benzgal
Second Mate
Merritt Island, FL
Joined 01/2018
61
Cruises11
Reviews212
Helpful VotesMy partner and I are retired and cruising is what we love to do.
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Past cruises
March 2024 - 7 Night Western Caribbean & Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on MSC Seashore
October 2023 - 25 nights on MSC Seashore
October 2023 - 11 nights on MSC Sinfonia
April 2023 - 7 Night Western Caribbean & Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on MSC Seaside
January 2023 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
December 2022 - 11 Night Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise on Celebrity Edge
Fantastic Panama Canal/ABC cruise
We had a fantastic cruise aboard the Celebrity Edge and will no doubt sail her again. The Panama Canal is such a wonderful experience. The ABC's are not to be missed also.
October 2022 - 14 Night Transatlantic (Rome To Ft. Lauderdale) Cruise on Celebrity Edge
October 2022 - 10 Night Italy & France (Rome Roundtrip) Cruise on Celebrity Edge
April 2022 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise on Celebrity Edge
March 2022 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
January 2022 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
Excellent first cruise in a suite!!
We had an excellent cruise on the MSC Meraviglia. Our first cruise in a suite and we will definitely be doing this again. Can't say enough about how wonderful this experience was for us.
December 2021 - 11 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Norwegian Escape
December 2021 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Harmony of the Seas
November 2021 - 9 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise on Celebrity Apex
October 2021 - 3 Night Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on MSC Divina
October 2021 - 7 Night Western Caribbean & Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on MSC Divina
September 2021 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Allure of the Seas
February 2020 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Harmony of the Seas
January 2020 - 4 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Mariner of the Seas
December 2019 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Norwegian Breakaway
November 2019 - 9 Night Southern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise on Celebrity Edge
Beautiful Southern Caribbean cruise
We had an excellent experience on our cruise of the ABC islands. We have plans to go back already. This was our first time and don't plan on it being our last!!
October 2019 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Harmony of the Seas
September 2019 - 4 Night Thrill & Chill Bahamas With Perfect Day (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Mariner of the Seas
May 2019 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Harmony of the Seas
April 2019 - 4 Night Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Enchantment of the Seas
February 2019 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Oasis of the Seas
February 2019 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Oasis of the Seas
Super terrific Western Caribbean cruise!!
This was my birthday cruise and I was treated like a queen by everyone on board. I was treated very special by my waitress and the concierge in the Diamond Lounge. Then again in 150 Central Park at dinner I received such wonderful attention by the waiter. I love cruising!!
December 2018 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Norwegian Epic
December 2018 - 14 Night Panama Canal Partial Transit (Tampa Roundtrip) Cruise on Norwegian Pearl
December 2018 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Oasis of the Seas
October 2018 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Oasis of the Seas
Fun-filled Eastern Caribbean cruise!!
We absolutely love going on the ship for Halloween. So many people got involved this year and dressed up for the parade. We love this ship and all the activities available for everyone.
September 2018 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean & Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on MSC Seaside
Beautiful ship, excellent food and wonderful service.
We truly enjoyed this cruise. We received reciprocal points for our status on Royal Caribbean (Diamond Plus) and were upgraded to their highest status (Black card). I have to say, the amenities on this ship put Royal Caribbean to shame. We will hopefully sail with MSC again. We really enjoyed ourselves. The only negative my husband found is they don't provide bar soap and that's his preference. They do have a soap dispenser by the sink and shampoo and shower gel in the shower; just not his preference. Not a big negative.
June 2018 - 4 Night Cuba Overnight & Key West (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Norwegian Sun
Lovely cruise to Cuba
The Sun is a nice ship albeit small. It didn't have the nice variety of food choices as the larger ships but the food was good. We're not picky eaters so we could always find something. Our stop at Key West was awesome. We've been there many times, so just walked around and stopped at our favorite places.
Unfortunately we didn't get to go onshore in Cuba as I woke up that morning with terrible intestinal cramps, so we'll have to try that again. All our friends enjoyed themselves immensely on their tours of the island.
May 2018 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Oasis of the Seas
Wonderful Eastern Caribbean cruise
We love the Eastern Caribbean stops. St. Thomas and St. Maarten are so nice and friendly. Great places to buy jewelry, especially since you don't pay tax.
March 2018 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Norwegian Epic
Fantastic Caribbean Cruise!!
WE will definitely be back on board, really like the variety offered on the ship.
March 2018 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Oasis of the Seas
Excellent cruise with Rocky and the Rollers and 14 great groups from the 50's, 60's & 70's. Super great entertainment!! We'll do this trip again next year.
We have cruised on the Oasis quite a few times now and always enjoy getting away from the every day grind. This has been one our most enjoyable with Rocky and the Rollers Rockin' the Caribbean.
December 2017 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Norwegian Epic
October 2017 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Oasis of the Seas
August 2017 - 4 Night Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Majesty of the Seas
May 2017 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Oasis of the Seas
February 2017 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Oasis of the Seas
Best way to celebrate your birthday!! Had a fantastic birthday celebration all week long with wonderful friends and beautiful weather in the gorgeous Caribbean.
We absolutely love cruising. It's so relaxing and allows you to forget the world for a little while. The Caribbean is always a great place to cruise.
January 2017 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Oasis of the Seas
December 2016 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Norwegian Epic
October 2016 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Freedom of the Seas
May 2016 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Freedom of the Seas
December 2015 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Freedom of the Seas
October 2015 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Freedom of the Seas
May 2015 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Freedom of the Seas
February 2015 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Freedom of the Seas
December 2014 - 8 Night Southern Caribbean New Years (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Explorer of the Seas
November 2014 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Freedom of the Seas
June 2014 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Freedom of the Seas
March 2014 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Freedom of the Seas
December 2013 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Freedom of the Seas
November 2013 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral roundtrip) Cruise on Freedom of the Seas
June 2013 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral roundtrip) Cruise on Freedom of the Seas
December 2012 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral roundtrip) Cruise on Freedom of the Seas
November 2012 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral roundtrip) Cruise on Freedom of the Seas
June 2012 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral roundtrip) Cruise on Freedom of the Seas
MSC Meraviglia
Sail date: January 23, 2022
Excellent first cruise in a suite!!
We had an excellent cruise on the MSC Meraviglia. Our first cruise in a suite and we will definitely be doing this again. Can't say enough about how wonderful this experience was for us.
Celebrity Edge
Sail date: December 22, 2022
Fantastic Panama Canal/ABC cruise
We had a fantastic cruise aboard the Celebrity Edge and will no doubt sail her again. The Panama Canal is such a wonderful experience. The ABC's are not to be missed also.
Celebrity Edge
Sail date: November 15, 2019
Beautiful Southern Caribbean cruise
We had an excellent experience on our cruise of the ABC islands. We have plans to go back already. This was our first time and don't plan on it being our last!!
Oasis of the Seas
Sail date: March 04, 2018
We have cruised on the Oasis quite a few times now and always enjoy getting away from the every day grind. This has been one our most enjoyable with Rocky and the Rollers Rockin' the Caribbean.
Oasis of the Seas
Sail date: February 05, 2017
We absolutely love cruising. It's so relaxing and allows you to forget the world for a little while. The Caribbean is always a great place to cruise.
MSC Seaside
Sail date: September 01, 2018
Beautiful ship, excellent food and wonderful service.
We truly enjoyed this cruise. We received reciprocal points for our status on Royal Caribbean (Diamond Plus) and were upgraded to their highest status (Black card). I have to say, the amenities on this ship put Royal Caribbean to shame. We will hopefully sail with MSC again. We really enjoyed ourselves. The only negative my husband found is they don't provide bar soap and that's his preference. They do have a soap dispenser by the sink and shampoo and shower gel in the shower; just not his preference. Not a big negative.
Oasis of the Seas
Sail date: October 28, 2018
Fun-filled Eastern Caribbean cruise!!
We absolutely love going on the ship for Halloween. So many people got involved this year and dressed up for the parade. We love this ship and all the activities available for everyone.
Oasis of the Seas
Sail date: February 03, 2019
Super terrific Western Caribbean cruise!!
This was my birthday cruise and I was treated like a queen by everyone on board. I was treated very special by my waitress and the concierge in the Diamond Lounge. Then again in 150 Central Park at dinner I received such wonderful attention by the waiter. I love cruising!!
Norwegian Sun
Sail date: June 04, 2018
The Sun is a nice ship albeit small. It didn't have the nice variety of food choices as the larger ships but the food was good. We're not picky eaters so we could always find something. Our stop at Key West was awesome. We've been there many times, so just walked around and stopped at our favorite places.
Unfortunately we didn't get to go onshore in Cuba as I woke up that morning with terrible intestinal cramps, so we'll have to try that again. All our friends enjoyed themselves immensely on their tours of the island.
Norwegian Epic
Sail date: March 31, 2018
WE will definitely be back on board, really like the variety offered on the ship.
Oasis of the Seas
Sail date: May 13, 2018
Wonderful Eastern Caribbean cruise
We love the Eastern Caribbean stops. St. Thomas and St. Maarten are so nice and friendly. Great places to buy jewelry, especially since you don't pay tax.
Cruise tips
We took the submarine ride. It's a must do!!
Great port to walk around in.
Such a fascinating thing to do!!
We've been to Bonaire before and we just walked the city ourselves.
We walked around the town, very easy and friendly.
Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
They really did a great job of boarding passengers quickly
Great place to buy Curacao
Celebrity Edge
If there are talks on a port to visit, go to the seminar, so much useful information.
MSC Meraviglia
You will be dazzled by the MSC ships, they're a notch above the rest.
First time to Bonaire and we took a tour of the entire island. Had a great guide that was very knowledgeable of the area.
First time to Aruba and took a tour of the entire island. Guide was wonderful and knew a lot about the island.
First time to Curacao and we loved our visit here.
Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
Our experience at the port was terrific.
Celebrity Edge
Enjoy!! It's beautiful.
We found a new place to hang out. Bubba Gump Shrimp - right on the water. So nice and beautiful.
We live close and love it here!! So much to do and see.
Oasis of the Seas
Be prepared to book everything in advance if you want any shows or specialty dining. Great place to come and relax or do as much as you want.
Been to Puerto Rico before but this time chose to go through one of the forts there and really loved the history.
We love St. Maarten, St. Martin. This time we decided to do a tour of the island and are so happy we did. It was a great overview of both sides of the island. We have been there many times, but never had a tour.
MSC Seaside
All you need to do is relax and have a great time!!
Norwegian Sun
This is a smaller ship so it doesn't have as much variety as the megaships, so don't expect a lot of variety.
Oasis of the Seas
This is a really large ship but a day on board and you can find your way around easily.
We live close by, so come by this area regularly. Love it!!
Went to the downtown port, so wanted to walk around and see if there has been any changes. Like to see what's in the shops there.
Really like to go walking around town shopping and spending time at one of the local restaurants.
Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas
Don't do water sports, so prefer to stay on board and sun at the pool while it's not crowded.
Again, stayed on board to sit around the pool while it wasn't crowded.
Norwegian Epic
Get a floor plan before you board, it really helps us find where we want to go.
We like this port for Senor Frogs, always activity to watch. It rained hard this day, no one's fault, it happens.
I live 6 miles from here so visit often. Love the area.
We like to hang out at Margaritaville restaurant while here.
Walked around town on this cruise, but have gone to the French side to the beach before and had a great experience.
Love to go into town in St. Thomas to look around the shops.
Didn't do an excursion, chose to walk around the area for a while.
We live 6 miles from Port Canaveral so it is very convenient to leave out of this Port. Love everything about the area.
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