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Carnival Mardi Gras Pt.4: San Juan, Parque De Los Gatos, Cucina Dinner, Flying Scotsman - ParoDeeJay

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πŸ‘οΈ 47K viewsπŸ“… 5 years ago⏱️ 32:02

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a full day of activities while the Carnival Mardi Gras is docked in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The day begins with a breakfast of Guy's Burgers on deck 17 before the group embarks on a self-guided walking tour of the city. They navigate through various landmarks, including Plaza de ColΓ³n and the area around Calle Fortaleza, while managing unexpected rain. A primary goal of the excursion is visiting Parque de los Gatos to observe the local cat sanctuary and its community efforts. After returning to the ship, the creator explores onboard amenities, including a music trivia game, a deck party at the pool, and a visit to a local dessert shop. The evening features a dinner at Cucina del Capitano, followed by a variety of entertainment options such as a performance by the cruise director, Flying Scotsman, and a visit to the Brass Magnolia jazz bar. The video concludes with the creators reflecting on the high quality of the live music and the emotional impact of the cruise director's show.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Mardi Gras
Seriously Tasty
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

good morning morning buenos dias deals we are in san juan today

we're gonna do our own self-guided tour

this is parque de los gatos and they said you know some of them are shy some of them are friendly

cucina it was good yeah much quieter in there

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Wear masks to get on and off the ship, but they are not required outside in Puerto Rico.
βœ“Check out the Brass Magnolia for jazz music and a good bar.
βœ“Visit Parque de Los Gatos to see the cats and support the sanctuary.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating the ship to get to Guy's Burgers β€” Use the forward elevators or stairs to deck three to get off the ship, then head to deck 17.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat to do in San Juan on a self-guided tour?
QWhere to find cats in San Juan?
QWhat is the dining experience at Cucina del Capitano?

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Port Highlights

San Juan3Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Self-guided walking tour
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