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

MikeyA53 · January 24, 2017

Awesome pictures of sunsets and the ship!

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

No, bow section

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

No, I love cove balconies, being close to the water.

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.

Sorry I didn't have, not sure who did between Tracy, Ashley or Curtis.

Glad I got caught up and patiently waiting for more.

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MikeyA53 · January 25, 2017

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Day 6 Bonaire

Monday, November 21th

Funtimes

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MikeyA53 · January 25, 2017

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We took a day off from the gym and spa and went for breakfast in the Marketplace,

My healthy breakfast

Tracy's

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MikeyA53 · January 25, 2017

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Towel animal invasion

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Our arrival.

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schoolisout · January 25, 2017

Someone mentioned a few days ago about only seeing the photo links, and having to click on each. I've recently found out that if I am are not logged in, I see the actual pictures. If I am logged in, I get the link. It just started doing that for me about three months ago, and I was getting frustrated. If I was keeping up with a review with lots of pictures, it was annoying to click on each one to see it. Somehow, I figured out what the problem was. I hope this helps someone else. Great Review!!!

MikeyA53 · January 25, 2017

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It was our first time in Bonaire, the four of us booked a private tour with HO2 Vision. I found them on Trip Advisor. They were rated somewhere in the top ten. We chose the 5 hours snorkel and island tour. You can do either the snorkel for $55.00 per person or the Island tour for $55.00 per person or both like we did for $110.00 per person. The owner’s name is Brenda; she employs a few people and caters to small groups. On this day she had two groups and we were lucky and got Brenda herself to escort us. We found out that Brenda is actually a Canadian from British Columbia. She provided us with our snorkelling equipment along with snacks and drinks, including beers.

Brenda was waiting for us at the end of the cruise pier.

We got in her full size pick up and headed out toward 1000 Steps on the north side of the island.

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MikeyA53 · January 25, 2017

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Very unique cactus fence, it's actually quite common in Bonaire.

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Map of Bonaire

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Our Ride

Brenda

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easyboy · January 25, 2017

Those are lovely shots of Bonaire!

Jamericannn · January 25, 2017

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Very unique cactus fence, it's actually quite common in Bonaire.

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I love this cactus fence. Never seen anything like this. Thanks

JaniceB · January 25, 2017

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Thanks for your quick reply!

Megan_Strick · January 25, 2017

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As usual we started off the day at the gym followed by breakfast at Marketplace.

My breakfast ingredients

My breakfast sandwich

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OMG I do the same thing with my bagel and ham. That's my high point of my mornings on a cruise. LOL

SooNet · January 25, 2017

Yippee - Have been waiting for this review and now I will have to go back and catch up. Looking forward to your comparison of the two cruise lines as well. I have not sailed on Norwegian and would like to know if it is an option I should consider.

MikeyA53 · January 25, 2017

Those are lovely shots of Bonaire!

Thank you. :)

SenatorsFan · January 25, 2017

Hi Mike, it's so nice to see you and Tracy back cruising and sharing your trip with us!:) I'm enjoying the review and pictures very much and looking forward to the NCL part of your trip. My DH and I cruised on Getaway in July 2015 for the first time without either of our sons. It was different, but still lots of fun.

Heather

MikeyA53 · January 25, 2017

Hi Mike, it's so nice to see you and Tracy back cruising and sharing your trip with us!:) I'm enjoying the review and pictures very much and looking forward to the NCL part of your trip. My DH and I cruised on Getaway in July 2015 for the first time without either of our sons. It was different, but still lots of fun.
Heather

Thank you Heather, nice to hear from you again, Mike