ALWAYZCRUISEN Posted September 21, 2015 #1 Share Posted September 21, 2015 This is my first photo review so please be gentle. My husband and I flew to Ft. Lauderdale the day before the cruise on Southwest airlines. We had S&S transportation pick us up and drive us to downtown Miami, where we stayed at the Hyatt Regency. S&S charges 15.00 person. We live in Maryland and we normally travel from Baltimore on the Pride but since we are big casino players this cruise was on the house. THANKS CARNIVAL! Let's begin with the countdown! Sent from my SM-T217S using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYZCRUISEN Posted September 21, 2015 Author #2 Share Posted September 21, 2015 We are on our way. This is on the shuttle at Reagan national airport in Washington DC. We park at the economy parking on hopped on this little baby. Do we look like we're ready? We are on board!!! Sent from my SM-T217S using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYZCRUISEN Posted September 21, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Airports are fancy now! What cha doing baby? Somebody is hungry! Somebody had to try the massage chair in the airport. Sent from my SM-T217S using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roosterlamp Posted September 21, 2015 #4 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Looking forward to your review of the Victory. Our cruise isn't until November, but really that's just around the corner. We used SAS after our last cruise out of Miami. Quick and very reasonable cost. Will be using SAS again after the Victory in November. Flights out of FLL much less than Miami. Thanks for taking the time to review your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMSACE6 Posted September 21, 2015 #5 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Off to a great start! Looking forward to more:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semichigan Posted September 22, 2015 #6 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Yay! I'm sailing on her Nov 9th! Can't wait to see your review...subscribing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYZCRUISEN Posted September 22, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Where was I....oh yeah Ft. Lauderdale here we come! Waiting patiently for our luggage Our SAS driver was great, we were the only ones that he picked up and he gave us a tour from the start of the trip until the end. ..pointing out several historical spots. He even offered to pick us up later if we wanted to explore Miami. How many floors does this place have? The view was incredible! Sent from my SM-T217S using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYZCRUISEN Posted September 22, 2015 Author #8 Share Posted September 22, 2015 More downtown Miami Hotel lobby Sent from my SM-T217S using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYZCRUISEN Posted September 22, 2015 Author #9 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Hotel gym Hotel conference area There is a river in the back of ths hotel Rooftop pool Rooftop at night Sent from my SM-T217S using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 22, 2015 #10 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Enjoying your photo review. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ansoninc Posted September 22, 2015 #11 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I am really enjoying your pictures of your trip. It looks like you enjoy every aspect of your travels. Good for you! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYZCRUISEN Posted September 22, 2015 Author #12 Share Posted September 22, 2015 It was raining and we started getting hungry, Miami has a lot of different food offerings but the rain kept us in and we went downstairs to the bar/restaurant. We started out with drinks (they were Strong) and delious. We ordered wings and they were great! We asked the bartender to make us a shot and this is what she made....no, it doesn't have a name. We stepped outside and saw this beautiful building right next door. Sent from my SM-T217S using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYZCRUISEN Posted September 22, 2015 Author #13 Share Posted September 22, 2015 The Room Sent from my SM-T217S using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistory Posted September 22, 2015 #14 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Pleaseeee don't drag this out lol. I'm over here in anticipation reading this. Looks like this will be a good review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYZCRUISEN Posted September 22, 2015 Author #15 Share Posted September 22, 2015 More rooftop From the rooftop, the surrounding buildings Bayside-is an area where there are plenty of restaurants, bar, shopping, and entertainment. There is a harbor there with some pretty impressive boats. You can see Hard Rock Cafe, the shape alone is amazing. Look at this amazing tree They had a Bubba Gump restaurant, so we decided to eat there. Sent from my SM-T217S using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYZCRUISEN Posted September 22, 2015 Author #16 Share Posted September 22, 2015 The food was subpar, I wouldn't want to go again but the experience was great. This is shrimp bruschetta. This is called a VIP, YES I like to drink. This is shrimp etoufffee. This is a trio of shrimp. Sent from my SM-T217S using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYZCRUISEN Posted September 22, 2015 Author #17 Share Posted September 22, 2015 They had a drink menu that was on a paddle, get it? There is a bench outside the restaurant, with Forest's suitcase and box of chocolate. At the base of the bench is Forest's shoe and you can put your feet in for photo ops. This is at the harbor. Can you see the Hard Rock Cafe? Sent from my SM-T217S using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYZCRUISEN Posted September 23, 2015 Author #18 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Time to blow this joint! We are catching a cab to the port which is less than 2 miles away. WAIT FOR ME! My first sighting of the whale tail! We are on our way baby. We had FTTF, and we breezed through the check-in lines. We were walking the plank by 11:45a. Do we look ready? Sent from my SM-T217S using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYZCRUISEN Posted September 23, 2015 Author #19 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Atrium when you first enter Our ocean view room. Sent from my SM-T217S using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYZCRUISEN Posted September 23, 2015 Author #20 Share Posted September 23, 2015 More room pics The room was clean.....this is going to sound weird.....but it needed to be dusted in areas that you would probably avoid. For example, the top of the tv, the top of the painting, the ceiling near the desk, and the window seal. There was a book that somebody left so please make sure you have everything. We had FTTF so they rush to clean these rooms. I ALWAYS clean behind them (steward) so no big worries for me, I carry plenty of clorox wipes and the travel size Lyson spray. Time to grab somethingto eat. Sent from my SM-T217S using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYZCRUISEN Posted September 23, 2015 Author #21 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Time to drink Time to explore the ship. Casino from the Alchemy bar. Arcade More exploring Sent from my SM-T217S using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvetocruise2012 Posted September 23, 2015 #22 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Can't wait to see/read more of your review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noremacc Posted September 24, 2015 #23 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Loved the Victory when we were on her. Can't wait to see the rest of this review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeisgoodPat Posted September 24, 2015 #24 Share Posted September 24, 2015 You sound like my kind of cruiser! Love it so far. I will be on this ship in January and am looking forward to the rest of the review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tncruisergurl Posted September 25, 2015 #25 Share Posted September 25, 2015 (edited) Im booked on the Victory for Oct 26. We're flying into FLL on South West, and staying at the same hotel! Love the pictures. How was the hotel? Was everything within walking distance of the hotel or do we need a cab to go eat? Edited September 25, 2015 by tncruisergurl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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