zgoofy1
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Wheeling,IL
Joined 02/2014
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Past cruises
April 2024 - 22 Night Solar Eclipse & Circle Hawaii (San Diego To Vancouver) Cruise on Koningsdam
January 2024 - 14 Night Antarctica (Buenos Aires Roundtrip) Cruise on Celebrity Eclipse
November 2023 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean With St. Thomas (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise on Caribbean Princess
July 2023 - 7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip) Cruise on Navigator of the Seas
March 2023 - 7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip) Cruise on Celebrity Solstice
December 2022 - 10 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Celebrity Silhouette
March 2022 - 10 Night Baja Peninsula & Sea Of Cortez (Los Angeles Roundtrip) Cruise on Grand Princess
Delightful Baja
Grand Princess is currently on a Hawaiian cruise. After her return she goes into dry dock.
February 2022 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Glory
same old same old for Carnival
headliners were virtually non existent. A group of five singers did a medley of rock n roll hits.
The rest were comics/jugglers. Don't they have a dedicated comedy club for comics? Didn't really see room steward until the end of the cruise. Had to call housekeeping for extra towels which he didn't always deliver. Only cleaned room in morning. Lido breakfast and lunch left much to be desired. Music venues at pool and lobby were ear drum busting loud. Had to yell drink order to bartender. Loud music is not better.
This cruise was incredibly inexpensive. Some friends told me about the rate. Wouldn't have sailed if it was the normal price. Guess it will be another 5 years before I choose Carnival.
December 2021 - 12 Night Southern Caribbean (Cape Liberty Roundtrip) Cruise on Anthem of the Seas
November 2019 - 10 Night Panama Canal Sunfarer (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise on Zuiderdam
March 2019 - 11 Night Ultimate Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise on Celebrity Reflection
March 2019 - 10 Night Mardi Gras & Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise on Celebrity Reflection
February 2018 - 14 Night Exotic Southern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Celebrity Eclipse
December 2017 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip) Cruise on Rotterdam
August 2017 - 14 Night Great Land Explorer (Seattle Roundtrip) Cruise on Amsterdam
March 2017 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip) Cruise on Rhapsody of the Seas
January 2017 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) Cruise on Liberty of the Seas
November 2016 - 7 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan Roundtrip) Cruise on Celebrity Summit
November 2016 - 7 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan Roundtrip) Cruise on Celebrity Summit
October 2016 - 7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Miracle
April 2016 - 5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Elation
January 2016 - 11 Night Southern Caribbean Carnival Journeys (New Orleans To San Juan) Cruise on Carnival Dream
October 2015 - 9 Night Canada & New England (Cape Liberty Roundtrip) Cruise on Liberty of the Seas
Fall color cruise
Had a great time on the October 8th sailing of Liberty of the Seas.
Boarding went by quickly. I think it took us 45-1 hour from entering the line to boarding the ship.
We saw most of the shows. Missing one of the comics as we went to bed early.
My wife loved the ice show so musch, she saw it twice. I sat in a second time to watch "Saturday Night Fever. Fantastic props!
Most nights we ate in the MDR. Although we had anytime dining, we had the same waiter (Mathias) for all but one of our dinners. Great service, thank you Mathias.
Not meant to be a complaint, but I am used to a more bland and unimaginative diet. However, the always offered entrees were to my liking.
One night we missed dinner completely as we lost track of time watching the shows.
For breakfast, we mostly ate in the Windjammer buffet.Once again, food was good with a wide variety of choices. Service was good/great, always someone there with an offer of coffee or juice.
At night I thought the busssing of tables was a little slow with spent dishes on many tables. Could this be the result of a personel cut or was I expecting a pristine setting every time I walked into the room?
Didn't really spend much time in the lounges listening to musice venues. I liked what I heard but I just am not a party animal anymore. Why didn't I go cruising when I was younger?
Our cabin,#6257 over looked the Promenade. Watched some of the parades from up there. Noise level as not a problem. Our steward, Diego (sp?) was attentive and always there to help.
Due to the time of year, the outside temperatures varied from cool to downright cold on deck. Usually when I cruise I have trouble finding unsaved deck chairs in the pool area. Not a problem on this cruise.
Hot tubs were warm enough to use during daytime. There are two tubs on the side of the ship in the Solarium which offered shelter from the wind and a great view of the ocean.
Except for the cool weather, the only miserable day in port was St. John, New Brunswick. Apparently those huge Bay of Fundy tides also bring along fog and rain with them. We did a city bus tour that day and wore sensible rain gear. All other days it warmed up enough for slacks and shirts, no jacket, before we returned to the ship.
Unfortunately, due to the dry hot summer, autumn has come late to New England. Only on the last day, in Halifax, did we see an aboundance of fall colors.
I would recommend this vacation to anyone, especially if they are seeking a break from tropical island hopping.
March 2015 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip) Cruise on Norwegian Dawn
January 2015 - 15 Night Hawaii (Los Angeles Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Miracle
December 2014 - 5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Fascination
August 2014 - 5 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Elation
March 2014 - 7 Night Mexican Riviera (San Diego Roundtrip) Cruise on Veendam
December 2013 - 9 Night Caribbean Adventure (New Orleans roundtrip) Cruise on Serenade of the Seas
Carnival Glory
Sail date: February 13, 2022
same old same old for Carnival
headliners were virtually non existent. A group of five singers did a medley of rock n roll hits.
The rest were comics/jugglers. Don't they have a dedicated comedy club for comics? Didn't really see room steward until the end of the cruise. Had to call housekeeping for extra towels which he didn't always deliver. Only cleaned room in morning. Lido breakfast and lunch left much to be desired. Music venues at pool and lobby were ear drum busting loud. Had to yell drink order to bartender. Loud music is not better.
This cruise was incredibly inexpensive. Some friends told me about the rate. Wouldn't have sailed if it was the normal price. Guess it will be another 5 years before I choose Carnival.
Grand Princess
Sail date: March 25, 2022
Grand Princess is currently on a Hawaiian cruise. After her return she goes into dry dock.
Liberty of the Seas
Sail date: October 08, 2015
Had a great time on the October 8th sailing of Liberty of the Seas.
Boarding went by quickly. I think it took us 45-1 hour from entering the line to boarding the ship.
We saw most of the shows. Missing one of the comics as we went to bed early.
My wife loved the ice show so musch, she saw it twice. I sat in a second time to watch "Saturday Night Fever. Fantastic props!
Most nights we ate in the MDR. Although we had anytime dining, we had the same waiter (Mathias) for all but one of our dinners. Great service, thank you Mathias.
Not meant to be a complaint, but I am used to a more bland and unimaginative diet. However, the always offered entrees were to my liking.
One night we missed dinner completely as we lost track of time watching the shows.
For breakfast, we mostly ate in the Windjammer buffet.Once again, food was good with a wide variety of choices. Service was good/great, always someone there with an offer of coffee or juice.
At night I thought the busssing of tables was a little slow with spent dishes on many tables. Could this be the result of a personel cut or was I expecting a pristine setting every time I walked into the room?
Didn't really spend much time in the lounges listening to musice venues. I liked what I heard but I just am not a party animal anymore. Why didn't I go cruising when I was younger?
Our cabin,#6257 over looked the Promenade. Watched some of the parades from up there. Noise level as not a problem. Our steward, Diego (sp?) was attentive and always there to help.
Due to the time of year, the outside temperatures varied from cool to downright cold on deck. Usually when I cruise I have trouble finding unsaved deck chairs in the pool area. Not a problem on this cruise.
Hot tubs were warm enough to use during daytime. There are two tubs on the side of the ship in the Solarium which offered shelter from the wind and a great view of the ocean.
Except for the cool weather, the only miserable day in port was St. John, New Brunswick. Apparently those huge Bay of Fundy tides also bring along fog and rain with them. We did a city bus tour that day and wore sensible rain gear. All other days it warmed up enough for slacks and shirts, no jacket, before we returned to the ship.
Unfortunately, due to the dry hot summer, autumn has come late to New England. Only on the last day, in Halifax, did we see an aboundance of fall colors.
I would recommend this vacation to anyone, especially if they are seeking a break from tropical island hopping.
Cruise tips
Did an afternoon Beach Getaway. Colder temps and high waves; did not go in ocean. Beach "resort" was very nice. loungers/umbrellas included. Infinity pool. Food ($) was good and very reasonably priced. By the time we got back it was time to return to ship.
Commercial area in port was the highlight. Spending opportunities for both food/drink and chachkeys. Another snorkel tour, sub par. Open skiff for about 45 minutes. Cloudy water off a beach, not many fish. Highlight was circling a light station filled with birds and sea lions. Spent about two hours on a deserted beach where we had lunch. Very relaxing.
First night went on a sunset sail. Saw whales when out there. Second day did a snorkel excursion. There were two different excursions. Company chose to combine them. My choice (near Sea Lion colony) was eliminated. none of us were happy about that. My boat almost left with two snorkelers still in the water. Post tour I walked to the beach. Big mistake! Long walk vs $5 water taxi. Can't believe how much skin those twenty something women expose! Sunburn cheeks? Glad I don't have girls.
Sort walk to the mercantile tourist shopping. Singers/dancers in plaza. Banos': tips for tp! Did not really stray from coast or shopping area.
Grand Princess
take the Medallion phone app with a grain of salt. It mostly worked but I had to delete the app and re-download it twice. Wifi connection worked well. Only had trouble uploading some videos to facebook.
excursion transit left from the ship
Carnival Glory
don't sailw ith Carnival if toy have sailed with Royal, Celebrity, or Princess
Make sure your life insurance is paid up, these drivers are insane!
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