CruiseNovice44

Either/or...they are TOTALLY different! The MED is a big excursion place...unless you live there. The Canal is a "pass-thru" sort of thing. Both are worth seeing...but they are TOTALLY different!

 

Which appeals to you?

My husband is leaning towards Panama Canal at the moment, because he's fascinated with the history in that region and the engineering of the canal, but we both want to make it to the Mediterranean at some point too. It's a hard choice!

Think about a trans-Atlantic repositioning after spending several days in Italy. There are many options from late September to early November. You would have several days to really see, say, Rome or Venice -perhaps both, then several stops in the Mediterranean before crossing to home. Fares per day are generally lower on T/A's.

Thanks! I hadn't even thought about looking into a transatlantic cruise!

Thanks for the advice!

Thanks! Which cruiseline(s) did you use?

December 2016 - Carnival Magic - Western Caribbean

July 2016 - Carnival Sunshine - Exotic Eastern Caribbean

April 2016 - Carnival Pride - Bahamas

July 2015 - Carnival Pride - Eastern Caribbean (Wedding Cruise)

April 2014 - Caribbean Princess - Western Caribbean

My husband and I want to plan a big "before any little ones" cruise for 2017. We're undecided as to whether to do the Panama Canal or head to the Mediterranean. We know we'll eventually do both, but which do you think should be a priority? I'd love to hear anyone who has done both (or either). Thanks!

December 2016 - Carnival Magic - Western Caribbean

July 2016 - Carnival Sunshine - Exotic Eastern Caribbean

April 2016 - Carnival Pride - Bahamas

July 2015 - Carnival Pride - Eastern Caribbean (Wedding Cruise)

April 2014 - Caribbean Princess - Western Caribbean

Thanks so much! And congrats! Your wedding looked gorgeous :)

Where did you get the custom map made? It's awesome!

I'm getting married on the Carnival Pride on 7/5, and would love to get one made to hang up in our house!