I mean, it really does feel like that. A little more than month ago, this wasn’t even on my radar. And
then the opportunity was presented. I was already scheduled to be on vacation, so no additional or new time off was needed. The airfare, the only thing I have to pay aside from my incidentals, was, for whatever inexplicable reason, insanely affordable. There was no reason not to go. It absolutely felt like kismet, meant to be.
It feels like the Ocean chose ME. I mean, I am Moana
I’m sailing on the Disney Dream on a 4 night cruise out of Miami. There are two ports of call on this voyage: Nassau, Bahamas and Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island. There’s one day at sea as well. I’ll be with a group of TA colleagues and will be trying to see and do as much that this ship and this cruiseline has to offer.
I have a deluxe veranda stateroom on the 10th deck, just beneath the Spa and steps away from
the adults only pool area (cat 5A for those who want that info). I have plans to enjoy BOTH upcharge
dining experiences, Palo and Remy. I anticipate visiting the Rainforest Room and the fitness center. I
expect to visit as many of the lounges as possible (shocked, aren’t you? ). I hope to take in all of the feature entertainment. And I hope to have a little bit of down time too, for some solitude and
introspection.
If wifi allows, I will be going live for sunrise on at least one of the mornings so if that’s your thing
(because it’s totally mine) keep an eye out for me to announce which morning you’ll want to tune in.
And I’ll be posting not just here – where like @FOMOm_VA said, you’ll get the down and dirty – but also to my business Insta and FB pages where you’ll see only the best of the experience. I hope you’ll follow along, chime in with banter and questions and snark and all around fun.
Because when you can’t be at The Great Big Epic Liner Meet 2022, a decent consolation prize is to have a live-ish trip report right after that where you can be both alone and with all of your forum besties at the same time.
Sitting at my gate for the last 40 minutes. Arrived to a very quite and nearly empty MHT at 0430 as planned. When I left my house (I live 10 mins away max!) the flight was on time. When I arrived here and went to the kiosk to tag my bag, it showed delayed.
Here we go!
No wait - delayed 14 minutes.
Apparently that accounts for a mandatory crew rest period. Someone needed to hit that snooze alarm this morning I guess.
For the love of all that is holy, WHYYYYYYYYYYYY do people crowd the boarding line area a full 10 minutes before we are going to even begin boarding??
I have crummy B37, btw. I considered using my complimentary boarding upgrade afforded by my SW card, but since I do have a stop at BWI ( ) I would have had to use two (one for each leg) and that’s just dumb. I’m alone. I don’t really care where I sit.
I’m so excited for your cruise! We did this exact itinerary 5 years ago and it was fantastic. Have all of the fun!!
Looking forward to hearing about your dinner at Remy. It was one of my favourite meals ever. Please let us know how the Rainforest room is working for this cruise. I am hoping to book that when on our Christmas cruise on the Fantasy.
I flew American Airlines this trip to get a nonstop. We were boarding Group 6 but I knew where my seats were. American also offered to check carry on bags at no cost. I would fly SW again if the flight cost less than AA and is nonstop
Safe travels! I’m a chicken when it comes to cruising because seasickness, but I’ve always been thiiiiiiis close to booking one. What’s your insta again? I don’t think I follow you on my business profile (@cultivatefinancialpeace).
). I hope to take in all of the feature entertainment. And I hope to have a little bit of down time too, for some solitude and
) I would have had to use two (one for each leg) and that’s just dumb. I’m alone. I don’t really care where I sit.
