Day One: Our Cruise
@BelleStarr (61047)
United States
March 6, 2018 7:29am CST
Our cruise began on Sunday, Feb 25. We left the dock at Tampa at 4 p.m. We have an inside cabin with a nice large bed, desk love seat and plenty of storage. We were in the center of the ship on deck 1, Dolphin Deck. We had early dining at 5:30 p.m. We ended up with a great table, #59 and it was a window seat. We shared a table with a very nice couple Mary and Dave.
Mylot member @jeffmoffit told me that going under the SunshineSkyway Bridge was worth taking note of. We passed under while we were dining. I am including a photo of the bridge.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
6 Mar 18
Yes some of my friends like the balcony or at least the window. We just sleep in our room so I am fine with interior rooms.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
7 Mar 18
@DianneN I just take a Bonine every day so no seasickness lol
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
7 Mar 18
@BelleStarr No can do. My husband would wake the ship screaming.
. I need the view to prevent sea sicknesses.1 person likes this
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
8 Mar 18
Yes they were very nice, we talked through every meal and were some of the last people to leave the dining room lol
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
10 Mar 18
We had to wait for our kids to grow up before we started to enjoy traveling, Being retired allows us a lot of freedom.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
11 Mar 18
@BelleStarr very true, there will be a lot of time for all that later.
@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
7 Mar 18
That is an awesome bridge. I hope you are having a blast, John and I have gone on one cruise from Miami through the Caribbean and he (the mister) hated the whole trip. He wasn't brooding but when it was over he said never again. I loved every trip I've taken on a cruise... and will continue to do so without the Mr.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
8 Mar 18
I never can understand why people don't like cruising, especially to places like Bermuda, it is delightful. I am not a big fan of the Caribbean, but San Juan was very historic and I loved Key West. I saw those two on previous cruises, I chose this one since it went to Roatan which was new for me.
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@LindaCPearson (2241)
• United States
6 Mar 18
Enjoy your cruise! I cruised on down to the local Stop & Shop this am, getting ready to ride out the Nor'easter we're expecting tomorrow. Lucky you not in CT right now!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
6 Mar 18
I am lucky and I am not missing the snow one little bit.
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@LindaCPearson (2241)
• United States
6 Mar 18
@BelleStarr Glad you're having a good time. Just looking at that photo of the bridge makes me woozy. Not sure I could drive over that bridge.
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@Hannihar (129379)
• Israel
11 Mar 18
@BelleStarr
Belle, we have a string bridge not far from where I live and at first did not like it but now I do. Yes, I like your bridge in the picture too.
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
10 Mar 18
Thank you we did enjoy the cruise.
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@dodo19 (47038)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
6 Mar 18
@BelleStarr I'm glad to hear it.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
14 Mar 18
lol I know it is a constant battle when we are in England or Europe, we want to eat before most restaurants are even open for dinner, its an American thing.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
6 Mar 18
That is a lovely photo, but I would hate to go on that bridge.
Glad you had a nice room and view
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
6 Mar 18
This view is from the dining room and yes, it was lovely and me I would love to go across it.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
6 Mar 18
@BelleStarr I don't do heights, and bridges, lol
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
10 Mar 18
That is one option but they have a sitdown downing room with two sittings one at 5:30 and one at *. There are also two restaurants you can book for an additional fee and then there is the buffet. You can also get room service 24/7.
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
6 Mar 18
Stay tuned this is just the beginning of the gorgeous shots lol
@moffittjc (118365)
• Gainesville, Florida
7 Mar 18
That is a gorgeous photo, but it doesn't do justice to the actual size of that bridge! I'm glad you got to see it as the ship went underneath!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
7 Mar 18
Nothing can do it justice but I did the best I could through the window!! lol
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
10 Mar 18
Yes there is nothing quite like seeing sunsets on the sea.
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
10 Mar 18
Yes , it made what was a good trip into an even better one.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
6 Mar 18
It did get off to a great start and continued that way.
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