Rare Lupush Posted February 2, 2023 #126 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Man, I hit the jackpot with this review! Not only will I be on Prima next month, but I will also be staying at the Springhill Suites for a night before the cruise. Will be driving up from Ft. Lauderdale area though, so thankfully get to avoid that shuttle/cab ride from MCO. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleally Posted February 2, 2023 #127 Share Posted February 2, 2023 2 hours ago, sid_9169 said: Someone on the roll call had volunteered to host the Cruise Critic Meet & Greet, but ended up canceling their cruise, so I contacted the Special Events Department at NCL online, and received a letter back within about a day and a half. I haven’t “hosted” one of these in a few years, but I wanted to try and be more “engaging”, since this was my first Norwegian cruise in 3 years. No idea whatsoever how many will end up attending, or if there'll be any “special perks” involved… We’ll find out once I’m on board, I guess… The roll call for this sailing remained pretty slow, and it seems like all the action was happening “elsewhere”, but I continued to be optimistic that SOMEONE will show up. I’m hoping to possibly put together a decent bar crawl on the ship, as the last one on the Encore only TWO PEOPLE showed up, even though dozens had expressed interest. There used to be perks. On Dawn, we were treated as if we were Haven guests. A couple of the perks, breakfast and lunch in Moderno and priority disembarkation, third off the ship. guess we were supposed to get priority embarkation but the people in Tampa terminal didn’t know that 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted February 2, 2023 Author #128 Share Posted February 2, 2023 A few weeks ago I ordered 5,000 pesos from my local bank for use on my adventure in Cozumel… Most of the places I go have menus in pesos, so this allows me to keep an eye on my bill without having to “calculate or convert” dollars into pesos… I could’ve probably saved a bit by just withdrawing pesos from an ATM once I arrived, but the odds of me putting my debit card into an ATM in Mexico are slim to none… In Grand Cayman I’ve got my eye on a couple of places to eat and drink, but other than that, my plan is to just get myself into the ocean for a swim on Seven Mile Beach… Ocho Rios will more than likely end up being a “stay on the ship” day, and IF we end up making it to Great Stirrup Cay, I’ll probably just remain on board and enjoy the empty ship. There have been rumors that our itinerary might get flipped into reverse, but NCL has yet to contact anyone, and I may not even find out until I’m actually on board. I’ve already contacted my driver in Cozumel and gave him a heads up of the possible change, so he also has me “penciled in” for the alternate date… 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funsince1983 Posted February 2, 2023 #129 Share Posted February 2, 2023 1 hour ago, sid_9169 said: Camouflage breakfast cereal... Black Bagel reporting for duty 4 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcrum Posted February 2, 2023 #130 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Does anyone know if the Prima has Howl at the Moon? It is one of our favorite things about NCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcrum Posted February 2, 2023 #131 Share Posted February 2, 2023 17 hours ago, sid_9169 said: But, at the end of the day, great ingredients are what make a great margarita... Don Julio Reposado, Cointreau, and Combier with a small dash of agave syrup are my "go to" items... And, the result, which took me years to perfect, is pure "nirvana in a glass"... Just curious why two different kinds of orange liquors? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcrum Posted February 2, 2023 #132 Share Posted February 2, 2023 17 hours ago, sid_9169 said: No salt on the rim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi7ccr Posted February 2, 2023 #133 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Hi Sid. I thoroughly enjoyed your "live" review of the Celebration, and I'm really looking forward to this one on the Prima, as well. We are going to be sailing out on Carnival's Mardi Gras on 2/4 also, so I guess I'll have to wait until we return 2/11 to catch up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted February 2, 2023 Author #134 Share Posted February 2, 2023 This has been an absolutely terrible week at work, and it's not even over with... It's cold and rainy here, which puts the kibosh on my usual afternoon walk, which is also my primary form of therapy... I guess it's just going to be heavy drinking and laundry this evening... 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lupush Posted February 2, 2023 #135 Share Posted February 2, 2023 12 minutes ago, Funsince1983 said: Black Bagel reporting for duty Gray Eggs & Bacon checking in. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lupush Posted February 2, 2023 #136 Share Posted February 2, 2023 12 minutes ago, pcrum said: Does anyone know if the Prima has Howl at the Moon? It is one of our favorite things about NCL. I haven't seen Howl at the Moon on any ships since Escape unfortunately. Definitely one of my favorites. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogladyrider Posted February 2, 2023 #137 Share Posted February 2, 2023 @sid_9169....thanks for the LOL moment and staying true to the Sid all TRIBE members know and love with your comment about the chances of you placing your bank card into an ATM machine in Mexico 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvcruzing Posted February 2, 2023 #138 Share Posted February 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Saint Greg said: I hate those things. They dig trenches all around my house and try to live under my cement patio. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted February 2, 2023 #139 Share Posted February 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, luvcruzing said: I hate those things. They dig trenches all around my house and try to live under my cement patio. Golfers? 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsammo46 Posted February 2, 2023 #140 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Your reviews NEVER fail to brighten my day! Happy to see you in action again! Have an awesome cruise! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted February 2, 2023 #141 Share Posted February 2, 2023 6 hours ago, sid_9169 said: Happy Groundhog Day! It seems like it would've been more fitting for Tom Brady to announce his retirement today rather than yesterday. And I'm sure the timing has nothing to do with the "80 for Brady" movie opening this week. 5 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigNance Posted February 2, 2023 #142 Share Posted February 2, 2023 21 hours ago, sid_9169 said: Not sayin when.. but Old enough to know better, young enough to do it anyway ;-)) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upforfun Posted February 2, 2023 #143 Share Posted February 2, 2023 37 minutes ago, Lupush said: Gray Eggs & Bacon checking in. Black Banana is ready! 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebbles1102 Posted February 2, 2023 #144 Share Posted February 2, 2023 1 minute ago, Upforfun said: Black Banana is ready! Blue bagel checking in! 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted February 2, 2023 #145 Share Posted February 2, 2023 3 hours ago, sid_9169 said: ***My observations tend to be “brutally frank” at times, and I tend to just “tell it like it is”... Don’t take anything I say too seriously, or you’ll miss the point of the entire narrative… (Just think of it as 10% “educational” and 90% “fun & games”...) With that out of the way, LET’S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!!!... Aaaand THAT's why we enjoy your reviews. Enjoy your cruise and Party On! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted February 2, 2023 Author #146 Share Posted February 2, 2023 35 minutes ago, Upforfun said: Black Banana is ready! Alrighty then, let's keep this PG-13... 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted February 2, 2023 Author #147 Share Posted February 2, 2023 1 hour ago, pcrum said: Just curious why two different kinds of orange liquors? Just something I started experimenting with awhile back. Adds "complexity" to the drink... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted February 2, 2023 Author #148 Share Posted February 2, 2023 This showed up in my "memories" today... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadebud Posted February 2, 2023 #149 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Just saw this...started yesterday and already on Page 7...have catching up to do. Anyway, am following and along for another great @sid_9169live report!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetardis Posted February 2, 2023 #150 Share Posted February 2, 2023 @sid_9169Im here for another wild and crazy ride! I’m popping popcorn and making martinis…the the fun begin!!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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