Girls Mexico Cruise Trip Report

[1hotmama]

So its not Playa but it is Mexico

A Girls Weekend Cruise to Ensenada
Guest List: My mom, My Aunt and myself

So I decided that us girls needed to do a getaway trip. The last time we had a trip with only the girls was 23 years ago....we were due. We decided to do a 3 night cruise to Ensenada on Royal Caribbean. Quick, Easy and inexpensive. The plan was that my mom would drive out to my place and drop off the dog so Matt and the boys could watch him. Then we would drive down to the port together and my uncle would drop my aunt off at the pier. Boarding began at 1pm so I figured we'd aim for 2pm so some of the initial crowds would clear. Had all of our paper work and check in already done. Told my mom to be out here at 11:30(shes about an hour from here) so we'd be out the door by noon. With about an hour drive to the port that would give us leeway for traffic.


DAY 1
I start the day by calling my mom. Are you packed, do you have your passport?
Shes still working on the packing part. I start trying to tie up any loose ends here before I leave. Around 10:30 am i start getting myself ready. At 11:12 I get a call from my mom she's leaving her place but has to run one errand before she heads out..... yeah she's supposed to be here in 18 mins....not going to happen. But I'm not really worried, I know my mom well enough.... I told her 11:30 to get her here by about 12:30 so we could be on the road by 1pm. When she go t here we loaded our bags....most of them mine.
On the road by 1:06. Hey were actually on time! Call my aunt and uncle to let them know we are leaving. They have a shorter drive so they plan on leaving a half hour later. We actually all showed up at nearly the same time! So far so good! We unload all our bags and start making our way to the boat.....theres a lot of young people.....oh crap....its spring break!!!!

My Uncle with my aunt's bag



My mom and her bags



Me and my bags


The Shoes


Never thought would say this but check in at the bot made the airport look like a breeze. First give them paperwork and credit cards., got our sea pass cards...next stop security. Seapass and passport. No Problems....then stand in line to take picture for sea card.....then stand in line for boarding pictures....then Seapass and passport again...Finally we made it on board!!!

First thing we saw when we walked on was a drink table. Hmmm..nah we better find our room and get settled first. We booked kinda late so our choice of stateroom was very limited. We had the very front stateroom on the 2nd floor. Very far from the elevators...but right next to the Emergency exit so in case of emergency we were perfect! On our way to the room my mom found her luggage...in front of someone else's room.

She grabbed it and we let ourselves in....to our very tiny room. Very tiny. We didn't plan on spending a whole lot of time in there though so no worries. Mom starts unpacking and i start changing... I brought my suit n my carry on so i could head straight to the pool deck. While this is happening my aunts bag shows up.....mine is still no where to be seen. She unpacks...by now I'm chomping at the bit to get up on deck. They are all unpacked and I still have no luggage...so I went to go look for it. I searched through a ton of luggage...none of it mine. I figure it'll show up eventually and head back to the room. Lo and behold I was right there was my aunt with my bag.

[raquelle261]

Yeyyyyyyyy!!!! I've been looking forward to this. Great start Katie and am LOVING the shoes...!!

[1hotmama]

Finally make it up to the pool deck and restaurant....no tank tops allowed...damn. They went to go get food I found a chair and a margarita.....Ive got a drink food falls to the background. They did end up bringing me something to eat and I coaxed my mother into getting a drink. We now all had our drinks so our vacation has begun!!!













At 4:30 we had our lifeboat drill...we were on deck 11, had to meet on deck 7 but first we had to take the stairs down to 2 get our life vests and then head back up n the crowd to deck 7.....well theres my exercise at least. Word to the wise, life boat drill and drunk spring breakers...not a good mix. There are these light on the jackets that light up if they make contact with water....the boys around us decided to test this by dumping beer on themselves.

At about 6 pm our ship starts to make its way out of dock.

And we're off!!! my moms so cute








lost my family, and ended up just cruising around the boat. Found my aunt....mom still missing.....this is a running theme

[xunshyne]

Enjoying the report. Thanks!

[1hotmama]

few pics of us freshening up




told ya the room was tiny


more pics of setting sail

My beautiful aunt












Found mom and we hit the bar!





this 10 pic limit is killing me

[1hotmama]

Dinner was at 8:30 so its about time to start getting ready, but not without a short detour to the casino.






3rd pair of shoes that day....but i didnt get a pic of the flp flops



Our waiters were wonderful, the food was wonderful...and the drunk girl that offered to take our picture was wonderful!









not a bad piicture for how drunk she was



There was going to be dancing at 11....but I was exhausted and full and wanted to go to sleep. We set my phone for an alarm clock for 6am so we'd be ready for our excursion. My bunk was pulled down and they had told me there was a ladder...if there was i never saw it. Managed to climb into bed....but couldn't fall asleep..my head was facing the end of the bed and I was worried that if I moved upwards Id fall out on my head....maybe I should turn around....sheets are tucked tight and there wasn't a lot of space to maneuver....oh well. Still couldn't fall asleep so I got up to go have a smoke.....when some drunk kid started trying to dance With me in the hall....I'm too old for this. Finally managed to relax about the bed enough to let the boat rock me to sleep.

[1hotmama]

Originally Posted by raquelle261

Yeyyyyyyyy!!!! I've been looking forward to this. Great start Katie and am LOVING the shoes...!!

oh and we are only at three pairs so far

[raquelle261]

Man alive, that state room was minute!!!!!!! You all look gorgeous honey. Especially you though. There are some really good ones of you here.

[Kricket]

Katie ~ your Mom and Aunt need to come to Playa this summer!
You all looked beautiful!!!!! However, how in God's good world do you walk in those heels??????

Smooches sweetie!!!

[TAPPY]

Great pictures Katy !! A girlie cruise sounds like a great idea
And a nice get a way for you

[redhairgirl1]

I love it!!!!! And i cannot wait to hang out with you and Matt again in Playa!

Great report so far sisterhood of the traveling pant's

[PlayaWithMe2]

I'm loving your report, Katy. Your Mom looks great! Please tell her I said hi. All three of you look so happy to relax and unwind. Keep it coming.

[gingele]

Great report so far kayt!!! LMAO abt the bunk Good thing you aren't claustrophobic...and that you really love your mom and aunt!

Keep the report and the pics coming - you all look great!

[cpfstich]

great pics!

[Coccinelle]

Oh, this is fun Kayt. I can't wait to read the rest of your report and see all of your shoes!! Looks like you are all having a great time.

[1hotmama]

Thanks evryone!! Im starting to work on day 2 just waiting for more pics....nearly all the photos are the work of my lovely aunt. She is our photographer