CGTLH Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 It is finally my turn for a return trip on Mariner! Last time on Mariner was for the Double Dip to CocoCay Royal Caribbean Blog cruise. Hard to believe that was over 7 months ago! The Cruise Junkie, ellcee, Marc Van Niekerk and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 Precruise hotel for the night is the Homewood Suites Port Canaveral. One package the hotel offers is a "Park n Cruise" deal. First time being able to take advantage of, they have an evening reception with some snack and complimentary beer and wine. Reason for it being the first time, only done Monday through Thursday. Tonight's theme is Octoberfest. They also offered soup and salad. The beer offering For the record I did enjoy a "pint" or two of lager. Have to start this vacation off the right way! PRebecca, Skigoofy, monctonguy and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 The kielbasa and pretzel looks yummy. Not much of a fan of kraut and not sure what the other thing is. Potato of some kind ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: not sure what the other thing is. Potato of some kind ? Potato Pancakes... this case, hashbrowns... WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cruise Junkie Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 @CGTLH I Will Be Following This One. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 Toss in what the menu for the month was WAAAYTOOO, The Cruise Junkie, Skigoofy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 Following. Thank you. I did a B3B this past August. Can't wait for your details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Have a great cruise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Following as usual. Let the WJ recon pics begin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Van Niekerk Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Enjoy your cruise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Marc Van Niekerk said: Enjoy your cruise! Thanks, been enjoying your recap as well. Marc Van Niekerk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 We all know the adage... good luck sleeping tonight... One final thought, this is the best thing to see. Pookie, WAAAYTOOO, JohnK6404 and 6 others 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Have a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Happy cruise morning! DDaley, monctonguy and Lovetocruise2002 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Another great thing about Homewood Suites, complimentary breakfast. True they don't have a fancy resort type pool or grounds. Potatoes and scrambled eggs Sausage and scrambled eggs Sure the eggs are either powered type or from a bag. Cold bar and oatmeal Waffle station Not shown, pastry/bread case and cereal dispensers. JLMoran, Cruisegirl1976 and Lovetocruise2002 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Red Coach from Tallahassee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 5 minutes ago, Matt said: Red Coach from Tallahassee? Drove it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Dropped off at 9:50 and no one outside directing folks where to wait or even go in. Doors are closed at this time. Very different... Ok... so it seems no one is outside directing folks. Someone walked up to the doors and they opened. Also as a FYI security screening is requiring laptops to be taken out. JLMoran and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 What if they threw a cruise and nobody came ? JLMoran and Big Tule 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 1 minute ago, WAAAYTOOO said: What if they threw a cruise and nobody came ? I've had that feeling before. It was in Tampa when my rideshare driver dropped me off at the wrong terminal. I was very confused where all the commotion was for the boarding process. Look around and realize no ship, looked to left left... Dang it! It was a quick walk to the correct terminal. JLMoran and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 10:10 and the B2B folks are boarding... Someday I'll be in that line again. Now for some shots of the seating areas. Diamond, Key, and Diamond Plus holding areas in the front. Everyone else in behind them. Suites and Pinnacle on the otherside. Another note about Suites and Pinnacle, they checked in downstairs. twangster, Lovetocruise2002 and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 10:30ish boarding started VOOM pricing with D+ discount, one device Added at 11am For anyone that is curious about connection statics. This is with the Surf and Stream package twangster, Lovetocruise2002, Matt and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Priorities... JohnK6404, Skigoofy, twangster and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 In some ways The Bamboo Room concept reminds me of the Champagne Bar. Both locations focus on a carefully crafted cocktail. Long live the Champagne Bar, however I'll welcome The Bamboo Room overlords. JohnK6404, JLMoran, twangster and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Few drinks enjoyed in The Bamboo Room. Next stop the Suite Lounge, deck 14 port side. Some nice seating Small bar with some snacks. Bonus perk, starting at 12pm they offer lunch to Suite guests and Pinnacle members. Also a nice outdoor seating area Adding in the Suite Lunch menu Lovetocruise2002, JLMoran, Pookie and 6 others 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Humble room for this voyage, better photos are to come. PRebecca, JLMoran, The Cruise Junkie and 10 others 8 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisegirl1976 Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Enjoy your cruise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Love the non Agent Blair drill. From 7 short - 1 long blast it was 12 minutes to dismissal. WAAAYTOOO, Big Tule, The Cruise Junkie and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Is that one of the panoramic ocean view suites near the front of the ship ?? Sweety 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 6 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Is that one of the panoramic ocean view suites near the front of the ship ?? Yup WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Not something you see every cruise Pookie, The Cruise Junkie, Marc Van Niekerk and 11 others 9 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Two questions? 1854? And where are they serving the suite lunch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 13 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Two questions? 1854? And where are they serving the suite lunch? Good guess. Dining room, deck 3 Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 5 minutes ago, CGTLH said: Dining room, deck 3 Did you go? Was it good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 4 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Did you go? Was it good? Gave it a shot, wasn't all that spectacular. Figured it would kill some time before the rooms opened. Plus it helped avoid any Windjammer craziness. Lovetocruise2002 and Big Tule 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Just isn't the same... Pookie, Big Tule, Lovetocruise2002 and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Congratulations! You survived until midnight on a three night cruise. Now time for some balloons! JohnK6404, Matt, Lovetocruise2002 and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 7 minutes ago, CGTLH said: Congratulations! You survived until midnight on a three night cruise. Now time for some balloons! Midnight on a 3 day cruise is early. RWDW1204 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Just now, twangster said: Midnight on a 3 day cruise is early. Agree However based on some #teamdx observations I think at this point being up is a success. JLMoran, heffy2 and Lovetocruise2002 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 8 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Two questions? 1854? And where are they serving the suite lunch? I had that cabin. The lunch was quiet in the MDR. 13 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Is that one of the panoramic ocean view suites near the front of the ship ?? I love the view at night. We had a storm. It was awesome looking at the spectacular sight. Until my next cruise. JLMoran, WAAAYTOOO and Lovetocruise2002 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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