Currently on the Horizon

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After an exhausting day of relaxing and napping in the room, we worked up an appetite. Haven’t eaten in almost 4 hours so something is wrong and had to change this quick. After not going to the dining room last night we decided to play hookie from the dining room for the second time in our cruising career. 

 

It is nice just walking up and getting food...not having to wait for service. Not saying our service was bad the first night, but an hour dinner vs a 30 minute relaxed dinner isn’t terrible. We will be back dining room, you still have melting cake I need to order many of. 

 

I got a Guys burger tonight. Had to wait behind one person. Took crazy long...kidding. 

 

My wife got another grilled cheese from deli again. Comes with fries and looks really good. 

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Some pictures from our cruise buddies (wife’s parents). They usually cruise with us when we go. They got off and explored Grand Turk today. Pictures are from Jack’s Shack and Margaritaville. 

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This picture is of a changing room next to Margaritaville. Could be helpful for parents traveling with kiddos. 

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 Checking out the comedy show at 7:30. Got here about 7:05 and plenty of seats available. 8 minutes until showtime and getting very full. 

[Love2travel4]

23 hours ago, Gettys84 said:

Ugh. You have no idea how much I miss the funny French toast.  I am a 34 year old adult but man, I don’t know what it is about fruit loops stuck to really good French toast that is so good But I really missed it this morning. I did get the (72 hour)...I mean 12 hour French toast. It has a couple of peaches on top, and it’s the size of a quarter loaf of bread. I wanted to love it, or at least like it...nope. It’s just not good. They still have the steak and eggs which is good. No more free OJ. They are pushing the $5 drinks BIG time. We were asked by 3/4 different people if we wanted some.  No, I don’t want a tiny glass of OJ that almost costs as much as a beer. I’ll take a beer.  I’ll attach the menu for people that have not seen it. Hoping they don’t go fleet wide with this before our September Bermuda cruise on the Sunshine out of Chuck Town...only a 2 hour drive for us vs 10 hour Miami drive.  

 

They still have have the funny French toast on the Dr Seuss breakfast, so on Friday morning I am going to ask if they can make it for me. Hell, I would get a $5 OJ if I can get my funny French toast!

My heart is broken!!!  Thank you so much for the info.  I went to Dr. Seuss breakfast last year and it was fun and definetky worth the $5.  Can't wait to try the gelato, as well as the pasta bar.  Like you, we eat at the free places for lunch....we don't pay for dinner!  

 

Loving your review. Can't wait to be on the Horizon in 191 days!

[vfb2girls]

Thank you for taking the time to post this awesome review! We are sailing on the Horizon next March and reading and looking at your videos and pictures just makes me more excited for this sailing. And by the way, I have to agree on the prices of hotels in Miami for next March, more expensive and have found that hotels are already booked up.

[Organized Chaos]

1 hour ago, Gettys84 said:

Some pictures from our cruise buddies (wife’s parents). They usually cruise with us when we go. They got off and explored Grand Turk today. Pictures are from Jack’s Shack and Margaritaville. 

 

 

 

 

$15 for a cheeseburger & fries at Jack's Shack. 😲 Yikes! That's one thing I don't like about ports of call. Many vendors know they can jack up their prices and tourists will pay it.

 

Couldn't help but smile at the ladies getting ready to tackle that massive plate of nachos.

 

After your pictures, I'm eager to try the pasta bar. That alfredo pasta looked great. Awesome that it doesn't cost extra.

[Organized Chaos]

8 minutes ago, vfb2girls said:

Thank you for taking the time to post this awesome review! We are sailing on the Horizon next March and reading and looking at your videos and pictures just makes me more excited for this sailing. And by the way, I have to agree on the prices of hotels in Miami for next March, more expensive and have found that hotels are already booked up.

 

If you don't mind me asking, which March sailing will you be on? We're going March 7th.

 

I was the one who mentioned the hotels. We've stayed at the same one in Ft. Lauderdale twice. To book it next March, it's $115 more than what we paid last year. I looked at the events Gettys84 said that might be going on at that time, but they aren't till the end of March and early April. But something must be happening because that's not your average price hike.

[Gettys84]

17 minutes ago, vfb2girls said:

Thank you for taking the time to post this awesome review! We are sailing on the Horizon next March and reading and looking at your videos and pictures just makes me more excited for this sailing. And by the way, I have to agree on the prices of hotels in Miami for next March, more expensive and have found that hotels are already booked up.

You are welcome. Let us know if we can answer anything or get pictures of anything for you. Have a list of items for tomorrow! 

[Gettys84]

19 minutes ago, Organized Chaos said:

 

$15 for a cheeseburger & fries at Jack's Shack. 😲 Yikes! That's one thing I don't like about ports of call. Many vendors know they can jack up their prices and tourists will pay it.

 

Couldn't help but smile at the ladies getting ready to tackle that massive plate of nachos.

 

After your pictures, I'm eager to try the pasta bar. That alfredo pasta looked great. Awesome that it doesn't cost extra.

Our cruising buddies said the ladies were dancing and having a good old time. Those are a lot of nachos!  

 

Pasta bar bar is very very good. I think I will be having it for lunch again tomorrow. 

Edited April 9, 2019 by Gettys84

[vfb2girls]

6 minutes ago, Organized Chaos said:

 

If you don't mind me asking, which March sailing will you be on? We're going March 7th.

 

I was the one who mentioned the hotels. We've stayed at the same one in Ft. Lauderdale twice. To book it next March, it's $115 more than what we paid last year. I looked at the events Gettys84 said that might be going on at that time, but they aren't till the end of March and early April. But something must be happening because that's not your average price hike.

We are on this same sailing! I thought perhaps it was because of Easter but it is in April next year. I’m an over planner so I like to have our hotel rooms booked as soon as our cruise is booked. I guess I will just have to keep checking the various hotel sites for something reasonable.

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Current cruising location at 8:45 tonight. La Romana tomorrow morning. 

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This is how to login or switch devices on the WiFi plan.  I have attached screen shots.  Switching from my iPhone to iPad for the night.

 

 Currently sitting on the balcony.  Will definitely get a balcony room from now on.  

 

1.  First go to the hub app, select the 3 lines at the top left.

2.  Scroll down to internet packages, once you press that it will take you to a web page.

3.  If you have a plan press “I have a plan, log in”. If not press what ever plan you want to purchase.  

(You do save a lot buying before getting on the ship)

4.  Once you select login it takes you to a login screen for your Folio number on your card and birthday.  

It then asks you if you want to log in/switch devices.  Very easy!

 

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Picture of a internet speed test from my iPad while sitting on my balcony. 

[Runaway Parent]

I would love to see all the dining room menus! If you or someone else has the Chef's Table menu, I'd like to see that as well. 

 

Thanks!

 

[ROXY GIRL]

I get so Happy when I read good reviews like yours.

We will be on Horizon in Sept.

Thanks

[Gettys84]

23 hours ago, Jenjer said:

Do they have Nutella available with breakfast breads?    Nutella on a croissant = its a cruise breakfast.  Not every ship does/ has it so I can always bring it from home if they don't 

Looked everywhere this morning for Nutella. Did not find any. May want to bring your own! 

[Jenjer]

Thanks so much for taking time out of you vacation to look for me. I will come prepared. Whooo hooo 2 months

 

[MamaBraz]

We are sailing the Horizon next March. Reading all of this is only builiding my excitement. Thanks so much. 

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Good morning from La Romana. For some reason will not let me upload pictures this morning. Will try again later today. Slept too long to make it by ocean plaza breakfast. They were packing it up at 9:30am. We went up to lido and got some items off of the Buffett. 

[Gettys84]

42 minutes ago, Jenjer said:

Thanks so much for taking time out of you vacation to look for me. I will come prepared. Whooo hooo 2 months

 

Welcome!

[Gettys84]

34 minutes ago, MamaBraz said:

We are sailing the Horizon next March. Reading all of this is only builiding my excitement. Thanks so much. 

Thanks for following along. 

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Pasta bar for lunch again. Word must be getting out how good it is. Way more people were lined up! Still can’t get pictures to upload. Will try from my iPad later. 

[cruisin'thrulife]

23 hours ago, Tracey.kinney425 said:

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The italian place is free for lunch isn't it?

Lunch is free and good, but the dinner is absolutely worth paying for.  Different, more extensive menu and excellent food!  Have tried Cucina on several different ships and can't wait to try the one on the Horizon in September.  Yum yum!!

Edited April 9, 2019 by cruisin'thrulife

[Gettys84]

Still can not get get pictures to upload. They get about 75 percent of the way and then it fails.  Nothing wrong with the internet so not sure what’s going on.  Will do a recap of the day later this evening after the love and marriage show!