December 8,2025 We docked at 7:00 am, way before we woke. My first impression? We were looking at an Italian hill town… It is a joy to begin each morning with a chat with Rex…I love him So instead of circling “fruit” on the breakfast menu…looks like I circled “waffles with fruit”… yikes! Timmy helped...
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December 7,2025 Georgetown, Barbados Today is turn around day…about 300 passengers disembarking and about 230 embarking… …first pic of the day… …today is also balcony cleaning day…when all the balcony dividers are open and you can see from bow to stern without leaning over the railing. We had pastries in our room then set out...
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December 5,2025 We woke to this view, and at first I didn’t realize that we were at anchor. Breakfast on the balcony…then we tendered to Marigot. Marigot is so special to us, because we honeymooned here… and have visited several times since…another land vacation and multiple cruise ship stops. As soon as we popped off...
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December 4,2025 First photo of the morning…portside neighbors…there was a Virgin ship starboard … So the usual routine…breakfast and puzzles on the balcony, lunch in Marketplace, followed by iced cappuccinos in the Bistro…the new cups are insulated and keep the coffee cold for a looong time. Check out the spoons…cool. As I headed out fo...
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December 3,2025 It was surprisingly cool(ish) when we stepped out on the balcony…Weather channel reported 74 degrees. That’s not how we remembered the temperature from our last visit two years ago. At 10:00 am we watched the crew participate in the mandatory weekly training drill. We stayed on the balcony till about 11:30…lazybugs that we...
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December 2,2025 Some rain and clouds in the early morning, so we enjoyed breakfast in our room. At noon we made our way to the Vintage Room for a fantastic Italian lunch, hosted by head sommelier Boris Aletic. Shrimp Carpaccio with caviar…the plating was so beautiful, I almost didn’t want to eat it. Almost. Close...
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December 1,2025 We woke to warm sunshine on this beautiful ship… We decided to stay on board, after breakfast we relaxed on the balcony, reading, doing our puzzles and watching the odd boat pass by…in other words – a perfick morning 😊 Timmy catching up on his correspondence. …next up ? Lunch on the Lido...
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November 28,2025 Our last few days in Fort Lauderdale were pretty much…wash, rinse, repeat. Coffee on the balcony… Walk along the beach… People watch at the beach… Lots of eating…practice for when we board… Thanksgiving morning …more balcony…more coffee…this view is everything🩷 …another walk… … we enjoyed Thanksgiving din...
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October 10,2025 Crystal Symphony We finally had a sea day…we slept in and had a late breakfast at Trident… …then cappuccinos in the Bistro… …and lunch in Marketplace … I spent some time in the gym, we rested in the room, then made our way to the Captain’s reception in Starlite. Timmy with Aliyah and...
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February 1,2025 We woke to a very foggy sea day. Breakfast in our room…then we got to work… …we spent the morning writing our thank you notes to this wonderful crew Lunch in Marketplace Oybek always makes us feel so welcome We stopped by to say hello to Jsa and get some gelato… …to sustain...
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