Our Carnival Pride Repo Journeys Cruise (with pics) - 2/26/17

[Jamman54]

Here I am waiting in line……

 

The smaller bus and trailer were filled up rather quickly, so our luggage and us went on the larger bus. It was almost 11am before our bus left for the pier. Here are the 11:15am people waiting for their shuttles. I can only wonder what time they left the hotel……

 

Once we left for the pier, I have to say everything else went fairly smoothly the rest of the way. Soon we were catching our first glimpse of the Carnival Pride docked at Terminal 3…..

 

We have arrived at the Port of Tampa Bay……

 

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[KPfromCT]

You are SUCH a tease!!!!!:'):'):')

Come back!!!! lol

 

Great review so far, Jeff.

[Jamman54]

The bus pulled into a lot a short distance from the entrance of Terminal 3. The driver unloaded the luggage from underneath the bus, (tip), then we dragged it 30 feet to a porter who loaded it into a luggage crate, (another tip). Patti took these two shots of the Carnival Pride as we walked to the terminal…..

You could see the NCL Jade over at Terminal 2……

The entrance to Terminal 3……

Once inside the terminal, we were directed upstairs and into the line to be scanned. There was just one long winding line. The VIP line was after the scanners. It took about 15 minutes to get to the scanners, but once past that it went very quickly. We basically walked up to one of the VIP windows, checked in, got our Sail & Sign cards, and then boarded the ship. They were already calling boarding group #4 when we boarded. We have made it to the Carnival Pride! Here is our boarding picture…..

 

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[Jamman54]

Here are the Embarkation Day Fun Times…..

 

Once on board the first thing that we did was head to our cabin. We had an extended balcony cabin forward on the port side on Deck 5. This was our home for the next two weeks…..

 

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[nc350]

Your review is getting me very excited for my cruise! 7 days until the Freedom trip 😀I have read a number of your reviews and love the style you use! Thanks for sharing!

[CruisinMama2003]

What a wonderful review so far, Thank you! Anxiously awaiting more!! :D:D

[Jamman54]

Here are some more photos of our cabin……

 

We loved that we had a couch…..

 

Our extended balcony…..

 

Swipe type safe…..

 

Empty mini fridge…..

 

Our desk and flat screen television…..

 

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[Jamman54]

Your review is getting me very excited for my cruise! 7 days until the Freedom trip 😀I have read a number of your reviews and love the style you use! Thanks for sharing!

 

Thanks for following along again! :)

 

What a wonderful review so far, Thank you! Anxiously awaiting more!! :D:D

 

Thanks for reading. More coming right up! :D

[Jamman54]

Good to know information for those that want to know!

 

Here are the Shore Excursion Desk hours for this cruise…..

 

Looking towards the cabin door, the closets are on the left, and the bathroom is on the right…..

Here is another typical Carnival bathroom…..

 

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[Jamman54]

We had plenty of closet space. We stored our luggage under the bed.

 

It was time now to get reacquainted with the Carnival Pride. Here is the forward Apollo Pool…..

 

Here is my favorite hangout, the Red Frog Rum Bar…..

 

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[Jamman54]

The mid ship pool with the retractable roof…..

 

Caribbean music with Vibe Nation…..

The Blue Iguana Cantina…..

They are pushing Wine Packages, Bottomless Bubbles, and Cheers Program here…..

 

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[Jamman54]

Patti and I are enjoying our first drinks of the cruise……

 

Patti’s Caribbean Colada……

 

The Tropical Classics Menu…..

While I remain at the Red Frog Rum Bar and have a few more Thirsty Frog Reds, Patti goes off as she always does, to take pictures while the ship is still pretty empty. Here is the Blue Iguana Tequila Bar…..

 

There is plenty of hand sanitizing stations around…..

 

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[Jamman54]

Here is the Serenity area located all the way aft on Deck 9…..

 

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The Water Works area is located on Deck 11 aft…..

 

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David’s Steakhouse is located on Decks 10 & 11 mid ship, overlooking the Atrium…..

 

It is located directly underneath the funnel…..

 

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[Jamman54]

David stands guard over the Atrium…..

 

Here are a few views of Club O2 (ages 15 to 17), located on Deck 10 forward…..

 

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[Jamman54]

Over the next several pages Patti explores the Body Beautiful Spa & Gymnasium, located on Deck 9 forward…..

 

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The Body Beautiful Spa & Gymnasium…..

 

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The Body Beautiful Spa & Gymnasium…..

 

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The Body Beautiful Spa & Gymnasium…..

 

Next, Patti moves to the Nobel Library which is located on Deck 3 forward…..

 

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Located right next to the Nobel Library is The Chapel…..

The Sunset Garden is a wonderful place to relax and read. It is located on Deck 3 forward. It wraps around the outside of the Taj Mahal Show Lounge and can be accessed on both the port and starboard sides…..

 

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[Luke Saint Joe]

I was getting worried. I hadn't seen you with a beer in the Red Frog or at the Atrium Bar! Happy to see you're up to your old tricks! We're sailing Pride on Aug 27th, celebrating my husband's 70th birthday & the 70th of a good friend, too.

[Jamman54]

Here are a few more views of the Sunset Garden…..

There are two sets of stairs, one on each side, from the Sunset Garden that lead up to Real Virtuality, the Arcade, all the way forward on Deck 4…..

 

This is Real Virtuality…..

 

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[Jamman54]

Here are a few more from Real Virtuality…..

 

Also on Deck4 you’ll find the Circle “C”, the club for 12 to 14 year olds…..

 

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[Jamman54]

Patti’s walking on the Via Veneto on Deck3 forward…..

 

Also on Deck 3 forward you will find the Ivory Piano Bar…..

 

Here is the Carnival Pride’s trophy case…..

 

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