Karahvacatimes Posted February 21, 2019 Report Posted February 21, 2019 First off because its the most important thing today ...... Its Single Digit Dance Day!! And now for something completely new, from me that is! A Live Blog (or as live as I can make it) from our 7 night sailing on Symphony of the Seas, March 2-9 with stops in Nassau, St Thomas, and St Kitts/Nevis. Just a little background info to get you as close to as excited as I am!! We booked this cruise in July 2017 at NextCruise on Anthem of the Seas! Anthem was the first cruise we had taken in 15 years!! h Symphony was still being built and we were stoked to book our first Oasis Class Ship. I have 9 more days to to tell you all about the rest of the firsts for this cruise so "Come aboard, we're expecting you!" Just, you know, a little larger.... Matt, Lovetocruise2002, Wilson and 8 others 6 5 Quote
BrandonOwen Posted February 21, 2019 Report Posted February 21, 2019 Have an awesome cruise. I could never do a Live (or almost live) BLOG! Karahvacatimes 1 Quote
WannaCruise Posted February 21, 2019 Report Posted February 21, 2019 Take good care of her. We're on right after you. Enjoy your cruise! Karahvacatimes 1 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Posted February 21, 2019 Have a great sailing @Karahvacatimes! And your blog brought out the great @BrandonOwen! Would it be too much to hope for a @Big Dawg Ron sighting too?? BrandonOwen 1 Quote
Karahvacatimes Posted February 22, 2019 Author Report Posted February 22, 2019 33 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Have a great sailing @Karahvacatimes! And your blog brought out the great @BrandonOwen! Would it be too much to hope for a @Big Dawg Ron sighting too?? @Big Dawg Ron will only show up after I fix this mess bc that’s what family is for! JLMoran and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote
Karahvacatimes Posted February 22, 2019 Author Report Posted February 22, 2019 1 hour ago, WannaCruise said: Take good care of her. We're on right after you. Enjoy your cruise! I certainly will WannaCruise 1 Quote
Matt Posted February 22, 2019 Report Posted February 22, 2019 Woooo! Live blog time with @Karahvacatimes Karahvacatimes 1 Quote
Karahvacatimes Posted February 22, 2019 Author Report Posted February 22, 2019 As I mentioned previously, this will be our first sailing on an Oasis class ship! So I guess as they say “go big or go home!” We had heard so many wonderful things about Harmony and with the addition of new venues ( PlayMakers, Hooked, el loco fresh etc.) we are positive we’ve made the right choice! Photo credit-Cruise Life Rick I have sailed on Vision, Radiance, Voyager, and Quantam classes. For me each class has its own sparkle and shine! Overall I do see myself as a big ship girl and I am looking forward to being on a ship with a Promenade again! Because we have never sailed on an Oasis class ship, we chose to do another first. No, not a “sweet” suite as my title might suggest, but rather a category 2J Central park balcony located on deck 11. Big thanks to @Matt for letting us all in on the larger Central Park balconies as we were able to snag one! Photo credits-Luis Ortega We will be enjoying the perks of lunch at Jamie’s and a nice bottle of wine that are included with the CPB stateroom . We have never stayed in a balcony that does not overlook the ocean and we are still not entirely sure about our decision but know it will not make or break our cruise! I am really looking forward to sitting on the balcony at night looking at the beauty that is central park! I will end today’s post with a pretty significant first for us..... My husband and I will be cruising completely alone! No kids, no family, no friends! This is US... Someone is..... And the other.... Those who know me well know which one I am! @BrandonOwen @Big Dawg Ron @Wilson ellcee, Lovetocruise2002, Sweety and 8 others 10 1 Quote
Guy Gadwa Posted February 22, 2019 Report Posted February 22, 2019 Following. Have a great cruise! Karahvacatimes 1 Quote
Karahvacatimes Posted February 22, 2019 Author Report Posted February 22, 2019 39 minutes ago, Guy Gadwa said: Following. Have a great cruise! Thank you!! Quote
Laurac22 Posted February 22, 2019 Report Posted February 22, 2019 Off to a great start my friend!! Excited to follow along! Karahvacatimes 1 Quote
Karahvacatimes Posted February 22, 2019 Author Report Posted February 22, 2019 Just now, Laurac22 said: Off to a great start my friend!! Excited to follow along! Thanks friend! Quote
Rede411 Posted February 22, 2019 Report Posted February 22, 2019 Can't wait for daily updates! Looking forward to see how this compares to an ocean balcony ;) Karahvacatimes 1 Quote
Big Dawg Ron Posted February 22, 2019 Report Posted February 22, 2019 I hear I’ve been summoned by the one and only @Lovetocruise2002 it will be fun to follow along once you actually start sailing @Karahvacatimes BrandonOwen, Lovetocruise2002 and Karahvacatimes 3 Quote
Karahvacatimes Posted February 22, 2019 Author Report Posted February 22, 2019 9 minutes ago, Big Dawg Ron said: I hear I’ve been summoned by the one and only @Lovetocruise2002 it will be fun to follow along once you actually start sailing @Karahvacatimes I’ll be sure to tag you if/when that happens! I know how bored you will be taking care of my kid with the broken leg! . You wouldn’t believe how many people have volunteered your services!!! BrandonOwen 1 Quote
Matt Posted February 22, 2019 Report Posted February 22, 2019 @twangsterthere has been another BDR sighting Lovetocruise2002 and twangster 1 1 Quote
KathyC Posted February 22, 2019 Report Posted February 22, 2019 Wow Karah! You're bringing everyone here to party! I can't wait to follow along with you! Quote
BrandonOwen Posted February 26, 2019 Report Posted February 26, 2019 On 2/22/2019 at 4:00 PM, Karahvacatimes said: I’ll be sure to tag you if/when that happens! I know how bored you will be taking care of my kid with the broken leg! . You wouldn’t believe how many people have volunteered your services!!! Wait! @Big Dawg Ron is you Nanny? Oh my! We may need a Live Blog from BDR! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote
Karahvacatimes Posted February 26, 2019 Author Report Posted February 26, 2019 2 hours ago, BrandonOwen said: Wait! @Big Dawg Ron is you Nanny? Oh my! We may need a Live Blog from BDR! I would never do that to my children although they do “Uncle Ron” BrandonOwen 1 Quote
PRC Posted February 26, 2019 Report Posted February 26, 2019 Been soooooo long since I've been here... looking forward to following along Karah! BrandonOwen, Lovetocruise2002 and Karahvacatimes 1 1 1 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 26, 2019 Report Posted February 26, 2019 Whoa! This blog is really bring all sort of people out of the woodwork! BrandonOwen and Mindybrite 2 Quote
Karahvacatimes Posted February 26, 2019 Author Report Posted February 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Whoa! This blog is really bring all sort of people out of the woodwork! To be sincere or to be funny...??? Ive got friends in “Low” places . But seriously, love you all and thank you all for following along!!! BrandonOwen, Lovetocruise2002 and Laurac22 3 Quote
PRC Posted February 26, 2019 Report Posted February 26, 2019 Not "low" places Karah...just "well grounded" JLMoran, Karahvacatimes, Rede411 and 1 other 4 Quote
Karahvacatimes Posted February 26, 2019 Author Report Posted February 26, 2019 @PRC Ok, we’ll go with that... PRC 1 Quote
Marc Van Niekerk Posted February 26, 2019 Report Posted February 26, 2019 Following Karahvacatimes 1 Quote
Karahvacatimes Posted February 26, 2019 Author Report Posted February 26, 2019 What a perfect time to continue.....look what showed up today! New swag to add to our suitcase. Side note--I have not even started packing yet which is extremely odd for me! Now that I have lured you all in, its THAT time... Oh YES, yes it is!!! We need your help (please). We have decided not to do any formal excursions on this cruise but rather, fly by the seat of our pants and explore on our own. We plan on staying on the ship in Nassau but where would you go or what would you do in.... St. Thomas--10:00 to 6:00 and St. Kitts/Nevis--7:00 to 4:00 We don't want to lounge on a beach all day (see profile pic-ha ha) but would rather explore unique or scenic areas and eat local food at a place with an amazing view with a few cocktails! Cant wait to see what you come up with! Lovetocruise2002, Guy Gadwa, Matt and 1 other 1 3 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 26, 2019 Report Posted February 26, 2019 5 hours ago, Karahvacatimes said: To be sincere or to be funny...??? I think it is great seeing all the Insiders here! BrandonOwen 1 Quote
Al Horner Posted February 26, 2019 Report Posted February 26, 2019 We're doing this same cruise in May. We did sign up for the Scenic railway tour on St Kitts and we're going to the Mountain Top tourist trap in St Thomas. Looking forward to your review! Karahvacatimes 1 Quote
Marc Van Niekerk Posted February 26, 2019 Report Posted February 26, 2019 We just came home from this itinerary and we did Megen’s Bay in St Thomas and a tour to another beach in St Kitts. Check to see how many ships are in port for St Thomas to gauge how busy Megens Bay might be if that is what you are thinking. We found it quite crowded. St Kitts beach was called Cockleshell Beach. Private with a nice restaurant and bar. Both were booked through RCL excursions. Karahvacatimes 1 Quote
BrandonOwen Posted February 27, 2019 Report Posted February 27, 2019 @Karahvacatimes I want to try the railway Matt did in St. Kitts. Looked really interesting. https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2016/05/23/excursion-focus-caribbean-scenic-railway-tour-st-kitts Quote
travelingmichelle Posted February 27, 2019 Report Posted February 27, 2019 To this day, this was one of our favorite side trips. We aren't huge into snorkeling (will do it, but not normally a priority), but the views, the stocked Yeti, the food, and mainly Captain Mike and his wife (from Ohio) are the best. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g7208537-d1395510-Reviews-Morningstar_Sailing_and_Power_Charters-Red_Hook_East_End_St_Thomas_U_S_Virgin_Is.html Quote
Karahvacatimes Posted February 28, 2019 Author Report Posted February 28, 2019 Full disclosure.... As some of you are aware, I started this live blog knowing I might have to cancel at the very last minute... Our five year old daughter broke her tibea a week ago Monday and we had the appt. with the surgeon yesterday. AKA D day! She had been in a full leg cast the last 10 days and we had to carry her everywhere. (She didn’t like that so much!) We are so relieved that the surgeon stated she does not need surgery and she is so relieved she came home in a full leg walking cast! Here is your PSA for the day—-get travel insurance, especially if you have kids So the rush is on to pack and I’m up for the challenge! Can you wear shorts at Izumi Hibachi? My husband really wants to wear shorts there hahahaha! We have fresh falling snow this morning here in NH... And I’m outta here at 6:00 tomorrow night!! mom2mybugs, ellcee, Guy Gadwa and 3 others 4 1 1 Quote
JLMoran Posted February 28, 2019 Report Posted February 28, 2019 Great news about your daughter, @Karahvacatimes! Kind of a bummer that she'll be spending the whole trip in a cast, but that's still better than having to cancel last-minute. Maybe she can get some officer and/or crew signatures on her cast as a kind of memento of the trip? The Cruise Junkie, Wilson and MorganMichelle2001 3 Quote
Wilson Posted March 1, 2019 Report Posted March 1, 2019 Start packing! BrandonOwen and Karahvacatimes 2 Quote
Matt Posted March 1, 2019 Report Posted March 1, 2019 Glad your daughter is doing better BrandonOwen and Karahvacatimes 2 Quote
KathyC Posted March 2, 2019 Report Posted March 2, 2019 She's in the air and on her way! Wilson and Karahvacatimes 1 1 Quote
Karahvacatimes Posted March 2, 2019 Author Report Posted March 2, 2019 On 2/28/2019 at 8:35 AM, JLMoran said: Great news about your daughter, @Karahvacatimes! Kind of a bummer that she'll be spending the whole trip in a cast, but that's still better than having to cancel last-minute. Maybe she can get some officer and/or crew signatures on her cast as a kind of memento of the trip? @JLMoran Thank you! She is not going on this cruise though. Just her dad and I for this one . Quote
Karahvacatimes Posted March 2, 2019 Author Report Posted March 2, 2019 2 hours ago, KathyC said: She's in the air and on her way! @KathyC and she has landed!! SpeedNoodles and BrandonOwen 1 1 Quote
Wilson Posted March 2, 2019 Report Posted March 2, 2019 It’s cruise day! Karahvacatimes and BrandonOwen 2 Quote
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