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# 11 takes us right up to the gangway. Another $10 well spent! Once back on board, Patti took these last few shots of Amber Cove from our balcony….. To be continued……

Here are a couple of pool views….. We went back to the cabana and placed our lunch order with Nataly. In fifteen minutes, it was served piping hot. We had cheese quesadillas, spicy boneless chicken, and crab empenadas….. For the rest of the afternoon, we alternated between the pool and our deck. We enjoyed watching the zip liners pass right overhead….. We stayed to the bitter end. Where did all the crowds go? We paid our bill which was $86 + tip and said goodbye to Carlos and Nataly. I’m sure we will see you again soon! At the end of the pier, we found our man # 11 and he took us back to the ship….. To be continued…..

Over on the pier, the pedi-cabs are lined up and waiting to take passengers back to the ship….. Here is a view looking up at the Hillside Cabanas and the top of the zip line….. Patti checks out the kids Splash Zone….. Here are a couple of views of the Pool Cabanas and Hillside Cabanas….. Here’s a view looking up past the slide to the top of the zip line….. Patti finds me in my spot in the pool….. To be continued…..

Thanks so much for your kind words! Always glad to have you along! The rest of our Amber Cove day going up shortly, and yes, #11 got us back to the ship! Thanks Teach! I'm going to have a t-shirt made, "I sailed on Ol' Stubby!"

I'm along for the ride! Enjoy your first B2B. You've hit the big time now! Where are you staying in Port Canaveral?

Patti heads over to the Pier Bar…… Here are some views from the Pier Bar….. To be continued……

With two ships in port today the pool area is pretty busy….. Here is some Pool and Watersports information….. This is the Watersports Hut….. This is a perfect place for a photo op….. Zip liners zoom by overhead to the landing area below….. This is where crewmembers get to hang out….. To be continued…..

This is a nearby beach which is off the property….. Patti takes some random shots as she walks through the Plaza….. Patti passes the Fish Spa. It seems like every port has them now….. This is the restaurant by the pool….. To be continued…..

One more look at the aft ends of the Horizon and Freedom….. Patti heads back to ground level, capturing some flora and fauna on the way….. Patti is back in the Plaza….. Which way to go? This is where the tours depart from….. They are still decorated for Christmas….. This is the much-photographed Amber Cove sign…… To be continued…..

We agree. That water doesn't appeal to us as well. That's great! Enjoy your cruise on the Pride. We love that ship! Thanks for reading! I promise to have this review done before you sail!

Glad to have you aboard, and for your kind words! Enjoy your cruise on the Sunshine! Thanks for reading! We love the cabanas! We also have a Mahogany Bay Beach Cabana booked when we are there on the Celebration in April. Can't wait!

Two games in under an hour.

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Wow! I'm 5 pages late, but I'm here now. Looking forward to this one! 😀

Great view from the top of the water slide….. Here are a couple of views of the Hilltop Cabanas….. Patti has made it up to the Sky Bar where the views are fantastic….. Here she is looking towards the ships…… Looking where the shore excursions depart from….. Looking down at the Ocean Cabanas and the Pier Bar….. To be continued……

Nataly runs and gets me a bucket of Presidente beer….. A couple of deck views including the included pool floats and noodles….. This is the view from our deck….. Patti is ready to start her picture tour, so she heads down the steps. Warning! Those black anti slip strips get red hot in the sun. Don’t forget the flip flops! Here in the VIP area, if you don’t want to go for a cabana, you can rent cushioned loungers, umbrella, pool noodles, & floats for about a $100, and get great food and bar service to boot….. I'm going to hang out up here for a couple of beers and then head to the pool..... Patti starts with the water slide….. To be continued……

After being dropped off at the end of the pier, you go through the duty free store and into the Plaza, where you check in for your cabana…… The VIP Area Supervisor Carlos recognizes us and takes us over to our Pool Cabana. We’ve been here about a half dozen times, and every time we get the Pool Cabanas. We’ve been in #’s 1 & 2 before, but this time we are given # 4…… Here are Carlos and me….. Here are a couple of cabana views….. These are the included snacks and drinks….. Our server today is Nataly. We’ve had her several times in the past….. To be continued…..

We are just about in position…… We slowly glide by the Havana area on the Horizon. I love that area…… They are getting the ship tied up….. We are docked at 10:15. While we wait for clearance, Patti gets these pictures of the Ocean and Hilltop Cabanas. We have zero interest in renting those….. We are off the ship at 10:45. We choose #11 to pedal us to the end of the pier. Well worth the $10 tip! To be continued…..

The Carnival Freedom slowly backs into her berth….. The pedi-cabs are waiting for passengers. It’s a long pier, so we always use them for the cost of a tip….. To be continued…..

Here are some views as Captain Imbimbo spins the Freedom around in order to back into our berth….. The Freedom begins to back into her berth….. They will begin clearing the pier for our arrival….. To be continued…..

Patti took these long-range shots as we approached Amber Cove and the Carnival Horizon….. Here are some coastline views….. To be continued…..

Day # 6 - (January 9th) - Amber Cove (10:30 - 6:30). We are up to a beautiful sunny and warm day. The seas were a little “bumpy” last night, perfect for sleeping! Here are the views from our balcony as the Freedom makes her way to the Dominican Republic, and Amber Cove….. The moon is still visible high in the sky……. Here are today’s “Fun Times”…… Today we will have our usual Pool Cabana at Amber Cove. We decided to not have breakfast this morning and have lunch later in the cabana. I spent some time working on pictures for the review, while Patti caught up on some reading. Soon the Freedom was approaching the Dominican Republic….. In the distance you could see the Carnival Horizon already docked at Amber Cove….. To be continued….

Always great to have you along for the ride! What have you guys been up too?

Hey Gang! I'm using today as a behind the scenes day. I promise to get you to Amber Cove tomorrow. Get the sunscreen ready!

No worries, as we're just getting started. Glad to have you aboard! Great to have you along for the ride. Hope all is well with you and Ann!