they include the Glory Gals !!