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I'm contemplating a cruise to the Greek Isles in 2024.  I would like to know which cruise line is best to use choosing from Celebrity, Royal Caribbean or Carnival.  I know there are soooo many more, but these are the lines we use often and wanted to stay within them.  Also, which port of departure is best??

Are there any photogaphers on Celebrity booked excursions?

Planning a 2019 cruise with Greece as the main goal, with a day or two in Italy. Want to go Royal Caribbean as we're almost diamond members :)

Can anyone recommend which itinerary is best?

7 days Greek Isles from Venice

or

7 day Greece and Croatia??

Op I have to go with the majority here. I've sailed on the Sunshine twice' date=' both times at capacity including the inaugural New Orleans cruise and never felt she was any more crowded than any other cruise I've been on. Pretty much loved everything about her. The serenity is 2nd to none in my opinion. I hoping to get to book her for a third time. Enjoy your cruise, you'll be happy you booked her.[/quote']

 

So cruising with my Mom. She's in her 80's. She's on Deck1 and I'm on Deck 8 and trying to figure out if all elevators from 1, get to deck 8, so I can guide her properly. I'm a little worried about her doing the Muster drill alone. I never even thought of this stuff until now and we're leaving tomorrow on a full ship. :( Any help would be great.

Anyone know what it means to have reserved lounge on the Havana Lanai yet? Is that near the pool area

I have booked an extended Aft Havana Balcony which has access to the Havana private area.

:confused:the description also says reserved deck chairs on the lanai.

Does anyone know what or where exactly that means?

Mom is cruising to Bermuda soon. She is elderly but able to get around, she's going with a friend, same. Anyone have any suggestions on excursions or what they can safely do without me worrying they'll miss the ship LOL :eek:

Explorer of the seas, think they are there from 8-4

thanks for the help

K

Is there a way to make reservations without pre-paying. My Mom is going in a few weeks and has some onboard credit she'd like to use. But I'd like to make the reservation before she goes.

thanks for your help

K:)

My hubby and I are Platinum, and may be driving with other family not platinum. We have priority debarkation, and are using self assist. Does anyone know if our family can join us for debarkation? I don't mind them waiting in a different are for embarkation, but debarking would mean we would have to wait to drive home.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Kathy

We live in NJ, so no hotel necessary, but we have cruised on the Splendor several times and research parking regularly. Best deal is from Alliance Parking, they have what they call 3-14day car storage for $19.00 a day. They are located 1 mile from the port. My husband drops me off, with the luggage and I get that taken by the porters, he goes parks the car and walks to the port. About 10 minute walk. On Disembarking, we do walk off. We walk to the street with the luggage, and he goes to get the car while I wait for him with the luggage. It works great. Here is the website.

https://www.allianceparkingservices.com/3-14-day-vehicle-storage.html

We use the 560 West 43rd location, it's the closest.

You can easily stay in an inexpensive place in Jersey about 20 minutes from the port and drive in the morning of and use this service.

Like I said we've used it several times and it works wonderfully.

Hope this helps.... :)

What can we do? Any suggestions?

No advice, Just GOD Bless you!!

Can you prebook this? If so can someone provide a link?

Not sure you can, but here is who I contacted.

melia.nassau.beach@melia.com

Good Luck and let us know!

My wife often complains that I never sit still during a cruise and she is right. Finding a deck chair and reading a book is not my thing. I want to hit every event in the fun times. That is what I love about cruising.

I think you must be related to my husband... LOL :)

Well I found this interesting...

Based on CDC records, the last 14 years here is the # of ships by line that had Virus outbreaks.

Carnival 15

Celebrity 27

Holland Am 46

Norweign 26

Princess 41

Royal Car 21

You can see the official list here http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/vsp/surv/gilist.htm

I've seen so many different things that I decided to contact them

Here is their response

We are happy, that you choose us as your vacation destination , where a warm Bahamian welcome awaits you. With regards, to the day passes for the day.

Adults= $30.00 per person

Kids from 4-12 yrs. old $15.00. There is no charge for the 2yrs old. If you would like to include lunch as well, at the Oh Grill by the poolside $50.00 for adults and children 25% off the $50.00.

Market Grill our buffet restaurant $75.00 per adult and children 25% off the $75.00. You can book this when you arrive at the hotel.

Have fun everyone!!

So I've been to Nassau and would like to do a relaxing daypass, and I have done the Hilton, not sure it's worth $60. I heard the Melia/Sheraton is a nice place. You don't get food or drink, but everything else for $30.00.

Anyone know of this place? And you opinions are appreciated

thanks

Kathy :)