Onboard the Victory, initial Impressions

[BigCruze]

Can't wait April 9th for us.

[champagne123]

Cannot wait to read more!!!!

[L1211]

So the ship has grown on me! Video and pictures don't quite do it justice. Maybe it's the Tiffany style, really, really green ceiling art that doesn't seem to connect with the rest of the decor? But the nautical theming and aqua colors are actually quite nice. Not as dated as I expected. Somehow it all seems to work for the Old Victory! She's lovely in her own way...

 

 

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[L1211]

Good morning Key West!

 

 

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[L1211]

View from the balcony. Only 55 this morning with a breeze. Beautiful!!!

 

 

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[ricew001]

View from the balcony. Only 55 this morning with a breeze. Beautiful!!!

 

 

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Wow! We were on the Victory in August and Key West was MISERABLE hot!!! Insanely hot! And I'm a southern girl used to heat and humidity. 55 is unbelievable! WOW! But we have snow and 29 here in NC so that's still a heat wave.

Enjoy!

[L1211]

My first real look the the Victory.

 

 

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[L1211]

We have an early day in Key West, 7:30 to 1. I expected the town to be hopping given the ship was in port but nothing much was open early. Looks like 9:30 to 10 is opening time. Made for lovely sight seeing and power walking but not shopping and drinking!

 

 

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[L1211]

Back to last night... dinner in the MDR was great! While the food was only lukewarm, service was outstanding and flavors delicious.

My partners in crime this week- the spring breakers!

Beef brisket. The oldest is a true carnivore and loved it.

Roasted chicken with a side of creamed spinach. Chicken was good. Spinach was her fav!

Salmon was the surprise hit! I order it medium and it was explained that it is cooked as it is cooked. I changed my order and the sweet waiter said he'd being one for us to try. I loved it! Shockingly moist and delicious.

Veggie lasagna was another surprise hit. We all tried it and like it.

 

 

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[L1211]

And dessert...

Happy happy girl with her chocolate melting cake. True story, her parents came on a carnival cruise for their honeymoon. Her dad's best memory? Chocolate melting cake!!

The classic never disappoints as I understand

Very happy to find Brie on the cheese plate.

And what a terrific little cheese plate it was! Wonderful dinner!!!

 

 

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[L1211]

Post drinks in the lobby bar. Then off to the piano bar for a roaring good time!!

 

 

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[splash_in_the_water]

Post drinks in the lobby bar. Then off to the piano bar for a roaring good time!!

 

 

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Lol at guy in the back

[L1211]

Lol at guy in the back

 

 

 

Ha! He was great. We enjoyed him at the bar. My oldest is 6'3" college volleyball player. She loves to wear heels. She's quite the spectacle and meets people easily. We know most the ship now!!!

 

 

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[L1211]

And then there was the piano bar. What a great time!

I begged off about 1am and the girls headed to Arctic night club I think??? Sorry, the story of last night ends there. Likely best mom doesn't know...

 

 

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[L1211]

The guy playing was awesome! Had the entire bar singing and rocking with him. Great performer!!

 

 

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[L1211]

Wonderful cabin crew!

 

 

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[BookDragon]

My oldest is 6'3" college volleyball player. She loves to wear heels. She's quite the spectacle and meets people easily.

 

Absolutely LOVE that she embraces her height! I’m 5”10, also played college volleyball, and LOVE to wear high heels!!! It is so much fun walking into a room and being the center of attention!

[L1211]

The Conch Shack in Key West. Yum!

Baby's first lobster roll!

Conch fritters

 

 

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[champagne123]

This is a wonderful review with great pics!!!!!

[L1211]

One last Key West pic. Cracks me up but that might just be me... do note the added prop for his selfie and the pic he is graciously taking of the girls.

 

 

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[L1211]

 

 

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[L1211]

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it probably will not get any better. Last month we were in a cabin above where you are on the Lido deck and every night, and also some days we could hear whatever type of entertainment that was going on from deck 3 (lobby) from start to finish. One night a guy played the guitar and sang until midnight. It was not a good 4 days for us.:(:(

 

 

 

I've had to use the sound machine on my phone! You are right. I can hear the lobby bar entertainment along with all the elevator lobby conversations. Terrible location. Booked late. No wonder it was available!!!

 

 

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[L1211]

Great relaxing afternoon at sea. With the Victory leaving key west so early it's a bit like a sea day! Played trivia in the lobby lounge, walked the ship and found some new areas. Here are some more random ship pics.

Look how lovely the casino ladies room is! Nicely updated.

Sky box sports bar

Jogging track on 11

The stairs and cabin areas are clean and look fresh.

 

 

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[L1211]

Alchemy Bar is great! Here's a bummer, you cannot purchase the mini martini tasting if you have Cheers.

Pictured is The Perfect Storm. Way too sweet but included flamed rosemary. A treat to watch him make it!!

 

 

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[L1211]

Formal night seemed like a bit of a bust. Here's the dinner menu. Really nothing more special than the night before? Food was great - warmer than the night prior. Service was efficient but totally lacking personality. Funny how that effects the overall experience.

The wait staff dance was a total surprise for my daughter who has only sailed NCL. Her face says it all!

We had a blast! But I think once per cruise would be plenty.

Me and my lovely. Here's to the good stuff. The reason I cruise! Time with young adult children is priceless!!

 

 

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