Semi-Live Getaway: Feb 26 - Mar 10, 2023 NY - So. Caribbean ... 12 nights

[PistolPete13]

Arrival in Puerto Rico, Castillo San Felipe del Morro in San Juan, wild cats on the streets.

 

I still have more PR photos to process but wanted to get this out first.

 

 

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St. Maarten samples.  Still plenty more to process from this island.  This was when I started to get tired after full excursions during the day so no processing in the evening.

 

Celebrity Equinox crossing our wake in the morning.

 

Air France jet landing over our head in Maho Beach

 

 

Edited March 10, 2023 by PistolPete13

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Barbados docks and gardens.

 

 

Edited March 10, 2023 by PistolPete13

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Antigua

 

Montserrat Volcano tour

 

Sailaway sunset

 

Sunset green flash

 

 

[cruiseny4life]

That Royal Clipper ship looks so wonderful! I've dreamed of taking a cruise on that exact ship. It's so nice to see a photo of it out in the wild.

 

Thank you!

[PistolPete13]

St,. Thomas, USVI harbor

 

 

[PistolPete13]

Sea day sunset north of Puerto Rico

 

 

[Maleficent's Dad]

Amazing pictures, thanks for sharing!

[JGmf]

Pete-

Just want to share my thanks for your review.  Thoroughly enjoyed it!  Love your writing and keen observations!

[fethiyeden]

Amazing pictures.

Thanks for another great review. Love your sense of humour.

[GALSews]

3 hours ago, PistolPete13 said:

St,. Thomas, USVI harbor

 

 

Better picture of the Marriott Frenchman's Cove than I've take. We'll be there in a little over a month. More important, however, that we are now under 100 days to boarding the Prima.

 

Thanks for your postings and your wry comments. 

[Kruizin'Kath]

Thank you for taking us along and the marvelous photos! Loved the pics of the sunset!

[PistolPete13]

Just watched the ship said away from NY harbor in the port webcam feeling sad.  Is it time to graduate to a Back-2-Back adventure next???

[www3traveler]

1 hour ago, PistolPete13 said:

Just watched the ship said away from NY harbor in the port webcam feeling sad.  Is it time to graduate to a Back-2-Back adventure next???

What about a Panama Cruise-- Miami to LA or LA to Miami?  Same time frame but different ports.

[Mississippian]

Some people commented on Youtube that the Breakaway had a serious staff shortage. They said sometimes bars only had one bartender and one might wait 30 minutes to get a drink. Somewhat similar problems in the dining room. I should note that this was a couple of months ago, so it may have been resolved. I am just curious about your observation.

 

I'm going to be on a 16-day transatlantic that may only be 50-65% full. I hope that is the case, not only for me but for the staff, who reportedly need a little bit of a break.

[jrlamour]

4 hours ago, PistolPete13 said:

Just watched the ship said away from NY harbor in the port webcam feeling sad.  Is it time to graduate to a Back-2-Back adventure next???

 

This is what we did! We were on the Getaway with you last week (loved your posts!) and now we’re on the 8 day Bermuda (fingers crossed) itinerary. Judging from the new guests it will be a slightly rowdier group than last week lol.  
 

is there a college/university break this week?

[PistolPete13]

1 hour ago, Mississippian said:

Some people commented on Youtube that the Breakaway had a serious staff shortage. They said sometimes bars only had one bartender and one might wait 30 minutes to get a drink. Somewhat similar problems in the dining room. I should note that this was a couple of months ago, so it may have been resolved. I am just curious about your observation.

 

I'm going to be on a 16-day transatlantic that may only be 50-65% full. I hope that is the case, not only for me but for the staff, who reportedly need a little bit of a break.

This sailing was basically 100% full but I didn't feel like there were any major issues with staff shortages at least with the room and wait staff.  Not sure about the bars however.

[PistolPete13]

Evening shots from the San Juan port stop.  So many stray cats eyeballing me as I was walking around!  I probably looked like good Chinese food to them...

Even got a photo of the conjunction of Jupiter and Venus that evening.

 

[GALSews]

Your pictures are stunning. 

 

Not as stunning as yours, but cats at the port in Kusadasi, Turkey.

[ggTexasGal]

@PistolPete13 Great pictures and review!  Thank you!

[bedfordmom]

Spectacular review and pictures. Wish I got to meet you on the cruise.

[Redsky5292]

15 hours ago, PistolPete13 said:

Just watched the ship said away from NY harbor in the port webcam feeling sad.  Is it time to graduate to a Back-2-Back adventure next???

Yes!!  I can’t wait until I can retire and book back to back cruises. This is my 23rd year teaching so not that much further to go. 

[mking8288]

16 hours ago, PistolPete13 said:

Is it time to graduate to a Back-2-Back adventure next???

Just wanted to say, these pro quality pictures are beyond beautiful and thank you.

 

B2B is good, also you should consider doing a TA, there are a number of them embarking and disembarking in NY and since you are comfortable with an Inside or OV as solo, prices are good (especially if you vacation time is flexible ... think "last minute deals on "short" notices) and you just need to figure out your one-way air options, etc.  Look up the prices for this April. 

Edited March 11, 2023 by mking8288

[PistolPete13]

Thanks for all the feedback folks.  Sitting home continuing to process the still photos before I tackle any video snippets.  I'm fighting some sniffles and sinus congestion.  Covid test negative so far.

Maybe the old wives tale is true because I had lunch on the chilly outdoor area of the buffet while a little underdressed on the next to last sea day?  I can hear my mom's voice scolding me in my head already...

[PistolPete13]

Who wants more hash brown pucks??