Our Carnival Venezia B2B - 21 days of "Fun Italian Style" (with pics) - 9/23/23

[Jamman54]

50 minutes ago, Mrhubbabubba said:

Really enjoying this review and all the pics you guys take. Such a fun experience! Sailing out of New York is definitely on my short list of next cruises to plan. 

Glad you are enjoying the review. We still have a long, long, way to go. Everyone needs to sail out of New York at least once. There's no other sail away like it! 

[Jamman54]

Here are a few pool and whirlpool views…..

 

 

 

 

Here is the Pool Bar…..

 

 

 

I’m heading to the Pool Bar for my first drink. I will be drinking Balashi Beer all day. Notice that I am bringing my own cup. Last time I found out the hard way that they serve all the drinks in 8oz paper cups. They used to serve them in 16oz plastic cups. So now, everyone brings their own cups. No matter the size, the bartenders will fill them up!

 

 

Patti heads out to explore the area and Palm Beach…..

 

 

 

 

 

To be continued……

[Jamman54]

It looks like the storm clouds are rolling in as Patti continues to explore…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

It begins to rain, so Patti takes cover under a thatched umbrella. Back at the pool I get out of the water and head to the other side of the Pool Bar which is covered by a roof and has seating. I’ll ride the storm out there after I get our stuff out of the rain.

 

 

It is positively pouring out now…..

 

 

 

There’s a lot of thunder and lightning happening. Why would these people stay in the water?

 

 

 

 

I wouldn’t want to be on that catamaran now with that high mast…..

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

It poured for 45 minutes and then it stopped. It wouldn’t rain any more for the rest of the day, but the sun never really came back out either. We were okay with that. Patti continues with her Palm Beach tour by heading up towards the RIU…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patti comes back to the Barcelo to check on me. I had put our stuff back out on the chairs, and exchanged our wet towels for dry ones. Now I am comfortably back in my spot…..  

 

 

They are set up for a martini tasting. All you need to do for a free martini is dance with the shaker…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

Patti takes a few more shots of me and the pool…..

 

 

 

 

 

Patti heads out again to check out the beach and hotels in the other direction…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

Patti continues with her tour…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To be continued……

[Jamman54]

Patti heads back to the Barcelo. She’s feeling a little hungry and is going to check out the lunch buffet. She asks me if I want to come with her, but I’m perfectly satisfied with my liquid lunch. Patti documents the awesome lunch buffet…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To be continued……

[Jamman54]

Here are some more pictures of the lunch buffet….

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Here are Patti’s lunch choices…..

 

 

 

 

To be continued…

[Drew B 58]

I’d find it interesting to see a comparison between Patti’s step count and yours on any given day on a cruise.  😉  She seems like the Energizer Bunny, never stopping!  I admire that.

[Jamman54]

After finishing her lunch, Patti went up to the lobby to take some pictures…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is the Ballroom…..

 

 

 

 

The Barcelo Aruba Spa…..

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

It’s time to get ready to head back to the ship. I’m having a Pina Colada for my last drink…..

 

 

We left the Barcelo Aruba around 5pm. There was a line of taxis available to take us back to the ship. We were dropped off just outside the Cruise Terminal. Patti was going to stay out for a while and check out the stores around the port.

 

I went right back to the ship, then went right up to Guy’s Burger. I took my Pig Patty over to RoCoco and ordered a Thirsty Frog Wheat to wash it down. I had a hard time finishing my beer so I knew I was done drinking and eating for today, so I made my way back to the cabin. Patti came back on board a short time later. Here is today’s towel animal. Looks like Edy is getting a little adventurous…..

 

 

The laundry that Patti sent out yesterday has been returned…..

 

 

 

Here are some views of Oranjestad taken from our balcony….

 

 

 

 

 

 

We remained in the cabin the rest of the night relaxing and watching television. We fell asleep before the Venezia sailed away at 10pm.

 

Coming up next: Our day in Curacao at the Sunscape Resort!

[Jamman54]

15 minutes ago, Drew B 58 said:

I’d find it interesting to see a comparison between Patti’s step count and yours on any given day on a cruise.  😉  She seems like the Energizer Bunny, never stopping!  I admire that.

It's got to be at least 20 to 1. She never stops moving! 

[kdr69]

On 10/18/2023 at 4:54 PM, Jamman54 said:

Bonsai Sushi is right across from the Amari Bar. We will be eating here later tonight…..

 

 

 

 

 

The Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse is also next to the Amari Bar, but we’ll get back to that later. Next up is Bonsai Tappanyaki……

 

 

 

 

Across the way is Piano Bar 88. The Piano Bar Player for both cruises is Misso…..

 

 

 

 

The Quora String Trio performs in the Piazza San Marco…..

 

 

 

 

To be continued…..

OMG i love this trio they performed on the Celebration TA and were fantastic.  Especially when doing Queen.

[Jamman54]

Happy Sunday Cruise Critic family! Today is all about beer and football,  so I won't be posting anything today. I'll be back at it tomorrow to bring you to our next port of call,  Curacao. Have a great day! 😎

[kdr69]

Love the review Jamman! I do love to Cruise vicariously through Patti's Pictures and your descriptions.

[Jamman54]

Just now, kdr69 said:

OMG i love this trio they performed on the Celebration TA and were fantastic.  Especially when doing Queen.

They were fantastic! Sat and listened to them many times during our 21 days aboard. 😎

[TN Roz]

7 minutes ago, Jamman54 said:

Happy Sunday Cruise Critic family! Today is all about beer and football,  so I won't be posting anything today. I'll be back at it tomorrow to bring you to our next port of call,  Curacao. Have a great day! 😎

Loving the review as always! Sunday's are football and beer days at our house, too. Waiting for the Chiefs/Dolphins game to start  at 9:30. Enjoy your day!

[Essiesmom]

Football Sunday….I’m on Elation and they have the game from Frankfurt is on in the bar by the casino.  EM

[canes20]

1 hour ago, Essiesmom said:

Football Sunday….I’m on Elation and they have the game from Frankfurt is on in the bar by the casino.  EM

what is the score?

[Roscoe13]

16 hours ago, Jamman54 said:

Here is today’s towel animal. Looks like Edy is getting a little 

I think it's time Edy and had a Towel Animal Create Off...

Or TACO for short...

Here's my entry

[TN Roz]

28 minutes ago, canes20 said:

what is the score?

21-7 Chiefs in the third Qtr

[Stallion]

On 11/4/2023 at 6:42 PM, Drew B 58 said:

I’d find it interesting to see a comparison between Patti’s step count and yours on any given day on a cruise.  😉  She seems like the Energizer Bunny, never stopping!  I admire that.

I think of Jamman more as the "Anchor" of the relationship

[Jamman54]

1 hour ago, Stallion said:

I think of Jamman more as the "Anchor" of the relationship

I resemble that remark! 😁

[Haljo1935]

On 11/1/2023 at 2:57 AM, CruzerDeb said:

Wow, Bonsai Teppanyaki looks AMAZING! Carnival should thank you for your review, because I just booked it for my cruise on the Horizon in February!

It IS amazing! During our Sept B2B, which overlapped with @Jamman54 we had dinner twice and lunch once and wanted to go again!!

[Jamman54]

Day # 13  -  10/05/23  -  Willemstad, Curacao  (8am – 5pm).

 

We were up at 6:30am just as the Carnival Venezia was approaching Curacao. It is sunny and very hot outside…..

 

 

 

 

 

Here are today’s Fun Times…..

 

 

 

 

Captain Crescenzo is pulling the Venezia into the pier in Willemstad, Curacao…..

 

 

 

 

 

Once again, Captain Crescenzo has gotten us into port early. We are docked by 7:15am.

 

To be continued…..