Bead Pirate

Sigh.... IN YC now on Seaside (been here two weeks on Sunday). The only thing lacking is a good Bourbon selection. They have Elijah Craig, Woodford and Jack. There is a single bottle (per cruise) of Japanese Whiskey in the Cocktail Bar (it goes quick). My suggestion, bring your bottle on board (a pretty good chance you will not get caught being in YC). I brought my Wild Turkey 101 and filled a flask each night. No one said a thing about me dispensing it for my nightcap in Top Sail for the last drink of the night I offered the bottle to the bar to just incorporate into the stock, but it caused some concern (I explained that I had no problem sharing with others). This little inconvenience will not overcome the wonderful experience that is the YC. It is after all a 1st world problem...

Promise that you will write a review after the cruise that says, "it was terrible". No sense in telling the truth and having more folks after our precious YC turf 🙂

Two channels in the sports bar. Last two nights, one for hockey and one for NBA. Seating is VERY limited as the place is now packed with slot machines.

The point's carry over for the length of your cruise...

On Seashore now... Sunday was Glow, Monday was Rock, Tuesday was Gala/Silent Party, Wednesday is Sunshine Party (60,70,80), Thursday is Tropical, Friday is White Party, Saturday is Farewell.....

I am on the seashore doing the same thing now... The concierge in YC pointed out to me that my card covered the entire 14 days (see printed dates on card) and I would not be counted as a B2B. He encouraged me to go up to the pool deck and relax while everyone did the Turnaround....

If there is a priest traveling on your ship, they will offer Mass (usually at 7 AM) in one of the meeting rooms.

On one right now... I have only seen about 7 children on the cruise (mind you we do not have common interests so our paths do not cross often anyway). As you would expect Blu often has a line early in the evening. The elevators are a bit of a pian in the back of the edge ships (they are small). Tough to get a seat at Martini bar and Eden for shows. Lots of big groups taking seats early, etc. Food has been overall very good. Specialty dining is available (this seems to be a rather cost-conscious bunch on here this sailing).

Buk has been out in the officer line up (on deck 4 at dinner time) a couple of times this cruise (nesting in a nice little woven basket). Just walk up and say "Hello"

A chance for you to reserve all kinds of extra cost treatments at the Spa 🙂

4th announcement right now… Ship is operational, we are now at port waiting to be cleared. The technical issue was electrical and has been repaired.

Sitting in the martini bar right now (with about 600 others)… Bridge has made 3 announcements so far. There is indeed a technical issue (it has been identified and will be addressed as we overnight) yes, it is windy season (evidenced by the strong impact when the starboard tug got up to us) all of the impatient ones are being sent back this way as they head to the stairwells. The APP is in a constant update. will keep you advised if the facts as they are shared by the bridge.

I will be using an APP on the phone (only works in FL of course)...

On Beyond now and have eaten in Blue every night so far (today is day 5 of 12). We have ordered off both the Blu menu and the MDR menu repeatedly. Just walk in and they will seat you, as noted above folks are beasts of nature and tend to dine at the same time every night.

Going to let the wonderful butler staff pamper me while I lay on the pool deck and bet on some sports events.

App is working fine here on the Beyond 🙂

We are getting on the Seashore for a two-week B2B on the 14th. Can you let us know who the entertainers are in the Top Sail Lounge? Hoping one of them is Bernard 🙂 Thank You!

On this cruise as well... Had a rare sighting of a child yesterday (Day 3). First one I have seen this trip 🙂

On Beyond right now. Signed for drinks at the World Class (drinks were a couple of dollars over limit) and at Eden (drinks were a couple dollars over limit). No signing required at Martini Bar, Craft Social or pool deck.

Celebrity usually does not publish these until much closer to cruise date on the Holiday cruises. Many locations will be serving a special menu and are priced higher as a special event. You may notice that there has also been a corporate decision (on both Royal and Celebrity) to do away with the longer 12 night cruise concept that covered Christmas and New Years to break it into two separate cruises .

There are upcharges (at lunch) for menu specific items. We are getting on Monday, and I plan to eat lunch there on Tuesday, will post my receipt for you...

I did note that this past Sunday was a bit "different" when we boarded the Wonder. We sail on her a lot (i think we have 8 cruises in the next 3 months) so we get to know the shore staff and exchange jokes, etc. The x-ray screeners were taking all of the bottles of juice, water, etc. out and counting them. I have never noticed this before and when I asked what was going on she responded "we have been getting a little lax and some things are making it through that should not". We did get our 6 pack of clamato juice through as well as two cartons of protein shakes. The folks next to us at the other scanner were having to leave some soft drinks and water for pickup on return. (not sure why anyone needs that many packs of water). In talking with others there was a very long line at the "naughty room" to pick up checked suitcases. This may be because they increase emphasis during Spring Break (which has most assuredly started)...

On Wonder today at CoCo Cay with a reported 1,800 kids (got to love spring break). I would guess that 95% of them are currently in the water (Ocean, pools, water park) ... The other 5% just slept in late 🙂

On 2 weeks ago... The guy in the pub was the one who wears the cowboy hat and walks around with his guitar both in the pub and outside the door. He is OK but tends to drift off mid-song into another song. Dazzles Will be used by the following groups and entertainment (varies each and every night): Revolution (house band, really good) Jazz Quartet (at least 2 nights) Orchestra Band (at least 2 nights) Game shows (at least 2 nights) If there are too many PINS for the Suite Lounge, they will take over Dazzles until 8 PM for their PIN happy hours space. (it takes them a while to clear out so figure 8:30 PM before entertainment gets going)

Medical kit... various creams (rash, itch, allergy), various size bandages and antiseptic cream. A couple of ACE bandages, OTC cold, allergy meds. Covid tests, ear drops, super glue (great to mend gashes and stop bleeding), Eppi Pen, cold and heat packs. All fits in a lunchbox sized pack that we throw in a suitcase. When we travel with friends, they refer to the bag as the traveling hospital 🙂 until they need something from it...