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Many good points posted here. I believe I mentioned we just got off the Princess Regal in February, and did purchase the Premier package. My son said, "Just as well purchase this package, instead of being nickel-ed and dime every time you turn around," which in the long run, I realize was true.

Wardwhitty, thank you for your input on my question.

Jamman54, thank you for suggesting that I check out you and Patti's review of the Venezia. It is a LONG one, but very enjoyable reading, as well as the many pictures. I will say I am pretty SOLD on doing the Venezia, NOT for as long a trip as you two, but 7 days, for the other 6 or 7 of us. I was so pleased to see/read about the lighthouse as well, as I love them, and in February, I was able to climb my "3" one in my life. I believe you mentioned you were not to happy with your last room steward, and we just got off the Princess Regal, which was very nice too, and our room steward Philip took very good care of all of us. Once again, thank you.

I'm starting to follow along on your Symphony of the Seas, as I am in the "thinking" mode of doing this ship, and I do appreciate your feed back and the pictures too.

I don't know if I will get any feed back here, but I thought I would ask, since it is in regard to Celebrity and Princess. Actually we just got off the Regal Princess in February, and for the most part, very enjoyable. I really didn't think I would like the medallion (I'm an OLD lady), but my family showed me how to use it, and twice it came in handy very unexpectedly. We did pay for the Premier package which is $80 I believe. My problem was I did NOT use it to my full advantage, but that was MY fault. I don't know if any of you who have been on Celebrity has done the Ascent ship, but if you did, I would like some feed back on this ship, as we have thought about doing this ship.

I don't know if I will get any feedback here, but I thought I would ask. I'm sorry to read some of the issues the poster went through, but since I am from the mid west, I know we would not be cruising out of NYC. My main question is to those that DID cruise the Carnival Venezia over the past year, would you mind giving me your feedback on this ship, as we are thinking of doing it.

Lachelli, I just seen your posting, and I have no clue when you were to cruise on the Carnival Venezia, but it caught my attention. If you did this within the past year, would you mind giving me your feedback on this ship, as I'm thinking we might do this ship next year.

Wardwhitty, I just noticed the Venezia mention, and am thinking of doing this Carnival ship. Would you mind giving me a little feedback of your thinking, as I have done other Carnival ships, but this one looks like it would be a good one to check out too.

This is interesting to know about NO tablecloths anymore,but no biggie. For those of you who have cruised on the Venezia within the last year, would you mind giving me the pros/cons of YOUR opinion of this ship? I have done several Carnival ships, and this one looks pretty good too, but would like to read more feedback on this ship.

Bemidji Ty, as for myself, as long as it is "self serve", I always carry a wet wipe, so I can wipe my hands down good, after touching the utensils that others have touched as well.

For those that have been posting and trying to help, it was appreciated. My son and I have discussed this further, and we plan to go another direction. Once again, thank you to those that tried to help.

My son and I have discussed this, and with ALL the feedback I have received, we plan to go another direction. For those that wanted to help, I appreciated it.

I appreciate the postings here, but we WANT to do a cruise, and we may NOT be going to see a plantation after all. It was just my thinking from years ago. 😞

Thank you ALL for your comments here.

Cr8tiv1, yes you may be right. There may not be any plantations to visit like I did 22 years ago. I'm sure we could go to Hawaii, but we were just thinking of Jamaica at this time, and there may not be any.