PG Cruiser 1,576 Report post Posted November 14, 2019 I’m starting this blog for my sailing on the Empress. Seeing so much content on the Empress already on this forum, my blog will not be an exhaustive one, especially because I know that a much better blogger is also on this sailing (*cough* @twangster*cough*) For those who would like some recon mission on this ship, I’d gladly do what I can. 9 Lovetocruise2002, codyh21, Guy Gadwa and 6 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WannaCruise 717 Report post Posted November 14, 2019 Happy to follow along. twangster's review was amazing as always, but everyone brings a different view, perspective, experience. Have a great cruise! 1 KristiZ reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CruisinUpinLife 133 Report post Posted November 14, 2019 2 hours ago, WannaCruise said: but everyone brings a different view, perspective, experience. This is a great point and the reason why we need ALL the posts....plus more information only helps everyone, particularly those waiting to cruise. Have a wonderful trip! 1 KristiZ reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PG Cruiser 1,576 Report post Posted November 14, 2019 PRE-CRUISE: Eve of Sailing Is the Miami Airport a maze or what? Finding Baggage Claim is like being in an episode of “Amazing Race” 1 4 Jaymac Radio, ashonthesea, WAAAYTOOO and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaymac Radio 1,006 Report post Posted November 14, 2019 I Will Be Following Thus One @PG Cruiser. Have Fun On Empress of the Seas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lovetocruise2002 8,677 Report post Posted November 15, 2019 7 hours ago, PG Cruiser said: especially because I know that a much better blogger is also on this sailing In case you are wondering, he looks like this: 13 twangster, heffy2, ellcee and 10 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 20,976 Report post Posted November 15, 2019 I’ll be sitting this one out so following along! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PG Cruiser 1,576 Report post Posted November 15, 2019 PRE-CRUISE: Overnight before sailing @Matt often says in his live videos that you won’t get any sleep the night before a cruise. I’m experiencing the fulfillment of that “prophecy” this very moment, posting this at 3:00AM while tossing and turning on my bed in a Miami hotel. Morning seems so far away. 2 3 Jaymac Radio, WAAAYTOOO, heffy2 and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PG Cruiser 1,576 Report post Posted November 15, 2019 Uh-oh... I just realized I left my passport at home. Do I have a problem? I have my US Driver’s License. I don’t have a birth certificate with me. I have a photo of my passport on my phone. EDIT: Ooops... I spoke too soon. It was in my other bag. Lack of sleep has messed up my focus. 4 SpeedNoodles, JLMoran, Lovetocruise2002 and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AshleyDillo 3,279 Report post Posted November 15, 2019 11 minutes ago, PG Cruiser said: EDIT: Ooops... I spoke too soon. It was in my other bag. Lack of sleep has messed up my focus. Whew..that made my heart skip a beat for a moment. I always have my passport card in my wallet and I do take my birth certificate AND my passport when I cruise just to be extra sure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emsff02 1,432 Report post Posted November 15, 2019 Have a great cruise!! I'll be following along! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRebecca 162 Report post Posted November 15, 2019 Happy sailing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Tule 144 Report post Posted November 15, 2019 EDIT: Ooops... I spoke too soon. It was in my other bag. Lack of sleep has messed up my focus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PG Cruiser 1,576 Report post Posted November 15, 2019 9 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: I always have my passport card in my wallet and I do take my birth certificate AND my passport when I cruise just to be extra sure! My passport card is in the same case as my passport book. I think I should keep them separate. 2 Jaymac Radio and KristiZ reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AshleyDillo 3,279 Report post Posted November 15, 2019 1 minute ago, PG Cruiser said: My passport card is in the same case as my passport book. I think I should keep them separate I just threw mine in my wallet because my FL license isn't set to be renewed until next year and I don't want to be caught off-guard by the real ID compliance for airline travel that's going to kick in next year. Plus my DL photo looks nothing like me anymore 😂 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PG Cruiser 1,576 Report post Posted November 15, 2019 EMBARKATION DAY Booked a shuttle for $12 from my hotel in the West/Doral area to the Port of Miami. 1 twangster reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PG Cruiser 1,576 Report post Posted November 15, 2019 CHECK IN AREA Not busy at all at 10:30AM 8 Dan Curtis, Lovetocruise2002, twangster and 5 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PG Cruiser 1,576 Report post Posted November 15, 2019 THE KEY Waiting Lounge 7 JLMoran, PRebecca, twangster and 4 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PG Cruiser 1,576 Report post Posted November 15, 2019 THE KEY Welcome Lunch 6 1 Guy Gadwa, Lovetocruise2002, JLMoran and 4 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PG Cruiser 1,576 Report post Posted November 15, 2019 CRUISING TIP: “Ironing” clothes with Hair Iron It works!!! 2 3 1 PRebecca, Guy Gadwa, SpeedNoodles and 3 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellcee 1,202 Report post Posted November 15, 2019 27 minutes ago, PG Cruiser said: CRUISING TIP: “Ironing” clothes with Hair Iron It works!!! Women on vacations or without a clothes iron have known this tip forever. 🤣 1 SpeedNoodles reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lovetocruise2002 8,677 Report post Posted November 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, ellcee said: Women on vacations or without a clothes iron have known this tip forever. 🤣 Not me! But then again, I never iron anything lol... 3 3 2 Vwjo, WAAAYTOOO, ellcee and 5 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PG Cruiser 1,576 Report post Posted November 15, 2019 13 minutes ago, ellcee said: Women on vacations or without a clothes iron have known this tip forever. 🤣 It’s the first time I’ve tried it. It was a thrill to see the creases vanish. Got the iron from a Walmart in Miami. 2 ellcee and SpeedNoodles reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PG Cruiser 1,576 Report post Posted November 15, 2019 SAIL AWAY PARTY at the Centrum Rainy weather outside 5 DDaley, Jaymac Radio, Lovetocruise2002 and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedNoodles 2,459 Report post Posted November 15, 2019 I'm excited for you, and will be following. I have to wait until Jan 2021 to get on Empress!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
