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hi all.

Just back from a RCI cruise and thoughts of it compared with Fred.

Survived the climbing wall........

The cruise overall and ports were just great but you do notice the difference between the two lines.

First morning took my 4 laps around the deck and on Fred its a hello/morning to everybody, on the RCI I was faced with no eye contact from many, usually Americans.

Rather impersonal entertainment, on Fred you get to know the dancers etc as they take the quizes and the trips but on RCI its more "professional"

Dolphin racing versuse the Belly Flop competition says everything, although the worlds sexiest man did make us smile.

Drinks much more expensive on RCI service but food very good.

Would not cruise on a larger RCI ship but would return to the Splendour.

Balmoral still our favourite though.

P&O in Jan so will see how they rate against Fred.

Booked on our first RCI cruise (Splendour of the Seas) out of Venice in 2 weeks.

Just getting stuck into the ship info and and have to smile at the difference in emphasis between RCI and Fred.

Rock climbing walls, surf machines, putting courses and glitz glitz glitz on RCI whilst Fred's library, Port Lectures, Ballroom Dancing and Dolphin Racing compare.

Now I just hope I do not miss my favourite Dolphin Aa Soo as I plummit from the climbing wall and hang ten on the surf board:eek:

Hope we have done the right thing ???????

Hi

Not cruising, but we went on Honeymoon to Sorrento in November 1972 with Clarksons.

5 days, Half board, all trips included and flights £16 each wow.

Hotel Flora in Sorrento.

They went bust soon after I think.

2012 we are celebrating our 40th Wedding Anv in the Carb'n, might get a bottle of wine for £16:)

Take it easy

Anyone close to retirement? :)

 

When do you start counting the days?

yes, early retirement December 30 2010 and counting each morning:).

Golf handicap the main taget, then our Latin and Ballroom techniques plus walking in the Dales and Lakes along with walking our Daughters dog.

Wow forgot the cruising !!!!!!

Bring it on

Keep smiling:cool: