It's Time for a CELEBRATION!!! (with pics) - April 16th 2023

[IntrepidFromDC]

23 hours ago, Jamman54 said:

First, we would look into all-inclusive resorts, but if all else fails we don't mind hanging out with the commoners. 

So generously magniloquent of you, Emperor Highness.😁 🏴‍☠️

[Jamman54]

Patti notices that over by the Celebration they are taking several of the lifeboats for a spin…..

 

 

 

Patti comes back to the cabana and relaxes on the cushioned loungers. From there she can see me floating around…..

 

 

 

 

Patti is looking over at Coxen Hole, but there are no ships there today…..

 

 

 

I’m getting out of the water because it’s time for lunch……

 

 

Patti had the cheese quesadillas…..

 

 

I had the chicken fingers and a cheeseburger…..

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

8 minutes ago, IntrepidFromDC said:

So generously magniloquent of you, Emperor Highness.😁 🏴‍☠️

I had to google that $10 word you used. I resemble that remark!  

[Jamman54]

After lunch I head back into the water. From this point on the camera was pretty much put away for the afternoon. We just lazed around in and out of the water. As the day wound down, I got another shot of Patti and the Celebration…..

 

 

 

Want to give a shout out to our lifeguard who kept us safe, and to security who made sure that only the people that belonged here were in here…..

 

 

 

At 4pm we decided to pack up and head back to the ship. We paid our tab and gave our server, Johan, a very generous tip. I’m sorry we didn’t get a picture of him. We got on the Magical Flying Beach Chairs for the ride back over to the other side…..

 

 

 

Looking over at the Celebration we notice that Bolt was running…..

 

 

 

 

 

Once back on the other side we said goodbye to Mahogany Bay until next time…..

 

 

To be continued…..

Edited May 15, 2023 by Jamman54

[Jamman54]

Once we were back on board we hung out in the cabin until about 5:30 when we went out on our balcony. Mahogany Beach was now deserted. This is where we were today…..

 

 

Here are some views of an empty Mahogany Beach…..

 

 

 

 

 

The last passengers are getting on, and the crew is starting to stow the gangway…..

 

 

Everyone must have gotten back early, so Captain Alcaras sails fifteen minutes early…..

 

 

 

The Celebration sails away from Mahogany Bay…..

 

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

The Celebration continues to sail away from Mahogany Bay…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To be continued……

[Jamman54]

At 6:45pm we made our way down to Center Stage to get our cards (3 for $50), for the 7:30pm Deal or No Deal show, hosted by Cruise Director Lee…..

 

 

 

 

Audrey B was the first player selected and she selected Case # 13…..

 

 

 

 

She had a strong board all the way through the game….

 

 

 

 

 

She smartly took the $218 offer, but in the end the $1000 was in her case!

 

 

 

The second player was Debra S, and she was out of it very quickly…..

 

 

 

She didn’t take the Banker’s final offer and won $.50……

 

 

 

 

Our cards did pretty well. We won two $30 casino fun plays, and a $25 Bingo package, for a net win of $35. We decided to head up to the Marketplace for dinner. Patti just made herself a salad…….

 

 

I sampled a little bit of everything including some sliced ham, bbq spare-ribs, shrimp creole, and jambalaya……

 

 

We then went back by the Tides Bar and got some ice cream. Afterwards, Patti was going back to the cabin to watch a movie, but first she stopped to get her bottle of water, pick up our embarkation picture, and pick up our VIFP gifts. I went down to the Alchemy Bar for some Pain Reliefs with Nikola, after which I returned to the cabin. Here is tonight’s towel animal…..

 

 

Coming up next: Two fun sea days heading back to Miami!

[Greenpea2]

1 hour ago, Jamman54 said:

We have our drinks…..

 

 

 

Patti catches me out on our cushioned loungers……

 

 

 

This is our hammock, but I’m not risking getting on it!

 

 

This is my view of the Celebration from where I sit…..

 

 

Patti gets a few more views of the cabana area, including the Grand Cabana…..

 

 

 

 

Here are a couple of Patti and the Celebration….

 

 

 

Our neighbors took this one of Patti and I…..

 

 

To be continued…..

I'd be all over that hammock!

[peacefrog]

Just a heartfelt thank you Jeff to you and Patti for the time and effort you put into these reviews. I so look forward to each one after I know you've cruised. These have gotten me through many a boring day in the office, reminding me of places I've been and seeing what I hopefully get to see on a future cruise

 

I've never been more fascinated to read that someone ate boneless wings and loaded fries at a Ruby Tuesday's, yet here I am riveted.🙂

 

So again, many thanks-much appreciated

Edited May 16, 2023 by peacefrog

[hard_eight]

Jeff, how was the walk from the flying beach chairs to the cabanas? We have one booked in August and I have a bit of a gimpy hip issue myself. Is it paved or do you have to trudge through the sand?  

 

Thanks for the review, loved the Celebration in Jan. Booked on this same itinerary on MG this summer

[Jamman54]

1 hour ago, peacefrog said:

Just a heartfelt thank you Jeff to you and Patti for the time and effort you put into these reviews. I so look forward to each one after I know you've cruised. These have gotten me through many a boring day in the office, reminding me of places I've been and seeing what I hopefully get to see on a future cruise

 

I've never been more fascinated to read that someone ate boneless wings and loaded fries at a Ruby Tuesday's, yet here I am riveted.🙂

 

So again, many thanks-much appreciated

Glad to have you with us once again and for your kind words. Taking tonight off to go watch our Somerset Patriots, but will be back at it tomorrow. 😀

[Jamman54]

49 minutes ago, hard_eight said:

Jeff, how was the walk from the flying beach chairs to the cabanas? We have one booked in August and I have a bit of a gimpy hip issue myself. Is it paved or do you have to trudge through the sand?  

 

Thanks for the review, loved the Celebration in Jan. Booked on this same itinerary on MG this summer

It's only a five minute walk. You can either walk the sand or a paved path. Enjoy! 😎

[peacefrog]

5 minutes ago, Jamman54 said:

Glad to have you with us once again and for your kind words. Taking tonight off to go watch our Somerset Patriots, but will be back at it tomorrow. 😀

against the Fightin' Phils!

Edited May 16, 2023 by peacefrog

[Jamman54]

35 minutes ago, peacefrog said:

against the Fightin' Phils!

Yep, 2 - 1 Patriots in the 3rd. Luis Severino is making a rehab start for the Patriots. 😎

[peacefrog]

14 hours ago, Jamman54 said:

Yep, 2 - 1 Patriots in the 3rd. Luis Severino is making a rehab start for the Patriots. 😎

you def saw some offense last night

[Jamman54]

Just now, peacefrog said:

you def saw some offense last night

Both bullpens were not good at all. 😀

[peacefrog]

who wants to see a boring pitchers duel  😆

 

[TennesseeTater]

Great job Jeff!  Looking forward to the rest. 

[beshears]

I am starting to follow along like some of the other posters here. I am in the "thinking" mode of doing the Celebration or the Panorama in February next year with about 7 other family members. This will give me an IDEA of what the Celebration is all about. 🙂

[beshears]

As I'm following along (I just posted earlier I am in the "thinking" mode of doing the Celebration with 7 other people), the name Havana has been mentioned more than one time. I that a special area for people that have PAID more, or what???

[hard_eight]

20 minutes ago, beshears said:

As I'm following along (I just posted earlier I am in the "thinking" mode of doing the Celebration with 7 other people), the name Havana has been mentioned more than one time. I that a special area for people that have PAID more, or what???

Yeah it's a private area.

[Jamman54]

4 hours ago, TennesseeTater said:

Great job Jeff!  Looking forward to the rest. 

Always glad to have you along! I will be posting more this evening. 

[Jamman54]

56 minutes ago, beshears said:

I am starting to follow along like some of the other posters here. I am in the "thinking" mode of doing the Celebration or the Panorama in February next year with about 7 other family members. This will give me an IDEA of what the Celebration is all about. 🙂

 

48 minutes ago, beshears said:

As I'm following along (I just posted earlier I am in the "thinking" mode of doing the Celebration with 7 other people), the name Havana has been mentioned more than one time. I that a special area for people that have PAID more, or what???

Glad to have you with us, and I hope this review is able to help with any decisions you need to make. You do pay more for a Havana cabin which gives you access to the outside Havana area. Personally, we wouldn't book one of these on the Mardi Gras, Celebration, or the Jubilee. For us, it's a must on the Vista Class ships. The outside Havana area on these ships is much, much nicer! 

[mkcurran]

3 hours ago, beshears said:

I am starting to follow along like some of the other posters here. I am in the "thinking" mode of doing the Celebration or the Panorama in February next year with about 7 other family members. This will give me an IDEA of what the Celebration is all about. 🙂

The Panorama will be cold first day going and last day coming back. I would think the Celebration would offer warmer weather that time of year.

[beshears]

Thank you for the responses to my question about the Havana, and the Panorama ship as well. I DID get my answers that I wanted to know. 🙂