Back To Abyss-ness! Live from Harmony - December 2, 2017

[Bkchero]

In case anyone is wondering I believe the ship next to Harmony is the Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line’s Grand Celebration, which normally sails from West Palm Beach to Grand Bahama. FEMA chartered it to assist with hurricane cleanup. I think it returns to WPB on December 23.

 

https://www.bahamasparadisecruise.com/charter-fema.php

[dpostman]

In case anyone is wondering I believe the ship next to Harmony is the Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line’s Grand Celebration, which normally sails from West Palm Beach to Grand Bahama. FEMA chartered it to assist with hurricane cleanup. I think it returns to WPB on December 23.

 

https://www.bahamasparadisecruise.com/charter-fema.php

 

Thanks. In fact I was wondering what that orange whale tail was. I assumed it was a sold off Carnival ship but had never seen it before.

 

Thanks again.

dp

[A&L_Ont]

 

Is there a train running or are the tracks just for decoration?

 

 

The train tracks aren’t connect in the ginger house village, so if there is a train running it’s gonna go off the tracks.

 

Just waiting to see if this review gets LITT enough to do the same thing.

[Bkchero]

Thanks. In fact I was wondering what that orange whale tail was. I assumed it was a sold off Carnival ship but had never seen it before.

 

Thanks again.

dp

 

Your assumption was correct. Was the Carnival Celebration from 1987-2008 according to Wikipedia. Went through a charter and was almost transferred to Costa before landing where it is now.

 

What I notice the most when I see ships like that next to any Oasis ship is the size difference. I have a pic of the Carnival Conquest and Harmony next to each other in Port Everglades and the contrast is pretty amazing.

[cocod08]

Your assumption was correct. Was the Carnival Celebration from 1987-2008 according to Wikipedia. Went through a charter and was almost transferred to Costa before landing where it is now.

 

What I notice the most when I see ships like that next to any Oasis ship is the size difference. I have a pic of the Carnival Conquest and Harmony next to each other in Port Everglades and the contrast is pretty amazing.

 

 

 

Oh cool the Celebration was my first ever cruise experience in 94 I believe. So much fun! And the end of the week shock of your bar bill [emoji33]🤭

 

 

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[Pratique]

In case anyone is wondering I believe the ship next to Harmony is the Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line’s Grand Celebration, which normally sails from West Palm Beach to Grand Bahama. FEMA chartered it to assist with hurricane cleanup. I think it returns to WPB on December 23.

 

https://www.bahamasparadisecruise.com/charter-fema.php

 

 

 

It is indeed. The crew is using the time to make repairs (grinding and welding) and pressure washing the decks and hull.

 

 

 

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[paulh84]

We’re on Harmony this week as well. Have you tried the new elevator system? I’m not seeing much of an improvement, maybe a little but it’s hard to tell. Except for the people who get on the wrong elevator

 

 

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One of my office buildings and our condo use similar systems. The condo doesn't have enough traffic to see a noticeable impact, but at the office the difference in traffic flow is really quite amazing. I could see it being very beneficial on a ship when it's fully implemented.

[CruiseLifeRick]

Had so much fun today snorkeling with the crew of the Castaway Girl IV. Yes, I got LIIT. Surprise, surprise!

 

 

 

[Clarea]

Nice boat Rick!

[Ocean Dancer]

Last pic is amazing!!:D

[Yorkvillain]

 

 

Stunning photos. What kind of camera are you using?

[CruiseLifeRick]

Stunning photos. What kind of camera are you using?

 

 

 

You know I posted that for you. #dontgetittwisted #yesigothernumber

[JamesEM]

Great photos.

[floatel_lvr]

Stunning photos. What kind of camera are you using?

Inquiring minds want to know.

[ruatha65]

The young lady in the picture is Rachel, if memory serves me. She was our snorkeling guide this past Thanksgiving on our Harmony cruise, and she's fantastic. I doubt she gave you her real number, especially judging from the look she's wearing in the picture. I also believe she is already spoken for, lol!

[Mainah]

I doubt she gave you her real number, especially judging from the look she's wearing in the picture. I also believe she is already spoken for, lol!

 

Don't depress him...he's on vacation! #whathappensonthecastawaystaysonthecastaway

[CruiseLifeRick]

There were no real updates from last night. After the long day in St. Thomas, we opted to catch the iSkate ice show in Studio B, which was very good.

 

 

 

 

We then grabbed dinner in the MDR. I didn’t take any pictures from dinner but I had the crab cake and Thai chicken breast, both of which I enjoyed.

 

I had plans of attending the Love and Marriage Game Show, but my exhaustion got the best of me and I turned in early. I needed at least one full night of sleep this week and with no real parties happening last night the FOMO wasn’t an issue.

 

We did get a bus picture in before heading to bed.

 

[CruiseLifeRick]

The young lady in the picture is Rachel, if memory serves me. She was our snorkeling guide this past Thanksgiving on our Harmony cruise, and she's fantastic. I doubt she gave you her real number, especially judging from the look she's wearing in the picture. I also believe she is already spoken for, lol!

 

 

 

Haha. It was all in good fun. I had a great time with the crew. We really did exchange information. The whole crew did actually. Hopefully, you see some of my pictures popping up on their website and other marketing materials. [emoji6]

 

Another shot of Rachel looking much happier!

[Yorkvillain]

Hi Rachel. I’m Tim.

[CruiseLifeRick]

Okay, I’m trying to be much more live today. Breakfast in Coastal Kitchen happening now. I have to meet for the Bridge Tour at 9:30 AM.

 

 

 

Edited December 6, 2017 by CruiseLifeRick

[CruiseLifeRick]

Inquiring minds want to know.

 

 

 

I’m traveling light this week. Just my iPhone X.

[A&L_Ont]

Rick, some of the pics are sadly not coming through. I’d assume me they are ones of you and Rachel, right?

 

Are all the pics are taken on the IphoneX? If so I have pixel envy.

[Yorkvillain]

Rick, some of the pics are sadly not coming through.

 

 

I’m having the same issue. I can’t see some photos. I tried the Cruise Critic app and safari on both my iPhone and iPad.

[tiger belle]

bridge tour sounds interesting...enjoy!

[countess5]

Pics came through great on my desk top (MAC).