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Gypsy
02-10-2023, 06:13 PM
Heading out tomorrow on the red eye to Orlando. Ports are Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Jamaica and Great Stirrup Cay. I booked this cruise almost 2 years ago to use up my FCC’s during Covid.

We are pretty excited, but have read a lot of bad reviews on the design of the ship. Mostly that the venues are too small. We are keeping an open mind. The reviews have also said it’s the best food they have had on NCL with a few new concepts being introduced.

Donna Summer the Musical in the main theatre and this disco queen is very excited about that. The house band in Syd Norman’s does a show covering FM’s Rumor album which is also perfect for me, I’ve packed a few Stevie Nicks tshirts lol.

I’m also doing a slot pull and I have 70 participants! Crazy, I hope I can spread everyone out sufficiently. I’ll try to update when I have Internet!

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Laurie
02-10-2023, 07:04 PM
Have a great cruise!!


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MrsSondor
02-10-2023, 07:17 PM
I will be interested to hear about - we have been thinking about trying a cruise again and have the CET cruise to use.


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zeus
02-10-2023, 08:01 PM
It looks like a beautiful ship, and big. Have a wonderful trip, Gina! And that could be a job to consider when you retire. Running slot pulls on the cruises. [emoji848]

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KingJasonSlots
02-10-2023, 09:16 PM
Have a fabulous cruise! Please post as many pictures/details/feedback as you feel up to sharing!!


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dvandentop
02-11-2023, 03:15 AM
looks like such an aweosme ship keep us posted really wanna try an Ncl in 2023

their world.class bar and the boardwalk area really intrigued me

Gypsy
02-11-2023, 04:47 PM
Packed and driving to Vegas for our flight to Orlando. One last walk with Bella, I hate leaving her, she’s 17 now and I worry about her so much!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230211/58bcf8c6e969c756ca0da6a3393881fa.jpg


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Elf70
02-11-2023, 05:19 PM
Have a fabulous cruise. Can’t wait to hear about it.

Curlyd
02-11-2023, 07:03 PM
Have a wonderful time and be sure to post about it when you get back.

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dvandentop
02-11-2023, 07:53 PM
Packed and driving to Vegas for our flight to Orlando. One last walk with Bella, I hate leaving her, she’s 17 now and I worry about her so much!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230211/58bcf8c6e969c756ca0da6a3393881fa.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI know with our simon getting old always hate to worry about if something happens when we are gone

Gypsy
02-11-2023, 11:53 PM
Dinner at PF Changs at the District on the way to the Airport.

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Gypsy
02-12-2023, 01:20 AM
The airport is empty lol


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zeus
02-12-2023, 01:39 AM
The airport is empty lol


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Gypsy
02-12-2023, 03:07 AM
We have to fly to LAX first! We got the free flights through NCL and they don’t exactly give you the best or most direct flights!

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02-12-2023, 03:08 AM
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tee2green
02-12-2023, 10:50 AM
Have a wonderful time! Can't wait to hear all about it. We're probably going to try to use our 7 Star cruise this year and see if I enjoy cruising.

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Georgiagambler
02-13-2023, 12:05 AM
Hope you have a fantastic trip!


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Gypsy
02-14-2023, 07:34 PM
Arrived in Orlando about 45 minutes late. We had to wait for passengers coming from Hawaii in LA. It was a long flight and I had trouble sleeping but never moved from my seat. Both ankles and feet are swollen up like little piggys!

Got an Uber straight for the port and there was a hand full of people in line at 9:00 am. Got checked in early and went straight to the line and we were first to board after Haven!

Gypsy
02-14-2023, 08:17 PM
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dvandentop
02-15-2023, 01:07 PM
hope trip going well

Gypsy
02-15-2023, 05:50 PM
Got all our shows booked and then headed to Indulge Food Hall for lunch. We really love this new concept, there are many different food options, but you can order from a kiosk at your table and they bring you your food.

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Gypsy
02-15-2023, 05:53 PM
Having trouble with Internet on my phone, even in ports, so I’ll have to catch up when we return. I did get a hand pay last night on BG Revolution. Started the bonus with 12 gold Buffalo!

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Laurie
02-15-2023, 06:57 PM
Having trouble with Internet on my phone, even in ports, so I’ll have to catch up when we return. I did get a hand pay last night on BG Revolution. Started the bonus with 12 gold Buffalo!

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Congrats!!


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MrsSondor
02-15-2023, 06:59 PM
Thanks for sharing when you can… Nice Buffalo win!! Have a good time!


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Elf70
02-15-2023, 10:08 PM
Great buffalo win!

zeus
02-15-2023, 10:45 PM
Beautiful win, Gina!

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KingJasonSlots
02-15-2023, 10:46 PM
Congratulations Gina!!!


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bluesfan
02-16-2023, 01:05 AM
Congrats on the handy!

dvandentop
02-16-2023, 02:35 PM
very nice congrats

Gypsy
02-16-2023, 07:55 PM
Spent the first afternoon in the spa relaxing, as we were really tired from the red eye. The spa is great on the Prima. They have a large salt water floating pool which is really hot. A huge jacuzzi with lots of jets. They have a regular sauna, an infrared sauna, a charcoal sauna, an ice room, a eucalyptus steam and a salt room. They also have lots of hot stone loungers and tea/fruit station. Our goal is to hit up the thermal spa at least once daily, and it’s right outside our cabin so it’s easy to visit before you get ready.

Dinner was at Cagneys. The food was outstanding and I’ve been disappointed at Cagneys on every other ship so that’s saying a lot!

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Gypsy
02-16-2023, 07:58 PM
After dinner we went to Syd Norman’s and enjoyed their house band that played a great mix of 70’s and 80’s favorites https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230216/b083eed6d4dc8167e7953dceb2fe5c5e.jpg


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Gypsy
02-16-2023, 08:02 PM
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zeus
02-16-2023, 08:04 PM
You two are truly living it up this trip! The food and drinks look wonderful. And what perfect location for the spa. That's a great pic of you two! Keep enjoying every minute of it.

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Gypsy
02-16-2023, 08:11 PM
Monday was a sea day. I hosted a slot pull which had 71 people signed up. I’m the end about 51 showed up, so not bad. There was no dragon link on the ship and they wouldn’t let me to BG because we had too many people. I decided on Dancing Drums at $10.00 a spin. We didn’t get one bonus! Well we closed the pot twice and got small minis each time. We did have a few nice line hits, so in the end, everyone got half their buy in back. I don’t have any pictures because I was too busy, but hopefully Richard got some!

Dinner tonight was at Hasuki, their Japanese Teppan tables. We got steak and scallops and everything was delicious, but I didn’t take any pictures.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230216/b0bb3fe597b178f06490dfa1fcacd78f.jpg

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Gypsy
02-16-2023, 08:16 PM
Tuesday was Cozumel and we went to Mr. Sanchos beach club. It was just ok, food was just ok and we were limited on where we could snorkel. I’m suffering from an infected bug bite and trying to get tea tree oil for it. Richard is trying to get me to go to the dr, but I’m trying to wait. Hopefully I can find tea tree oil tomorrow in Grand Cayman.

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zeus
02-16-2023, 08:19 PM
Oh no, that doesn't look good. I hope you find relief somewhere soon.

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Gypsy
02-16-2023, 08:21 PM
Dinner this Valentine’s Day was at their Seafood restaurant Palomar. Everything was excellent!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230216/c7d8f780a664a755a744e1affa726fc4.jpg

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Dessert was apple tarts a la mode which I guess I forgot to photograph lol.

Gypsy
02-16-2023, 08:35 PM
Wednesday was Grand Cayman. Took a taxi to cemetery beach and found some good snorkeling and a quiet beach. Also got some tea tree oil and calming crème at the market. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230216/8e5d0ea1f6f90e774d47313157313fef.jpg

After some spa time we ate dinner at the local and they had delicious hot fudge sundaes!
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Then it was back a Syd Norman’s. The house band was doing a special show called Rumors. They covered the entire album and told stories about the band. It was amazing!!

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The ship is really beautiful!!


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Gypsy
02-16-2023, 08:43 PM
Oh no, that doesn't look good. I hope you find relief somewhere soon.

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It’s much better today, the swelling is just about gone and so is the pain. Still freakishly red though, I hate getting old!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230216/1144db8bda544652541e05911b43dd0d.jpg


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zeus
02-16-2023, 08:55 PM
It’s much better today, the swelling is just about gone and so is the pain. Still freakishly red though, I hate getting old!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230216/1144db8bda544652541e05911b43dd0d.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkGlad it has helped. And I feel your pain. I apparently now have thin skin because when I bump my arm on something, I can count on it bleeding. [emoji3064] I am loving your pics, Gina!

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KingJasonSlots
02-16-2023, 09:29 PM
All of the pictures are so amazing! I’m really glad your bite is healing.


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Gypsy
02-16-2023, 10:49 PM
Some pictures from the spa

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Heated loungers
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Lots of good napping spots!
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Great views!


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Suze1000
02-18-2023, 02:57 AM
Glad it has helped. And I feel your pain. I apparently now have thin skin because when I bump my arm on something, I can count on it bleeding. [emoji3064] I am loving your pics, Gina!

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Keep an eye on it. A skin check is in order. I just has 3 spots of basal cell carcinoma removed just last week from sun damage.

dsmack
02-18-2023, 06:01 AM
Some pictures from the spa

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Heated loungers
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Lots of good napping spots!
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Great views!


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Wow! That is a nice spa [emoji102]


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Elf70
02-18-2023, 03:37 PM
What a beautiful ship! Thanks for all the pictures.

Gypsy
02-19-2023, 11:27 AM
Richard did get a picture during our slot pull, we had so much fun meeting new friends by doing this on the second day!

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Gypsy
02-19-2023, 11:37 AM
Friday was a sea day. The Prima is such an incredibly beautiful ship.

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Gypsy
02-19-2023, 11:46 AM
Dinner was at Le Bistro and it was outstanding. All of the food on this ship has been so good, better than any other NCL ship we’ve sailed on. Except breakfasts, they’re been the same lol.
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The scallop appetizer was served in a cauliflower soup.

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Endive salad

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Lamb chop cooked perfectly medium rare
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Sea bass
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Really fun show and a couple of our friends from the slot pull got called down!

The other shows we saw were excellent but photography wasn’t allowed - Donna Summer and Noise Boys.


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Gypsy
02-19-2023, 11:59 AM
Our last day was Great Stirrup Cay. We had reserved wave runners, but they changed the time from 10:45 to 9:00 am. We didn’t notice and missed out! Richard did the zip lining instead and I opted to rent a float instead. It was a great day, but it got stormy and headed to the tenders about 2:30 pm
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We got on a tender and I was nervous because the swells were like 8 feet. Our tender attempted letting people off, but only got about 5 people off and we broke away. This would go on for another hour and a half! The captain would reposition the ship to try and block the waves and we would try again and get a few more off and break away. Women and children were crying, throwing up and having panic attacks. One woman started convulsing!

We found out later they were preparing for us to go back to the island and sleep there if the last attempt didn’t work. What a nightmare. I have video of the whole thing but I don’t know hot to post it here. Luckily we made it safely as well as the last few tenders after us. The captain apologized on the speaker once everyone was aboard safely and everyone was talking about it the rest of the night. We bonded with Clarence, the infamous Chocolate Cowboy who was on our tender. He was a hero! While other workers were rushing to get off at each attempt, he was helping those that needed it and was the last one off.


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foamy
02-19-2023, 12:02 PM
Damn glad it ended well.


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Gypsy
02-19-2023, 12:02 PM
Dinner last night was at Food Republic, excellent as always and one of our favorites!
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The dessert was yummy but I forgot to take a picture!


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Gypsy
02-19-2023, 12:10 PM
We went to the spa one last time, packed and it was only 10:30 so I headed to the casino and Richard went to Syd Norman’s for one last round with the band.

I was doing pretty good and up about $600. I honestly didn’t play much this trip. We went to every show and enjoyed the live music in Syd’s every chance we got. But soon Richard found me and I got a bonus on my BG Revolution I got the hand pay on earlier. I told him, watch that green sliver, that major is ready to hit. And the wheel spun around, but it didn’t land in the green sliver. Instead, it landed in the red one. The Grand!! I got my first ever Grand.
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What a great moment, so happy Richard was there to share in the excitement!!


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Gypsy
02-19-2023, 12:13 PM
I think I caught up on most everything. We loved the Prima and were so happy the negative reviews didn’t sway us. She’s a beautiful ship and we are going to book her sister ship The Viva soon!


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Gypsy
02-19-2023, 12:15 PM
Damn glad it ended well.


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Us too! They had no control and it showed. It was very dangerous the way that ramp would shift. People were almost hitting their heads too, crazy!

foamy
02-19-2023, 12:24 PM
We went to the spa one last time, packed and it was only 10:30 so I headed to the casino and Richard went to Syd Norman’s for one last round with the band.

I was doing pretty good and up about $600. I honestly didn’t play much this trip. We went to every show and enjoyed the live music in Syd’s every chance we got. But soon Richard found me and I got a bonus on my BG Revolution I got the hand pay on earlier. I told him, watch that green sliver, that major is ready to hit. And the wheel spun around, but it didn’t land in the green sliver. Instead, it landed in the red one. The Grand!! I got my first ever Grand.
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What a great moment, so happy Richard was there to share in the excitement!!


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Congrats that will pay for your trip.


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zeus
02-19-2023, 12:49 PM
We went to the spa one last time, packed and it was only 10:30 so I headed to the casino and Richard went to Syd Norman’s for one last round with the band.

I was doing pretty good and up about $600. I honestly didn’t play much this trip. We went to every show and enjoyed the live music in Syd’s every chance we got. But soon Richard found me and I got a bonus on my BG Revolution I got the hand pay on earlier. I told him, watch that green sliver, that major is ready to hit. And the wheel spun around, but it didn’t land in the green sliver. Instead, it landed in the red one. The Grand!! I got my first ever Grand.
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What a great moment, so happy Richard was there to share in the excitement!!


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkOMG!!! YAY!!! What a beautiful way to end your trip. And I love the expression of excitement! [emoji2] Congratulations, Gina!

Thank you for the wonderful TR! The ship is stunning. And the food looked amazing. The group you had for the slot pull looked like a rowdy and fun group, too. That had to have been awful getting back on the ship the last day, but luckily, everyone got on safely.

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KingJasonSlots
02-19-2023, 01:16 PM
Oh my gosh, congrats Gina!!! What in an incredible win and especially amazing on your bet. Brilliant!!
So delighted to hear you loved your cruise. I’ve heard so many negative ncl reviews lately and was sad; glad ncl Prima was incredible!


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Elf70
02-19-2023, 01:28 PM
What a scary thing experience on the Tender. It sounds like they’re lucky no one got hurt. Congratulations on that beautiful Grand! What a great way to end the cruise. Thanks so much for sharing your adventure.

sondor
02-19-2023, 02:18 PM
Congrats on the wins, that tender incident sounded scary, wonder what sleeping on the island would have been like.....Thanks for the TR

Laurie
02-19-2023, 02:19 PM
Congratulations on the grand!! Thanks for the pictures :)


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MrsSondor
02-19-2023, 02:21 PM
Well that was an interesting catch up on the adventures - Yikes and Yeah! Next cruise paid for!! Hope rest goes smoothly and safe travels home!


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LowAndSlow
02-19-2023, 02:35 PM
Wow, what a trip that was! Congratulations on the Grand, and oh boy, the tender situation sounds beyond frightening. WTG, Clarence! Glad it all ended well.

DK528
02-19-2023, 07:14 PM
That’s a way to wrap up a trip. I would have been terrified on the tender. Congrats on the grand!


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dvandentop
02-19-2023, 10:52 PM
Our last day was Great Stirrup Cay. We had reserved wave runners, but they changed the time from 10:45 to 9:00 am. We didn’t notice and missed out! Richard did the zip lining instead and I opted to rent a float instead. It was a great day, but it got stormy and headed to the tenders about 2:30 pm
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We got on a tender and I was nervous because the swells were like 8 feet. Our tender attempted letting people off, but only got about 5 people off and we broke away. This would go on for another hour and a half! The captain would reposition the ship to try and block the waves and we would try again and get a few more off and break away. Women and children were crying, throwing up and having panic attacks. One woman started convulsing!

We found out later they were preparing for us to go back to the island and sleep there if the last attempt didn’t work. What a nightmare. I have video of the whole thing but I don’t know hot to post it here. Luckily we made it safely as well as the last few tenders after us. The captain apologized on the speaker once everyone was aboard safely and everyone was talking about it the rest of the night. We bonded with Clarence, the infamous Chocolate Cowboy who was on our tender. He was a hero! While other workers were rushing to get off at each attempt, he was helping those that needed it and was the last one off.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalkwow that sounds so scary I am sure some will be scarred for life to do another tender experience.

I haven't ever had to do one before I can't imagine the mobility some of the people tbat were on our ship woulda been able to get themselves off the boat


glad you guys had a great safe trip and now the long journey home too I am sure
we hear some other people who had a redeye back to Sacramento yesterday when we were leaving around Atlanta 6pm they weren't getting home too early either.

thanks for the report I think we might try for a Norwegian in Alaska this summer

dvandentop
02-19-2023, 10:53 PM
holy hell amazing on the grand thats a heck of a way to end the tRip!!

Georgiagambler
02-20-2023, 01:23 AM
Congratulations! What a wonderful way to end your trip. Looks like a lot of good food and fun. Thanks for sharing!


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bluesfan
02-25-2023, 08:37 PM
Wow - congrats on that Grand!!!! See, people do win at casinos on cruise ships!

clemi
02-26-2023, 03:47 PM
Congratulations on winning that Grand!

michelelovesvegas
02-27-2023, 02:51 PM
This was such a fun TR to go through. Great way to start and finish even better! Food, entertainment, spa all look wonderful. I am not cruise savvy to have to look up tenders. lol Thanks for sharing this.