LIVE from the Celebration 1/14-1/21…

[KmomChicago]

4 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

Thanks. Someone that also sails on Royal has said that some of the food is better on Carnival.  Didn’t know if this was include in the cruise price.

I think the food quality is comparable overall; the more food venues available included in the fare, the better overall for me, which gives Carnival an edge on older ships because they always have at minimum, MDR, buffet, Guys Burger, Blue Iguana, Deli, and pizza.
 

Oddly on a lot of RCI ships they have only MDR, buffet, and Promenade or Park cafe. However I felt the variety and quality at the buffet was outstanding and ate almost every meal there on Adventure of the Seas.
 

Oasis of the Seas was the best cruise food I ever had and Mardi Gras close second because they both had so many interesting and scrumptious included options. 
 

[Stallion]

[purpleally]

2 hours ago, Jamman54 said:

Rooting for your Bucs Megan!! 

 

Though I predict a Ravens / 49'ers Super Bowl. 

LIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[MeganGC1983]

Oh wow what a game! Just made it home. It’s been sleeting the majority of the way. Gotta grab the kids. I’ll post a recap tomorrow. 

[MeganGC1983]

8 hours ago, JandPB said:

This was another fun trip. Thanks for all you do to make it an enjoyable read. Can’t wait for your thoughts of your next adventure since our wonderful TA has us on the same itinerary 2 weeks after. Basketball season can’t end soon enough. It’s been a struggle. 😂

I hear she’s amazing! 😆

[MeganGC1983]

8 hours ago, sid_9169 said:

What the heck is a "dry brush"?...

It’s a horse hair brush that clears toxins. 

[MeganGC1983]

6 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

So everyone picks up the time frame they want?

Yes unless you self disembark carrying off your own luggage, then it’s by muster station. 

[MeganGC1983]

6 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

Is that a lobster roll? If so, do you have to pay for it or is it free?

It is and that was $18. 

[MeganGC1983]

6 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

Do they always give the same thing or is there a list you can pick from?

They rotate. Last time was a fanny pack. 

[Sherry84]

9 minutes ago, MeganGC1983 said:

Oh wow what a game! Just made it home. It’s been sleeting the majority of the way. Gotta grab the kids. I’ll post a recap tomorrow. 

Glad you made it home safe! Looking forward to your final thoughts. 

[MeganGC1983]

2 hours ago, IntrepidFromDC said:

Kinda casts a whole new light on "Megan Thee Stallion"

Dead. So funny. 

[cellfree]

54 minutes ago, KmomChicago said:

I think the food quality is comparable overall; the more food venues available included in the fare, the better overall for me, which gives Carnival an edge on older ships because they always have at minimum, MDR, buffet, Guys Burger, Blue Iguana, Deli, and pizza.
 

Oddly on a lot of RCI ships they have only MDR, buffet, and Promenade or Park cafe. However I felt the variety and quality at the buffet was outstanding and ate almost every meal there on Adventure of the Seas.
 

Oasis of the Seas was the best cruise food I ever had and Mardi Gras close second because they both had so many interesting and scrumptious included options. 
 

Have been on 26 Carnival cruises and had not cruised Royal for 20+ years until this past December. For me, food at dinnertime in Main Dining Room is comparable. Definitely think Carnival’s breakfast and brunch in Main Dining Room is superior, more variety, more uniqueness. Also partial to Carnival’s Blue Iguana and Deli and pizza.

[MeganGC1983]

Also, found out on the ride home that Joe from Joe’s Conch Shack passed away today. RIP 😞

[pretty princess]

Welcome home!  Thankyou for the entertaining live review!

[Cruisercl]

@MeganGC1983 etc. al., huge congrats on the inaugural Tribe cruise!

I enjoyed every minute of this review from all who had input but of course mostly the Travel Director, @MeganGC1983. You are a rockstar!! 

Hope all had safe trips home. 😊

 

[MeganGC1983]

And it’s a winter weather day tomorrow… no school for the kids. 

[MeganGC1983]

If you know, you know. One of my “cousins” stayed on. Perhaps the ship needs me. 

[ReneeFLL]

6 hours ago, KmomChicago said:

I think the food quality is comparable overall; the more food venues available included in the fare, the better overall for me, which gives Carnival an edge on older ships because they always have at minimum, MDR, buffet, Guys Burger, Blue Iguana, Deli, and pizza.
 

Oddly on a lot of RCI ships they have only MDR, buffet, and Promenade or Park cafe. However I felt the variety and quality at the buffet was outstanding and ate almost every meal there on Adventure of the Seas.
 

Oasis of the Seas was the best cruise food I ever had and Mardi Gras close second because they both had so many interesting and scrumptious included options. 
 

Thanks for the info.

[ReneeFLL]

5 hours ago, MeganGC1983 said:

Yes unless you self disembark carrying off your own luggage, then it’s by muster station. 

That’s interesting. I’ve never seen that before, but I haven’t been on Carnival either. I like the idea.

 

Edited January 22 by ReneeFLL

[ReneeFLL]

5 hours ago, MeganGC1983 said:

They rotate. Last time was a fanny pack. 

Thanks.

[ReneeFLL]

5 hours ago, MeganGC1983 said:

It is and that was $18. 

Was it very good?

[ReneeFLL]

5 hours ago, MeganGC1983 said:

Also, found out on the ride home that Joe from Joe’s Conch Shack passed away today. RIP 😞

How sad. Condolences to his family.

[300dtc]

Thanks Megan for another action packed Live! It was great reading while we were stuck inside in our current artic conditions. Can’t wait to see what is next..

 

Cheers, Maryann

[marsh-angler]

Thanks for bring us along! As usual it seems there was fun times by all. Sorry about them Buc's.

[MeganGC1983]

10 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

Was it very good?

I really liked it but I’m an equal opportunity lobster roll eater. I love both mayo and butter based rolls.