shorti503 Posted January 3, 2019 #1 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Adventure of the Seas January 5th -13th We booked this cruise in June of 2017 while on our Alaskan cruise. It was supposed to be us and my husbands whole family. Unfortunately they ended up canceling right before final payment, so about a month later we decided to invite our niece to come along. It will be myself and my husband (Zach and Jill) and 4 extremely excited kids. We left early this morning and are driving to Fort Lauderdale from Northern Illinois. We just crossed the Illinois/Kentucky border and are so glad to be leaving the cold behind for awhile. We have never paid for the internet package before but with 3 teens we figured that was our best bet at staying in contact with them while on the ship. Since we have it I thought I'd try out a live review. As long as the ships wifi cooperates with me I will update each evening with how the day went. I absolutely LOVE taking pictures and am not really a writer so it will probably be more of a photo review along with a description of what has been going on. Feel free to ask any questions along the way and I will do my best to answer them all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bobmacliberty Posted January 3, 2019 #2 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Looking forward to this. What are your cabin arrangements with 4 kids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorti503 Posted January 3, 2019 Author #3 Share Posted January 3, 2019 31 minutes ago, bobmacliberty said: Looking forward to this. What are your cabin arrangements with 4 kids? We are staying in a Family Oceanview room. We are excited as this is our first time in this type of room. It is bigger than a normal oceanview and has a second bedroom (large closet is more like it) with a set of bunk beds in it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorti503 Posted January 4, 2019 Author #4 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Day 2 of travels began bright and early this morning. We made it just past Atlanta last night so we have about 9 more hours before we get to Fort Lauderdale. The kids did AMAZING in the car yesterday so we were able to drive almost 13 hours! Everytime we stopped the 2 year old would ask "Big ship now?" Cant wait to see what he thinks when he actually sees how big the ship is. His last cruise he was only 7 months old so he was only along for the ride! Besides our 2 year old we have a 12 year old son and a 14 year old son (well he turns 14 on Saturday! What a way to celebrate) we are also bringing along our 16 year old niece who will turn 17 while on the ship. This will be the big boys 3rd cruise and my niece's 1st. She is also super excited to be cruising for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted January 4, 2019 #5 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Following. Safe travels and enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadpirate3 Posted January 4, 2019 #6 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Enjoying your review! I'm on Adventure starting 1/19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsonz6 Posted January 4, 2019 #7 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I am having flashbacks from your picture !!! Us and 4 kids off to Florida from Ontario in the van. We have had the same style room several times in the past and I am confident in saying you will enjoy it !!! Safe travels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havin'fun Posted January 4, 2019 #8 Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) Following along. Adventure will be a new ship for me - sailing on the 19th. Looking forward to your posts! Have a great cruise 🏝️🛳️ Edited January 4, 2019 by Havin'fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilyclub Posted January 5, 2019 #9 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Could you post who the Cruise Director is, once aboard ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinam2 Posted January 5, 2019 #10 Share Posted January 5, 2019 (edited) Excited to follow your adventures! Edited January 5, 2019 by Trinam2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaiseyM Posted January 5, 2019 #11 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Following. Are you there yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorti503 Posted January 5, 2019 Author #12 Share Posted January 5, 2019 ITS CRUISE DAY!!! Stayed at the Wyndham Garden in Dania Beach last night. Beautiful hotel only downside is they do not have any rooms that are connecting, but thankfully did put us right next to each other. Wish the sun was shining, but rain or shine it's the perfect day to go on a cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clean1owner Posted January 5, 2019 #13 Share Posted January 5, 2019 46 minutes ago, shorti503 said: ITS CRUISE DAY!!! Stayed at the Wyndham Garden in Dania Beach last night. Beautiful hotel only downside is they do not have any rooms that are connecting, but thankfully did put us right next to each other. Wish the sun was shining, but rain or shine it's the perfect day to go on a cruise! ANY day is a perfect day to go on a cruise! Are you familiar with the Port Everglades webcam? It is on a balcony of one of the condos on the left as you leave the port. If you get up to the bow of the ship by the railing, we can watch you as you sail away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellwingri Posted January 5, 2019 #14 Share Posted January 5, 2019 See you on board! I’m very anxious to find out who the Cruise Director is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnr25 Posted January 5, 2019 #15 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Yesterday was Mercedes’ last day. She is leaving Adventure today along with me and the other 3800 passengers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorti503 Posted January 5, 2019 Author #16 Share Posted January 5, 2019 31 minutes ago, clean1owner said: ANY day is a perfect day to go on a cruise! Are you familiar with the Port Everglades webcam? It is on a balcony of one of the condos on the left as you leave the port. If you get up to the bow of the ship by the railing, we can watch you as you sail away. I didnt realize that, that's fun! Unfortunately we have early dining so we will more than likely be in the dining room during sail away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorti503 Posted January 5, 2019 Author #17 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Just dropped our luggage off at the boat and are now headed to park the car! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clean1owner Posted January 5, 2019 #18 Share Posted January 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, shorti503 said: Just dropped our luggage off at the boat and are now headed to park the car! OK, so now you are making me jealous! February 24th can't come fast enough. Then it will be my turn to post the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lazydayz Posted January 5, 2019 #19 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Shame that Mercedes is leaving today. However, Cian is the AD and he was great fun. We just debarked this morning and already miss the ship. I was somewhat surprised at how much I enjoyed it as our last cruise was on the Allure. Adventure is big enough and offers plenty of sea views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clean1owner Posted January 5, 2019 #20 Share Posted January 5, 2019 I noticed that you just pulled away from the pier. Have Fun! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilyclub Posted January 5, 2019 #21 Share Posted January 5, 2019 The CD thread says Ken Jones is the on coming cruise director. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KmomChicago Posted January 5, 2019 #22 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Looking forward to all the fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveler1980 Posted January 6, 2019 #23 Share Posted January 6, 2019 We will be on Adventure in March with our two sons ages 6 and 9. I'd love to hear about any of the activities your kids do and if they use Adventure Ocean. I'm curious too if you ever split up your dining with having kids with you them sending them to Adventure Ocean. Thanks for the reports! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorti503 Posted January 6, 2019 Author #24 Share Posted January 6, 2019 On 1/4/2019 at 10:02 AM, wilsonz6 said: I am having flashbacks from your picture !!! Us and 4 kids off to Florida from Ontario in the van. We have had the same style room several times in the past and I am confident in saying you will enjoy it !!! Safe travels... You are so right!! This room is AMAZING!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorti503 Posted January 6, 2019 Author #25 Share Posted January 6, 2019 20 hours ago, bilyclub said: Could you post who the Cruise Director is, once aboard ? The Cruise Director is Ken Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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