GTVCRUISER
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Hometown: San Diego Joined: 05/10/2012
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About GTVCRUISER
I am addicted to cruising , I am a frequent floater , I was the first one to make Captain on Cruiseline.com , I have been on 109 Cruises , 811 days at sea
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GTVCRUISER's Upcoming Cruises
January 2018 - Oosterdam to Mexico
October 2017 - Oosterdam to Mexico
GTVCRUISER's Past Cruises
April 2017 - Nieuw Amsterdam to Alaska - Inside Passage
April 2017 - MS Eurodam to U.S. - Pacific, Northwest
Eurodam 4 day cruise to Vancouver
Got onboard the Eurodam in San Diego 2 days at sea and then a stop in Victoria Canada . Spent the day in Victoria and then on to Vancouver B C , this was my first time on the Eurodam . I liked this ship a lot it seemed more modern then some of the Hal ships that I cruised on before
March 2017 - Ruby Princess to Coastal - West Coast
California Coastal Cruise on the Ruby Princess
First port of call San Francisco , windy , cold , and raining , next stop Santa Barbara warm and sunny . Went to the Funk Zone in Santa Barbara for some wine tasting . Next stop San Diego my hometown , walked around downtown , warm and sunny . Next stop Ensenada warm sunny went downtown drank some beers , a good time on the Ruby Princess
February 2017 - Westerdam to Mexico
Westerdam Cruise to Mexico from San Diego
Cruised out of San Diego to Mexico , first stop Cabo San Lucas had some drinks at Sancho`s Bar . Next stop Mazatlán took the water taxi to Stone Island .Next stop Puerto Vallarta drank some beers on the beach . Good weather in all the ports 
December 2016 - Westerdam to Mexico
Westerdam to Mexico in December
A little cold leaving out of San Diego , it warmed up soon . When we cruised in to Cabo it was nice and warm , next day we were in Mazatlán took the water taxi to Stone Island. Next day we were in Puerto Vallarta hung out at the Cheeky Monkey Bar ,the next 2 days at sea.
November 2016 - Westerdam to Mexico
Leaving out of San Diego , it started to rain , by the time we got to Cabo San Lucas it was nice and warm . I went to Stone Island in Mazatlán and Cheeky Monkey in Puerto Vallarta. Great ship, good crew , good food
October 2016 - Westerdam to Mexico
We got on the ship in San Diego , first stop Cabo San Lucas , very hot in Cabo . Next stop Mazatlán ,went to Stone Island , next stop Puerto Vallarta , my favorite port ,good time but very hot weather. Next stop back to San Diego
September 2016 - Carnival Miracle to Mexico
7 day cruise to Mexico on the Carnival Miracle
We started the cruise out of Long Beach California , first stop Puerto Vallarta , over night in Puerto Vallarta . Next stop Cabo San Lucas and then back to Long Beach .We had smooth sailing on this cruise. The weather was the problem it was very hot in both ports , if you cruise in September it will be hot and maybe a storm.
May 2016 - Celebrity Infinity to Coastal - West Coast
Had a great cruise on the Infinity , we had mostly good weather at all the 8 ports of call . This was my first time on the Infinity , good food , great service , and I meet some good people
March 2016 - Crown Princess to Coastal - West Coast
We left San Pedro and headed north to San Francisco , a day at sea and then San Francisco. The next day at sea and then Santa Barbara , the next stop was San Diego and then Ensenada . We had good weather and smooth sailing .
January 2016 - Carnival Miracle to Mexico
Carnival Journey 13 day Cruise
Cruised out of Long Beach cold and windy , the ship was rocking and a rolling . Cabo San Lucas , nice and warm stayed over night , great day in La Paz , Mazatlán nice and warm , next stop Manzanillo good weather. We stayed over night in Puerto Vallarta on Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras , back to Long Beach.
December 2015 - Veendam to Mexico
San Diego to Mexico 7 days close to Christmas Cruise
We had good weather on the Veendam cruise , the food was good , good service and I saw 3 different whales on are way back to San Diego . In Cabo San Lucas there were 3 ships and in Mazatlán 4 ships so those ports were crowded.
November 2015 - Veendam to Mexico
Cruised out of San Diego Nov. 19th to the Mexican Riviera , smooth sailing and good weather. Good food ,the Entertainment was not
that great , but I liked the solo guitarist he was very good. They had some problems in the Cabins some were to hot and others to cold .
October 2015 - Norwegian Sun to Mexico
Cruised out of San Diego on the Norwegian Sun Oct 24th 2015 . We had good weather and smooth sailing . It was a Halloween cruise and Day of the Dead , we did a over night in Cabo San Lucas
September 2015 - Crown Princess to Mexico
Smooth sailing, first stop San Diego , 2nd stop Cabo San Lucas hot but fun , 3rd stop La Paz Hot Hot ,fun time , next stop Loreto Hot Hot Hot ,good time .....next stop Puerto Vallarta good weather just right.
May 2015 - Jewel of the Seas to Coastal - West Coast
Califonia Coastal to Vancouver Canada on the Jewel of the Seas
I cruised out of San Diego on the Jewel of the Seas ,stopped at Catalina Island for the day. Next stop San Francisco stayed over night ,then a day at sea and stopped in Victoria B C . The next day Vancouver Canada got off the ship
March 2015 - Ruby Princess to Coastal - West Coast
7 day California Coastal Cruise
I had a great time on the Ruby Princess , I enjoyed the food on board and the Ports were all good , except Ensenada not one of my favorite places.The weather was good and we had smooth sailing
January 2015 - Grand Princess to Mexico
Grand Princess Mexican Riviera
This was a 9 day cruise , with stops in Cabo San Lucas , La Paz , Loreto , and Puerto Vallarta . We had smooth sailing and fairly good weather, it was nice to go back to La Paz and Loreto, I had not been to those 2 ports in a few years.
November 2014 - Veendam to Mexico
This was my third cruise on the Veendam to Mexico , the ship was in a lot better condition on this cruise . We had good weather in all 3 ports ,and smooth sailing
October 2014 - Westerdam to Mexico
This was my first cruise on the Westerdam , we stopped in Cabo San Lucas Oct 5th 2014, about 20 days after the Hurricane . In Cabo the Westerdam sent a group of officers and crew ashore with paint and supplies to help rebuild and restore a local orphanage. We had good weather in all the ports, it was a fun cruise.
April 2014 - Crown Princess to U.S. - Pacific, Northwest
California Coastal on the Crown
This was my first cruise on the Crown Princess , a beautiful ship , the weather was nice and sunny in every port . Good food on board and I like the way Princess has breakfest early in the morning , I am a early riser .
March 2014 - Veendam to Mexico
7 Night Mexican Riviera Cruise
The Veendam cruised out of San Diego on March 16th 2014 , are first stop was Cabo San Lucas , 4 ships in Cabo that day and it was spring break so it was very crowded , next stop Mazatlan , a nice warm day . The last port of call was Puerto Vallarta , my favorite port , then back to San Diego my hometown.
February 2014 - Carnival Miracle to Mexico
We cruised out of Long Beach Ca, the ship stayed over night in Puerto Vallarta and we stopped in Cabo San Lucas for the day on the way back to Long Beach. We had good weather and I saw 4 whales around the Cabo area , also in Cabo I went to the Caboholic Convention,
that was a lot of fun :)
December 2013 - Veendam to Mexico
Holland America Veendam Cruise
The ports were great , we stopped in Mazatlan , I had not been there for about 2 years , they had a lot of police and military around the port , I felt safe. The Veendam is a old ship and not very big ,it was clean and a good crew, the problem was that you could smell gas fumes all over the ship.
November 2013 - Sapphire Princess to Mexico
I got on ship in San Pedro Ca. 2 days at sea , first stop Puerto Valllarta , next stop Cabo San Lucas , day at sea and then Ensenada. In Cabo we saw 2 whales and a lot of dolphins , it was a little cold in Ensenada , the Sapphire Princess is a beautiful , this was my 2nd cruise on the Sapphire
October 2013 - Sapphire Princess to U.S. - Pacific, Northwest
I got on board the Sapphire Princess in Los Angeles , Ports of call...San Francisco , Santa Barbara , San Diego , Ensenada ...7 day cruise ...warm and sunny days. this was my first cruise on the Sapphire a beautiful ship
April 2013 - Celebrity Century to U.S. - Pacific, Northwest
April 2013 - Celebrity Century to Canada, New England, New York
This was a 8 day Cruise from San Diego to Vancouver B C on the cruise ship Century ,ports of call Santa Barbra , Monterey , San Francisco , Astoria , Victoria , Vancouver. We had sunny days at every port,what a great cruise
April 2013 - Zaandam to Mexico
February 2013 - Mariner of the Seas to Caribbean - Western
We had good weather at all 3 ports , My first time on the Mariner , good food , good drinks , it was all good . I would cruise on the Mariner of the Seas again
February 2013 - Mariner of the Seas to Caribbean
January 2013 - Zaandam to Mexico
This was my 5th cruise on the Zaandam and this cruise gave me 200 days with Holland America. We saw a lot of whales and dolphins in the Cabo San Lucas area
October 2012 - Celebrity Century to Hawaii
I have cruised on the Century a few times before this Cruise, I like the size of the ship, it is easy to get to place to place.
June 2012 - Carnival Splendor to Mexico
This was my first cruise on the Splendor, this Carnival cruise had good food selection, great desserts, a Burrito Bar, a Mongolian Grill, a Rotisserie room, a Sushi Bar, and a Deli. The main Lido pool has the A big screen called Seaside Theatre, showing movies, concerts, sports events. This ship has a big Casino and a lot of good Music and Fun Bars, I plan to Cruise on the Splendor again.
April 2012 - Oosterdam to U.S. - Pacific, Northwest
I cruised on the Oosterdam many times ,the ship cruised out of San Diego to Mexico for a few years.This was a re postion cruise , with a good price , good food and a vrey good crew.
April 2012 - Oosterdam to South Pacific
March 2012 - Carnival Spirit to Mexico
9 day Mexican Riviera Cruise to Manzanillo, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Ensenada.The ship just came out of dry dock so it had the new Twister Waterslide and the new Serenity Area.
October 2011 - Zuiderdam to Panama Canal, Central America
This was my first cruise through the Panama Canal and my first cruise on the Zuiderdam.We left out of San Diego and got off the ship in Ft. Lauderdale , this was a 17 day cruise. We had good weather and smooth sailing , I want to do it again
May 2011 - Celebrity Century to U.S. - Pacific, Northwest
The Celebrity Century is a smaller ship and older, but it is in very good shape, I have cruised on it a few times and I am booked to cruise on her again on April 27, 2013 another Pacific Northwest Cruise
March 2011 - Voyager of the Seas to Caribbean - Western
Voyager of the Sea out of Galveston
This was my first big ship , It had a Ice Skating Show and Parades in the Promenade , we went to Cozumel , Belize City and Roatan. This was my first cruise out of Galveston Texas
January 2011 - Zaandam to Mexico
This was a 10 day cruise to Mexico we started the cruise in San Diego and stopped at ,Puerto Vallarta , Cabo San Lucas , Manzanillo, Zihuatanejo , good food and smooth sailing
December 2010 - Carnival Spirit to Mexico
I have cruised on the Spirit a few times ,the Spirit cruised out of San Diego for a few years , I had a balcony cabin on this cruise,had a good time on this cruise , good food, good times in Mexico
November 2010 - Oosterdam to Mexico
I have cruised on the Oosterdam many times ,we cruised out of San Diego to the Mexican Riviera for 7 days , good food and smooth sailing. The ship stayed over night in Puerto Vallarta ,one of my favorite ports.
October 2010 - Oosterdam to Mexico
San Diego to Mexican Riviera 7 days on the Oosterdam, this cruise we went to Cabo , Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. On this cruise the Capatain of the Oosterdam gave me my 100 days at sea Medallion.
September 2010 - Rotterdam to Alaska
This was my first time on the Rotterdam , it is a smaller ship and it just got out of dry dock on this cruise. This cruise was my 3rd Alaska cruise , we had a inside cabin , I think a balcony in Alaska is to cold, we had a good time
September 2010 - Rotterdam to Alaska - Inside Passage
April 2010 - Radiance of the Seas to Mexico
November 2009 - Radiance of the Seas to Mexico
September 2009 - Carnival Elation to Mexico
June 2009 - Carnival Elation to Mexico
May 2009 - Radiance of the Seas to Alaska
Cruise from San Diego to Alaska
I got on the ship in San Diego , we stopped over night in San Francisco and then north to Alaska,the last port was Vancouver B C then I flew back to San Diego ,I have cruised on the Radiance of the Seas a few times it is a beautiful ship
February 2009 - Zaandam to Hawaii
This was a 15 day cruise to Hawaii from San Diego , we had good weather in all the islands until we got to Kauai. In Kauai we hit a storm the ship was rocking and rolling, the Captain waited for 3 hours and then decided we would not be able to dock the ship in Kauai.
January 2009 - Carnival Fantasy to Caribbean - Western
Cruising on the Carnival Fantasy
I got on the ship in New Orleans , what a great place to cruise in and out.The Fantasy was just out of dry dock so it had a lot of new stuff , this was a fun cruise
October 2008 - Carnival Elation to Mexico
The Elation Halloween cruise to Mexico out of San Diego , this was a fun cruise a lot of people dressed up. They had the ship decorated for Halloween and they had a haunted house room on the ship
October 2008 - Ryndam to Mexico
September 2008 - Carnival Elation to Mexico
Another cruise on the Carnival Elation from San Diego to Mexico , we had the Elation here in San Diego for over 2 years , I crusied on her a lot , I liked the size of the Elation .
May 2008 - Carnival Elation to Mexico
May 2008 - Golden Princess to Alaska
We got on the Golden Princess in Seattle and headed north , I have only cruised on the Golden Princess one time , it is a beautiful ship.We had good weather not to cold.
May 2008 - Dawn Princess to Mexico
March 2008 - Carnival Elation to Mexico
January 2008 - Carnival Elation to Mexico
This was a Smooth Jazz Cruise out of San Diego ,With Paul Taylor , Boney James , Marion Meadows , Nick Colionne ,Larry Carlton ,Norman Brown , this was a great cruise with great music
December 2007 - Dawn Princess to Mexico
November 2007 - Dawn Princess to Mexico
October 2007 - Dawn Princess to Mexico
October 2007 - Carnival Elation to Mexico
May 2007 - Carnival Elation to Mexico
February 2007 - Carnival Spirit to Mexico
February 2007 - Carnival Spirit to Mexico
December 2006 - Oosterdam to Mexico
November 2006 - Carnival Spirit to Mexico
October 2006 - Oosterdam to U.S. - Pacific, Northwest
April 2006 - Zaandam to U.S. - Pacific, Northwest
April 2006 - Oosterdam to Mexico
January 2006 - Oosterdam to Mexico
October 2005 - Regal Princess (RETIRED) 180 to Mexico
October 2005 - Sea Princess to Mexico
Regal Princess 10 day cruise to Mexico
I really liked the Regal Princess , we did 10 days to Mexico out of San Diego. This cruise was one of my best deals I ever got on a cruise , 500 dollars for a 10 day cruise
January 2005 - Ryndam to Mexico
Bob James' Show Boat Cruise January 3rd through 10th 2005
Bob James' Show Boat Cruise from San Diego to the Mexican Sea of Cortez January 3rd through 10th 2005. Michael McDonald, Tom Scott, Dan Siegel, Robben Ford and Bob James , this was a fun Jazz cruise and my first time to Loreto Mexico
November 2004 - Celebrity Mercury (RETIRED) 56 to Mexico
May 2004 - Ryndam to Mexico
January 2004 - Carnival Ecstasy to Mexico
November 2003 - Celebrity Mercury (RETIRED) 56 to Mexico
November 2003 - Monarch of the Seas (RETIRED) 221 to Mexico
We cruised out of San Pedro to Catalina Island and Ensenada , the Monarch had just came out of dry dock it was in very good shape. We had good weather and smooth seas on that cruise
October 2003 - Celebrity Century to Caribbean - Eastern
May 2003 - Vision of the Seas to Mexico
May 2002 - Carnival Sensation to Caribbean - Eastern
We cruised out of Tampa Florida on the Carnival Sensation , this was my first cruise on the Sensation and this was my first time in New Orleans , I have been back to NOLA 3 more times , what a fun place
October 2000 - Rhapsody of the Seas to Mexico
GTVCRUISER's Tips
Nieuw Amsterdam - Great Happy Hour in the Ocean Bar
MS Eurodam - I love the Crows Nest Lounge
Ruby Princess - They had a 2 hour , Happy Hour in the Wheel House Bar
Westerdam - Happy Hour in the Crows Nest Bar
Westerdam - Check out the B B King Blues Club
Westerdam - The Crows Nest Lounge is my favorite place on the ship
Westerdam - I like to hang out in the Crows Nest Lounge
Carnival Miracle - The Red Frog Pub is my favorite place on the ship
Celebrity Infinity - I spent a lot of time in the Constellation Lounge Deck 11
Crown Princess - I really liked the Skywalker Lounge
Carnival Miracle - Great Comedy Club
Veendam - They have a good Happy Hour in the Crows nest Bar and in the Ocean Bar
Veendam - I like the Happy Hours on the Veendam
Norwegian Sun - The Observation Lounge was my favorite place on the ship
Crown Princess - I liked the Skywalker Lounge
Jewel of the Seas - I really liked the Sea View Cafe
Ruby Princess - I liked the Skywalker Lounge
Grand Princess - I really like the 2 for 1 happy hour from 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Veendam - I like the Crows Nest Lounge on the ship , I spend a lot of time up there
Westerdam - I love to hang out in the Crowsnest Lounge
Crown Princess - I like the Skywalker Lounge , great view from up there.
Veendam - They had a Happy Hour in the Ocean Bar everyday 6 till 7 PM
Carnival Miracle - I liked the Comedy on the ship at the Punchliner Shows :)
Veendam - The best place on the ship is the Crowsnest Lounge , great view and they have a Happy Hour
Sapphire Princess - The Skywalker Longe has the best view
Monarch of the Seas (RETIRED) 221 - The Monarch had a great Sushi Bar
Oosterdam - My favorite part of the ship is the Crows nest lounge
Radiance of the Seas - I like to eat at the Sea Cafe on the Radiance of the Seas
Golden Princess - On the aft of the ship setting very high ,is the Disco and during the day it has the best view , this was my first trip to Alaska
Zaandam - My sea days were spent in the Crows Nest Lounge
Rotterdam - I think the Crow Nest Lounge is the best place on the ship to view Alaska
Zaandam - I spent a lot of time in the piano bar
Celebrity Century - I really like the Sunset Bar on the aft of the ship
Zaandam - Good Happy Hour
Celebrity Century - The Sunset Bar is a nice place to hang out for drinks and Sunsets
Carnival Spirit - Go to the Serenity Area early , it gets full quick
Rotterdam - When you are cruising on a Holland American ship you can go to the Computer room and read the New York Times online for free
Radiance of the Seas - A great place to eat on the Radiance of the Seas, it took me a day or 2 to find it,it has great ocean views and great food , it is called the Seaview Cafe and best of all there is no extra charge for food
Oosterdam - If you go all the way forward on Lido Desk , through the Spa ,on the right you will see a door that will take you outside , a good place to take photos and enjoy the view
Carnival Splendor - Above the Lido Pool deck 10 they have 2 Hot Tubs , with a nice view of the Ocean
Ryndam - When you cruise on Holland America you can bring your own wine on board ,even at the ports ,but no beer or Spirits
Oosterdam - Go to the Crows Nest or Ocean Bar in the Afternoon ,they have a Happy Hour 4-5 PM ,buy one drink get the 2nd drink for one dollar....have fun
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This was the first Alaska cruise of the season ,Juneau was raining , I walked around town and ended up at the Red Dog Saloon . Next stop Skagway , a little sunny ,next day Glacier Bay . Glacier Bay was my favorite part of the cruise , next stop Ketchikan a little sunny and then back to Vancouver B C