Johngold
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Helpful VotesLike to cruise. It's a nice way to relax. I have become the go to guy with a few friend to show them cruises. I also have an icon on the computer to hit whenever the day gets rough.... I have all cruise pictures......
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Past cruises
February 2024 - 7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip) Cruise on Discovery Princess
Lost luggage cruise
February 2021 - 10 Night Eastern Caribbean Voyager (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise on Sky Princess
January 2020 - 7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip) Cruise on Royal Princess
Royal Princess as the destination.
May 2015 - 7 Night Bermuda (Boston Roundtrip) Cruise on Norwegian Dawn
Norwegian Dawn
Sail date: May 18, 2012
This was the first time we cruised with Norwegian. It will not be the last. As you can see, we have an Alaska cruise booked for this year. This is actually a great family cruise port. My sisters came with us, and so did my son and his best friend. There were 6 of us and we each had our choice of things to do and places to see. No one got in each others way. Bermuda is a must GOLF destination. We will be going back to Bermuda for just that two trips from now.
Discovery Princess
Sail date: February 24, 2024
Royal Princess
Sail date: January 25, 2020
Royal Princess as the destination.
Norwegian Dawn
Sail date: May 17, 2013
Great trip, we went with my sisters and our son and we had a great time. Bermuda was tremondous, we visited the church that our parents were married in. We even met an older gentleman who knew my parents when they were there in 1950. I played two courses there and both were great.
The ship was good, we enjoyed quite a few events and met some great folks from the Boston area. There was only one issue at the Italian Restaurant, but that was it for downsides. This was my third cruise and I'm looking forward to more.
There has been a great deal of critical feedback regarding the customers expectations on the cruise ship. The cruise lines are in the business of making money, once you accept that and budget accordingly you will be fine. This was my first NCL cruise, but won't be my last.
Thanks
Island Princess
Sail date: May 25, 2011
This was the second cruise on Princess. We took an inside cabin at the rear of deck 8, just by the door to the back balcony. The cruise was great and nothing with the exception of a couple of misunderstandings on my part regarding the Spa and Internet, can I complain about anything. I started cruising in 2009 to Hawaii and we plan a nice long cruise every odd year. So far so good.
On these cruise ships and any cruise line you choose, one must take everything into consideration. Our room Steward was nothing short of incredible, he really earned the tip we gave him and then some. We found "our guy" for the drinks by the pool, and he made sure that whenever he saw us anywhere, we were very well taken care of.
For the Shore excursions, we made sure we met every time for a few minutes with the security chief on board for advice and information. Therefore, not a single problem occurred. The food during the entire cruise was as expected, but we did use the eggs station at the buffet for breakfast, Once they got to know us and what we wanted it was just fabulous, and that only took to the second day.
For those who want to do the Panama Canal, I would highly recommend it. If not for the nice long trip, but for the history you learn and for many of us .. remember from school. My wife and I would never have seen the Old City in Cartegena if not for this cruise and it was a real high point for us.
The next cruise we are taking will stop in Aruba. Aruba was also my first stop on this cruise and we decided on this cruise because one of the stops is Aruba.
Reviews are great for future travellers and I depend on the input from people who do travel for correct information. One thing I did learn though. This cruise was a combined itinerary and therefore there are many things to know about them. Internet connection is one. It does not last the whole cruise. Spa packages... check these out carefully...... You may not get what you think you paid for.
If you consider it two cruises instead of one. Restart your thoughts at the end of the first cruise before the second starts. There are different passengers and maybe a different demographic that the first part of the cruise.
Overall a five star rating.
I will add more pictures when I find the file.
Golden Princess
Sail date: February 04, 2009
My wife convinced me to go on a cruise, I was concerned at first, but now I'm hooked. I had no great expectations going into this, but I find that managing my own expecations and being aware of the many ways charges can build up was a great help. We had saved for this holiday and we did spend what we expected. Service was as expected and being new to cruising we were not disappointed. Hawaii was great, and we have been back already. Looking forward to going back for an encore.
Golden Princess
Sail date: February 18, 2009
I was concerned, my wife was very assuring.. You will enjoy it---she said.... It will be fun---she said. I enjoyed my first cruise---she said.She was right.......
From start to finish, I enjoyed the whole experience. Meeting a few new friends during the cruise, have now become good old friends.I hve been back since then to Lihue. I have also been on another cruise since.....read about that one on the Island Princess
The overall concept of relaxing was new to me and for the first holiday in 30 years, I think we chose well.
There will alsways be those who find anything to complain about anywhere.
After this first experience.....I'm not one of them.
Enchantment of the Seas
Sail date: November 09, 2018
Cruise tips
No excursion this time. Spent the day at the shopping centers and port markets.
No excursion, Been here a few times. Went shopping and walk about.
San Pedro (Los Angeles), California
No excursion this time, Stayed by the Iowa Museum and liked the hotel.
Always a pleasure in Mazatlan. Market was fun, met up with friends from there.
Discovery Princess
From this day forward I would encourage everyone to get Air Tags. Look for ways to go forward or to the stern for elevators. Main bank very busy and very slow.
San Pedro (Los Angeles), California
I had the evening and morning to walk around this place. Quite dirty and scruffy.
Please take a cab to the Golden zone and have fun. If, like me, you collect some tacky mantle piece items, this is the place to go.
We took the beach resort option. And had a great time.
I love Cabo. The Hustlers and the peddlers are a lot of fun. I think we will take a separate holiday there.
Royal Princess
Do your homework about the places and things you want to do on board.
Enchantment of the Seas
Plan on longer trips than a 3 day turnaround.
There is a dolphin show as well
Go to Cheers
Norwegian Dawn
Plan along day in Port, so you can go back to the ship for a nice lunch.
Island Princess
If you have a chance to meet the guys at the egg station... they will make you a great breakfast.
bought a lot of T-shirts at the Kiosk
if you can-take the horses through the extinct volcano
if you golf----some great courses
must to the cultural center
San Pedro (Los Angeles), California
We had never been there so it was an experience
go Kayaking in the bay
Golden Princess
If you are a guy----don't be afraid to get the royal treatment at the spa.
Norwegian Dawn
You gotta eat at the french bistro
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