mickonrun
Second Mate
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.
Joined 02/2020
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Helpful VotesRetired and loves the beach and cruise traveling. Just started back cruising after a long hiatus. Love the smaller Royal ships but I have yet to vacation on any of the larger ships. No pets at home or kids so I am free to travel.
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Past cruises
April 2022 - 12 Night Ultimate Southern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise on Celebrity Equinox
March 2022 - 4 Night Fire & Sunset Soirees (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Scarlet Lady
February 2022 - 6 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise on Allure of the Seas
December 2021 - 3 Night Bahamas Perfect Day Getaway (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Freedom of the Seas
October 2021 - 7 Night Alaska Glacier (Seattle Roundtrip) Cruise on Ovation of the Seas
August 2021 - 4 Night Bahamas & 2 Perfect Days (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Freedom of the Seas
December 2019 - 3 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Navigator of the Seas
November 2019 - 5 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise on Independence of the Seas
Thanksgiving with Family
A wonderful cruise to take with family for the Thanksgiving holiday.
June 2019 - 6 Night Canada & New England (Cape Liberty Roundtrip) Cruise on Adventure of the Seas
Beautiful scenery
The weather was perfect and the scenery was beautiful. It was a nice getaway with good ports. Really didn't need shore excursions because we liked to walk around town and do our own exploring.
November 2018 - 4 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise on Independence of the Seas
September 2018 - 3 Night Pacific Coastal (Seattle Roundtrip) Cruise on Explorer of the Seas
Basically a cruise to nowhere all weekend
This is a great, short weekend getaway cruise. We noticed that the majority of the people left work early on Friday and went straight to the port, got on the ship, and come Monday morning they got off early and headed straight to work. Lots of people wearing their Seahawks attire all weekend. Proud group! The pool area was busy and the windjammer was packed at popular eating times but we always found a table quickly. The ship is perfect sized for a weekend cruise.
June 2018 - 4 Night Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Mariner of the Seas
November 2017 - 4 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise on Independence of the Seas
June 2008 - 7 Night Alaska Sawyer Glacier (Seattle roundtrip) Cruise on Rhapsody of the Seas
March 2008 - 4 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa roundtrip) Cruise on Grandeur of the Seas
September 2006 - 3 Night Bahamas (Miami roundtrip) Cruise on Majesty of the Seas
March 2004 - 4 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale roundtrip) Cruise on Enchantment of the Seas
August 1986 - 7 nights on Veendam
Independence of the Seas
Sail date: November 25, 2019
A wonderful cruise to take with family for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Explorer of the Seas
Sail date: September 14, 2018
Basically a cruise to nowhere all weekend
This is a great, short weekend getaway cruise. We noticed that the majority of the people left work early on Friday and went straight to the port, got on the ship, and come Monday morning they got off early and headed straight to work. Lots of people wearing their Seahawks attire all weekend. Proud group! The pool area was busy and the windjammer was packed at popular eating times but we always found a table quickly. The ship is perfect sized for a weekend cruise.
Adventure of the Seas
Sail date: June 22, 2019
The weather was perfect and the scenery was beautiful. It was a nice getaway with good ports. Really didn't need shore excursions because we liked to walk around town and do our own exploring.
Cruise tips
Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S.V.I.
One of a few ports where you can wander on your own. Just to the left outside the port area is a decent free public beach. The chair and umbrella rental will cost $30 for the day. The sand was good but there were many rocks and boulders at the shoreline which had a level of difficulty getting into the water. There were lots of seashells and seaglass right at the shoreline. Further into town, there were plenty of vendors selling the usual tourist junk and there were lots of restaurants and bars to stop and get some local provisions.
Took an excursion to Valley Church Beach. The shuttle bus ride took you through the countryside for 40 minutes before arriving at the beach which had a very local vibe. The beach had white powdery sand and lots of little seashells. The water was clean, clear, and calm. One small shack for food and drinks. Jet ski rental available from the locals. Expect to be asked 100 times if you want to buy some jewelry or beach cover-ups.
Took an excursion to Harbour Lights Beach. Well organized and safe. A little crowded but not over crowded. The sand is white and powdery. The water is cool, clean, and very calm. No seashells or seaglass. Nice vendors for food and trinkets. Fresh cut coconuts with water and rum for sale. Great showers to rinse off before returning to the shuttle bus.
Industrial port so you need a ride share to get into town. too far to walk
Explorer of the Seas
Bring metal straws as the paper ones fall apart too quickly in drinks.
Wonderful port where there is plenty to see by walking into town. Nice stroll to the shore where there are cool rocks and great places to take scenery pictures.
Had a great lobster roll just near the port. Enjoyed walking off ship through the market next to the terminal to buy T shirts. Town is quiet and it has a pretty waterfront area.
Great port where there is great places to eat, shop and sight see. Tender port but short ride.
Independence of the Seas
Bring metal straws as the paper ones fall apart in frozen bar drinks.
Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
This is an industrial port and you cannot walk into town from here. Allow extra time to get back into the port with the enhanced security.
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