October 2017 - 14 Night Western Europe Transatlantic (Rome To Ft. Lauderdale ) Cruise on Celebrity Reflection
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July 2016 - 7 Night Alaska Tracy Arm Fjord (Seattle Roundtrip) Cruise on Celebrity Solstice
Great cruise to Alaska!
November 2015 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Houston Roundtrip) Cruise on Norwegian Jade
Worst Cruise Ever!
Never again will I sail with Norwegian. This was easily the worst cruise of the 15+ cruises I have taken. Here are the specifics:
* Balcony room extreamly small. Had to sit on the commode with my legs outside the door to accommodate.
* Breakfast room service did not include any fresh fruit, yogurt, bagels, eggs. Only coffee and a few pastries offered.
* Cruise was totally understaffed. Waited 20 minutes at bar for a drink. Saw bartenders arguing with each other.
* Overall staff rude and not friendly.
* Food in main dining room marginal at best.
* At the "Martini Bar" they had few martini glasses. Served Martini's in water glasses. After dinner drinks such as Gran Marnier also served in water glasses.
* Was not given final bill at the end of the cruise. Had to specifically ask for it after cruise.
* Dirty pool towels removed by cabin staff and not replaced. Towel service by pool would not provide additional towels.
* Departure unorganized with passengers arguing with staff.
In speaking with other passengers, we found out we were not alone with our dissatisfaction. Long time Norwegian passengers said it was the worst cruise they had ever been on with Norwegian.
September 2015 - 5 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Triumph
Average trip
Triumph is an old ship. Needs updating or to be put out of service. Room stewards came to room to clean when we were on balcony having coffee...never announced themselves. Casino service getting a drink while playing table very hard to get even after repeated requests.
Celebrity Solstice
Sail date: July 29, 2016
We have cruised many times including transatlantic as well as Caribbean. This cruise will go down as one of our most memorable.
First time on Celebrity and loved it. Our balcony room was spacious and the ship was beautiful. Itinery and shore excursions were all first rate. We liked Celebrity so much we booked a cruise for next year while on board. Food was excellent in the general dining room so we never went to a specialty restaurant.
Alaska is a destination we had on our bucket list and is a cruise every cruiser should do at least once. It is very different and very memorable.
Coral Princess
Sail date: November 02, 2019
Ocean to Ocean through the Canal!
Overall loved the cruise and stop in SF. Will go back again to do things we missed. Loved city but don't know how anyone can afford to live there.
Carnival Triumph
Sail date: September 07, 2015
Triumph is an old ship. Needs updating or to be put out of service. Room stewards came to room to clean when we were on balcony having coffee...never announced themselves. Casino service getting a drink while playing table very hard to get even after repeated requests.
Norwegian Jade
Sail date: November 28, 2015
Never again will I sail with Norwegian. This was easily the worst cruise of the 15+ cruises I have taken. Here are the specifics:
* Balcony room extreamly small. Had to sit on the commode with my legs outside the door to accommodate.
* Breakfast room service did not include any fresh fruit, yogurt, bagels, eggs. Only coffee and a few pastries offered.
* Cruise was totally understaffed. Waited 20 minutes at bar for a drink. Saw bartenders arguing with each other.
* Overall staff rude and not friendly.
* Food in main dining room marginal at best.
* At the "Martini Bar" they had few martini glasses. Served Martini's in water glasses. After dinner drinks such as Gran Marnier also served in water glasses.
* Was not given final bill at the end of the cruise. Had to specifically ask for it after cruise.
* Dirty pool towels removed by cabin staff and not replaced. Towel service by pool would not provide additional towels.
* Departure unorganized with passengers arguing with staff.
In speaking with other passengers, we found out we were not alone with our dissatisfaction. Long time Norwegian passengers said it was the worst cruise they had ever been on with Norwegian.
Cruise tips
Excursion included glass blowing, city tour and shopping. Had lunch on pier after the excursion. Lots of food options. Try Captain Tony's in the marina. Marina was spectacular.
Our excursion was listed as "Easy". Having some mobility issues this was not the case. Lots of walking on uneven pavement.
Excellent. Did nature tour in a small boat in the canal. Got up close and personal with big container ships. Saw lots of monkeys, crocs and other wildlife. Great experience.
Got off the ship and stayed in port having luch and drinks on the dock. Still a good day.
Excellent. Basic reason for choosing this cruise.
Stayed 3 days in SF. Did Hop on/off bus, wine tasting tours, rode cable cars, had Irish coffee at the famous Buena Vista on the wharf, bought chocolate at Ghirardelli square and had 2 excellent dinners with friends. Just be aware that SF is pricey and there was a major convention in town when we were there which made it worst. Used Uber exclusively.
Excellent. Saw much of Costa Rica and danced with local school children.
Norwegian Jade
Never ever sail the Jade.
Carnival Triumph
Guys burgers great.
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We have cruised many times including transatlantic as well as Caribbean. This cruise will go down as one of our most memorable.
First time on Celebrity and loved it. Our balcony room was spacious and the ship was beautiful. Itinery and shore excursions were all first rate. We liked Celebrity so much we booked a cruise for next year while on board. Food was excellent in the general dining room so we never went to a specialty restaurant.
Alaska is a destination we had on our bucket list and is a cruise every cruiser should do at least once. It is very different and very memorable.