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Laurie and Gary Cruise
United States
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Cruising through life with my loving husband Gary!
Gary and I went on our 1st cruise together in 2014. At the time I had been on only one previous cruise vacation with family and Gary had worked as a cruise ship entertainer but had never traveled as a passenger. We immediately caught the cruise travel bug. This channel started as just a way for us to document and remember our vacations but the more we posted and saw all the questions various people had about cruising the more we wanted to create content to help answer these questions and show you how much fun cruising can be. Follow us on our journey!
Gary and I went on our 1st cruise together in 2014. At the time I had been on only one previous cruise vacation with family and Gary had worked as a cruise ship entertainer but had never traveled as a passenger. We immediately caught the cruise travel bug. This channel started as just a way for us to document and remember our vacations but the more we posted and saw all the questions various people had about cruising the more we wanted to create content to help answer these questions and show you how much fun cruising can be. Follow us on our journey!
Royal Caribbean's: Symphony of the Seas- FULL SHIP TOUR! Praises and Problems!
This video contains an "almost" full ship tour of Royal Caribbean's SYMPHONY OF THE SEAS. Join us as we explore the ship top to bottom and PRAISE what we loved about her while also sharing some of the PROBLEMS we think the ship and this cruise vacation had.
We say "almost" full because while we visit all the restaurants, clubs, and main entertainment area's, of course we were unable to access the suites lounge and also missed the card room and a few other tiny locations. #cruiseship #royalcaribbeancruiseship #symphonyoftheseas
Please note this was from our Symphony of the Seas Cruise from New Jersey to: Port Canaveral Florida, Nassau Bahamas, and Perfect Day at Coco Cay. This cruise took place October 27th-November 3rd.
We are Laurie & Gary a married couple that both have a passion for Cruise Ship Travel! Call us the ultimate Cruise Couple!
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We say "almost" full because while we visit all the restaurants, clubs, and main entertainment area's, of course we were unable to access the suites lounge and also missed the card room and a few other tiny locations. #cruiseship #royalcaribbeancruiseship #symphonyoftheseas
Please note this was from our Symphony of the Seas Cruise from New Jersey to: Port Canaveral Florida, Nassau Bahamas, and Perfect Day at Coco Cay. This cruise took place October 27th-November 3rd.
We are Laurie & Gary a married couple that both have a passion for Cruise Ship Travel! Call us the ultimate Cruise Couple!
You can also follow our journey on:
Facebook: Laurie&Gary.Cruise
Instagram: Laurie.Gary.Cruise
or
Tiktok: @Laurieandgarycruise
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Our Symphony of the Seas cruise: Lunch at Jamie's Italian, Dinner at Chops, and HAIRSPRAY!
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This is PART 2 of our 7 day October 27-Nov 2nd 2024 ROYAL CARIBBEAN Symphony of the Seas CRUISE from New Jersey to Florida and the Bahamas! In this vlog style video we take you out to lunch at specialty restaurant Jamie's Italian followed by dinner at CHOPS. Also join us as we check out the waterslides, arrive in Port Canaveral, and go see HAIRSPRAY the MUSICAL! #symphonyoftheseas #royalcaribbe...
Royal Caribbean's SYMPHONY OF THE SEAS CRUISE: Embarkation, Balcony Cabin Tour, Lunch and Dinner!
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This is PART 1 of our 7 day Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas Cruise leaving out of New Jersey and headed to Florida, Nassau Bahamas, and Coco Cay! Join us in this video as we embark from Bayonne New Jersey, eat lunch at CHOPS GRILL, Explore the ship a little, give you a guided Balcony Cabin Tour, and have dinner with Laurie's parents at 150 CENTRAL PARK. #cruisefood #royalcaribbeancruiseshi...
From Commercial Actor to CRUISE SHIP CONTENT CREATOR! What was Gary like THEN???
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I (Laurie) found Gary's old commercial demo reel! After last weeks post about Gary's old show videos working for Norwegian Cruise Lines, we got a lot of requests to see what Gary looked like "Then." In this old commercial reel you can see what a wacky, hysterical, physical, and comedic actor Gary was (and still is!) Enjoy and please let us know what you think in the comments. Especially if this...
Gary's LOST NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE FOOTAGE from his PERFORMING DAYS!
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Gary found some old footage that he took from backstage when he was performing with NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINES almost 30 years ago. Sound has been deleted for not only copyright reasons but also because.....it's just plain awful after years of the TAPE sitting in a DUSTY ROOM! But still, it's exciting to see how much Cruise Ship entertainment has changed over the years! This particular footage is f...
We respond to RUDE COMMENTS left on our CRUISE TRAVEL CHANNEL!
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We've been seriously posting on our CRUISE TRAVEL CHANNEL for only a year now, but we've been posting on and off for over 8 YEARS! We've received many comments on ALL of our videos over the years! Most of them are LOVELY and SUPPORTIVE but occasionally we get some mean spirited RUDE REMARKS! #cruisetravel #cruisetravellife #cruisevacation We went back and compiled a list of them....and here are...
Ultimate Cruise Ship Packing Guide: 10 Items you forget to pack for your CRUISE VACATION!!!
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Ultimate Cruise Ship Packing Guide: 10 Items You Forget to Pack for your CRUISE VACATION!!! Are you planning a cruise and unsure of what to pack? In this video, we cover the 10 Items that you may forget…or not even THINK about…that can make or break your cruise vacation! Whether you're a first-time cruiser or a seasoned traveler, these must-have essentials will help you avoid last-minute stress...
Inaccurate Cruise Information!: Why you should NEVER trust the Cruise Ship Phone Operator!!!
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Inaccurate Cruise Information!: Why you should NEVER trust the Cruise Ship Phone Operator!!!
The 5 Cruise Lines We've Sailed: What's the Absolute Single BEST THING about Each?
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The 5 Cruise Lines We've Sailed: What's the Absolute Single BEST THING about Each?
Gary Sneaks into the 'Crew Only' Area on CELEBRITY INFINITY! (BONUS Behind-the-Scenes Footage!)
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Gary Sneaks into the 'Crew Only' Area on CELEBRITY INFINITY! (BONUS Behind-the-Scenes Footage!)
Major Cruise Travel Arguments! Is our Marriage in Trouble???
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Major Cruise Travel Arguments! Is our Marriage in Trouble???
Should you buy CRUISE TRAVEL INSURANCE?
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Should you buy CRUISE TRAVEL INSURANCE?
Our 7 Favorite Things to do on a CRUISE VACATION!!!
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Our 7 Favorite Things to do on a CRUISE VACATION!!!
What we LOVED and what we HATED about our ISLAND PRINCESS CRUISE!!! (Full Candid Review!)
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What we LOVED and what we HATED about our ISLAND PRINCESS CRUISE!!! (Full Candid Review!)
ISLAND PRINCESS CRUISE (Vlog Part 5:) Boston MA and the 4th of JULY on a CRUISE SHIP!
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ISLAND PRINCESS CRUISE (Vlog Part 5:) Boston MA and the 4th of JULY on a CRUISE SHIP!
ISLAND PRINCESS CRUISE (Vlog Part 4:) ALREDO's PIZZERIA, Formal Night, and ST. JOHN CANADA!
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ISLAND PRINCESS CRUISE (Vlog Part 4:) ALREDO's PIZZERIA, Formal Night, and ST. JOHN CANADA!
Island Princess Cruise (Vlog Part 3:) Charleston SC Port and giving Sabatini's another chance!
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Island Princess Cruise (Vlog Part 3:) Charleston SC Port and giving Sabatini's another chance!
Island Princess: Full Ship Tour! Thoughts, Facts, and Feelings!
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Island Princess: Full Ship Tour! Thoughts, Facts, and Feelings!
Island Princess Cruise (Vlog Part 2:) Salty Dog, Norfolk Virginia, MAIN DINING ROOM PROBLEMS!
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Island Princess Cruise (Vlog Part 2:) Salty Dog, Norfolk Virginia, MAIN DINING ROOM PROBLEMS!
Island Princess Cruise (Vlog Part 1:) Embarkation, Full Balcony Cabin Tour, and Cajun Grill Dinner!
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Island Princess Cruise (Vlog Part 1:) Embarkation, Full Balcony Cabin Tour, and Cajun Grill Dinner!
What we LOVED and HATED about our MSC MERAVIGLIA CRUISE!!! (From first time MSC CRUISERS.)
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What we LOVED and HATED about our MSC MERAVIGLIA CRUISE!!! (From first time MSC CRUISERS.)
Arriving in NYC Before Your Cruise Vacation? Our Top Recommendations!
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Arriving in NYC Before Your Cruise Vacation? Our Top Recommendations!
MSC Meraviglia Cruise Vlog: Days 6 and 7 with a YACHT CLUB TOUR!
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MSC Meraviglia Cruise Vlog: Days 6 and 7 with a YACHT CLUB TOUR!
We are finally monetized!!! What we make now as official CRUISE TRAVEL INFLUENCERS on YOUTUBE!!!!!
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We are finally monetized!!! What we make now as official CRUISE TRAVEL INFLUENCERS on UA-cam!!!!!
MSC MERAVIGLIA CRUISE (in the YACHT CLUB) VLOG DAYS 4-5 including: OCEAN CAY MSC MARINE RESERVE!!!!
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MSC MERAVIGLIA CRUISE (in the YACHT CLUB) VLOG DAYS 4-5 including: OCEAN CAY MSC MARINE RESERVE!!!!
MSC Meraviglia: Full Ship Tour with Commentary!
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MSC Meraviglia: Full Ship Tour with Commentary!
MSC MERAVIGLIA CRUISE (Vlog Day 2-3): Formal Night, Port Canaveral, Entertainment, and more!!!
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MSC MERAVIGLIA CRUISE (Vlog Day 2-3): Formal Night, Port Canaveral, Entertainment, and more!!!
MSC Meraviglia Yacht Club Cruise (Vlog Day 1) Embarkation, Deluxe Suite Balcony Cabin Tour & Dining!
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MSC Meraviglia Yacht Club Cruise (Vlog Day 1) Embarkation, Deluxe Suite Balcony Cabin Tour & Dining!
Our Top 5 BEST Cruise Ship Ports you HAVE to Visit!!!
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Our Top 5 BEST Cruise Ship Ports you HAVE to Visit!!!
Wow this lady sounds miserable, I pity her other
“Only a week long cruise?” Really.
My husband and I are thinking on going MSC cruise and you guys are wonderful. I think we’re gonna do it.
Thank you so much! We definitely had a fantastic time!
Is it really that wonderful?
@ my husband and I just finished a four month cruise on Princess and now we are excited to maybe do the MSC cruise from New York. We’ve also been on Celebrity and done the suites but this one looks like it’s over the top.
Also, you and your husband do a great job
@@michelle7710 4 MONTHS! Gary and I are drooling! We've heard Celebrity "Retreat" is the best suite experience...HOWEVER...The Yacht Club is no doubt the absolute best suite experience for the cost! They treated us like Royalty and so so so much was included!
We have been on Symphony from Barcelona when she was new. Agree about Windjammer being very busy. We had inside balcony towards Central. All in all we were happy with our stay.
@@gretemariemolaug2559 thank you for the comment. Overall this was a nice cruise. The positives were either equal or greater to the negatives. Also…..it was a cruise so it’s always better than real life.
I prefer smaller ships. I am more comfortable on smaller ships. Larger ships are crowded, and more kids and services suffer because of too many people. This ship was no exception; it appeared very crowded. I don’t mind kids, per se, as long as they are disciplined. But, in today’s world, that is the exception, not the norm. The worst are the entitled parents who witness this terrible behavior and fail to acknowledge it. I’m used to ships where food is available at multiple locations for all but one or two hours. I’ve never rented a Casita, but I don’t have to rent one to say it appears overpriced. I don’t think you wine too much. People want to know the negatives before they spend money. You are correct about not having enough time on board. A ship of this size requires 12 to 14 days-another reason for liking smaller ships. I have advanced and rescue Padi certifications, and I think it irresponsible for cruise ships to offer these abbreviated courses. I was a Police Rescue Diver, and one of the dangerous aspects of our work was inexperience. If you get into trouble underwater, you may drown before anyone even knows you have an issue. Then you have to factor in the fact that there are 18 decks and unreliable elevators. How many mobility-impaired passengers are on board would be a guess, but I suspect there are enough that a number of passengers might have issues. Larry from Texas
@@LarryLMelton we always look forward to your messages Larry. What an interesting life you’d led. We prefer smaller ships too but the benefits of these larger ships are: More amazing restaurant options and phenomenal entertainment…….so it’s nice to mix em up. But I definitely feel like there needs to be more enforcement on certain behaviors. Call me crazy but I think playing a cartoon out loud at a fancy restaurant deserves a big NO MAM, YOU CANT DO THAT from management.
And that’s why we won’t get on Royal. If I wanted to go to NY I’d expect crowds. The crew didn’t look that happy at the buffet. No hate from this commenter. I’d probably accidentally trip on one of those kids.
@@cheriedoughan5583 you’re cracking us up😂!!! Thanks for your support! I think our January cruise with Royal will be more adult friendly…..maybe?
WOW! What a blast from the past! I worked with Gary in Miami in 2008. He was a principle in a production of 1776 and I was the sub keyboard 2 player for a few performances. It was my first professional job when I was 18 and Gary was so kind backstage. He treated me so well and like any of the other seasoned professional involved. Great to see Gary's face after so many years!
@@davidestevez2612 what a small world!!!! So glad you found Gary and “US.” Gary says thanks you and sends all the regards!
Another great video.
Thank you for Voting for Donald Trump !!!
@@lou6021 interesting,
That Ship Looks Huge 😀 Thank You Both For Sharing Your Cruise With Us
@@code4forlife it’s the biggest ship we’ve been on so far and I just looked it up, it’s currently the 4th biggest in the world.
@ The QM2 Is The Largest Size At 149000 Gross Tons we have been on However The Ship Only Holds Just Around 2692 Passengers So There Is Plenty Of Space Onboard. The BooFay Is The Only Crowded Venue That We Have Seen.
@ sounds so nice!
We Love Your Verrazano Narrows Bridge Song😀 Thank You For Sharing
@@code4forlife thank you kindly!!!💖🙏🏼💖
Yes!! Another video, I look forward to them everytime
@@relyuhcs thank you so much! We look forward to your engagement!😍
I just subscribed and will be on the Symphony in December. Thanks for the tip about Jamie's, as we only purchased the three-day specialty dining package.
@@winzo2007 i hope you have a wonderful time. I bet the Christmas Decorations will be beautiful. Stay tuned. More videos coming. We go to every specialty restaurant.
Omgosh I was on this same cruise with you! I’m so sad I didn’t get a chance to meet you both.
@@NurseTara04 did you enjoy?
@ Absolutely! It was our first mega ship as we usually sail out of Baltimore. We had an amazing time. We are actually going back on Symphony in May.
@ have a wonderful time!
Giovanni better. Love MSC specialty dining
@@ralphg450 us too!!!!
Jamie's on quantum of the seas was not good. I puked
@@ralphg450 we are so happy Odyssey of the Seas has Giovanni’s instead. Prefer it way more!
Cannot wait to see Hairspray! We cruise Symphony in February.
@@dollardollarbudget664 it’s AMAZING!!!!!
We do too. Which sailing are you on? We are on 2/9-2/16
@ we were on the Halloween Cruise: October 27th-November 3rd. 2 more vlog style videos coming about it! Stay tuned!💖
@@stephaniecruz4899 we are sailing 2/2
Lots of food. Larry from Texas
@@LarryLMelton delicious!!!
Yes she does!
@@ellenroach1756 😍😍😍
Excellent can't wait for the rest of the series
@@brentwhitefoot8540 yay!!!! Coming soon!
That rib eye looked raw to me. 🫣 I like mine medium well. I love the bone. Good for you enjoying yourself. You did look a bit scared. How come Gary didn’t try it? That crust looked like a NY pizza. Never saw oysters on a ship. I love oysters. Glad you are enjoying yourselves.
@@cheriedoughan5583 we never saw Oysters on a ship until this cruise either! How did they stay so fresh??? Maybe they scraped em off the bottom? 😂 No NYC pizza is a lil thicker. Gary didn’t try slide over knee injury concerns. He didn’t want to flare it up.
What is Sorbet Sorbet is a popular frozen dessert, often enjoyed as a palate cleanser or a light, refreshing treat. It is made primarily from fruit puree or fruit juice, sugar, and water. Sometimes, additional flavorings or ingredients can be added to enhance the taste. However, it generally does not contain any dai… What is Sherbet Sherbet, on the other hand, is also a frozen dessert, but it has some key differences when compared to sorbet. While still fruit-based, sherbet usually contains a small amount of dairy, such as milk or cream, which gives it a creamier texture than sorbet. In addition, it might contain egg Your difference of opinion sounds just like the ones hubby and I have. Hehe. Thanks for sharing!!
@@teresah5318 thank you for answering the age old Sorbet/Sherbet argument! Glad I (Laurie) WON THE DEBATE!!!🎉🎉🎉
Looking at this vid made me want to book another cruise on this ship just for the FOOD! And I agree, “Hairspray” was awesome! Broadway quality, in fact.
@@garymarachek4067 such good food!!!
Great video
@@gailpixley2823 thank you!!!!
I’m going next month, before Christmas
@ have the most incredible time!
We are booked to do that cruise April 28 - May 8, 2025. We are really looking forward to this cruise.
@@chief3cw have a wonderful time!!!
We did our first Celebrity cruise to Alaska in 2014. We loved it, it was in laterJune and weather was cooler. We were in Juneau during the summer solstice. It was such a beautiful cruise. I would definitely not recommend going in May as the weather is still very cool.
@@chief3cw we are going last week in May first week of June on Celebrity Edge. We’d rather deal with the cold over the crowds and kids. Being chilly is a sacrifice we are willing to make.😅
@@laurieGaryCruise is the edge you’re going on the original edge? If so, it was the ship we sailed on in it’s inaugural year 2019 we did a Mediterranean cruise Rome-Barcelona. We were not very impressed with the ship. It seemed to be catered to those that have a lot more money than the average person. There wasn’t much in the shops that wasn’t expensive or anything we were interested in. It was more of a novelty it being the first Edge of the edge class ships. The external (Edge) elevator was fairly interesting. That’s was our take on the ship.
@ I’m (Laurie) an aerialist so I’m looking forward to the entertainment on board. Otherwise I feel like for Alaska we will be off the ship everyday.
a sponsored cruise ship couple we love to see it
@@relyuhcs now if they’ll just sponsor a free cruise for us we’ll TAKE IT!
Whine. Whine. Whine.
@@rturney6376 🤷♀️
Hey guys! We are the couple you met in Chops Grill, day 1 on Symphony of the Seas. Thanks for the shout out on the video. It was nice meeting you too. Love all your videos! Gale and Mike
@@Gale-z2q thank you so much for watching! Hope you had an amazing rest of your cruise!
I had to fight with Allianz for MONTHS to get about $200 that they very clearly owed me for a canceled flight once. I eventually won but they pulled every dirty trick in the book to avoid paying.
What happened to first come, first serve, instead of “I’ll wait until the last moment and cut ahead of everyone.” It seems fair to me that you could have chosen the times when you made the purchase. One might expect that purchasing the Unlimited Specialty Dining Package (not cheap) would have a few privileges. You said, “Unless the shrimp shrank …” Well, you did say it was cold outside. Okay guys … I love you … I really do, but the new song about the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is not my cup of tea. I’m not much for rap, but then again, variety is the spice of life. I look forward to your next rendition. Perhaps sung to the music of The House of the Rising Sun. HAH! Gary, what is that burning smell? I don’t know, Laurie, but don’t you think the pillows are a bit warm tonight? Gary! The extension cord is on fire! Quick, Laurie, save the coffee pot! Laurie, your father's face has such character. I love the patient look on his face when the waiter displayed the cheese. It was like he was thinking, "I love the cheese, but what the hell is the waiter saying?" At 24:39, the plate was too hot for Gary, or the lobster tried to bite him. Larry from Texas
@@LarryLMelton I think the thing with the Dining Package is that even though it’s expensive we are still technically saving money per restaurant visit (and you know Gary and I really milked it so really Royal probably lost a ton of money by selling it to us!🤣) I didn’t like this Verrazzano Narrow rap either but it wasn’t as good as we practiced as we kept getting distracted by our balcony neighbors. Thank you for watching Larry.
Love your styles. I live an hour+ outside NYC and I can never find unique clothing shops.😊 Thanks for leaving the song in!
@@DR-xp8bk thank you. Most of what Laurie wears is in her Amazon Storefront. Link included in description.💖
@@laurieGaryCruise Gracias!
Thanks for 24 minutes of entertainment !
@@brentwhitefoot8540 our pleasure!💖
First view, first like, first comment! Awesome videos guys.
@@submarineveteran7092 thank you so much for watching!!!! So much more coming soon!
Thank you for your comment, @submarineveteran7092! As Laurie said, more to come! We’re looking forward to hearing from you again with more vids from this cruise.
I'm going to guess that Gary is an Aquarius and Laurie is an Aries.
@@austinstitzel 😂😂😂Laurie is a Virgo and Gary is a libra!
I'm thinking about going to Charleston, SC next year in 2025.
@@austinstitzel highly recommend! We had a nice time there.
What about the fire sprinklers going off during Halloween. You forgot to mention that.
Nice flashback footage!
What a great actor!
How about the shark onesie?
Next time.
😊
Anyone else as sparkly as you?
@@abd-333-1 no Im the most!😂
Do you switch seats like the mad hatters tea party? 😂
@@abd-333-1 no thank goodness
I’ll stick to carnival
@@jamor2549 aw, we had a nice time though!
@@laurieGaryCruisewait I was on this exact vacation this week. We were on the same ship at the same time
@ hope you enjoyed as much as us.
That dress is excellent!
@@lorigrimaldi194 thank you so much!!!
I got the lobster tail and New York strip to create a free version of the surf and turf
@ surf and turf is good but we are shellfish fanatics.
I love your dress! You always bring so much happiness to your videos.
@@roguz444 thank you so much!!!
Filet Mignon-that is supposed to be the most tender cut WTF? The last tough roast I had was sirloin tip-they must have given you that or it was over cooked. I would MVAS, MSC but not Costa-I hear very smoker friendly. Carninival seems like rowdy booze cruise.
BC Ferries will just spend 30 secs. on muster. I love offal, even fried chitlins but not bone marrow. I love tacos de lengua al vapor! Off peak, they should give you more time. I hear those damn beach umbrellas generate $1,000 a mo. Great even for a scooter rental-insane!
A wonderful day! Never get tired of Nassau. I mean, who gets jaded going to exotic destinations?
@@garymarachek4067 not us!!!
@@laurieGaryCruiseI went to the 7th day show and it was packed. I had to stand for the entire time. They actually did the high dive that time.
@ I was sorry to have seen the “partial” version with my Dad who has never seen a Royal Caribbean diving show before. He didn’t know there was normally more.
Fabulous!
@@DR-xp8bk thank you!!!