CDR Benson Posted April 4, 2023 #26 Share Posted April 4, 2023 7 hours ago, wolft927 said: So As I mentioned we will be leaving Thursday at 3:30pm to start our Drive From North Carolina down to Miami. The goal is to make it to at least Jacksonville Thursday evening but depending on traffic and if we are making good time may push it to Daytona Beach. If it was just my wife and I traveling we would have driven straight through to Miami but traveling with our 16 year old daughter and her 17 year old friend that seems like a little much for them. You, sir, are a hardy soul. The Good Mrs. Benson and I also live in the Piedmont, and there's no way I would endure a drive from here to Miami. (Plus, the drive back awaiting our return.) When we sail out of Miami on Joy next year, the GMB has stated we'll be flying there first class. (I better plant that money tree this spring.) My hat's off to you, and I wish you and your family a safe drive and an idyllic voyage. I'll be following your comments here, most definitely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare wolft927 Posted April 4, 2023 Author #27 Share Posted April 4, 2023 4 minutes ago, CDR Benson said: You, sir, are a hardy soul. The Good Mrs. Benson and I also live in the Piedmont, and there's no way I would endure a drive from here to Miami. (Plus, the drive back awaiting our return.) When we sail out of Miami on Joy next year, the GMB has stated we'll be flying there first class. (I better plant that money tree this spring.) My hat's off to you, and I wish you and your family a safe drive and an idyllic voyage. I'll be following your comments here, most definitely. Thank you so much!!! I don’t mind the drive and honsestly the price of tickets plus luggage would have added another $2k to our vacation. Rather use that to stay in the Haven 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlGoodShips Posted April 4, 2023 #28 Share Posted April 4, 2023 4 hours ago, Suite Heart said: Have you signed up for the Meet & Greet? I see some peeps from Boca are listed. Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefMateJRK Posted April 4, 2023 #29 Share Posted April 4, 2023 4 hours ago, Suite Heart said: There is a problem with The Haven, though. All together now: 🎵🎵 "Once you do The Haven, there's no going back," ALL together?? Please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Suite Heart Posted April 5, 2023 #30 Share Posted April 5, 2023 4 hours ago, FlGoodShips said: Yes Great! See all of you at the Meet n Greet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare wolft927 Posted April 5, 2023 Author #31 Share Posted April 5, 2023 So, 3 days out 1 day away from our drive down to Miami. Have almost everything packed and ready. This will be the first time I get off work and start driving, typically we would start the morning before our cruise and do the 10 hour drive in one shot and get to Miami about 3 or 4pm, but this time with 2 teenagers with my wife and I, opted to split up the drive. I think my wife and I are more excited for the teenagers then we are as we have been on many cruises and this will be their first. I always am in awe when you walk into the terminal and can see just how massive these ships are. Neither of the teenagers have ever seen a Cruise ship up close so we are going to try and catch their reaction. Also, their first cruise and being able to stay in a Haven suite! Our oldest (21) has cruised with us several times and the last cruise (which we told him and his girfriend this would be the last we pay for lol) we booked them their own Haven courtyard suite on the Breakaway not telling them about it and it was a shock to them when we arrived. Our oldest after the cruise said he want to work hard in life so he can enjoy things like the Haven on his own dime. The excitement is building, and just cant wait to be onboard and share my families journey with everyone! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare wolft927 Posted April 6, 2023 Author #32 Share Posted April 6, 2023 And the journey to Miami begins. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js Posted April 6, 2023 #33 Share Posted April 6, 2023 40 minutes ago, wolft927 said: And the journey to Miami begins. Safe travels and happy trails! Looking forward to following along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneylover89 Posted April 6, 2023 #34 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Safe travels! Looking forward to reading more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwr777 Posted April 6, 2023 #35 Share Posted April 6, 2023 I’m so jealous. I returned on Saturday from NCL Joy in the Haven. Had a great time. Loved the ship, and of course, loved the Haven. Can’t wait to do it again! Safe travels, have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownEyedGirl686 Posted April 7, 2023 #36 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Can’t wait to follow along. We leave end of next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondback2013 Posted April 7, 2023 #37 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Anyone know where on the ship Cruise Critic Meet & Greet is being held ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted April 7, 2023 #38 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Will be following along and have a wonderful time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare wolft927 Posted April 7, 2023 Author #39 Share Posted April 7, 2023 7 minutes ago, vacation44 said: Will be following along and have a wonderful time! Thank you! I will say if anyone has a chance, the strawberry mojitos at the mojito bar in the marketplace are amazing! 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlGoodShips Posted April 8, 2023 #40 Share Posted April 8, 2023 On 4/6/2023 at 7:41 PM, dwr777 said: I’m so jealous. I returned on Saturday from NCL Joy in the Haven. Had a great time. Loved the ship, and of course, loved the Haven. Can’t wait to do it again! Safe travels, have a great time! Since you just returned...do you have a list of officers? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlGoodShips Posted April 8, 2023 #41 Share Posted April 8, 2023 (edited) On 4/6/2023 at 7:41 PM, dwr777 said: Edited April 8, 2023 by FlGoodShips Duplicate. Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted April 8, 2023 #42 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Happy Cruise Day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare wolft927 Posted April 8, 2023 Author #43 Share Posted April 8, 2023 21 hours ago, vacation44 said: Will be following along and have a wonderful time! Thank you! I will say if anyone has a chance, the strawberry mojitos at the mojito bar in the marketplace are amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare wolft927 Posted April 8, 2023 Author #44 Share Posted April 8, 2023 (edited) So, we arrived at the terminal at approximately 9am, dropped off our luggage parked the truck and went straight into the Haven entrance. Check in was simple and easy and took all of about 15 minutes from truck to Haven area in terminal. It’s now 10am and still see people disembarking the ship which seems late to me. Will update once we start to board, by the way I think the new Miami terminal is amazing! Edited April 8, 2023 by wolft927 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Suite Heart Posted April 8, 2023 #45 Share Posted April 8, 2023 21 hours ago, wolft927 said: Thank you! I will say if anyone has a chance, the strawberry mojitos at the mojito bar in the marketplace are amazing! Just added that to my list of "must trys." Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Suite Heart Posted April 8, 2023 #46 Share Posted April 8, 2023 15 minutes ago, wolft927 said: So, we arrived at the terminal at approximately 9am, dropped off our luggage parked the truck and went straight into the Haven entrance. Check in was simple and easy and took all of about 15 minutes from truck to Haven area in terminal. It’s now 10am and still see people disembarking the ship which seems late to me. Will update once we start to board, by the way I think the new Miami terminal is amazing! Looking forward to your updates. Thanks for doing that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare wolft927 Posted April 8, 2023 Author #47 Share Posted April 8, 2023 So, 10:50 and still people disembarking, come on lol it’s our turn lol. Haven lounge has several different snacks from sandwiches and cookies fresh fruit and different type of breads. Coffee orange juice tea also available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare wolft927 Posted April 8, 2023 Author #48 Share Posted April 8, 2023 The Joy while driving across bridge IMG_1013.MOV 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js Posted April 8, 2023 #49 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Bon Voyage! take lots of pictures and hope you al have a blast! Would love to see pictures of the Haven area! Enjoy evey moment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmbhardy Posted April 8, 2023 #50 Share Posted April 8, 2023 If Rodnie or Christopher are working in the Haven bar tell them “Hi” from Gary and Mary. They are the best bartenders on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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