Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 23, 2015 Author #176 Share Posted January 23, 2015 LMM, I'm very disappointed there was no picture of you making a fool of yourself while dancing with the waiters at Johnny Rockets.:( I guess you just forgot to post it.:D Hehe... I'm just relieved my family didn't think to photograph it, or else I would feel obligated to share the photos with you all! DH and I were on the L&M Game on our honeymoon on the Grandeur in 2009 (came in 2nd place, as I recall - we'll have to watch our DVD to relive the memories!) But we actually loved becoming minor celebrities for the rest of the cruise! It was fun having random people strike up a conversation with us. It also gave a chance to get to know the cruise staff a little bit, and we chatted with them every time we saw them for the rest of the cruise. It's definitely one of our favorite cruise memories! I don't remember really having to do anything to "audition." They asked who was a newly married couple, and there was another couple and us who were on our honeymoon, and they asked what our wedding dates were, and we were married the day after them, so we were technically more "newly"-wed. (A funny side-note is that they were staying at the same Bed & Breakfast as us on our wedding night! We saw them there in the morning, during breakfast, and then a few days later on the ship!) I think there is greater popularity for Love & Marriage and more desire to participate on the larger ships, especially during the holiday season. There are lots of big families aboard who can cheer for their own (and before I've seen it when the newlyweds were the grandchildren of the longest married), so perhaps that also increases participation. For our show, even the longest married had to audition (using the "oohy, oohy" line) because the couple who had actually been married the longest didn't wish to participate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 23, 2015 Author #177 Share Posted January 23, 2015 How did you like Cockleshell Beach? How deep did the water get as you went out from shore? Were the kayaks and wave runners I saw in your pics available for rent? Would you go back there? Thank you so much for taking the time to do this review. It is very helpful to me in planning for our turn on the Indy Cockelshell Beach wasn't the fanciest, but it was pretty uncrowded. The water didn't get too deep too fast - plenty of room for wading, and the water was calm. Last time we were in St. Kitts, we went to Turtle Beach which (though it's been five years) was a little nicer as far as beach chairs and amenities. The kayaks and jet skis were available for rent. There was a booth for recreation rentals, but I didn't check prices. DID you get to see the Capuchin Monkeys and Iguanas at the beach? When we were there 2 years ago, they were right across the road from the beach. I remember seeing all the college pennants at the bar, also. U R correct about the eggs in the WJ. I will only order them in the MDR There was actually a cage with monkeys at the beach. I didn't take any photos because I knew as soon as I did, someone would be coming to collect money from me. There was a guy who walked a monkey around the beach for photos, and it was so tiny and calm. It just chilled in this lady's lap like a little dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdscooby1 Posted January 23, 2015 #178 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Any roast beef sandwiches to be found onboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 23, 2015 #179 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Any roast beef sandwiches to be found onboard? Unfortunately, no Park Cafe type roast beef on Indy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msnap Posted January 23, 2015 #180 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Love the review and pictures! If you don't mind me asking, what camera do you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamaCama Posted January 26, 2015 #181 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Patiently waiting for more!! We are thisclose to booking our next cruise on Indy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTownNick Posted January 26, 2015 #182 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I really enjoy the review and the pictures. How do you say in such good shape and eat all that food? Do you go to the gym each day during your cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Familygoboston Posted January 27, 2015 #183 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Love your reviews!! My mom just returned from Indy Sunday and said she loved the ice show so much, she and her pals went twice!! Looking forward to the rest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach_gal Posted January 27, 2015 #184 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Just booked a b2b on Indy this summer! Can't wait to read more :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 27, 2015 Author #185 Share Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) Set Sail I have never seen more "runners" than on this cruise. There were guests running to catch the cruise ship immediately before departure in every port (except Labadee). It provided good entertainment for the guests watching from their balconies, though. Before we left, the captain made an announcement that we were waiting on two guests, so we would stay an extra few minutes to see if they could make it. I'm not sure if they did or not. We might have left them in St. Kitts. Ocean Princess by vshingl, on Flickr Ocean Princess by vshingl, on Flickr Ocean Princess by vshingl, on Flickr Neighbors by vshingl, on Flickr Dock by vshingl, on Flickr Good-bye, Ocean Princess! Line Handler by vshingl, on Flickr Edited January 27, 2015 by LittleMissMagic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 27, 2015 Author #186 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Ocean Princess by vshingl, on Flickr Ocean Princess by vshingl, on Flickr St. Kitts by vshingl, on Flickr And away we go! Line Handler by vshingl, on Flickr Ocean Princess by vshingl, on Flickr St. Kitts by vshingl, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 27, 2015 Author #187 Share Posted January 27, 2015 St. Kitts by vshingl, on Flickr Solarium by vshingl, on Flickr St. Kitts by vshingl, on Flickr Sun Deck by vshingl, on Flickr St. Kitts by vshingl, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 27, 2015 Author #188 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Pool Deck by vshingl, on Flickr Solarium by vshingl, on Flickr H20 Zone by vshingl, on Flickr H20 Zone by vshingl, on Flickr H20 Zone by vshingl, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 27, 2015 Author #189 Share Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) Flowrider by vshingl, on Flickr Flowrider by vshingl, on Flickr Flowrider by vshingl, on Flickr Flowrider by vshingl, on Flickr Rock Climbing by vshingl, on Flickr Edited January 27, 2015 by LittleMissMagic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calikid50 Posted January 28, 2015 #190 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Looking forward to more! Always enjoy your reviews!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 29, 2015 Author #191 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Love the review and pictures! If you don't mind me asking, what camera do you use? Thank you! I have a Nikon D7100. You can check out all of my gear on my blog - http://www.victoriaonvacation.com/p/my-camera-bag.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 29, 2015 Author #192 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I really enjoy the review and the pictures. How do you say in such good shape and eat all that food? Do you go to the gym each day during your cruise? Haha, thank you! I never made it to the gym the entire cruise. I actually brought workout gear with me, forgetting that Rachel was in a walking boot and not capable of joining me.... not that I normally go to the gym on a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 29, 2015 Author #193 Share Posted January 29, 2015 St. Kitts by vshingl, on Flickr St. Kitts by vshingl, on Flickr Mini Golf by vshingl, on Flickr Sunny on Deck by vshingl, on Flickr St. Kitts by vshingl, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 29, 2015 Author #194 Share Posted January 29, 2015 St. Kitts by vshingl, on Flickr St. Kitts by vshingl, on Flickr Pool Deck by vshingl, on Flickr On the top deck photo walking, and guess who I ran into... Photo Walking by vshingl, on Flickr We agreed to do another lap around the top deck together. Dad was trying to catch the sunset. I was in love with these big, beautiful clouds. St. Kitts by vshingl, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie1964 Posted January 29, 2015 #195 Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited January 29, 2015 by Frenchie1964 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 29, 2015 Author #196 Share Posted January 29, 2015 St. Kitts by vshingl, on Flickr Independence Sunset by vshingl, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LittleMissMagic Posted January 29, 2015 Author #197 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Loyalty Party When does my family get somewhere on time? When there's free booze. Naturally, we were at the Platinum+ Loyalty Party in the Pyramid Lounge before the doors opened. Rachel and I missed the Welcome Back Party for all Crown & Anchor Members earlier that week due to our massage appointments, but Mom and Dad said it wasn't much of a party. I'm told that there was a much greater variety of beverages and hors d'oeurves at the Platinum+ party. Though, at risk of sounding like a diva, I was disappointed that they didn't offer caviar like they have in the past. Christmas by vshingl, on Flickr Bubbly by vshingl, on Flickr Champagne, champagne, champagne. Once you see the South Carolina State University Marching 101's , you won't be able to say it only once. Champagne Champagne Champagne by vshingl, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaynors Posted January 29, 2015 #198 Share Posted January 29, 2015 It is nice to see that they had a better location for the upper tier C&A party for you. On our Thanksgiving cruise on the Indy they had it in the Solarium... there were about 20 chairs around a few tables, no food....fruity, heavy, drinks,... the worst party we've ever been to .... we didn't even see any officers at the party.... it was extremely disappointing...:(:( Glad to see they treated you better :D:D I'm enjoying reliving our cruise through your review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM4M Posted January 29, 2015 #199 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Thank you for the pictures of the solarium. For some reason, I thought it was covered... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nunuc2000 Posted January 29, 2015 #200 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Loyalty Party Christmas by vshingl, on Flickr OMG!! That dress!! Where did your sister get it? Who is the designer? I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! Please tell me it's something I can order online from Canada... or buy while in Texas next month...? Spectacular! Celine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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