Carnival Mardi Gras - 1/22 Sailing live

[IntrepidFromDC]

We sailed away and I couldn't feel the ship's engines or movement at all until we got into ocean waters.  Big difference from the aft-balcony-kneel-before-the-porcelain-god experience my daughter endured on Pride three months ago.

[IntrepidFromDC]

Had one martini in Brass Magnolia and this blues band from Brazil cast a spell on the packed crowd first and second songs. Then cruise director mike pierced the buzz for 10 solid infomercial minutes.  But they're back and we're loving it. 

Edited January 22, 2022 by IntrepidFromDC

[Saint Greg]

4 hours ago, IntrepidFromDC said:

I hand wash things I want to wear twice on the cruise because I have endured the personal loss of a loved tshirt due to Carnival's free laundry-butchers' shrinkage and graying too much. Who puts dry towels on a  rack between the tooth-brusher and shaver and the wet sink? These towels were both pretty wet by the time I washed this shirt.

 

 

[tx121]

We are also currently sailing on Mardi Gras and looks like nice warm weather is ahead of us as we head to the ports! Yesterday for sure was the coldest sail away party in awhile. The last time I felt that cold was sailing out of Bayonne, New Jersey on a Royal ship to New England and Canada in Oct!

People were still dancing away in the cold Yesterday until the rain came.  Still had a good time! The last sea day though..... lol! Guess more time in the casino on the way back 😳🤣

Edited January 23, 2022 by tx121

[Knights on the Beach]

Yikes, that's a cold sea day!  Hopefully the forecast changes for the better by then.  It's 49 in Cape Canaveral this morning, this ain't right.  🥶

[ninjacat123]

That is chilly!  I guess being north of Lake Okeechobee still makes for a cold embarkation in January.  Looks like Cozumel will warm you up!  👍😎

[IntrepidFromDC]

Cucina for free? Clams and mussels antipasti and al dente linguine with littleneck clams better than any MDR meal I've ever had...

[IntrepidFromDC]

[IntrepidFromDC]

Water pressure in the shower is disappointing. Was much better on Pride and Legend last year. The handheld is almost useless,  the water just pours downward even on full power.

[IntrepidFromDC]

Big Chicken was so good for lunch yesterday I tried it for breakfast... a bit disappointing.  Instead of whole, pressed chicken breast it was white meat separated and reformed,  like mcnuggets but better quality.  Back to Blue Iguana for breakfast tomorrow. 

[Saint Greg]

1 hour ago, IntrepidFromDC said:

The handheld is almost useless,  the water just pours downward even on full power.

That’s the microphone.

[jimbo5544]

19 hours ago, IntrepidFromDC said:

Had one martini in Brass Magnolia and this blues band from Brazil cast a spell on the packed crowd first and second songs. Then cruise director mike pierced the buzz for 10 solid infomercial minutes.  But they're back and we're loving it. 

I was there 

[ninjacat123]

3 hours ago, IntrepidFromDC said:

Cucina for free? Clams and mussels antipasti and al dente linguine with littleneck clams better than any MDR meal I've ever had...

Beautiful daughter!

[SNJCruisers]

On 1/22/2022 at 3:21 PM, SNJCruisers said:

I think the Chiefs/Bills game tomorrow will be the best of the four games this weekend.

 

Looks like my prognostication came true.  The Bills coach should be fired for not doing a squibb kick with 13 seconds left.  At least four or five seconds would have ticked off and the Chiefs would not have gotten their miracle comeback.

[SNJCruisers]

13 hours ago, IntrepidFromDC said:

Big Chicken was so good for lunch yesterday I tried it for breakfast... a bit disappointing.  Instead of whole, pressed chicken breast it was white meat separated and reformed,  like mcnuggets but better quality.  Back to Blue Iguana for breakfast tomorrow. 

Impressive move Jeff with the white chocolate milk

[IntrepidFromDC]

33 minutes ago, SNJCruisers said:

Looks like my prognostication came true.  The Bills coach should be fired for not doing a squibb kick with 13 seconds left.  At least four or five seconds would have ticked off and the Chiefs would not have gotten their miracle comeback.

Chi vs Bills was amazing,  you were right!  Casino action slowed to a crawl for the last part of 4q and ot

[IntrepidFromDC]

Chibang was a much more refined gastronomic experience than MDR. I really want to thank the cruise critic members who talked about the additional 3 restaurant options for YTDers.  Yes, they're still free.

[mondello]

14 hours ago, IntrepidFromDC said:

Water pressure in the shower is disappointing. Was much better on Pride and Legend last year. The handheld is almost useless,  the water just pours downward even on full power.

I remember posts about brief power outages on Mardi Gras last summer. Has that ever happened anymore since then?

[cruisinsly]

On 1/19/2022 at 7:20 PM, IntrepidFromDC said:

Thanks.  We're not staying at a hotel on Astronaut Blvd., but the Holiday Inn Vacation Club Port Canaveral.  It looks like a 15 minute walk (maybe 20 minutes if we have to dodge/outrun any gators in the streets/canals).  

I just made reservations at the Holiday Inn Vacation Club Port Canaveral.  I cant wait to see what you thought of them!  

[cruisinsly]

On 1/22/2022 at 2:14 PM, cruisemom2 said:

 

 

I'm a Floridian, born and raised - 60 is dang cold!  lol  This morning we went to Costco dressed in jeans, long sleeved shirts and hoodies.  And shoes!!  I hate shoes, I'm a flip flop girl.  But it's all relative. It's cloudy and gloomy here right now but if it was 60 and sunny I'd be sitting at the tiki bar at Grills (still dressed for winter).  But instead I'm sitting inside in sweatpants with a pot of chili on the stove waiting for football to start.  🤣

Its so funny - my hubby is a Floridian and goes everywhere, almost, in shorts and flip flops.  Even if it is cold outside.  But he will put on a hoodie and beanie to keep warm.

[silversneakers]

22 minutes ago, cruisinsly said:

I just made reservations at the Holiday Inn Vacation Club Port Canaveral.  I cant wait to see what you thought of them!  

It's a great location!  You will enjoy it!

[cruisinsly]

13 minutes ago, silversneakers said:

It's a great location!  You will enjoy it!

It looks like a great location and has a lot of amenities.  We are not sailing until next year - but we are already so excited.

[IntrepidFromDC]

Cozumel is probably one of my top 10 favorite ports in Caribbean and Mexico.  We hadn't been there in 5 years, but knew we wanted to eat at Mission Restaurant again 

[IntrepidFromDC]

Lots of shopping in Cozumel,  not my thing but I enjoy window shopping mixed with tourism and soaking in the local culture 

[IntrepidFromDC]

Live music at Mission Restaurant