LIVE! Jubilee Jaunt 3/2-3/9 Big Family Fun—Let’s Cruise!

[TravelBluebird]

5 hours ago, mamiamjo said:

Nice Pics, Love Mahogany Bay!

 

Thank you!  Mahogany Bay has become one of my favorite ports—love the port area, AND there is so much to do in Roatan!

[TravelBluebird]

After everyone was made presentable, we headed down to Dr Inks for the usual round of drinks. We have our bar and our bartender; what more does one need before dinner? 

 

We had to go to Cucina Capitano in person because their reservaton system cannot accept more than 8 people, so hubby went to Cucina so they could manually add our 9th person.  We did that about 6:30 and that got us right in at about 7.

 

This was my third go at Cucina Capitano on the Excel class ships. My first try on the Mardi Gras was a disaster (like, 3 hours for dinner for 2 people!).  My second on the Celebration was disappointing, just didn’t enjoy the food we ordered. However, on Jubilee, they have got it together!

 

In spite of our big party, service was prompt and we were able to make the 8:45 comedy show in Punchliner with no trouble.

 

The food at Cucina was also excellent this time! I had the Caprese salad and a half portion of the clam linguine, and the veal marsala. All hot and tasty. The apple crostina for desert was OK; the tiramisu some had was better! Other photos are of the Arancini, Nona’s Meatball, the tuna appetizer, etc.  It is an excellent included choice on this ship!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[TravelBluebird]

After dinner we went to Tim Young’s R rated comedy show at the Punchliner. Standing Room only. I’ve seen him before on a ship; I just can’t remember which one. I though D.J.Cooch was funnier, and others thought Jersey was funnier still. Still a good show!

 

And then EVERYONE went to bed (well, the young people may have just made their escape, but lets just say they went to bed).  Scuba diving and playing with wildlife is tiring!  So there I was, all alone. I wandered by the late Rio Carnival show (same as last night; they do 4 performances in all so everyone can see the show!). Course I ended up in the casino.  Won some more, so I’m decently up for the week at this point!  

 

Tomorrow most of the group is going kayaking. Son is going to Chaccoben ruins. I am going to hang out at the port (I’m doing a video on the port for my channel)  so as part of that, I’m going to have fish eat the dead skin off my feet at the fish spa and going to the Aviarus for the birds and the views. Good night all! Two more ports and a sea day are still ahead! 

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[TheLargeFamily]

Hey Dee! Have u tried seafood shack? 

[jimbo5544]

Late to the party but great review.  Have to find a way to get down and sail on the Jubilee.  Enjoying it all.

[TravelBluebird]

4 hours ago, TheLargeFamily said:

Hey Dee! Have u tried seafood shack? 

  @TheLargeFamily Not on this ship! I do usually love their lobster roll and enjoy the fried clams; I’m trying to fit it in but wow this cruise is going fast!

[TravelBluebird]

4 hours ago, jimbo5544 said:

Late to the party but great review.  Have to find a way to get down and sail on the Jubilee.  Enjoying it all.

 

@jimbo5544 Glad as always to have you along!  Jubilee has been fantastic so far, but then, I’m an Excel Class Fangirl (LOL)

[TravelBluebird]

Ah! About to head out at a very leisurely 10:30am! So happy to have a quiet morning.

Quite windy! At 9am long after we were docked and I was just waking up, the ship was still shaking every now and then, and it just did a little shimmy as I’m typing this.

 

I grabbed my coffee at Java Blue; no line to speak of. There is no grab and go that I can see, and by 9:30, absolutely no food, not even a muffin in the case. I remember a big grab and go case on the Mardi Gras; am I remembering it wrong? Line was longer by the time I had my sorta-dry cappucino (photo of line)

 

Crew safety drills are going on this morning. Those go right into the rooms, so if you are a REALLY late sleeper, beware, but I always enjoy hearing the drills as they help keep us all safe in case of emergency.

 

We are docked next to the Norwegian Joy in a sort of T formation; front of their ship is right outside my starboard side window.

 

And I’m sending in my free laundry! Yay. 

 

I’m off to Costa Maya!

 

 

 

 

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[TravelBluebird]

Had lots of fun in the port!  But WOW was it crowded! We had a latecomer to the pier, Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas, so 3 big ships.  

 

For some reason I couldn’t get any data on my cellular while I was in port; I bet they had free wifi and I should have switched over.

 

In any event, I started out by watching the Papantla flyers. Then I walked around checking out all the stores, pools, bars and eating venues. I did see 2 heavily armed security guys inside the port; is this new?

 

Met the Duck Man who is on Jubilee right now, and then wanted something to drink before going in the Aviarium. Got a delicious Sorbet drink at the Gelato store; I picked Lemon falvor and it was very refreshing.

 

The Aviarium costs $14 per adult and $12 per person. If you love birds it is totally worth it; it is also totally worth it if you just want to get great views of the port and the ships, and/or want to watch the people interact from the dolphins; they have an observatory tower and lots of suspended bridges with great views.

 

I was one of very few people in the attraction today, so could linger as long as I wanted. Saw a HUGE tour group going in as I exited. Do NOT do this attraction as a tour; much better if you are not in a huge group, and I don’t see the need for someone to organize this for you, as its right in the port!

 

Lets start with some general port andship photos: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[TravelBluebird]

I saw at least 3 pools walking around. The middle one had a wild spring break party atmosphere—DJ, dancers, line dancing in the pool, yard long drinks. Probably not the one you want to pick if you are with your kids.  I have video of this that I’ll share later.

 

Here are some of the Aviarium photos; birds first:

 

 

 

 

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[TravelBluebird]

Photos of the Avarius:

 

 

 

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[TravelBluebird]

Then met up with my son, and we did the Fish Spa together!  Your feet and lower legs get scrubbed to within an inch of their life, and then these little fish nibble on your legs. It is a very pleasant sensation. Here is a photo; videos are up on my phone in the room—I’m currently at Street Eats

 

 

 

 

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[TravelBluebird]

back on the ship! Just was at Street Eats for a snack; got the Beef Bulgogi FRESH off the grill and wow was that delicious! Also had the  Sesame Chicken Wontons. Did not try the pulled pork tater tots, as I need to save space for dinner!  Also sort of fasted earlier in the day, so was hungry!
 

Now I’m on my balcony; shady and lovely out here, watching everyone stream back onto Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas. TOTALLY missed the Norwegian Joy leave port as I was watching the chef cook the beef bulgogi and didn’t hear the ship horn over the lido music. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[TravelBluebird]

Just sailed away! 4:50pm (all aboard was 4:30):

 

 

[TravelBluebird]

I’m off to dress for dinner!
 
Tentative schedule—Dinner somewhere, then Deal or No Deal, then Comedy, and MAYBE Rock N Glow party!

[TravelBluebird]

We all split up for dinner!  One couple did MDR (best for Vegan) four went to the sushi restaurant and three of us had dinner at Emeril’s.  What a feast we ended up ordering lots of little plates to share, and my son bought the Steve lobster for my birthday which was last week.  It was excellent!  
 

Emeril’s is a paid restaurant with reasonable prices. Most small plates are $5.  The lobster was $30. 
 

 

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[TheLargeFamily]

Ohhhh what a beautiful day! Great photos too! I'm wondering, does the dolphin experience accept walk ins at all? 

[TravelBluebird]

4 hours ago, TheLargeFamily said:

Ohhhh what a beautiful day! Great photos too! I'm wondering, does the dolphin experience accept walk ins at all? 

 

A pure Fun in the Sun day indeed!

 

@TheLargeFamily I don’t know for sure RE walk ins for the Dolphin Experience BUT on their website (they call themselves Dolphin Discovery) it says you can get a discount for booking 4 days in advance, so it sounds like you can. You can also book directly with them online.

 

Tomorrow I’ll be at Passion Island Beach.  Son is coming with me…he by Twister, since the slow boat is sold out BUT we are going to check in early because out of the 3 Carnival owned ships, the excursion desk said that it would be likely there is at least 1 no-show.

 

We have 5 scuba diving and 2 taking e bikes.

 

 

[TravelBluebird]

7 hours ago, TravelBluebird said:

Tentative schedule—Dinner somewhere, then Deal or No Deal, then Comedy, and MAYBE Rock N Glow party!

 

OK, we sort of accomplished all that! 

Deal or No Deal was PACKED for the 7:30 show—we found seats up on 8.  Kyndall Fire was the host. I won a $25 Bingo package as did my son. I walked by the late show and there were many more seats available; Gabby from the Fun Squad was the host.

 

Made it to the comedy show; Dylan Vattelana. He was quite funny; not as raunchy as Tim Young.

 

Did NOT make it to the Rock N’Glow party.  I was so tired! I must be getting old; I never miss a deck party.  I did end up in the casino. Not a winning night…played one of those Buffalo machines. There is an entire ROOM of Buffalo machines in the Jubilee casino. ANd YES you can hear the game announcements in there if you are on a gamblng cruise.

 

Was up then down then up then way down. Still up for the week though.

 

I have an EARLY morning call tomorrow; back on ship is 3:30 so everyone is having an early excursion or activiity.

 

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[TravelBluebird]

Also…need to warn everyone about the weird new digital disembarkation procedure where you pick either express (no assistance with luggage) or assisted luggage disembarkation in the Carnival app; 3 days before the end of the cruise.

Evidently Kyndall Fire made an announcement about it (no one in our group was out and about or opened our door to hear it) and then we got a pop up in the ship app about it.  When we finally looked at this in the app this evening, it said that ALL assisted time slots were taken and you could only pick Express!

 

I’m not lugging my giant suitcase all over the ship!  It seems ridiculous…too many people can NOT take all their luggage off the ship-old people, disabled, people with extra luggage…

 

We went to guest services and we now have the 9:45-10am disembarkation we wanted.  

 

I must be mis-understanding the process somehow; the ship simply cannot put a cap on Assisted Luggage Disembarkation slots. I am going to attend the Disembarkation Talk on Friday to get more information. 

 

This is what we now have in the app after talking with guest services:

 

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[TravelBluebird]

I am on the Ferry to Passion Island!  Shade for everyone very pleasant.  
 

Son just went by on the Twister.  Please pray for him 😂

[TravelBluebird]

Ferry right now

 

Counted 7 ships in port so far today!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[TravelBluebird]

It takes the ferry type boat 1 hour to Passion Island, takes the Twister 1/2 hour

[TravelBluebird]

We ordered room service coffee last night for 7:30–didn’t arrive till 7:50 when I was leaving (stayed 3 extra minutes to drink it—you bet! 

[Hogladyrider]

@TravelBluebird...yikes 7 ships in port, not my idea of fun, but then I AM OLD and love being OLD!