Semi-Live: Venezia Labor Day Cruise 8/31-9/7

[TravelE]

Breakfast bowl with scrambled egg

 

 

Norlander Bread. So good. 
 

 

 

French toast sans bacon

 

[TravelE]

8 hours ago, DeniseTr said:

I've never had a desire to visit Bermuda. 

 

Now I totally want to go there! Thanks for the vicarious tour.

You are welcome. It’s beautiful and the people are very welcoming. 

[ninjacat123]

How’s the weather today in Bermuda? On Pride cruising to you is cloudy and rainy. 🌧️

[TravelE]

39 minutes ago, ninjacat123 said:

How’s the weather today in Bermuda? On Pride cruising to you is cloudy and rainy. 🌧️

It’s clear. But like @Jamman54 said. It’s HOT with the humidity. Being out on the water or in the 💦 helps. 
 

[TravelE]

DH is not feeling great so I took the free tram to the Clocktower Mall. There are some nice shops with Bermuda souvenirs, watercolors, pink sand items, clothing, even perfume. 
 

I think this might be the best place for tshirts. $16-25 and nice quality. 
 

 

 

 

Or you can get the authentic Bermuda suit $$$

 

 

 

[Jamman54]

Sorry to hear that your DH is under the weather. Hope he feels better quickly! 😎

[TravelE]

Just now, Jamman54 said:

Sorry to hear that your DH is under the weather. Hope he feels better quickly! 😎

Thanks. I think it was too much paddle boarding. He might have accidentally fallen off!!

 

 

[DeniseTr]

Pace yourselves. 😅

 

[Jamman54]

1 minute ago, DeniseTr said:

Pace yourselves. 😅

 

Not possible. They are like the Energizer Bunny! 😁

[HxFx]

11 hours ago, TravelE said:

I would rate this excursion 5 out of 5. The crew was very accommodating and helpful plus a ton of fun.

Thanks! I am doing this excursion on day 2 of next week, can't wait!!

[DeniseTr]

Love the "authentic" Bermuda outfit for only $800. For that price, I hope they have a tailored on-site to fit the jacket. 🤑

[Essiesmom]

I believe the price did not include the knee socks, shoes, tie…belt…. EM

[TravelE]

11 minutes ago, DeniseTr said:

Love the "authentic" Bermuda outfit for only $800. For that price, I hope they have a tailored on-site to fit the jacket. 🤑

Right. It was VERY stylish though!

[TravelE]

Besides Davison’s, the Dockyard Pharmacy had really good prices on souvenirs plus beach gear like water shoes and sand toys. Of course they had all kinds of health and beauty items too. 
 

They had a sign outside for Cuban Cigars. I also saw a cigar stand near the Visitor Center by the ferry dock. 
 

 

[TravelE]

I caught the tram back around the Dockyard to the ship. Several Royal Caribbean passengers were hurrying to be back on board by noon. It was 11:50 am 😜. 
 

The best news is that I saw the Restless Native docked. They were undoing the bow line so I ran waving my arms. They let me board and I found my swim shirt. 👕 

 

So excited as I burn easily and a new one would be $50. Celebrating with a 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 3 by TravelE

[Jamman54]

1 minute ago, TravelE said:

I caught the tram back around the Dockyard to the ship. Several Royal Caribbean passengers were hurrying to be back on board by noon. It was 11:50 am 😜. 
 

The best news is that I saw the Restless Native docked. They were undoing the bow line so I ran waving my arms. They let me board and I found my swim shirt. 👕 

 

So excited as I burn easily and a new one would be $50. Celebrating with a 

 

 

 

 

Wow,  that worked out well. Enjoy that beer! 😎

[pohlerbear]

Enjoying the report as we will be on Venezia in October. If you get a chance, can you find out how much a pitcher of margaritas is? I've found the menus for other ships but because this ship doesn't have the tequila bar on lido, no luck.  Thank you! 

[TravelE]

41 minutes ago, pohlerbear said:

Enjoying the report as we will be on Venezia in October. If you get a chance, can you find out how much a pitcher of margaritas is? I've found the menus for other ships but because this ship doesn't have the tequila bar on lido, no luck.  Thank you! 

 

Here you go. We were on Lido so I grabbed the Rococo pool side menu. At the bottom right, it says $44. 
 

[dbkruzr]

Hi, we are really enjoying your review our first time on Venezia will be in January. I have a couple of questions, what is the area in the aft of deck 11 and does the Italian restaurant serve lunch like the other ships? Thanks!

[TravelE]

10 minutes ago, dbkruzr said:

Hi, we are really enjoying your review our first time on Venezia will be in January. I have a couple of questions, what is the area in the aft of deck 11 and does the Italian restaurant serve lunch like the other ships? Thanks!

Thank you!!

 

Deck 11 aft overlooks the pool on Deck 10. I think one side is the smoking area. I’ll double check. We had an earlier discussion about going to the back of the lido buffet to find uncrowded seating. 
 

Deck 5 is the Terrazza area which has lounge chairs and 2 hot tubs. During the day, it is reserved for Terrazza cabins only but open to everyone at night. 

 

 

I answered way more than you asked but thought it might be what you were looking for. 
 

This ship does not have a Pasta Bella area. It has Tomodoro on the Lido Deck which is similar to Blue Iguana. Here is the menu. 

The speciality Italian restaurant Il Viaggio is only open for dinner at an up charge. 
 

 

 

 

BUT there is an Italian meal offered on sea days from 12-2 pm in the main dining room. 
 

 

That menu 

 

 

Did that help?

[dbkruzr]

Thanks so much for all the info. Enjoy the rest of your cruise. We took a year off from cruising due to some health issues but are back to it with 5 booked from Nov-May.

[Crusin Karen]

LOVED the video of your excursion return. I’ve had more than my fair share of rum swizzles at the Swizzle Inn in Hamilton and I can attest to the behavior! 👏👍🤗 Glad you found your shirt! Hope DH is feeling better. 

[#Bluesea]

Following along on your adventure! We will be sailing on the Venezia in May!

[Andoria]

It's been a couple of years since I've sailed Carnival but I will be on this ship in November. I'm bummed about the little cake slices. 

Did you take a yoga class? My cruise will be 9 days long and I will be crippled by the end if I don't do yoga.

[TravelE]

3 hours ago, dbkruzr said:

Thanks so much for all the info. Enjoy the rest of your cruise. We took a year off from cruising due to some health issues but are back to it with 5 booked from Nov-May.

I hope you have a fabulous time on all those cruises. Here’s to your continued good health  🥂!