Rare niksmom630 Posted August 28, 2021 #1 Share Posted August 28, 2021 This post was recognized by CC Help Jenn! "Thanks for generously sharing your time at sea with everyone at Cruise Critic" niksmom630 was awarded the badge '"Live from...."' Been waiting 539 days for this moment...🥳...when I walked off Harmony in February of 2020, i expected to be sailing the Med in May and had several others booked into 2021. Thankfully I have an amazing travel agent who has managed to keep track of lifts and shifts & FCC’s, and for months has shared my optimism that one of these booked cruises would finally “stick”. Once I knew it was finally going to happen, then it was a full week of anxiety waiting to take that antigen test, until finally the CVS email notification came up, and I was finally able to open that bottle of wine, pull out the suitcases, and start packing. Have done quite a few live reports and even one on Symphony in March of 2019, so forgive any redundant photos or random musings. I won’t possible remember what I posted back then, and most certainly was a few pina coladas in during most of my live report . I am expecting this cruise experience to be a tad different, although hoping the pina colada situation is status quo.🍹 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted August 28, 2021 Author #2 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Niksmom630, aka Chris, traveling with my husband Rick.Mom to two lovely girls, who, I share a CC profile pic with, and mom to two Golden girls. GO Hoosiers! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted August 28, 2021 Author #3 Share Posted August 28, 2021 The “ lovely” girls cheerfully send us on our way with hugs and texts to “have a great time!” . The golden girls do not share their enthusiasm Stink eye x 2 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FionaMG Posted August 28, 2021 #4 Share Posted August 28, 2021 That look says it all. How can you do this to us? 💕 Have a great time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted August 28, 2021 Author #5 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Expecting to land in FLL around 1pm. Will be checking in for our pre-cruise stay at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina. Had a few United club passes that were set to expire, so decided it would likely be much more comfortable and less crowded there than at the gate. Definitely more comfortable but in no way less crowded. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted August 28, 2021 #6 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Whoowee, along for the ride, let's see how she's changed since our last cruise Sept. 2019 before CV19. Thx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted August 28, 2021 #7 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Was just watching our old pics of the ice show with the wonderful flying drones on ice...let me know if they are still doing that light show. It was wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted August 28, 2021 Author #8 Share Posted August 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, BecciBoo said: Was just watching our old pics of the ice show with the wonderful flying drones on ice...let me know if they are still doing that light show. It was wonderful. I hope so. One of my favorite ice shows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted August 28, 2021 Author #9 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Training begins…. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted August 28, 2021 #10 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Have a fantabulous cruise, and thanks for taking us along! 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellylucy Posted August 28, 2021 #11 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Have a fantastic cruise on Symphony. I'll be on it coming november. Can't wait to get on board. In the mean time will be enjoying your "Live" 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted August 28, 2021 Author #12 Share Posted August 28, 2021 We’ve stayed a few times here pre-cruise. Love the area, and even number rooms in the tower have a view of the port 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted August 28, 2021 Author #13 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Was excited to finally see in person the ship that I’m 0-2 sailing. Going to park myself on the balcony so I don’t miss sail away. I hope to break my bad streak in November and finally get on this ship! Back to the hotel thoughts…..absent the lovely view, this place is a hot mess. Would not recommend staying here until they get some of these renovations done. There is no lobby it’s been relocated to an interior conference room. there used to be an on-site restaurant, but that’s been demolished and I’m told breakfast will be served under a circus type tent on the property next to the pool 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted August 28, 2021 Author #14 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Tried to make dinner reservations at the Boatyard because I’ve been craving that Bimini Bread. They were fully booked, but we were able to walk over in the afternoon and have a late lunch, including this famous bread. so good. As was the shrimp. Priced individually 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted August 28, 2021 Author #15 Share Posted August 28, 2021 The place was hopping with birthday parties, showers and other events. Then took an Uber to Walgreens for a wine run. (please don’t judge. yes, it’s only .4 miles away but there’s nary a section of shade the entire way) while the Walgreens is super close, the wine selection leaves a lot to be desired. Since I’m a white zin gal, it served my needs but if you are looking for anything priced higher than $8.99, Publix or a liquor store is probably a better choice for you view from the 12th floor elevator lobby. it is quite scenic in spots 😆 . 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted August 28, 2021 #16 Share Posted August 28, 2021 WE loved the Boatyard, we stayed at the Renaissance right next door and walked over to Walgreens for our bottles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted August 28, 2021 Author #17 Share Posted August 28, 2021 The Edge is heading out 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missusdubbya Posted August 28, 2021 #18 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Thank you so much for this review, wonderful so far! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingwing Posted August 28, 2021 #19 Share Posted August 28, 2021 My wife and I will be joining you tomorrow. Looking forward to it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted August 28, 2021 Author #20 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Getting kind of late and she’s still Here! 😳 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted August 28, 2021 Author #21 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Great balcony views tho 💕 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pasodancer Posted August 28, 2021 #22 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Your photos are AMAZING!!!! Thank you for sharing this review - looking forward to reading every word. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAHMto5 Posted August 28, 2021 #23 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Thank you for sharing! Can’t wait follow along, we cruise on Symphony next month! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted August 29, 2021 #24 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Looks like she's listing to Port slightly, notice that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodenboy Posted August 29, 2021 #25 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Thank you for allowing us to join your sailing! I am sailing Symphony next year so will be following looking for tips, thoughts and ideas 🙂 What is your itinerary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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