goliathfreak
Second Mate
Phoenix, AZ
Joined 07/2017
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Past cruises
May 2024 - 5 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Firenze
May 2024 - 5 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Firenze
April 2024 - 7 nights on Carnival Firenze
April 2024 - Caribbean & Antilles from New York Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
March 2024 - 7 Night Sunsets In The Lesser Antilles (San Juan Roundtrip) Cruise on Valiant Lady
February 2024 - 2 nights on Paradise
February 2024 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Celebration
January 2024 - 9 nights on MSC Meraviglia
November 2023 - 8 Night Eastern Caribbean Antilles (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Valiant Lady
July 2023 - 7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Panorama
January 2023 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Celebration
December 2022 - 4 Night Catalina & Baja Mexico (Los Angeles Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Miracle
November 2022 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise on Celebrity Apex
Beautiful Ship with modern amenities
Full Review of the Celebrity Apex cruise ship. We tell you what we loved, didn't love, and hated
https://youtu.be/beW7pr9nWwY
October 2022 - 8 Night Southern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Horizon
Nonstop fun from the time we boarded
We lived it up this cruise. Meet with several crew members at Alchemy on multiple occasions. It was great being able to interact with them across the sailing. The food at the up-charge restaurants was very good. Everyone was friendly and excited to not have to wear masks anymore. Overall, a fantastic cruise vacation!
July 2022 - 7 nights on Carnival Splendor
March 2022 - 7 Night Western Caribbean Carnival Sailabration (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Sunrise
March 2022 - 2 Night Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Sunrise
December 2021 - 7 Night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Harmony of the Seas
December 2021 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Mardi Gras
Beautiful ship - well done Carnival!
We walked all over the ship constantly and loved all the details Carnival put into the design.
December 2019 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Freedom
September 2019 - 7 Night Alaska Tracy Arm Fjord (Seattle To Vancouver) Cruise on Carnival Legend
Amazing scenery in Alaska
Awesome and serene cruise through inner passage. Sights were breathtaking and unexpected. Loved the whales, seals and dolphins that swam with the ship.
February 2019 - 7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Splendor
3 out of my 4 cruises have been on the Splendor. She's such a unique ship with the design elements and that's what i like most about the ship. She's big and can transport a lot of people, but not so big that you can't get from one end to the other end in five minutes. Some pinch-points can be a little frustrating when going from the Spectacular Lounge to the El Moroccan for the comedy show, but we made it work. I'm going to miss this ship in all its Splendor (see what I did there?) when she travels down to Australia.
October 2018 - 8 Night Southern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Conquest
I've become quite familiar with the layout of the Conquest class of ships. It's easy to navigate and there are plenty of activities happening during the chose to keep from getting stale. The itinerary to us to the far South Caribbean and it was great! The weather cooperated most of the time and while the seas got a little choppy on the final days, the ship kept moving through the water as if nothing was happening. Leigh was a good cruise director. He seemed to have gotten his bearings pretty quick on the ship knowing he had just gotten on with us. There were two new shows I hadn't seen before and they simply "wowed" us. Totally unexpected, but definitely welcome!
I would sail on another Conquest class ship without any hesitation. Love the themed elements and how they differ so much from ship to ship.
December 2017 - 9 Night Eastern Caribbean Carnival Journeys (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Splendor
Atlanta nightmare, Carnival Splendor!
This cruise really sold me on the Carnival brand. They really do care about your experience from the sailing, too the excursions, too your personal enjoyment. The length was perfect and the amount of days at sea really helped to break up the stresses that some let's bring on. Great Serenity area with exception of noisy children playing mini golf above. Can't wait to cruise again!
September 2017 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Splendor
East goes West
Had an absolute blast on this, my first cruising experience. Was nice to be able to break away from everyday life and just take in the sights. Already booked my next cruise, and hope to hit some of the ports originally scheduled.
Carnival Horizon
Sail date: October 15, 2022
Nonstop fun from the time we boarded
We lived it up this cruise. Meet with several crew members at Alchemy on multiple occasions. It was great being able to interact with them across the sailing. The food at the up-charge restaurants was very good. Everyone was friendly and excited to not have to wear masks anymore. Overall, a fantastic cruise vacation!
Celebrity Apex
Sail date: November 19, 2022
Beautiful Ship with modern amenities
Full Review of the Celebrity Apex cruise ship. We tell you what we loved, didn't love, and hated
https://youtu.be/beW7pr9nWwY
Carnival Conquest
Sail date: October 13, 2018
I've become quite familiar with the layout of the Conquest class of ships. It's easy to navigate and there are plenty of activities happening during the chose to keep from getting stale. The itinerary to us to the far South Caribbean and it was great! The weather cooperated most of the time and while the seas got a little choppy on the final days, the ship kept moving through the water as if nothing was happening. Leigh was a good cruise director. He seemed to have gotten his bearings pretty quick on the ship knowing he had just gotten on with us. There were two new shows I hadn't seen before and they simply "wowed" us. Totally unexpected, but definitely welcome!
I would sail on another Conquest class ship without any hesitation. Love the themed elements and how they differ so much from ship to ship.
Carnival Legend
Sail date: September 10, 2019
Awesome and serene cruise through inner passage. Sights were breathtaking and unexpected. Loved the whales, seals and dolphins that swam with the ship.
Mardi Gras
Sail date: December 04, 2021
Beautiful ship - well done Carnival!
We walked all over the ship constantly and loved all the details Carnival put into the design.
Carnival Splendor
Sail date: September 23, 2017
Had an absolute blast on this, my first cruising experience. Was nice to be able to break away from everyday life and just take in the sights. Already booked my next cruise, and hope to hit some of the ports originally scheduled.
Carnival Splendor
Sail date: December 17, 2017
Atlanta nightmare, Carnival Splendor!
This cruise really sold me on the Carnival brand. They really do care about your experience from the sailing, too the excursions, too your personal enjoyment. The length was perfect and the amount of days at sea really helped to break up the stresses that some let's bring on. Great Serenity area with exception of noisy children playing mini golf above. Can't wait to cruise again!
Carnival Splendor
Sail date: February 02, 2019
3 out of my 4 cruises have been on the Splendor. She's such a unique ship with the design elements and that's what i like most about the ship. She's big and can transport a lot of people, but not so big that you can't get from one end to the other end in five minutes. Some pinch-points can be a little frustrating when going from the Spectacular Lounge to the El Moroccan for the comedy show, but we made it work. I'm going to miss this ship in all its Splendor (see what I did there?) when she travels down to Australia.
Cruise tips
Celebrity Apex
Plan your days appropriately! Be ready for reduced dining hours/options for breakfast and lunch. Don’t miss Eden Restaurant!
Avoid the “Altos de Chavon” tours. The development is made to look ancient, but it’s only 50 years old and is a definite tourist trap for money.
Bonaire, Netherlands Special Municipality
Not much to do in the port area.
Carnival Horizon
Relax and have fun! Be sure to check out the secret decks on the front of the ship. https://youtube.com/shorts/xb27ekdnWKY?feature=share
Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic
Spent the day at the pool area. Nice and relaxing.
Mardi Gras
Don’t kiss the shows on the Center Stage in the evenings. They’re great!
Quaint town. Didn't book an excursion here. Just walked around and checked out the local shops and restaurants.
Went to Mendenhall Glacier and Glacier Gardens Tour. Booked through Carnival. Had a knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. Awesome to be able to get so close to the scenic items. Only downside is that we didn't have extra time to explore the city. Shortest port day on the itinerary.
Quick embarkation process. Loved it!
Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia
A little slow getting off the ship.
Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska
Beautiful scenery. Loved everything about this area. Didn't know what to expect and was blown away by the huge mountains and forests flanking the ship nearby.
Friendly sleepy town. Booked our own excursion, not through Carnival. Did the Jewell Gardens tour and glass blowing, only we made a glass flower instead of ornament. Staff was super friendly and enthusiastic. Spent time in town and enjoyed the shops and restaurants.
Carnival Legend
Plan to see comedy shows after theater shows. You're already in the vicinity and you'll be able to get great seats.
Such a neat experience getting to enjoy this port overnight. We opted to stay in a hotel in the Zona Romantica and what fun it was. Lots of action in the area and great food! Would love to do this again. 28-hours in port is great! Might have to book a separate trip to PV to explore more!
Long Beach (Los Angeles), California
Loved getting to see the former Spruce Goose some getting used again. Carnival did a great job renovating this cruise port. Definitely a very unique interior and write memorable.
Did the “North Coast Jeep Tour” excursion, booked through Carnival. Was a fantastic time!
13 hours in port simply was not long enough. Booked a great tour through sandandstillettos.com and got to see some great sights and enjoy wonderful food. The main port area (Willamstead) was filled with plenty of things to do once we got done with the private tour. Overall a very friendly island.
Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)
This port was the perfect island getaway. Had to use the water shuttle service to get to the land and once there, everything was included (sans alcohol) as if we were still on the ship. If you're looking forward to a day on the beach with no worries, Princess Cays is for you!
So fun getting to explore this port in the evening!
Too many people here. Not the cleanest of ports. Not much to
Not much to do in the port town. Next time will venture out on an excursion to enjoy more of what Antigua had to offer.
The island is beautiful. Also devastated from hurricane, but glad to see things up and running. Annoying part were the hawkers trying to get me to buy services. Easy
Carnival Splendor
Be ready for pink zebra printed polka dots and black tile with lime green grout lines!
Carnival Splendor
Be prepared to see lots of zebra printed pink polka dots all over the park. It can come as a shock at first, but after a while, you'll stop noticing it as much.
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