Live (Wi-Fi willing) Christmas Mardi Gras Review 12/18- 12/26 Blue Card Perspective

[RoperDK]

9 minutes ago, BennyBrun said:

Day 2

 

The menus are all digital but I need my phone for pictures so I always ask for a paper menu.  I find it to be easier for my dinning experience.

Did you have any problems getting one?  When they first started up, you would get some push back from the staff for requesting one.   

[stellarose]

how was embarkation ? smooth? packing over 100 masks.

[BennyBrun]

41 minutes ago, RoperDK said:

Did you have any problems getting one?  When they first started up, you would get some push back from the staff for requesting one.   

I ask as soon as I sit down and they have always been very accommodating no push back.  I say may I have a paper menu please because it’s easier for me and never had an issue.

[BennyBrun]

6 minutes ago, stellarose said:

how was embarkation ? smooth? packing over 100 masks.

It was very smooth and very easy.  Once you flow through inside you get in line again and they move fast.  Once you get to the table, one person checks your vaccine documents and then passes you off to another person to fully check you in and then off to the ship you go.  The staff is more than happy to provide you a mask when you ask them.  They gave me a box of masks.

[BennyBrun]

Day 2

 

10:35 our breakfast finally arrived and everything was hot and fresh and tasty!!!

[BennyBrun]

Day 2 

 

I had a side of smoked salmon with avocado toast minus the toast and a kale salad bowl.  The portion is small enough for me to try two different things and I was very happy about that.

[Knights on the Beach]

13 hours ago, BennyBrun said:

Day 1 

 

Pig & Anchor … lunch time it was self serve, dinner time they serve you.  I wonder why they switch it around since the food is about the same:

 

We found the food to be much better for dinner, plus they have a few upcharge items that looked amazing as well.  Service was quick and not having to stand in line is always a plus.

[kelkel2]

13 hours ago, BennyBrun said:

Day 1

 

it was an exciting day.  Walked all over the ship and explored each of the neighborhood as much as possible.  It is a beautiful ship and well decorated.  Grand Central is nicely laid out and easy to navigate.  I like how most of the main / specialty restaurants are located in the same area vs Oasis class ships on Royal where it’s more scattered through out.  The food was amazing, but it was difficult to find a little something sweet to munch on after dinner time unless you pay for the desserts at Java.  

 

I did witness someone who thought the candy at Cherry on Top was $3.95 a pound (it’s $3.95 per 1/4 lb) and was shocked at the $16.xx price tag for the bag of candy they purchased.  
 

We were too full and too tired for the Rock Show at the main theater.  Nassau tomorrow instead of Grand Turk.

Hmm interesting on the desserts. It may motive me save a slice of cake or two from the lunch buffet and take it back to the room! I love a good dessert as a late night snack. 

[BennyBrun]

25 minutes ago, kelkel2 said:

Hmm interesting on the desserts. It may motive me save a slice of cake or two from the lunch buffet and take it back to the room! I love a good dessert as a late night snack. 

The dessert thing did throw me for a loop but it will be planned better and my chiller will be much more stocked now lol.

[BennyBrun]

Day 2 Nassau

 

Made it off the ship and into cruise ship alley.  Conquest, Independence of the Sea, Apex, Disney Magic are all here today.  All aboard time 4:30PM 

[BennyBrun]

Day 2 Nassau

 

Today’s agenda touring on our own.  We were advised by the CD Marcus that crime is on the rise and to not stray away from the tourist area early morning to late night and to have a picture of the ID and vaccination card ready.  We travels through the tourist traps and making our way to Junkanoo Beach.  PSA the straw market is partially open now lol.

[BennyBrun]

Day 2 Nassau

 

Detour alert… the new Magaritaville Resort opened so we stopped in for a looky look.  Be prepared to show ID and vaccine card for entry.  Beautiful resort but mostly empty.  The water park looks fun and relaxing.

[BennyBrun]

Day 2

 

Made it to Junkanoo Beach … pretty crowded but lovely day and the weather is beautiful.

[BennyBrun]

Day 2

 

The walking tour continues on to the run distillery.  John Watling’s Distillery for a frozen treat.  I have to say that the pina colada is amazing here and the rum flows freely into your cup.  We caught it at the right moment with no one else in the bar area.

[BennyBrun]

Day 2

 

With a belly full of rum it’s time to head back with another detour at GrayCliff compound.

[BennyBrun]

Day 2

 

Nassau tip, when you are in a pinch and need WI-FI Dunkin across from the Hilton is open and fast and free!

[CruiseBro16]

Loving your pictures and review. 

[BennyBrun]

Day 2

 

Another detour on the way back to food aka conch free zone …. The cruise port is coming 2022 and it doesn’t look like it’s going to be on time.

[BennyBrun]

Day 2

 

FOOD the cheese curds are amazeballs and I can pop them in like candy 

[BennyBrun]

Day 2

 

Food Part 2

 

The Peruvian Chicken surpassed my expectations and of course Shaq’s Big Chicken and some obligatory veggies

[BennyBrun]

Day 2

 

Lido buffet today was deserted compared to embarkation day.

[Cricket63]

Thank you for your review, love the photos. Ship looks fantastic, can't wait till its our turn!

 

[stellarose]

can you customize the fries? we don't eat meat. 

[BennyBrun]

1 hour ago, Cricket63 said:

Thank you for your review, love the photos. Ship looks fantastic, can't wait till its our turn!

 

You will love it!!! 

[BennyBrun]

33 minutes ago, stellarose said:

can you customize the fries? we don't eat meat. 

That’s a definitely YES… you can pretty much customize anything at street eats as far as what they add to finish the dish.