Shadowmeboy's "Bliss"ful Eastern Caribbean Pictorial Cruise Review

[shadowmeboy]

16 minutes ago, CincyJen said:

 

You guys walked those invites around yourselves??  We were so excited to get them.  Thank You!!!  Wowie!

 

Yep, we made them and then passed them out. Trace and Jackie helped with some as well.

7 minutes ago, CincyJen said:

 

The Cruise Critic Slot Pull was one of our favorite moments!  We got kinda wild.  Photos don't do it justice!! Thanks so much for "pulling" this together! 

 

Your welcome

[CincyJen]

3 hours ago, shadowmeboy said:

2pm came around and it was time for the Cabin Crawl!

 

 

Trace explaining what was going to happen.

 

 

 

The handout Trace made for the Cabin Crawl. CincyJen was willing to show her Spa Mini Suite last minute after we lost the cabin that had signed up. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

 

 

 

 

 

Our Cabin was first, Aft Balcony 10916. I held the door as everyone worked their way through it. Our awesome cabin steward gave me a door stop to use on the other stops along the way. I didn't think I needed to retake pictures of our room!

 

 

Midship Balcony 8144 was next - Thank you Becky - Happy0064

 

 

 

Spa Mini Suite 15210 was next - Thank you Jen - CincyJen 

 

 

 

 

Main difference between this and a normal balcony is the bathroom

 

 

 

Happy to oblige!!  We loved the Cabin Crawl so much and it really informed our future NCL cruise decisions.  Plus Trace's snacks were awesome!!  This was a great event and another highlight of our cruise.  Thanks again so much for pulling it together and thanks to all who opened up their cabins for showcasing.  We loved seeing all the cabins but... that corner balcony Sweatpants showed off.... swoon.....

Edited December 18, 2018 by CincyJen

[Sewingbear2]

Matthew, thank you for you excellent reveiw, you brought back so many memories.  It was Awesome meeting you an Susan.  Hope we meet in person again. Robert

 

[shadowmeboy]

12 hours ago, Sewingbear2 said:

Matthew, thank you for you excellent reveiw, you brought back so many memories.  It was Awesome meeting you an Susan.  Hope we meet in person again. Robert

 

 

Thank you Robert! It was nice meeting you and Ken. Thank you for participating in a bunch of the Cruise Critic activities we did!

 

Matthew

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Sorry, I made Lasagna last night and it took more of my time than I wanted. Thus I was not able to get back to the review like I wanted.

 

Picking up where we left off....

 

We got ready for dinner and for pictures of course!

 

 

I wanted to mention that Susan made the choice and has really put the effort in and lost quite a few pounds over the last year. She is looking awesome! Good job sweetie!

 

 

 

We brought props!

 

 

Got to do some funny ones, right?

 

 

Note: No Matthew's were harmed in the taking of this picture.

 

 

Waiting patiently at La Cucina for Trace and Maria to join us.

 

 

Paparazzi shot! Work it Trace! 

 

 

Checking in a La Cucina

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La Cucina Menu

 

 

 

 

Note: I like the La Cucina menu on the other Norwegian ships a bit better than the La Cucina menu here on the Bliss. Too many spicy things and my favorite steak was not longer on the menu.

 

 

Maria got a Insalada Mista

 

 

Trace got an Antipasti Di Salumi Misti, Formaggi E Verdure (an antipasta plate!)

 

 

Susan got a Insalata Di Rucola E Grana

 

 

I got a Burrata "Caprese"

 

 

I also got a Bresaola

 

 

Trace got Gnocchi Di Patate Al Pesto

 

 

Ravioli Di Gamberi Con Salsa Di Aragosta Dragoncello

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I got Spaghetti Carbonara Classica

 

 

Trace got a Peperoni Salsiccia

 

 

Susan got Spaghetti Alla Turiddu Can Mollica Di Pane Tostato. Susan ordered this because it didn't say it was spicy, when she got this it was spicy to her and she sent it back.

 

 

Maria got the Filetti Di Branzino Al Forno Con Olive Taggiasca E Pomororini

 

 

I got the Filetto Di Manzo Al Pepe Verde but substituted the Blue Cheese Ravioli for the Ravioli Di Gamberi Con Salsa Di Aragosta Dragoncello.

 

 

Susan got Spaghetti Di Pesto, a special dish for those who can't handle spice (not on the menu)

 

Susan and I were watching the clock, because we had Lazer Tag tonight at 9pm. We it was 8:40 and we hadn't had dessert yet. We were able to get the Matre'd at La Cucina attention and he was able to get our Lazer Tag moved to the next night at 9pm. He was our Vacation Hero, 

 

 

Time for Dessert

 

 

I got Cannoli's

 

 

Susan got Tiramisu.

 

 

Trace got Espresso

[zencruisers]

I am glad I found your review. Excellent pictures and commemtary!

 

[shadowmeboy]

 

Levity Comedy was on tap for the 10 o'clock hour. Susan with her Strawberry Daiquiri.

 

 

 

 

 

Trying a Mr. Worldwide. The Run and Pepsi was too sweet.

 

 

Bob Kobuta did the introductions

 

 

Larry Omaha was the main comic

 

 

 

these were waiting for us back at the stateroom

 

We went to the Casino for a while and then crashed. A long day awaits us tomorrow.

[shadowmeboy]

35 minutes ago, zencruisers said:

I am glad I found your review. Excellent pictures and commemtary!

 

Thank you!

[mkcurran]

13 hours ago, shadowmeboy said:

 

I wanted to mention that Susan made the choice and has really put the effort in and lost quite a few pounds over the last year. She is looking awesome! Good job sweetie!

 

 

I was going to say somehow she just gets better looking with every cruise... Makes me think I need to cruise more. Good for her!

[shadowmeboy]

Day 4 - Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands

 

 

Day 4 Daily

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Almost there!

 

 

Helicopter taking photos of the Bliss arriving into St. Thomas. I saw pictures they took that day on an ad just a few days ago.

 

 

 

 

Celebrity Equinox was going to be in Port today as well but over at the Crown Bay Dock.

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you Trace for letting me borrow your early morning pictures!

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I finally got up and went out on the Balcony.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ship anchored off shore.

 

 

Helicopter still taking pictures.

 

 

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Breakfast menu

 

 

 

 

 

We are all packed for the day, with our beach bag we got in Costa Maya, Mexico! Still some of my best haggling!

 

 

 

over the shoulder, not looking, art work shot.

 

 

 

 

yogurt parfait

 

 

MSC Seaside already docked at Havensight.

 

 

Eggs Benedict 

 

 

Scrambled eggs with breakfast meats.

 

 

toast

 

 

Susan went and ruined the potato's

 

 

Trace got a picture out the front.

 

 

 

 

 

The Kon Tiki party barge. We were doing this excursion later.

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Starbucks!!!!!!

 

 

 

Iced Salted Caramel Mocha

 

We met up with Trace and Maria and headed off the ship.

 

 

If you have followed my reviews, you know I do a sign. My first sign was June 2017 on our Western Caribbean Cruise. 

 

 

Here is the sign that started it all.

 

 

 

 

It was like, let us off!

 

 

 

 

Its extra big when you standing on the dock next to it.

 

Edited December 20, 2018 by shadowmeboy

[shadowmeboy]

Arriving in the US Virgin islands, I have officially visited 37 states and 2 US Territories.

 

 

 

Paradise Point is the goal for the morning.

 

 

 

 

Someone get that man a drink before he eats the bird.

 

 

 

Walking from Havensight Mall to the Skyride.

 

 

It was just before 9 am, and it opens at 9 am.

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We bought our tickets through the ship. Since Susan and I have Gold status, it was cheaper to but them through the ship than at the skyride. We saved 10% and the ship was charging the same rate as the skyride does. keep this in mind if you have a discount through your latitudes status.

 

 

 

 

 

Judith and Steven (fellow Cruise Critic members) joined us in the gondola up to the top. They are a hoot! They came over on holiday from the UK.

 

 

 

MSC Seaside

 

 

 

Sorry, I went a little photo happy. 

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Charlotte Amalie

 

 

 

You can see the Norwegian Star and Celebrity Equinox in the distance at Crown Bay.

 

 

nobody going down due to it just opening up.

 

 

Havensight Dock with Havensight Mall, with the harbor and Charlotte Amalie. So beautiful!

 

 

Celebrity Equinox is on the left and Norwegian Star on the right.

 

 

 

 

 

 

the view from the top!

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Bailey's Bushwacker

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I put the zoom lens on and got a better picture of Crown Bay from Paradise Point.

 

 

Carnival just showing up to St. Thomas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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We decided it was time to head down and find some lunch.

 

 

 

Susan and Maria dancing while waiting for the gondolas.

 

 

 

 

 

heading back down

 

 

 

 

 

 

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After getting of the skyride, we found a local restaurant to have some lunch.

 

 

 

 

 

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Trace got Beef Pate (Pastelitos de Res) - similar to an empanada and French Fries.

 

 

We all shared Tostones - Fried Plantains

 

 

Beef Pate (Pastelitos de Res)

 

 

We all shared Shrimp Mofongo

 

 

Maria got the Chicken Soup

 

 

I got Stewed Conch

 

 

While we were eating, it started to pour.

 

 

 

So, we decided to get some dessert and wait out the rain. Tres Leches Cake anyone?

 

 

The rain let up and we headed back out.

 

 

 

We headed back to the Bliss to meet up with the Kon Tiki Tour excursion

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We walked down to where the Kon Tiki tour was loading, which was mid way down the length off the Carnival Breeze.

 

 

 

Steel Drum Band

 

 

 

the bar was popular - rum punch was included in your excursion.

 

 

 

MSC Seaside, Norwegian Bliss, and Carnival Breeze at Havensight Dock.

 

 

 

 

 

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Bluebeard's Castle Resort and Castle

 

 

 

Fort Christian and the Charlotte Amalie Fire Station

 

 

Blackbeard's Castle

 

 

Estate Catherineberg - home of the Governor of the US Virgin Islands

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Norwegian Star and Celebrity Equinox at Crown Bay