Miracle 10 Day Alaska, 6/10... Mostly Photographic and Disappointing Review

[TxTeach79]

But wait! On a whim, I did some googling and we found a site that lets you book day rooms in various hotels. Found an little Inn very close to Oakland airport, 10-4 access, TOTALLY WORTH IT. Apparently this site was a shark tank deal. Look, I don’t care if they think B is a hooker and I’m a John - WORTH IT. I’VE BEEN CALLED WORSE. 

 

[TxTeach79]

Morning from the City by the Bay….. home of the… Millennium Falcon?

 

 

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Most amazing debark ever. We left the room and headed to Bacchus around 7:30 (they said Dia/Plat debark with carry off should start at 7:45) and we literally never sat down. By the time we got there, “they already called all platinums”…. So this is us walking off without ever sitting down… at 7:38am. Incredible. 
 

 

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Now to sit and wait on our Uber. Only 11 minutes. Not bad considering the crowd and parade closures starting up. Plus, hard to imagine better weather to wait outside in. 
 

 

[TxTeach79]

Luckily our driver was a super nice guy. He had to do some WORK to get us out of San Francisco and to the bay bridge. We could already see people in Warriors gear everywhere milling about downtown. He got creative, finally got us out after some unanticipated sightseeing, and we got to our destination right around check in time.

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(I love California. It’s gorgeous, full of amazing people, and often in life you get what you pay for. That said, OUUUUCCCCHHHH baby) 

Edited June 30, 2022 by TxTeach79

[TxTeach79]

This place is completely frozen in time. Like, think late 80’s maybe. It may be kinda old, but I also think I kinda dig the vibe! Super clean, nice nice nice ladies working the front, and they let us hit the free breakfast before checking in. Right on the bay too. 
 

 

[TxTeach79]

Throwback city USA 

 

 

 

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What if your grandma had a monstrous group shower situation? 
 

 

[TxTeach79]

At the end of the day, this last minute blind day room was one of the best decisions we made the entire trip. We got to take a fat nap, shower, rest up, watch some TV, order some lunch in from a nearby taqueria…. About MILES better than being stuck in an airport all day. 
 

oh, and travel tips 101: always eat the menu item labeled “XXX HOT” the day of your flight. What could go wrong? #diabla
 

 

[TxTeach79]

It ain’t bad… especially considering we’re staring down the barrel of 105 waiting at home 

 

[TxTeach79]

Don’t you tell me what to do 

 

 

made it to the gate. Stayed at the hotel til the last minute at 4, slept off that burrito a bit, now we’re refreshed, rested, and good to go. 
 

[TxTeach79]

So B made a good point that we should probably eat something now lest we be ravenous when we land at home close to midnight… she decided on a Subway we’d passed a few gates back, but let’s just say the line was problematic…

 

 

amazingly, the location was on the app, I did an online order thinking it was kind of a long shot, and five minutes later I’m strolling back to the gate. I kinda felt like a jerk and a super hero all at once…. The duality of man..

 

[TxTeach79]

Exit row. Nobody between us. As big any win I had in the casino. 
 

 

 

[TxTeach79]

Ugh. A quick stop, cap’n?

 

 

culinary delights await 

 

[TxTeach79]

Welp, time to land. We made it! Back to reality…

 

 

 

[TxTeach79]

Well, this was just a fantastic trip. I couldn’t recommend it more. We did the math, since I was a kid I’ve been on 49 cruises, 29 on Carnival, and this one ranks right at the top somewhere. Amazing crew, a happy ship that’s so well designed and easy to navigate (and handles crowds better than any I’ve sailed before), and my God - Alaska. Beautiful hardly does it justice. 
 

Thanks for following along! I hope this mess was enjoyable/helpful in some way! I’m going solo on the MG in November and am

playing with doing a live TR then. We’ll see. After that, B and I are right back on the MG over the holidays, and we’re eyeballing a Pride 12 night in Europe next summer. Can’t wait for all it!

[urbanhawk]

The only disappointment about this review is that it's ending! I've been following along since day one.  I've totally enjoyed it.. (I can honestly say,  I've never met a giddy cubano!!!!!))

 

I love the spirit class-I've been on the Miracle I believe 3 times,  and on the Legend, and the Spirit.

 

Happy travels and cruising! (and a hi to b )..

[TxTeach79]

16 minutes ago, urbanhawk said:

The only disappointment about this review is that it's ending! I've been following along since day one.  I've totally enjoyed it.. (I can honestly say,  I've never met a giddy cubano!!!!!))

 

I love the spirit class-I've been on the Miracle I believe 3 times,  and on the Legend, and the Spirit.

 

Happy travels and cruising! (and a hi to b )..

now I only regret not registering my user name as “Giddy Cubano” years ago. 😂😂😂😂

 

thanks for the kind words! I really appreciate it - and I’ll tell her you said hi! 😂

[luvcruzing]

@TxTeach79 Thank you for taking the time to do this cruise review.  I love your sense of humor and appreciation for the ship and the beauty surrounding you on this cruise.  Looking forward to more from you on your future cruises. 

[slimbyspring]

7 hours ago, TxTeach79 said:

Well, this was just a fantastic trip. I couldn’t recommend it more. We did the math, since I was a kid I’ve been on 49 cruises, 29 on Carnival, and this one ranks right at the top somewhere. Amazing crew, a happy ship that’s so well designed and easy to navigate (and handles crowds better than any I’ve sailed before), and my God - Alaska. Beautiful hardly does it justice. 
 

Thanks for following along! I hope this mess was enjoyable/helpful in some way! I’m going solo on the MG in November and am

playing with doing a live TR then. We’ll see. After that, B and I are right back on the MG over the holidays, and we’re eyeballing a Pride 12 night in Europe next summer. Can’t wait for all it!

So I am curious on the Cheers vs non cheers method on the Alaskan cruise.  We have opted with non cheers since it is Alaska but wondered how the cost comparison worked out for you?  We are "moderate" drinkers and plan on bringing wine on board with us as well.  Great review - makes us ready to see Alaska again!

[TravelGirlinDallas]

Great review!! Really enjoyed following along. So I guess you were able to escape the ever-present Covid? We are sailing next month and I'm a little worried about that part. Not so much worried about the illness (I've already had it), just concerned about avoiding all of the unpleasant travel consequences.

[rwest898]

I enjoyed your review and sorry it's ending.  I grew up in the bay area so it was nice seeing how much it has changed.  Looking forward to your next review!

[EllieinNJ]

Really enjoyed your review.  I am somewhat new to Carnival only having done one cruise on the Legend.  We have booked the Pride next May/June for b2b, 12 day then 9 day.  If these are the dates you're looking at hope to meet you and B.