mibar6

mibar6

Third Mate
Joined 03/2016

14

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3

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Past cruises

MSC Divina

January 2019 - 10 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on MSC Divina

International crew and guests for Caribbean Cruise

Not being sure if it is something for this area or time of year or just happened. The clouds were low and on every island clouds touched the mountain tops, it looked very interesting and nice. The most international passengers of any cruise we have taken that departs and returns to the same port. At our dinner table we sat with a Hungarian couple who speaks very little English and we do not speak any Hungarian. They were very nice but we had a hard time communicating. As usual the crew was international and the crew that deals with passengers spoke English but some were hard to understand, especially the captain with his announcements. The speaker in our cabin and others that we talked with did not work.

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Carnival Dream

September 2018 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Dream

Carnival Dream

October 2017 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Dream

Extra sea days

7 days turned into 8 due to hurricane which caused only 2 ports (other than New Orleans) with a total of 8 days. The sea days got old but the captain kept us at a safe distance at all times which is the most important thing. Captain Bovo has a heavy accent and seems to talk way too close to the microphone making it extremely hard to understand what he says over the intercoms.

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Norwegian Jewel

January 2017 - 16 Night Panama Canal Westbound (Miami To Los Angeles) Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

Norwegian Dawn

February 2016 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip) Cruise on Norwegian Dawn

Least enjoyable cruise so far, but they are all good

Most of the staff were very friendly.  However, a lot of the males (especially in the dining room) seemed cold.  The last night we felt that we were bothering the waiter just ordering and that night we did not get or drinks re-filled.  Food not bad but not as good as previous cruises.  This was the first cruise of 11 that we have taken that did not have a stand up comedian, we missed that a lot.  There was an improv group that was on the main stage that did limited skits in the smaller back room.  Did not have beach towels or floor mats until mentioning then did not get beach towels after mentioning to the customer service at least twice.  Then found our separate room with a separate steward was receiving them even though I stated the room that was missing them each time.   No big deal but mints and towel animals were in the room 2-3 times out of 7 nights.  Cruise Director Richard M. always had a joke or two after any event, that was nice.  NCL having welcome back tents on ports is nice.

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Carnival Dream

March 2015 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Dream

Norwegian Sun

October 2013 - 11 Night Southern Caribbean (Miami roundtrip) Cruise on Norwegian Sun

Carnival Conquest

January 2013 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Conquest

Carnival Conquest

December 2011 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Conquest

Carnival Valor

November 2010 - 7 Night Exotic Western Caribbean (Miami roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Valor

Carnival Liberty

May 2010 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Liberty

Carnival Glory

November 2009 - 7 Night Exotic Western Caribbean (Miami roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Glory

Carnival Valor

June 2009 - 7 Night Exotic Western Caribbean (Miami roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Valor

MSC Divina

MSC Divina

Sail date: January 10, 2019

International crew and guests for Caribbean Cruise

Not being sure if it is something for this area or time of year or just happened. The clouds were low and on every island clouds touched the mountain tops, it looked very interesting and nice. The most international passengers of any cruise we have taken that departs and returns to the same port. At our dinner table we sat with a Hungarian couple who speaks very little English and we do not speak any Hungarian. They were very nice but we had a hard time communicating. As usual the crew was international and the crew that deals with passengers spoke English but some were hard to understand, especially the captain with his announcements. The speaker in our cabin and others that we talked with did not work.

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Carnival Dream

Carnival Dream

Sail date: October 01, 2017

Extra sea days

7 days turned into 8 due to hurricane which caused only 2 ports (other than New Orleans) with a total of 8 days. The sea days got old but the captain kept us at a safe distance at all times which is the most important thing. Captain Bovo has a heavy accent and seems to talk way too close to the microphone making it extremely hard to understand what he says over the intercoms.

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Norwegian Dawn

Norwegian Dawn

Sail date: February 28, 2016

Least enjoyable cruise so far, but they are all good

Most of the staff were very friendly.  However, a lot of the males (especially in the dining room) seemed cold.  The last night we felt that we were bothering the waiter just ordering and that night we did not get or drinks re-filled.  Food not bad but not as good as previous cruises.  This was the first cruise of 11 that we have taken that did not have a stand up comedian, we missed that a lot.  There was an improv group that was on the main stage that did limited skits in the smaller back room.  Did not have beach towels or floor mats until mentioning then did not get beach towels after mentioning to the customer service at least twice.  Then found our separate room with a separate steward was receiving them even though I stated the room that was missing them each time.   No big deal but mints and towel animals were in the room 2-3 times out of 7 nights.  Cruise Director Richard M. always had a joke or two after any event, that was nice.  NCL having welcome back tents on ports is nice.

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Cruise tips

Miami, Florida

No excursion, just the port to depart and return. Used off site parking for the first time. Getting there was fine but it took over 2 hours for the shuttle to pick us up to get back to the garage.

MSC Divina

MSC Divina

If you can find an option for any time dining (or whatever MSC calls it), take it.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Toured the French Quarters the day before the cruise. Not really or style but a LOT of other people like it.

Cozumel, Mexico

If you have ever done a Western Caribbean cruise you almost certainly stopped here. Lots to do but is pricey for what you get. We have been here so much that it is old news.

Carnival Dream

Carnival Dream

Try Guy's burgers, by the main pool.

Norwegian Dawn

Norwegian Dawn

The Dawn is showing wear but is going in for refurbishing this year.

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