BalzacBill

We are cruising after a week's holidays in L.A.. If we were to do laundry as soon as we go onto the ship, how busy would it be? Would like to get it out of the way if possible before everyone is on board.

Thank you to those that provided helpful information.

I am familiar with the aft wrap balconies on the Carnival Spirit class ships (my favorite), and wonder what other ships on other cruise line have aft wrap balconies as well. I saw a couple that were full blown owners style suites (too rich for me), but looking for options in the future. Too lazy to look at every ship's deck plans.

Thanks,

Outstanding review. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Looking forward to the same cruise in September.

Thank you for the great review. We take the Miracle to PV & Cabo in September, can't wait.

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On the Freedom 2 years ago we had 2 loungers, 2 chairs, and a small table.

Cruise with the Property Brothers on the Carnival Ecstasy from Nov 16-20, 2015.

http://blogs.canoe.com/travel/vacation-time/sail-away-with-the-property-brothers-on-the-ultimate-design-cruise/

Found this on a Google search.

We have 7347 booked for our September Mexican Riviera cruise. Had a similar room on the Spirit a few years ago, love the balcony.

Thank you for the review and pictures. We take the Miracle out of Long Beach in September.

A question: in most of the on board pictures you took there weren't many people. Was the ship full, or did you take pictures in the off hours? It seemed like you almost had the ship to yourself.

Splurge

-Aft wrap balcony - a must have

-FTTF

-Steakhouse at least once

Scrimp

- Drinks, bring our own wine, water & pop

- Excursions- We like to wander, not go with the group

-On board shopping- always wait for the last night sales

Just looking at the pre-cruise alcohol menu, they no longer offer Baileys Irish Cream as an option. We always have nightcaps on ice with Baileys! Who can I contact to see if it will be available again?

Just have a new found friend buy the liquor and put it in your room after they pick it up.:rolleyes:

We had an aft balcony on the upper deck of the Freedom (6483). Loved the view and the space. Minor vibrations from the thrusters, no noticeable ship movement. The only down side we had was it got very hot without a breeze. We put a portable thermometer on a deck chair, it measured 120 degrees in the direct sunlight.

This September we are doing a week prior in LA. Disneyland, etc., then a night on the Queen Mary before we depart from Long Beach. Fly straight home to Canada on our return.

I just signed onto my acount for the Freedom departing May 12 from Ft. Lauderdale. Can't find any reference to the FTTF option. Where do you purchase this, or should I call?