Cruise a holic

And so eventually will be all of us! Lol

My DH wears jackets and suits. We enjoy dressing for dinner. A personal preference

Did it once hardly any time. Ship only provides transportation. Ticket prices for a couple of hours insane. If we go to Disney, we do independent of cruise. Then we might take a cruise a few days later from Port Canaveral. Remember if you don’t get transportation from cruise line and for whatever reason get delayed, you can miss the 🛳️

I agree, Port Canaveral a waste of time, we never get off the ship at that port.

Sounds crazy. Perhaps a new Jr. Suite category that is sky class? Why would anybody pay more for a cabin with less perks? Prices do fluctuate. We booked a suite on the Icon the day bookings opened and now as time passes by the price has increased by 1/3 so a lesser cabin cost more. Key is to book early and preferably on board.

We like both- if a special occasion, I go with Murano- more elegant- food very good at both- Found service better in Murano. Try to do both! Include Central Park also.

Classy guy ! LOL

What next? No food included in base price of cruise? We are Elite Plus on Celebrity and will be DiamondPlus on Royal. Perhaps our time for cruising might be over. AI resorts are truly all inclusive. Maybe time to consider.

Yes!

My granddaughter wouldn't know the difference- Never had turkey tenders.

we also found a great shady spot on the Apex. We sit near the bar under the overhang. Also similar shady spot on other side of the pool. But why not have a true awning for those of us who want shade? I see people toasting themselves and cannot understand why they think it looks good. In a few more years, they may be sorry they did!

We had no complaints about the windjammer on the Oasis class ships. We didn't like the cafeteria style on the Adventure of the seas- felt like back to elementary school. The old ships should go to dry dock and consider stations versus a long single line. No more old ships for me.

My DH insists we fly first class. We are working people. However, he cannot stand three in a row and it makes him enjoy our vacations so much more. No problem with finding over the seat carry on luggage space and we both like being close to the bathroom and exit. We aren't rich but this sets the tone for a great vacation for us. We also like suites, we appreciate more room and enjoy the suite so much more then a regular cabin. The suite lounges and perks also make the trips so much more special. We used to go on 4 cruises a year, but will cut the cruises down as prices are now obscene unless you are happy with an inside cabin. To each his/her own.

That is a real problem. Today, with so many people aware of the dangers of the sun, more shade should be available, just as smoking areas are limited- so should sunny areas be limited. My DH has had multiple pre cancerous skin lesions that had to be removed and one melanoma on his nose. It required plastic surgery, but fortunately he is fine. Happened about three years ago. In addition to skin cancer, I am concerned with wrinkles. It is especially important to keep your children well protected in the sun. Wear rash guard type swim jackets. The sun can be dangerous.

Prices for the actual cruise and packages are so inflated now. When is a sale not a sale? We either have to pay those prices or not cruise.

Yes! I heard that also! Thanks for the correction

Grease on the Harmony was great! We will be on the symphony next summer and we enjoyed Mama Mia on another ship years ago so I look forward to seeing it again. We also enjoyed Chicago and Hairspray was the best. I think Annie may be the ICON show and like the broadway and film versions.

Been on Disney- maybe less drunks- but screaming obnoxious kids running around all over the ship. Limited escape for adults- the restaurants are pretty and creative but the noise will ruin your vacation unless you also have screaming kids! Food wasn't great and service was rushed. For a relaxed cruise, try virgin voyages.

That is a problem with Royal. We like the Oasis from NJ, but CATs is our least favorite show- so after the first Oasis cruise with CATS, no broadway show for us.

The tornado also is on NCL when you leave the Haven!

Our silhouette cruise is in 104 days! Love the ship. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us. Safe home!

Even without the "perks", suites are so much larger and more comfortable for a cruise. It makes time spent in the cabin so much more enjoyable even for a short while. IMO when you don't have to squeeze clothes in a tiny cabinet-and trip over each other if two or more- also a decent sized bathroom is much more comfortable. However, the butler cuts are just to make more profits for the cruise line- line eliminating cashiers in supermarkets.

Since my husband is a professor at a university, our ability to travel is limited to the school calendar- he is also on campus during most of the summer. Unfortunately we travel when families also travel. Therefore kids almost always on the ships. But we still find many less kids in the adult and suite areas. If you can sail during non peak times, would find many less kids on board. We love the Oasis class ships our favorite Royal ships. Tried old ships- they are too tired for us. We still enjoy Celebrity, and find their older ships much better then Royal's.

While we enjoyed the edge, the apex was even better! Heard the beyond the best! Loved the suite lounge, deck and restaurant!

Service excellent in both. Food also very good! I like celebrity as the lounge is separate from the suite restaurant. Some prefer the bar of coastal kitchen nearby you cannot go wrong with either! I am referring to oasis class on royal