03/03/2025
It’s been a while because Brian and I haven’t been cruising due to my STOY responsibilities. However, that changed yesterday!
We flew to Ft. Lauderdale on Thursday evening and spent the day there Friday. I had schoolwork to do, and Brian got some rest because he’s been under the weather. On Saturday morning, I attended my online class, and I was ready to go as soon as I finished. I threw the computer into my backpack, and Brian called the uber to take us to the port.
Some thoughts:
Homewood Suites, Ft. Lauderdale…if you can get another hotel, do so. It’s a little dated, nothing too terrible, but we probably wouldn’t stay there again.
Ft. Lauderdale port…super easy to navigate! Thankful for our uber driver who knew some alternate roads to get us to the port. The traffic was bad, but he knew where to go. Once we got out of the uber, it took us probably 10-15 minutes and we were on the ship.
Celebrity Cruises…this is who were cruising with this week, and it’s our first time on the cruise. So far, we’re liking it a lot. I noticed some things right away.
1. There was not an upsell point from security to the ship. I didn’t have to stop for an onboard picture, I didn’t see someone trying to sell me a drink package or dining package, and there was no pressure to book a spa treatment. I was thankful for this.
2. The average age is solidly 10 years older than us. We are definitely part of the younger club, but we’re loving this! The vibe is a little slower and quieter. Since this cruise was booked to celebrate the end of a busy chapter, I’m thankful for this vibe. It’s exactly what I’m needing.
3. There are not many kids. This helps with the ship just being more quiet.
Today, we spent the day in Key West. We rented a golf cart and drove around the island. We stopped and visited Hemingway’s house, saw the south point of the United States, and Brian ate some key lime pie. All in all, it was a good day. We’re still feeling under the weather so it was a more low key day due to that.
Tomorrow, we’ll be in Bimini, Bahamas. Beach day is what’s on the agenda!
