Froufie Breezes across the Atlantic - Nov 3, 2012

[Momma1980]

Thank you for taking the time to post this review. Really enjoying it. Love all the pictures:)

[Patsatsea]

Thank you for this review. I am really enjoying it. I so want to book a TA cruise! And your pictures are great!

[TrqoisWtrs]

Great review and pics!

 

I recently discovered solo cruising and love it! But now that I've done a few, DH gets a bit upset if I mention I want to go again. (He is not a fan of cruising.) He doesn't like me going alone because he worries about me. Hope you don't mind me asking, but how does your husband deal with it? I get a lot of vacation time and would love to continue cruising, but obviously I can't feel good about booking, with DH feeling as he does. :(

[Froufie]

Thank you for taking the time to post this review. Really enjoying it. Love all the pictures:)

 

Thank you for this review. I am really enjoying it. I so want to book a TA cruise! And your pictures are great!

 

Thanks so much - glad you are enjoying the review! ;)

[Froufie]

Great review and pics!

 

I recently discovered solo cruising and love it! But now that I've done a few, DH gets a bit upset if I mention I want to go again. (He is not a fan of cruising.) He doesn't like me going alone because he worries about me. Hope you don't mind me asking, but how does your husband deal with it? I get a lot of vacation time and would love to continue cruising, but obviously I can't feel good about booking, with DH feeling as he does. :(

 

My dh is a big worrywart - even when I"m not cruising LOL....but he does understand my 'wanderlust' and love of travel - he of course doesn't feel the same way - also not a big fan of cruising (altho I bet a european or med cruise would be more to his liking).....

 

And my I guess my dh realizes I am not really 'alone' - as you can see I was rarely on my own - made lots of great friends on board and stayed at a hotel where others were staying- all of this made me and him more comfortable! :)

[jobell]

 

 

This is absolutely beautiful.

 

Am truly enjoying your review and feel as if I am on the ship along with you. :)

[Froufie]

This is absolutely beautiful.

 

Am truly enjoying your review and feel as if I am on the ship along with you. :)

 

Thanks a bunch - hope you are enjoying the 'cruise'!;)

[jobell]

Thanks a bunch - hope you are enjoying the 'cruise'!;)

 

I am loving it. :D

[mykindaparty]

saving

[PathfinderEss]

Enjoying your review, great photo's, thanks.

[relaxation]

Hi Froufie, Anita Little here (lol). Thanks for the great pictures and reviews. Makes me wish I was still on the ship. Hope we meet on another cruise sometime.

 

Would love to cruise with you again sometime! :)

 

 

 

Hi there!!!

 

Hope you are both fine and well - missing everyone and all the fun we had!!!

 

Thanks again for saving Anne and me at the Alhambra :)

 

Happy Holidays to both of you as well :D:D

 

 

I second that big Thank you for saving Janet and I!

 

Wonderful review, Janet! I am enjoying it so much it is like reliving the cruise. :D

[seabrookcruiser]

Hi Froufie,

 

Just wanted to stop in and tell you how much I'm enjoying your review of the Carnival Breeze TA. Your pictures are fabulous, and your review is so entertaining. I can hardly wait for the next part. Keep it coming.

 

I loved your pics of the excursion to Valdemossa you took while in Palma de Malloraca. I'm thinking I want to go there next time. Very interesting.

 

Also, I agree with you at Alhambra, even with all the rain, the gardens there were just stunning. I can't even imagine how beautiful that it would be there on a sunny day. I would like to go back.

 

Anyway, thanks for the wonderful review. It makes me wish we were back on the Breeze. How do you remember so many details about the cruise--I'm impressed!

 

Sherrie:)

[cruiseclues]

Very Nice Photo Review. Thanks for Sharing. :)

[crusinpsychRN]

Loving your review and pics! Makes me really want to plan a trip like this. Loved your tshirt in the pic with Little Dick.

[NCTribeFan]

Hi Froufie! I was thinking about you when I got back from my B2B and hoping to see your review. Glad I saw this. Love the pics! Seems like you had a great time.

 

Before I did the Hawaii cruise on HAL, I was really worried about all the sea days (we had 9!!). I thought I'd be bored to death, but I loved it. I don't "do" trivia and game sort of activities, but HAL has other things to do (like cooking demonstrations by the speciality restaurant chef) and computer classes.

 

After just a couple of days at sea, I found myself settling into a routine. By the last day, I had decided I could live like that forever! :D

 

You probably know I'm not into bigger, newer ships, but Breeze looks very nice.

 

I'm currently booked on the 2nd leg of the Conquest repo (got one of the 3 1A cabins that are midship and are actually larger than regular insides), but am thinking about a B2B2B on Victory from Miami for 14 days instead (3 different itineraries).

 

Then I realized I can sail solo on HAL's Nieuw Amsterdam (newest ship that looks very much like Spirit-class ships) for the same price as 14 days on Victory - Eastern/Western B2B sold as one cruise with TWO stops in HMC. That might make up for missing it this last time. :p

 

I would very much love to do a TA, partly because I haven't been to Europe in nearly 20 years (and never visited Spain). Problem is the cost. I don't have enough miles for a flight. I just think I'd rather do a longer cruise than pay so much for airfare.

 

But some day!!!!

[bullieowner]

Thank you for such a wonderful review so far. I am presenting my mom with the TA Sunshine at Christmas..hope she is ok with it. She is 80, very very active so I think we will have a fabulous time. This has me so excited reading this review.

I will be doing the Breez in 2015 ....long ways but family reunion cruise

[Froufie]

Hi Froufie! I was thinking about you when I got back from my B2B and hoping to see your review. Glad I saw this. Love the pics! Seems like you had a great time.

 

Before I did the Hawaii cruise on HAL, I was really worried about all the sea days (we had 9!!). I thought I'd be bored to death, but I loved it. I don't "do" trivia and game sort of activities, but HAL has other things to do (like cooking demonstrations by the speciality restaurant chef) and computer classes.

 

After just a couple of days at sea, I found myself settling into a routine. By the last day, I had decided I could live like that forever! :D

 

You probably know I'm not into bigger, newer ships, but Breeze looks very nice.

 

I'm currently booked on the 2nd leg of the Conquest repo (got one of the 3 1A cabins that are midship and are actually larger than regular insides), but am thinking about a B2B2B on Victory from Miami for 14 days instead (3 different itineraries).

 

Then I realized I can sail solo on HAL's Nieuw Amsterdam (newest ship that looks very much like Spirit-class ships) for the same price as 14 days on Victory - Eastern/Western B2B sold as one cruise with TWO stops in HMC. That might make up for missing it this last time. :p

 

I would very much love to do a TA, partly because I haven't been to Europe in nearly 20 years (and never visited Spain). Problem is the cost. I don't have enough miles for a flight. I just think I'd rather do a longer cruise than pay so much for airfare.

 

But some day!!!!

 

Hi there Joan!!

 

I too loved the sea days - and yes I could see 'living' like that for a while (and being spoiled day and night! :D)

 

The TA itself is not that pricey and yes it's the two one-way flights which may be costly if you don't have miles. Many TA cruisers use 1800flyeurope.com which seems to have good consolidator pricing. I still thankfully have some miles to use up.....

 

You must get to Spain/Europe - not to be missed!

[Froufie]

Thank you for such a wonderful review so far. I am presenting my mom with the TA Sunshine at Christmas..hope she is ok with it. She is 80, very very active so I think we will have a fabulous time. This has me so excited reading this review.

I will be doing the Breez in 2015 ....long ways but family reunion cruise

 

That is an AWESOME gift - I am sure she will love it! Are you talking about the feb or nov TA? Once you do one you know you'll be hooked forever!;)

[Froufie]

Hope you are both fine and well - missing everyone and all the fun we had!!!

 

Thanks again for saving Anne and me at the Alhambra :)

 

Happy Holidays to both of you as well :DI second that big Thank you for saving Janet and I!

 

Wonderful review, Janet! I am enjoying it so much it is like reliving the cruise. :D

 

 

 

Glad you are liking it - it is fun 'reliving' it as I write - and we made such a good 'team' - soaking wet and all! :D:D:D

Edited December 22, 2012 by Froufie

[Froufie]

Hi Froufie,

 

Just wanted to stop in and tell you how much I'm enjoying your review of the Carnival Breeze TA. Your pictures are fabulous, and your review is so entertaining. I can hardly wait for the next part. Keep it coming.

 

I loved your pics of the excursion to Valdemossa you took while in Palma de Malloraca. I'm thinking I want to go there next time. Very interesting.

 

Also, I agree with you at Alhambra, even with all the rain, the gardens there were just stunning. I can't even imagine how beautiful that it would be there on a sunny day. I would like to go back.

 

Anyway, thanks for the wonderful review. It makes me wish we were back on the Breeze. How do you remember so many details about the cruise--I'm impressed!

 

Sherrie:)

 

Hi Sherrie - I miss seeing you every night in the casino:(

 

Palma is all gorgeous and especially valdemossa - worth a visit - very quaint - as was the train ride. Wish we had more time to see more stuff!

 

Glad you enjoying the review - as for the details - as I mentioned while everyone was in bed relaxing and getting their beauty sleep I was down in my cabin every night furiously making notes and writing down what I did, with whom, etc so I could write a fabulous review just for you! ;)

[Bobbicat]

Loving this review Froufie!! Can't wait to read more. Would you mind telling me where you ordered the flashing ships. I think it would be fun to order some to take on BC6, Thanks in advance.

[LizaMM]

Thank you so much for posting your review! I love all the details and the photos :D

 

TA is high on my bucket list as I know I would really enjoy being a "slug" on all those sea days while getting to mix in some different and interesting ports.

[ChefSusan]

Loving this review and I cannot wait to board Breeze in two weeks!

 

Looking forward to more of your adventures on board!

[Froufie]

Very Nice Photo Review. Thanks for Sharing. :)

 

You're very welcome - glad you are enjoying it!

 

Loving your review and pics! Makes me really want to plan a trip like this. Loved your tshirt in the pic with Little Dick.

 

Thanks a bunch - love my special 'cruise bling' shirt by Quacker Factory - hangs in the closet waiting for cruise time :D

[Froufie]

Thank you so much for posting your review! I love all the details and the photos :D

 

TA is high on my bucket list as I know I would really enjoy being a "slug" on all those sea days while getting to mix in some different and interesting ports.

 

You are welcome - I think everyone should try a TA - I was surprised at how 'lazy' I was getting on all those sea days! :)

 

Loving this review and I cannot wait to board Breeze in two weeks!

 

Looking forward to more of your adventures on board!

 

I am so jealous - you will LOVE the Breeze!;)