Final Night: Christmas Cruise Comedy

December 21, 2021December 17, 2021 / youngretireeneedsalife / Leave a comment

Look for this sign on the cruise ships and you are guaranteed a good time.

The rating system..

Since I didn’t give the ship comedians their due am adding a blog. If you come across these two folks keep the channel on for a laugh.

This gal hails from South Carolina and told her after the show she needs to send a tape to Stephen Colbert. While she knew of the name, she didn’t know they shared the same state. She is a big, beautiful woman and her jokes talk of her size and the predicaments she has with this size. What a hoot!

Next – a Kansas man

Ran into this guy on the ship after his set. We had a short chat about Kansas as I had just past through. Told him he needs a sit com about Kansas folk. Have to be a special person to survive on the Great Plain.

This ends my Christmas Cruise. Happy Holidays to all.

Bimini – The Bahamas – Second Port of Call

December 20, 2021December 17, 2021 / youngretireeneedsalife / Leave a comment

Bimini is the western most island in the Bahamas and 50 miles off the coast of Florida. It was once known as a hangout of the scoundrel, Ernest Hemingway. What an amazing day this was…

Bimini has minimal retail shops. It’s allure is the beaches. Once off the ship a tram drove through several stops. I elected to stay on the public beach.

Along the beach large seashells can be picked up, but ship wouldn’t allow cruisers to bring them on due to customs. Also, to die for beach houses.

My favorite beach house, currently under construction with an infinity pool. Wonder who is building this? Must be at least 3 million..

If you ever get the chance, Bimini is a must see and do. Suze Orman has a home on an island in the Bahamas where she fishes with her partner 8 hours a day and dishes financial advice on the side. Guess she followed her own advice.

Christmas Cruise Day 2

December 18, 2021December 17, 2021 / youngretireeneedsalife / Leave a comment

There is much to do on the ship. Bingo, casino, games, and trivia shows are available as are exercise and beauty venues. Here’s what I accomplished on craft day.. What a great way to meet fellow passengers.

Music constantly plays throughout the day and evening. Comedy shows reign at night with early evening for all, and “adult” humor in the later hours of the evening.

And bring your phone as all events are listed on the cruise line AP.

An ice sculpting demonstration by one of the talented chefs.

And we’ll close with towel animals which greet cruisers every evening..

Tomorrow: Amber Cove

Christmas Cruise

December 17, 2021December 17, 2021 / youngretireeneedsalife / Leave a comment

Signed up for a Carnival Cruise as a get away from 10 months on the road. Left from Port Canaveral, Florida, which is much easier than Miami. With Miami really need to know Spanish to get around.

Was 5 days of fun filled cruising, but let’s start by checking out the ship. The Carnival Elation is a 23 year old vessel, however, well maintained. Staff is from over 50 nations, and as with all lines staff are English speaking and accommodating. Some ship pics..

Food was amazing and plentiful. Plan to pack on at least 5 pounds, but what surprised me on this cruise was folks getting into the Christmas spirit with decorated cabin doors…

And an ugly sweater contest – what fun and even the young’ins partake. Many families are on the cruise, cheaper than babysitters, and the kids seem to enjoy…

Every night on the ship was entertainment by an amazing troupe of dancers and singers. They also serenaded in Christmas music and dance. What a festive time and even the Captain got involved….