Beagle's LEGENDary Adventure - Trip Report w/Pics

[CruiseBride926]

Following along! We’re sailing in less then a month and your review has really upped my excitement!

[tcmagnum]

On 3/11/2023 at 1:19 PM, Beagleluv6107 said:

 

That wrap was worth the wait!!!

 

 

You are doing very well on your drink package - Making us all proud!!

Question:  Are milkshakes covered by drink package?  How many can you get?

Do they count toward your '15' drink count?  Ok, so that was more than one question...

 

Loving your trip report!!!

[codingkw]

1 hour ago, tcmagnum said:

You are doing very well on your drink package - Making us all proud!!

Question:  Are milkshakes covered by drink package?  How many can you get?

Do they count toward your '15' drink count?  Ok, so that was more than one question...

 

Loving your trip report!!!

Only alcoholic beverages county towards the 15. You can have as many coffee, milkshakes, sodas as you can drink. 

[tcmagnum]

22 minutes ago, codingkw said:

Only alcoholic beverages county towards the 15. You can have as many coffee, milkshakes, sodas as you can drink. 

Now you've made us VERY happy!!

Thank you for the answer.

[Beagleluv6107]

On 3/11/2023 at 4:10 PM, Crusin Karen said:

LOVING this review and I also LOVE Spirit class ships!  Looking forward to more of your adventure.  Interested in your dad: My "2nd family" oldest son was a paratrooper 82nd Airborne Div, Fort Bragg.  This would be early 1970's.  Wonder if he and your dad served together.  

Thanks so much Crusin Karen! I appreciate you following along. My dad was in the 82nd Airborne but in 1959. 

[Beagleluv6107]

10 hours ago, CruiseBride926 said:

Following along! We’re sailing in less then a month and your review has really upped my excitement!

Hey CruiseBride926,

I am so excited for you! Have a blast! 

[Beagleluv6107]

3 hours ago, tcmagnum said:

You are doing very well on your drink package - Making us all proud!!

Question:  Are milkshakes covered by drink package?  How many can you get?

Do they count toward your '15' drink count?  Ok, so that was more than one question...

 

Loving your trip report!!!

Hey tcmagnum,

Yes, under the Cheers program, milkshakes are included. It doesn't count toward the 15 limit so you could probably get as many as you want. I imagine they are "filling" so you wouldn't more than one in a day tho. Thanks for following along! 😎

[RenoNanaOz]

On 3/8/2023 at 3:17 PM, Beagleluv6107 said:

Day 2 – Our First Sea Day

 

 

DH got me up some time after 7am. I think I took one look outside and crawled right back into that bed!! It was way too early, and it looked crappy outside. Nothing to rush out the door about. 

 

 

 

 

He left around 8 to go find some coffee and sit on the Lido. I took a few pics and got it together by 8:30. I went straight to the Red Frog for a bloody Mary. You know "hair of the dog" and all that.

 

 

 

 

Ugh, it didn’t work. It tasted very much like horseradish, and I gave most of it away to my buddy Jay. I am not a quitter though, so I got a Tito’s and OJ. That hit the spot!

 

 

Nobody was really around at the time.

 

 

 

It’s hard to tell in this pic how the pool water was rolling about.  

 

 

The seas were a bit rough out this morning. I am the most seasick person around and I didn’t feel bad at all. I’m not sure why. I'd like to think the Legend is just a great ship that can take rough seas very well.

 

We watched the window cleaner swoosh his brush all around and never go back and rinse. ODD!!!

 

Grey Goose and OJ is our morning go to drink 🙂 

[Beagleluv6107]

Day 4 – Princess Cays

 

 

Good morning and welcome to Princess Cays! This would be our first time here. (Well, DH and me that is) Some of the squad had already been here. In fact, the one couple got engaged in 2018. Awe!! ❤️

 

We were up before 8.

 

 

 

By the looks of my picture, I was at the Red Frog getting a Tito’s and OJ by 8:45.

 

 

We all grabbed whatever food and ate right there at our spot on the Lido. Today I had a burrito. I really don’t like to get the eggs in it but it’s the only way you’re going to melt the cheese. It was good.

 

 

I think we all met around 10am to catch a tender ride. The twins liked the boat ride.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Beagleluv6107]

Just now, RenoNanaOz said:

Grey Goose and OJ is our morning go to drink 🙂 

👊

[Beagleluv6107]

Our friends had went early and saved some loungers for us in the back and out of the way. It was the perfect spot.

 

 

 

 

One friend went out and did some snorkeling. It was a little rough. I took a bunch of pictures and then eventually got in the water. You don’t absolutely have to wear water shoes, but it is rocky. I would recommend them if you plan to get in the water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Beagleluv6107]

More random pics...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’d love to try this tricycle thingy one day.  

 

[Beagleluv6107]

By 11:48, I was parched. I went in search of a cold beer. 1^st timers that find out they you can’t use the Cheers package get super-duper annoyed with the drink situation. Having to use the S&S card is convenient for not needing cash though and I was able to buy my beer and a round for DH and Jay.

 

On my way to the tiny tiki bar, I ran into Presley and Uriel working their butts off out in the heat. They both said they would be happy to get back inside to the Red Frog Pub.

 

 

 

 

Hubby declined any lunch, so I went off with the girls to check it out. I forgot my phone and my camera. Someone said to try the broccoli salad and the jerk chicken. I did and both were delicious!

 

Here’s one of my favorite pictures I took the entire trip.

 

 

 

 

We left about 2 to head back to the tender.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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We sat up top this time and got some fresh air on our faces.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This was the day we should have taken the twins on the water slides since we were already wet. But we forgot all about it and got showered as soon as we got back on board. Here’s two random pics I have no idea why I took them.

 

 

 

 

Back in the cabin by 2:20

 

 

 

 

 

[Beagleluv6107]

 

 

For dinner, I had the Roasted Broccoli and Cheese Soup and the Iceberg Salad.

 

 

 

 

DH had the Shrimp Cocktail, Caesar Salad, and the Grilled Pork Chop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

After dinner, DH and I wandered around and then he went back to the cabin. All the days were catching up to him and he didn’t feel good.

 

I went to the Love and Marriage show by myself and guess what??? My squad was there. ❤️ They didn’t bother to text, but they should have known me better. I’m not missing out!! I always say the show can be hilarious if you have a funny CD and Cam is funny. He had some good couples to work with this time. I laughed my butt off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lucky for us, they brought back the Quest Show. I don’t remember the new name of it or where it was held but we went. We did not play but we laughed and laughed. Obviously, I cannot tell you what I saw. Tee-hee. Fortunately for me, my brain has the ability to block out traumatic sights.

 

By the time I got up to the pizza line, all my friends were in the front. My birthday girl had her pizza pie and only wanted half. Thanks Babe, you are a life saver. I did not feel like standing in line. Ohhhhh and I spied some cookies to the side of the pizza station. Score!!! Here’s me hiding in the bathroom so I don’t disturb a very loudly snoring Husband.

 

 

 

Up Next – Beagle Smooches a Dolphin!

[Kellyann]

My love and I were on the Legend Oct 2022 and we're booked again Oct 2023.  It's such an easy ride from the Philly area to Baltimore and parking is a breeze.  I am enjoying so much your review because it brings back wonderful memories and I can't wait for Oct to be boarding her again.  I love the Spirit class because nothing is too far to walk.  I hope you have a wonderful cruise and thank so much for the awesome pics and review.

[Beagleluv6107]

44 minutes ago, Kellyann said:

My love and I were on the Legend Oct 2022 and we're booked again Oct 2023.  It's such an easy ride from the Philly area to Baltimore and parking is a breeze.  I am enjoying so much your review because it brings back wonderful memories and I can't wait for Oct to be boarding her again.  I love the Spirit class because nothing is too far to walk.  I hope you have a wonderful cruise and thank so much for the awesome pics and review.

Hey Kellyann,

Thank you so much for the kind words. I really loved the Legend for just that reason. It was easy to navigate around and nothing ever felt crowded. I hope you have great time in October!!! 

[Beagleluv6107]

Day 5 – Nassau

 

 

Welcome to a very warm and sunny Nassau!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We were up and moving by 7am. We had big plans so no laying around. Today was the twins 8^th birthday and we were taking them to see some dolphins. We booked the excursion through Carnival. It was called the Dolphin Encounter, Waterpark, Beach, and Lunch for $123 PP. I think I had a few dollars left in onboard credit and used it up when I booked back in November.

 

I had a “real” drink in my hand and sat with all my coffee drinkers by 8am. 😉

 

 

I quickly got a burrito and took it to the room so I could pack up my backpack for the day.

 

 

Everyone that was going on the excursion hit the buffet. 

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The head honcho in charge AKA Grammy hustled us slow pokes off the ship before 9. She wanted to make sure we didn’t mess this up for the twins by being late. We walked right off the ship and onto another boat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was a lovely boat ride.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Beagleluv6107]

We were at Blue Lagoon Island by 9:30. 

 

 

 

 

The kids played in the water, and we took some group pictures while we waited. Here's a picture before the crowd arrived. Everyone that goes out to these inflatables had to wear a life vest regardless of age. 

 

 

 

 

Our scheduled “dolphin time” was 10:30am.

 

When it was time to head over to see our Dolphins, I didn’t take my camera, phone, or shoes. I regret that. Walking over to the enclosure you can see all the action. I could have taken so many great pictures if I had been prepared.  Here's a picture after another group came along. 

 

 

I think our time was only about 50 minutes start to finish but the look on the kids’ faces was so priceless. We got to be in the water as a group and we had 8 people total. Here's our fella Clifton and his trainer Justin.

 

 

We got to rub Clifton's belly and dance with him. Then we each got a hug and kiss. That was hilarious. When I gave him a kiss, he didn’t move so I went back for smooch number #2. He did a few tricks for us. When our trainer Justin found out we had a birthday that day, he sent Clifton to the bottom. Clifton came back with a present and gave it one of the twins. It was a little stone. Very cool.

 

[Beagleluv6107]

We were all done and on our way by 11:20. We decided to buy the picture package and split it between the 6 adults. It was $130 and there were over 30 pics.

 

The kids went to play in the water park with all the inflatables and I found the bar. No surprise there. I delivered a beer to DH and headed back over to the Dolphin encounter to take videos and pictures. I’m sure I stood there for 45 minutes. When I got back everyone was having a fun time in the water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The boys sent me for a bucket of beer. I should have seen that coming. When you’re the dry one, you are the bartender. So…. They didn’t exactly have buckets. This Bag-O-Beers consisting of 6 Coors Light Bottles cost me $45.

 

 

 

 

By the time the kids got to climb on almost everything, it was time for a quick bite to eat. The line was a little long and I was afraid we’d be cut short, but it worked out perfect.

 

They had hot dogs, hamburgers, salad, jerk chicken, and rice & beans.

 

 

 

 

DH got a hot dog and piece of chicken. The pic is terrible because this man gets so annoyed with me trying a snap food pics.

 

 

 

He needs to understand I do extremely important work here with my reviews and everyone needs to see these plates! 😁 Here's mine. 

 

 

The food was nothing to rave about but when you worked up a hunger kissing dolphins, it was decent.

[Beagleluv6107]

We had just enough time to get back and gather up our stuff and get back on our shuttle boat.

 

 

 

 

I snapped a few cool pics of 4 ships in port at the same time. Our little Legend looks like a baby. Haha

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I read other reviews about this excursion and I understand why some folk’s complained. We are an easy-going bunch, and this really worked for us. I knew we weren’t going to get a long time with the dolphins nor were we actually going to swim with them. I don’t think we had great expectations and we were pleasantly surprised. It might have been nice to have 1 more hour at the beach BUT… we really didn’t need it. The kids had a wonderful time with the dolphins and jumping around on the inflatables. We did get 2 beautiful boat rides to and from Blue Lagoon Island and lunch. Overall, we really enjoyed ourselves.

[Beagleluv6107]

By 2:30, I was already in my room.

 

 

DH got a shower, but I decided to go to the Lido and sit on the edge of the pool while the kids swam for a while.

 

I was back in my cabin when we started sailing off and took quite a few cool pics. Looks like it was about to rain. Perfect timing because we were headed to the MDR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Beagleluv6107]

 

 

 

Tonight, I had French Onion Soup and Shrimp Creole.

 

 

 

 

DH had the Steamed Mussels, the Wild Rice, Gruyere and Chicken Soup and the Lasagna.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our amazing magician came back to our table. This time he had the twins stand facing each other with their eyes closed. He tickled one on the face with her hair and asked the other twin if he felt anything and he said yes, you touched my nose. Amazing! Then they each picked a card, and he sang Happy Birthday to them and on the very last note he gave them each the cards they picked. WOW!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The crew also came and gave the twins some dessert and sang to them. That was so sweet. Our Maitre d' Ken’s song tonight was In Other Words. DH ran out the door to the Alchemy. 😕

[Beagleluv6107]

I met DH at Alchemy and got my chocolate martini and he got a cucumber sunrise.

 

 

 

 

I found this little guy in the hallway.

 

 

My friend and I were both getting tired of cranberry or orange juice and she brought that Mio that you put a few drops in water. We ordered a shot and a bottle of water and ice and made our own drinks. At the time I may have called her a genius. I'll have to remember to pack my own next time. 

 

 

At some point during the day, I preplanned and grabbed a chicken wrap from the deli and had it wrapped up in my fridge. We went to the Pub to watch the Mash Up Band. They did not disappoint.

 

 

 

 

Tonight no craziness and no club... we went to bed early. We had a big day planned for tomorrow and had to be up and moving early. I enjoyed half of my wrap (of course). DH fell asleep and then the snoring kicked in. Sometime after 2am he quieted down and then my insomnia kicked in.

 

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