Sistahs Cruise: Bliss NY to Bahamas, Feb 23-March 1

[Greenpea2]

I’d hoped to have time to write the usual pre-cruise pre-story (not that it’s all that interesting) but, well, just didn’t happen. I am leaving on the Bliss in just a few hours and it has felt this time would never get here already. I booked this cruise a year ago. It’s kind of a bucket list thing … I have cruised over 20 times, the vast majority on NCL. But the last time was 5 years ago. I had lost my cruise mojo, but now it’s back and I am so ready!

 

DH was not in the mood to cruise (and hates to leave our 3 cats, as sad old cat-man-ish as that sounds) so I asked my sister to join me. She lives up by Canada and I live in NJ so we don’t get to spend that much time together. As DH and I are moving to NC this fall, that will become even more of a fact. She has only been on one 1-night cruise so this is a very big deal for her. She has no idea what to expect but is game for every last bit of what comes her way. We are in the Haven, which was a surprise for her—I only just (and finally) spilled the beans about a month ago. 

 

I decided to just go all out – the Haven, upgrade to the Ultimate Beverage package, upgrade to unlimited internet, what the heck, right? You only live once. And being 66 (sister is 68), I’m celebrating life more and more these days.

 

So here we go. I will post as I can so let’s call this a semi-live report. I know the onboard internet is tiresome at times, so if nothing else I will post pictures and write a review post-cruise. But doing it as I go is more appealing to me. I wanna share the bliss (yeah, I know--groan).

 

[Slainte57]

🎉Happy sailing, Greenpea🎉

    🍸🍷🍹🍺🍸🍷🍹🍺

 

[CruisinMama2003]

Enjoy your looong awaited cruise! #TribeMember 😀

[jbhcw]

Bon Voyage!!  Have a super wonderful cruise...and can't wait for the trip report...and pictures!!

[CruisingBliss13]

Have a wonderful cruise!  
 

If you think of it, I would love to see the dailies.  We are on the March 15th sailing.  

[blarko]

Following along @Greenpea2 

Hope you feel better and enjoy your sistah time! ❤️

Edited February 23, 2020 by blarko

[Dina7]

Hope you & your sister enjoy every minute of your time together on the Bliss!☀️⚓️🏝

Looking forward to your photos & whatever you are able to post.

Edited February 23, 2020 by Dina7

[AKR2011]

Looking forward to reading more, @Greenpea2

[Shaded Lady]

Have a blast sweetie! We'll be following, and we'll all be here when you get back!

[kpark895]

This will be great!

[Chesneygirl]

Woohoo following along!

We will getting on one week from today and we are also in the Haven! 

 

[Greenpea2]

Arrived  at the pier safe and sound (which is, I guess, subjective). Pretty easy check in. People were still leaving in streams. 
 

Since it’s a cruise, I had to eat something. Since it was there. 

[deedle7544]

Have a great time! And remember you’ve got to add to the worst picture competition! 
 

#tribe

[deedle7544]

Where’s the adult beverage? 

[Dina7]

15 minutes ago, deedle7544 said:

Where’s the adult beverage? 

This photo seems to have been taken in the Haven waiting area at the cruise terminal. I don’t think she’s on the ship yet, so no adult beverages 😉

 

[mopedmom1]

I think a nice big glass of Vitamin C and vodka is needed. Have fun and don't do anything deedle wouldn't do! 😉

[blarko]

19 minutes ago, Greenpea2 said:

Arrived  at the pier safe and sound (which is, I guess, subjective). Pretty easy check in. People were still leaving in streams. 
 

Since it’s a cruise, I had to eat something. Since it was there. 

 

Now don’t be eating all healthy stuff......

[deedle7544]

4 minutes ago, mopedmom1 said:

I think a nice big glass of Vitamin C and vodka is needed. Have fun and don't do anything deedle wouldn't do! 😉

😇

[SenatorsFan]

I'm here and can't wait to see what you and sistah get up to! Have the best time! 🛳️🍹😎

Heather

[AmyJA]

Make sure you and your sister have too much fun ...

 

[Greenpea2]

Here is my vitamin c. On board and on the sun deck! 
 

my photos are posting in the wrong direction! Tried a shot of us using a selfie and it was upside down. 😞. What am I doing wrong. 
 

[Bulagal]

Have a blast and be sure to check out The Mickey Utley Band playing at the Q Smokehouse ! 

[Greenpea2]

The Haven passengers have been offered lunch at Food Republic which made my day because I had been agonizing (well, that’s a bit too dramatic) over whether we should use a specialty dining credit there. Now we don’t have to. They open at noon so we will go then. Would love to walk around the ship but it’s too much work lugging around our carryonsi somehow have logged almost 5000 steps already today. Sistah whined that she only has 4000 steps. After mentally pumping my fist on my own behalf (beat my older sister!) I told her that’s only because I logged 2000 steps back in my apartment this morning trying to find things I had then could not find. Including an earring, my passport, the top I planned to wear today and my luggage tags (which I never did find). That calmed her down. 
 

but fist pump for me anyway. 

[Chesneygirl]

Is Patrick your concierge? 

[Hogladyrider]

Greenpea.......glad you made it onboard.........have way too much fun, you have earned it.  Can't wait to see where you take us....following!