Day 22: 11/18/23 At Sea
After breakfast, we sat around the pool area and relaxed. Right before lunch, it started pouring down rain, so we went inside to wait for lunch to start. After lunch, we relaxed in our cabin until dinner. We watched Westworld on TV which was an old movie but still good. After dinner at the buffet, we went to the show featuring the magician, Juan Alvarez again. Then we had some cappuccino and visited with Jeff and Holly from Colorado/Mexico. We had to turn our clocks back an hour so we should be back on Eastern Time in the morning.
Day 23: 11/19/23 At Sea
After breakfast, we sat around the pool area until lunchtime and relaxed. After lunch, we went to the port talk about Miami, and it was very nice. After that, we went back to the cabin and relaxed until dinner. After dinner at the buffet, we went to the show, Circus Story featuring the international dancers and singers. The show was the best one we’ve seen! The costumes and the acts were wonderful. I’m so glad we went to see it.
Day 24: 11/20/23 Miami
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Since we planned on staying on the ship, we had to meet in the dining room on deck 6 in order to go through customs. They took us off the ship around 10:20 and we got back on the ship by 11. Even though we had our passports, we never had to show them to anyone. After lunch, we sat out by the pool and had some beers. We were really surprised when they said they were out of Miller Lite by 2:30 in the afternoon! We ended up going to another bar on Deck 5 and was able to get some Miller Lite. The ship is full and it has been crazy all day. The bars are so busy, and the crew is working hard. We went to the dining room for dinner, and I had a NY strip which was wonderful! It was the best meal I’ve had on the ship. After dinner, we had a cappuccino before going to the show. The show, Legends of Rock, featured the singers and the dancers. It was a great show!
Day 25: 11/21/23 Nassau
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We didn’t get off the ship and after breakfast, we just relaxed on the pool deck. For lunch, we ate at the Oriental Plaza restaurant and we each had the “Asian Dining Experience” ($34), complimentary for Diamond members. When we got back to our cabin, I was surprised to see a note that they changed our dining assignment as requested from our assigned table with a great server to My Choice Dining. When I called to tell them that we didn’t request a change, the man at guest services kept telling me that this was a better choice because we could go to early seating. I kept trying to tell him that we had been assigned to early seating like we wanted but I finally gave up since we were only here for 2 more days. We relaxed in the cabin until it was time to go to dinner. After dinner, we stopped and had some cappuccinos before going to the show. The show featured the comedian, Matt Wright. Before the show, the Captain presented his senior officers and heads of departments.
Day 26: 11/22/23 Ocean Cay
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We arrived in Ocean Cay (MSC’s Private Island) and got off the ship around 9:15. We got our favorite spot at the beach near a big sea grape tree with lots of shade. Then we got in the water which was a little cold at first but once you got used to it, it was comfortable. We met a family from Delaware (dad was from Panama and mom was from Peru). We finally got out and sat in the shade drinking Miller Lites. Sam (born in Lebanon; and from Montreal, Canada) sat near us and we visited all day. He has been on the ship as long as we have. Around lunchtime, I stopped at the food truck and got us some French fries. They were good but the ketchup gave Don heartburn so he stayed away from the ketchup. I went in the water one more time but then just stayed in the shade in all day. Around 3pm, the wind picked up and the water got a little rougher so by 3:30, we headed back to the ship. After cleaning up, we had some cappuccino before dinner. After dinner, we went back to the cabin. We were so tired that I told the housekeeper that she didn’t need to clean our room for the evening because we were going to bed early.
Day 27: 11/23/23 At Sea – Happy Thanksgiving!
After breakfast, we sat on the deck and watched the activities around the pool. Before lunch we got cappuccinos. After lunch, we went to the shops and bought a magnet. Then we went back to the cabin and packed our suitcases. Veronica, our housekeeper, had to go get our luggage tags. After packing we watched Lassie, National Velvet, and Chitty Bang Bang. During National Velvet, they announced that there was a medical emergency. A helicopter evacuation was going to take place and all open decks would be closed. Those with balcony cabins had to keep their doors closed and stay inside. After dinner, we went back to the cabin to watch TV until bedtime/
Day 28: 11/24/23 Miami
We had to meet in the theater at 8:10 (Diamond members) but we didn't get off the ship until around 8:45. Going through customs was easy because they were using facial recognition. When we walked outside, I texted Bob and he was in the parking lot right across the street. There was a fatal accident on I-95 and traffic was a nightmare. We stopped around 10:30 to eat at Bass Pro Shop.
Things I’ve Learned
- I don’t like 4-day cruises. The guests act too crazy. Maybe because it is cheaper and attracts a younger crowd and I’m getting too old for that.
- I’m not a big fan of sushi.
- The hotel director is over 85% of the ship’s crew!
- A month on a cruise ship is long enough for me. I don’t know how the officers and crew can stand a contract that lasts for 6-10 months!
- If you wear a thong bathing suit, you need to work on making your butt cheeks tight before wearing one. It doesn’t matter what size you are.
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Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Original photo by Pat Hensley
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