Mardis Gras spring break “Live”

[Guest BasicSailor]

21 minutes ago, IntrepidFromDC said:

I experienced the hockey puck biscuits over a year ago on Mardi Gras,

I'm looking to board that ship later next year and have been taking notes from all these reviews. Note to self ( Don't eat the brick biscuits)😐

Edited April 2, 2023 by BasicSailor

[wantobecruisin]

Following.  Have a great cruise and thank you.

[Elaine5715]

14 hours ago, BasicSailor said:

Hay, let's get this live review on the ball. Are we gonna have to get Jimbo or Jamin, even St Greg to give you some tips 😇

 

6 hours ago, Thenagers said:

Sorry The craziness of embarking and navigating everything through me off. One of my companions left their phone on a table and had to track it down and another’s teen had to call AT andT for cell phone issues. I was not gettingany emails/service and such and had to log out and re sign in to get connected. Definitely hoping today is more relaxing! 

Basic is right...without your updates to read, I should be folding laundry..

Also I am on the MG in May so, letting get cracking..!!!

[Thenagers]

Had a great day at Loft 19. Service is perfect and attentive. We tried Bingo but will not waste my money there and keep the $ for the casino. Honestly better odds.my daughter and her friend did the Sushi class today and had a blast. Pictures below. Having dinner at Fahrenheit 555 tonight even though elegant night. Will try to get pictures before we eat. 

[ObstructedView2]

17 minutes ago, Thenagers said:

 

Having dinner at Fahrenheit 555 tonight even though elegant night. Will try to get pictures before we eat. 

 

 

Hi @Thenagers🙂

 

We always have dinner at specialty restaurants during elegant/formal evenings on board any cruise line that we're sailing. 

 

Bon Appétit!

 

Have a terrific voyage!

 

 

 

🍹

 

 

[LUVMYGSDOG]

Your daughter and friend did a great job on the sushi!  I would have made a mess I’m sure…..

 

BTW - I am from Apex but we live in Myrtle Beach now.

 

 

Kim

[Thenagers]

Good meal at Fahrenheit. Our friends chose to do the MDR with anytime dining. They checked into the app at 5:30 and were still waiting for a table at 6:45. They had a bigger group because all the teens/parents went. We had 6 pm reservations and were already on our dessert before they got seated. I will definitely do Specialty on formal nights from now on. Not worth “free” filet, lobster, prime rib? After dinner we listened to music in Brass magnolia and gambled again in the casino. The teens went to the deck party at 11:45. I got a few photos of dinner. Forgot to get my ribeye or apple tart. Both pretty good. Nothing really stood out but all was worth it because of not having to wait!

[Thenagers]

Cozumel today. Arrive at 10am and hopefully easy getting off. We were supposed to port after Breeze but we passed them in the channel? Cabbing to Paradise Beach today. Will take pics and give a report. We went once before in 2029. 

[jonboy9756]

6 hours ago, Thenagers said:

Cozumel today. Arrive at 10am and hopefully easy getting off. We were supposed to port after Breeze but we passed them in the channel? Cabbing to Paradise Beach today. Will take pics and give a report. We went once before in 2029. 

Time traveller?

[Thenagers]

15 hours ago, jonboy9756 said:

Time traveller?

Lol! 2019!

[Thenagers]

Paradise beach was fun. Got a massage. It was $60 for 40 minutes. We were quoted $60 for an hour in a email last week so they must have raised the prices? It was very crowded but our server Omar did a great job. Overall a nice day but we all drank too much and got too much sun.  We got Guys burger when we got back aboard and took naps. Skipped the dining room’s tonight and hit the casino. Had a Great gambling session! I have been having issues with motion sickness in the middle of the night. First time I have experienced this on a ship. We are on deck 12 forward but not all the way? Going to try a Bonine before bedtime tonight. 

[Thenagers]

It is super choppy here on the dock. I can see why I felt the movement last night. Headed to Nohoch Kay for a beach day today. 

[Chelle621]

54 minutes ago, Thenagers said:

It is super choppy here on the dock. I can see why I felt the movement last night. Headed to Nohoch Kay for a beach day today. 

WOW......that's definitely why you needed some Bonine!  Hope you enjoy your day at the beach 😊

[csm5986142]

On 4/2/2023 at 5:30 AM, Thenagers said:

Got up early and hit the walking track on 18. Super narrow and constantly had to slide over for the joggers. Definitely got more difficult as it got closer to 8. Can’t imagine it is usable at all when all the activities open up there.

 

This is so true - and on Celebration also.  The track is too narrow before all the activities open up, but once the lines start to form for the ropes course etc it's nearly impossible to run on the track.  

[Thenagers]

We visited Nohoch Kay in 3012 and it was still pretty good. The food was better than paradise beach but they need new chairs. Service was good though and the water was actually clearer than Cozumel. I had read about the sargassum and was happy it wasn’t as bad. We got massages cheaper than Paradise beach and I enjoyed it more. Had dinner at Chibang and ate from the Chinese side. I enjoyed the spring rolls and kung pao chicken. The chocolate Chibang dessert was kinda disappointing. Going to bed early tonight because I haven’t slept well because of the motion sickness. Have a cabana at Mahogany bay tomorrow but might try to find something else to do as well? 

[Thenagers]

So I typed all that stuff yesterday and it never posted! Sorry. Took a Bonine again before bedtime and slept way better. Super rocky again last night but didn’t bother me. We were late docking this AM in Mahogany because of the winds but we get some extra time before all aboard. I rented a cabana today here at Mahogany but might go see the sloths. 

[talkorpi]

Just now, Thenagers said:

So I typed all that stuff yesterday and it never posted! Sorry. Took a Bonine again before bedtime and slept way better. Super rocky again last night but didn’t bother me. We were late docking this AM in Mahogany because of the winds but we get some extra time before all aboard. I rented a cabana today here at Mahogany but might go see the sloths. 

Hey @Thenagers! Enjoy your day at Mahogany Bay! I’m currently onboard the Ruby Princess and we were supposed to be there with you today. The captain just came on and told us that he thought it was unsafe to dock so we are skipping the port entirely and just having another sea day.
 

We are NOT happy - Roatan is my favorite port on our itinerary and it sounds like the other three ships in port today were able to dock so idk why never tried again. 
 

Wish we could be there to enjoy Mahogany Beach with you! Looks like I will have to wait another year or two to be back 😭

[Thenagers]

51 minutes ago, talkorpi said:

Hey @Thenagers! Enjoy your day at Mahogany Bay! I’m currently onboard the Ruby Princess and we were supposed to be there with you today. The captain just came on and told us that he thought it was unsafe to dock so we are skipping the port entirely and just having another sea day.
 

We are NOT happy - Roatan is my favorite port on our itinerary and it sounds like the other three ships in port today were able to dock so idk why never tried again. 
 

Wish we could be there to enjoy Mahogany Beach with you! Looks like I will have to wait another year or two to be back 😭

There were cancellations yesterday as well according to our cabana host. The cabanas were sold out but now they have a few available because of the Ruby. I can see the spot Ruby needs to dock at and it is the one further in so probably why it would be harder to dock. I can see Allure over at Coxen Hole. Not sure Valliant Lady made it in over there. Our cabana attendant says we can add some of our friends for $20 pp. 

[Thenagers]

This is our first time at this port. Was not sure we wanted another beach day but it is very nice. I am including some pictures of the cabana area. Pretty crowded at the free area but probably not as bad because of Ruby not making it in. My husband likes to stay active so he will be renting some snorkeling gear and maybe a kayak. I’m enjoying our day bed. Our attendants have been great so far. Food and beverages expensive but I expected that. 

[Thenagers]

Menus for cabana area.

[talkorpi]

Ugh! Making me jealous! I have generally been impressed with the food and service on Princess but at least Carnival got us where we were supposed to go!!! They didn’t even add any onboard activities to make up for missing Mahogany Bay today. I don’t think we’re going to get any OBC or anything either…
 

Get a hurricane for me at Fat Tuesday 😢

Edited April 5, 2023 by talkorpi

[ciship]

On 4/4/2023 at 6:36 AM, Thenagers said:

Paradise beach was fun. Got a massage. It was $60 for 40 minutes. We were quoted $60 for an hour in a email last week so they must have raised the prices? It was very crowded but our server Omar did a great job. Overall a nice day but we all drank too much and got too much sun.  We got Guys burger when we got back aboard and took naps. Skipped the dining room’s tonight and hit the casino. Had a Great gambling session! I have been having issues with motion sickness in the middle of the night. First time I have experienced this on a ship. We are on deck 12 forward but not all the way? Going to try a Bonine before bedtime tonight. 

You said you were in an Ocean Suite on Deck 12?  We are in an Ocean Suite on Deck 15 coming up in September.  I was worried about being so high up.  How did you like your Ocean Suite?  Was the bathroom tiny?

[Thenagers]

[Frank12]

Enjoying your review.  We will be on Mardi Gras in 6 weeks.

[Thenagers]

9 hours ago, ciship said:

You said you were in an Ocean Suite on Deck 12?  We are in an Ocean Suite on Deck 15 coming up in September.  I was worried about being so high up.  How did you like your Ocean Suite?  Was the bathroom tiny?

Love having the ocean suite. We have enough room our our balcony 2 chairs, a table and a lounger. Bathroom is nice. Not as big as ocean suites on other carnival ships but the shower is nice. Not a double sink but plenty of counter space.