Mike & Tracy's continuing adventures: B2B on Carnival Vista & Norwegean Getaway

[MikeyA53]

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Tracy and I relaxed in the sun for a few hours then had lunch at Cucina Del Capitano pasta bar. You pick your choice of pasta, sauce and proteins from a list. There are also extras like bread and caesar salad.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[richstowe]

Oh I didn't realize that John Heald was on your cruise until I read it on your November 20th Fun Times .

Was he actually the CD or was there another CD and John acted as the Carnival Brand Ambassador .

( I'm not sure what that actually means :D )

[soccersharon]

Oh I didn't realize that John Heald was on your cruise until I read it on your November 20th Fun Times .

 

Was he actually the CD or was there another CD and John acted as the Carnival Brand Ambassador .

 

( I'm not sure what that actually means :D )

 

 

Hey Rich!

 

JH and Matt actually attended our M&G!

 

 

Was great meeting Mike and Tracy! Maybe we'll bump into each other some day (being a fellow West Islander, and all!)

 

Sorry to hijack!

 

 

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[richstowe]

Nice to see your post Sharon . Never a hijack ! :) Great picture .

Some have said unkind things about John but I would be happy to sail with him .

Edited January 23, 2017 by richstowe

[soccersharon]

Nice to see your post Sharon . Never a hijack ! :) Great picture .

Some have said unkind things about John but I would be happy to sail with him .

 

 

He was very gracious and humorous as always! John showed up just as we were pulling door prizes he provided, and added both JiJi and Cucina dinners too! Matt, not to be outdone, provided a Steakhouse dinner, and drew our $400 half and half ticket.

 

Our M&G was very memorable, as was the entire cruise!

 

 

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[MikeyA53]

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Photographs of what they were serving at the Marketplace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[MikeyA53]

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[MikeyA53]

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At 2 p.m. we went to see the Marriage Show hosted by Carnival’s Brand Ambassador, John Heald, in the Liquid Lounge. As usual it was very entertaining.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[MikeyA53]

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[easyboy]

Love your photos!

[MikeyA53]

Love your photos!

 

 

 

Thank you. :)

[wegiekat]

Thank you for your reviews. Just love them. Then I realized, hey I was on the Vista cruise as well. Can't wait to see it through your eyes:)

[Oldgoat61]

Mike, as usual I am enjoying your review/photos! Can't wait to read about your comparison between CCL, and NCL.:D

[MikeyA53]

Thank you for your reviews. Just love them. Then I realized, hey I was on the Vista cruise as well. Can't wait to see it through your eyes:)

 

Thank you. Glad you like it. :)

[MikeyA53]

Mike, as usual I am enjoying your review/photos! Can't wait to read about your comparison between CCL, and NCL.:D

 

Thank you. :)

[MikeyA53]

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Tracy and I purchased the Carnival Hub Chat Plan for $5 each which was good for the duration of the cruise to keep in touch with each other. In addition, on three occasions we also bought the daily Value Internet Plan for $16.00 a day (24 hrs) to get caught up with Facebook messages, surf the internet, etc. We had our Ipads and IPhones but these terminals appeared to be faster.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[MikeyA53]

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We had dinner at Ji Ji Restaurant, the price is $15 per person and they recommend that you share; you pick 2 from the appetizers/soups, 2 from the entrees, 2 from the Sides/Noodles/Rice and 2 from the desserts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tracy recording our choices

 

 

 

 

[MikeyA53]

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Pre-appetizer

 

 

 

 

Appetizers:

 

Pork Belly

 

 

Duck

 

 

 

Entrees & Sides: Short Ribs, Stock Pig, Rice with Shrimps and wide noodles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We had the Crème Brulee and crepes for dessert. We ate them before I remembered to take a photo. All was very good and we would definitely go back.

 

 

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[MikeyA53]

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We almost missed the Captain’s Cocktail Party in the Liquid Lounge. They had it between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. and then again at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. We didn’t know about it until we checked the Funtimes after dinner. We got there at 7:45 p.m. and managed to get a few drinks. All the food was gone but we were stuffed anyway

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[MikeyA53]

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At 8:45 p.m. we attended the Marcus Monroe juggler/comedian in the Liquid Lounge.

 

 

 

 

 

He called me up to the base of the stage and asked me some questions, trying to read my mind, it was more comedy than actually trying to read my thoughts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[MikeyA53]

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He then called me up onto the stage to help him out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[MikeyA53]

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Well that’s it for another day, goodnight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[JaniceB]

Awesome pictures of sunsets and the ship!

 

Is the Serenity deck aft on this ship? I really like the serenity area being aft after sailing on the spirit class ships.

 

Would you chose a cove or another cabin type on this ship after seeing the different types?

 

I just returned from the Breeze and thought that the lobster bisque recipe was different? Do you or think so too? I think mine may have had too much cognac in it? I can't believe I think something has too much alcohol in it but it was sweet.

 

Glad I got caught up and patiently waiting for more.