rhinomike Posted September 27, 2013 #1 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Well I have been busy today. Just booked first class airfare for me, my wife and our 4 boys. I also booked us 2 cabins on the Spirit out of Barcelona. We will do the 2 week cruise and spend 2 additional weeks sightseeing all over Europe. 1 month total. We want to see it all. I hope we don't get home sick. We have never been gone more than 2 weeks. I hope we aren't exhausted. I wish Carnival had cruise ships in Europe during the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avd79 Posted September 28, 2013 #2 Share Posted September 28, 2013 We did the exact same thing last summer on the Breeze. My boys loved the extra 2 weeks after the cruise and didn't want to come home. The only down side was that after a month in Europe, very few of my clothes fit (LOL)!! We are considering doing it again next summer or the summer after, but obviously not with Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rok4u2 Posted September 28, 2013 #3 Share Posted September 28, 2013 IF you booked on NCL -- Why are you posting this on the Carnival posts???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhinomike Posted September 28, 2013 Author #4 Share Posted September 28, 2013 IF you booked on NCL -- Why are you posting this on the Carnival posts???? Because 90% of the time I am on the Carnival Board. I am normally a Carnival person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disfan13 Posted September 28, 2013 #5 Share Posted September 28, 2013 The Spirit Is a gorgeous ship. You will have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiagolfer Posted September 28, 2013 #6 Share Posted September 28, 2013 IF you booked on NCL -- Why are you posting this on the Carnival posts???? I was wondering the same thing.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenhe Posted September 28, 2013 #7 Share Posted September 28, 2013 the spirit is a great ship.. you'll like it.. only advice I'd give is try not to have a dining table in windows right at the back - it tends to get the vibration from the props at various speeds... its just the right size ship to feel comfy. not that I didn't enjoy the Breeze though- but its twice the size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeisgoodPat Posted September 28, 2013 #8 Share Posted September 28, 2013 How was the pricing on the Spirit? I have been checking cruises in Europe for next summer as a gift for my nieces graduation. I was really surprised at the big difference in what I paid last year on the Breeze and what the other lines were charging.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted September 28, 2013 #9 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Well I have been busy today. Just booked first class airfare for me, my wife and our 4 boys. I also booked us 2 cabins on the Spirit out of Barcelona. We will do the 2 week cruise and spend 2 additional weeks sightseeing all over Europe. 1 month total. We want to see it all. I hope we don't get home sick. We have never been gone more than 2 weeks. I hope we aren't exhausted. I wish Carnival had cruise ships in Europe during the summer. Congratulations, rhinomike! I hope you have a wonderful vacation with your family. How old are your boys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhinomike Posted September 28, 2013 Author #10 Share Posted September 28, 2013 How was the pricing on the Spirit? I have been checking cruises in Europe for next summer as a gift for my nieces graduation. I was really surprised at the big difference in what I paid last year on the Breeze and what the other lines were charging.... We got 2 inside cabins. One for 2 people and one for 4 people. It was $8500 total for both cabins 6 people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhinomike Posted September 28, 2013 Author #11 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Congratulations, rhinomike! I hope you have a wonderful vacation with your family. How old are your boys? Thank you. They are..... 13, 16, 17 and 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LargeCornGyro Posted September 28, 2013 #12 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Because 90% of the time I am on the Carnival Board. I am normally a Carnival person. I guess there are those just accepting that Carnival pulled out of Europe, and will not engage in conversation to get them to change their minds. Speaking about it on the NCL boards will not get the attention of Carnival cruisers or Carnival beards. There is a European market for frugal cruisers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted September 28, 2013 #13 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Well I have been busy today. Just booked first class airfare for me, my wife and our 4 boys. I also booked us 2 cabins on the Spirit out of Barcelona. We will do the 2 week cruise and spend 2 additional weeks sightseeing all over Europe. 1 month total. We want to see it all. I hope we don't get home sick. We have never been gone more than 2 weeks. I hope we aren't exhausted. I wish Carnival had cruise ships in Europe during the summer. Enjoy the med it was our favorite cruise! Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app from my IPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halos Posted September 28, 2013 #14 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I have a med cruise booked on Royal for next summer...I honestly wish it was on NCL instead, but we booked to be with friends. I like NCL...I hope you do too. The Spirit was our first NCL cruise and I find it to be the prettiest ship in their fleet. Have fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalofirsttimer4 Posted September 28, 2013 #15 Share Posted September 28, 2013 You'll enjoy Spirit, we had her for our very first cruise. Haven't done Europe yet but looking forward to it in the future. Sent from my KFOT using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym933 Posted September 28, 2013 #16 Share Posted September 28, 2013 What airline did you book with? We are doing the med next summer. We are on DCL. This was not my choice, we are sailing with family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmaster150 Posted September 28, 2013 #17 Share Posted September 28, 2013 rhinomike - Carnival does have ships in Europe in the Summer and fall....I am on one right now this very second, the Sunshine. Now they won't have any next year, but they may come back in 2015 and definitely will be here in 2016 when the new Vista starts in service. Incredible ports of call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted September 28, 2013 #18 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I have a med cruise booked on Royal for next summer...I honestly wish it was on NCL instead, but we booked to be with friends.I like NCL...I hope you do too. The Spirit was our first NCL cruise and I find it to be the prettiest ship in their fleet. Have fun!! The epic sure is not the best looking ship in the fleet:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted September 28, 2013 #19 Share Posted September 28, 2013 rhinomike - Carnival does have ships in Europe in the Summer and fall....I am on one right now this very second, the Sunshine. Now they won't have any next year, but they may come back in 2015 and definitely will be here in 2016 when the new Vista starts in service. Incredible ports of call. I agree about the ports. Not so sure on the def. on Carnival cruising in Europe in 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhinomike Posted September 29, 2013 Author #20 Share Posted September 29, 2013 What airline did you book with? We are doing the med next summer. We are on DCL. This was not my choice, we are sailing with family. We booked with Virgin Atlantic. Spent extra and booked First class. We have beds. Hopefully we sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halos Posted September 29, 2013 #21 Share Posted September 29, 2013 The epic sure is not the best looking ship in the fleet:confused: I've never been on the Epic. I know it's butt-ugly on the outside though. :eek: Personally I don't like ANY NCL ship exterior. I'm not a fan of the hull art at ALL. But, thankfully, it's what's inside that counts :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LargeCornGyro Posted September 29, 2013 #22 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I've never been on the Epic. I know it's butt-ugly on the outside though. :eek:Personally I don't like ANY NCL ship exterior. I'm not a fan of the hull art at ALL. But, thankfully, it's what's inside that counts :) I always thought the outside was for those not sailing. And still do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Chippy Posted September 29, 2013 #23 Share Posted September 29, 2013 You will love your Med cruise the ports are fantastic and for sure you will love the Spirit she is quite unique. We cruised from Barcelona to the Canaries earlier this year on the Spirit, loved the ship so much we ae doing a very similar cruise on her in April next year. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted September 29, 2013 #24 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I've never been on the Epic. I know it's butt-ugly on the outside though. :eek:Personally I don't like ANY NCL ship exterior. I'm not a fan of the hull art at ALL. But, thankfully, it's what's inside that counts :) Can't argue with any if that. We toured the breakaway earlier this month. Liked the inside with two exceptions. Narrow hallways and only two sets of elevators forward and aft. Sorry if this is stealing the thread. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app from my IPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORDONCHICK Posted September 29, 2013 #25 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Personally, I like most of the NCL hull art. It makes it easy to tell which ship it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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