MotleyCruiser

Beat that!!!!  Lost track of drink count and Muster hasn't happen.

T Minus 1 day and counting.
 
We made it to Miami this morning. 6:01 am non stop filght from San Antonio to Miami went of without a hitch. 
We  Rent a car from budget rent a car because they had the best prices. Obviously because it was an hour long wine to requisition our vehicle. They gave us a Dodge Charger with a hemi engine. Needless to say I'm having a little fun with .
Sticking with the rock and roll v
Thene vacation, we went to a restaurant CO owned by the drummer of Iron Maiden. Rock and Roll Ribs in Coral Springs. Fantastic ribs fantastic beer.
We finally make our way to our hotel the Regency near Miami airport. Come the find out that there is a group ofvairline employees occupying a block of rooms that will not check out till 8:00 p.m.. We are some of the unlucky she'll that had to wait till they leave at 8:00 p.m. and turn around the rooms. Considering my wife got 0 sleep last night we are in the lobby and she is napping on the sofa.
By now I am 7 drinks in and working on the $60 food and beverage credit the hotel gave us. They are also discounting our Room for the night also.
But at the Magic City Casino there is a concert going on the reason we are for going the concert because my wife isn't feeling well and I just don't wanna go.

T Minus 1 day and counting.
 
We made it to Miami this morning. 6:01 am non stop filght from San Antonio to Miami went of without a hitch. 
We  Rent a car from budget rent a car because they had the best prices. Obviously because it was an hour long wine to requisition our vehicle. They gave us a Dodge Charger with a hemi engine. Needless to say I'm having a little fun with .
Sticking with the rock and roll v
Thene vacation, we went to a restaurant CO owned by the drummer of Iron Maiden. Rock and Roll Ribs in Coral Springs. Fantastic ribs fantastic beer.
We finally make our way to our hotel the Regency near Miami airport. Come the find out that there is a group ofvairline employees occupying a block of rooms that will not check out till 8:00 p.m.. We are some of the unlucky she'll that had to wait till they leave at 8:00 p.m. and turn around the rooms. Considering my wife got 0 sleep last night we are in the lobby and she is napping on the sofa.
By now I am 7 drinks in and working on the $60 food and beverage credit the hotel gave us. They are also discounting our Room for the night also.
But at the Magic City Casino there is a concert going on the reason we are for going the concert because my wife isn't feeling well and I just don't wanna go.

T Minus 1 day and counting.
 
We made it to Miami this morning. 6:01 am non stop filght from San Antonio to Miami went of without a hitch. 
We  Rent a car from budget rent a car because they had the best prices. Obviously because it was an hour long wine to requisition our vehicle. They gave us a Dodge Charger with a hemi engine. Needless to say I'm having a little fun with .
Sticking with the rock and roll v
Thene vacation, we went to a restaurant CO owned by the drummer of Iron Maiden. Rock and Roll Ribs in Coral Springs. Fantastic ribs fantastic beer.
We finally make our way to our hotel the Regency near Miami airport. Come the find out that there is a group ofvairline employees occupying a block of rooms that will not check out till 8:00 p.m.. We are some of the unlucky she'll that had to wait till they leave at 8:00 p.m. and turn around the rooms. Considering my wife got 0 sleep last night we are in the lobby and she is napping on the sofa.
By now I am 7 drinks in and working on the $60 food and beverage credit the hotel gave us. They are also discounting our Room for the night also.
But at the Magic City Casino there is a concert going on the reason we are for going the concert because my wife isn't feeling well and I just don't wanna go.

We did Alaska with a 9 month old.  All I can say is go by the babies schedule. Don't force 1000 activities. Our little guy did great. It takes a day or two to acclimated to a new schedule (late dinner, different nap times) Our waiter was awesome as soon as we sat fruit and Mash potatoes and gravy appeared. Yogurt and fruit in the morning was a fav of his too. The picture is Zander at one year

Yeah..it was quite the haul, especially to the front of the ship.  But it was very quiet down that hallway..and the room and balcony are worth it.

Even for younger, older folks !

I've done 12715 on both Harmony and Oasis. Loved the Boardwalk Balcony. People watching and the view. Hated the long walk to the elevator/stairs....and the cabin was 9th from the end! The Aqua Suites must be an unbearable walk for older folks!!!

Only if you can get Jimmy, Robert, and John Paul together. ?

Morning folks!!!
5 days and counting until we take off non-stop from san Antonio Texas to Miami Fl!!!
Last night we receive THEE email everyone has been waiting for!!!  Special Drink Packages and the SCHEDULE for our 5 days of debauchery.
 
I'll start with the supposed drink package. $319.00 for 25 vouchers for any beer, wine or cocktail under $13.00 A HORRIBEL DEAL AT $12.80 A DRINK.  NO BUENO. So, not drink package for us.  RCCL is not offering the Unlimited Pack that traditional cruises offer...THEY'D LOSE THEIR SHORTS!!
 
Next, the schedule.  I am going to try to to attach it here. Not sure if I can, but I have highlighted the shows I am going to try to go see.  Looks like 56 events I am shooting for.
 
More to follow
https://monstersofrockcruise.com/welcome-aboard/
2019-MORC-Schedule_(002).pdf

@MotleyCruiser  We got the Mariner warmed up for you last week. Royal did have the regular drink packages available for the On the Blue  cruise. So many day drinkers. It was hilarious to watch.
Hope you have the best time!

I love the Solarium on Brilliance 

As an update, here's what I've pre-booked for this sailing. I usually wait to pre-book most purchases until the particular sailing I'm going on is my next sailing.  Call me crazy, but most pre-cruise purchases don't usually sell out and for budgetary reasons, I prefer to give myself more time to split up my purchases.
Here's what I've got so far:
Voom internet package
Do I need to explain this purchase?

Deluxe Beverage Package
I'm the world's biggest flip-flopper on deciding if a drink package makes sense for me.  I seem to buy it every other sailing.
Ultimately I purchased it because no kids with us on this sailing and pre-purchasing means being able to budget my drinks far more effectively.

Cozumel
We've looked at a few different options for what to do here but have not settled on anything. Since Brilliance will be one of two ships in port (along with the Carnival Valor), I'm not too worried about anything booking up.
My wife reminds me that since we have the drink package, we would be better off visiting a spot like Paradise Beach rather than investing in an all-inclusive.

26 degrees celsius is 78.8 degrees Fahrenheit. Thank-you Alexa!

Morning folks!!!
5 days and counting until we take off non-stop from san Antonio Texas to Miami Fl!!!
Last night we receive THEE email everyone has been waiting for!!!  Special Drink Packages and the SCHEDULE for our 5 days of debauchery.
 
I'll start with the supposed drink package. $319.00 for 25 vouchers for any beer, wine or cocktail under $13.00 A HORRIBEL DEAL AT $12.80 A DRINK.  NO BUENO. So, not drink package for us.  RCCL is not offering the Unlimited Pack that traditional cruises offer...THEY'D LOSE THEIR SHORTS!!
 
Next, the schedule.  I am going to try to to attach it here. Not sure if I can, but I have highlighted the shows I am going to try to go see.  Looks like 56 events I am shooting for.
 
More to follow
https://monstersofrockcruise.com/welcome-aboard/
2019-MORC-Schedule_(002).pdf

Here ya go: The Wildhearts are an English rock group, formed in 1989 in Newcastle upon Tyne. The band's sound is a mixture of hard rock and melodic pop music, often described in the music press as combining influences as diverse as The Beatles and 1980s-era Metallica. Wikipedia
Definitely a heavy metal band, just Google and listen......not for me. 

A little more background information on the MORC!
There are different levels of accommodations on the Monster of Rock Cruise. You have your the standard, let's call it General Admission, cabin. This get you your cabin, access to all music shows, food, and the ports of call (Ocho Rios and Labadie) for 5 nights. 
My wife attended her fist MORC in this capacity (I took a new job and had to back out) She loved it so much BUT insisted the that we do VIP.  VIP comes in two levels Silver and Gold!  we opted for Silver in 2014 -2017. For 2 I think it ran $2,300ish EACH and was a Jr Suite no roommates.
▶ SILVER VIP – Spacious Balconies, Junior Suites and Ocean View Panoramic Suites (click to open for details)
We did the Silver
Monsters of Rock Cruise SILVER VIP Amenities include:
Spacious Balcony, Junior Suite or Ocean View Panoramic Suite (based on type of cabin booked) 2nd Priority VIP Entry to the main theatre and other select venues<<<front and center, baby!! 2nd Priority VIP Entry to all Photo Experiences <<<ALL BANDS VIP Cocktail Hour and Mingle<<<IF YOU CAN FIND IT...LOL Monsters of Rock Cruise VIP Gifts<<<<TYPICALL A TOTE AND A PLAQUE Monsters of Rock Cruise VIP Credentials<<<Backstage looking pass on a basic lanyard  
Monsters of Rock Cruise SILVER VIP Amenities include:
Spacious Balcony, Junior Suite or Ocean View Panoramic Suite (based on type of cabin booked) 2nd Priority VIP Entry to the main theatre and other select venues 2nd Priority VIP Entry to all Photo Experiences VIP Cocktail Hour and Mingle Monsters of Rock Cruise VIP Gifts Monsters of Rock Cruise VIP Credentials ▶ VIP GOLD – Grand Suites, Grand Suites – 2 Bedrooms, Owner’s Suites and Royal Suite (click to open for details)
This year we have a Grand Suite (FORMALLY THE ROYAL FAMILY SUITE) Deck 9 cabin 9496
Monsters of Rock Cruise GOLD VIP Amenities include:
Grand Suite, Two Bedroom Grand Suite, Owner’s Suite or Royal Suite (based on type of cabin booked) 1st Priority VIP Entry to the main theatre and other select venues 1st Priority VIP Entry to all Photo Experiences VIP Cocktail Hour and Mingle Monsters of Rock Cruise VIP Gifts Monsters of Rock Cruise VIP Credentials Sorry for being lame and doing the Copy & Paste thing.
OK, with us having such a large suite we took on some friends and one or two strangers to fill the cabin and get the best deal. There will be EIGHT of us in this cabin (Last year we had 4 in this same category...it was great). Of course, I have some reservations about this but who cares. I will drink a lot and not be around much...PLUS since we initiated the "getting the suite" so we'll be taking the "Master" bedroom are, which is kinda open to the common area...but we're in our early 50 and won't be going too crazy anyway. #FamousLastWords
The cabin is a two bed two bath.  One bathroom is like the basic baths in traditional cabin, Bank Tube shower sink and the sh!#$er and the other is what you expect to see in a suite...marble, full tub... but both have the upgrade amenities... shampoo etc.  Huge balcony...I would guess 10 foot by 20 foot? the second bedroom is small and sleeps 4 two on the split Royal King and two pull down bunks...Like I mentioned earlier we are ALL in our early 50's and CPAP crazmo.  I'd hate to have to be on a top bunk. #GettingOld   Common living area has a larger flat screen TVs (WASHY WASHY CHANNEL)(as does the master) and large built in storage are chairs and a sofa. definitely NOT seating for 8.
More later
11 days and counting!!
 

A little more background information on the MORC!
There are different levels of accommodations on the Monster of Rock Cruise. You have your the standard, let's call it General Admission, cabin. This get you your cabin, access to all music shows, food, and the ports of call (Ocho Rios and Labadie) for 5 nights. 
My wife attended her fist MORC in this capacity (I took a new job and had to back out) She loved it so much BUT insisted the that we do VIP.  VIP comes in two levels Silver and Gold!  we opted for Silver in 2014 -2017. For 2 I think it ran $2,300ish EACH and was a Jr Suite no roommates.
▶ SILVER VIP – Spacious Balconies, Junior Suites and Ocean View Panoramic Suites (click to open for details)
We did the Silver
Monsters of Rock Cruise SILVER VIP Amenities include:
Spacious Balcony, Junior Suite or Ocean View Panoramic Suite (based on type of cabin booked) 2nd Priority VIP Entry to the main theatre and other select venues<<<front and center, baby!! 2nd Priority VIP Entry to all Photo Experiences <<<ALL BANDS VIP Cocktail Hour and Mingle<<<IF YOU CAN FIND IT...LOL Monsters of Rock Cruise VIP Gifts<<<<TYPICALL A TOTE AND A PLAQUE Monsters of Rock Cruise VIP Credentials<<<Backstage looking pass on a basic lanyard  
Monsters of Rock Cruise SILVER VIP Amenities include:
Spacious Balcony, Junior Suite or Ocean View Panoramic Suite (based on type of cabin booked) 2nd Priority VIP Entry to the main theatre and other select venues 2nd Priority VIP Entry to all Photo Experiences VIP Cocktail Hour and Mingle Monsters of Rock Cruise VIP Gifts Monsters of Rock Cruise VIP Credentials ▶ VIP GOLD – Grand Suites, Grand Suites – 2 Bedrooms, Owner’s Suites and Royal Suite (click to open for details)
This year we have a Grand Suite (FORMALLY THE ROYAL FAMILY SUITE) Deck 9 cabin 9496
Monsters of Rock Cruise GOLD VIP Amenities include:
Grand Suite, Two Bedroom Grand Suite, Owner’s Suite or Royal Suite (based on type of cabin booked) 1st Priority VIP Entry to the main theatre and other select venues 1st Priority VIP Entry to all Photo Experiences VIP Cocktail Hour and Mingle Monsters of Rock Cruise VIP Gifts Monsters of Rock Cruise VIP Credentials Sorry for being lame and doing the Copy & Paste thing.
OK, with us having such a large suite we took on some friends and one or two strangers to fill the cabin and get the best deal. There will be EIGHT of us in this cabin (Last year we had 4 in this same category...it was great). Of course, I have some reservations about this but who cares. I will drink a lot and not be around much...PLUS since we initiated the "getting the suite" so we'll be taking the "Master" bedroom are, which is kinda open to the common area...but we're in our early 50 and won't be going too crazy anyway. #FamousLastWords
The cabin is a two bed two bath.  One bathroom is like the basic baths in traditional cabin, Bank Tube shower sink and the sh!#$er and the other is what you expect to see in a suite...marble, full tub... but both have the upgrade amenities... shampoo etc.  Huge balcony...I would guess 10 foot by 20 foot? the second bedroom is small and sleeps 4 two on the split Royal King and two pull down bunks...Like I mentioned earlier we are ALL in our early 50's and CPAP crazmo.  I'd hate to have to be on a top bunk. #GettingOld   Common living area has a larger flat screen TVs (WASHY WASHY CHANNEL)(as does the master) and large built in storage are chairs and a sofa. definitely NOT seating for 8.
More later
11 days and counting!!
 

A little more background information on the MORC!
There are different levels of accommodations on the Monster of Rock Cruise. You have your the standard, let's call it General Admission, cabin. This get you your cabin, access to all music shows, food, and the ports of call (Ocho Rios and Labadie) for 5 nights. 
My wife attended her fist MORC in this capacity (I took a new job and had to back out) She loved it so much BUT insisted the that we do VIP.  VIP comes in two levels Silver and Gold!  we opted for Silver in 2014 -2017. For 2 I think it ran $2,300ish EACH and was a Jr Suite no roommates.
▶ SILVER VIP – Spacious Balconies, Junior Suites and Ocean View Panoramic Suites (click to open for details)
We did the Silver
Monsters of Rock Cruise SILVER VIP Amenities include:
Spacious Balcony, Junior Suite or Ocean View Panoramic Suite (based on type of cabin booked) 2nd Priority VIP Entry to the main theatre and other select venues<<<front and center, baby!! 2nd Priority VIP Entry to all Photo Experiences <<<ALL BANDS VIP Cocktail Hour and Mingle<<<IF YOU CAN FIND IT...LOL Monsters of Rock Cruise VIP Gifts<<<<TYPICALL A TOTE AND A PLAQUE Monsters of Rock Cruise VIP Credentials<<<Backstage looking pass on a basic lanyard  
Monsters of Rock Cruise SILVER VIP Amenities include:
Spacious Balcony, Junior Suite or Ocean View Panoramic Suite (based on type of cabin booked) 2nd Priority VIP Entry to the main theatre and other select venues 2nd Priority VIP Entry to all Photo Experiences VIP Cocktail Hour and Mingle Monsters of Rock Cruise VIP Gifts Monsters of Rock Cruise VIP Credentials ▶ VIP GOLD – Grand Suites, Grand Suites – 2 Bedrooms, Owner’s Suites and Royal Suite (click to open for details)
This year we have a Grand Suite (FORMALLY THE ROYAL FAMILY SUITE) Deck 9 cabin 9496
Monsters of Rock Cruise GOLD VIP Amenities include:
Grand Suite, Two Bedroom Grand Suite, Owner’s Suite or Royal Suite (based on type of cabin booked) 1st Priority VIP Entry to the main theatre and other select venues 1st Priority VIP Entry to all Photo Experiences VIP Cocktail Hour and Mingle Monsters of Rock Cruise VIP Gifts Monsters of Rock Cruise VIP Credentials Sorry for being lame and doing the Copy & Paste thing.
OK, with us having such a large suite we took on some friends and one or two strangers to fill the cabin and get the best deal. There will be EIGHT of us in this cabin (Last year we had 4 in this same category...it was great). Of course, I have some reservations about this but who cares. I will drink a lot and not be around much...PLUS since we initiated the "getting the suite" so we'll be taking the "Master" bedroom are, which is kinda open to the common area...but we're in our early 50 and won't be going too crazy anyway. #FamousLastWords
The cabin is a two bed two bath.  One bathroom is like the basic baths in traditional cabin, Bank Tube shower sink and the sh!#$er and the other is what you expect to see in a suite...marble, full tub... but both have the upgrade amenities... shampoo etc.  Huge balcony...I would guess 10 foot by 20 foot? the second bedroom is small and sleeps 4 two on the split Royal King and two pull down bunks...Like I mentioned earlier we are ALL in our early 50's and CPAP crazmo.  I'd hate to have to be on a top bunk. #GettingOld   Common living area has a larger flat screen TVs (WASHY WASHY CHANNEL)(as does the master) and large built in storage are chairs and a sofa. definitely NOT seating for 8.
More later
11 days and counting!!
 

Spoiler alert, the Rams lost!

A little more background information on the MORC!
There are different levels of accommodations on the Monster of Rock Cruise. You have your the standard, let's call it General Admission, cabin. This get you your cabin, access to all music shows, food, and the ports of call (Ocho Rios and Labadie) for 5 nights. 
My wife attended her fist MORC in this capacity (I took a new job and had to back out) She loved it so much BUT insisted the that we do VIP.  VIP comes in two levels Silver and Gold!  we opted for Silver in 2014 -2017. For 2 I think it ran $2,300ish EACH and was a Jr Suite no roommates.
▶ SILVER VIP – Spacious Balconies, Junior Suites and Ocean View Panoramic Suites (click to open for details)
We did the Silver
Monsters of Rock Cruise SILVER VIP Amenities include:
Spacious Balcony, Junior Suite or Ocean View Panoramic Suite (based on type of cabin booked) 2nd Priority VIP Entry to the main theatre and other select venues<<<front and center, baby!! 2nd Priority VIP Entry to all Photo Experiences <<<ALL BANDS VIP Cocktail Hour and Mingle<<<IF YOU CAN FIND IT...LOL Monsters of Rock Cruise VIP Gifts<<<<TYPICALL A TOTE AND A PLAQUE Monsters of Rock Cruise VIP Credentials<<<Backstage looking pass on a basic lanyard  
Monsters of Rock Cruise SILVER VIP Amenities include:
Spacious Balcony, Junior Suite or Ocean View Panoramic Suite (based on type of cabin booked) 2nd Priority VIP Entry to the main theatre and other select venues 2nd Priority VIP Entry to all Photo Experiences VIP Cocktail Hour and Mingle Monsters of Rock Cruise VIP Gifts Monsters of Rock Cruise VIP Credentials ▶ VIP GOLD – Grand Suites, Grand Suites – 2 Bedrooms, Owner’s Suites and Royal Suite (click to open for details)
This year we have a Grand Suite (FORMALLY THE ROYAL FAMILY SUITE) Deck 9 cabin 9496
Monsters of Rock Cruise GOLD VIP Amenities include:
Grand Suite, Two Bedroom Grand Suite, Owner’s Suite or Royal Suite (based on type of cabin booked) 1st Priority VIP Entry to the main theatre and other select venues 1st Priority VIP Entry to all Photo Experiences VIP Cocktail Hour and Mingle Monsters of Rock Cruise VIP Gifts Monsters of Rock Cruise VIP Credentials Sorry for being lame and doing the Copy & Paste thing.
OK, with us having such a large suite we took on some friends and one or two strangers to fill the cabin and get the best deal. There will be EIGHT of us in this cabin (Last year we had 4 in this same category...it was great). Of course, I have some reservations about this but who cares. I will drink a lot and not be around much...PLUS since we initiated the "getting the suite" so we'll be taking the "Master" bedroom are, which is kinda open to the common area...but we're in our early 50 and won't be going too crazy anyway. #FamousLastWords
The cabin is a two bed two bath.  One bathroom is like the basic baths in traditional cabin, Bank Tube shower sink and the sh!#$er and the other is what you expect to see in a suite...marble, full tub... but both have the upgrade amenities... shampoo etc.  Huge balcony...I would guess 10 foot by 20 foot? the second bedroom is small and sleeps 4 two on the split Royal King and two pull down bunks...Like I mentioned earlier we are ALL in our early 50's and CPAP crazmo.  I'd hate to have to be on a top bunk. #GettingOld   Common living area has a larger flat screen TVs (WASHY WASHY CHANNEL)(as does the master) and large built in storage are chairs and a sofa. definitely NOT seating for 8.
More later
11 days and counting!!
 

I've heard of others having this sensation. Years ago I'd feel like I was on the ship after being back home in the shower or in bed, but never to the point of falling down.

Howdy folks!!
 
It is that time of year for our annual trek to Miami for the Monsters of Rock Cruise out of Miami Florida. In past years the event has been held on Brilliance and Navigator. This year it was originally sold as being on the Navigator again, BUT shortly after booking opened it was changed to the newly refurbished Mariner Of The Seas!!
 
This year, like in years past, the cruise will be a 5 day action pack event featuring over 40 bands and solo acts from the heyday of hard rockin' 1980's
 
Itinerary is
Day -2  Pre-cruise party at magic City Casino, Miami, Fl.... Bands to be announced
Day -1 Pre-cruise party at magic City Casino, Miami, Fl.... Bands to be announced<<<<<<<we are arriving this day!!
DAy1 Miami, Fl
Day 2  Day at Sea
Day 3 Ocho Rios Jamaica 8am - 5pm
Day 4 Private Isla of Labadee 10am - 6pm  -  band to be announced
Day 5 Day at Sea
 
 
acts onboard the ship!!
Tesla
Tom Keifer of Cinderella
EXTREME
Queensryche
Saxon
Skid Row
U.D.O
Y&T
VIXEN
KIX
KINGS X
RICKIE KOTZEN
DANGER DANGER
NELSON
D-A-D
THE QUIREBOYS
FASTER PUSSYCAT
PAT TRAVERS BAND
PINK CREAM 69
THE WILDHEARTS
ECLIPSE
SOTO
ROSE TATTOO
JOHN CORABI
VAIN
BULLETBOYS
BLCK N BLUE
KIP WIND=GER
Tora Tora
killer dwarfs
Brighton Rocks
tuff
MIKE TRAMP of white Lion
FEMME FETALE
LIES, DECIET, & TREACHERY
JETBOY
MITCH MALLOY
MICHAEL GRANT AND THE ASSASSINS
MATCH 22 GUS G
JOEL HOKSTRA - TSO
NEIL ZAZA
TONY MACALPINE
HOSTED BY EDDIE TRUNK LUC CARL, NIKKI BLACK, DON JAMIESON, & JIM FLORENTINE
 
This will be a live/not-so-live blog about this crazy vacation crammed in to 5 days.
 
More to come...
 

My prediction came true and scores of people with tagged luggage put out the night before left during self-assist time.  They had to exit through customs and wait outside 1 to 2 hours when luggage would be offloaded and only then could they re-enter the terminal to find their bags and clear customs again.  Some people just don't listen and think they know better. 
So rather than sitting comfortably in the theater or another venue they got to stand outside the terminal and wait, and wait, and wait.
I booked a late flight to save money.  I've pushed my luck several times with early flights but got really lucky on this one.  

I did!  Arrived at airport st 5:52pm and made my 6:30 flight.  Luggage made it too!
They had a crane on the dock getting ready to lift the stage onto the pool deck.  That was going to take a while.