Live / Solo from the Carnival Legend - December 5-12, 2021

[mrschrod]

Thanks for this review! I'm going to be on this ship next week. Do you mind listing the trivia's that are on the schedule?

[brilliantseas]

Game of Thrones Trivia starts at 1:45, followed by Bingo at 2:15, yet most of the people in the theater seem to be here for Bingo rather than trivia. 

 

 

 

The Bingo session is 3 games. The basic package is $25, which includes 3 chances to win on each game. 

 

$38 doubles your sheet to including 6 chances to win on each game and 12 pull tabs.

 

The Fanatic package is $48, and includes 9 chances to win on each of the 3 games, a dauber, and 15 pull tabs. 

 

They also have a $58 package that includes all of the above, as well as a Bingo Fanatic t-shirt. 

 

Cash Craze pull tab strips are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. 

[brilliantseas]

Stephanie is your Bingo host onboard Carnival Legend. 

[brilliantseas]

7 hours ago, heidikay said:

 How full is the ship? 

 

I just learned from another passenger that the cruise director announced 1,800 passengers last night at the Welcome Aboard show, or just shy of 85%. 

 

Lower berth capacity on the Carnival Legend is 2,124, although they sail at 105-110% capacity at peak times, including the sleeper sofas and pull-down bunks in the triples and quads. 

[brilliantseas]

Decisions, decisions... 

Wheely Big Trivia at 2:45 or Music Trivia at 3:00?

 

 

[sparks1093]

1 minute ago, brilliantseas said:

Decisions, decisions... 

Wheely Big Trivia at 2:45 or Music Trivia at 3:00?

 

 

Wheely Big Trivia is with a team, Music Trivia can be done without a team.

[brilliantseas]

Grabbed a Thirsty Frog Caribbean Wheat for Wheely Big Trivia. 

 

Small turnout for this one. The lobby decorations for Christmas are beautiful. The Menorah was broken down overnight following the last night of Hanukkah. 

 

[brilliantseas]

Update: The host didn't show for Wheely Big Trivia, so I'm off to Legends Cafe for the 3:00 Music Trivia. 

[brilliantseas]

Music Trivia has a much better turn-out! Piano bar entertainer Dara from South Africa is hosting and playing each song on the piano!

 

 

 

[brilliantseas]

1 hour ago, mrschrod said:

Thanks for this review! I'm going to be on this ship next week. Do you mind listing the trivia's that are on the schedule?

 

Embarkation Day

8:15 PM - Harry Potter Trivia

 

First Sea Day

9:45 AM - Cartoon Trivia

10:15 AM - Movie Quote Trivia

10:45 AM - Superheroes Trivia

11:15 AM - Holidays Trivia

1:00 PM - Motown Music Trivia Party

1:45 PM - Game of Thrones Trivia

2:45 PM - Wheely Big Fun Trivia (host did not show for this one)

3:00 PM - Music Trivia (w/live piano)

4:00 PM - Sports Trivia

 

Second Sea Day

9:45 AM - Tri-Bond Trivia

10:15 AM - Movies Trivia

11:00 AM - Holiday Radio Trivia

11:30 AM - Guess That Song: Country

1:00 PM - 80's Music Trivia Party

1:45 PM - Friends Trivia

3:30 PM - Guess That Song: TV Themes

4:00 PM - Sports Trivia

 

Nassau

10:30 AM - Fact or Fiction Trivia

11:00 AM - Urban Myths Trivia

1:00 PM - Food & Drinks Trivia

2:30 PM - General Knowledge Trivia

3:30 PM - Explain a Movie Badly Trivia

4:00 PM - Sports Trivia

 

Half Moon Cay

1:00 PM - The Genius Test Trivia

1:30 PM - Mind Game Trivia

2:30 PM - Outrageous Laws Trivia

3:00 PM - Lyrical Challenge Trivia

3:30 PM - Guess That Song: One-Hit Wonders

4:00 PM - Sports Trivia

 

Freeport

9:45 AM - Golden Girls Trivia

10:15 AM - Carnival Trivia

10:45 AM - Seinfeld Trivia

1:00 PM - Fairy Tales Trivia

1:45 PM - Calling All Nerds Trivia

2:00 PM - 70's Music Trivia Party

2:30 PM - Holidays Music and TV Trivia

3:15 PM - Movie Quotes Trivia

4:00 PM - Sports Trivia

 

Third Sea Day

10:15 AM - Fresh Price of Bel-Air Trivia

10:45 AM - Catch That Catchphrase Trivia

11:15 AM - Guess That Song: Holiday Music

11:45 AM - Big Bang Theory Trivia

3:30 PM - The Office Trivia

4:00 PM - Super Bowl Trivia

4:00 PM - Wheely Big Trivia

 

[kupton]

I'm really enjoying this review as we are on the Legend for Xmas.  Bummed about the fries at Guy's Burgers.  Nothing better than Guy's burgers and fries after a day at the beach.

 

Definitely need to try the Tiramisu.  Not sure how I missed that before.

[brilliantseas]

For those wondering, Ship on a Stick is back! Pre-COVID, some of the ships had been substituting a medal in place of the ship on a stick for trivia, but I can confirm that SoaS is back and here to stay! 

[brilliantseas]

Time for Sports Trivia. Today's trivia is all about the NFL. 

 

[brilliantseas]

I didn't fare so well in NFL Trivia. 4 out of 19 is unacceptable! 

[brilliantseas]

The Accidental String Trio is still just a duo, but they are very talented! 

 

 

Currently playing City of Stars from La La Land in the Alchemy Bar.

 

 

[brilliantseas]

First Sea Day is "Ladies Night" at Alchemy Bar. Their drink special is $1.00 off martinis. 

 

What should I order?

 

[brilliantseas]

Moscow Mule from Alchemy Bar

 

[brilliantseas]

Tonight's Elegent Night dinner menu, also known as "Feast". I believe the Blackened Pork Tart is new to the menu? I don't recall seeing it before, but it sounds like something worth trying?

 

 

No tuxedos spotted yet, but I have seen everything from suits and evening gowns to a gentleman in a Tommy Hilfiger sweatshirt and jeans in the Truffles Restaurant. 

[Silent Penguin]

5 hours ago, brilliantseas said:

Stephanie is your Bingo host onboard Carnival Legend. 

I loved Stephanie as a bingo hostess.  Did you? 

[brilliantseas]

3 minutes ago, Silent Penguin said:

I loved Stephanie as a bingo hostess.  Did you? 

 

I didn't stay for bingo. There were too many people playing relative to the prize pool. Instead, I went to the casino and but $20 into the Wheel of Fortune $1 slot machine. Won $62 on the 2nd spin. 

 

While I didn't win $1,000 playing bingo, I was happy to walk away up $52. 

[Silent Penguin]

8 hours ago, brilliantseas said:

 

I'm seeing a lot of spa "sales seminars" for things like botox, acupuncture, plump your lips, etc., but no group fitness classes on this cruise. I would assume this is due to ongoing group activity restrictions.

 

 

 

 

There were definitely group classes on the November 14th sailing.   Here's a picture of my assisted yoga pose that my classmate took for me.  

 

[brilliantseas]

I had to try the Blackened Pork Tart as it is something new after my many cruises on Carnival. I highly recommend giving them a try. Three tiny tarts filled with a citrus cream and topped with a small piece of grilled pork tenderloin, topped with charred pineapple. 

 

 

My second course was the spinach salad with walnuts and bleu cheese dressing. 

 

 

For my entree, I had the broiled lobster tail with mushroom risotto. I missed having the grilled shrimp served with the lobster tail as the lobster tail is small (maybe 3 ounces?) and is gone in just 4 or 5 bites. I Made, my server this evening, offered a second before serving dessert, but I politely declined. 

 

 

Speaking of dessert, it is Creme Brulee night! Notably missing are the berries on top. 

 

 

I Made was friendly, and his assistant also filled my water once, but dinner service was not up to the level of Almer and Joseph from last night. 

[Silent Penguin]

3 minutes ago, brilliantseas said:

 

I didn't stay for bingo. There were too many people playing relative to the prize pool. Instead, I went to the casino and but $20 into the Wheel of Fortune $1 slot machine. Won $62 on the 2nd spin. 

 

While I didn't win $1,000 playing bingo, I was happy to walk away up $52. 

Smart move!  I went the one time just for the novelty of it.  I didn't like the vibe.  I prefer the black jack table or gaming machines if I'm not feeling especially sharp.

[Silent Penguin]

2 minutes ago, brilliantseas said:

I had to try the Blackened Pork Tart as it is something new after my many cruises on Carnival. I highly recommend giving them a try. Three tiny tarts filled with a citrus cream and topped with a small piece of grilled pork tenderloin, topped with charred pineapple. 

 

 

My second course was the spinach salad with walnuts and bleu cheese dressing. 

 

 

For my entree, I had the broiled lobster tail with mushroom risotto. I missed having the grilled shrimp served with the lobster tail as the lobster tail is small (maybe 3 ounces?) and is gone in just 4 or 5 bites. I Made, my server this evening, offered a second before serving dessert, but I politely declined. 

 

 

Speaking of dessert, it is Creme Brulee night! Notably missing are the berries on top. 

 

 

I Made was friendly, and his assistant also filled my water once, but dinner service was not up to the level of Almer and Joseph from last night. 

 

How did you like the creme brulee?   My tablemates and I thought the custard too eggy and the shell was way too thick.   I've had better many times on Carnival. 

 

 

[brilliantseas]

3 minutes ago, Silent Penguin said:

 

How did you like the creme brulee?   My tablemates and I thought the custard too eggy and the shell was way too thick.   I've had better many times on Carnival. 

 

 

 

I enjoyed mine. It had enough vanilla flavor so as not to be a bland egg custard.