bizzybee902 Posted April 3, 2016 #26 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Great job so far! Patiently waiting. Thinking about this trip at the end of this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duegwb Posted April 3, 2016 #27 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Great review so far. We'll be on the Glory this July going to the Western Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseapril Posted April 3, 2016 #28 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Great photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisexlife Posted April 3, 2016 #29 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Subscribing! Thanks for taking the time to write this! Great pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzin2010 Posted April 3, 2016 #30 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Great start, I totally love your enthusiasm:). we will be on the Glory for Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
declansdad Posted April 3, 2016 #31 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Looking forward to the rest of your review. We were on the same cruise just after Christmas except we went to Amber Cove instead of Half Moon Cay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknoge3k Posted April 3, 2016 #32 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Following :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josieallen Posted April 3, 2016 #33 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I can't wait to hear how your Grandmother reacted to the surprise. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexv500 Posted April 3, 2016 Author #34 Share Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) Thanks everyone for following along! Means a lot! About to start working on embarkation day and that'll be up very soon, thank you all so much and for the kind words as well! :) Edited April 3, 2016 by Alexv500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexv500 Posted April 4, 2016 Author #35 Share Posted April 4, 2016 The day I have been waiting for has arrived: Embarkation Day! The day I had been anxiously waiting for for many months had finally arrived! I woke up at around 7am, and quickly checked my phone to see where my mom was and if they had arrived yet. My mom, 3 little brothers, and stepdad were also going on this cruise with us (not sure if I mentioned that earlier) but here was the catch: Grandmom had no idea that they were coming with us, she thought the entire time that they were going to spend a week at a resort in Punta Cana! But in reality, we sneakily planned this whole surprise, and keeping this a secret for so many months was not easy at all, so I was super excited to surprise her later in the day at the terminal! So when I woke up, my family was already at the airport and their red eye from LAX went smoothly! Thankfully, Carnival offers check in right at the airport in Miami, so my family checked in there and all they needed to do was take a taxi to the cruise terminal. So if anyone is flying in the day of the cruise, MIA airport has Carnival check in- and they also give you your sail and sign cards there too, so just a little helpful hint!! Grandmom and I got our things ready, and we got ready to head to the port! Our scheduled check in time was between 10-10:30am due to the new staggered check in (which I loved-more on that later). We called an Uber around 10am and headed on down to the terminal, I just can't explain how excited I was like this was really happening, AHHH!!! Glory! I apologize in advanced for not getting so many pictures of the ship on embarkation day- It's just so much goes on at once and embarkation day is crazy! Wish I could've taken more pics but don't worry I got plenty once I was onboard! That and it was hard to get pictures from the car haha! As always, embarkation is crazy!! So much hustle and bustle! This is the first time I ever arrived to the port this early-last year we didn't get to our ship till like noon and all the previous passengers were all gone. Today, the Port of Miami was crazy! With so many ships in port and passengers arriving and departing, it's crazy! We went to drop off our bags with the porters and proceeded to check in. We arrived at 10:30am and immediately were allowed in- and they do check the time on your boarding pass that you selected! Next up: Check in time and getting onboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexv500 Posted April 4, 2016 Author #36 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Embarkation day continued! So once we finally went inside the terminal, they scan your passports, check your boarding passes, and then you proceed through security. Carnival's terminal in Miami was amazing and very modern, I was very impressed! After security, we went up the escalator to the check in counters, and wow this terminal was amazing ( I cannot express that highly enough, LOL!) The line went by pretty quick and we received our sail and sign cards and got our zone number (zone 4) and we went to sit down and wait for boarding. Getting my cruise card is one of my favorite parts of embarkation day, it just makes me so happy to finally have my card in hand! Not sure if anyone else feels that way! Personally, I love Carnival's new staggered check in, and I was super impressed with the whole check in process, very easy and everything went very smoothly and quick, love it! After reuniting everyone, we waited to get our zone called to board, and a little after 11:30 they started boarding! Of course diamond,platinum, FTTF, and so on boarded first and then they called zones. My family checked in at the airport, so they got called after the priority people and they got to board before us! Shortly after, zone 4 was called and I was super excited to finally board the ship, we grabbed our stuff and off we went to get onboard the beautiful Glory! Get off my ship!! Up Next: Finally onboard!! Hope everyone is enjoying the review, I got lots of pics onboard the ship!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britbrie Posted April 4, 2016 #37 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Great review so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fofita01 Posted April 4, 2016 #38 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Great review Alex. Can't wait to read more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBertha81 Posted April 4, 2016 #39 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Love the review, it helps me to remember my trip to Miami before my Glory cruise. Can't wait for more!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHENA3 Posted April 4, 2016 #40 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Thanks for doing your review. Nice pics can't wait for more :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnesotagirly Posted April 4, 2016 #41 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Following...can't wait for the rest of your review! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbri Posted April 4, 2016 #42 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Great review! Looking forward to the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cshellz Posted April 4, 2016 #43 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Great start, following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtalum Posted April 4, 2016 #44 Share Posted April 4, 2016 We were on this cruise and aldo had a great time, though on the Sunday and Monday I was sick with a fever and battled the cold for the rest of the cruise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghsteelerfan Posted April 4, 2016 #45 Share Posted April 4, 2016 I am really enjoying your review so far and looking forward to the rest. Your pictures are beautiful! I'm glad there is someone else besides me who takes pictures from the airplane. :D My excuse is that it's not just about the destination, the journey is part of the trip. :) We were on Glory in 2010, same itinerary out of Miami, and I always enjoy "reliving" past cruises through reviews. We loved Glory and all the ports. I'm looking forward to the rest and thank you for taking the time to do a review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseonthebrain Posted April 4, 2016 #46 Share Posted April 4, 2016 This review is wonderful! I love your pictures too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurdueChefAmber Posted April 4, 2016 #47 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Great review so far!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mslewis1999 Posted April 4, 2016 #48 Share Posted April 4, 2016 I'm really enjoying your adventure. My family and I (including my mother and sister) will be going on that same cruise in June. This will be my first cruise. I'm feeling nervous and excited at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stleda124 Posted April 4, 2016 #49 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Enjoying so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikechass Posted April 4, 2016 #50 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Such a nice start! Looking forward to following along. Thanks for taking the time to do this. Chass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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