Cruising with a lazy husband and his not so lazy wife
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Not the Start That I Was Expecting
This was not what I had in mind. We flew to Florida a few days early ahead of our NCL Prima cruise out of Port Canaveral. The plan was simple: hang out at my parents’ 55+ community, lounge by the pool, eat chicken wings, ease into vacation mode. Standard pre-cruise relaxation. Low stakes. No agenda. … Continue reading Not the Start That I Was Expecting
Part 2: Back-to-Back Adventures, 4th of July Celebration, and our Anniversary
It was surprisingly smooth, but it came with its own rhythm. We packed up early, cleared our first stateroom, and headed down to the Music Hall — the designated holding area for back-to-back guests. Royal Caribbean had coffee and juice waiting for us, which helped take the edge off the early start. New SeaPass cards … Continue reading Part 2: Back-to-Back Adventures, 4th of July Celebration, and our Anniversary
Part 1: Boarding, Bacon, and Back-to-Back Beginnings
The Calm Before the Cruise There’s something wonderfully familiar about waking up on embarkation day when you’re already close to the port. We were back again at the Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor, a hotel we’ve come to trust and reuse. It checks all the right boxes: walking distance from the terminal, a $5 shuttle … Continue reading Part 1: Boarding, Bacon, and Back-to-Back Beginnings
Travel Day: Seattle to LA – Starting Our Back-to-Back Cruise Adventure on a High Note
We’re officially off on our first-ever back-to-back cruise — 3 nights to Ensenada, followed by 5 nights to Cabo San Lucas aboard Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas. Our crew (me, Shivani, Max, and Nate) is set for 8 days of ocean adventures, celebratory drinks, kids club chaos, and, hopefully, a little relaxation. But first, … Continue reading Travel Day: Seattle to LA – Starting Our Back-to-Back Cruise Adventure on a High Note
Two Sided Cruising 