Category: Solo cruising
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The Election Getaway Cruise: My Latest Solo Adventure, Part 5
One last sea day before returning to San Juan If you’d like to watch the video version of this video, click below: I had big plans for this day, but first of all I had another wonderful breakfast. Again, the space wasn’t too crowded. I never found out how many people were on this cruise,…
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The Election Getaway Cruise: My Latest Solo Adventure, Part 4
Saint Lucia For those of you interested in the YouTube video version of this post, click on the link below: We arrived at St. Lucia a little before 8 AM and were cleared a little after 8. It’s such a beautiful country that I have few words, just pictures. This one is from my cabin…
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The Election Getaway Cruise: My Latest Solo Adventure, Part 3
St. Kitts For those of you who want to watch the YouTube video version of this post, click below” We docked at St. Kitts and were cleared about 8 AM. It was raining gently. I had breakfast and returned to the room to get my umbrella. I made it to my sitting area on deck…
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The Election Getaway Cruise: My Latest Solo Adventure, Part 2
From San Juan To St. Thomas For those of you who want to watch the video version of this post, it’s linked below: We didn’t go over 10 knots in getting from San Juan to St. Thomas, but I felt a bit of a jiggle anyway. This was probably because I had an ocean view…
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The Election Getaway Cruise: My Latest Solo Adventure
Celebrity Millennium, November 2022 For those that would rather watch the video version of this post, it’s linked below: I chose this adventure at this time of year primarily for two reasons: This cruise allowed me to accomplish both of my goals. Day 1 – Travel and Embarkation I spent the previous night at a…
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The One That Got Away: Soul Train Cruise
A detailed analysis of the items I consider when booking a music themed cruise If you’d rather watch the video version, just click below: Around the time I was preparing to embark on the Ultimate Disco Cruise last February, I was offered an opportunity to book the Soul Train Cruise for 2023. These are the…
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The 80s Cruise (TEC), part 6
The disembarkation process and other miscellaneous comments If you’d rather see the video version of this post, click below: I got up early to pack and generally prepare for the long day to come. I surprised myself with the ability to pack all my stuff into my hand tote and carry-on. I like to think…
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The 80s Cruise (TEC) 2022, part 5
Final day with Belinda Carlisle and A Flock of Seagulls If you’d like the video version of this post, click below: After a leisurely breakfast at the Jammer, I decided to wait in line to book this cruise for next year. It was about a half hour wait as they didn’t have too many personnel…
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The 80s Cruise (TEC) 2022, part 4
Q&A with Belinda Carlisle, Berlin and Paul Young concerts If you would like to watch the video version of this post, click below: After breakfast I went to Lori Majewski’s Q&A session with Belinda Carlisle in the main theater. There was a decent crowd there, though not nearly as many as would see her performance…
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The 80s Cruise (TEC) 2022, part 3
The day where I had three concerts! If you would like to watch the video version of this post, click this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ9QpzhT4co The first concert was from tribute/cover band Trial By Fire. This had a heavy metal theme that I thought was interesting. They played songs from Motley Crue, Megadeth, Skid Row, Iron Maiden,…