sandi1967

We are booked on the southern one for next January. Can't wait. :)

COuld someone give me the approx prices of drinks at Margaritaville here? I know they are pricey.........but the beach and pool look amazing. :)

Thank you

Sandi

IS this something new that they assign you a check in time? We haven't been on a cruise in a few years so I am just wondering.

Thank you,

Sandi

we are doing the same cruise exactly 1 year from when you went. Looking forward to it. How was the lines to ride the skyride?

We will be on the cruise with you. Very excited. :)

Sandi

We are set to cruise on Carnival Vista next January with four ports and three sea days. We had talked about the getting the drink package too. But, I looked at the cost for eight days and it is $997 for two. So, I think for us it is not worth it since we will be off the boat quite a bit. What I am going to do is buy bar credits over the next year. If it were a three or four day cruise with only a couple ports then it may be worth it.

Sandi

Here in Queen Annes County our kids are out June 16th.......I believe most of the neighboring counties are the same. Please keep in mind that we did have a few days added to the end due to snow. So, if some famlies had booked this prior to the days added.....there may be a few more kids.

Take care,

Sandi

My hubby has found the channel that has all the shows we watched growing up. My favorite now is the Love Boat again. I remember watching this every Saturday night. Funny how small the boat is and there seems to only be five working people on the boat😉

Happy Friday everyone.

Sandi

Thank you to everyone who has replied:) As much as I love the idea of leaving from a port that is only about 45 minutes away............the idea of leaving from PR and visting all of those amazing islands is sooooo appealing!!

Sandi

Good morning,

We are currently booked on the GOS for next January 16 but serioulst comtemplating switching to AOS for the southern route as we have only been to one of the ports.

My question is about the beverage package and those who may have bought it on a port intensive cruise. We are trying to figure out if it is worth it? On other cruises we have been happy getting our drinks in port......

Trying justify the airfare to San Juan and figured if we did not do beverage package that that alone would be our airfare.

Thanks

Sandi

The port itself is not the best and I would not just walk around Belize city. That said we have been there twice on a cranival cruise. Our first was with our five kids ranging in age at the time 14 to 3. I researched everything. We finally settled on a swim with the Rays and an afternoon on caye caulker. It was so beautiful. The snorkeling was utterly amazing! The guides were amazing to our older three kids (14,12 and 10). The island was so simple and sweet. Water amazing!! Lunch was fantastic! Second time we went in 2011 for our oldest graduation cruise. This time we only had our three oldes (18,16 and 14). This his time we just wanted to get to caye caulker so we hired a water taxi before we left the states. Yes, walking to the side where the water taxis are May be a unsettling........just people asking to take you in tours. Our 16 year daughter was super hot walking there so we went and sat in the customs area. They were so kind and got her water. We again had a great day. Caye caulker is worth the visit!!

Book something through a tour company with good reviews or thru the ship😊

Take care

Sandu

I have only cruised on each of them once.....Vision of the Seas to Alaska in 2006 (our first cruise) and then NCL Gem in June 2013. We have also taken five carnival cruises and loved them too. They definatly did extras on the Gem....coming back in from port they had frozen wash cloths, frozen grapes.....just little things. I remember the food being quite good on VOS and very good on the Gem.

I also like Carnival, tho I know many do not. We are a family of 7 so it is for sure more affordable and they have always been lovely to our kids.

I don't think you could go wrong with either. I am always happy to get away and not have to do anything for a week!! Sometimes the food wasnt the best but I remind myself that they are feeding 2000 people:)

Take care,

Sandi

My DH and I have booked Jan 2016 on the Grandeur also. We have been on numerous cruises during Jan and Feb out of Baltimore and have never encountered snow on the ship.

Hi,

We will be on this cruise too:) We are excited to leave from a port that is only a quick drive away.

Take care,

Sandi

From what I have read not everyone has to purchase it.

Sandi

Thank you for the replies!!! We had a quick bout of snow on Tuesday in which our kids had a two hour early dismissal from school. I hate to complain when I know it is unusual for MD to get in the single digits for more then a day or so.

I will take the 60's in January.

Sandi

We cruised on Grandeur this past Thanksgiving. It was about 36 degrees when we sailed, and I think it started to get warmer by evening of

 

 

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Thank you! We all know how our winters can be way unpredictable.

I used to live in lovesttsville growing up...........Leesburg is such a pretty town.

Sandi

Hi all,

I tried to post this on the GOTS page but can't not figure out how to start a new thread. Apologies in advance.

We are booked January 2016 on the Granduer from Baltimore. We are very excited to cruise from Maryland. Also excited to cruise under the bay bridge..... We live about ten minutes east of the bridge.

I am curious are you in warmer'ish weather on day two? We have only ever cruised in the summer. But could not pass up a great price and no flight fares.

Thank you so much,

Sandi

Question about Melia beach....... Do you buy a pass for this resort? Was looking on the site but didn't see anything.

Thanks

Sandi

It would not be built in Baltimore........like someone said you have to go under the two bridges to leave the bay. Virginia Beach maybe??

We were there a 1 1/2 years ago and also got there early. My daughter was swimming with the dolphins so we made our way slowly there. Once done we were just going to take a taxi back to the ship. We happened upon this nice taxi driver who ended up taking us all the island for like two hours. I think we spend like $40 or $50........he was so nice and told us everything about this lovely island. We too went to the Rum place which is delish!!! He came in with us and waited for a good thirty minutes. You will find something to do for sure even if it is hiring someone to drive you around the island.

Have a great time!!

Sandi

We don't leave for a year but I know we will for get this package. I am surprised that not everyone has to buy a package if in same cabin. On a NCL cruise a couple years ago I was going to buy their package but I would also have to get soda package for my daughter.

Does it include redbull?

I think it's a good deal and nice not to have any suprises☺️

Take care

Sandi.

They had to be from yesterday...........one of my girlfriends saw the ship in Baltimore. It must not have left. We did get some snow yesterday.......we just booked this ship for next Jan 2016. Hope it gets to warmer air quickly!!!

Sandi

I didnt see any.....but did not know if it were too early. Fingers crossed that they will.

Thanks!

Sandi

Hi,

I was wondering if Carnival is doing any 7 day cruises out of Tampa any longer? I see 5 day ones.......but looking for seven.

Thanks

Sandi

HI,

We are booked in cabin 8098 on the Gem for our June cruise..........anyone have any pics of that cabin?

Never have done an obstructed cabin......

Thanks,

sandi

This is very enticing!! How long is that deposit good for? I was just looking at this cruise on carnival yesterday:).

Sandi