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MJtraveler

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Atlanta

Joined 11/2015

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We started cruising in 2005 and love it! It is so relaxing to stay in one room and see lots of different ports. We have never had a bad cruise. I highly recommend it!

Past Cruises

September 2018 - 11 Night Southern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Celebrity Equinox

Great Ship, Outstanding Captain and Crew!!

This was a very relaxing cruise. The crowd was mainly retirees as we can take two weeks off when school is in session. We had a lot of Canadians and UK Brits on the cruise in addition to US citizens, and Celebrity catered to the demographic. UPTOWN was "our music" soul and R&B (read Motown!) and Sean O'Shay was golden oldies. As Sean said, he is always asked by young folks why he doesn't do THEIR music and he answers "Because YOU didn't pay for the cruise!" Not totally accurate, but we got the point! Also, Kenneth Stein did a four part series on the US and Russian Space Race, which was the theme of our childhood. Excellent!!!

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January 2018 - 14 Night Panama Canal Journeys (Los Angeles To Tampa) Cruise on Carnival Miracle

Bucket List Panama Canal Transit was Great!!

This was the trip of a lifetime. 14 fun, relaxing days with history, information, exotic ports, and the Panama Canal. Do this if you can!

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February 2017 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Magic

Magical Cruise!

We are retired and have cruised Carnival many times - this was one of the best ever! The crew was great from stewards (Mochammad and his assistant!) to waiters and chefs to bartenders to Captain. The heart of the cruise, though, though, was the Cruise Director "Dr E!" He loves his passengers, especially the kids, and makes everyone smile as soon as he is around. He is the best I have ever seen on any cruise line. We had over 1000 kids on the cruise and never had an issue. They were kept so busy and entertained we kept hearing them complain to parents they wanted to be in Camp Carnival or the teen clubs with their friends. KUDOS to Carnival for the kids crew!! The Captain had to decide if we could dock in Costa Maya due to high wind and choppy seas. We missed the port, all excursions were credited immediately, and the fabulous crew made sure we had another Fun Day At Sea! We heard no complaints around the ship about the missed port, unlike some other cruises where a port had to be skipped. The food in the MDR was excellent, as was the BBQ and Guy's Burgers. Again, best ever on a cruise! If you want a great cruise with loads of fun, take a cruise on the Magic - it really is Magical.

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March 2016 - 12 Night Southern Caribbean Carnival Journeys (San Juan To Galveston) Cruise on Carnival Liberty

September 2015 - 7 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Liberty

Relaxing Cruise

Loved the cruise and the itinerary was great!! The ports are interesting and San Juan is one of our favorite departure ports. It is right at the old city and extremely well organized.

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March 2015 - 10 Night Ultimate Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise on Celebrity Equinox

Wonderful ship and itinerary

Great cruise on a great ship stopping at great ports! We will be back to the Equinox and hopefully the glass artists will still be in residence. We also look forward to the excellent food and crew.

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September 2014 - 8 Night Southern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Breeze

February 2014 - 8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Freedom

March 2013 - 7 Night Exotic Western Caribbean (Miami roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Glory

September 2012 - 7 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Victory

November 2009 - 8 Night Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale to Colon) Cruise on Enchantment of the Seas

November 2008 - 7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Pride

March 2007 - 7 days on Destiny

October 2006 - 5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville roundtrip) Cruise on Celebration

July 2006 - 7 Night Exotic Western Caribbean (Miami roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Valor

November 2005 - 5 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale roundtrip) Cruise on Enchantment of the Seas

Celebrity Equinox

Sail Date: March 27, 2015

Wonderful ship and itinerary

Great cruise on a great ship stopping at great ports! We will be back to the Equinox and hopefully the glass artists will still be in residence. We also look forward to the excellent food and crew.

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Carnival Magic

Sail Date: February 18, 2017

Magical Cruise!

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Carnival Miracle

Sail Date: January 13, 2018

Bucket List Panama Canal Transit was Great!!

This was the trip of a lifetime. 14 fun, relaxing days with history, information, exotic ports, and the Panama Canal. Do this if you can!

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Celebrity Equinox

Sail Date: September 03, 2018

Great Ship, Outstanding Captain and Crew!!

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Carnival Glory

Sail Date: January 12, 2019

Wonderful Crew on a Great Cruise

Great cruise. Our second the Glory won't be our last! We love the ship and the itinerary!

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Carnival Liberty

Sail Date: September 13, 2015

Relaxing Cruise

Loved the cruise and the itinerary was great!! The ports are interesting and San Juan is one of our favorite departure ports. It is right at the old city and extremely well organized.

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Cruise Tips

Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

We tried Tabyana Beach for the first time, but will be back! The reef sea life is incredible! Some of the best we have seen in the Caribbean. Get a kayak guide to tow you out to the best places on the reef. We tipped $10 and it was worth even more! Amazing snorkeling!!

Miami, Florida

Just flew in and out. The airport and taxis were really efficient!

Cozumel, Mexico

We did not do an excursion. We just shopped in the port area as we were tired from the past three days of activity.

Belize City, Belize

We took the tour to Lamanai Mayan Ruins. Our guides were Bernie and Tina for the entire time, and they were joined by Mauricio at the archeological site. All were incredibly knowledgeable about Belizean history including the Maya civilization. The bus ride to the park was filled with information and fun, then we had a really great speedboat ride to the site. Our only complaint is that the 1.5 hours at the site was not nearly enough to see everything and hear the guides. Go anyway, as the tour is amazing.

George Town, Grand Cayman

Excellent snorkel tour with Cayman Dive. We stopped over the Kittiwake for a great view of the sunken wreck, then went to a reef near shore where there were lots of fish, stingrays and a few turtles. This was a great time in the water!

Carnival Glory

Eat in the MDR! The food is good and the service is excellent!

Castries, St. Lucia

Another Beach Break in the waves and on the sand. Relaxation!!!

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

We took a taxi to Megan's Bay - best beach in the Caribbean IMHO!! We love the warm water and gentle waves to float in.

Miami, Florida

Only drove through to port from airport.

Bridgetown, Barbados

Tiami catamaran snorkeling excursions are the BEST!!! Great crews and very clean sailing "Cats!" This was our third with them and they never fail to please!!