Live Horizon/Mardi Gras B2B 8/1-8/7and 8/7-814

[WhaleTailFlCruiser]

9 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said:

As kmom mentioned we have slowed down since  clearing the storm.  Meandering back to PC 

 

 

According to Marine Traffic you guys only slowed about 6 knots went from 18.2 to 12.2knts. 

[surfjock27]

Do you know if they have Stella Artois onboard? I was on the Horizon right before cruising stopped and they did not have it. A bartender told me it would be back in a few months, but then COVID happened. 
 

Thanks in advance. 🙂

[lilchuckie]

On 8/12/2021 at 5:31 PM, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

 

It can be difficult.

 

I was in the casino for a short period of time last night (trying to use up the promo freeplay chips at the $25 BJ table) and a guy sat down next to me that I had spotted approaching the table. He had all the hallmarks of being a strip club owner or similar. With a big t-shirt that said "COVID-19 Vaccine? SU%K HERE", with an arrow pointing downward. He was maskless. I did not ask him, but instead asked the dealer (and he could clearly here me) if masks were required - affirmative reply. I then asked if that was enforced - quiet moments, followed by our departure. The guy had already bought in (with perhaps a ten grand wad) and gave them his Diamond card for tracking. I had no illusion that they wanted to start anything with him. 

 

Now, I'm watching my back -- lol (kinda)!

 

Tom

I’m laughing so hard at this. This was probably my brother. He’s on the cruise and I’ve seen him wear that short, wish I’d went! He’s a nice guy but he’s really been radicalized lately about Covid and stuff. He’s actually a lawyer turned full-time landlord but I’ll be the first to admit he doesn’t know how to act at times and is vulgar and profane at times (he’s been kicked off these boards and some gambling forums as a result.) 

 

Our nephew (not his kid) owns a strip club and he and my brother are best friends so your description isn’t far off. Hilarious!!!

[jimbo5544]

2 hours ago, WhaleTailFlCruiser said:

 

 

According to Marine Traffic you guys only slowed about 6 knots went from 18.2 to 12.2knts. 

Sounds about right

[jimbo5544]

2 hours ago, surfjock27 said:

Do you know if they have Stella Artois onboard? I was on the Horizon right before cruising stopped and they did not have it. A bartender told me it would be back in a few months, but then COVID happened. 
 

Thanks in advance. 🙂

I did not ask but the precious pic was all their beers.  I know they change from time to time.  

[jimbo5544]

So tonight we were able to get a reservation for Rudy’s Sea Grill.  To be honest when first announced, I think I was rather ho hum about this place.  Since then my level of understanding  of who Rudy was and his achievements, especially at sea.  
 

we were at the ribbon cutting ceremony a week ago last Thursday when we participated in the sip and sea event. This raised my interest more.  Fast forward to when Ton posted his pic and his experience dining here.   

[jimbo5544]

So we were able to get a 7pm when we stopped in (nothing was available on the hub), but that is a different discussion foe a different day.  Time for the pics.  

[jimbo5544]

Our apps.  I had the oysters and my bride has the scallops.  Off the chart good

[jimbo5544]

Next course I had the sea food chowder and Mary had the salad. Again extremely good.  

[jimbo5544]

We both had the lobster tail

[jimbo5544]

We had the same dessert as well. 

[jimbo5544]

While food is subjective, I highly recommend this place

[ninjacat123]

1 minute ago, jimbo5544 said:

While food is subjective, I highly recommend this place

Looks so beautiful! Like Chef's Table!  Thanks for posting pics👍

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

2 hours ago, lilchuckie said:

I’m laughing so hard at this. This was probably my brother. He’s on the cruise and I’ve seen him wear that short, wish I’d went! He’s a nice guy but he’s really been radicalized lately about Covid and stuff. He’s actually a lawyer turned full-time landlord but I’ll be the first to admit he doesn’t know how to act at times and is vulgar and profane at times (he’s been kicked off these boards and some gambling forums as a result.) 

 

Our nephew (not his kid) owns a strip club and he and my brother are best friends so your description isn’t far off. Hilarious!!!

 

Small world!

 

As is customary, I wished everyone at the table good luck as I left. I'm not so sure that he was listening to me at that point though!

 

 

[jimbo5544]

13 hours ago, ninjacat123 said:

Looks so beautiful! Like Chef's Table!  Thanks for posting pics👍

It has been my pleasure. 

[jimbo5544]

After a quick breakfast we headed down to the Punchliner comedy club which was the Diamond staging area.  Shortly after that we were on our way.  Decided not not wait for the car to the Rental car and Ubered over.  By 8:30 we were on our way to mco.  We shopped to fill the car up just outside the airport ($5 a gallon… nice hatchet job, but only took 1.5 gallons.  Then to the airport    MCO might now be right behind Oharre and Atlanta.  What a cluster.  By 10:15 we were at the gate.  Full flight.  Tonight I will summarize and have some comments.  The Journey is almost over.  

[cpshaye]

Question about the Havana area...when looking at booking a room, it says "exclusive daytime access." So it's opened to everybody...when?

 

Loved your review! Thank you!

[Joe817]

Great review jimbo! Thanks so much. 

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

26 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said:

After a quick breakfast we headed down to the Punchliner comedy club which was the Diamond staging area.  Shortly after that we were on our way.  ....  

 

Hey Jimbo - what time did you guys get called out of the Diamond waiting area (self-assist or checked luggage)?

 

In our cabin we received a note to arrive by 8 am (checked luggage) in the Piano Bar - two different GS individuals confirmed it was just for the two Presidential Suites. I heard plenty of announcements prior to our arrival there (about 5-10 before 8am), but didn't pay attention as we had a destination/time.  When we arrived there, no signage at all, yet the doors were open and one other couple was waiting there. We sat down and soon found out that they had stayed in a Havana cabin. They indicated that they were told to wait there.

 

I thought it odd that not one staff member walking by (phones in hand, helping with debark) ever stepped in to update us. By 8:30 (admittedly more than ample time) I wandered over to Punchliner's and asked the guy standing outside the door - of an EMPTY lounge - about the status. I told him where we had been instructed to go, our cabin info, and at what time we were to have arrived. He said "What's your luggage tag number", I replied that it was #1, and he said "you're good to go".

 

WTH !!!

 

I'm guessing we probably could have left before we even got there. During the 35+ minutes we spent in there (now I was tuned in to announcements), I heard nothing, nothing !  --- said in my best Sgt. Schultz inner voice.

 

Thanks, Carnival, for giving us meeting instructions and just leaving us there to figure it out on our own! I will say, there have been at least two other occasions where we were in a Diamond waiting area and were forgotten - once being clued in by watching the Platinum guests stream past from the dining room.

 

I guess it's on me - I should never assume that they have their ***** together !!!

 

Once out, it went smoothly - I'm guessing the facial ID step was the fork in the road which determined if you needed to head to customs or to begin the luggage hunt? So, off to get our suitcases, a porter, and we were good to go (right as it started pouring rain).  🙂

 

We had a very good time onboard, and definitely enjoyed the ship. Tomorrow morning our scales will tell us how we really did!!

 

Tom

[SNJCruisers]

12 minutes ago, cpshaye said:

Question about the Havana area...when looking at booking a room, it says "exclusive daytime access." So it's opened to everybody...when?

 

Loved your review! Thank you!

The pool area on any of the Havana areas on the 3 Vista Class ships as well as the MG are only available for those who are staying in the Havana area.  The inside bar area is open to all.

[Hogladyrider]

Glad you are back!  Enjoyed your reporting!  Looking forward to your recap and general comments.

 

I see from you tube that there were a few cases of Covid on the ship.  Nothing to panic over just part of life in today's world as they say.

 

We look forward to hopefully cruising this winter out of San Diego while we are wintering in Arizona.

 

Look forward to your next cruise adventures! 

Susan

[Jamman54]

Thanks Jimbo, for sharing your experiences the last two weeks. These posts are a breath of fresh air compared to whats been posted the last 18 months. If all goes well we'll be boarding the Horizon next Saturday! 🤞😎

[ScottsSweetie]

4 hours ago, jimbo5544 said:

After a quick breakfast we headed down to the Punchliner comedy club which was the Diamond staging area.  Shortly after that we were on our way.  Decided not not wait for the car to the Rental car and Ubered over.  By 8:30 we were on our way to mco.  We shopped to fill the car up just outside the airport ($5 a gallon… nice hatchet job, but only took 1.5 gallons.  Then to the airport    MCO might now be right behind Oharre and Atlanta.  What a cluster.  By 10:15 we were at the gate.  Full flight.  Tonight I will summarize and have some comments.  The Journey is almost over.  

The beds are comfy on Carnival . .  but there's no place like home. Looking forward to your recap.

[jimbo5544]

5 hours ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

 

Hey Jimbo - what time did you guys get called out of the Diamond waiting area (self-assist or checked luggage)?

 

In our cabin we received a note to arrive by 8 am (checked luggage) in the Piano Bar - two different GS individuals confirmed it was just for the two Presidential Suites. I heard plenty of announcements prior to our arrival there (about 5-10 before 8am), but didn't pay attention as we had a destination/time.  When we arrived there, no signage at all, yet the doors were open and one other couple was waiting there. We sat down and soon found out that they had stayed in a Havana cabin. They indicated that they were told to wait there.

 

I thought it odd that not one staff member walking by (phones in hand, helping with debark) ever stepped in to update us. By 8:30 (admittedly more than ample time) I wandered over to Punchliner's and asked the guy standing outside the door - of an EMPTY lounge - about the status. I told him where we had been instructed to go, our cabin info, and at what time we were to have arrived. He said "What's your luggage tag number", I replied that it was #1, and he said "you're good to go".

 

WTH !!!

 

I'm guessing we probably could have left before we even got there. During the 35+ minutes we spent in there (now I was tuned in to announcements), I heard nothing, nothing !  --- said in my best Sgt. Schultz inner voice.

 

Thanks, Carnival, for giving us meeting instructions and just leaving us there to figure it out on our own! I will say, there have been at least two other occasions where we were in a Diamond waiting area and were forgotten - once being clued in by watching the Platinum guests stream past from the dining room.

 

I guess it's on me - I should never assume that they have their ***** together !!!

 

Once out, it went smoothly - I'm guessing the facial ID step was the fork in the road which determined if you needed to head to customs or to begin the luggage hunt? So, off to get our suitcases, a porter, and we were good to go (right as it started pouring rain).  🙂

 

We had a very good time onboard, and definitely enjoyed the ship. Tomorrow morning our scales will tell us how we really did!!

 

Tom

They were WAY ahead of schedule.  We did aelf assist as we had a 11:20 flight. We were supposed to be there by 7:15.  We walked in at 7:10 and were like 25 peoples bags lined up.   They said we would leave around 7:30.  We sis not even sit down and they came in and said lets go.  We were outside by 7:25.  

[jimbo5544]

5 hours ago, cpshaye said:

Question about the Havana area...when looking at booking a room, it says "exclusive daytime access." So it's opened to everybody...when?

 

Loved your review! Thank you!

Thanks!   Snjcruisers is correct it is full access ro the area