Mardi Gras Sail Past at Dawn - July 29, 2021

[twangster]

The morning of July 29, 2021 I had an opportunity to sail past the Mardi Gras as we returned to Port Canaveral aboard Allure of the Seas as we finished up a CDC simulation cruise. 

 

I first learned I would be on this sailing less than a week ago.  As I have been following the videos posted by John Heald I learned that Mardi Gras was in Miami and my hopes of capturing some photos of her as we sailed out of Port Canaveral were dashed.   Fortunately Mardi Gras sailed back to Port Canaveral in time for our return and I was up before the crack of dawn to capture a different side of Mardi Gras compared to what I've seen driving past her many times on land.  

 

We reached the pilot station at 6am and soon after I started taking pictures.

 

 

 

A hint of daybreak started as we snuck up on her.

 

 

 

I'm booked on Mardi Gras in a few weeks time and like anyone else booked on a cruise the natural desire is to try to find your cabin so I'm putting a bunch of pictures in this post.  This is for all those like me looking anywhere and everyone for pictures of this beautiful ship!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I also wanted to capture what I could of the activity area and of course Bolt!

 

 

 

 

Some crew were out waving as we passed by.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'll be on the fourth sailing and for anyone who has seen my threads over the Royal boards you'll know I love taking pictures of beautiful ships so watch for a live trip report with lots of pictures in a few weeks time.  Until then enjoy a Port Canaveral sunrise with a silhouette of Mardi Gras.

 

 

[twangster]

While I was snapping pictures I was also capturing a video:

 

 

 

Edited July 29, 2021 by twangster

[ScottsSweetie]

Awesome pics & video - she's a beauty!

[jeepchick444]

Wow stunning photos!! thanks for sharing!! looking forward to your trip pics!!😎

[IntrepidFromDC]

GREAT HI-DEF PICS!  THANKS!

 

[sunshower9]

Thank you for sharing!  Great pictures and video!

[2Shoes2Go]

Wonderful! Thank you so much! 😀❤️

[vamartha]

I saw your video on FB. These are the best pics I've seen yet and I'm on your cruise too! Thank you for posting them!

[TNcruising02]

Excellent pictures!  Thank you so much for posting them!!

[hurricane0226]

7 hours ago, twangster said:

The morning of July 29, 2021 I had an opportunity to sail past the Mardi Gras as we returned to Port Canaveral aboard Allure of the Seas as we finished up a CDC simulation cruise. 

 

I first learned I would be on this sailing less than a week ago.  As I have been following the videos posted by John Heald I learned that Mardi Gras was in Miami and my hopes of capturing some photos of her as we sailed out of Port Canaveral were dashed.   Fortunately Mardi Gras sailed back to Port Canaveral in time for our return and I was up before the crack of dawn to capture a different side of Mardi Gras compared to what I've seen driving past her many times on land.  

 

We reached the pilot station at 6am and soon after I started taking pictures.

 

 

 

A hint of daybreak started as we snuck up on her.

 

 

 

I'm booked on Mardi Gras in a few weeks time and like anyone else booked on a cruise the natural desire is to try to find your cabin so I'm putting a bunch of pictures in this post.  This is for all those like me looking anywhere and everyone for pictures of this beautiful ship!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I also wanted to capture what I could of the activity area and of course Bolt!

 

 

 

 

Some crew were out waving as we passed by.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'll be on the fourth sailing and for anyone who has seen my threads over the Royal boards you'll know I love taking pictures of beautiful ships so watch for a live trip report with lots of pictures in a few weeks time.  Until then enjoy a Port Canaveral sunrise with a silhouette of Mardi Gras.

 

 

thank you, really nice pictures

[hurricane0226]

17 minutes ago, TNcruising02 said:

Excellent pictures!  Thank you so much for posting them!!

almost time for you to cruise, single digit dance for us. have a good cruise.

[TNcruising02]

Just now, hurricane0226 said:

almost time for you to cruise, single digit dance for us. have a good cruise.

Yes!  I hope you have a good cruise too! It still doesn't seem like it will happen.  After a year and three cancelled cruises, I will probably believe it is happening after I board the ship.

[hurricane0226]

Just now, TNcruising02 said:

Yes!  I hope you have a good cruise too! It still doesn't seem like it will happen.  After a year and three cancelled cruises, I will probably believe it is happening after I board the ship.

when you are enjoying you guys burger, then it will hit you, your on a cruise yay

[TNcruising02]

2 minutes ago, hurricane0226 said:

when you are enjoying you guys burger, then it will hit you, your on a cruise yay

It's the Mardi Gras with a million different food choices. haha.  It's going to be a tough choice of where to start this time.  I am determined to try something new every day.

Edited July 30, 2021 by TNcruising02

[twangster]

Just now, TNcruising02 said:

 I am determined to try something new every day.

 

You might need a B2B for that... 🤣

[hurricane0226]

2 minutes ago, TNcruising02 said:

It's the Mardi Gras with a million different food choices. haha.  It's going to be a tough choice of where to start this time.  I am determined to try something new every day.

good for you, just save some for us, we will be on Mardi Gras in November, Thanksgiving.

[TNcruising02]

Just now, hurricane0226 said:

good for you, just save some for us, we will be on Mardi Gras in November, Thanksgiving.

That sounds like a great way to spend Thanksgiving!

[TNcruising02]

2 minutes ago, twangster said:

 

You might need a B2B for that... 🤣

True!  It sounds like I will have to book it again next year.  Seven days isn't long enough. The ship looks amazing.

[hurricane0226]

2 minutes ago, TNcruising02 said:

That sounds like a great way to spend Thanksgiving!

yes

[WhaleTailFlCruiser]

7 hours ago, twangster said:

The morning of July 29, 2021 I had an opportunity to sail past the Mardi Gras as we returned to Port Canaveral aboard Allure of the Seas as we finished up a CDC simulation cruise. 

 

I first learned I would be on this sailing less than a week ago.  As I have been following the videos posted by John Heald I learned that Mardi Gras was in Miami and my hopes of capturing some photos of her as we sailed out of Port Canaveral were dashed.   Fortunately Mardi Gras sailed back to Port Canaveral in time for our return and I was up before the crack of dawn to capture a different side of Mardi Gras compared to what I've seen driving past her many times on land.  

 

We reached the pilot station at 6am and soon after I started taking pictures.

 

 

 

A hint of daybreak started as we snuck up on her.

 

 

 

I'm booked on Mardi Gras in a few weeks time and like anyone else booked on a cruise the natural desire is to try to find your cabin so I'm putting a bunch of pictures in this post.  This is for all those like me looking anywhere and everyone for pictures of this beautiful ship!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I also wanted to capture what I could of the activity area and of course Bolt!

 

 

 

 

Some crew were out waving as we passed by.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'll be on the fourth sailing and for anyone who has seen my threads over the Royal boards you'll know I love taking pictures of beautiful ships so watch for a live trip report with lots of pictures in a few weeks time.  Until then enjoy a Port Canaveral sunrise with a silhouette of Mardi Gras.

 

 

 

You will be on the 21st of August sailing? Wooohooo Same, Also love your pictures. 

[twangster]

For more pictures of her starboard side see this thread:

 https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2793884-mardi-gras-inaugural-sail-away-pictures-from-jetty-park-july-31-2021/

 

[Frank12]

Thanks for sharing!

[jetsfan58]

Great Content. Thanks