twisterfreak2280 Posted January 31, 2019 #1 Share Posted January 31, 2019 So excited to get out of the cold and get to the warm sunshine! Here in Ontario Canada we're experiencing a deep freeze along with most of the mid-west. We've been fortunate that we haven't had the crazy winter weather that Buffalo is getting but still its time for the sun! I'm cruising solo as always, so I'm in the studio cabins for this trip. I loved them on the Getaway so I'm sure I'm going to like them again. With this being a Super Bowl cruise, it's going to be crazy! Once again the Pats are in the Super Bowl rather than my Bills. I'm just praying that the Rams crush them! *Sorry Pats Fans*. Itinerary: Day 1: Miami Day 2 & 3: Sea Days Day 4: Tortola Day 5: St Thomas Day 6: Sea Day Day 7: Nassau Day 8: return to Siberia Pre-departure day Today started out rough and expensive! On Tuesday a Blizzard started in Buffalo and as of last night was still going strong. I was starting to get worried about my flight from Buffalo to FLL but thought it may clear up before Friday. This morning I woke up, turned on my news, and saw that while conditions were slightly improved, they were still questionable as to whether the weather and roads would be clear in time. I started researching other flights because I wanted to be prepared. Around 8:30 this morning I bit the bullet, cancelled my Southwest flight because they couldn't guarantee we would fly, so $700 bucks later, I'm now flying out of Toronto to Miami. So I cancelled my car rental, switched my post cruise shuttle to the right airport and told Elsa to get over her temper tantrum so I could bask in the sun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish4bruce Posted January 31, 2019 #2 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Hello fellow Canadian! Has this not been a horribly cold January?? I am in Northern Ontario and it was -45c with windchill today. I am excited to cruise vicariously through you. We cruise the Bliss in March 16th. Do you have any plans to try and get a Vibe pass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisterfreak2280 Posted January 31, 2019 Author #3 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Hello!! I don’t have plans for Vibe. Mainly because on the getaway I lived either on the waterfront or by the pool with my book. I plan on the same this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted January 31, 2019 #4 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Glad you are heading for the sunshine Thanks for taking us along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLJIM Posted February 1, 2019 #5 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Did you make it to Florida? Blizzard is over here in Buffalo. My wife and I are going on the Bliss March 16th. Never been on a cruise ship on St. Patrick's day. Looking forward to reading about your adventures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisterfreak2280 Posted February 1, 2019 Author #6 Share Posted February 1, 2019 12 minutes ago, FLJIM said: Did you make it to Florida? Blizzard is over here in Buffalo. My wife and I are going on the Bliss March 16th. Never been on a cruise ship on St. Patrick's day. Looking forward to reading about your adventures. Not quite. I've got through customs :). I'm waiting in the terminal at Pearson to board at 12:15pm. I saw that the blizzard had ended but I wanted to make sure I made it on the boat 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisterfreak2280 Posted February 1, 2019 Author #7 Share Posted February 1, 2019 May get a bit bumpy over Philly today....but otherwise looks like it should be a decent flight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelnut68 Posted February 1, 2019 #8 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Safe travels!! I am on the Bliss on March 2nd and am looking forward to hearing your observations/thoughts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamieLogical Posted February 1, 2019 #9 Share Posted February 1, 2019 We are on this sailing with you! We're flying to Miami from Rochester, NY this evening. Flight departs Rochester at 5:59 and we have a layover in Atlanta. So we won't be to Miami until after 11:00 pm, but still in PLENTY of time to board the ship tomorrow! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayana Posted February 1, 2019 #10 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Following Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAHMto5 Posted February 1, 2019 #11 Share Posted February 1, 2019 We are sailing the Bliss on the 23rd, so looking forward to your live review! Safe travels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisterfreak2280 Posted February 2, 2019 Author #12 Share Posted February 2, 2019 I am in Miami and quite happy! Flight landed early so that made up for leaving late. It's 22 degrees here which is like 40 degrees warmer than what I left! I'm relaxing with a glass of wine at my hotel before the real fun comes tomorrow! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itseaya Posted February 2, 2019 #13 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Great! Will be following along. We board in 2 weeks 🙂 Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kealy Posted February 2, 2019 #14 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Looking forward to hearing about your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkmaster Posted February 2, 2019 #15 Share Posted February 2, 2019 On this ship as well. Driving over tomorrow from the gulf coast. Can't wait to get to the district. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisterfreak2280 Posted February 2, 2019 Author #16 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Good Morning! The sun is up, the sky is blue, and it’s 22 degrees Celsius! Finishing up my first coffee before heading upstairs to rearrange my suitcase. Uber is coming at 10 so I can make my way to the pier. I’m sure I’ll have to wait but I’d rather wait at the pier than at the hotel. My plan, as long as the internet is good, is to post both photos and recaps. If there’s something you want to ask or see let me know. I’ll try my best to get them for you. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisterfreak2280 Posted February 2, 2019 Author #17 Share Posted February 2, 2019 So we left snow yesterday but not as much at the airport because they cleared it. The size of the storm hitting philly, virginia and Washington was quite big. And as I predicted a little bumpy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted February 2, 2019 #18 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Have a great cruise, and by the way, if you measure the temperature in Fahrenheit it sounds even better... 22 sounds like freezing to me... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisterfreak2280 Posted February 2, 2019 Author #19 Share Posted February 2, 2019 23 minutes ago, sid_9169 said: Have a great cruise, and by the way, if you measure the temperature in Fahrenheit it sounds even better... 22 sounds like freezing to me... Ya i can imagine! As a Canadian we learned Celsius but I’ll convert it for you guys 🙂. It’s 73 degrees here right now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankfan Posted February 2, 2019 #20 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Enjoy - we did same trip 3 weeks ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisterfreak2280 Posted February 2, 2019 Author #21 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Got to the pier around 10 and was on-board by 11. Went straight to the buffet to grab food before it got busy. This is a beautiful ship! I’m looking forward to exploring more later with my camera. Im in the studio suites and I have a room that’s on its own in the hall. Hoping that’s a good thing! Love the lounge! It’s themed earthy which is nice! Tonight I’ve got Cagneys and then I’m pretty sure I booked some racing or laser tag. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senoj84 Posted February 2, 2019 #22 Share Posted February 2, 2019 (edited) Following this thread, I'm doing the same itinerary next month! Can't wait to read more on your thoughts of the Bliss. Edited February 2, 2019 by Senoj84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmush2 Posted February 2, 2019 #23 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Watching you sail away on the webcam. Bon Voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL2 Posted February 2, 2019 #24 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Following to see the ship. We will be on the Bliss this October. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted February 2, 2019 #25 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Your pictures are great! Could you post a picture of Bliss's updated Cagney's menu? (We have heard of price increases.) Thanks, and have a great time 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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