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Fresh off the Venezia: The Good, The Bad, The NYC
Crusin Karen replied to matymil's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Don’t forget funfetti cheesecake is on the buffet on embarkation day ONLY! 😁 -
Odyssey of the Seas vs CCL!?
Crusin Karen replied to Crusin Karen's topic in Royal Caribbean International
^^^thank you! 👍 -
Fresh off the Venezia: The Good, The Bad, The NYC
Crusin Karen replied to matymil's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
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Fresh off the Venezia: The Good, The Bad, The NYC
Crusin Karen replied to matymil's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
I bring a ziplock bag and fill with cup at ice machines and keep in fridge. -
Fresh off the Venezia: The Good, The Bad, The NYC
Crusin Karen replied to matymil's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Have cruised with a TON of family and friends over the years. Some days enjoyable, some days “why did I ask them to join us?!? Never again” lol. But I miss my Jim. My first solo cruise was right after he passed. His sister was coming with me. 2 days before the cruise she got sick and couldn’t come. So I was “FORCED” to cruise alone. Ended up being a God send because I doubt I could/would have booked a cruise alone and I realized it’s never going to be perfect again without my Jim, but it’s still a cruise which I love so much. So gave me the “courage” to book another and another lol! Sometimes I’m very sad, but mostly grateful and thankful! Sorry for the long story! Happy cruising! 👍👏 -
Odyssey of the Seas vs CCL!?
Crusin Karen replied to Crusin Karen's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Thx but I’ve been cruising past 2 years solo since my husband passed. I’d get lost in a suite! -
Check out Mitsugirly Panorama review going on now. She has description of arch and a whale excursion in Cabo AND videos!
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I’ll be on Venezia for 3rd time on Monday and yea, it’s kind of 🫣🤔😣 not seeing that whale tail in the distance as you’re driving to port.
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What’s the walk to the Hilltop Bar like? And does it offer nice views? TIA
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Fresh off the Venezia: The Good, The Bad, The NYC
Crusin Karen replied to matymil's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Lol yes I like the ship but I DO have an ulterior motive. I live about 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic lol from port of Manhattan. I’m right over the GW Bridge in NE NJ. I have been cruising solo since my husband passed and it’s just much easier as well as much cheaper to cruise from here. You will enjoy the Venezia. It’s a very pretty ship and unlike some CCL ships it’s a bit more “refined/elegant.” Wonderful crew too! Enjoy your research! -
Odyssey of the Seas vs CCL!?
Crusin Karen replied to Crusin Karen's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Thank you! I am actually 4th generation Ridgewood on both sides of my family. My kids are 5th! Dh’es family moved here when he was in 10th grade. My DH was a Ridgewood Policeman and both sons are now too so we have a long history with the Village. And my birthday is April 25th so we will both be celebrating that day! 👏 -
Fresh off the Venezia: The Good, The Bad, The NYC
Crusin Karen replied to matymil's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
What KaiBlue said! I’ll be going on Venezia for 3rd time on 5/6. 4th booked for May, 2025 so I have no desire to shop lol. They do have the Groove for St. Jude new blue t shirts usually first sea day going home. $12 for a very good cause! I had YTD in Gondola restaurant. Galley is in mid of ship. My advice-go all the way to aft elevators then up or down to the MDR. Chocolate extravaganza last sea day-get there early or plan to stand on a long line! (I don’t lol) -
Yes that’s what I got. It looked like another Fanny pack in the package. The one I love looks kind of like an old time bus drivers lunch box.
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You’re right!!!! I haven’t fully unpacked yet becsuse I’m going again 5/6!👏 I just checked! 🤪there was another kind of bag a few years ago, it was double that size and had a handle and like a hook on it. That’s what I thought you were talking about. Loved those bags.
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Venezia 6/19/23, 1/6-1/14 and 3/25-4/5 Fanny packs 😵💫 going again 5/6 hoping for ANYTHING else! 🤞
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Thanks to both of you. I LOVE to dress up. I’m always wearing something sparkly at dinner lol. It’s actually the menu for the elegant nights that I wouldn’t want to miss. IDK about Princess but CCL always had lobster tail, prime rib, filet etc on elegant nights.
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I’ll be sailing on Enchanted 9/14. Having not been on Princess in 17 years I have 100 questions. I’m doing my best to keep “search” and google busy! I have “plus” so 2 casual meals. From what I’ve read on forums reservations can’t be made until after 6/17-correct? It’s a 7 day cruise-are there elegant nights and what days? TIA!
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I havent been on Princess in 17 years and obviously everything is different. I'm cruising 9/14-9/21 on Enchanted. I don't have app yet, and don't plan to book specialty restaurants, but can I request anytime dining on the website now? TIA
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Live from the 4/20/24 Enchanted Princess sailing
Crusin Karen replied to Host CJSKIDS's topic in Princess Cruises
I'm along for the ride! I cruise exclusively with CCL now. Have not been on Princess since Oct., 2007! Aquaintences went on Enchanted and raved....and I discovered she'll be in my homeport area so I booked her 9/14-9/21/24. Very excited but also a bit nervous as I'm a solo cruiser and know nothing about anything about Princess! -
Mitsugirly's PANORAMA detailed review and pictorial
Crusin Karen replied to mitsugirly's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Happy and excited to have you back! There was a girl on my recent Venezia cruise who was wearing a mermaid tail in the pool and I thought of Sakari! (biting my nails about Kendra!) -
Odyssey of the Seas vs CCL!?
Crusin Karen replied to Crusin Karen's topic in Royal Caribbean International
DS and DDIL loved the ship! You’ll have a great time! Well I took the plunge and booked 3/23-3/30/25. There were only a handful of balconies left. I am OCD about numbers so I booked 8512. 8 is my favorite/lucky # and our anniversary is 5/12 so I couldn’t NOT book it. It’s the first balcony forward. I’ve never had a forward cabin but I have cruised many times thru very bad weather and don’t have a problem knock wood! I’m sure in the next 11 months I’ll have a ton of questions so beware! If anyone plans to cruise on CCL Venezia, I’m an expert! Thank you all for your advice and information. Happy cruising! 👏 -
Odyssey of the Seas vs CCL!?
Crusin Karen replied to Crusin Karen's topic in Royal Caribbean International
DS and DDIL cruised her and loved that ship. I also have NCL right here in Manhattan. For some reason I’m just drawn to RCL. We cruised on Voyager, Empress and Explorer years ago and I loved the ships. MSC for winter 2026 maybe! 😎