Cameron and I kicked off our 10-year anniversary and my birthday celebration in style with a cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas March 2, 2024! We were joined by some amazing friends—Nick, Jen, Julie, Lindsay, Julann, Brandon, and their kids—for what promised to be an unforgettable adventure.
The Best Laid Plans... and Some Surprises!
The trip started off fantastic. The excitement was high as we boarded the Icon of the Seas, ready for a week of fun and relaxation. But as is often the case when traveling, things didn’t go exactly as planned. Cameron got sick early on (poor guy!), and then, just when he was starting to feel better, I got sick too! Despite our bouts with illness, we made the best of it and managed to have plenty of fun in between our colds and coughs.
Dinner Drama & Hilarity
Let’s talk about the nightly dinner experiences, shall we? Our table was a bit of a magnet for chaos! On the very first night, Nick had water spilled on him at dinner, setting the tone for what was about to be a series of comical mishaps. The waiter knocked over Julann’s bottle of wine (you can imagine how that went over!), and it seemed like every night something else went awry—yet somehow, it only added to the laughter and good vibes at the table. We couldn’t help but laugh at our “bad luck,” but honestly, it made for some of the most memorable moments of the trip.
Gluten-Free Pizza = Life
On a more delicious note, the gluten-free pizza was absolutely amazing! It’s not often that gluten-free options live up to the hype, but this pizza was a total game-changer. We’re still talking about it! Between the laughs, the occasional mishaps, and our foodie adventures, the trip was still a major success.
Hollywood Beach and Homeward Bound
After disembarking the Icon of the Seas, we spent a day at Hollywood Beach soaking up the sun before heading home. It was the perfect way to cap off our vacation—relaxing by the ocean, reflecting on the fun moments (and the not-so-fun ones), and soaking in the beautiful views before getting back to reality.
A Memorable Anniversary Cruise
Despite a few bumps along the way, our anniversary cruise was an unforgettable adventure filled with laughs, friendship, and memories we’ll cherish forever. Here’s to more adventures and, of course, better luck with our health next time!
