Port Guide: Grand Turk - Everything We Think You Should Know Before You Go! - ParoDeeJay

Port Guide: Grand Turk - Everything We Think You Should Know Before You Go! - ParoDeeJay

Looking to explore Grand Turk? Welcome to our Port Guide series! Join is as we share our personal experiences, let you know what to see and do inside the cruise port, showcase some ship excursions, highlight a few hotspots you can explore outside the cruise port, and let you know if it's possible to have a fun day on the cheap. We'll be talking snorkeling, Margaritaville, Jack's Shack, Cockburn Town, and all sorts of shenanigans in the port of Grand Turk... let's do this thing!! :D

Here's a link to Visit Turks & Caicos Islands, where we got our maps:
https://www.visittci.com/grand-turk-cruise-center

Mail Monday #7 - Swag from Midlife Crazy, Treats from Ken & Robert, Goodies from Ada V. - ParoDeeJay

Mail Monday #7 - Swag from Midlife Crazy, Treats from Ken & Robert, Goodies from Ada V. - ParoDeeJay

We've got mail... it's time for another exciting episode of Mail Monday! In this episode, we have some sweet swag from Brad & Kimberly of Midlife Crazy, treats from Ken & Robert, and a double dose of goodies from Ada V.!! :D

Find Midlife Crazy on the YouTube Machine:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtFlyx6AIhuvTobw2NuoUNg

Streaming Sunday - 7/28/2019 8:00pm Edition - The One Where We Talked About Old Stuff - ParoDeeJay

Streaming Sunday - 7/28/2019 8:00pm Edition - The One Where We Talked About Old Stuff - ParoDeeJay

It's Sunday, so it must be stream day! Let's talk about a whole lot of nothing, as usual! :D

MunchPak Mini Snack Box - July 2019 Unboxing & Taste Test - Dee Loves Corn Sticks!! - ParoDeeJay

MunchPak Mini Snack Box - July 2019 Unboxing & Taste Test - Dee Loves Corn Sticks!! - ParoDeeJay

Hey look, international snacks! That's right, we're diving back into the world of our monthly MunchPak Mini subscription box!! We've got purple pillows, lemon cookie pies, and... vomit sticks?! And as usual, we are not sponsored by MunchPak. :D

Carnival Legend Ship Tour - Our Narrated Video Tour With Deck Plans - May 2019 - ParoDeeJay

Carnival Legend Ship Tour - Our Narrated Video Tour With Deck Plans - May 2019 - ParoDeeJay

Here's our narrated video ship tour for the Carnival Legend, recorded on our May 2019 sailing to Alaska out of Seattle... Join us as we wander the main public decks, with rambling commentary from Voiceover Jay about all of the stuff and things!! :D

Many thanks to "Life With Favor" for some borrowed video footage!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4Jnnhh98_NpsPIn_u1w0BA

"Towels On The Chairs" - Parody of "Livin' On A Prayer" by Bon Jovi - ParoDeeJay [#31]

"Towels On The Chairs" - Parody of "Livin' On A Prayer" by Bon Jovi - ParoDeeJay [#31]

If you've ever wandered out to the pool deck of a cruise ship seeking that perfect lounge chair, only to find them all reserved by invisible people's belongings, this tune is for you! Let's rock out together and figure out how to get our revenge... :P

Original Song:
"Livin' On A Prayer" by Bon Jovi
written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Desmond Child
produced by Bruce Fairbairn

Watch the original music video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDK9QqIzhwk

Parody lyrics by Jay (written July 8, 2019)

Streaming Sunday - 7/21/2019 8:00pm Edition - The One Where The Cat Stayed Awhile - ParoDeeJay

Streaming Sunday - 7/21/2019 8:00pm Edition - The One Where The Cat Stayed Awhile - ParoDeeJay

It's Sunday, so it must be stream day! Let's talk about a whole lot of nothing, as usual! :D

MunchPak Mini Snack Box - June 2019 Unboxing & Taste Test - Oily, Spicy & Fruity!! - ParoDeeJay

MunchPak Mini Snack Box - June 2019 Unboxing & Taste Test - Oily, Spicy & Fruity!! - ParoDeeJay

If, like Pitbull, you are Mr. Worldwide, you surely love some international snacks! What does that have to do with anything? Not much! But hey, join us as we slice and dice our way into our monthly MunchPak Mini subscription box!! And as usual, we are not sponsored by MunchPak. :D

The PDF Version: Carnival Fun Times - Carnival Legend May 2019 - ParoDeeJay

For those folks who may not be into the super-snazzy narrated video version that we did here (https://youtu.be/vUVzycvrulU) of the Fun Times daily activity guides from the Carnival Legend, here's a PDF scan of the main schedules for each day. This was from our 8-day Glacier Bay Alaska itinerary out of Seattle from May 6-14, 2019.

* Download the PDF version via Google Drive:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=18TQ0HNhGaqA-FS0It4Yrsy_lfvOTs1Xq

Huzzah!!
~Jay

Carnival Legend Fun Times - Alaska Cruise May 2019 - Daily Schedules & Activity Guides - ParoDeeJay

Carnival Legend Fun Times - Alaska Cruise May 2019 - Daily Schedules & Activity Guides - ParoDeeJay

Voiceover Jay is back with the scoop on the Carnival Fun Times daily activity & event guides from our May 2019 sailing aboard the Carnival Legend out of Seattle. Here are the schedule scans from each day of our 8-Day Glacier Bay Alaska cruise itinerary, with Jay reading through and highlighting various events and activities that caught our eye on our cruise. Huzzah!!

Our Future Cruise Plans!! [Blog Version 2.0]

It's time for another future cruise update! Some things have been removed, some things have been added... let's do this!! :D

* September 23, 2019 - Carnival Valor
5-Day Western from New Orleans
Ports: Cozumel, Yucatan (Progreso)

* September 29, 2019 - Carnival Glory
7-Day Western from New Orleans

Ports: Mahogany Bay, Belize, Cozumel

* November 3, 2019 - Carnival Pride

14-Day Journeys from Baltimore

Ports: St. Croix, St. Kitts, Martinique, Barbados, St. Maarten, San Juan, Grand Turk

* December 3, 2019 - Carnival Sunshine

11-Day Journeys from Charleston

Ports: St. Thomas, Aruba, Bonaire, Grand Turk, Princess Cays

* February 3, 2020 - Mariner Of The Seas

4-Day Bahamas from Port Canaveral

Ports: Coco Cay, Nassau

* February 7, 2020 - Mariner Of The Seas

3-Day Bahamas from Port Canaveral

Ports: Nassau, Coco Cay

* April 19, 2020 - Norwegian Star

14-Day Transatlantic & British Isles from New York

Ports: Halifax (Nova Scotia); Belfast (Northern Ireland); Dublin (Ireland); Liverpool (England); Cork (Ireland); Portland (England); Le Havre (France); Southampton (England)

* September 19, 2020 - Adventure Of The Seas

5-Day Bermuda from Cape Liberty

Ports: Bermuda (overnight)

* September 24, 2020 - Carnival Mardi Gras

6-Day NE/Canada from New York

Ports: Portland, Saint John

* October 25, 2020 - Carnival Radiance

7-Day Eastern from Norfolk

Ports: Nassau, Princess Cays, Grand Turk

* November 28, 2020 - Carnival Mardi Gras

7-Day Western from Port Canaveral

Ports: Cozumel, Costa Maya, Mahogany Bay

* December 5, 2020 - Norwegian Escape

7-Day Eastern from Port Canaveral

Ports: Puerto Plata, St. Thomas, Tortola, Great Stirrup Cay

* January 17, 2021 - Celebrity Equinox

12-Day Southern from Fort Lauderdale

Ports: St. Croix, St. Kitts, Barbados, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Antigua

* February 20, 2021 - Carnival Panorama

7-Day Mexican Riviera from Long Beach

Ports: Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta

* February 28, 2021 - Carnival Imagination

4-Day Baja Mexico from Long Beach

Ports: Catalina Island, Ensenada

Rock on!!

~Jay

***EDITED 9/15/2019 to change Carnival Radiance sailing***

Future Cruise Update Vlog (2019-2021 Edition) - What Adventures Do We Have In Store?! - ParoDeeJay

Future Cruise Update Vlog (2019-2021 Edition) - What Adventures Do We Have In Store?! - ParoDeeJay

People be askin' and we be answerin'... where are we headed for our future cruises? Here's an outline of what we've got up our sleeves for the next year and a half or so... :D

How can you stay up-to-date on our future cruises? Find us on the ShipMate app (parodeejay), join the Shenanigans Squad on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/parodeejay) or stop by here on the blog from time to time to check out the most recent update post!!

Streaming Sunday - 7/14/2019 8:00pm Edition - The One Where Not A Whole Lot Happened - ParoDeeJay

Streaming Sunday - 7/14/2019 8:00pm Edition - The One Where Not A Whole Lot Happened - ParoDeeJay

It's Sunday, so it must be stream day! Let's talk about a whole lot of nothing, as usual! :D

Oreo Challenge 2.0 with Our Nephew A.J. & Family - The Slightly Failed Version - ParoDeeJay

Oreo Challenge 2.0 with Our Nephew A.J. & Family - The Slightly Failed Version - ParoDeeJay

It's time to wear blindfolds and eat cookies, for the second time! Join Dee & Jay for six brand new rounds of mystery cookie flavors in the Oreo Challenge, along with nephew A.J. and his parental units. Can we handle all this Oreo goodness?! More importantly, can we handle all these technical goofs?! :P

Carnival Legend Wrap-Up 2019 - Overall Thoughts & Deleted Scenes! - 8-Day Alaska Cruise - ParoDeeJay

Carnival Legend Wrap-Up 2019 - Overall Thoughts & Deleted Scenes! - 8-Day Alaska Cruise - ParoDeeJay

It's time for a chatty wrap-up of our overall thoughts and impressions of both the Carnival Legend and the ports of call on our 8-Day Alaska Glacier Bay Cruise in May 2018. Plus, we've got some never-before-seen scenes straight from the cutting room floor involving knives, gluten-free bread, bad drivers, and more!! :D

Mail Monday #6 - Stuff From Thomas & Kimberly G., June T. & Kaitlynn, Steve & Kathy B. - ParoDeeJay

Mail Monday #6 - Stuff From Thomas & Kimberly G., June T. & Kaitlynn, Steve & Kathy B. - ParoDeeJay

We've got mail... it's time for another exciting episode of Mail Monday! In this episode, we have some foot clothing from Thomas & Kimberly G., letters and artwork from June T. & daughter Kaitlynn, and summer refreshment from Steve & Kathy B.!! :D

Streaming Sunday - 7/7/2019 8:00pm Edition - The One Where We Sang Too Many Songs - ParoDeeJay

Streaming Sunday - 7/7/2019 8:00pm Edition - The One Where We Sang Too Many Songs - ParoDeeJay

It's Sunday, so it must be stream day! Let's talk about a whole lot of nothing, as usual! :D

MunchPak Mini Snack Box - May 2019 Unboxing & Taste Test - The Softest Cookie Ever!! - ParoDeeJay

MunchPak Mini Snack Box - May 2019 Unboxing & Taste Test - The Softest Cookie Ever!! - ParoDeeJay

We're back with the international snacks via our MunchPak Mini subscription box... Join us as we crack into some packs and get on track for a culinary adventure that hopefully isn't wack!! And as always, we are not sponsored by MunchPak. :D

Carnival Legend Outfit Of The Day - 8-Day Alaska Glacier Bay Itinerary May 2019 - OOTD - ParoDeeJay

Carnival Legend Outfit Of The Day - 8-Day Alaska Glacier Bay Itinerary May 2019 - OOTD - ParoDeeJay

It's time for another dose of cruise clothing! Join us for our super-professional outfit of the day compilation from our Carnival Legend adventures to Alaska on an 8-Day Glacier Bay itinerary in May 2019! That's right... it's 8 whole days of clothes, clothes, and more clothes (well, we did miss a day or two in there). We hope you enjoy this sweet, sweet OOTD action!! :D

Hey Look, We've Got A Facebook Group! - Join The Shenanigans Squad For Stuff & Things - ParoDeeJay

Hey Look, We've Got A Facebook Group! - Join The Shenanigans Squad For Stuff & Things - ParoDeeJay

Here's a quick update vlog to basically say... we've got a Facebook group for all ParoManiacs to unite, share, and do all the stuff & things... come on over and say hello!! :D

ParoDeeJay Shenanigans Squad:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/parodeejay/