kdlovescruising
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Boca Raton, Fl
Joined 06/2016
23
Cruises11
Reviews148
Helpful VotesHave cruised since 1997 with family and friends. I try to do at least 1 cruise each year, usually at Thanksgiving. One of the best ways to relax.
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Past cruises
March 2023 - 7 Night Caribbean: Harvest Caye Cozumel & Roatan (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Norwegian Joy
What a Joy!
We had a great time. No complaints. It's vacation so we enjoyed ourselves. Don't sweat the small stuff.
November 2022 - 6 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise on Harmony of the Seas
Harmonious Thanksgiving
Had a great time with family and friends. This was our back to Thanksgiving cruise since Covid. We have traditionally cruised at Thanksgiving the prior 12 years and it was great to start again. Hopefully this will be the re-start of our tradition.
July 2022 - 5 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Sunrise
Sunrise Cruise
Had a wonderful time. First time cruising since 2019 so it was great to get back. Ship was clean and staff really worked hard to provide great service. Entertainment was wonderful especially the band in the Red Pub. Everday was a good day. Relaxed and soaked up the sun. Didn't realize how much I missed cruising. Would recommend Sunrise.
November 2020 - 6 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Horizon
November 2019 - 7 Night Western Caribbean & Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on MSC Seaside
Seaside for Thanksgiving
MSC Seaside is a beautiful ship with wonderful theater shows. It does have a different "vibe" from Royal Caribbean, NCL and Carnival. I am used to having a variety of daytime activities and at least one pool area with music/entertainment. This was not the case on the Seaside. The ship does have a lot of outdoor areas which is a plus. Food in the buffet was basically the same each day but did taste good. The main dining room is fine but service was very rushed. The servers appeared inpatient. Did not try the specialty restaurants because they were so pricey compared to the other cruise lines I've sailed. I usually will dine in 1-2 of the specialty restaurants. They were constantly trying to sell the dining packages. Overall I enjoyed myself...after all I was on vacation. I may consider sailing with MSC again, however would not be my first, second or third choice.
October 2019 - 4 Night Bahamas & Great Stirrup Cay (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Norwegian Sky
Short and Sweet
My husband and I had a great time. Perfect for a quick getaway.
May 2019 - 4 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Sensation
Enjoyable 4 days.
Great cruise for a quick getaway. We were a group of 10, and 5 of them were first time cruisers. Everyone had a wonderful time. The ship is old but well maintained. The food overall was good.
November 2018 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Norwegian Bliss
Blissful Thanksgiving
Fun time with family. This is our annual Thanksgiving cruise with family and close friends. There were 27 of us ranging in age from 12 - 92. My immediate family (husband & daughter) loved our week on the Bliss. The ship is beautiful. The Observation Lounge is a must visit. And yes, like other reviewers there are people who are sleeping on the chairs. However, it is quite easy to do as you relax on the chaise lounges and view the ocean. Never had a bad meal. We tried a few of the specialty restaurants (Le Bistro, Q, Food Republic) and they were all excellent. Others in our family tried Los Lobos and Ocean Blue and raved the food. I wanted to try Cagney's and Teppanyaki but couldn't get a reservation all week. The Cruise Director was very entertaining/funny. He did a wonderful job hosting the "game shows" held in the Atrium which did get congested. Area is not the best for holding the shows. I would recommend sailing on the Bliss.
November 2017 - 4 Night Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Norwegian Sky
Four Days on the Sky
Did a short cruise 4 day Thanksgiving cruise on the Sky. The ship is older but still had a great feel to it. The open bar is a definite plus and the drinks were not watered down. The key is to order drinks that all not pre-mixed. The ports were okay. The activities at night were entertaining. My philosophy is "any day cruising is a great day."
June 2017 - 7 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan Roundtrip) Cruise on Adventure of the Seas
Fantastic Adventure
My family sailed on AOS June 24 - July 1, 2017. We had an AMAZING time. I was somewhat concerned prior to sailing based on some of the reviews but we had a great experience. The cabins were not as outdated as I was expecting, but the beds are a little uncomfortable. The service by the crew was outstanding. Everyone we encountered was friendly and professional. I loved the size of the AOS...Not too big and easy to get around. The food is main dining room was great, all the meals we had were delicious and the deserts were amazing. Our waiter (Florentina) and assistant waiter (Made) were the best. We had 3 cabins and Susanna, the cabin steward did a wonderful job keeping the room clean. Loved the shows and performances especially the Ice Skating performance.
My only disappointment was the itinerary change from St. Lucia to Martinique. Didn't really like Martinique, would have preferred if it were a sea day. Otherwise the other ports were terrific, had a wonderful time on each. My son (17) felt that they needed more activities for his age group.
Overall, we had a fantastic time and would definitely recommend this cruise.
November 2016 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Glory
Thanksgiving Glory
My family and I did our annual Thanksgiving cruise on the Glory. Overall had a good time. The Glory is an older ship and is in need of some updating. The service was very good with the exception Guest Services on the last day of the cruise. Understaffed and waited in line for 50 minutes. I must comment that the cruise director (Saffie) was wonderful. She had a lot of energy and really kept the activities upbeat and fun.
The food was fine, not excellent but not bad. I did eat in the specialty steakhouse and that was excellent. The productions shows were just okay, however the live bands were very good.
Enjoyed the cruise ports. In Cayman did the Turtle Farm. Roatan, Honduras we zip lined. Belize, it was rainy and so my daughter and I stayed within the local port area. We tried local food and it was delicious. Some of my family members did a city tour and said it was good. Cozumel, been there many times but I still get off and venture downtown.
Although we had a good time, I definitely prefer the bigger and newer ships.
July 2016 - 3 Night Bahamas & Florida (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on MSC Divina
Great Value
I sailed on the Divina on the 3 night Bahamas cruise for 4th of July and had a good time. My family and I enjoyed ourselves and really had no major complaints. The ship is beautiful and kept very clean. I was disappointed in some of the crew/staff interactions. They are not nearly as friendly as the crew on other ships I've sailed (Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCL). Not many smiling faces, they appeared "aloof". Bar service was slow at times. I loved that at night they had live music playing in all the lounges. The disco was also great, the DJ kept the dance floor full. The food in the buffet was better than I expected. My only complaint regarding the buffet was that the tables weren't cleared timely. Dinner in the MDR was good. The portions were small but that was fine with me. Didn't leave the dining room overly stuffed. The desserts were delicious.
The photo area needs to be upgraded to the portfolio system used on other cruise lines as this would eliminate the frustrating task of looking for your pictures. The casino area is smaller than expected for a large ship. They're were also no Craps tables.
This was only a 3 night cruise but would be willing to try it for a 7 night sailing.
November 2015 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Norwegian Getaway
November 2014 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise on Oasis of the Seas
July 2014 - 5 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Victory
March 2014 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Liberty
November 2013 - 8 Night Southern Caribbean (Miami roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Breeze
November 2012 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami roundtrip) Cruise on Norwegian Epic
July 2010 - 3 Night Bahamas (Miami roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Imagination
June 2009 - 3 Night Bahamas (Miami roundtrip) Cruise on Norwegian Sky
November 2008 - 8 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Freedom
January 2003 - 3 Night Bahamas (Miami roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Fascination
MSC Seaside
Sail date: November 23, 2019
MSC Seaside is a beautiful ship with wonderful theater shows. It does have a different "vibe" from Royal Caribbean, NCL and Carnival. I am used to having a variety of daytime activities and at least one pool area with music/entertainment. This was not the case on the Seaside. The ship does have a lot of outdoor areas which is a plus. Food in the buffet was basically the same each day but did taste good. The main dining room is fine but service was very rushed. The servers appeared inpatient. Did not try the specialty restaurants because they were so pricey compared to the other cruise lines I've sailed. I usually will dine in 1-2 of the specialty restaurants. They were constantly trying to sell the dining packages. Overall I enjoyed myself...after all I was on vacation. I may consider sailing with MSC again, however would not be my first, second or third choice.
Harmony of the Seas
Sail date: November 20, 2022
Had a great time with family and friends. This was our back to Thanksgiving cruise since Covid. We have traditionally cruised at Thanksgiving the prior 12 years and it was great to start again. Hopefully this will be the re-start of our tradition.
Carnival Sunrise
Sail date: July 11, 2022
Had a wonderful time. First time cruising since 2019 so it was great to get back. Ship was clean and staff really worked hard to provide great service. Entertainment was wonderful especially the band in the Red Pub. Everday was a good day. Relaxed and soaked up the sun. Didn't realize how much I missed cruising. Would recommend Sunrise.
MSC Divina
Sail date: July 02, 2016
I sailed on the Divina on the 3 night Bahamas cruise for 4th of July and had a good time. My family and I enjoyed ourselves and really had no major complaints. The ship is beautiful and kept very clean. I was disappointed in some of the crew/staff interactions. They are not nearly as friendly as the crew on other ships I've sailed (Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCL). Not many smiling faces, they appeared "aloof". Bar service was slow at times. I loved that at night they had live music playing in all the lounges. The disco was also great, the DJ kept the dance floor full. The food in the buffet was better than I expected. My only complaint regarding the buffet was that the tables weren't cleared timely. Dinner in the MDR was good. The portions were small but that was fine with me. Didn't leave the dining room overly stuffed. The desserts were delicious.
The photo area needs to be upgraded to the portfolio system used on other cruise lines as this would eliminate the frustrating task of looking for your pictures. The casino area is smaller than expected for a large ship. They're were also no Craps tables.
This was only a 3 night cruise but would be willing to try it for a 7 night sailing.
Norwegian Joy
Sail date: March 18, 2023
We had a great time. No complaints. It's vacation so we enjoyed ourselves. Don't sweat the small stuff.
Norwegian Sky
Sail date: October 15, 2019
Carnival Sensation
Sail date: May 16, 2019
Great cruise for a quick getaway. We were a group of 10, and 5 of them were first time cruisers. Everyone had a wonderful time. The ship is old but well maintained. The food overall was good.
Norwegian Bliss
Sail date: November 17, 2018
Fun time with family. This is our annual Thanksgiving cruise with family and close friends. There were 27 of us ranging in age from 12 - 92. My immediate family (husband & daughter) loved our week on the Bliss. The ship is beautiful. The Observation Lounge is a must visit. And yes, like other reviewers there are people who are sleeping on the chairs. However, it is quite easy to do as you relax on the chaise lounges and view the ocean. Never had a bad meal. We tried a few of the specialty restaurants (Le Bistro, Q, Food Republic) and they were all excellent. Others in our family tried Los Lobos and Ocean Blue and raved the food. I wanted to try Cagney's and Teppanyaki but couldn't get a reservation all week. The Cruise Director was very entertaining/funny. He did a wonderful job hosting the "game shows" held in the Atrium which did get congested. Area is not the best for holding the shows. I would recommend sailing on the Bliss.
Adventure of the Seas
Sail date: June 24, 2017
My family sailed on AOS June 24 - July 1, 2017. We had an AMAZING time. I was somewhat concerned prior to sailing based on some of the reviews but we had a great experience. The cabins were not as outdated as I was expecting, but the beds are a little uncomfortable. The service by the crew was outstanding. Everyone we encountered was friendly and professional. I loved the size of the AOS...Not too big and easy to get around. The food is main dining room was great, all the meals we had were delicious and the deserts were amazing. Our waiter (Florentina) and assistant waiter (Made) were the best. We had 3 cabins and Susanna, the cabin steward did a wonderful job keeping the room clean. Loved the shows and performances especially the Ice Skating performance.
My only disappointment was the itinerary change from St. Lucia to Martinique. Didn't really like Martinique, would have preferred if it were a sea day. Otherwise the other ports were terrific, had a wonderful time on each. My son (17) felt that they needed more activities for his age group.
Overall, we had a fantastic time and would definitely recommend this cruise.
Carnival Glory
Sail date: November 19, 2016
My family and I did our annual Thanksgiving cruise on the Glory. Overall had a good time. The Glory is an older ship and is in need of some updating. The service was very good with the exception Guest Services on the last day of the cruise. Understaffed and waited in line for 50 minutes. I must comment that the cruise director (Saffie) was wonderful. She had a lot of energy and really kept the activities upbeat and fun.
The food was fine, not excellent but not bad. I did eat in the specialty steakhouse and that was excellent. The productions shows were just okay, however the live bands were very good.
Enjoyed the cruise ports. In Cayman did the Turtle Farm. Roatan, Honduras we zip lined. Belize, it was rainy and so my daughter and I stayed within the local port area. We tried local food and it was delicious. Some of my family members did a city tour and said it was good. Cozumel, been there many times but I still get off and venture downtown.
Although we had a good time, I definitely prefer the bigger and newer ships.
Norwegian Sky
Sail date: November 20, 2017
Did a short cruise 4 day Thanksgiving cruise on the Sky. The ship is older but still had a great feel to it. The open bar is a definite plus and the drinks were not watered down. The key is to order drinks that all not pre-mixed. The ports were okay. The activities at night were entertaining. My philosophy is "any day cruising is a great day."
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Not much around the general port area itself. However, we did do the Blue Hole and Lazy River tubing which was amazing. So much fun.
I've been to this port so many times. They are doing a lot of construction around the port so will be interested to see what it looks like once completed.
Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)
Good beach day,
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