Our first formal night and Tuxedo junction ended with a dinner with the Captain and his wife COFFEE CHAT Kimberly Wells interviewed Entertainment Director Bienelisa and Entertainment Host Tomas during this morning's coffee chat. FORMAL NIGHT Tonight was the first...
After two years of chatting on our roll call, many of us finally meet face to face NIEUW STATENDAM This morning we noticed another cruise ship heading in the opposite direction as we sailed east of Puerto Rico. I zoomed in with binoculars and saw this was the Nieuw...
We meet our neighbors during the first Block Party of the voyage STUFFING NAMETAGS The first Cruise Critic Meet and Greet is tomorrow. Kim Pollock worked over the last month to print and prepare nametags for over 280 people who have been talking online about the...
Our 128 day adventure begins as we leave Fort Lauderdale (3 Jan 24) We left our hotel at about 10:15 am to get our luggage dropped off and return our rental car by 10:45 am so we could avoid a penalty for a late return. Avis gives you a 29-minute grace period, then...
We sleep in and visit a local yarn shop - 2 Jan 2024 LATE SLEEPERS We didn't do much today - we slept in until noon. Then we headed to Judy's favorite Fort Lauderdale Yarn Shop - Sheep Thrills. Judy picked up some silk and linen blend yarn from Anzula Yarns in the...
We finish packing and fly all night, arriving in Fort Lauderdale TAKING THE REDEYE TO FORT LAUDERDALEWhile we shipped seven bags and a box on 15 Dec 23 using luggage forward, we still left for the airport with five checked bags. We hate to have everything in our...
Special activities and themed events are highlights of a Grand World Voyage About 50% of our 128-day Grand World Voyage will be sea days. Most people on longer cruises like sea days as they give you a chance to relax between port visits and enjoy the many amenities...
Treat every cruise as if it's your first and last Our 128-day Grand World Voyage starts in six days from Port Everglades, Berth 19, at 5:00 PM You can find the itinerary as a list HERE World Cruise Reference Items HERE Highlights Holland America Line - Zuiderdam 69...
Last minute requirement for a Brazil Evisa, along with packing, makes for a challenging final 30 days PACKING Packing for a World Cruise is very intimidating - especially if this is your first long cruise. Things that you usually don't have to deal with on shorter...